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• piloted with the state right now with ECECD to bring in children that are not on an IEP and start integrating
• In comprehensive integrated approaches for addressing problems and enhancing healthy development, policymakers
• And applies the core features of our multi-layer system of support to deliberately integrate mental health
• These aren't AI or anything like that.
• If Level all is integrated into a student inform statewide information student, um, platform, the platform

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• And then finally, there's a lot of AI-related news in the headlines.
• Is it AI? Is it something that predated AI?
• Is it AI? It could be.
• So this will be something to watch going forward as we think about the impact of AI.
• So if we have support from AI, Arizona can be embracing AI.

Summary: The Finance Advisory Committee received an update on the state revenue forecast and broader economic conditions. Staff said the April forecast was more cautious than January’s, citing greater uncertainty from the Iran conflict and other macroeconomic risks. Available general fund resources for the four-year period were revised down from $577 million in January to $378 million in April, with no change to expenditure estimates. George Hammond of the University of Arizona then presented on the national, state, and local economy, emphasizing risks from geopolitical conflict, tariffs, federal policy uncertainty, labor supply constraints, and elevated housing costs. He said Arizona job growth had been weak and driven mainly by health care, while inflation in Phoenix remained moderate but shelter and consumer commodity prices were still elevated. He also noted that population growth is increasingly dependent on net migration as natural increase slows. Panelists generally echoed the cautious outlook. Liz St. Clair said Arizona’s near-term revenue outlook still had some support from tourism and a strong spring season, but rising fuel costs and the duration of the Middle East conflict could pressure discretionary spending and revenues. Jim Rounds argued the economy was likely headed for a soft landing, though he warned that federal borrowing, inflation, workforce shortages, and energy reliability remain concerns; he also criticized leaving the Rainy Day Fund unused. Danny Court said the housing market remains under pressure on the ownership side, while rental supply and industrial demand have been relatively strong, and he noted sticky inflation and immigration declines as additional risks. Doug Walls explained that large employment benchmark revisions were affecting Arizona’s job numbers, and said the latest report showed slower but more balanced growth, though labor force declines and a higher unemployment rate were concerning. Lorenzo Romero added that business activity appears resilient in the low-hire, low-fire environment, but warned about debt burdens, uneven wage growth, and ongoing uncertainty. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• that AI bots blow up?
• I do think we need to get a handle on the AI bots. You know, there's already provisions in the law.
• Let's say it's a different AI bot every single time.
• Let's say it's a different AI bot every single time.
• Let's say it's a different AI bot every single time.

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• We're also using AI right now.
• We're also using AI right now.
• We're also using AI right now.
• We're also using AI right now.
• </c><02:36:19.359><c> We</c> done with AI around adjudication. We done with AI around adjudication.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Protecting Floridians from the dangers of artificial intelligence, including an AI Bill of Rights for
• I think that this bill weakens protections for parents and for consumers when it comes to AI.
• of AI, then they say, wait a second, the Florida Legislature said they did something about this.
• But the bill is a little bit of a catch-22, because while we are actually stifling development of AI
• Senator Leake did, that this is not going to be the last time we do an AI bill.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• </c><00:10:27.640><c> data</c><00:10:28.040><c> war</c> war in AI data war war in AI data war um um um
• And so, whoever wins that race, the AI race, may be the winner when it comes to national defense.
• And the reason for that is we need power for AI.
• </c><00:10:51.640><c> race</c><00:10:52.560><c> um</c> the AI race um the AI race um may<00:10:53.600
• </c> that is we need power for for AI. that is we need power for for AI.

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• AI is not going away. AI is accelerating.
• The main focus here is that students in Arizona will learn how to properly prompt AI, because if you
• Secondarily, it forces them to be taught to look at the moral and ethical implications of AI use.
• They should be learning reading and math, and I don't think AI is an appropriate use of time. Mr.
• I still don't support AI. I can't support this. Thanks. I still don't support AI.

