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• chairs voted not voted against banning Democratic chairs.
• They're upset that Democrat chairs are now banned.
• time when I got here, there were Democratic chairs.
• chairs.
• You saw them talk about how they needed to ban Democrat chairs, and then they turned around.

Keywords: House rules, Democrat chairs, legislative power, public education, maternal health, political debate

Summary: The meeting primarily centered around the discussion of newly approved House rules, which sparked significant debate among members. Notably, the Democratic representatives expressed concerns regarding the ban on Democrat chairs, which they argued undermines their power within the legislative body. Chair Ramon Romero and Representative Ann Johnson articulated the sentiment that, despite these challenges, the Democrats are committed to advocating for the needs of all Texans. They emphasized the need for honest discussions around critical issues such as public education, women's health care, and maternal mortality rates.

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• . >> Co-chair Denine here. >> Co-chair Trip here.
• So, House members will elect a House co-chair and Senate members will elect the Senate co-chair.
• Senator Denine as co-chair. Senator Denine as co-chair.
• >> Senator, Co-chair Dened. >> Senator, Co-chair Dened.
• Chair.

Keywords: Meeting start 00:00:09 Roll call 00:00:24 Election of Co-Chairs 00:01:11 Office of Education Accountability Annual Report 00:04:41 Office of Education Accountability District Data Profiles, School Year 2024 00:23:50 Update from the Education Professional Standards Board 00:58:19 Adjournment 01:08:00, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened its first meeting with roll call and procedural business, including elections of co-chairs. The House elected Representative Truett as House co-chair, and the Senate elected Senator Denine as Senate co-chair. After the organizational votes, the committee heard the Office of Educational Accountability’s annual report, beginning with Brian Jones and Deborah Nelson describing OEA’s investigations and research divisions and recent staffing turnover. On the investigations side, OEA said it handled complaints only when submitted in writing and generally opened cases only when it had enough facts to evaluate. Jones reported complaint volume declined from 805 in 2023 to 738 in 2024, with 325 in the first half of the current year. He outlined the kinds of matters OEA investigates, including school-based council issues, open meetings, board eligibility, nepotism, conflicts of interest, certification, activity funds, and surplus property, while noting that routine personnel matters, bullying, child interviews, and cases tied to litigation are generally handled locally or referred elsewhere. He also said OEA refers special education, assessment/testing, discrimination, and serious misconduct matters to the appropriate agencies, and that he did not see a need for statutory changes to improve OEA’s work, though he said cases should move more quickly. The research division presentation focused on OEA’s district data profiles and annual research agenda. Nelson explained that OEA reviews KDE-reported data and underlying datasets to verify accuracy, analyze trends, and produce reports for the General Assembly. She highlighted 2024 publications on district governance models and student achievement, and said this year’s agenda includes district data profiles, student discipline analysis, and a review of early childhood regional training centers. She also noted OEA received an NCSL notable document award for its 2023 staffing shortages report, its 10th such award. Sabrina Smith then walked through the district data profiles, which compile demographic, staffing, finance, and performance data for all 171 districts, plus statewide and comparative data. She noted changes in the report format, the continued availability of an online interactive version, and several trends: adjusted average daily attendance declined statewide from 2015 to 2024; the counselor-to-student ratio has improved but has not yet reached the statutory goal of one counselor per 250 students; the share of teachers moving from rank three to rank two has declined; special education identification has risen from 13% to 16%; and starting teacher salaries vary widely by district, with Kentucky’s average starting salary around $40,000 ranking near the bottom compared with surrounding states and the nation. Members asked about the history of the research division and whether the paper copies of the district profiles would continue, and staff said the printed versions would continue unless legislators asked otherwise.

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• Co-Chair McPherson present. Chair Fanny? present. Now we have a quorum.
• Thank you, Chair.
• Co-Chair McPherson? Yes. Chair Fanny?
• mcferson chair funky Thomas hi co-chair mcferson chair funky F F F I<00:32:45.480> thank<00:32
• Co-Chair McPherson: Yes. Chair Fugate: Yes. Co-Chair McPherson: Yes. Chair Fugate: Yes.

