Karen Berg — The chair says questions will begin with Senator Berg.
Keturah Herron — Called during roll call.
Keturah Herron — Used in the breaker-box analogy as an example of replacing a light when it goes out.
Keturah Herron — The speaker thanked Senator Herring for his encouraging words and acknowledged the good work he does, including his efforts in Louisville.
Lindsey Tichenor — Called during roll call.
George Brown — Called during roll call and responded present.
George Brown — Representative Brown engages Chairman Jackson in a sustained exchange about incarceration costs and the effects on children, repeatedly referencing Mr. Little in that context. The discussion continues across several consecutive transcript segments without a topic change and concludes with Chairman Jackson thanking the speaker and closing the exchange.
George Brown — The speaker addresses Brother Brown while discussing preferred language around father absence.
George Brown — Praised for being astute on fiscal components; the speaker says Brown was not referenced in the report discussion.
Beverly Chester-Burton — Called during roll call and responded present; transcription rendered as Hevron.
Robby Mills — Senator Robby Mills is discussed as the sponsor of Resolution 112 and the person who requested the discussion about creating a task force on fatherhood initiatives. He is noted as being absent due to a family obligation but expected to follow the conversation and provide input.
Robby Mills — Mentioned as someone the speaker has worked with.
Mark Ludwig — Mark Ludwig, executive director of the National Council for Equal Shared Parenting, was introduced and then began his testimony via Zoom. He spoke about fatherhood, equal shared parenting, and the policy history surrounding these issues, continuing the same opening testimony across the consecutive segments.
Jason Nemes — Representative Jason Petrie is cited as having worked on the 50/50 rebuttable presumption bill.
Gary Clemons — The speaker says Senator Karla May co-sponsored one of his bills in Missouri and quoted her as saying Ferguson has more of a fatherless problem than a race problem.
friend of mine — A former prisoner who reformed his life, became a father, and started an organization to reconnect fathers and children.
Donald Douglas — The speaker says he has spoken with Senator Douglas several times, describes Douglas as very passionate about the issue, and notes that he has worked with him.
Max Wise — The chair says Senator Wise co-sponsored the resolution.
Nima Kulkarni — Representative Kulkarni thanked the presenter and then raised related questions about fatherlessness, its causes, and the role of incarceration.
Reginald Thomas — Referenced as having raised related points about the issue.
Reginald Thomas — The speaker notes that Reginald Thomas carried House Bill 185 in the Senate.
Mr. Ludwig — Committee members thanked Mr. Ludwig for his presentation and continued discussing his remarks about father absence, acknowledging the need for resources, legal support, and reintegration programs for fathers as part of broader policy solutions.
Carla May — Referenced as having testified that some Black dads are pushed away rather than walking away.
Herb Sullivan — Identified as the founder of the St. Louis Fathers and Family Support Center.
Mr. Little — Thanked in closing, likely the prior speaker being addressed.
Lindsey Burke — The speaker referenced Representative Brown's earlier comment about developing legislation.
David Cozart — David Cozart is introduced as a longtime fatherhood advocate in Lexington who leads the Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families. He then begins his remarks by introducing his colleagues and describing the collaborative network of people doing this work.
Sister Ebony O'Rear — Introduced as a Louisville, Kentucky regional engagement agent and part of the presentation team.
Robert Stivers — Mentioned as another recipient for the suggestions.
Robert Stivers — Mentioned as another recipient for the suggestions.
Robert Stivers — Mentioned as another recipient for the suggestions.
Robert Stivers — Credited with already asking for policy recommendations.
Robert Stivers — Addressed directly while apologizing for being late.
Robert Stivers — Credited with already asking for policy recommendations.
Robert Stivers — Addressed directly while apologizing for being late.
Robert Stivers — Credited with already asking for policy recommendations.
Robert Stivers — Addressed directly while apologizing for being late.
Robert Stivers — Addressed directly while apologizing for being late.
Tyler — Thanked for sharing his story and testimony about re-entry, fathers, and incarceration.
Mia O'Ray — Mia O'Ray is recognized in the back of the room and applauded for being a spelling bee champion at Simple Elementary.
Mia — The speaker says Mia was the first person hugged upon arriving.
Adam Moore — Representative Jackson is mentioned repeatedly in the course of a discussion about working with fathers in jail, prevention efforts through fatherhood, and related commission matters, ending with a direct thank-you to Representative Jackson.
Mr. Cozart — Mr. Cozart is praised as eloquent and recognized as someone the speaker has heard many times before, indicating he is a frequent and familiar witness.
Brandon Smith — Mr. Reed was warmly welcomed and thanked for being present, with the speaker expressing pleasure at seeing him and having him there.
Mr. Griffith — The speaker thanked Mr. Griffith for his testimony.
Mr. Barrett — Mr. Barrett is reassured that it is okay to feel nervous before speaking.
Joe Griffith — Introduced as a board member with expertise and experience in child and family welfare.
Tyler Barrett — Described as a brother with lived experience who moved from participant to practitioner and is part of the team.
Tyler Barrett — Tyler Barrett introduced himself as an Eastern Kentucky Regional Engagement Agent and a person with lived experience, then described his long struggle with addiction, his recovery, and the loss of custody of his children. He explained that his wife introduced him to CCFF and the Kentucky Dad Academy, which connected him with other men, helped him work through trauma-related parenting challenges, and gave him a sense of purpose. He said the experience led him to speak publicly about fatherhood, including a national speaking opportunity in Florida, and eventually to teach his first Kentucky Dad Huddle, where he facilitated a meaningful conversation for fathers.