Summary: The committee heard concurrence and Senate-amendment explanations on a series of House measures. HCR 2001 would place a constitutional question before voters on election-related changes, including limiting voting to U.S. citizens, banning foreign national election contributions, requiring government-issued ID, and allowing ballot tabulation at the voting location; supporters described it as an election-security and faster-counting measure, while members noted possible county costs and the need for future appropriations if approved. HB 2305 on private towing was described as a statewide response to predatory towing, with Senate changes delaying local rate updates and creating a study/reporting framework for towing enforcement. HB 2321 would require DCS to place security freezes on children’s credit records, but the Senate removed the appropriation. HB 2397 revised HOA/condominium sale-notice procedures, and HB 2398 required insurance coverage for peer-to-peer or charter watercraft rentals while clarifying that ordinary boat ownership would not be mandated to carry insurance. The committee also reviewed HB 2406, which the Senate struck and replaced with confidentiality protections for records involving deceased minors and minor victims of child abuse; HB 2408, which revised nursing board complaint and expungement procedures, added complainant confidentiality protections, and required public posting of policy statements; and HB 2755, which was substantially rewritten to facilitate the sale of underperforming state trust lands by allowing certain lessees to apply to purchase parcels through an appraisal-and-auction process. Members discussed a specific Dairy Queen/state land parcel example as the practical impetus for HB 2755. HB 2957 would bar governments from requiring digital/mobile driver licenses for services and limit ADOT’s retention and use of identity documents and biometric data, with the sponsor emphasizing privacy and federal-law carveouts. Finally, HB 4005 would require AI instruction in schools, with the Senate expanding it from district-level instruction to grade-specific student requirements and directing ADE on curriculum development. Supporters framed AI literacy as essential for students’ future competitiveness and ethical use, while opponents objected to the mandate and questioned its fit for charter schools and core academics. The meeting ended after the committee moved through the bills and adjourned.

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• And then finally, there's a lot of AI-related news in the headlines.
• Is it AI? Is it? Is it something that predated AI?
• Is it AI? It could be.
• So this will be something to watch going forward as we think about the impact of AI.
• So if we have support from AI, Arizona can be embracing AI.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: At the April meeting of the Finance Advisory Committee, staff presented an updated state revenue forecast that was more cautious than January’s because of heightened economic uncertainty tied to the Iran conflict and broader national risks. The general fund’s available resources were revised down from $577 million in January to $378 million in the April forecast, with the lower estimate driven by reduced revenue projections while spending assumptions were unchanged. Staff said the outlook depends heavily on how long the Middle East conflict lasts and noted that a prolonged disruption could weaken the forecast further, while a quick resolution could improve conditions. George Hammond of the University of Arizona gave a broad economic overview, highlighting geopolitical risk, elevated oil and gasoline prices, sticky inflation, weak Arizona job growth, and uncertainty around federal policy, tariffs, immigration, and AI-related investment. He said Arizona’s recent job growth has been very weak and concentrated mainly in health services, while most other sectors lost jobs, and he attributed much of the slowdown to low hiring rather than layoffs. He also discussed population growth, noting that Arizona remains above the national average but is increasingly dependent on net migration as natural increase slows, and he warned that housing affordability remains strained even as Phoenix inflation has moderated. Panelists generally echoed the cautious outlook but pointed to some offsets. Liz St. Clair said Arizona’s near-term revenues could benefit from tourism tied to spring training and the Final Four, though higher fuel costs could dampen discretionary spending. Other panelists noted that the federal policy environment, tariffs, and immigration changes are likely to restrain growth, while productivity gains, especially from technology and AI, may help businesses maintain output. Several members also discussed housing, saying single-family permits have fallen while rental supply has improved affordability, and they raised concerns about labor-force growth, wage disparities, and the reliability of recent employment data revisions. No formal votes or actions were taken.

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• I'm here today to talk about two things: AIS prevention funding and also touch on cannabis aid.
• </c> today to talk about two things uh AIS today to talk about two things uh AIS prevention<00:51:20.280
• , the County AIS Prevention Aid is the most economical.
• </c><00:54:07.040><c> prevention</c> known as the county AIS prevention known as the county AIS prevention
• 00:54:32.520><c> AIS</c><00:54:33.079><c> prevention</c> in Minnesota the county AIS prevention in Minnesota

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There is also a program integrity issue. The CCC is not only an emergency response workforce.
• Technology continues to be integrated into everything we...
• Technology continues to be integrated into everything we do: fire prevention, suppression, detection
• techniques, using cameras, AI, fire spread modeling, night vision aviation resources, and satellites
• The program integration and administration, the department would leverage existing administrative structures

