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ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Transcript Highlights:
- So I thought it was coming out of our computer room next door, but it's coming from thought it was coming
- out of our computer room next door, but it's coming from up above us.
- Sometimes, yeah, but sometimes, like, I've had problems where the computer has that site blocked.
- Would we be able to get around that by using laptops, computers, other things like that in classrooms
- But do you have access to a computer in all your classes, though? Or not?
Summary:
The committee met to hear and discuss three education bills and related budget items. House Bill 1214 would revise K-12 transportation funding by replacing the current rider-based formula with a new formula tied more closely to district size, square mileage, building counts, and the weighted student payment. Sponsors and DPI said the change would better reflect actual transportation costs, hold districts harmless overall, and likely increase funding by about $4 million beyond current spending; they also said parent-provided transportation and open-enrollment mileage rules would remain largely unchanged. No opposition was heard, and the committee closed discussion without taking final action in the transcript.
The committee then reviewed House Bill 1013, the education appropriations bill, and walked through proposed adjustments to program and pass-through grants. The chair proposed keeping or reducing some items, eliminating others, and moving one-time items to the stabilization fund; examples included leaving free meals at $4.5 million for now, keeping the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, reducing some grant lines, and removing several new or one-time grants. DPI also explained that the student information system would remain a flow-through grant for this biennium but would move in-house after July 1, 2026. The committee also discussed adding an FTE for the School for the Blind and making a small equipment swap at the Center for Distance Education.
House Bill 1369 was discussed as the main school aid bill, including a proposed 2 percent and 2 percent per-pupil payment increase, higher construction bidding thresholds, elimination of the 12 percent cap, and a transfer of $75 million from Foundation Aid to the School Construction Revolving Loan Fund, with the chair suggesting $100 million instead. DPI explained that the bill also included a policy change returning placement decisions for students with disabilities in congregate care to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, with support from the governor’s office. The committee heard testimony from school officials seeking gap funding for Title I losses caused by a switch from free-and-reduced-lunch to census-based allocations, saying districts with many open-enrolled students could lose substantial funding and staff positions. Later, the governor’s office presented a proposed $1.5 million one-time appropriation to help schools buy secure storage for student cell phones if a statewide device policy is adopted; members raised concerns about cost, local control, and whether the money would be enough. The committee also heard student testimony and then recessed without voting on the amendment in the transcript.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- They, as well as self-driving cars, rely on computer vision.
- This is very important because computer vision is a very unreliable technology, and it's especially a
- point, it actually involves both ADAS and self-driving cars, and this revolves around, yet again, computer
- And this revolves around, yet again, computer vision, a very unreliable technology, but this problem
- I mean, my brain is capable of computing at least that far.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- engender hate, undermine our democracy, and dissolve our republic; that he is impeached for high crimes
- the United States of America, in maintenance and support of its impeachment against him for high crimes
- That he is impeached<02:36:23.200><c> for</c><02:36:23.359><c> high</c><02:36:23.520><c> crimes</c><02
- :36:23.840><c> and</c> impeached for high crimes and impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors,<02:36
- And by phone or by computer or by email.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/20/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- So we are having problems with our computer, and so I can't pull anybody that wishes to speak.
- if I may, just to make sure that we're filling out the paperwork the old-fashioned way, since our computers
- Computers are working, so any speakers for that matter? Okay, Mr.
- And for the record, our computers aren't working, so please introduce yourself for the record.
- Like I said, our computers are down, so thanks.
Summary:
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water heard three bills related to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) and water conservation funding. HB 2029 would require grant applicants to provide additional information about how water-conservation grant funds will be used, including expected long-term water savings, efficiency improvements, or reliability benefits. WIFA testified neutral, saying most of the information is already collected in agency policy and that the program is voluntary and reimbursement-based. The bill passed 9-1 with a due pass recommendation.
HB 2030 would remove education and research programs from the list of allowable uses for the water conservation grant fund. Committee discussion focused on how much funding had gone to education/research projects and whether those projects still produced meaningful water savings. WIFA said about 15 projects with education or research components received roughly $10.5 million and were associated with an estimated 180,000 acre-feet in savings, though those savings were projections and the projects were not purely educational. Several members opposed removing those categories, but the bill passed 6-4 with a due pass recommendation.
