Transcript Highlights:

• Special education in Senate Bill 568 and House Bill 2 by closing the $1.7 billion per year funding gap
• Bill 568 and House Bill 2.
• We have two bills currently being considered: House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 568.
• House Bill 2 goes further than Senate Bill 568 in terms of funding, but the conversation still needs
• And the Senate side version, which is Senate Bill 568, doesn't have anything for increasing the basic

Keywords: special education, funding gap, dyslexia, House Bill 2, Senate Bill 568, House Bill 3928, disability penalty

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on special education funding, with significant discussions around House Bill 2 (HB2), Senate Bill 568 (SB568), and House Bill 3928 (HB3928). Key speakers advocated for increased funding to close the estimated $1.7 billion annual gap that affects special education in Texas public schools. Several witnesses, including educators and students affected by dyslexia, provided personal testimonies about the impact of insufficient funding and the disability penalty, which penalizes schools financially for identifying students needing special education services. The committee demonstrated a strong commitment to advocate for changes that would improve special education resources and training for teachers, thereby ensuring that all Texas children receive the educational support they need to thrive.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's a good bill and makes perfect sense to me. So, I vote aye. Senator Girdler: aye.
• Uh, moving right along is House Bill 568, an act relating to public adjusters.
• And you know, Senator Storm, that's kind of what we really have worked on with this bill.
• But you were in favor of the presumption in Senate Bill 195, correct? Your tort reform bill?
• Senator Storm. "No." Chair Carpenter. "Aye." "The bill does pass with expression." Senator Douglas.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:02 Discussion HB 144 00:00:58 Vote HB 144 00:02:40 Discussion HB 169 00:03:21 Vote HB 169 00:05:02 Discussion HB 568 00:05:56 Vote HB 568 00:28:27 Discussion HB 627 00:32:26 Vote HB 627 01:00:26, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• When we were charged with Senate Bill 188 and with the PBMs, we would reach out to the PBMs to pay the
• At this time, we will hear House Bill 568.
• new<00:37:04.040> public House Bill 568 prohibits new public House Bill 568 prohibits
• <00:59:56.920> um And, um, so, yes, I oppose Bill 568.
• 568 litigate and this bill 568 will<01:03:25.600> push<01:03:26.000> public<01:03:26.360

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:11 Discussion HB 527 00:02:29 Vote HB 527 00:08:02 Discussion HB 627 00:09:09 Vote HB 627 00:24:29 Discussion HB 355 00:25:59 Vote HB 355 00:34:28 Discussion HB 568 00:35:18 Vote HB 568 01:12:10, 958, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 527, a cleanup bill related to insurance matters and the Strengthen Kentucky Homes program. The committee substitute removed language that would have repealed the workers’ compensation deductible range, added a one-time grant/reimbursement provision for contractor fortified-roofing certifications, and added an emergency clause. The Department of Insurance said the bill also updates licensing language, addresses issues with unlicensed pharmacy benefit managers, and supports contractor training tied to the roof grant program. The commissioner noted the program is set to go live March 1 and asked members to inform constituents about possible roof grants of up to $10,000. House Bill 527 received a favorable report after the committee adopted the substitute and title amendment by voice vote and then approved the bill on a roll call vote. The committee then heard House Bill 627, a PIP reform bill. The sponsor and State Farm’s legislative agent said the substitute clarified language so the Attorney General can prosecute insurance fraud and reflected negotiations with hospitals, the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Justice Association, chiropractors, and physical therapists. The bill would apply the workers’ comp fee schedule to most PIP claims, require bills within 180 days, prohibit balance billing and credit impairment, raise funeral benefits to $5,000 and weekly wage benefits to $500, require an annual fraud report, and give the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction over insurance fraud cases. A physician testifying in opposition argued the bill would cut reimbursement for non-hospital providers, shift costs to hospitals and other payers, reduce access to care, and create an uneven playing field that favors hospitals. Committee members asked about the lack of a PIP fee schedule and the effect of the workers’ comp schedule relative to Medicare and commercial insurance. After debate, the committee adopted the substitute and then passed House Bill 627 with favorable expression on a roll call vote, with one member voting no. The committee also considered House Bill 355 on real estate appraisers. The sponsor said the bill would restore an independent board, allow evaluations under federal guidelines, and move Kentucky from a voluntary to a mandatory appraisal state. Testimony from insurance and appraisal representatives said the bill would require licensure for real property damage appraisers, exempt insurance agents and claims adjusters licensed under the insurance code, and create clearer standards and oversight. Members asked about the cost of an executive director and whether the board could sustain itself through fees; the sponsor said the board had historically been self-sustaining. The committee adopted the substitute and then gave House Bill 355 a favorable report by roll call vote. Finally, the committee began House Bill 568, which would prohibit new public adjuster licenses while allowing current licensees to renew. The sponsor said the bill responds to ongoing complaints and investigations in the industry and noted that most licensed public adjusters in Kentucky are not residents of the state. The transcript cuts off as the bill’s presentation was beginning.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs0RVhAlJcg, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 PSS 1 to Senate Bill 193: 0:43 Votes on Senate Bill 193: 10:00 PSS 1 to Senate Bill 101: 12:18 Votes on Senate Bill 101: 18:28 Senate Bill 118: 19:13 Votes on Senate Bill 118: 27:11 Adjournment: 28:13, 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

