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• important enhancements To the crash-worthiness testing procedures requiring the use of updated crash test dummies

Bills: SB161, SB195, SB216, SB245, SB246, SB257, SB258, SB260, SB278, SB281, SB283, SB93, SB98, SB99, SB306, SB314, SB315

Keywords: vehicle safety, crash test, crashworthiness, NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New Car Assessment Program, NCAP, motor vehicle safety standards, 49 CFR parts 571 and 572, THOR dummy, THOR-50M, THOR-05F, WorldSID, female crash test dummy, male crash test dummy, occupant protection, frontal impact, side impact, vehicle ratings, automotive safety

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• . >> Name is Lane Thor.
• My name is Lane Thor. I've been a Minnesota property tax professional for nearly 20 years.
• Thor. Our next testifier on the list is Alex Smith. >> Yes. Thank you. Hello.
• > sensitive<00:36:18.640> and Thor, such exposure of sensitive and Thor, such exposure of
• Thor said, just missing data. Um as Mr.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . >> Have you ever seen Thor too long at the microphone? >> All right.
• Let's call me Thor. >> Members, starting with Underwood.
• Have<00:08:07.039> you<00:08:07.120> ever<00:08:07.280> seen<00:08:07.520> Thor
• right.<00:08:13.840> Let's<00:08:14.000> call<00:08:14.240> me<00:08:14.479> Thor
• Let's call me Thor. >> All right. Let's call me Thor.

Bills: SB183, SB160, SB183, SB160

Keywords: tribal police, law enforcement, reservation safety, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe, indigenous rights, sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipal ordinance, resolution, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax administration, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, local government, tax exemption

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• <00:25:31.600> Chair, Name is Lane Thor.
• Thor. Our next testifier on the list is Alex Smith.
• >> Mr.<00:47:16.319> Thor. >> Mr. Thor. >> Mr. Thor.
• Thor, such you found online um from Mr.
• Thor said, just because you Um as Mr.

Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• 00:07:39.080> and Columbus Ohio law firm of Barnes and Columbus Ohio law firm of Barnes and Thor
• 40.759> he<00:07:40.919> gave<00:07:41.120> a<00:07:41.360> fascinating Thor
• thornberg and he gave a fascinating Thor thornberg and he gave a fascinating account<00:07:42.599>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission met on January 14, 2025, with a quorum present in person and by Zoom. The commission swore in new member Representative Jeff Greer, with Judge Willhoit administering the oath. Members then approved the minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting without changes. Staff reported that the commission remained within budget for the year to date, noting a refund related to an earlier overcharge for record center storage fees. The commission approved the financial report. Emily also introduced new general counsel Steven Pum, who began work on December 16 and is handling financial disclosures and informal staff opinions. Staff gave updates on recent training, including the December 3 new legislator orientation and the January 8 current issues seminar, which featured former U.S. Attorney David Devillers discussing the House Bill 6 scandal. Donita reported on technology and communications improvements, including the new Zoom-capable conference room setup and the Constant Contact email system now being used for newsletters and reminder emails to employers, lobbyists, and the media. She said both systems were working well, and that the office was busy with financial and lobbyist forms. The commission noted that several informal opinions were available in the binder and could be discussed in closed session if needed. The members then voted to enter executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(c) and (k) to discuss confidential complaints and informal opinions.

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• IMPORTANTLY THE IMPORTANTLY THE SIZE OF THE DUMMIES OR SIZE OF THE PRODUCT RIGHT NOW WILL BE LIMITED
• THE AVERAGE DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS ARE 30 DAY SERVINGS SO 30 DUMMIES IN A CONTAINER, 30 DROPPERS, WE ASKED
• TO GET THE AVERAGE TICKET VALUE OVER $100 TO TRY TO GET THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A TINCTURE OR HAVE A DUMMY
• HERE YOU CAN HAVE 5 MG AND HAVE A DRINK BUT ONLY 2 AND A HALF MG AND A DUMMY BUT THEY ARE BOTH ASSERTING

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• English, dummy math, and dummy social studies in the morning and then work outside the home and work
• Dummy English, dummy math, and dummy social studies is what he called it.
• and<01:37:29.600> dummy dummy English, dummy math and dummy dummy English, dummy math and
• Dummy English, dummy math, and program.
• Dummy English, dummy math, and dummy<01:37:39.280> social<01:37:39.520> studies<01:37:39.760

