Video & Transcript Research : 'Senator Tim Scott'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays out Senate Bill 2949, recognizing about a 5-month period for the vote.
- I want to take the time to thank Senator Hinojosa for taking on this issue and authoring the Senate Bill
- I'm John Esparza, testifying for Senate Bill 2949.
- Okay, the Chair will call Justin Scott.
- Thank you for the opportunity to lay out Senate Bill 290 for Senator Miles and Oma Allen.
Keywords:
LP-gas, property owner notice, natural resources, gas installations, safety notification, motor fuel, fuel transport, fuel export, transloading, export fuel transloading facility, fuel terminal, terminal operator, comptroller, Texas Tax Code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, Department of Public Safety, DPS, border security, ports of entry
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 30th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File Number 2847. Third reading. I recognize the member from Anoka, Representative Scott.
- Third reading, Senate File Number 3196. Third reading.
- Members, we've received a message from the Senate, so we'll revert to messages from the Senate.
- A message from the Senate concerning the passage of the Senate file transmitted. Signed, Thomas S.
- Bower, Secretary of the Senate. First reading of Senate bills.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- For Senate Bill 270, the Speaker appoints Delegates Simon, Willett, and Scott of Spotsylvania.
- The Senate substitute conforms my bill to its Senate cognate, Senate Bill 121, which already passed its
- The Senate substitute makes it conform to Senate Bill 753.
- The Senate substitute conforms the bill to Senate Bill 398.
- Delegate Scott. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Senate substitute...
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Senator Garcia: HERE. >> VICE CHAIR MARTIN. >> Senator Martin: HERE. >> SENATOR INGOGLIA. >> Senator
- Ingoglia: HERE. >> SENATOR OSGOOD. >> Senator Osgood: HERE. >> SENATOR POLSKY. >> Senator Polsky: HERE
- . >> SENATOR ROUSON. >> Senator Rouson: HERE. >> SENATOR SIMON. >> Senator Simon: HERE. >> SENATOR WRIGHT
- . >> Senator Wright: HERE. >> SENATOR YARBOROUGH. >> Senator Yarborough: HERE.
- SENATOR OSGOOD. SENATOR POLSKY. SENATOR ROUSON. SENATOR SIMON. SENATOR WRIGHT. SENATOR YARBOROUGH.
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Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will be called to order. The Senate will be called to order.
- Senator Ben Gilmore is recognized and requests leave for Senator King.
- I see Senator Tucker and Senator Letting to speak against.
- Seeing no other, Senator, Senator, ...Senator Dismang, you're recognized to close. Thank you.
- Scott. Simon. Stone. Sullivan. Tucker. Wallace. Aye. Any senator wish to change his or her vote?
Summary:
The Senate convened, took leave requests, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved into the morning business agenda. Senator Irvin announced a Hunger Caucus fundraiser, Serving Up Solutions, and invited members to sign up to wait tables. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 1, which would reduce income tax rates for individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations, continuing a series of tax cuts begun in 2013.
Senator Dismang presented the bill, explaining that it would lower the top individual rate from 3.9% to 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and reduce the corporate rate to 4.1% starting next year. In questions, senators discussed local sales tax limits, the impact of the cut on funding for Medicaid, education, and educational freedom accounts, and whether federal fiscal uncertainty should affect the state’s decision. Supporters argued Arkansas’s conservative budgeting and reserve set-asides made the cut sustainable and that returning money to taxpayers was the best use of surplus funds.
Senators Tucker and Leding spoke against the bill, saying the state should prioritize early childhood education, health care, maternal health, and public schools over tax cuts, and that the reduction would mainly provide small benefits to most taxpayers while reducing resources for other needs. Senator McKee spoke in favor, arguing the money should be returned to the people who earned it. The Senate then passed Senate Bill 1 by a vote of 29 yeas to 6 nays and transmitted it to the House.