Summary: The subcommittee met to discuss several California Conservation Corps (CCC) and Cal Fire budget proposals, with no votes taken and all items held open for a future hearing. The CCC overview highlighted the program’s 50th anniversary, its statewide conservation, disaster response, education, and workforce development work, and its funding mix of General Fund and fee-for-service reimbursements. Members praised the program’s impact on young adults and communities, and asked about revenue sources, partnerships, recruitment, and outcomes for Corps members after service. A major CCC item was reopening and staffing the Greenwood Residential Center in El Dorado County. The department said the center is needed to restore local wildfire and fuel-break capacity, especially when winter road closures limit access to other facilities. The LAO said the proposal has merit but suggested the Legislature consider lower-cost alternatives, such as using fewer new Corps members or delaying opening, given the budget condition. The committee also discussed a proposal to move CCC hand crews to a seven-day wildfire readiness schedule; the department argued this is needed to match Cal Fire’s year-round operations and reduce chronic staffing gaps, while the LAO recommended considering partial funding or other cost-saving options. Cal Fire’s department overview focused on year-round wildfire response, vegetation management, community preparedness, and the 66-hour workweek rollout. Members asked about contract counties, federal partnerships, reforestation capacity, and the use of cap-and-invest and General Fund dollars amid structural deficits. Cal Fire said its nursery capacity is far below reforestation needs and relies on public-private partnerships, and it described reimbursements for work on federal lands. The committee also discussed defensible space inspections, with Cal Fire seeking permanent staffing to replace temporary positions and maintain its goal of 250,000 inspections annually; the LAO suggested alternatives such as different funding mixes, a reinstated SRA fee, or one-time funding. Finally, the committee heard a request to increase Cal Fire’s fixed-wing pilot and mechanic contract. Cal Fire said the larger, more complex aircraft fleet and year-round fire season require more pilots and maintainers, and that contracting provides flexibility and avoids some benefit costs. The LAO said the proposal addresses significant health and safety concerns and merits consideration, while members questioned whether in-house staffing or longer contract terms might be more cost-effective. Throughout the hearing, members emphasized wildfire risk, budget pressures, and the need to balance public safety with fiscal discipline.

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• We'll start with ESG integration. E stands for environmental. S stands for social.
• Social is another area; with AI, that is commonly becoming a big issue, and that actually goes across
• She spends a lot of her time on that ESG integration that I talked about and making sure that... ...making
• Custody determinations and imprisonment implicate liberty, human flourishing, and the integrity of families
• Custody determinations and imprisonment implicate liberty, human flourishing, and the integrity of families

Bills: SB5439, SB6109, SB6304

Keywords: investment, thermal coal, divestment, state investment board, fossil fuels, environmental impact, renewable energy, detention facilities, state funds, privatization, criminal justice reform, Washington State Investment Board, responsible investment, sustainability, corporate governance, 904, all

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• Because I find it a little ironic that the anti-data folks are using AI to counteract AI.
• Regarding the data center buildout specifically, the book *Empire of AI* chronicles the history of AI
• These are examples of AI model hallucinations based on having bad data points training the models.
• To train AI occurred on October 7th attack by Hamas on Israel, which saw the AI targeting system decimate
• out there with the compute power and AI billbo.

Summary: The committee met in Grand Forks, approved the February 26 minutes by voice vote, and recessed for a tour of Minnkota Power Cooperative before hearing presentations on large energy consumers and related infrastructure issues. The first presentation, from the North Dakota Transmission Authority, focused on the need for better local decision-making tools for counties, townships, and planning and zoning boards facing major projects such as transmission lines, pipelines, data centers, wind, solar, and large-scale agriculture. The speaker urged more objective, data-driven analysis, noted that local officials often have limited time and resources, and said the state should support training and tools through groups like the League of Cities and the Association of Counties. Members asked about proactive outreach, data center ordinances, and how to avoid subsidizing large loads or causing reliability problems. The Division of Air Quality then discussed environmental oversight of data centers, emphasizing that North Dakota’s air remains among the cleanest in the country and that the agency’s role is limited to air, water discharge, stormwater, and waste—not zoning or water use. The presentation explained that data centers generally have low direct emissions but may rely on diesel backup generators when the grid is unavailable, which creates air-quality concerns; the department said it is requiring air monitors at some projects to collect real-world data and guide future decisions. Members asked about generator emissions, misinformation, monitoring costs, and staffing succession, and the agency said permit applicants pay for the monitors while the state handles some QA work. The Department of Water Resources followed with an overview of North Dakota water law and data center water use. The director explained the state’s prior-appropriation system, the public-interest review for permits, and the large overall water supply available from groundwater and the Missouri River. He said most proposed data centers use closed-loop cooling systems and generally request relatively small amounts of water compared with other uses such as power plants, irrigation, and oilfield operations, and that even a worst-case data center scenario would use only a tiny fraction of Missouri River flow. Questions focused on downstream impacts and comparisons to fracking water use, and the director said the state’s use is too small to materially affect downstream users. Later, McLean County State’s Attorney Ladd-Erickson testified online about data center zoning and permitting. He asked the committee to have Legislative Council gather information on how other states handle data center permitting and to keep the topic on the interim agenda. He argued that local zoning should remain local, but said counties lack the technical and legal resources to manage complex reclamation or bonding requirements and that state-level enabling legislation may be more appropriate. He also recommended eliminating tax incentives for data centers. The committee chair said staff would prepare a document on other states’ zoning and permitting approaches. After a lunch recess, the committee reconvened at the EERC, where CEO Charles Gorecki gave an overview of the center’s 75 years of work and its role in oil and gas, carbon management, and other energy technologies, highlighting enhanced oil recovery and carbon dioxide utilization as major opportunities for future production and tax revenue.

