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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-19 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The crime of failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters is a third-degree felony,
- Senate Bill 590 would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report until such time as the crime
- The bill also makes it a crime for building contractors who have already received payment.
- So he's going to say, no, I want DJT to be on everybody's computer and everywhere when you're checking
- charged with... ...and deported more than 400,000 illegal aliens charged with convictions, convicted of crimes
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of gallery introductions recognizing visitors, local officials, students, and public safety personnel. The chamber first took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee on 42 executive appointments; after Senator Gaetz explained that the committee had reviewed the appointees’ qualifications and suitability, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a 36-0 vote.
The Senate then moved through a long special-order calendar focused largely on open-government sunset reviews and other policy bills. It passed measures to continue or consolidate public records and meeting exemptions for aquaculture records, agency-held trade secrets, and cybersecurity information, with one technical amendment adopted on the cybersecurity bill. The chamber also approved bills extending the statute of limitations for failure to report child abuse, strengthening regulation of commercial driving schools, requiring human trafficking education for nursing graduates, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person, and making the related public-records exemption. Additional bills passed included a nature-based coastal resiliency measure with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, a chiropractic trust-funds bill, specialty license plates, a one-time waiver of late financial disclosure fines, public school personnel compensation changes, the annual Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services “Farm Bill,” homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders, disability-presumption clarifications for first responders, reinsurance intermediary manager changes, patriotic displays in public schools, ADS-B fee restrictions, autism-related law enforcement training and a Blue Envelope program, campus safety policy transparency at public colleges and universities, and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals.
The Senate also debated and passed a bill allowing licensed insurance agents to market health care sharing ministries, despite concerns raised by Senator Polsky about consumer confusion, commissions, and the sale of non-insurance products; supporters argued it restored free speech, religious liberty, and consumer choice. The chamber approved the bill 32-5 after debate. Most other measures passed with strong bipartisan support, often by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several companion House bills were substituted in place of Senate bills before final passage.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The crime of failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters is a third-degree felony,
- Senate Bill 590 would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report until such time as the crime
- The bill also makes it a crime for building contractors who have already received payment.
- So he's going to say, no, I want DJT to be on everybody's computer and everywhere when you're checking
- charged with... ...reported more than 400,000 illegal aliens charged with convictions, convicted of crimes
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So these are computers at the school districts.
- I got a new computer, which I actually like my old one better.
- But anyway, do you know what they do with our old computers?
- Staff, do you know what they do with our old computers? Or do you get my old computers?
- I don't know what they do with our old computers, or do you get my old computer?
Summary:
The committee began by waiving the five-day notice rule for Senate Bill 6320, then heard Senate Bill 6222, which would let school districts and educational service districts sell or grant surplus technology hardware such as laptops and tablets to public school students and recent graduates, with priority for low-income students. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would help students keep access to devices they need for homework, college, and work, while preserving existing surplus procedures. Testimony was generally supportive, including from district technology staff and students, though one question raised whether tribal compact schools would be included.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6263, which raises school district public bid thresholds to reflect inflation and reduce procurement costs. The sponsor said the limits had not been updated in about 20 years and should be aligned with other local governments. Supporters from school employees, finance officers, and school coalitions said the change would save time and money and reduce delays in maintenance and purchasing. Testimony on Senate Bill 6261, which would require parents of six- and seven-year-olds not enrolled in school to file annual declarations of intent about their child’s education, was overwhelmingly opposed by homeschool families and advocates. Opponents argued it would add bureaucracy, create privacy concerns, and burden families, while the superintendent of public instruction supported the bill as a way to improve enrollment data and planning. The sponsor said it was about knowing where children are and right-sizing school systems.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 6118, requiring cardiac emergency response plans in schools and athletic facilities. The sponsor, who spoke about losing her brother to heart failure, said schools need faster, better-prepared responses to cardiac emergencies. Supporters, including parents, students, and community advocates, described personal experiences with sudden cardiac events and said the bill could save lives by ensuring AEDs, CPR training, and practiced response plans. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6320 on alternative learning experiences. The bill would restrict online and remote ALE providers to public or nonprofit entities and reduce levy equalization funding for remote/online ALE, with limited exceptions for medically fragile or severely bullied students. Supporters argued it would keep public education public and encourage in-person learning, while opponents—including superintendents, online program operators, students, and homeschool advocates—warned it would displace thousands of students, harm successful programs, and reduce family choice. No final votes were taken on the bills in the portion provided.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I felt the need to give the anecdote, but I'll find the town name once my computer loads it up here.