Bills: HF3650, HF1791, HF3489, HF4231, HF4232, HF4269, HF4270, HF3490

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• When she is done, Mai Thor. Did I pronounce that right? Mai? Mai? >> Mai.
• Thor. Come on forward. And after Ms. Thor will be former Representative Betty Folliard.
• Thor. >> Thank you, Mr. Chair, and members of the committee.
• My name is Mai Thor, and I am the Chief Program Officer for the Arc Minnesota.
• Thor.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• on the lines of family court for dummies, right?
• Like remember those Dummies books that we had? That simplifies things and gives bullet points.
• :23.039> dummies,<01:04:23.520> right?
• <01:04:23.760> Like<01:04:24.000> remember court for dummies, right?
• Like remember court for dummies, right?

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee on Family Court reviewed several previously distributed reports, including a comparison of family court structures in other states and a report on improving New Hampshire family court pre-trial and mediation practices. The main new topic was a report on the intersection of domestic violence and family courts in New Hampshire, with members discussing how domestic violence cases in superior or district court can overlap with custody matters in family court and how courts may not be aware of related proceedings in other venues. Members discussed RSA 490-D:2 and related statutes, noting that family courts have original jurisdiction over certain abuse, neglect, and domestic violence matters, with concurrent jurisdiction in some protective-order cases. The discussion focused on practical problems such as confidentiality in domestic violence cases, limited access to case information by nonparties, and the need for courts to better communicate about companion cases. Suggestions included a shared or unified database, expanded lethality assessments for law enforcement, and a requirement that criminal courts report domestic violence convictions or protective-order violations to family court so judges are aware of the full case context. The subcommittee also discussed ways to help self-represented litigants, including better education at first appearance, clearer guidance about raising protective orders or criminal charges at hearings, daily docket review by clerks, and a possible “lawyer for the day” program modeled on Massachusetts. One member raised the idea of a family safety docket, while another noted that New Hampshire already has a complex case docket for high-conflict matters and that cases generally stay with one judge when possible. No votes were taken, and the chair said the subcommittee would continue reviewing materials and could return to work next year, with possible bill amendments to follow.

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• exchange followed about yielding the hammer, with the chair joking that the hammer was all hers like Thor
• The chair and members exchanged a brief humorous aside about the hammer being all hers like Thor.

Summary: The committee heard five housing- and resilience-related bills. HB 793 would create an International Aerospace Innovation Fund administered by Space Florida to support aerospace research, workforce development, and commercialization; it was amended with a clarifying change and passed unanimously. C.S. for HB 411 would extend an affordable housing property tax exemption to certain nonprofit projects on leased land through a housing finance authority, such as Habitat for Humanity projects; it also passed unanimously. HB 701 would require local housing assistance plans to allow mobile home owners on leased land to seek help with lot rent, and it passed unanimously after an amendment and testimony from mobile home advocates and AARP in support. The committee also considered C.S. for HB 393, which expands the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to help eligible condominiums fund hurricane mitigation projects, including roof-related work, with added eligibility and inspection requirements. The bill drew support from condo and housing groups and passed unanimously with committee substitute. The final and most extensive measure, HB 943, would significantly revise state land-use and development rules to promote affordable housing by limiting local restrictions, changing zoning and approval standards, adjusting parking and impact fee rules, and expanding accessory dwelling unit and mixed-use provisions. It generated extensive testimony, with many local officials, city and county groups, and preservation advocates opposing it as overly broad and preemptive, while housing and business groups supported it. HB 943 was amended several times during the meeting, including changes related to church-owned property, parking, historic landmarks, manufactured homes as accessory dwelling units, and fair housing language. The sponsor repeatedly said the bill was a work in progress and that additional changes would be made. After debate from members emphasizing both the need for more housing and the need to preserve local control, the committee approved HB 943 on a 14-1 vote, with Rep. Casello voting no.