Keywords: 00:13 Call to Order and Roll Call 01:00 Election of Co-Chairs 03:38 Approval of Minutes 04:09 Information Items 05:55 Project Rpt from Finance and Admin Cab 12:13 Lease Rpt from Finance and Admin Cab 17:48 Ky Infrastructure Authority 28:50 Economic Development - EDF Grants 32:50 Ofc of Financial Mgmt 36:30 SFCC Debt Issues 40:50 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The committee first reorganized by electing new co-chairs for the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee: Senator Fanny Fromom? as Senate co-chair and Representative McPherson as House co-chair, both by acclamation. The committee then approved the minutes from the prior meeting and received quarterly capital project status reports from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Finance and Administration Cabinet, and postsecondary institutions. Those reports noted University of Kentucky equipment purchases, several school districts planning general obligation and revenue bond issues, a notification of non-approval for PR 3567, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System asset preservation projects. Kevin Cardwell of the Finance and Administration Cabinet reported two action items: a $5,100 federal-funded Transportation Cabinet renovation of the Rowan County east and westbound rest areas, and a $1 million federal fund increase for the Capitol City Airport terminal building project, bringing the total federal support to $10 million and reducing the need for restricted funds. The committee also received a no-action report on a $1,363,000 Kentucky State University exterior repairs project funded through the 2024 asset preservation pool. Both action items were approved unanimously after roll call votes. The committee approved four lease renewals presented by Natalie Bronner for Cabinet for Health and Family Services locations in Bell, Lee, and Clay counties, plus a parking lease for the Department of Corrections in Jefferson County. Members asked about lease pricing and were told renewals must remain at existing terms and conditions. The committee then approved a $57,000 Kentucky WATS emergency grant for Wood Creek Water District to cover part of arrears tied to the City of Livingston; members discussed the city’s audit delinquency, possible regional water/sewer solutions, and concerns about rates and private involvement, but the grant was approved. Finally, the committee approved a $1 million line-item water grant to the City of Williamsburg with no action required, three Economic Development Fund grants for Bell, Franklin, and Shelby counties totaling $8 million in state support for site acquisition and infrastructure work, and five SFCC-supported school debt issues for Elizabethtown Independent, Erlanger Independent, Boyd County, Henderson County, and Union County. The school projects included middle school, high school, and vocational school renovations or new construction, and members requested a breakdown of the space funded by the debt. All action items were approved, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Thank you, co-chair.
• . chairs. chairs.
• co-chair? co-chair? Is<00:01:41.360> there<00:01:41.520> a<00:01:41.680> second?
• Uh, Co-Chair Lewis has a question. More of a comment, but thank you, Co-Chair.
• of a comment, but thank you, co-chair. of a comment, but thank you, co-chair.

Keywords: 0:16 – CALL TO ORDER 0:20 – ROLL CALL 0:56 – ELECTION OF CO-CHAIRS 1:54 – APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2:10 – OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 3:28 – PERSONNEL BOARD 4:30 – EDUCATION AND LABOR CABINET, BOARD OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 5:18 – PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET, OFFICE OF CLAIMS & APPEALS 12:03 – PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 12:54 – CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES 14:54 – CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES 31:44 – NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT/ADJOURNMENT, 958, all

Summary: The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met to reorganize its leadership for the new term, renewing Representative Derek Lewis as House co-chair and Senator Steven West as Senate co-chair. The committee then approved the minutes and moved through a series of agency regulations, generally adopting staff-suggested amendments without objection. Among the regulations reviewed were an Attorney General rule changing how a commission reviews and distributes funds and how grant reporting is handled; Personnel Board changes abolishing and renaming certain job classifications and adjusting probationary periods; an Education and Labor Cabinet rule removing references to local board of education members; several Public Protection Cabinet rules covering Board of Claims and Crime Victims’ Compensation procedures; an Alcoholic Beverage Control rule on direct-to-consumer shipping forms; and a Medicaid Services emergency regulation establishing the Kentucky Trauma Hospital Rate Improvement Program for rural hospitals serving many Medicaid patients. The committee also heard that the Board of Claims and Crime Victims’ Compensation regulations included both staff and, in one case, an agency amendment, which were approved. The most extended discussion came on the Department for Community Based Services’ regulation increasing per diem rates for private child-placing therapeutic foster care levels 2 and 3. Committee members questioned the estimated $10 million biennial cost, the source of the funding, and why the cabinet had not yet filed regulations implementing Senate Bill 151 on kinship care. DCBS staff said the rate increase was discretionary and intended to address placement crises for children with high needs, while acknowledging they could not personally explain the budget decisions. A kinship caregiver testified in support of the rate increase but urged the cabinet to also implement SB 151 and expand support for kinship families. The committee expressed frustration over the lack of SB 151 implementation but stated the rate increase itself was appropriate and allowed the regulation to proceed.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGqzXTV0ncA, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Call to Order - 00:00:03 Roll Call - 00:00:05 Approval of previous minutes - 00:01:08 Acknowledgment of New Committee Membership and Co-chairs - 00:01:37 Noting that LOIC staff sent 12 finding sheets w/ recs to the cabinet and DJJ for feedback - 00:02:06 Introduction of the new Graduate Fellow - 00:02:42 Update from The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice - 00:03:08 Adjournment - 01:54:50, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• I think that state party member Republican should choose Republicans and Democrats should choose Democrats
• That's what started the transition the Democratic Party that we're still suffering from.
• Vice Chair. >> Aye. >> Mr. Jackson. >> No. >> Mr. Vote. >> Aye. >> Mr. England. >> No. >> Mr.
• >> Mr.<00:12:56.160> Vice<00:12:56.400> Chair. >> Mr. Vice Chair.
• Vice Chair. >> Aye. >> Aye. >> Aye. >> Mr.<00:12:59.000> Jackson.