After the vote, members were told the Revenue and Taxation Committee would meet after House adjournment if the House version of the tax bill was transmitted. The Senate then announced it would adjourn subject to clearing the desk and reading a House bill across, with the body set to reconvene the next day.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 53 (3-25-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair would recognize the Senator from Scott. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Senator Mills. Senator Neal. Senator Nemes. Senator Nunn. Senator Rocky Adams. Senator Rawlings.
- Senator Reed. Senator Richardson. Senator Smith. Senator Stivers. Senator Storm. Senator Thomas.
- Senator from Taylor: Ah, we got enrollment committee. Senator from Scott: Thank you, Mr. President.
- Senator Ah, we got enrollment committee. Senator from<01:46:31.560>
Scott.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Dossett, Senator Hicks, Senator Hiinz, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson Senator Rader, Senator
- Senator Dossett, Senator Hicks, Senator Hiinz, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson, Senator Rader, Senator
- Senator Hiinz, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson, Senator Rader, Senator Reinhart, Senator Sachiieri, Senator
- Senator Dossett, Senator Hicks, Senator Hiinz, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson, Senator Rader, Senator
- Senator Dossett, Senator Hicks, Senator Hiins, Senator Mann, Senator Peterson, Senator Rader, Senator
Bills:
HB2210, HB2398, HB2959, HB3006, HB3026, HB3151, HB3315, HB3372, HB3467, HB3590, HB4268, HB4359, HB4427
Keywords:
youth apprenticeship, career education, workforce development, high school programs, mentorship, vocational training, state oversight, credential of value, education, labor market, government reporting, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent, law enforcement notification
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Pastor Gleason is sponsored by the Senator of the 7th, Senator Leek. Welcome to the Senate.
- sponsored by the Senator of the Second, Senator Trumbull.
- So if I can have my colleagues, Senator Sharief, Senator Bracy Davis, Senator Davis, and there you are
- Rosalind Osgood, Senator Barbara Sharief, Senator Tracie Davis, and Senator LaVon Bracy Davis.
- Senator Davis.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a prayer, pledge, doctor-of-the-day introduction, and several recognitions, including a Founders’ Day tribute to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a welcome to a nationally ranked student debater in the gallery. The chamber then took up a committee report on 52 gubernatorial executive appointments; after explanation by the Ethics and Elections chair, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a vote of 39-0.
The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities. Senator Simon described it as a broad “Rural Renaissance” package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program, housing and transportation investments, education funding, and rural health care improvements. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping health-care provisions in light of new federal rural health funding and to update hospital funding amounts. Senators from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing the bill’s focus on rural infrastructure, health care access, and local flexibility. The bill passed 39-0.
The Senate then considered CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates explained that the bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public-school funding, tightening enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees, requiring student identification numbers, improving reimbursement processes, and directing the Department of Education to develop a business plan for scholarship funding organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including removal of a declining-enrollment provision from the bill, with that issue expected to move elsewhere. Senators discussed transparency, accountability, and protections against overpayments and unverified enrollments, while also noting the need to preserve support for school districts. The bill passed 38-0.
After both bills passed, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify SB 250 and CS/SB 318 to the House. The chamber also heard announcements recognizing Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol and scheduled a group photograph for the following Thursday before adjourning until January 22 or upon the President’s call.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Pastor Earl Gleason is sponsored by the Senator of the 7th, Senator Leak. Welcome to the Senate.
- sponsored by the Senator of the Second, Senator Trumbull.
- So if I can have my colleagues, Senator Sharif, Senator Bracey Davis, Senator Davis, and there you are
- Rosalind Osgood, Senator Barbara Sharif, Senator Tracy Davis, and Senator Levon Bracey Davis.
- The Senator of the Third District, Senator Simon.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions, including recognition of Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders’ Day and a visiting debate student. The chamber then took up a committee report on 52 executive appointments. After explanation by Ethics and Elections Chair Don Gates, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a vote of 39-0.
The first major bill was SB 250 on rural communities. Senator Simon described it as a broad rural development package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a Renaissance Grant Program for counties losing population, housing and transportation investments, additional funding for rural education, and rural health care measures. Two amendments were adopted to remove overlapping health provisions in light of a new federal rural health grant and to update hospital funding estimates. Senators from both parties spoke in support, while also asking about eligibility and access to grant funds. The bill passed 39-0.