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• The advertisement has to use AI-generated image, audio, or video, and it has to be made on behalf of
• To be true, the advertisement has to use AI-generated image, audio, or video, and it has to be made on
• And if it's an AI-generated one, it clearly has to state that this message was used that way.
• And what it does not do is it does not ban AI youth and campaigns.
• AI youth and campaigns. It does not AI youth and campaigns.

Keywords: Technology - Room 210, 3 February, 2026; 11:30 A.M., 925, all

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• can use large and deep data sets and apply ...of how we can use large and deep data sets and apply AI
• You don't know whether to act on the data and insights that are provided by an AI tool or not.
• That is where Whether to act on the data and insights that are provided by an AI tool or not.
• No, and I believe you're also presenting maybe a different topic tomorrow on the AI committee.
• Because of what's happening with the proliferation of AI.

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• Importantly, the audit found no reportable concerns related to the integrity of our games, proceeds,
• of our games proceeds or Integrity of our games proceeds or financial<01:09:33.600><c> systems</c><01
• both</c><01:42:33.920><c> sides</c><01:42:34.080><c> of</c><01:42:34.199><c> the</c><01:42:34.320><c> AIS
• </c><01:42:34.560><c> I</c><01:42:34.639><c> think</c> goes for both sides of the AIS I think goes for
• both sides of the AIS I think uh<01:42:35.280><c> overall</c><01:42:35.679><c> again</c><01:42:35.920

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Protecting Floridians from the dangers of artificial intelligence, including an AI Bill of Rights for
• I think that this bill weakens protections for parents and for consumers when it comes to AI.
• AI, then they say, wait a second, the Florida Legislature said they did something about this.
• But the bill is a little bit of a catch-22, because while we are actually stifling development of AI
• Senator Leake did, that this is not going to be the last time we do an AI bill.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I wanted to ask some questions specifically about auto insurers' use of AI in New York State.
• So again, what we have, we have not seen a full AI from, you know, start to finish—it's only AI, right
• So if an AI model is being used, a consumer needs to be aware of that.
• I will say that I have a bill which says that if you get turned down by AI, you can...
• If you get turned down by AI, you can ask to be looked at by a human, by a person, to look it over.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Banking Committee met for its first meeting of the session, with Chair James Sanders Jr. and Ranking Member George Borrello opening the hearing and noting a collaborative approach to committee work. The committee first considered and advanced several bills: S.114, which would prohibit state-chartered banks from investing in or financing private prisons; S.2040, which would require money transmitters to provide a consumer warning; S.5473, which would require disclosures in advertisements involving virtual tokens; and S.8406, Sanders’ bill to amend the community bank deposit program. Each bill was moved and approved by committee, with S.8406 passing unanimously. The committee then heard from Caitlin Azar, Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), who outlined her background and DFS priorities. She emphasized affordability, consumer protection, stability, and innovation, and discussed DFS-led initiatives in the governor’s budget, including Banking Development Districts, non-bank mortgage CRA regulations, CDFI investment guidance, and consumer restitution. She also said DFS plans to issue buy-now-pay-later regulations in February, expand student lending protections and borrower education, and continue work on insurance affordability, including auto and homeowners insurance reforms, anti-fraud efforts, and discounts tied to telematics, dash cameras, and safe-driving courses. Members questioned Azar about the balance between regulation and access, especially in crypto, buy-now-pay-later, and insurance markets. She said DFS aims to preserve competition while preventing discriminatory or excessive practices, and described existing oversight of virtual currency, including coordination with federal regulators. Another member asked about AI in auto insurance underwriting and pricing; Azar said DFS requires transparency, bias review, governance controls, and consumer recourse, and that credit scores cannot be used to deny or increase rates. The chair also raised concerns about foreclosure in Southeast Queens, improving BDD paperwork and data collection, and increasing the number of state-chartered credit unions. Azar said DFS is working on process improvements, community input, and maintaining open communication with the committee, but no additional votes or formal actions were taken during the DFS hearing.

