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• Chair votes aye. >> Members voting on SB 2795.
• Chair votes aye. Vice Chair also votes aye. Senator Ihara votes aye. Senator Moriwaki votes aye.
• Chair votes<02:05:14.159> I. votes I. votes I.
• technology to defer. technology to defer.
• the vote. the vote.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on bills addressing tobacco/vape enforcement, psychology licensure, hospital price transparency, prior authorization, and medical cannabis. The chair opened by explaining the one-minute testimony limit and that written testimony had been reviewed. For SB 2175 on disposable electronic smoking devices, the Department of Health said the bill’s placement in litter-control law was not a good fit because disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous materials like lithium and nicotine, but it supported the intent and pointed to a related measure. Public health and tobacco-control advocates strongly supported the bill, citing youth use, toxic waste, battery fires, and the need to tighten definitions and remove exemptions; a long list of organizations and individuals were noted in support, with no opposition mentioned. For SB 2410, which would create a state directory and enforcement tools for authorized e-cigarette products, the Attorney General’s office strongly supported the measure and said it would help enforce the FDA-authorized list of products through certification, inspections, and civil penalties. The Department of Health said thousands of illegal products remain on the market and cited youth usage rates, while public health groups also supported the bill. One tobacco industry-related witness was noted in opposition. SB 2080, the psychology interjurisdictional compact, drew support from the Department of Corrections, which said it had severe staffing shortages and that the compact would help fill gaps, especially for forensic psychology and neighbor island facilities. Some committee members raised concerns about whether the compact would loosen licensure standards and reduce licensing revenue, and the Board of Psychology was said to be meeting and had not taken a formal position; testimony also noted the need for resources if the compact were adopted. The committee also heard SB 2276 on surgical assistance, with DCCA in opposition and a supporter from the field, but little discussion followed. SB 2277 on hospital price transparency drew support from consumer and patient advocates, who argued that clearer pricing would reduce medical debt and help patients shop for care; DCCA and the Department of Health offered comments, with the department suggesting an alternative enforcement model using outside review entities and noting that implementation would require significant staffing and funding. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, saying federal transparency rules already cover the issue and state law could create duplication. SB 2282 on prior authorization received comments from insurers and providers; HMSA asked that the bill be set aside pending the report of the prior authorization working group created by Act 151, while the Hawaii Medical Association said prior authorization is a major burden but deferred to regulators on resources. Finally, SB 2413 on medical cannabis was supported by the Office of Medical Cannabis and others, who said the bill would close a patient-access gap by allowing viable seed sales; one witness suggested clarifying jurisdictional language and allowing dispensaries to sell seeds to each other. The committee then began SB 2425 on health insurance, where an addiction treatment provider testified that insurers’ refusal to honor assignment-of-benefits payments can delay reimbursement and create relapse risk for patients, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.

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• Members, I'd like to take a vote on the A9 amendment.
• In fact, 80% of helium's usage is for MRI technology, so it is critical to the medical technology field
• In fact, 80% of helium's usage is for MRI technology, so it is critical to the medical technology field
• > Medical<01:05:12.119> Technology<01:05:13.039> field critical to the Medical Technology
• <01:14:58.800> so was involved in in MRI um technology so was involved in in MRI um technology

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• <00:02:34.640> to that the commission um did vote to that the commission um did vote to provide
• those commission vote voted to modify those commission vote voted to modify those and<00:09:48.240
• between different technologies. between different technologies.
• <01:14:16.960> have by these specific technologies have by these specific technologies have
• <01:14:34.239> to contributions of these technologies to contributions of these technologies

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• It will increase efficiencies that we may not have due to technology.
• Technological standard, the next-gen TV ATSC 3.0.
• Explain this technological change, its timeline, projected costs, and how does this technological change
• Transmitters and to get the ATSC 3 technology.
• Their technology is commonly known as Exen Nexten does a few things.