The Senate then considered CS/SB 318 on educational scholarship programs. Senator Gates said the bill responds to Auditor General concerns by separating scholarship funding from public school funding, requiring student identification and enrollment verification, reducing administrative fees for scholarship funding organizations, requiring annual audits, and directing the Department of Education to develop a competitive selection and performance plan for those organizations. Three amendments were adopted, including removal of a declining-enrollment provision for later conforming legislation and changes to enrollment documentation and withdrawal procedures. Senators from both parties supported the bill while raising concerns about accountability, student oversight, and school quality. The bill passed 38-0.
Afterward, the Senate waived rules so SB 250 and CS/SB 318 could be immediately certified to the House. The session ended with announcements, including Palm Beach County Day at the Capitol and a reminder about the chamber group photograph, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Community Affairs Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> CHAIR SENATOR McClain? VICE SENATOR FINE? SENATOR JONES? SENATOR LEEK? SENATOR PASSIDOMO?
- SENATOR PIZZO? SENATOR SHARIEF? SENATOR TRUMBULL? A QUORUM IS PRESENT. >> Sen.
- Passidomo: PLEASE CALL THE ROLL CALL. >> SENATOR JONES? SENATOR LEEK? SENATOR PASSIDOMO?
- SENATOR PIZZO? SENATOR SHARIEF? CINDER TRUMBULL? VICE CHAIR SENATOR FIND? >> Sen.
- SENATOR PIZZO? SENATOR SHARIEF? SENATOR TRUMBULL? VICE CHAIR SENATOR FINE?
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Gonzales? Present. Senator Miranda? Present. Senator Rogers? Here. Senator Sears? Present.
- So, Senator Tim Dunn, Legislative District 25, which is Yuma, where I live, up to the West Valley.
- Senator Rogers.
- All right, Senator Sears. Senator Sears, Legislative District 9.
- All right, Senator Miranda. Senator Miranda. Good afternoon.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, law enforcement, illegal aliens, state legislation, civil penalties, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, veterans, military health, mental health treatment, funding allocation, 1182, all
Summary:
The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee heard two bills. SB 1055 would require state and local law enforcement to immediately notify ICE or CBP when a person unlawfully present in the U.S. is arrested for a state or local offense. Supporters said it simply clarifies and strengthens existing law and cooperation with federal authorities; opponents, including the ACLU of Arizona and several public commenters, argued it would intensify immigration enforcement, chill crime reporting, invite racial profiling, and conflict with existing SB 1070-related guidance and constitutional limits. The committee engaged in extended debate over whether the bill merely restated current law or would create new legal and practical burdens for police.
After public testimony and member discussion, SB 1055 was passed on a 4-3 vote and received a do-pass recommendation. Members voting in favor said the bill was about enforcing the law and improving cooperation; members opposed said it was redundant and harmful to community trust and public safety. The committee then took up SB 1065, which appropriates $300,640,000 in FY 2027 for a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Military Veterans Fund. The bill was presented as a way to provide non-drug treatment for veterans with PTSD and related conditions, with supporters describing potential benefits for mental health and recovery. Some members raised budget and implementation questions, including how veterans would be selected for treatment, but all members ultimately supported moving it forward.
SB 1065 passed unanimously, 7-0, with several members noting support for veterans while reserving questions about the budget process or future floor consideration. The committee adjourned after passing both bills.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I am directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate has taken the following action: the Senate
- The Senate has taken the following other action. SB293, the Senate has adopted.
- Senate Bill 293, even with what the Senate did last night, is still over in the Senate.
- on Senate Bill 1540.
- Raised by the Senate.
