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• RS 33690, the AI Medical Services.
• AI Medical Services.
• AI is already being used throughout health care, but right now it's being used for providers to triage
• RS 33690, the AI Medical Services.
• AI medical services.

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Summary: The Ways and Means Committee approved the March 24 morning and afternoon minutes, then took up several RS requests for introduction. Representative Mendive presented RS 33826, a House Resources Conservation Committee review of pending rules for several agencies, and the committee voted to introduce it and send it to the second reading calendar. Representative Palmer presented RS 33824, which would redirect a portion of liquor distribution account revenue, including $5 million annually to the state police choice fund to support trooper pay; the committee voted to introduce it, with the sponsor noting it would later be heard in Revenue and Taxation. Representative Redmond presented three informational proposals intended for future committee discussion: RS 33690 on a regulatory framework for AI in clinical health services, RS 33799 on transparency in litigation financing, and RS 33818 on prioritizing Idaho families for single-family home ownership. Each was introduced by committee vote, with the sponsor emphasizing that no votes would be taken on the substance at this stage and that the bills were mainly for educational hearings, likely in the business committee. The committee also heard RS 32935 from Representative Ehlers, which would assign LSO a role in preparing annual revenue estimates for the budget process and allow outside assistance; it was introduced and intended for a full hearing in State Affairs. No substantive debate occurred on the motions, and all introductions were approved unanimously by voice vote. The chair indicated the committee would likely meet again in the afternoon or the next morning, then adjourned.

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• Number one, it keeps the professional integrity intact of these important professions like the engineers
• Parent or medical professional, there's AI now.
• You have young people that are talking to AI bots seeking help, not necessarily AI bots created for mental
• And in ...necessarily AI bots created for mental health, but just generic ChatGPT.
• had a tragedy in Central Florida where a young person took their own life, being encouraged by the AI

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The Rules and Ethics Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and the Speaker announced schedule changes for the following week, including canceling the floor session on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The main floor action centered on CS/HB 7033, the House tax package. Sponsor Rep. Duggan described broad tax changes, including reducing the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25%, exempting certain bullion sales, repealing the aviation fuel tax, delaying the natural gas fuel tax, changing corporate income tax treatment for charitable trusts, reducing the pari-mutuel tax on card rooms, and major changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use. The bill would redirect most TDT revenue toward property tax relief, dissolve tourist development councils, and include related property tax and local tax administration changes. Several amendments were debated: a Driscoll amendment to preserve local TDT flexibility failed; Duggan’s amendment giving local governments 25% discretion over TDT revenues was adopted; Eskamani’s combined-reporting amendment failed; and a Duggan amendment requiring audit certification of compliance with the TDT/property tax relief provisions was adopted. After debate, CS/HB 7033 passed 78-29. The House then took up CS/CS/HB 1221 on local option taxes, which was presented as a companion-style measure to give local governments more flexibility while redirecting TDT revenues toward property tax relief. Supporters argued the bill would provide immediate relief to property owners and restore accountability in local tax use, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism funding, infrastructure, and local services. An amendment allowing local governments to retain 25% of TDT revenues for general purposes was adopted, and the bill passed 62-45 after floor debate. The final item shown was the reading of CS/CS/HJR 1257, a proposed constitutional amendment related to property tax exemptions and assessment limits, but the transcript cuts off before debate or action on that measure.

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• And I guess a point about AI in general: I am legitimately scared for the future of AI.
• I'm I'm scared about um, bartenders AI.
• I mean, that are going to become AIs.
• And what AI can do in 2 years from now.
• or like they direct the AI to do it.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first took up Senate Bill 268, a bill related to biological sex and related classifications. Members opposing the bill argued it was unnecessary, poorly drafted, and a personal attack on a small group of people, while supporters said it was needed to protect girls and women and to avoid repeated floor debate on a measure they viewed as proper. Several members also discussed the bill’s definition of biological sex, the lack of guidance on what information could be required to make determinations, and concerns about unintended consequences. The committee voted on a motion to retain the bill and approved it by a 10-8 roll call vote, with the bill retained. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 189, described by supporters as a housekeeping measure requested by the Secretary of State and the Department of Health and Human Services concerning fetal death records. Supporters said the bill was narrow, time-sensitive, and ready to pass, while opponents argued it needed further work and that the committee should not use retention to reopen the bill for broader changes. Some members said they wanted to add or explore additional provisions related to fetal death reporting, while others objected that such changes were outside the bill’s scope and poor procedure. After debate, the committee voted to retain Senate Bill 189 as well.

