Transcript Highlights:

• The KC-135 has been a cornerstone of the U.S. U.S.
• Even after the Air Force accepts the final contracted KC-46, the average age of the remaining KC-135
• Can you walk me through the kind of broader readiness concerns that you have with the KC-135 and KC-46
• Chairman, the KC-135 is a fantastic airplane.
• -135s and KC-46s would be subject to considerable stress during wartime.

Keywords: Transcom, logistics, military readiness, air refueling, KC-135, KC-46, strategic infrastructure, geopolitical threats, Alaska

Summary: During this meeting, the committee hosted an extensive discussion on the operations and logistical challenges facing the U.S. Transportation Command (Transcom). General Reid provided testimony on key areas including the importance of maintaining robust logistical capabilities in contested environments, particularly in relation to geopolitical threats posed by adversarial nations. Various members emphasized the necessity for modernization of the air refueling fleet, addressing issues such as the readiness of the KC-135 and the procurement of the next-generation KC-46 aircraft, which has experienced delays and technical challenges. The dialogue further extended to the strategic importance of U.S. ports and transportation infrastructure, especially in regions like Alaska which play a crucial role in military logistics and power projection.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC-r6MITXqc, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This Meeting is taking place UPON ADJOURNMENT of the House Chambers. Roll call: 00:02 Consideration of HB 2: 00:53, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfeyzSb5MFA, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:36 HB 85 Discussion 01:28 HB 135 Discussion 09:59 HB 135 Roll Call Vote 17:26, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdekyTiC-YU, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 SB 135 Discussion: 00:00:01 SB 135 Roll Call Vote: 00:16:36 Social Work Presentation: 00:18:06, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0WG4OxrIuQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meet Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:09 HB 135 Discussion 01:42 HB 135 Vote 23:16 HB 553 Discussion 25:23 HB 553 Vote 28:58, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQWVKYdgIZo, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:11 SB 135 Discussion: 01:59 SB 135 Roll Call Vote: 02:19 SB 48 Discussion: 03:18 SB 48 Roll Call Vote: 18:28, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL0dMa7WBlM, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:29 SB 106 Discussion: 01:33 SB 106 Roll Call Vote: 04:11 SB 135 Discussion: 05:01 SB 135 Roll Call Vote: 16:34 HB 590 Discussion: 18:00 HB 590 Roll Call Vote: 25:13, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3sRJ-R8xsE, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:29 SB 106 Discussion: 01:33 SB 106 Roll Call Vote: 04:11 SB 135 Discussion: 05:01 SB 135 Roll Call Vote: 16:34 HB 590 Discussion: 18:00 HB 590 Roll Call Vote: 25:13, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0NzeeayY5k, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:04 SJR 150 Discussion: 01:00 SJR 150 Roll Call Vote: 07:19 SB 135 Discussion: 09:49 SB 135 Roll Call Vote: 20:39 SB 158 Discussion: 22:19 SB 158 Roll Call Vote: 23:05, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjyLct0a1eI, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00 ROLL CALL 00:09 HCR 5 DISCUSSION 01:22 HCR 5 VOTE 08:45 HB 21 DISCUSSION 09:57 HB 21 VOTE 13:34 HJR 7 DISCUSSION 14:49 HJR 7 VOTE 20:04 HB 320 DISCUSSION 21:04 HB 320 VOTE 21:51 HB 135 DISCUSSION 23:32 HB 135 VOTE 52:02, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqKENC0JurQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00:00 ROLL CALL 00:01:07 HB 201 DISCUSSION 00:02:13 HB 201 VOTE 00:09:53 HB 135 DISCUSSION 00:11:39 HB 135 VOTE 01:15:27 HB 392 DISCUSSION 01:18:23 HB 392 VOTE 01:18:58 HJR 7 DISCUSSION 01:20:19 HJR 7 VOTE 01:22:21, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSJsv9i9XI4, 2026-07-02T01:22:52+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-21-24_.PDF 10:35 - Introudction 10:55 - HCR 133/HR 114 11:48 - HCR 135/HR 116 12:36 - HCR 154/HR 133 13:25 - HCR 156/HR 135 13:55 - HCR 157/HR 136 14:35 - HCR 223/HR 203 15:03 - HCR 49/HR 38 15:29 - HCR 60/HR 43 16:16 - HCR 21/HR 12 17:16 - HCR 59 18:15 - HCR 62/HR 45 18:57 - HCR 181/HR 161 24:04 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDDIfpLgyuE, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 02:04 - SCR 14 03:24 - SCR 135 / SR 122 28:44 - DM HHS-JDC 10:30 AM Hearing Notice: HHS-JDC 10:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-JDC_03-25-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: SB2543, SB2435, SB2352