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• He said, the shame of it is, he said, these dummies didn't realize that they're not only pissing a farmer
• 29.839> these said, the shame of it is, he said, these said, the shame of it is, he said, these dummies
• 30.720> realize<00:12:31.040> that<00:12:31.200> they're<00:12:31.440> not dummies
• didn't realize that they're not dummies didn't realize that they're not only<00:12:31.760> pissing

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee discussed House Bill 353, a proposal to tighten eminent-domain procedures and property protections while still allowing public projects. Supporters said the bill would not prohibit condemnation, but would require proof that property is in blight, give owners notice and an opportunity to cure, require a reasonable plan and funding for the public use, and ensure the taking is limited to what is necessary. They argued this would protect good-faith property owners, prevent abandoned projects, and make the process more efficient for utilities and infrastructure by encouraging easements where possible instead of full takings. Much of the discussion focused on the proper measure of compensation and the broader constitutional limits on eminent domain. Several members argued that compensation should reflect current market value and that public benefit should not be treated as the standard for value. Others said market value can be unfair in cases involving unique property uses, damage to land, or public-private projects, and suggested owners should share in some upside. Members also raised concerns about Kelo v. City of New London, the risk of abuse by governments or large corporations, and the need to protect farmers and rural landowners from one-sided treatment. A number of legislators supported the concept but asked for more detail on how the bill would work in practice, whether it is based on model legislation from other states, and how it could be tailored to Kentucky. The bill sponsor said it was a modified model policy and was open to amendments to make it more Kentucky-specific. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Lane Thor: Mr.
• Chair, Madam Chair, my name is Lane Thor, and I did submit a written testimony that I stand on.
• Next on the testifier docket, I have Lane Thor. Mr.
• Thor, once you're situated, identify yourself for the record and offer us your testimony.
• Lane Thor: Mr.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• <00:07:54.080> that And I'm sad that people attack that And I'm sad that people attack that dummy
• <00:07:56.960> But dummy and attack her in the media.
• But dummy and attack her in the media.

Bills: SB2445, SB2125, SB2355, SB2834, SB3237

Keywords: pedestrian, fines, traffic laws, economic vulnerability, safety, walking, public transportation, teacher licensing, teacher shortage, emergency hire, unlicensed teacher, out-of-field teaching, licensed teachers, charter schools, Department of Education, DOE, Board of Education, licensure requirements, teacher certification, alternative licensure

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• I made a model seasonal dummies for correcting for seasonality.
• So, I made an attempt at correcting for seasonality using seasonal dummies, and I think it did a very
• dummies for correcting for seasonality. dummies for correcting for seasonality.
• ,<00:52:33.839> and seasonality using seasonal dummies, and seasonality using seasonal dummies
• Even if you seasonally adjust or put seasonal dummies in, they don't fit themselves well to S&P Global

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting focused on reaching consensus on official Kentucky revenue estimates for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, using updated S&P Global economic forecasts compared with the September presentation. Staff explained that the updated forecast relied partly on alternative data because of the federal government shutdown, and they walked through changes in national and Kentucky economic assumptions across control, optimistic, and pessimistic scenarios. The control forecast was described as slightly more optimistic in the near term but more cautious in fiscal 2027 and 2028, with GDP growth revised up for the current year and down somewhat in the outer years. The pessimistic scenario now assumed a two-quarter recession beginning in the current quarter, while the optimistic scenario was given a higher probability weight than before. The presenters highlighted several Kentucky-relevant variables that changed since September, including weaker manufacturing employment, weaker housing starts, weaker consumer sentiment, and lower expected non-farm employment in fiscal 2026. At the same time, wage and salary disbursements were revised upward in fiscal 2027, reflecting higher disposable income from tax changes, and real consumer spending was expected to be stronger in the near term. They also discussed assumptions about tariffs, business profits, the Federal Reserve, unemployment, oil prices, retail sales, vehicle sales, exports, and consumer sentiment, noting that some indicators were little changed while others shifted materially. Consumer sentiment was attributed to affordability concerns, tariff impacts, and a general sense of malaise, but was expected to improve in later years from a low base. Members asked follow-up questions about why the forecast worsened in later years and about the consumer sentiment assumptions. Staff responded that the forecast assumed larger take-home pay and refunds from tax withholding changes, along with some easing of tariff effects, which they believed would help offset a negative wealth effect from stock market declines. They also noted that S&P Global’s December forecast, which had already been published, was essentially consistent with the presentation and that the firm believed its earlier assumptions had tracked recent data well. No vote or final action was recorded in the portion provided, but the discussion was aimed at settling the revenue estimates that will underpin the upcoming branch budget bills.