Bills: SB237, HB541, SB237, HB541

Keywords: hemp, hemp beverages, psychoactive cannabinoids, psychoactive hemp products, delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, delta-10 THC, cannabidiol, CBD, intoxicating hemp, hemp-derived THC, cannabis regulation, marijuana alternatives, alcoholic beverage control, ABC Board, licensing, permit, excise tax, age verification, under 21

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Chair.
• Thank you, Chair.
• Thank you, Chair.
• Thank you, Chair.
• Thank you, Chair. A.V.H., when you're ready. Thank you, Chair.

Bills: AB6, AB102, AB131, AB212, AB213, AB220, AB259, AB282, AB376, AB396, AB479, AB503, AB570, AB572, AB574, AB576, AB593, SB185, SB207, SB507, AB6

Keywords: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, FASD, prenatal alcohol exposure, children's health, developmental disability, early intervention, treatment assistance, Aging and Disability Services Division, Department of Health and Human Services, Autism Treatment Assistance Program, public health, parent education, evidence-based treatment, Nevada NRS 427A, disability services, behavioral health, emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district

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• to the call of the Chair.
• Every Democrat but one voted no. Every Democrat but one voted to shut the government down.
• Democrats can join us.
• Democrats worked for that.
• Democrats worked for that.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Democrats will be coming in with 66 members.
• of Democrats on each committee.
• of Democrats on each committee.
• Our chair for Public Safety is Chair Paul Nney, and he and his committee have been doing a number of
• c> to<00:20:47.600> join Democrat my Democrat colleagues to join Democrat my Democrat colleagues

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Republican leaders, led by Speaker-designate Lisa Demuth and Majority Leader Harry Niska, outlined their priorities for the upcoming Minnesota House session and said they intend to use an organizational majority to advance their agenda. They said their focus will be on stopping fraud, making government more accountable, reducing taxes and fees, and addressing affordability, energy costs, public safety, education, and permitting reform. Specific proposals mentioned included repealing the tax on Social Security benefits, rolling back automatic gas tax increases, repealing the nuclear moratorium, and changing state programs they said should be limited to people in the country legally. A central theme was the creation of a new House committee on fraud and agency oversight, which Republicans said will have subpoena power and be chaired by Rep. Kristin Robbins. They said the committee will investigate known fraud, review agency internal controls, and press agencies for information on staffing, office space, and cost savings. Rep. Jim Nash also described a proposed “fraud note” scoring system to rate agencies on whether they have implemented Office of the Auditor’s recommendations, with the goal of informing appropriations decisions. On education and public safety, Niska said Republicans want fewer mandates and higher standards in schools, citing low reading and math proficiency, and leaders said they want stronger accountability for repeat and juvenile offenders. They also said they expect committee chairs to be Republican, may reduce Democratic committee seats if Democrats do not show up, and are not planning a power-sharing agreement unless the chamber returns to a true tie. They discussed the pending court case involving Rep. Brad Tabke, a possible recall process for absent legislators, remote voting rules, and a special election timeline, while insisting they expect Democrats to appear on the first day of session and that they will proceed with organizing the House and electing a speaker on January 14.

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• <00:01:00.440> colleagues eventually our Democrat colleagues eventually our Democrat colleagues
• and on weekends unlike our Democrat and on weekends unlike our Democrat colleagues<00:01:53.079>
• We also have committee chairs that have relationships of what would have been co-chairs.
• There is no tie, but those chairs have worked with leads of the Democrat leads, potentially of different
• the Democrat uh Democrat leads uh the Democrat uh Democrat leads potentially<00:03:40.640> of