Keywords: state construction, construction manager, design review, public works, capital improvement, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, DOE, Department of Education, comptroller, pilot program, design review special fund, county permit review, accessibility compliance, Disability and Communication Access Board, state infrastructure, government construction, project oversight, civil service exemption, county agencies

Summary: The Committee on Government Operations reconvened on February 10, 2026, to take up measures previously heard on February 5. It advanced SB 2983 on criminal destruction of trees with technical, non-substantive amendments and a committee report note asking Judiciary to clarify that removal of invasive species remains allowed; the measure passed with one no vote. SB 2930 on the state risk management revolving fund also passed with amendments, including blanking out the amount, setting a defective date, and directing Ways and Means to review a spreadsheet before further action. The committee likewise passed SB 2928 on making the small business procurement program permanent and SB 2970 on standards of conduct for state agency contracts, adopting the Ethics Commission’s recommended language assigning compliance responsibility to department directors and deputy directors. SB 2927 and SB 3068 on procurement were deferred to a time certain on February 12, and SB 3015 on personal information, SB 2929 on public notice, and SB 2938 on search and rescue were also deferred for further discussion or to avoid re-referral issues. SB 2662 on external consultants was amended to remove a cap and preemptive approval language, narrow the expertise standard, and note possible auditor staffing or appropriation needs; it then passed with amendments. The joint GVO-EIG hearing then took up SB 2543 on state construction projects and an Office of the State Construction Manager within DAGS. Testimony from the Hawaii Iron Workers Stabilization Fund strongly supported the bill, saying it could reduce wasteful spending on large design-build projects and free money for tax credits and other public needs. DAGS, the University of Hawaii, and DLNR offered written comments, while one witness from KIC opposed the measure and asked for an exemption for member-owned electric cooperatives. A Hawaii Solar Energy Association witness also supported the bill but asked that landscape architects be excluded from the bill’s definition of design professionals, and Rocky Mold said Kauai permitting was efficient enough that he had no objection to carving it out. The committee adopted amendments from DNR, DAGS, and UH and passed SB 2543. The hearing also considered SB 2435 on EV charging infrastructure at state facilities. DAGS and the Hawaii State Energy Office supported the concept and explained that the goal was to retrofit managed parking facilities with infrastructure that can meet current and future EV needs, while acknowledging that some stalls can sit unused and that the state must balance space and enforcement. Members raised concerns about whether dedicating 25% of stalls to EV charging would reduce usable parking, and about rural and Big Island conditions where EV range and battery capacity remain limiting. The discussion noted that DOT, DNR, DOE, and DOH may have their own parking facilities outside DAGS control. The committee then indicated it would broaden the bill to apply to all state agencies and lower the threshold in response to member concerns, with final action not fully shown in the transcript.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQvxObAaZ_o, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:16 HB 506 Discussion: 01:37 HB 506 Roll Call Vote: 06:59 HB 401 Discussion: 08:46 HB 401 Roll Call Vote: 09:56 HB 329 Discussion: 10:56 HB 329 Roll Call Vote: 13:12 HB 522 Discussion: 14:18 HB 522 Roll Call Vote: 15:09 SR 135 Discussion: 16:46 SR 136 Discussion: 25:54, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj7q8MpO214, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:10 Senate Bill 290 (Sen. Carpenter): 00:43 House Bill 403 (Rep. Meade): 03:22 House Bill 443 (Rep. Rudy): 07:44 House Bill 137 (Rep. Bratcher): 10:48 Senate Bill 283 (Sen. Higdon): 13:37 Senate Bill 259 (Sen. Harper Angel): 18:43 Senate Bill 130 (Sen. Southworth): 29:58 House Bill 135 (Rep. Bauman): 32:45 House Bill 136 (Rep. Bauman): 38:11 Adjournment: 50:17, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• When I was a navigator, I never flew a KC-135 that was younger than me. They're still flying today.
• Mink, your first Air Force assignment was flying KC-135s at Grissom Air Force Base in Indiana.
• So we're going to move KC-135s from Kadena to Alaska.
• So the Secretary, Secretary Kendall in the fall, wrote and said to me, yes, Senator, the four or KC-135s
• these four KC-135s are coming to Eielson. Our Air Force needs them.

