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Keywords: 10:00am HB 1260 11:00am HB 1574 12:00pm HB 1816 2:30pm HB 1499 2:45pm HB 1709, 928, house, all

Summary: The conference committee first met on HB 1260, a bill requested by municipal clerks to allow certain divorce-related records to be kept confidential. House members argued the Senate amendment would reverse the presumption of openness established in the Keene Sentinel case and raise constitutional issues under the state constitution’s privacy and open-government provisions. Senate members responded that the 2018 privacy amendment, the limited scope of the proposal, and modern internet risks justified the change, but the House maintained the issue needed a full hearing in a separate bill. The committee ultimately voted unanimously for the Senate to recede and adopt the House version, preserving the underlying bill without the Senate amendment, and both sides said they would revisit the topic in a future session. The committee then took up HB 1574, which extends free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch programs and provides funding for SNAP administrative costs. The main dispute was the Senate’s addition of $4.4 million for SNAP administration, which DHHS said was needed because federal law would shift more administrative costs to the state and could increase the state’s SNAP error rate, potentially triggering much larger future penalties. DHHS officials reported the current error rate was 7.57% for federal fiscal year 2024, below the national average, and estimated that if the rate rose above 8%, the state could owe about 10% of SNAP benefits, or roughly $12 million for a partial year and nearly $16 million for a full year. Some House members supported the added funding as a preventive measure, while others objected that the underlying bill was modest and the amendment resembled a previously rejected proposal. The discussion ended with the committee moving toward the House position and the bill’s future depending on the chamber’s vote on the Senate amendment.

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Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:25 HB 309 Discussion: 00:49 HB 308 Roll Call Vote: 11:34, 958, all

Summary: The House Agriculture Committee met with a quorum and first introduced legislative interns before taking up House Bill 309, sponsored by Representative Ryan Dodson and co-sponsored by Representative Scott Sharp. The bill would ban lab-grown meat in Kentucky, with the sponsor arguing it was needed to protect Kentucky’s cattle, livestock, and broader agricultural industries, and citing uncertainty about the long-term effects of cultured meat. Supporters also said the state should defend traditional animal agriculture and that the bill had backing from livestock interests and the Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture. Members raised several concerns, including whether labeling rather than a ban would be a better approach, whether the bill could conflict with the dormant commerce clause, and whether it might hinder emerging research or business opportunities in Kentucky. Some members compared the proposal to existing regulation of other products, while others said they supported the intent but were uneasy about a total ban. The sponsor responded that Kentucky should act to protect its farmers and that the issue could be revisited later if new research emerged. After discussion, the committee took a roll call vote. The bill received enough support to advance, with the chair announcing that House Bill 309 passed with favorable expression and should also pass on the House floor. Several members explained yes, no, or pass votes, reflecting a mix of support for Kentucky agriculture and concern about overbroad regulation and possible legal issues. The meeting then adjourned.

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Keywords: HB 66 (discussion only) -- 00:05:33 Consideration of HB 213 -- 00:12:16 Consideration of HB 314 -- 00:22:11, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee opened its first meeting of the year with prayer, the pledge, a roll call, and a reminder of committee procedures, including sign-up rules for public testimony, decorum expectations, and recognition of staff. The chair noted the committee had a quorum and outlined the day’s agenda, which included three bills. Representative Hodgson presented House Bill 66 for discussion only, explaining that it would distinguish between boards and commissions that can meet entirely electronically and larger public agencies that should have a quorum physically present unless there is an emergency. He said the bill also aimed to require agencies to post member information and contact details online so the public can provide feedback. Representative Tipton asked whether the bill would apply to state and local bodies, and Hodgson said it would; no vote was taken on HB 66. The committee then considered House Bill 213, sponsored by Representative Emily Callaway, on reemployment of retired police officers. A committee substitute was adopted unanimously. Callaway said the bill would reduce barriers to rehiring retired law enforcement officers, allow local agencies and universities to offer health benefits in lieu of retirement benefits, lower the service threshold for this specific rehiring from 20 years to 15 years, and give agencies flexibility on retirement contributions. She emphasized that the bill would not allow double dipping and had no quantified fiscal impact. Members raised a question about review by the Public Pension Oversight Board; Callaway said that had not yet occurred, and the chair noted the committee’s practice that pension-related bills are typically reviewed by that board first. Despite that concern, the committee voted 16-2 to report HB 213 favorably, with two members passing. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 314, relating to the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and declaring an emergency. After adopting a committee substitute, Representative Matt Lockett said the bill was intended to reorganize oversight of Kentucky Wired by moving KCNA into the Finance and Administration Cabinet under the Commonwealth Office of Technology, abolishing KCNA’s separate executive director, transferring KCNA functions and records to COOT, and restructuring the board with new members and two governor appointments from lists submitted by KACo and KLC. He said the measure was meant to provide stronger oversight and more direct control over the project, and that the emergency clause was needed because of budget implications. Members asked for clarification on the differences between committee substitutes, and Lockett said one prior substitute removed the attorney general from the board at his request, while the current one added the governor’s appointments. He also said a floor amendment would strike language related to a nonprofit board associated with Kentucky Wired. The transcript ends during discussion of HB 314, before any final vote is shown.