Keywords: 914, all

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• >> Vote<01:55:08.000> yes. >> Vote yes. >> Vote yes.
• vote the way that they're going to vote. vote the way that they're going to vote.
• I ask for a no vote. vote. vote.
• Weineberg, how do you vote? Weineberg, how do you vote? >> Vote. >> Vote.
• We urge a no vote. vote. vote.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House opened with a quorum call, a Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal in a lighthearted exchange honoring Representative Bacon’s father. Members then announced upcoming committee meetings, including State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs; Finance; and Appropriations. The chamber moved into third reading and took up a series of bills, with several laid over or moved on the calendar before votes began. The House adopted House Bill 1433 on firefighter behavioral health benefits, House Bill 1416 on transfers from the Universal High School Scholarship Cash Fund, and House Bill 1431 on occupational licensure portability. It also adopted House Bill 1426, a Department of Law report bill, after a technical third-reading amendment correcting numbering errors. House Bill 1063, requiring an accessible list of secure transportation providers on certain department websites, also passed. In addition, the chamber adopted Senate Bill 172 on the Front Range Passenger Rail District, Senate Bill 93 on workers’ compensation coverage compliance, Senate Bill 175 on experience modification factors in workers’ compensation, Senate Bill 131 on abusive practices in sports betting, Senate Bill 165 on species conservation funding, Senate Bill 157 on a town with critical water infrastructure, Senate Bill 154 on Colorado Channel Authority Board appointments, and House Bill 1286 requiring a human present when an automated driving system operates a commercial motor vehicle. House Bill 1422, concerning security measures for certain governmental entities, drew the most extended debate. Representative Luck opposed it, citing concerns about creating a legislative police force, language affecting online speech and constituent conduct, and what she described as a workaround for TABOR. Representative Clifford explained the bill’s security provisions and sought a technical amendment to address local records language; the amendment and the bill both passed, though with notable opposition. House Bill 1424, increasing protections for persons engaged with transportation network companies, also prompted extensive testimony from Representative Wilford, who described her own assault by a rideshare driver and argued that Uber and Lyft have minimized and obscured sexual assault data while failing to protect riders; after a technical amendment, the bill passed. The House then continued with additional third-reading votes, including House Bill 1325 on natural medicine, which passed despite some opposition.

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• Joe has been instrumental in shaping multiple industries, including technology, health care, media, energy
• The Netherlands is home to one of the most specialized important pieces of technology in the global economy
• much to send this technology to China? And Mr.
• And third, I will focus on our cooperation with the Netherlands on critical and emerging technologies
• are going back and forth to vote so that's why I will be leaving to go vote and be back shortly wonderful

Keywords: diplomatic nominations, foreign policy, ambassadors, U.S.-European relations, Bilateral relationships, security, trade

Summary: The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.

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• They did so in unprecedented ways, using new, novel tools and technologies of the 21st century.
• We've got to vote and then we'll get back here. Thank you. Ms. Hemingway.
• Federal and state governments fund and promote censorship and blacklisting technology.
• Media and technology companies have come under withering attack. Why?
• It's not as though modern technology has presented us with purely unique, sui generis...

Keywords: censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.

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• voting operations technology and election resources account.
• voting operations technology and election resources account.
• voting operations technology and election resources account.
• provisions relating to the technology provisions relating to the technology platform<00:37:36.359
• voting period. voting period. Then<01:16:27.440> Mr.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• That requires a two-thirds vote for us to get to correct. Correct.
• Senator Campos votes yes. Senator Gonzalez Senator Gonzalez votes yes. Senator Lanier, no.
• Senator Lanier votes no. Senator Padilla, yes. Senator Padilla votes yes. Senator Steinborne, yes.
• Senator Steinborne votes yes. Senator Tobiassen, no. Senator Tobiassen votes no.
• Senator Trujillo votes yes. Senator Woods, yes. Senator Woods votes. Yes, Senator Shendo votes yes.

Keywords: 996, all

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• As I'm sure you're aware, we've been funded the last few years for LPR technology.
• It's proven to be a very useful technological tool for New Mexico State Police.
• There is a check and balance there to ensure correct usage of this technology.
• I think what I heard you say is maybe it could block the reader if it was the right technology.
• No, and I'd like to explain my vote. Representative Reeb. Yes. Leader Sapansky. Yes.

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• The Senate Technology and Telecommunications Committee will come to order.
• The vote will now occur, and the clerk will call the roll.
• I would respectfully request everybody's vote on this.
• Members, the vote will now occur on House Bill 4358. If you favor the measure, vote aye.
• If you pose the measure, vote nay. Kirkcal coloro.