Keywords: Air Force modernization, fighter aircraft, autonomous systems, air superiority, national security, recapitalization

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on military procurement and modernization, with significant discussions surrounding the Air Force's capabilities and strategic needs. Key topics included the urgent need for recapitalization of the Air Force's fighter squadrons, as well as the importance of integrating new technologies like autonomous systems to bolster military effectiveness. Several senators raised concerns about the current resources available to the Air National Guard and the potential loss of skilled service members if recapitalization plans are not swiftly developed. There were also discussions on the importance of maintaining air superiority in light of evolving threats, particularly from adversaries like China.

Transcript Highlights:

• -135 Stratotanker.
• -135 went down, taking Tech Sergeant Pruitt and five other service members with it.
• -135 Stratotanker.
• -135 Stratotanker.
• KC-135 went down taking Iraq when her KC-135 went down taking Tech<01:04:30.640> Sergeant<01:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, and received a House message noting passage of several House bills, including House Bill 1 despite the governor’s veto. The clerk also reported committee recommendations on a number of House bills, which were placed on the calendar, and new resolutions were introduced recognizing Chloe Yates, student wellness and physical activity in schools, and the Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The main floor action centered on House Bill 1, which implements the Federal Education Opportunity Program in Kentucky. Supporters argued the measure would bring federal tax-credit dollars into Kentucky to expand educational opportunities for students and families at no cost to the state budget, while opponents urged sustaining the governor’s veto and raised concerns about accountability and the bill’s structure. After debate, the Senate voted 31-5 to override the veto, and House Bill 1 was finally passed notwithstanding the governor’s veto. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 183 on proxy advisory services. The House committee substitute exempted certain nonprofits with less than $500,000 in annual gross revenue from proxy advisor services from the bill’s cause-of-action provisions while preserving attorney general enforcement authority. The chamber concurred with the House substitute and then passed the bill as amended. Senators also passed Senate Bill 263, the School of Innovation cleanup bill, which makes technical changes, requires KDE support for waiver applications, and creates a pilot project for three schools of innovation with proposed matching grants. Senate Bill 281 on grandparent visitation was also adopted with committee substitute and passed unanimously after discussion focused on balancing grandparents’ access with parental rights and existing case law. Later, the Senate began consideration of Senate Bill 324 on the film industry credit, with the sponsor describing technical changes and expanded provisions to support film, video, gaming, and related production activity in Kentucky.

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_8b4ZgaVBw, 2026-07-02T01:23:09+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:53 - HB 441, HD1 06:37 - HB 615, HD1 15:14 - HB 837 HD1 20:16 - HB 995 HD2 27:22 - HB 1182 HD2 35:33 - HB 952 HD1 40:21 - HB 1101 HD 1 46:06 - SCR 113 / SR 106 53:08 - SCR 41 / SR 35 55:55 - DM AEN-WTL 1:00 PM 01:06:49 - CR 135 / SR 217 01:14:39 - DM AEN 1:30 PM 01:16:20 - DM AEN DEFER 1:31 PM Hearing Notices: AEN-WTL 1:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-WTL_03-22-23_.PDF AEN 1:30 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-22-23_.PDF AEN DEFER 1:31 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-22-23_DEFER_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Air Force makes major basing decisions, currently including platforms and mission sets like F-15EX, KC
• -135 tankers back in 2003.
• So I am additionally concerned with this failure because now we have a conversion of the 135s to the
• Can you commit to me as the Secretary just did to work to get the four KC-135s that they've been promising
• Can you work with me and commit to me to getting those four KC-135s up the aisle?

Keywords: Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure

Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.