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• In fact, last year on the integrated distribution planning bill that you all passed and is now law, on
• In fact, last year on the integrated distribution planning bill that you all passed and is now law, on
• </c><01:36:07.840><c> and</c><01:36:08.000><c> uniformity</c> including the integrity and uniformity
• including the integrity and uniformity of<01:36:08.719><c> The</c><01:36:08.880><c> Logical</c><01:36
• Wow, what else do... you e e e e Looking at what I liked about the AI responses is they give a really

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• As AI continues to rapidly shape education, employment, health care, and everyday life, we believe it
• The discussion will explore how AI can serve as a powerful tool for accessibility, independence, and
• The discussion will explore how AI can serve as a powerful tool for accessibility, independence, and
• As a matter of fact, the AI suggestion came from the advisory council, employment and workforce pathways
• With that, I would ask everybody on this call: if you know any experts in the AI world who are including

Summary: The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities met in June, approved the March meeting minutes, and heard a chair’s report on recent “Meet the Moment” community conversations, including a successful Lowell event and plans for a July 14 event in Northampton. The chair also announced the Commission’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration on October 7 at the State House, which will include a MassAbility partnership panel on artificial intelligence and disability, and noted ongoing efforts to livestream future events when possible. A major presentation came from the Supplier Diversity Office on the Empowering Abilities in Contracting and Employment (EAC) program. The coordinator described the program’s history from a 2016 law and 2018 pilot to its statewide launch on July 1, 2025, and said it now applies to all new statewide goods and services contracts. The program’s goals are to increase certification and contracting opportunities for disability-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, improve workforce development and disability employment among vendors, and build a resource network for employers. Reported figures included about 292 active certified businesses, roughly 40 vendors currently on EAC contracts, a projected increase to about 80 by July and more than 130 by November, and a long-term goal of 3% disability representation in vendor workforces. Commissioners praised the program and asked about comparisons with other states, geographic reach, and the mix of disability-owned versus veteran-owned businesses. The Commission also received updates from its advisory council and subcommittees. The advisory council has been sharing expertise across employment, housing, transportation, health equity, technology, and AI, and two members will help plan the October employment event. The employment subcommittee discussed transition-to-employment barriers, the disability employment tax credit, veteran services, and a State Exchange policy brief that members want reformatted into a more usable data table. The workforce supports subcommittee reported on a May 28 webinar about apprenticeships as a strategy to address workforce shortages in disability services, with more than 45 participants and examples of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship models. The long-term services and supports/health equity subcommittee heard from the Department of Public Health’s CCATR resource center and from the Autism Self-Advocacy Network about COVID-era health care barriers and ongoing advocacy. The executive director also reported on meetings with MassHealth-related groups, caregiver organizations, agency leaders, MassAbility, and AI stakeholders, and the meeting ended with announcements and unanimous adjournment.

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• In 2023, we passed the California AI Transparency Act, the first law in the country requiring AI content
• Since then, AI and the technology used to embed and detect these disclosures has evolved rapidly and
• authorities, including those in the EU, recently published the Code of Practice for Article 50 of the EU AI
• In 2023, we passed the California AI Transparency Act, which first law in the country requiring AI content
• Since then, AI and the technology used to embed and detect these disclosures has evolved rapidly and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We're also looking for one-time dollars to fund a study on and pilot the capability of AI to make our
• For the duration of this, I will just refer to that as AIS because that's a lot to say.
• In the metro area alone, there are roughly 211 lakes infested with AIS.
• , we've been able to lower the new AIS infestations in our lakes in Minnesota.
• An ounce of AIS prevention is worth a pound of lake treatment down the line.

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

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• Number one is these boats are not designed for AIS.
• Each AIS unit has to be specifically programmed for the boat.
• These boats, you know, are smaller than most boats for AIS.
• Number one is these boats are not designed for AIS.
• These boats, you know, are smaller than most boats for AIS.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• You have top attorneys that we can all go to Google and AI how to go into court and file motions.
• You have top attorneys that we can all go to Google and AI how to go into court and file motions.
• You have top attorneys that we can all go to Google and AI how to go into court and file motions.
• You have top attorneys that we can all go to Google and AI how to go into court and file motions.
• You have top attorneys that we can all go to Google and AI how to go into court and file motions.

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• HB 534, relating to labeling requirements, prohibits the sale of raw AI and raw AI products in retail
• HB 534, relating to labeling requirements, prohibits the sale of raw AI and raw AI products in retail
• and raw AI products in retail establishments without a label that states the country where the AI was
• </c> even addressing the question of raw AI even addressing the question of raw AI but<01:25:25.960><
• </c> measure and understanding where our AI measure and understanding where our AI is<01:40:38.920><c

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• But I just don't trust a Republican doing stuff with AI.
• I'd rather have a Democrat do stuff about AI and the border security.
• The computer pushed society way ahead, and the latest lever is AI.
• Investing in Gen AI security enables Arizona state government to harness the benefits of Gen AI while
• Investing in Gen AI security enables Arizona state government to harness the benefits of Gen AI while