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAyuDV2_rnU, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:15 Senate Bill 10: 02:02 Senate Bill 17: 10:36 Senate Bill 57: 16:20 Senate Bill 63: 26:19 House Bill 161: 28:00 Adjournment: 34:43, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• So now I'm going to ask Senator Menendez, Chair of the Senate Hispanic Caucus, to come up, please.
• I'm Carol Alvarado, Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
• We are here to share some of our thoughts and concerns about Senate Bill 688. ...that passed the DEI
• bill.
• So now I'm going to ask Senator Menendez, chair of the Senate Hispanic Caucus, to come up, please.

Keywords: Senate Bill 688, Senate Bill 9, equity, meritocracy, social progress, policy reform, public testimony

Summary: During this meeting of the committee, significant discussions centered around Senate Bill 688 and Senate Bill 9, with members expressing deep concerns over the implications of the proposed legislation. Chair Carol Alvarado initiated the meeting by addressing the audience and highlighting the need for robust dialogue regarding the bills in question. Senator Royce West actively contributed to the discussions, emphasizing the necessity to reform existing policies that some believe would regress social progress in the state. The debate revealed a passionate division among committee members, as they navigated the complexities of equity and meritocracy in legislation.

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Transcript Highlights:

• 00:09:56.000> empowering Senate Bill 3 is about empowering Senate Bill 3 is about empowering student
• Senate Bill 268 ensures that's not right Senate Bill 268 ensures that<01:14:00.199> students<
• <01:14:54.639> program Senate Bill 268 ensures these program Senate Bill 268 ensures these
• with these families and support Senate with these families and support Senate Bill Bill Bill 268
• Senate Bill 268 passes numbers all right Senate Bill 268 passes with<01:24:32.040> 11<01:24:32.639

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:01:04 Attendance Roll Call: 00:01:12 Senate Bill 3 (Sen. Wise): 00:05:28 Senate Bill 6 (Sen. Givens): 00:32:17 House Bill 241 (Rep. Truett): 00:52:18 Senate Bill 268 (Sen. Reed): 01:11:57 Adjournment: 01:24:48, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Education met and first handled introductions of guests and visitors from several school districts and education groups. The committee then took up Senate Bill 3, which relates to student athletes and includes an emergency clause. The bill sponsor and invited witnesses, including athletics directors from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, said the measure is intended to update Kentucky’s NIL laws in light of the House v. NCAA settlement and other national changes in college athletics. Supporters said SB 3 would let Kentucky universities directly compensate student athletes, help them secure third-party NIL deals, require reporting of deals over $600, and create guardrails and fair-market-value review to reduce pay-for-play concerns. They emphasized that the bill is meant to keep Kentucky institutions competitive, align with expected national standards, and prepare for changes expected around July 1, 2025. Witnesses also discussed the need for more uniform rules nationally, the role of the Power Four conferences in developing governance and clearinghouse systems, and the desire to preserve both athlete mobility and continuity in college sports. Several members raised concerns about the transfer portal, NIL incentives, and the broader effect on college athletics, with one senator saying NIL and the portal have damaged the sport but acknowledging Kentucky must compete. Witnesses responded that tighter portal windows and clearer national rules would help, while still preserving student-athlete transfer rights when needed. After discussion, the committee moved to a vote on SB 3; the roll call was taken, and the bill advanced out of committee, with at least one senator explaining a reluctant yes vote because of competitive pressures on the Commonwealth.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1SbqRXx2p8, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:28 Senate Bill 215 (Sen. Carpenter): 01:12 Senate Bill 58 (Sen. Boswell): 06:52 Senate Bill 229 (Sen. Wilson): 10:14 Senate Bill 8 (Sen. Wilson): 13:35 Senate Bill 244 (Sen. Mills): 21:23 Adjournment: 25:34, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