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Republican leaders used the briefing to argue that Democrats were absent from the House for the 16th day, calling it a shutdown and saying the absence was preventing the chamber from doing its work. They said Republicans were still meeting in person with constituents, interest groups, pages, and agencies, and were continuing unofficial committee meetings and line-by-line budget work even though formal bill introduction and committee operations were disrupted. The discussion focused heavily on negotiations over whether any Democrats might return, whether there were talks with Leader Hortman or Leader Long, and whether a power-sharing arrangement was possible. The speaker said there were no direct discussions with Hortman that day, no talks with Long, and no side agreements, but that any Democrat who returned would have a place to work. They rejected the idea of equal power-sharing under the current 67-66 House split and said the immediate issue was simply getting members back to work before the May 19 end of session. The speaker also said the Supreme Court decision had negated prior work, including bill introductions, and that the House was trying to preserve the historical record while committee videos and bills were restored. They pointed to testimony from school district officials about financial challenges from prior Democratic mandates as an example of the work that had been done before the process was interrupted. No votes were taken, and no new official legislative action was announced.

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• Our chairs, our co-chairs have learned to work together. We have clearly not agreed on everything.
• paid a tax increase despite Democrats paid a tax increase despite Democrats spending<00:07:37.360
• and operational mess that Democrats and operational mess that Democrats created<00:07:49.000>
• Democrats are unwilling to listen to Democrats are unwilling to listen to bipartisan<00:10:12.560>
• push that was pushed by the Democrats push that was pushed by the Democrats about<00:14:52.240><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California, Mr.
• Democrats choose dependence and delay.
• Democrats choose dependence and delay.
• Chair.
• THE CHAIR The Chair declares the House in recess, subject to the call of the Chair. >> Sir.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We would like, first of all, for Democrats to show up to work.
• We would like, first of all, for Democrats to show up to work.
• At any point in time, Democrats can come in.
• It's another opportunity for Democrats to show up for work.
• <00:04:26.320> do seeing right now is again Democrats do seeing right now is again Democrats

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the ongoing Minnesota House standoff, saying Democrats had still not returned to the chamber and that no meaningful progress had been made toward a power-sharing deal. They rejected claims by Rep. Hortman that the sides were closer to an agreement, saying the same proposal had been offered for about 15 days and that any deal would first require Democrats to “show up to work.” Republicans also said they were open to written negotiations on a tie arrangement, but only if the terms were new and acceptable to both sides. The discussion focused heavily on the consequences of the absent Democrats and the Republicans’ efforts to keep legislative work moving. GOP members said they were still meeting with constituents, discussing bill ideas, and preparing work on capital investment, roads, bridges, wastewater, school funding, and budget issues. They emphasized priorities such as stopping fraud, improving reading outcomes, public safety, and limiting taxes and wasteful spending, while also saying agencies had previously been told not to attend Republican-led committee hearings and that they hoped those meetings could resume. Republicans also addressed questions about pay and per diem, saying members were still receiving legislative salary but not per diem and arguing that lawmakers who do not show up should face penalties, including loss of pay. They said such penalties would need to be authorized by the Rules Committee. On other matters, they said there was nothing new to announce on possible legal action, they had not yet fully reviewed the president’s funding freeze, and they were open to meeting again with Rep. Hortman, including at 3:30 the next day.

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• I'm proud to represent Texas's 7th Congressional District in Houston and to chair the Texas Democratic
• And to chair the Texas Democratic Delegation in Congress in the 119th Congress.
• We are grateful to House Democratic leader Gene Wu and Senate Democratic leader Carol Alvarado, who are
• I'm proud to be a Democrat because Democrats are fighting to protect your health care.
• But I also want to recognize, of course, my senator, Carol Alvarado, who is the chair of the Senate Democrats

Keywords: redistricting, gerrymandering, Texas Democrats, voter suppression, Hakeem Jeffries, equitable representation, minority communities, legislative session, political motivations

Summary: Texas Democratic leaders and members of Congress held a press event in Austin with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to denounce the Republican-led special session and proposed congressional redistricting map. Speakers, including Lizzie Fletcher, Lloyd Doggett, Al Green, Joaquin Castro, Sylvia Garcia, and Greg Casar, argued that the session should instead focus on flood recovery after the Hill Country Independence Day floods, affordability, health care, the energy grid, and other state priorities. They said the new map was a partisan and racially discriminatory gerrymander designed to help Donald Trump and Texas Republicans gain seats, weaken minority voting power, and undermine free and fair elections. Several speakers said the current Texas map is already under legal challenge and claimed the proposed changes would further reduce the ability of Black and Latino communities to elect candidates of choice. They also tied the redistricting fight to broader national issues such as Medicaid, Social Security, tariffs, housing costs, and corruption. Jeffries said Texas Democrats would not “bend the knee” and pledged support for their efforts, while emphasizing that the fight would continue politically, in court, and through public organizing. In the question-and-answer portion, Jeffries said all options should be on the table to protect Texans, but that Texas Democrats would decide their own strategy. Fletcher said the immediate priority was informing the public about the rushed process, noting that many Texans testified before seeing a map and that the hearings were moving quickly. No formal vote or legislative action occurred at the event itself.