- name once my computer loads it up<03:48:40.720><c> here,</c><03:48:40.880><c> but</c><03:48:41.040><
- So I did a little chart, and I can't share it with you because it's just on my computer.
- </c><04:25:24.960><c> but</c> because I it's just on my computer but because I it's just on my computer
- I will point out that someone who is 18, they happen to live in Manchester, but they commit a crime in
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/02/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Jones. professor in computer science professor in computer science department.<00:07:06.080><c> Uh</c
- We have a long history of being excellent in advanced computing and high-performance computing.
- We're inventing new types of computer memory that can boost AI computation by a factor of a thousand
- ><c> can</c><00:14:12.959><c> boost</c><00:14:13.360><c> AI</c> computer memory that can boost AI computer
- . compute. compute.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 24 February, 2026; 1:30 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- We've had one is cloud computing.
- Uh I mean it the to cloud computing.
- :59:44.880><c> is</c><00:59:45.119><c> still</c> know cloud computing is still know cloud computing is
- </c> difference between cloudbased computing difference between cloudbased computing and<00:59:51.359
- :00:47.760><c> implemented,</c> computer system once it's implemented, computer system once it's implemented
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
AI use prohibited during health insurance prior authorization request review 2/19/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- c><00:03:00.160><c> a</c><00:03:00.319><c> corporation</c> computer program just like a corporation computer
- We can and should disallow computers from overriding medical professionals.
- We can and should disallow computers from overriding medical professionals.
- We can and should disallow computers from overriding medical professionals.
- I appreciate the opportunity computer.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So these are computers at the school districts.
- I got a new computer, which I actually like my old one better.
- But anyway, do you know what they do with our old computers?
- Staff, do you know what they do with our old computers? Or do you get my old computers?
- Know what they do with our old computers or do you get my old computer staff and I don't know we don't
Keywords:
public education, technology access, surplus hardware, digital divide, student resources, school district, public bidding, bid limits, procurement, public works, construction contracts, competitive bidding, lowest responsible bidder, small works roster, quotations, school purchasing, Washington-grown food, local food, inmate work programs, Department of Corrections
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/02/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- than in very specific computer um other than in very specific applications<00:48:40.520><c> where</c
- Electrical and computer engineering accounts for over 37% of all engineering licensure exams.
- </c><01:03:07.359><c> engineering</c> electrical and computer engineering electrical and computer engineering
- </c> Fields related to electronics Computing Fields related to electronics Computing and<01:03:29.279
- I pulled it up on my computer here. Sorry, C59 1.40.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the crime in my district is very prevalent.
- </c><03:27:02.239><c> Uh</c><03:27:02.640><c> the</c><03:27:02.960><c> crime</c><03:27:03.680><c> on<
- Uh the crime on in my education numbers.
- Uh the crime on in my district<03:27:04.720><c> is</c><03:27:04.960><c> very</c><03:27:05.200><c> prevalent
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Jan 30, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- When the temporary funding freeze happened this week, critical funds for victims of crime, housing work
- housing work and Outreach that of crime housing work and Outreach that we<00:14:27.759><c> do</c><00
- Thank you very much, and thanks for being so diligent to call in when you couldn't use your computer.
- is up cases are up um we expanding crime is up cases are up um we just<01:26:37.280><c> need</c><01:
- Often these issues may not be associated with the current crime; however, they are the issues that the
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard House Bill 4000, the Judiciary’s biennium budget bill for FY 2026-2027. Judiciary Director of Policy and Planning Brandon Kimura testified in strong support, outlining operating requests of about $6.17 million in FY 26 and $6.25 million in FY 27, 17 permanent positions and one temporary position, plus $9.9 million in capital improvements. He described funding needs for specialty courts, preparations for the Wahiawa District Court, an additional district court judge and staff for Kona, cybersecurity upgrades, the Criminal Justice Research Institute, statewide priority items, and restoration of several essential staff positions. He also said the Judiciary was seeking an additional $2 million for the Children’s Justice Center relocation lump sum because updated estimates had risen to about $8 million. The committee also discussed potential impacts from uncertain federal funding and asked for written follow-up on those risks and on the capital request, including coordination with Budget and Finance.