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• And whereas the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is the state's largest integrated healthcare
• treatment research and educational organization, with no. state's largest integrated healthcare treatment
• We looked at all kinds of technology dealing with cyber and AI.
• Speaker, gentlemen, just, you know, the Ph.D. folks that need to figure out how to work with AI.
• Speaker, gentlemen, just, you know, the Ph.D. folks that need to figure out how to work with AI.

Bills: HB95, HB111, HJR1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM34, HB2, HB32, HB33, HB61, HJM2, HM23, HM24, HM26

Keywords: HB95, additional judgeship, district court, judicial district, First Judicial District, Second Judicial District, district judges, court administration, judicial staffing, caseload, access to justice, New Mexico courts, judiciary, judge vacancy, court backlog, state courts, water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order

Summary: The House convened with quorum, offered an invocation and pledges, and then moved through a series of memorials, recognitions, and announcements. House Memorial 49, declaring February 4, 2026 UNM Day, was taken from the Speaker’s table, explained, and debated at length. Members from both parties and several guests praised the University of New Mexico for its role in education, health care, research, public service, and workforce development, with special recognition of President Garnett Stokes, interim provost Barbara Rodriguez, and Health Sciences leaders and students. The memorial highlighted UNM’s enrollment, degrees awarded, scholarship support, patent activity, and the UNM Hospital and Health Sciences Center. It passed 70-0. House Memorial 48, declaring February 4, 2026 Valencia County Day, was also brought forward and passed unanimously. Supporters described Valencia County’s history, culture, economic growth, and traditions, including the annual matanza, Route 66 heritage, and major employers and development projects. Members from the county and local officials were recognized, and the memorial emphasized both historic communities and current business and infrastructure expansion. House Memorial 50, declaring Lincoln County Day, was introduced by title and placed on the Speaker’s table, but not taken up for final passage during this segment. The chamber also recognized the Artesia Bulldogs football team for winning another state championship, Del Norte High School’s class of 1966 on its 60th anniversary, and a number of guests tied to nursing, education, and local community service. Several members used announcements to highlight nurses, school programs, and local events, including a Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus invitation and a reminder that the day was the final day to file bills with the clerk. The session closed with continued announcements and guest introductions, reflecting a day focused heavily on community recognition and celebratory memorials rather than substantive legislation beyond the memorial votes.

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• It was obviously scheduled before the news of last week around how generative AI and our large language
• surveillance is not new, the ability to gather the information and then to put it all together using AI
• Short search queries have been replaced by long ...share with AI companies.
• Actively monitored by AI.
• There's a current case moving against Clearview AI as well, using an Article 1, Section 1 claim.

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• And that level of integrity, I'm not saying it should apply across the board for everybody because it
• And that level of integrity, I'm not saying it should apply across the board for everybody because it
• I object to it because we talk about voting integrity, but it's voter suppression.
• Look, you see things now with AI videos. It's crazy. I did it to my kids.
• I took a picture of them and did these little AI dance videos, and I kept it within my family text message

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public access, transparency, and campaign finance. HB 648, as amended, would allow early childhood providers and parents of children under five to participate virtually in certain boards and commissions when in-person attendance is not feasible; supporters said it would help short-staffed providers and busy parents, while an opponent argued participation is different from observation. The bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 615 would require certain public bodies with taxing, rulemaking, or fee-setting authority to broadcast meetings live and keep an online archive; supporters emphasized low-cost technology and broader access, while local government representatives warned of unfunded mandates, confusion over which bodies are covered, and concerns about archiving and platform dependence. The committee adopted amendments clarifying the recording/broadcast language and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 627, a similar live-streaming bill by Rep. Knox, was voluntarily deferred in favor of HB 615. The committee also considered HB 996, which would allow campaign funds to be used for clothing required for holding office and related cleaning/maintenance. The author said the bill was meant to offset required professional attire costs for legislators with modest salaries, but members raised concerns about public perception, possible abuse, and whether a cap should be added. The bill was voluntarily deferred so the author could work with members on a cap and narrower language. HB 540, dealing with disclosures for certain digital political communications and influencer-style campaign advertising, was discussed as a way to require disclosure when third parties are paid from campaign funds to promote or attack candidates online; members sought clarification that it would apply to paid campaign content rather than ordinary self-posted material. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee took up HB 270, which would allow qualified incarcerated voters who have not been convicted of a felony to vote absentee by mail if they are first-time mail registrants and cannot vote in person. The author said the bill was intended to resolve a conflict between existing voting statutes and preserve already-existing voting rights for pretrial detainees and others not convicted of felonies. Supporters said incarcerated voters are highly verifiable and the bill would reduce confusion, while opponents raised concerns about administration. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to involuntarily defer the bill by a recorded vote.