Bills: HB1782, HB2293, HB3176, HB3544, HB3546, HB3619, HB4358

Keywords: artificial intelligence, education reform, innovation, funding, advisory council, broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development

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• Next, we have missing endangered persons information clearinghouse technology upgrade.
• FDLEs... endangered persons information clearinghouse technology upgrade.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 156 is reported favorably. Thank you, Senator Leak.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 54 is reported favorably. Thank you, Senator Sharif.
• And by your vote, CS for SB 296 is reported favorably.

Summary: The committee received a presentation on the Governor’s fiscal year 2026-2027 public safety budget, which totals $8.2 billion for the public safety silo and includes funding for the Departments of Law Enforcement, Juvenile Justice, and Corrections, along with courts and legal affairs. The Governor’s Office highlighted recurring reductions and vacancy eliminations, while agency heads outlined their major requests: FDLE sought funding for fentanyl enforcement, career offender registry staffing, alert-system upgrades, alcohol testing modernization, officer wellness, criminal intelligence, and immigration-related intelligence work; DJJ requested money for the Florida Scholars Academy, uniforms, residential services, a new Broward detention center, and facility maintenance; and DOC requested major increases for officer pay, additional staff, facility construction and maintenance, communications upgrades, inmate health care, pharmaceuticals, and food service. Members questioned FDLE about immigration enforcement and public records burdens, and DOC about staffing, capacity, mental health services, contraband, housing, and whether prison beds were being used for immigration detainees. Public testimony also urged better prison conditions and basic necessities for incarcerated people. The committee then took up and reported favorably CS/SB 156, the Jason Rayner Act, which would strengthen penalties and clarify that a person may not resist an officer with violence when the officer is performing official duties. An amendment conforming the bill to House language was adopted, and the bill passed with Senator Smith voting no. The committee also adopted an amendment and reported favorably CS/SB 54, which concerns use of substances affecting cognitive function and limits certain medical-record disclosures to information relevant to investigations of violent offenders; Senator Smith voted no on that measure as well. Next, the committee considered Senator Berman’s bills on domestic and dating violence. CS/SB 296 would direct a study of a secure web-based alert platform for victims, including a discreet phone-number/code system and geolocation support, and would expand the Address Confidentiality Program to dating-violence victims. The bill drew emotional support testimony from survivors and advocates describing the dangers victims face when trying to leave abusive situations, and it was reported favorably. Its companion, CS/SB 298, would extend public-records protections in the Address Confidentiality Program to dating-violence victims; it was also reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• Reed is a vote. Carpenter is a vote.
• Reed is a vote. Reed is a vote.
• Appears all members wishing to vote have voted.
• I vote. Sorry.
• or explain their vote? or explain their vote?

Keywords: 958, all

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• I'm also okay to vote on this, too. Oh, I'm so sorry. Schultz. That was the deciding vote.
• Not voting. Brian not voting. Alanis? Aye. Connolly? Not voting. Ellis? Aye. Flora? Garcia? Haynie?
• Haney, not voting. Hoover, aye. Hoover, aye. Culra, not voting. Maritzu not voting.
• Meritz, not voting. Meritsuchi, not voting. Pellerin, not voting. Schultz, not voting.
• That has 14 votes. That's... Aye. Haney, aye. Hoover, aye. That has 14 votes.

Summary: The committee hearing centered first on AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, which would direct CalEPA to identify major fossil fuel companies, study California’s climate damages, and assess fees on the largest polluters to fund resilience, recovery, and related projects. The author and supporters argued the bill would make polluters help pay for climate harms, protect taxpayers, create jobs in construction and clean energy, and dedicate at least 40% of funds to disadvantaged communities. Support testimony came from environmental justice groups, labor, youth advocates, health organizations, and many individual witnesses, while opponents from the building trades, chambers of commerce, petroleum, and business groups warned it would raise fuel and consumer costs, threaten refinery jobs, and create legal and economic uncertainty. Committee members debated the bill’s impact on affordability, jobs, refinery closures, and whether cap-and-trade already addresses climate funding needs. The committee ultimately voted to give AB 1243 a due pass recommendation to the Judiciary Committee, with the roll left open. After AB 1243, the committee moved to another bill on wildfire mitigation and related resilience work. The author said the measure addresses a long-running wildfire problem and accepted committee amendments, describing the bill as a response to increasingly severe wildfire seasons and the need to help communities stay safe and rebuild after disasters. The transcript cuts off as that presentation begins, so no final action on the second bill is shown in the excerpt.