Bills: SB1088, SB1156, SB1157, SB1169, SB1245, SB1273, SB1330, SB1332, SB1391, SB1498, SB1531, SB1550, SB1598, SB1677, SB1707, SB1811, SB1818

Keywords: cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, medical education, physician shortage, healthcare funding, Arizona health care

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• rooted in Hawaii’s history and identity, serving not only as a recreational activity but also as an integral
• out or the best way to teach a certain subject, especially in this digital age of misinformation and AI
• :43:37.839><c> misinformation</c><00:43:38.839><c> um</c><00:43:38.960><c> and</c><00:43:39.240><c> AI
• </c> digital age of misinformation um and AI digital age of misinformation um and AI we<00:43:40.040>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Statewide data and intelligence integration, our IOP program.
• Chairman, that really concerns me because with all of the AI and everything else going on, three years
• Plus, we were able to integrate the extensive camera upgrade that they had just recently done at the
• They just had added like 200 and something cameras that we were able to integrate into that.
• year, and it's related to, as it says, Aquifer Monitor building, aquifer characterization, and integration

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• This is not touting that revenues are up because we have an AI bubble that hasn't burst yet.
• senator from San Bernardino, is joining me on the new committee that's responsible for technology and AI
• Because California has an integrated eligibility system with CalFresh and CalWORKs, Medi-Cal is able
• decisions, we also need additional eligibility workers to do something that only human beings, not AI
• decisions, we also need additional eligibility workers to do something that only human beings, not AI

Summary: The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on the impacts of H.R. 1 on California’s safety net, focusing on Medi-Cal and CalFresh. The chair and vice chair framed the discussion around major federal changes to work requirements, eligibility redeterminations, immigrant eligibility, and financing rules, while noting the state’s own structural budget deficit and the need for a second hearing later in March on county and safety-net impacts. The first panel included the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Department of Finance, the UC Berkeley Labor Center, and the Food Research and Action Center. LAO and Finance described H.R. 1 as driving major enrollment losses and cost shifts. LAO estimated that Medi-Cal work requirements and six-month redeterminations could affect 3.5 million people, with 1 to 2 million potentially disenrolled, while CalFresh changes could subject more than 800,000 people to work requirements and cause over 600,000 to lose food assistance. They also highlighted new ineligibility for certain non-citizens, reduced federal matching for emergency Medi-Cal services, tighter provider tax rules, and higher state and county administrative costs for CalFresh. Finance said the governor’s budget reflects about $1.4 billion in new General Fund costs in 2026-27 and a $2.4 billion reduction in federal funds, with larger out-year impacts and up to 2 million Medi-Cal disenrollments by 2029-30. The UC Berkeley Labor Center projected up to 3 million Californians could lose full-scope Medi-Cal by 2028 when H.R. 1 is combined with state budget changes, though it said the state could limit losses by choosing not to apply some new requirements to state-funded populations and by keeping some immigrants in full-scope state-funded coverage. The Food Research and Action Center argued that CalFresh cuts and time limits would increase hunger, homelessness risk, and health costs, while also hurting local economies and increasing administrative burden. Committee members from both parties questioned the fiscal sustainability of Medi-Cal growth, the 11% CalFresh error rate and possible $2 billion penalty, county indigent care costs, and the effect of work requirements; several Democratic members argued the federal changes and state cuts would disproportionately harm low-income Californians, immigrants, and communities of color, while Republican members emphasized program growth, work incentives, and the need for budget restraint. No votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• The integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is underway.
• are as efficient with every state dollar as we can be, and that's through shared services, the integration
• The integration of two campuses, but I think those are the kinds of things.
• years, indicating need, and I think also indicating that these food pantries are becoming more integrated
• How is that being integrated?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is underway.
• The integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is underway.
• are as efficient with every state dollar as we can be, and that's through shared services and the integration
• years, indicating need and, I think, also indicating that these food pantries are becoming more integrated
• How is that being integrated?