Bills:
SB1637, SB1, HB300, SB2601, SB37, HB2011, HB3595, HB3071, SB12, HB3372, SB457, HB2067, SB2337, SB447, SB1506, SB1566, SB763, HB3556, SB13, SB2018, SB331, SB379, HB145, SB441, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1540, HB 119, SB1405, SB3059, SB15, SB568
Keywords:
SB 1637, deadly conduct, Texas Penal Code, Section 22.05, firearm, gun, pointing a gun, recklessness presumption, peace officer, law enforcement, police, officer-involved shooting, use of force, justification, self-defense, defense of others, Chapter 9, criminal prosecution, Penal Code amendment, appropriations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/24/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm testifying today on behalf of the Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency, or SCALE
- I'm testifying today on behalf of the Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency, or SCALE
- I'm testifying today on behalf of the Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency, or SCALE
- The Star Tribune circulation in Scott County is 64,000.
- The Star Tribune circulation in Scott County is 64,000.
Keywords:
eminent domain, reimbursement, property acquisition, appraisal, landowner rights, HF1290, AED, automatic external defibrillator, defibrillator signage, wayfinding signs, roadside signs, directional signage, public access AED, emergency medical response, cardiac arrest, sudden cardiac arrest, public safety, Minnesota Department of Transportation, road authority, transportation law
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services Oversight REVISED: SB1304 - Added Apr 15th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Health and Human Services Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Ruman for Tim Moore, you're recognized to present Senate Bill 1946. There is a policy PCS on that?
- Senate Bill 1558 out as a due pass. You are now recognized to present Senate Bill 1565.
- Senator, Representative Turner, you're recognized to explain Senate Bill 1749. Thank you, Mr.
- Senate Bill 1749 out as a due pass. That's it, the list Senate Bill 65.
- Members, Senate. Bill 1562.
Bills:
SB1983, SB444, SB1503, SB1561, SB592, SB1501, SB1946, SB1567, SB1833, SB2026, SB904, SB2178, SB1651, SB1558, SB1565, SB1553, SB1257, SB65, SB1749, SB1242, SB1642, SB640, SB667, SB1436, SB1484, SB1562, SB1794, SB1644, SB1533, SB933, SB1555
Keywords:
SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions, foster parent recruitment, foster parent retention, private child-placing agency, Title 10A, Oklahoma
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Arrington? Here. Senator Davis. Senator Jones. Senator Martin. Here. Senator McLean. Here.
- Thank you, Senator Arrington. Senator Davis.
- Senator Davis, Senator Jones, Senator Martin, Senator McClain, Senator McClain, Senator McClain, Senator
- Senator Arrington, Senator Davis, Senator Jones, Senator Martin, Senator McClain, Senator McClain, Senator
- Senator Arrington, Senator Davis, Senator Jones, Senator Martin, Senator McClain, Senator McClain, Senator
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met and first considered SB 88, which would allow local governments to authorize utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain low-speed county roads and municipal streets, with limits on who may operate them and where they may travel. An amendment from Sen. Wright was adopted to require minimum motor vehicle insurance, keep a registration certificate in the vehicle, and delay the effective date to January 1, 2026 for implementation. The bill drew mixed testimony: supporters said it would create a safe, locally controlled path for UTV use and reflect how the vehicles are already being used, while opponents from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Florida Justice Association argued UTVs are designed for off-road use and lack the safety features needed for public roads. After debate, the committee reported CS/SB 88 favorably, with Sen. Davis voting no and several members expressing support while noting safety concerns for future work.
The committee then heard SB 274, which designates a portion of International Drive in Orlando as Harris Rosen Way in honor of the late hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen. Sen. Arrington described Rosen’s business success and extensive charitable work in Central Florida, and the bill received supportive comments from committee members and a representative from UCF. The committee voted the bill favorably without opposition.