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• every year, Senate Bill 65.
• please so I'm presenting today Senate please so I'm presenting today Senate Bill Bill Bill 65<00
• a bill every year Senate started filing a bill every year Senate Bill<00:20:43.679> 65<00:20:44.679
• c> by<00:25:44.760> senator is Senate Bill 104 sponsored by senator is Senate Bill 104 sponsored

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:11 Attendance Roll Call: 00:18 Senate Bill 10 (Sen. Mills): 01:47 Senate Bill 65 (Sen. West): 18:47 Senate Bill 104 (Sen. Madon): 25:41 Adjournment: 31:38, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 10, which would revise CERS retiree health subsidies for members who began participating on or before July 1, 2003. Senator Mills said the bill was developed with employee and employer groups to improve retiree health benefits while protecting the system’s financial footing, using a shared-cost structure. Testimony from sheriffs, police chiefs, firefighters, and the League of Cities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing recruitment and retention, affordability of retiree health coverage, and limited taxpayer risk. Members echoed those points, and the committee approved SB 10 with a 9-0 favorable recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 65, sponsored by Senator West, which would codify the Administrative Regulations Committee’s annual practice of placing certain deficient regulations into statute so they cannot take effect. West explained that the committee’s role is limited to finding regulations deficient or asking for deferral, and that SB 65 is the fifth version of this measure. He described the specific regulation at issue as a Medicaid Services rule that would have required behavioral health associates to hold a master’s degree; providers testified that it would reduce the workforce and harm behavioral health services statewide. West said the committee had deferred the matter eight times before deciding to side with providers. The bill received favorable expression and was reported out. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 104, sponsored by Senator Madon, concerning Kentucky Deferred Comp for state employees. The bill would establish a codified fiduciary standard, authorize fiduciary liability insurance, add self-correcting mechanisms to keep the plan in compliance with federal law, and allow self-directed brokerage accounts. Personnel Cabinet representatives said the changes would align the plan with other public pension plans, reduce risk, and offer participants a useful investment option with strong account growth among users. SB 104 also received favorable expression and was reported to the floor. The committee then adjourned.

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UngTw8eLwn0, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:03 Senate Bill 376: 00:00:30 Senate Bill 319: 00:03:10 House Bill 87: 00:06:37 House Bill 194: 00:08:49 Senate Bill 347: 00:14:22, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2TIi5oFXnk, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 0:30 Senate Bill 16: 1:40 Votes on Senate Bill 16: 20:50 Senate Bill 157: 23:17 Votes on Senate Bill 157: 47:58 Adjournment: 51:43, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• Our first item is Senate Bill 79, sponsored by Senator McDaniel. Senator Armstrong.
• Our first item is Senate Bill 79, sponsored by Senator McDaniel. Chair Nemes present.
• Our first item is Senate Bill 79, sponsored by Senator McDaniel. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Chairman, that is the essence of Senate Bill 79. Thank you.
• I'm Senator Nemes from District 38, and the bill is Senate Bill 67.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:08 Senate Bill 79 (Sen. McDaniel): 00:48 Senate Bill 67 (Sen. Nemes): 08:09 Adjournment: 12:43, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first took up Senate Bill 79, sponsored by Senator McDaniel, with testimony from McDaniel and Deputy Secretary Robert Long of the Personnel Cabinet. They described the bill as a cleanup measure for personnel law that would, among other things, add interns to the definition of employee while excluding them from full-time employee status, remove the Personnel Cabinet secretary as an ex officio member of the KERS Board, clarify personnel board membership and grievance rights, limit appeals of satisfactory-or-above evaluations, address layoffs and reemployment rights, allow leave donation in certain resignations or retirements, restrict remote work from outside Kentucky without approval, permit deductions for unreturned state equipment, and make DJJ facility supervisors non-merit positions. The committee voted on SB 79 and passed it with favorable expression. The committee then heard Senate Bill 67, presented by Chair Nemes, an elder property tax bill. The bill would freeze the assessed value of a primary residence for homeowners age 65 or older until the property is no longer their primary residence, while still taxing at the current rate. Nemes said the measure was intended to help seniors on fixed incomes and noted a fiscal analysis showing little to no direct revenue loss, though it could reduce projected budgeted growth in property tax revenue. Committee discussion noted a local impact and a statewide budget impact estimate of about $4 million for the first two fiscal years. SB 67 also passed with favorable expression, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• First item on the agenda is Senate Bill 126, sponsored by Senator McDaniel. to the committee Senator
• Senate Bill 126 hopes to remedy that.
• Senate Bill 126 hopes account to No One Senate Bill 126 hopes to<00:05:10.759> remedy<00:05:11.280
• Chairman, that is what Senate Bill 126 aims to do.
• <00:12:25.639> Senator Senate Bill 37 sponsored by Senator Senate Bill 37 sponsored by Senator