HB 2096 would expand WIFA financing to include remediation, closure, or replacement of cesspools that threaten groundwater, surface water, or public health, and would allow counties to use revolving-fund financing and income-based assistance for such projects. County and association witnesses supported the bill, describing the public health risks of aging cesspools and the need to help homeowners afford replacement systems; ADEQ was neutral. WIFA said the bill clarifies county authority to enter loans for this purpose and noted the funding would come from existing federal revolving-fund resources. The bill passed unanimously, 10-0, with a due pass recommendation, and the meeting adjourned.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not a computer expert, but anyway, that's a concern.
- c><00:13:05.200><c> your</c> you need electricity for for your you need electricity for for your computers
- I'm I'm not a computers. I don't know.
- I'm I'm not a computer<00:13:07.680><c> expert,</c><00:13:08.000><c> but</c><00:13:08.240><c> but</c>
- <00:13:08.560><c> anyway,</c><00:13:08.800><c> that's</c> computer expert, but but anyway, that's computer
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- the unemployment system, I wrote a full module in that system back in 1978 for $12 an hour as a computer
- I don't want to hear about a computer glitch ever again. And being so descriptive.
- I don't want to hear about a computer glitch ever again.
- Being dropped from coverage because of a computer glitch.
- I don't want to hear about a computer glitch ever again here, really, in this state with how much money
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum present and considered three items. First, it heard and passed SB 158, which eliminates cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations under the state employee health plan. Senator Berman described the bill as a way to remove financial barriers to early breast cancer detection, and several senators spoke in strong support, emphasizing the importance of follow-up screening and the life- and cost-saving value of early diagnosis. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then took up SPB 7024, a committee bill on state planning and budgeting. Senator Brodeur explained that the proposal modernizes and simplifies the state agency long-range planning process by focusing on key data points, removing stale measures, and improving how plans are presented to the Legislature. Senator Berman supported the bill, highlighting new provisions on implementation status and budget consequences if enacted laws are not carried out. The committee voted to submit the proposal as a committee bill and reported it favorably.
Finally, the committee considered SPB 7026, a major overhaul of state information technology governance. Senator Harrell described a transition from the current Florida Digital Service structure to a new cabinet-level Agency for State Systems and Enterprise Technology (ASSET), with enterprise-wide standards, interoperability, procurement oversight, cybersecurity coordination, technical debt tracking, a testing laboratory, workforce development, and annual IT expenditure reporting. Members raised questions about procurement authority, judicial branch inclusion, existing contracts, cybersecurity, and staffing; Harrell said agencies would retain final procurement decisions but would have to follow enterprise standards, the courts were not included, existing contracts would continue, and the bill would add significant state IT staffing. Several amendments were adopted, including changes on CIO selection conflicts, removal of the Northwest Regional Data Center from a definition, reporting on deviations from standards, and technical updates related to the data center and workforce positions. Public testimony strongly supported the bill as a needed modernization of Florida’s fragmented IT system. The committee then reported SPB 7026 favorably as a committee bill. The meeting adjourned after members recorded their votes on the three items.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) Feb 18th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- We need post-quantum computing encryption if we are going to express value.
- But you're discussing certain types of technologies in encryption that certain computers can break or
- not break. and I'm talking about quantum computing.
- You said post-quantum computing technology is what is necessary for this, right? Yes, yes.
- The monetary policy can be independently verified by anyone using a normal computer.
Keywords:
emergency alerts, weather alerts, public safety, local government, municipality, county, website posting, online notice, emergency management, disaster preparedness, evacuation, National Weather Service, NOAA, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, localized alerts, hazard warnings, severe weather, watch warning advisory, public information
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill requires technology courses to provide students with an understanding of computer science through
- of artificial intelligence tools to the course, and related instruction on software engineering, computer
- The high school computer science course provision does not require such courses to include instruction
- in artificial intelligence, but if a computer science course does, that instruction should include a
Summary:
The Committee on Education Postsecondary heard and approved CS/SB 1694, which revises postsecondary general education standards to incorporate technology-related instruction. The adopted amendment shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core course and instead required technology-integrated general education courses to include digital literacy, AI tool application, and related content such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity as applicable. The amendment also addressed high school computer science instruction by emphasizing critical evaluation of AI results, limitations of AI, and ethical use. After brief questions and no opposition, the committee voted unanimously to report the bill favorably.