The final item was a discussion on transportation workforce issues led by FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue, with remarks from Florida Transportation Builders Association president Dan Hurtado. Perdue said Florida’s growing transportation needs, an aging workforce, and projected retirements require a broader workforce strategy, including a proposed Transportation Academy, craft and trade programs, learning labs, and a transportation research institute. He said FDOT has already reduced vacancies through recruit-and-retain efforts and hiring events, but still needs more skilled workers. Hurtado said FTBA supports expanding workforce development efforts and noted the industry’s own Florida Connect Academy. No vote was taken on the workforce discussion, and the committee adjourned at the end of the meeting.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 26th, 2026 at 11:01 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Block, Senator Boone, Senator Brant, Senator Brantley, Senator Campos, Senator Cervantes, Senator
- Senator Nava, Senator O'Malley, Senator Padilla, Senator Padilla, Senator Pinto, Senator Pope, Senator
- Ramos, Senator Sanchez, Senator Scott, Senator Serrato.
- Senator Scott, Senator Sadeah Lopez, Senator Shendo, Senator Soules, Senator Stefanics, Senator Steinborn
- Senator Scott was here, yeah, so, and except for the purpose of a call. Thank you, Senator Cher.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/27/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chair Scott. Thank Fininky. Thank you, Chair Scott.
- Thank you, Chair Scott and Chair Leeing.
- This bill has to Scott and Chair Leeing.
- Chair Scott, please present us with your bill.
- Thank you, Chair Scott and on the bill.
Keywords:
mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Rules Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Boyd, Senator Bradley, Senator Broder, Senator Burgess, Senator Burton here, Senator Davis, Senator
- Deciglie Senator Gaetz Senator Garcia Senator Gruters Senator Harrell Senator Hooper.
- Senator Ingoglia Senator Martin Senator Osgood Senator Pizzo Senator Rodriguez, Senator Rouson Senator
- Senator Ingoglia Senator Martin Senator Osgood Senator Pizzo Senator Rodriguez senator is on Senator
- Senator Avila, Senator Berman, Senator Boyd, Senator Bradley, Senator Broder, Senator Burgess, Senator
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 21st, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Arrington? Here. Senator Bracier? Here. Senator Bracey Davis? Here. Senator Grail?
- Senator Martin? Senator Mayfield? Senator McLean? Here. Senator Smith? Senator Trunow?
- Leak, Senator Martin, Senator Mayfield, Senator McLean, Senator Smith, Senator Truenow, Senator Wright
- Senator Avila? Senator Bernard? Senator Bracey Davis? Senator Grall? Senator Leek? Senator Martin?
- Senator Mayfield? Senator McClain? Senator Smith? Senator Truenow? Senator Wright?
Keywords:
reemployment assistance, fraud prevention, eligibility verification, Department of Commerce, benefit disqualification, specialty license plate, specialty plates, motor vehicle registration, license plate fees, annual use fees, Florida DHSMV, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, deauthorization, financial reporting, nonprofit organizations, college license plates, university license plates, veterans plates, law enforcement plates, Fraternal Order of Police
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered ten bills, beginning with SB 594 on local housing assistance plans. Senator Burton explained that the bill would make residents of mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities eligible for SHIP rental assistance and, in some cases, repair or rehabilitation funds, recognizing that many own their homes but rent the lot. Supporters from AARP and the Federation of Manufactured Homeowners said the bill would help seniors and low-income residents remain housed. The bill was reported favorably by a roll call vote.
Members then approved two Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles measures: SB 488, the agency package updating Florida’s motor fuel tax compliance with IFTA, allowing online filing and private license plate agencies to act as agents, raising the crash-damage reporting threshold, expanding email communications, and updating tank vehicle compliance; and SB 490, a related public records exemption for email addresses collected for renewal notices. Both were reported favorably without opposition. The committee also passed SB 246, creating a specialty license plate for the UFC Foundation, despite concerns raised that the foundation is based out of state and that the plate was politically motivated; the bill was approved on a split vote.
The committee gave favorable reports to SB 216 on reemployment assistance eligibility, which would tighten job-search requirements, require more frequent eligibility verification, and add reporting on fraudulent claims. The bill drew substantial opposition from labor and policy advocates who argued it would add barriers for unemployed workers, especially in rural and skilled-trades jobs, and that the state’s unemployment system remains difficult to navigate. Supporters said the bill was aimed at fraud prevention and ensuring claimants remain eligible. SB 356 on utility terrain vehicles generated extensive debate over safety, local control, and whether UTVs should be allowed on certain roads; supporters emphasized rural utility and law enforcement benefits, while opponents cited manufacturer warnings and crash risks. The sponsor ultimately temporarily postponed the bill.