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance held an oversight hearing on the California State University system covering enrollment, core operations, Title IX/civil rights, and basic needs. The Department of Finance said the Governor’s 2026-27 budget does not change CSU enrollment targets from the prior year and proposes a 5% ongoing General Fund increase for core operations as the final year of the compact. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended a lower resident undergraduate enrollment target than the Governor’s proposal, separate funding for enrollment growth rather than folding it into base, a smaller or no base increase tied more closely to inflation, earmarking some base funds for capital renewal, retiring deferred payments, and avoiding new multi-year compact commitments. CSU said enrollment has rebounded for three straight years, but growth is uneven across campuses, with several Northern California campuses still facing structural declines tied to demographics and community college pipelines. CSU described a multi-year reallocation plan shifting about 10,000 FTE and $89 million in ongoing funding toward higher-demand campuses, plus $40 million in one-time support, and said seven campuses submitted turnaround plans aimed at recovering enrollment over the next several years. The system highlighted strategies such as dual enrollment, guaranteed admission pathways with community colleges, outreach to high school students, retention and advising efforts, and new degree models for working adults and military-connected students. Members raised questions about how campus targets are set, whether the May Board of Trustees discussion will address a systemwide enrollment framework, and how CSU will manage future deficits if projected out-year funding does not materialize. On core operations and facilities, CSU said it faces about $320 million in mandatory cost increases in 2026-27 and is pursuing shared services, procurement consolidation, campus administrative sharing, and program redesigns to reduce costs. CSU and the LAO emphasized the system’s large deferred maintenance backlog, estimated at $8.6 billion, and discussed whether CSU’s bond/debt capacity is sufficient to address it; CSU requested up to $1.1 billion for deferred maintenance, while the administration did not propose new funding. The committee also heard CSU’s annual Title IX and civil rights update: CSU said it has implemented 15 of 16 State Auditor recommendations, has dedicated Title IX coordinators at every campus, is using a systemwide case management dashboard, and is piloting centralized investigations at five campuses. Finally, on basic needs, the Governor maintained current funding levels for food assistance/basic needs, rapid rehousing, and mental health. CSU reported heavy use of food pantries, CalFresh support, emergency housing, and counseling services, while warning that federal changes to CalFresh and related funding could make it harder to serve students in need.

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• and a cyber security firm founded an AI and a cyber security firm here<02:30:52.080><c> in</c><02:30
• This doesn't have to do with parents sharing any extra information or any AI or any data mining.
• There's not AI doing things.
• </c> a data mining component there's not AI a data mining component there's not AI doing<02:37:00.760
• </c> doing things you're correct there is AI doing things you're correct there is AI on<02:37:03.000>

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 232 from prime sponsor Representative Mark Pearson, who said the bill is intended to protect conscience rights for health care professionals and students, especially in relation to abortion and sterilization-related procedures. He argued that protecting ethical objections would help retain and recruit medical workers in New Hampshire, reduce moral injury, and preserve patient access to care. Pearson said the bill is not meant to allow discrimination based on protected characteristics and emphasized that it is limited to objections to specific procedures, with an amendment added to address concerns raised by Chairman Lynn. Members questioned Pearson closely about the scope of the bill and amendment, including whether it could apply to non-physician staff such as schedulers or receptionists, whether a provider could refuse emergency care, and who would determine when an emergency exists. Pearson said the bill does not apply to emergency situations or to treatment after an abortion has already occurred, and he stated that emergency triage would control in obvious emergencies. He also said the intent was not to allow a person to take a job and then unexpectedly refuse duties, and he suggested the amendment could be tweaked to clarify its application to facilities and staff. Additional questions focused on whether the bill should be broader than the procedures listed, how it would interact with federal conscience protections, and whether it could affect contraception-related services, including pharmacies. Pearson responded that the bill addresses the specific issues raised by people he and his wife had spoken with, and he was open to revising the amendment to reduce ambiguity. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion provided.

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• account holder in either of the following ways that the minor is interacting with a conversational AI
• Additionally, it started as a preemptive way to deal with issues of children who are dealing with AI,
• I just, what part is there any part of this that affects school districts using AI?
• Because I know some school districts are using AI in their STEM programs. ...using AI because I know
• they're using AI or anything?

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• Pearl, I want to come back to you on AI because when we talk about AI and quantum and the Utilizations
• that are there we know more unless we have those commercial technologies and we're winning the AI race
• We're trying to figure out how can we put AI into actually predicting the spectrum.
• So a lot of our technology developments actually equip this plug-in of AI, and in fact we have one of
• the world's AI experts, Professor Bob Marks. modeling.

Keywords: spectrum policy, FCC auction authority, national security, innovation, technology development, 9-1-1 modernization, adaptive technologies, China competition

Summary: The meeting centered on the critical examination of spectrum policy and its implications for innovation and national security. The committee discussed the lapse of the FCC's spectrum auction authority, which has been in effect since March 2023, emphasizing the urgency of restoring this authority to maintain U.S. technological leadership against competitors like China. Witnesses provided testimony regarding the need for adaptive and reconfigurable spectrum technologies to enhance communication capabilities for both civilian and military applications. Senator Klobuchar highlighted the importance of modernizing 9-1-1 systems and ensuring robust emergency communication frameworks leveraging new spectrum innovations.

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• We need to regulate AI, not have AI regulate us.
• AI, not have AI We need to regulate AI, not have AI regulate<01:10:48.360><c> us.
• </c> AI agents. AI agents.
• I don't hate the I don't hate AI.
• ,</c> and AI, and AI, we<01:14:59.120><c> will</c><01:14:59.360><c> see</c><01:14:59.520><c> these</c

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