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• The reason that other sub was available was because it was an emergency bill or a dummy bill.
• The reason that other sub was available was because it was an emergency bill or a dummy bill.

Bills: SB264, SB261

Keywords: election integrity, voter coercion, public safety, emergency procedures, polling place security, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, 996, all

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• We're going to start with Lane Thor, principal on real property tax from, I believe, the Ryan Law Firm
• Thor, go ahead and introduce yourself formally for the record and proceed. Mr.
• Thor.
• <01:57:53.360> Thor.
• Thor. Um, and if you >> Uh thank you, Mr. Thor.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're going to talk about the Thor-Freya area, going from about 5th Street to 29th, and that's on the
• That's the street that connects to Thor and Freya, that couplet that the officer showed.

Keywords: 904, all

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• We're going to talk about the Thor/Freya area, going from about 5th Street to 29th, and that's on the
• That's the street that connects to Thor and Freya, that couplet that the officer showed.

Summary: The committee began with member introductions, then heard a presentation on a draft final report studying alternative funding mechanisms for sidewalks and related pedestrian infrastructure. Consultants said current local funding sources are insufficient, with most jurisdictions unable to complete planned sidewalk networks within 50 years. They evaluated four options: a sidewalk utility fee, a modified transportation benefit district sales tax, a new real estate excise tax option, and expanded stormwater fee use for ADA sidewalk ramps. The consultants recommended authorizing the modified TBD sales tax and new REET option, considering a sidewalk utility despite legal uncertainty, broadening any authorization to all pedestrian improvements, and not pursuing the stormwater fee option. Members asked about legal authority, fairness, revenue adequacy, and whether jurisdictions had been consulted; the presenters said state enabling legislation would likely be needed for a sidewalk utility and that fairness could be defined either by direct benefit or by need. The committee then received an update on the 2025 assessment of city transportation funding needs. The consultants reported that city transportation revenues have grown in some local and federal categories since 2019, but state revenues have remained relatively flat and smaller cities are especially affected by declining fuel tax revenues and limited tax bases. They estimated annual city transportation needs at $4.25 billion, average annual spending at $1.89 billion, and a funding gap of $2.37 billion, larger than in the prior study because of updated data, inclusion of system improvements, and higher preservation costs. Draft recommendations focused on reducing costs and improving efficiency, preserving and increasing state support, and expanding local funding options, including preservation-first spending, a permanent federal fund exchange program, streamlined review processes, better coordination with WSDOT, possible property tax flexibility, and exploration of new local tools. Members raised questions about design standards, the role of density and transit, federal compliance, and whether the report would identify specific consolidation or process changes. The committee also heard a project update on evaluating zero-emission vehicle and electrification programs funded by the Climate Commitment Act. Consultants said they had reviewed roughly 23 programs and projects across seven agencies and were now evaluating options to improve delivery, including process improvements, reorganizing programs, or consolidating governance and administrative functions. Early findings highlighted staffing shortages, duplication and variation across agencies, differing levels of risk, and the challenge of coordinating climate priorities across agencies with other core missions. Members asked about program outcomes, administrative costs, whether some programs should have exit strategies, and how to strengthen the EV Coordinating Council. Finally, WSDOT provided an implementation update on its new public-private partnership authority under SB 5801, saying work is underway to prepare governance, legal, policy, and organizational structures ahead of the January 1, 2027 effective date.

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• They may be used as a crash test dummy, even though they don't say that, it'll say automobile or non-scientific
• With a good amphomorphic dummy that would replicate the body, they would actually run tests to see if

Bills: SB1406, SB1681, SB2480, SB2721

Keywords: body donation, medical science, forensic science, willed body program, informed consent, boarding home, boarding home facility, adult care home, group home, assisted living, county reporting, municipal reporting, annual report, reasonable accommodation, fair housing, disability accommodation, local ordinance, permit requirement, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC

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• We went from dangling chads to dummy mandering. We went from dangling chads to dummy mandering.
• I was just going to say, um, let me just explain that the dummy mandering.

Keywords: 999, senate, all