The committee also reported favorably SB 528 on manufacturing, which expands the Department of Commerce’s manufacturing responsibilities, codifies the chief manufacturing officer position, and creates workforce development grant support; SB 584 on commercial driving schools, which authorizes DHSMV agreements with county tax collectors to help enforce school regulation; and SB 388, which raises the annual use fee for the Florida Wildflower specialty plate from $15 to $25 to support the Florida Wildflower Foundation. The final bill, SB 470 on the Fraternal Order of Police specialty plate, was introduced as a measure to broaden eligibility for the existing plate and stabilize funding for law enforcement memorial efforts, but no final action on that bill was reached in the portion of the transcript provided.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (12-16-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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Roire. Senator Roire. Senator Roire. - "Senator Girdler. Senator Maiden. Senator Thomas, yes. Representative Petri, yes.
- Senator Thomas, >> Senator Maiden.
- Senator Girdler. Hi. Senator Maiden. Senator Thomas. Hi. Representative Petri.
- Senator Girdler. Hi. Senator Maiden. Senator Thomas. Hi. Representative Petri.
Keywords:
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0:00:01 Call to Order and Roll Call
0:00:20 Approval of Minutes
0:00:50 Information Items
0:01:39 Project Rpt from Eastern KY University
0:06:54 Lease Rpt from University of KY
0:11:33 Project Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet
0:18:50 Lease Rpt from Finance and Admin Cabinet
0:29:33 OFM – KY Infrastructure Authority
0:38:27 OFM – Debt Issues
0:46:27 Louisville Arena Authority
1:24:30 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the November minutes and received information items on University of Kentucky medical and research equipment purchases, five school districts reporting upcoming bond issues with no additional tax levies needed, and a School Facilities Construction Commission list of prior debt issues for fiscal year 2026. It then considered an appropriation increase for a University of Kentucky project at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond. University officials said the project is 100% federally funded and will construct a terminal building tied to EKU’s airport operations and planned flight school. Members asked about the relationship to aviation expansion and whether the flight school would be publicly operated; the witnesses said EKU would operate it, public appropriations had already been applied, and student revenue would help offset costs. The committee approved the item by roll call vote.
Next, the committee approved a University of Kentucky lease purchase for property at 415 West Sun Street in Morehead, Rowan County, for $6.4 million. UK said the property, which includes an 85,000-square-foot facility on 9.6 acres, is directly across from UK St. Clair and was offered by the Rowan County Board of Education after it moved to a new location. Members questioned why the payment schedule was structured as quarterly installments and why the price was below two appraisals; UK said the board requested the arrangement and did not want the full amount upfront, and there was no interest on the purchase price. The committee also approved this item.
The deputy state budget director then reported three appropriation increases in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet: a Ballard Wildlife Management Area pump station project, Lake Barkley State Resort Park emergency repairs, and Lake Barkley lodge wing exterior repairs. After questions, staff explained the Lake Barkley increases were mainly to cover construction contingencies because bids came in close to available funding. The committee approved the action items, then heard four no-action pool projects: HVAC upgrades at the FFA leadership training center in Hardinsburg, Kentucky School for the Blind’s McDaniel Scoggin building, KSD’s Brett Brady Hall, and a Kentucky State University Shanty Hall renovation for the School of Engineering Technology. Finally, the committee heard two real property items: a new CHFS lease in Wayne County and a Transportation Cabinet lease modification in Christian County. The Wayne County lease drew the most discussion, with members questioning the high per-square-foot cost and whether another county location could be used; CHFS said it maintains offices in every county seat, this lease would replace an existing 1977 office, and the new construction was negotiated down from a higher initial bid. The Christian County item was described as a replacement site for driver licensing space, with renovation costs partly absorbed by the lessor and the remainder amortized over the lease term.