Several organizations and individuals testified in support of the Judiciary budget, including the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association, Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi, and legal service providers. Mioko Eto asked for an additional $1 million for civil legal service providers, explaining that the current funding is spread across multiple providers and that the need remains high. David Copper of Legal Aid supported the request, citing statewide demand, 105 staff, 7,100 cases closed in the past year, and 15,000 calls received, while noting that many people seeking help cannot be served because of capacity limits. He also said recent federal funding disruptions and proposed cuts could affect legal services and related programs. Committee members asked about the Criminal Justice Research Institute’s mission; Kimura said its primary statutory role is to build a database focused on pre-trial reporting and data analysis, though it is also working on probation and mental health-related projects. No vote or final action on HB 4000 was taken in the hearing excerpt provided.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Under definitions, under computer software, we have what used to be subsection E, computer software,
- So we're changing; we still have computer hardware and computer program, but no longer computer software
- Under definitions, under computer software, we have what used to be subsection E computer software.
- Are we saying now that what used to be called computer software is just renamed canned software, and
- So are we saying now that what used to be called computer software is just renamed Can Software, and
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on February 3, 2026, and first approved the minutes from January 28 and January 29. The committee then took up two Tax Commission rules dockets presented by Vice Chair Weber. Docket 35-0102-2501, covering sales and use tax rules, was described as a major zero-based regulation cleanup that deleted or moved large amounts of text. Members asked about several substantive-looking changes, including a typo changing “realty” to “reality,” the treatment of computer software and cloud storage, short-term rentals, yard sales, and the removal of form references such as the ST-101 exemption certificate. Tax Commission staff said most changes were non-substantive, intended to align the rules with Idaho Code and reduce duplication, and that cloud storage itself is not taxable because it is not physical.
The most significant discussion centered on yard sales and the interaction between the rule language and the new small seller law. Members questioned whether the rule’s “more than two yard sales” language would conflict with the statute’s $5,000 small seller threshold. Tax Commission staff and Aaron Yost said statute controls over rule, but acknowledged the rule may need clarification because it had not been updated after the new law. Representative Monks moved to hold the docket to a date certain, and the committee approved holding Docket 35-0102-2501 until Monday, February 9, 2026, to allow further review and to gather information on yard-sale-related revenue.
The committee then considered Docket 35-0106-2501, the hotel, motel, and campground rules, which Weber said also reflected zero-based regulation and a substantial reduction in text. With no questions, Representative Raybould moved to approve the docket, and the committee approved it unanimously. The chair announced the committee would not meet the next day and would reconvene Thursday at 9 a.m. to hear an RS from Representative Cheatum and House Bill 551.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Paul Torkelson departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They didn't<00:08:27.000><c> have</c><00:08:27.160><c> computers,</c><00:08:27.919><c> they</c><00:08
- :28.000><c> didn't</c><00:08:28.160><c> have</c> didn't have computers, they didn't have didn't have
- But we hired a guy who was a really whiz at the computer and handling that computer.
- But we hired a guy who was a really whiz at the computer and handling that computer.
- and handling that wiz at the computer and handling that computer. computer. computer.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
Transcript Highlights:
- science... ...is when you look at the number of PhD students that we attracted for computer science
- Our computer science students dropped, and the PhD drop by 64% this year — the PhD for the students,
- It’s done through a computer science college.
- I mentioned the numbers in computer science; the numbers in engineering are also equally worrisome.
- What was the data point on the drop in computer science enrollment? Computer science are PhD.
Summary:
The committee held an informational hearing on the economic impact of Massachusetts higher education institutions, with opening remarks noting the significance of September 11 and the role colleges and universities play in the state’s economy, workforce, and research ecosystem. UMass leaders testified first, describing UMass as a major employer and economic driver that educates large numbers of Massachusetts residents, supports thousands of jobs, and generates billions in annual economic activity. They emphasized the importance of research funding, warned that federal grant cancellations, suspensions, and slowdowns were harming research operations and talent retention, and voiced strong support for Governor Healey’s proposed DRIVE initiative as bridge funding to protect research capacity and jobs.
Committee members focused heavily on workforce preparation in emerging fields such as AI, cyber, quantum computing, and engineering. UMass leaders said AI is being embedded across curricula and research, but also warned that financial constraints forced reductions in PhD admissions, especially in computer science and engineering, which could weaken the future workforce pipeline. They also described the practical effects of grant uncertainty, including reduced graduate admissions and concerns about losing researchers to institutions abroad. Members asked for more detailed data on grant timing, funding gaps, and where students and researchers were going.