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• This delays it for one month for the PED to set the unit value.
• This just delays when the unit value gets reset. Thank you, Senator.
• This particular bill just delays the unit value so the problems can be addressed.
• This particular bill just delays the unit value so the problems can be addressed.
• So we do not want to finalize that unit value... ...in their funding.

Bills: SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83

Keywords: special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP, individualized education program, students with disabilities, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, dyslexia, dyslexia screening, structured literacy, reading intervention, multilayered system of supports, MTSS, student assistance team, free appropriate public education, FAPE, special education compliance, charter schools

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• Now, when you look at what's happened on percentage property tax growth by tax units by time... ...and
• You'll see some pretty heavy fluctuations in special taxing units depending upon whether they're actually
• that is that... the state is set up and said in this particular case there might have been a taxing unit
• Units which are subject to an 8% limit.
• Chairman and members, I know we're bumping up on 11 o'clock, so I'll cut my testimony short and answer

Bills: SB9, SB 9

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap, tax rollback, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, disaster relief rate, Texas Legislature, local taxing unit, school assessment

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• And off to the side here it says we can raise our rents by $275 a unit.
• All of those units accept Housing Choice vouchers.
• Units with deep affordability require creative flexibility.
• So 10% of your units need to be at 60% AMI and 40% of your units need to be at 80% AMI.
• We are seeing an enormous number of units in the pipeline right now.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: HB 21, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem tax, property tax, delinquent taxes, tax delinquency, penalty reduction, interest rate, split payment, installment payment, tax relief, county tax collector, taxing unit, property owner, tax collection, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax increase election, supermajority, 60 percent threshold