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• Vice Chair here. >> Mr. Vice Chair here.
• Chair.
• Chair, Chair, Chair, >> under<00:29:50.640> three<00:29:50.880> minutes<00:29:51.120
• Hey, chair. >> Thank [clears throat] you. Hey, chair.
• Democrats, what's happening? Democrats, what's happening?

Bills: HB541, SB194

Keywords: PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, 1136, house, all

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• The gentleman is now the chair.
• Democrats want to Sheridan Gorman.
• <00:54:48.000> It's Democrats want to do? Not pay them. It's Democrats want to do?
• Gentle lady from Minnesota chair.
• Opinion of the chair, the eyes have it. Opinion of the chair, the eyes have it.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, March 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• that we have established, and I encourage the other chairs and co-chairs in the caucus to continue that
• that we have established, and I encourage the other chairs and co-chairs in the caucus to continue that
• the<00:22:46.559> caucus other chairs and co-chairs in the caucus other chairs and co-chairs
• we'll likely have Senator jinsky chair we'll likely have Senator jinsky chair of<00:31:27.000>
• 34 votes for the Democrat 34 votes for the Democrat Caucus<00:32:32.200> 33<00:32:32.919>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chair Shaheen. Here. Vice Chair Bucy? Here. Representative Isaac? Morales-Shaw.
• The chair calls Susana Carranza. I don't see... The chair calls Kathy Hagler.
• Seeing none, the chair recognizes Chair Shaheen to close. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I close.
• Chair calls Chris Baker representing himself. No? Chair calls Paul Dar. He left.
• If not, the Chair recognizes Chair Bucy to close on the Bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Bills: HB2139, HB2253, HB3632, HB4171, HB4309, HB4508, SB760, SB1470

Keywords: voting access, polling place, disability, caretaker provisions, ballot delivery, election code, HB 2253, Texas Election Code, bond election, bond issuance, local government, election cancellation, disaster declaration, natural disaster, emergency election, county election officer, polling place notice, open meeting, election workers, voter safety

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• prerogative until she's not the chair prerogative until she's not the chair any<00:13:43.560>
• The Democrat chair just told us they have been sitting on this for over a year.
• fraud is in Minnesota to the Democrats. fraud is in Minnesota to the Democrats.
• like the Democrats want us to be. like the Democrats want us to be.
• And if we think about the chair chair chair Chair<00:32:52.360> Wiklund Chair Wiklund Chair Wiklund

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Madam Chair, member, Senate Bill 1496, DCS policies procedures, passed out of committee with four Democratic
• Madam Chair, yes. Was SB 1180 on consent? Madam Chair, Representative Blattman, no.
• Madam Chair, yes. Was SB 1180 on consent? Madam Chair, Representative Blattman, no.
• with one Democratic no vote.
• Madam Chair, thank you, Rhonda. Did the Senate Democrats offer any insight as to why they voted no?

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The meeting was a caucus review of a large calendar of Senate bills, with members mainly hearing short titles, committee vote counts, and whether bills were on consent or pulled for further discussion. Many measures were reported out on party-line or split votes and several were flagged to be removed from consent, especially bills involving artificial intelligence content verification, public benefits eligibility, gender transition procedures liability, health insurance reimbursement for vaccines, light rail feasibility review, public employees merit hiring, public records fees, virtual currency payments, tax conformity, undocumented immigrants and financial services, central bank digital currency, and public monies investment in trust currency. The caucus also discussed a number of education, public safety, child welfare, health, and regulatory bills. These included measures on school communications, bullying liability, AED training, classroom management, school safety reporting, DCS procedures, fingerprinting at behavioral health facilities, probation conditions, missing children reporting, sex offender monitoring, crimes against children probation monitoring, and domestic violence release conditions. Several members raised objections or concerns about specific bills, including mandatory sentencing, religious sectarian law language, concealed weapons notice repeal, and a bill on death sentence by firing squad, with some members asking to pull those bills from consent. A final topic was a blue-sheet Senate amendment to HB 2874 on campaign committee termination statements and penalties. Rhonda explained the Senate changes would void penalties for committees with no contributions or expenditures, retroactive to December 2021, but noted the Senate did not secure enough votes for the emergency clause. Members asked about the rationale, the Secretary of State’s position, and the amount of outstanding penalties. The chair later announced that the Senate amendment was being refused, so the bill would not receive final passage that day and would instead be sent back for further action or conference.