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 00:00 Senate Bill 126 (Sen. McDaniel): 01:21 Senate Bill 37 (Sen. Elkins): 12:23 Adjournment: 21:06, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up two bills. Senate Bill 126, sponsored by Senator McDaniel, proposed a constitutional amendment to limit the governor’s pardon power during the final 60 days before a gubernatorial election and through the transition period, with the stated goal of giving voters more time to learn about executive clemency decisions. McDaniel said the measure was intended to increase accountability and noted it would need approval by both chambers and then placement on the 2026 ballot. Senator Haron raised concerns about whether the proposal could chill pardons and asked about the timing; McDaniel responded that 60 days was chosen because of early voting and the need for public notice. The committee adopted a substitute and then passed the bill with a favorable expression; several members voted aye, Senator Haron passed, and Senator Adams later asked to be recorded as voting aye before adjournment. The committee then considered Senate Bill 37, sponsored by Senator Elkins, which would amend Kentucky law on indigent burials to allow cremation as an option instead of requiring burial, and would require consultation with the county coroner before a decision is made. Elkins described it as a local control measure and said he was working with Rabbi Litman on a possible accommodation for Jewish indigent decedents, since the Jewish community strongly prefers burial and has offered to assume costs in those cases. Questions focused on how long officials must make a bona fide effort to notify a spouse or next of kin and whether the bill would affect current practices; Elkins said it would not change existing policy on that point and suggested a possible floor amendment for additional issues. Rabbi Litman testified in support, explaining the religious importance of burial and the community’s concern about cremation. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed with a favorable expression, though Senator Herron and Senator Tichenor expressed reservations and voted no or passed, citing constituent concerns and the possibility that family members may later seek a burial place to visit.

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Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZMsEErzbLA, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 0:35 Senate Bill 118: 1:33 Votes on Senate Bill 118: 7:17 House Bill 335: 8:33 Votes on House Bill 335: 11:04 Bluegrass Land Conservancy Presentation: 12:30 Adjournment: 33:43, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Transcript Highlights:

• : this bill passes; be moving on to the Senate.
• Next on the agenda is Senate Bill 122.
• second<00:12:14.120> um bill about Senator Carpenter second um bill about Senator Carpenter
• But on the first bill that was for us, it was Senate Bill 122.
• Bill<00:18:47.080> 171 from Senator Yates 171 Senate Bill 171 from Senator Yates 171 Senate

Keywords: 00:00 – Introduction 00:45 – Attendance Roll Call 02:09 – House Bill 216 03:15 – Roll Call Vote 04:06 – Senate Bill 122 05:42 – Roll Call Vote 08:43 – House Bill 391 17:25 – Roll Call Vote, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. The committee first considered House Bill 216, which would correct a conflict created when an office was moved into the Department of Agriculture by restoring grant and loan eligibility for Department of Agriculture employees while keeping the prohibition in place for employees of the office of policy. The bill was approved unanimously and sent on to the Senate floor. The committee then revisited Senate Bill 122 after concerns from the prior meeting. Members adopted a committee substitute that clarified local governments may regulate the covered businesses but not ban them outright, and that fines and fees go back to the local authorities doing the regulating. During final consideration, Senator Deneen, Senator Reed, and Senator Richardson voted no, citing concerns about enforcement, inspection, and potential bad actors, while Senator Webb supported the bill as a needed regulatory scheme. The motion passed and the bill advanced. House Bill 391, dealing with Kentucky honey production, was also approved. Representative Jason Nemes and industry witnesses said the bill would raise the threshold for requiring a certified honey house from 150 gallons to 500 gallons, add language requiring “pure and unadulterated” Kentucky-produced honey, and support local beekeepers without creating additional public health risk. Members discussed whether the limit should be removed entirely, the cost of honey houses, and concerns about imported or adulterated honey. The committee passed the bill to the Senate floor. Senator Yates later registered a no vote on Senate Bill 122 and yes votes on House Bill 216 and Senate Bill 171, though Senate Bill 171 was passed over for further work and not heard that day.

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Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTkUe8BhO-4, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, PLEASE READ - Due to a network outage today's live streams may be unavailable. Should the stream never go live, a recording of the meeting will be uploaded to this channel as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. Meeting Start: 00:00 Attendance Roll Call: 0:34 Senate Bill 563: 1:08 Votes on Senate Bill 563: 12:21 House Bill 27: 14:00 Votes on House Bill 27: 15:56 House Bill 621: 17:02 Votes of House Bill 621: 18:00 Adjournment: 19:07, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47