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN8f-V9SF8A, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-EEP_02-06-24_.PDF Followed by EEP/WAL 9:45 AM Agenda : https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-WAL_02-06-24_.PDF Then followed by EEP 10:00 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_02-06-24_.PDF Timestamps: 10:53 - Introduction (WAL/EEP 9:05 AM) 11:34 - HB1839 12:18 - HB1840 13:28 - HB2095 16:33 - HB2407 49:03 - HB2690 58:43 - HB2691 1:10:07 - HB2453 1:11:11 - HB1545 1:13:10 - HB2654 1:15:50 - HB1552 --- 1:18:35 - Introduction (EEP/WAL 9:45 AM) 1:18:47 - HB2614 1:24:11 - HB2166 --- 1:30:09 - Decision Making (WAL/EEP 9:05 AM) 1:40:44 - Decision Making (EEP/WAL 9:45 AM) --- 1:42:32 - Introduction (EEP 10:00 AM) 1:42:44 - HB2770 1:45:21 - HB1972 1:47:10 - EEP Decision Making (EEP 10:00 AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr5cPjooBMI, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:51 - SB 818 10:37 - SB 964 17:29 - SB 1583 21:42 - SB 1547 26:04 - SB 1246 41:11 - SB 1589 46:27 - SB 636 50:34 - SB 1002 54:11 - SB 1004 01:11:19 - SB 1060 01:13:00 - DM AEN-EET 1:00 PM 01:19:30 - SB 756 01:22:59 - SB 1272 01:24:42 - SB 1458 01:33:31 - SB 1585 01:57:30 - SB 1588 02:05:51 - DM AEN 1:30 PM 02:10:11 - SB 426 02:15:47 - SB 792 02:16:58 - SB 508 02:19:21 - DM AEN 1:35 PM Hearing Notices: AEN-EET 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-EET_02-15-23_.PDF AEN 1:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-15-23_.PDF AEN 1:35 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-15-23-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMzUT6_JgXQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:44+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-15-23_2_.PDF 8:13 - Introduction 9:07 - HB218 16:28 - HB661 20:55 - HB1301 27:11 - HB1449 34:04 - HB1486 35:56 - HB486 39:33 - HB487 43:43 - HB899 47:21 - HB131 Followed by 9:30AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-15-23_3_.PDF 1:07:45 - Introduction 1:08:33 - HB1254 1:12:40 - HB546 HD1 1:18:05 - HB228 1:18:49 - HB594 1:19:21 - HB243 1:20:47 - HB1340 1:41:33 - HB249 2:05:46 - HB1448 HD1 2:18:15 - HB942 HD1 2:21:37 - HB603 HD1 2:29:26 - HB836 Followed by HLT/CMV 11:00AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-CMV_02-15-23_.PDF 2:39:30 - Introduction 2:39:44 - HB406 HD1 Followed by 11:30AM Decision Making: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-15-23_.PDF 3:11:00 - Introduction (Decision Making ALL), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p99TG--vZ5c, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_LGO_03-21-23_.PDF Followed by TRN/LGO 11:00AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN-LGO_03-21-23_.PDF 4:20 - Introduction (LGO 9:30 AM) 4:46 - SB 306, SD1 4:56 - SB 1129, SD2 5:50 - SB 1138 8:15 - SB 1383, SD1 10:39 - SB 415, SD2 12:33 - SB 814, SD2 20:04 - Decision Making (LGO 9:30 AM) ------- 1:35:43 - Introduction (TRN/LGO 11:00 AM) 1:36:01 - SB 968, SD2 1:50:36 - Decision Making (TRN/LGO 11:00 AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXHRiLwZkqY, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00:01 Call to Order 0:00:04 Homestead/Disability Property Assessment 0:09:11 Roll Call 0:11:00 KDVA Veterans Centers 0:35:00 Unified Prosecutorial System 0:54:18 Personnel Cabinet 1:15:35 Approval of Minutes (Oct. 18, 2023) 1:19:29 Adjournment, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrTJ8HsMLUA, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:33 HB 519 Discussion 03:19 HB 519 Vote 04:29 HB 39 Discussion 05:56 HB 39 Vote 08:11 HB 464 Discussion 09:32 HB 464 Vote 12:23 HR 49 Discussion 13:46 HR 49 Vote 16:11, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2oQHq-7oIQ, 2026-07-02T01:22:38+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-16-22_.pdf 8:51 - Introduction 9:31 - SB152 11:19 - SB2008 SD1 13:16 - SB2295 SD2 15:56 - SB2679 SD2 18:23 - SB2895 SD2 22:11 - SB3158 SD2 29:37 - SB3311 SD2 43:23 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0_0XDidPJk, 2026-07-02T01:22:29+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_02-05-21_.HTM 2:14 - Introduction 3:06 - HB159 11:51 - HB160 13:29 - HB161 16:11 - HB486 17:24 - HB766 20:50 - HB1055 21:55 - HB1288 23:02 - HB1094 39:23 - HB35 44:04 - HB528 49:36 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Keywords: 00:00 Call to Order 00:07 Roll Call 02:14 SB 23 Discussion 13:11 SB 23 Vote 13:51 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Licensing and Occupations committee met for its first meeting under Chair Rocky Adams, who opened by announcing a more flexible approach to committee procedure, including no egg timer, less emphasis on interim vetting, and a collaborative process with the House chair on amendments. The committee then took up its only agenda item, Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Senator Steve West, which would allow the Administrative Regulations Committee to conduct preliminary review of non-enacted regulations and require cabinet representatives to appear, provide information, and have authority to respond to deficiencies. West said the bill is intended to increase transparency earlier in the regulatory process and address past problems with cabinet participation. Members generally supported the bill and emphasized the importance of transparency and oversight in the regulatory process. Several questions focused on a possible notice requirement for committee review; West said the administration had requested five days’ notice, and he was open to that idea so long as no loopholes were created, including whether the same notice should apply to deferral requests. He also explained that the bill does not create strong enforcement teeth beyond existing committee powers to find a regulation deficient or request deferral, and that any stronger response would still come through separate legislation. Before the vote, members explained their support while noting concerns about notice and fairness. Senator Berg warned against surprise agenda changes and wanted a level playing field, while Senator Douglas said the bill would help constituents better understand regulations. The committee then voted to pass Senate Bill 23 with favorable expression and sent it to the Senate floor. The meeting adjourned afterward.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyWWhjZztKE, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:20 - HCR32 9:53 - DM HWN 1:01 PM 10:30 - GM746 37:00 - DM HWN 1:00 PM Hearing Notices: HWN 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_04-11-24_.pdf HWN 1:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_04-11-24-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfLWPKs7h0Q, 2026-07-02T01:22:48+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HUS_01-30-24_.PDF 11:07 - Introduction 11:26 - HB1974 17:33 - HB2216 24:27 - HB2215 33:23 - HB2539 35:34 - HB2087 37:31 - HB2224 43:46 - HB1771 47:05 - HB1774 54:33 - HB1773 1:01:35 - HB1533 1:10:24 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1OLaDDzA0w, 2026-07-02T01:23:09+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:49 - SCR 66 07:42 - SCR 78 / SR 70 11:04 - SCR 102 / SR 112 11:51 - SCR 204 / SR 103 12:10 - SCR 205 / SR 104 19:07 - DM JDC 9:30 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-23-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8Wsp-2Gh5M, 2026-07-02T01:23:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:36 - SB 200 03:46 - SB 731 04:34 - SB 732 11:04 - SB 733 11:32 - SB 740 18:54 - SB 741 26:53 - SB 1014 47:22 - DM HWN 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HWN_02-02-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXXqSrJxOkk, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:15 HB 330 Discussion: 00:02:55 HB 330 Roll Call Vote: 00:10:11 HB 564 Discussion: 00:11:09 HB 564 Roll Call Vote: 00:35:48 HB 740 Discussion: 00:37:52 HB 740 Roll Call Vote: 01:00:26, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47