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• We are encouraging you to vote no on HB 1461.
• Technology in this industry changes very rapidly.
• We are encouraging you to vote no on HB1461.
• Technology in this elimination of the CEU requirements.
• Technology in this industry changes very rapidly.

Summary: The committee first took up a local beverage-license bill for the World Equestrian Center in Marion County. The sponsor described the facility’s size, economic impact, and rapid expansion, and explained that the bill would direct DBPR to issue a special license for qualifying equestrian sports facilities. After questions about whether the carve-out would set a precedent for other businesses, the sponsor said the unique facts of the facility justified the bill. An amendment narrowed the off-premises alcohol authority so the license would allow beer and wine only for off-premises sales, while still allowing on-premises sales of all alcoholic beverages and a standalone bar on the premises. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 16-1, with Representative Rayner voting no. The committee then heard PCS for HB 1461, a broad regulatory-reform bill that would repeal continuing education requirements for certain licensed professionals, eliminate several boards/councils/commissions at DBPR and DACS, remove some secondary licenses, and expand licensure pathways. The sponsors argued that most complaints are already handled administratively, that the boards create bureaucracy and cost, and that the bill would improve efficiency without changing initial licensure standards. Members raised concerns about whether DBPR has the subject-matter expertise to replace professional boards, especially for engineering, harbor pilots, electrical work, home inspection, architecture, interior design, and related fields, and about whether removing continuing education could weaken public safety and code compliance. Public testimony on the PCS was mixed but leaned strongly against the bill from affected professions. Opponents from architecture, electrical contracting, home inspection, geology, interior design, real estate, and related groups argued that the boards provide technical expertise, discipline, and updated knowledge tied to changing building codes and safety standards, and that continuing education is important for public protection. Some supporters, including representatives of CPAs and landscape architects, said they appreciated efforts to streamline licensing and reduce anti-competitive barriers but still had concerns about specific provisions. The committee adopted two amendments: one requiring 30 days’ notice for an address change for a prescription sales business, and a second technical amendment. No final vote on the PCS was taken in the portion provided.

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• /c><00:54:42.200> y<00:54:43.200> 163<00:54:43.799> a Technology the vote being
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• Members, take your seats. vote 208 voting a 161 voting a the vote 208 voting a 161 voting a the committee
• The vote: 202 voting yea, 169 voting nay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• submit that a vote for HR hcr1<01:12:15.360> is<01:12:15.480> a<01:12:15.639> vote<
• a vote against strong borders jobs a vote against strong borders against<01:12:20.360> military
• an executive session discussion and vote an executive session discussion and vote on<05:40:40.440
• Ask me what my vote is to make a change. Oh, Mr. Chairman, what would you like to vote? Chair: Yes.
• <05:51:25.558> chair<05:51:25.840> votes vote chair votes vote chair votes yes<05:51:28.718

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• Anyone wish to change their vote? Thank you. Anyone wish to change their vote?
• We will take a roll call vote. Okay, we will take a roll call vote.
• Anyone wish to change their vote? Anyone wish to change their vote?
• , a voice vote.
• We're going to do a roll call vote on the motion to call for the vote.

Keywords: 909, all

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• If we could vote on that adopted.
• The governor had proposed, including one for upgrading technology and especially utilizing AI technology
• And then we should move on. spent and technology is uh improving at spent and technology is uh improving
• Um, assisted technology and grants.
• I would say vote no on that.

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• Senator Pinto votes yes. Senator Pinto votes yes. Senator Pope votes yes. Senator Ramos votes yes.
• Senator Scott votes yes. Senator Cedia Lopez votes yes. Senator Share votes yes.
• Senator Shendo votes yes. Senator Sandoz votes yes. Senator Solz votes yes.
• Senator Tobias votes yes. Senator Townsend votes yes. Senator Trujillo votes yes.
• Senator Wilson votes yes. Senator Wilson votes yes. Senator Worth votes yes.

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