The committee also took up a confirmation package for appointments on tabs 1 through 2 and, on one motion, recommended confirmation of all appointees favorably. It then considered SPB 7038, a committee bill on postsecondary education and workforce development that touches tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Senator Berman asked about dual enrollment expansion, CIE licensure/jurisdiction, and removal of the classic learning test as a fee-waiver qualifier; the sponsor said the dual enrollment change was intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment costs, and that the classic learning test removal was an error to be corrected later.
Joanne Hart of the Florida Dental Association appeared in support of preserving the existing exemption for dental assisting programs from CIE requirements, noting the programs are approved by the Board of Dentistry and help address workforce shortages. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to submit SPB 7038 as a committee bill and then voted unanimously to report it favorably. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- In my generation, everyone was told, 'Be a computer programmer.'
- He said, 'Yeah, the doctor took all the stats, got everything, and went to his computer, entered all
- He said, yeah, the doctor took all the stats, got everything, and went to his computer, entered all the
- There's no computers there; they read. But they are different. My children are 13 and 15.
- There's no computers there. They read.
Summary:
The committee began with an informational presentation on artificial intelligence in education and workforce development. Nick Smoot introduced Karen Parker and former superintendent Harry Eamond, who described AI as a rapidly changing tool that can support students, teachers, and educational platforms. Parker emphasized three uses for AI in schools: building student AI literacy, helping teachers with scaffolding and data analysis, and powering closed educational platforms such as reading tutors that can identify learning needs like dyslexia. Eamond focused on the importance of using AI to support struggling students, especially the bottom 20 percent, while Smoot and several members discussed the need to prepare students for a changing workforce and to balance innovation with concerns about screen time, attention spans, and preserving human connection in early education.
Members raised concerns about overreliance on screens and AI, especially for young children, and discussed the need for careful, guided use of technology. There was also discussion of the possibility of state-built or classroom-specific AI models using trusted data, including retrieval-augmented systems, to avoid relying on open models with uncertain sources. No formal action was taken on the AI presentation beyond discussion and questions.
Representative Jordan Redman then presented three requests for legislation. RS 33434 would require daily recess for elementary students and unstructured activity time for middle schoolers, with at least 20 minutes and no withholding recess for discipline; it was introduced after brief questions about local district practices and discipline concerns. RS 33254 would define inappropriate online behavior by students directed at school employees and others, giving school districts a clearer process for investigation and discipline; it was also introduced. RS 3331 would allow school boards and administrators to extend levy cycles from the current two-year cap to as many as four years to reduce levy fatigue and improve budgeting stability; it too was introduced. The committee approved each RS for introduction and then adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So I don't know who's going to ever pay the price for these crimes, frankly, but the lawyer who gave
- while making clear that simply associating with others, whether or not they're in a gang, is not a crime
- It's not a crime to be in a gang.
- Gangs are punished, or if you commit a crime while in a gang, there's a criminal enhancement.
- unfortunate that state attorneys have been unable to prosecute some of these lewd and lascivious crimes
Summary:
The Senate first handled a large batch of executive appointments reported by the Ethics and Elections Committee. Senators debated several nominees, with some members objecting to particular appointees over their views or past conduct. The report on the first group of appointments was adopted 31-0, and Jeffrey Aaron’s separate confirmation to the Public Employee Relations Commission was approved 26-10 after extended debate centered on his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations that he helped facilitate the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds into political activity.
The chamber then considered Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration. Supporters praised her work on Medicaid directed payments and hospital funding, while opponents criticized her prior tenure at the Department of Children and Families, citing problems with Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage, Hope Florida oversight, and a women’s shelter case. The Senate adopted her confirmation report 32-5. Next, Taylor Hatch’s confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families was taken up; the committee report noted ongoing concerns about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and Hope Florida, but recommended confirmation based on her stated commitments to reform. After debate over DCF’s performance and accountability, the Senate adopted her confirmation report 33-4.