A second panel from private colleges and universities, including AICUM, Suffolk, Smith, and Clark, highlighted the broad economic and civic contributions of private higher education. Testimony cited large annual economic impacts, job creation, tax revenue, community service, legal clinics, dual enrollment, entrepreneurship support, sustainability investments, and access programs. Speakers also discussed enrollment pressures, COVID-related social and mental health challenges, student visa and federal policy concerns, and the need to preserve liberal arts alongside career-focused training. The committee then heard from MIT, where testimony focused on research commercialization, biotech spinouts, and the role of federal, philanthropic, and industry funding in sustaining innovation; members pressed for more data on funding sources and asked what state policy could do to keep talent and businesses in Massachusetts. The hearing continued with additional public higher education testimony, including Bridgewater State, Bristol Community College, and Northeastern, which emphasized workforce-aligned programs, social mobility, apprenticeships, co-op education, and the need for better coordination between higher education, employers, and state workforce systems.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 9, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I am with the Knight Foundation School for Computing and Information Sciences.
- I'm basically a computer scientist who has expertise in the fundamentals of AI.
- I mean, because I've seen the computer models where it talks about hurricanes.
- But with the increase in data and some of these big computing systems, have you seen a need to upgrade
- But more recently, cloud computing as offered by, I don't know, Amazon, Google, you name it, Microsoft
Summary:
The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in emergency management and related public-safety applications. The panel included the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the University of Florida, and Florida International University. FDEM described current uses of AI for invoice anomaly detection, automated situation report drafting, and data synthesis in WebEOC, emphasizing that AI is used to speed analysis and improve efficiency but not to replace human decision-making. The agency also said counties retain access through backup communications such as Starlink and generators, and that WebEOC provides shared visibility, archived documentation, and a common operating picture across all 67 counties.
University of Florida representatives highlighted Beacon, an AI-enabled public safety audio service developed with FDEM and public media partners to distribute official alerts across multiple platforms, including mobile devices and digital streams. UF IFAS described a geospatial AI “Gaia bot” that turns satellite data into natural-language answers and maps for crop damage assessment and flood-risk mapping, with a focus on making complex Earth-observation data more accessible to growers and policymakers. FIU presented AI models that predict water levels and flood mitigation settings much faster than traditional simulation tools, with comparable or better accuracy, and said the work includes explainability features and broader research on compound flooding.
Members asked extensive questions about storm surge, hallucinations, whether generative AI or large language models were being used, data vetting, and hardware needs. The witnesses repeatedly stressed that their systems are not autonomous, that human review remains central, and that the models used are primarily data-driven predictive tools rather than chatbot-style generative AI. The meeting ended with thanks to the panelists and an announcement that the committee’s policy chief was leaving for another position. Representative Mooney then moved that the committee rise, and the meeting adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Preston Griffith, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary, and Dario Gil, of New York, to be Under Secretary for Science, both of the Department of Energy. Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- ... ...initiating the nascent, yet vibrant, quantum computing industry.
- Which brings me to the core of our current revolution in computing. AI.
- Let me touch on the quantum computing effort, for example.
- This is the most extraordinary time and the most exciting time in computing, probably since the 1940s
- I'll start also by highlighting my oldest daughter, Sophia, who is here, just graduating in computer
Keywords:
nominations, Undersecretary of Energy, Undersecretary of Science, Preston Griffith, Dario Gil, energy policy, scientific innovation
Summary:
The meeting was convened to discuss several significant nominations, particularly focusing on Preston Wills Griffith III for Undersecretary of Energy and Dr. Dario Gil for Undersecretary of Science. The committee underscored the importance of these roles in shaping American energy policy and scientific innovation. The discussion highlighted the nominees' backgrounds, with Griffith having extensive experience at the Department of Energy and the White House, and Gil bringing expertise in quantum technology and energy research. Members expressed a strong desire to understand the nominees' perspectives on current challenges facing the energy sector, including regulatory mandates and national security concerns. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensuring thorough evaluations of the candidates and their proposed approaches to pressing issues.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor: Senate confirmation number twelve appointing Anoar Shahed to the Alabama Course of Study in Computer
- Governor: Senate confirmation number thirteen appointing Brian KN to the Alabama Course of Study in Computer
- Governor: Senate confirmation number fifteen appointing Carol Yarro to the Alabama Course of Study in Computer
- Senate confirmation number sixteen appointing Matthew Williams to the Alabama Course of Study in Computer
- Senate confirmation number seventeen appointing Bryant McFarlan to the Alabama Course of Study in Computer
Keywords:
Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 920, all
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Not counting through imprisonment, through crimes against humanity. But you take a look at that.