After a brief recess, the Senate held a recognition ceremony for outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered lengthy remarks praising her leadership, diligence, humor, and support for members, often recalling personal interactions and her role in shaping legislation and mentoring newer senators. The ceremony emphasized her service as Senate President and continued leadership as Rules Chair, and included a presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So I don't know who's going to ever pay the price for these crimes, frankly, but the lawyer who gave
- while making clear that simply associating with others, whether or not they're in a gang, is not a crime
- It's not a crime to be in a gang.
- Gangs are punished, or if you commit a crime while in a gang, there's a criminal enhancement.
- unfortunate that state attorneys have been unable to prosecute some of these lewd and lascivious crimes
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, page introductions, and recognition of guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy basketball team and a student intern. The chamber then took up executive appointment reports from the Ethics and Elections Committee and related committees, which covered a large slate of gubernatorial appointees to state boards and commissions. Senators were given the opportunity to separate nominees for individual votes, and several members spoke in support of or opposition to specific appointees based on qualifications, ideology, and prior public service.
The first major confirmation vote covered most of the 186 appointments on the report, with debate centered on three nominees highlighted by Senator Polsky: Ilya Shapiro, Thomas Zachary Smith, and Dr. John Lattell. The report was adopted 31-0 after those objections, and Jeffrey Aaron was then considered separately for the Public Employee Relations Commission. Senators Smith and Polsky opposed Aaron’s confirmation, citing his role as legal counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and alleged involvement in the transfer of Medicaid settlement funds to political entities; Chair Gates defended Aaron as a lawyer representing a client and noted no disciplinary or law-enforcement action against him. Aaron was confirmed 26-10.
The Senate next confirmed Chavon Harris as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration after debate focused on her prior leadership at the Department of Children and Families, Medicaid redeterminations, postpartum coverage issues, Hope Florida-related concerns, and a women’s shelter inspection dispute. Supporters emphasized her work stabilizing Medicaid funding and her responsiveness to agency problems, while opponents argued she had overseen serious failures and lacked suitability. The confirmation passed 32-5. Taylor Hatch was then confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families after committee members noted serious operational concerns at DCF, including SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, forensic audit issues, and questions about Hope Florida, but also cited her commitment to child welfare and willingness to address problems; the vote was 33-4.
After the confirmations, the Senate recessed and later returned for a lengthy tribute to outgoing Senate President Kathleen Pasadomo. Senators from both parties offered personal remarks praising her leadership, diligence, toughness in committee, mentorship, and resilience after personal loss, while also joking about her reputation as a strict rules chair and “bill killer.” The session concluded with the recognition of her service and presentation of a handmade keepsake box filled with letters and mementos from staff and colleagues.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-10 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know who's going to ever pay the price for these crimes, frankly, but the lawyer who gave the
- while making clear that simply associating with others, whether or not they're in a gang, is not a crime
- It's not a crime to be in a gang.
- Gangs are punished, or if you commit a crime while in a gang, there's a criminal enhancement.
- unfortunate that state attorneys have been unable to prosecute some of these lewd and lascivious crimes
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So I don't know who's going to ever pay the price for these crimes, frankly, but the lawyer who gave
- while making clear that simply associating with others, whether or not they're in a gang, is not a crime
- It's not a crime to be in a gang.
- Gangs are punished, or if you commit a crime while in a gang, there's a criminal enhancement.
- unfortunate that state attorneys have been unable to prosecute some of these lewd and lascivious crimes
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Over 10 years ago, the DMV made a decision to pay for and offer the knowledge test, the computer-based
- Test over the computer and um either<01:43:21.119><c> pass</c><01:43:21.320><c> or</c><01:43:21.480>
- They did some stuff with the computer.
- They did some stuff with the computer.
- I'm a resident of New Hampshire, and I also hold a PhD in computational sciences and statistics.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee opened its public hearing with HB 249, sponsored by Representative Seth Miller, which would allow bicycles, human-powered vehicles, and electric bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs in certain situations. Miller argued the bill would improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer injuries and crashes. He emphasized that the proposal would remain optional for cyclists, who would still be required to yield to cross traffic and obey right-of-way rules, and said the bill is intended to help riders maintain momentum and avoid the instability that comes from repeatedly starting from a full stop.