- Well, right across from my office, the Boise State Computer Science Lab Group exists, and I have a picture
Summary:
The committee first heard RS 33206, a proposal by Representative Gannon to allow “plug-in solar” or portable solar generators for homes and small businesses. He described it as a limited, UL-approved option capped at 1,200 watts, modeled on Utah legislation, and argued it could give consumers more flexibility and reduce utility controversy. Members questioned whether the devices are currently prohibited under utility rules and whether the bill was needed; Gannon said existing regulations likely require utility permission. The committee voted to introduce RS 33206.
The committee then heard RS 3321 C1 from Representative Raibald, which would address county clerk concerns about liability and indemnification for private properties used as polling places. He said the measure would extend liability protections to polling-place properties and allow clerks to request coverage through the Secretary of State’s self-insured policy so long-used voting locations could remain available. The committee voted to introduce the RS.
The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 561, a bill restricting flags displayed by government entities. Representative Hill said the bill was a response to Boise’s flag policy and was intended to keep government spaces neutral, with exceptions for certain official flags; he acknowledged some “collateral damage” to community banners and other displays. Supporters argued the bill was needed to prevent government endorsement of divisive symbols and to preserve a neutral public sphere. Opponents, including Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, city counsel Eric Stidham, clergy, LGBTQ advocates, Basque community members, and others, said the bill was an overreach that targeted Boise’s pride flag, limited local control, and would chill expression and harm community inclusion. Testimony also raised concerns about the bill’s penalties and possible unintended effects on other flags and community events. After testimony, the committee debated motions to advance the bill, hold it, or send it to general orders; the transcript ends amid that discussion without a final recorded disposition.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, my computer wants to update. Never mind. Okay. Okay, so, but. Update. Never mind.
- that community where that stadium is is dealing with a little bit of blight and some issues around crime
Summary:
The House Finance Committee heard briefings and public testimony on several bills related to local tax authority and exemptions. HB 2559 would let cities and counties impose an additional 4% lodging/short-term rental excise tax starting in 2027, with revenues dedicated to affordable housing programs and up to 15% for administration. Staff explained existing lodging tax limits and estimated substantial local collections, while the prime sponsor and supporters argued it would give local governments a needed tool to address housing shortages caused in part by short-term rentals. Opponents, including short-term rental owners and hosts, said the tax would hurt tourism communities, reduce supplemental income for owners, and should not single out one lodging segment. The hearing on HB 2559 was suspended and later reopened for additional testimony; no vote was taken.
The committee also heard HB 2133, which would make permanent the property tax exemption for multipurpose nonprofit senior citizen centers. Staff said the exemption is currently set to expire in 2028 and that the bill would remove it from the automatic 10-year sunset. The sponsor and a veteran/senior center perspective emphasized that the exemption helps keep senior centers open and supports isolated older adults. A question was raised about whether a broader nonprofit community center with senior-focused space would qualify, and staff said they would follow up. The hearing on HB 2133 was then closed.
HB 2135 would increase and extend the adaptive housing sales and use tax remittance for disabled veterans, raising the individual lifetime cap from $2,500 to $5,000, increasing the statewide annual cap, and extending the program’s expiration to 2038. Staff said the fiscal impact would be minimal because use is low, and a veterans coalition representative supported the bill as a way to ensure more federal grant dollars go toward home modifications. The hearing on HB 2135 was closed.
The committee spent the most time on HB 2442, an eight-part local government tax and fund-flexibility bill. It would expand uses of existing REET revenues, allow cities to adopt an affordable-housing REET under certain conditions, authorize county public utility taxes with a low-income assistance set-aside, create a new local sales tax for children and family services, broaden housing-related sales tax uses, restructure mental health and veterans property tax levies, extend levy lid lift periods, and allow rental car tax revenues to be used for criminal justice purposes. Supporters from counties, cities, housing groups, and some local officials said the bill would provide needed fiscal flexibility and new tools to address housing, public safety, and service demands. Opponents from utilities, realtors, water and sewer districts, wireless carriers, auto dealers, and tax critics argued the bill would raise regressive costs, especially on housing and utility customers, and that some provisions lacked a sufficient nexus to the original taxes. The hearing on HB 2442 was closed after extensive testimony.