Committee members raised concerns about uncertainty for drivers and pedestrians, liability, and whether the bill would create a special class of road users with different rules. Representative Crawford asked about the red-light left turn language, and Miller explained it was included because bicycles may not trigger some traffic signals. Representative Hill questioned how other road users would know what a cyclist intended to do at an intersection, and Representative Gon noted the bill did not appear to address liability the way some motorcycle-related laws do. Miller responded that cyclists would still be expected to yield appropriately and said he would be open to an amendment if liability language was needed. Representative Emble also questioned whether the bill would create a special vehicle class, and Miller replied that bicycles already have different roadway rules and that the bill was meant to improve safety and flow.
Several supporters testified in favor of the bill. Michael Frank, a cyclist and League cycling instructor from Spofford, said he regularly rides a cargo bike for errands and that stopping fully at intersections leaves him exposed longer and makes it harder to restart on hills. He said the bill would let cyclists slow, assess traffic, and proceed safely while maintaining momentum, and noted that he had not personally received a ticket for rolling through a stop sign, though he had been warned by police. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy, and helps bicycles move through intersections faster and more safely. No vote or committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- They, as well as self-driving cars, rely on computer vision.
- This is very important because computer vision is a very unreliable technology, and it's especially a
- And this revolves around, yet again, computer vision, a very unreliable technology, but this problem
- And at first, Officer Rizzo, Florida Highway Patrol, on June 19th, took the autopilot computer to Tesla
- I mean, my brain is capable of computing at least that far.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee held an informational hearing on autonomous vehicle technology in California, with the chair emphasizing that all panel testimony would be heard before public comment. The first panel included an industry representative from AVIA, a George Mason University professor, a Dawn Project representative, and a crash survivor. Testimony sharply divided between supporters who said AVs and driver-assist systems can reduce crashes and create jobs, and critics who argued that current systems are unreliable, rely on unsafe remote assistance, and are being deployed without enough transparency or accountability. Committee members questioned witnesses about safety data, the distinction between Level 2 and Level 4 systems, remote operations, liability, and whether California should adopt more uniform standards and stronger reporting requirements.
The second panel focused on first responders and workers. A retired San Francisco Fire Department official described AVs blocking fire scenes, ambulances, and apparatus access, and said remote hotlines have been too slow to resolve incidents, urging a public-safety manual override for police, fire, and paramedics. A San Jose police deputy chief said law enforcement sees AV safety potential but needs clear authority, training, and standardized protocols to handle traffic violations and emergency interactions. A San Francisco rideshare driver described near-collisions, red-light violations, and congestion caused by robotaxis, calling for fines, permit suspensions, and better public access to incident data. A Teamsters representative criticized DMV’s proposed heavy-duty AV rules as too permissive, especially for 80,000-pound autonomous trucks, and argued for independent validation, operational limits, and legislative action if regulators do not act.
In the final panel, DMV and CPUC officials described California’s existing AV regulatory framework and defended the state’s oversight. DMV said it has regulated AVs since 2014, has issued multiple rulemakings, and is now developing a fourth package that would expand reporting, strengthen enforcement, and require AVs to respond to emergency geo-fence messages and law enforcement direction. DMV also noted current permit counts and past suspensions and revocations, including Cruise and Pony.ai actions. CPUC began outlining its role in regulating passenger service for hire. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational only, and the committee chair indicated the testimony would inform future policy and legislation.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- programs are those career paths most needed by our communities, state, and industry partners, such as computer
- Now you heard me ask for or our legislative ask is for civil engineering and computer science.
- You've given us the experimental firepower and now we need the computational firepower.
- And 2, TAS has the intellectual firepower, but we need the computational firepower.
- The computational infrastructure we propose will be specifically optimized for the extremely high-end
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- programs are those career paths most needed by our communities. state, and industry partners, such as computer
- Now, you heard me ask for our legislative ask is for civil engineering and computer science obviously
- Now we need the computational firepower.
- But we need the computational firepower.
- The computational infrastructure we propose will be specifically optimized for the extremely high-end
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Like I said, I'm a junior at MTCHS who's currently in the computer science software development pathway
- development pathway, which means I do stuff like build websites and other projects in class in my computer
- Some gained experiences I've had for my internship and for my school are CAD, that's computer-aided design
- I get excited when you talk about computers and hardware and all that stuff.
- I get excited when you talk about computers and hardware and all that stuff.
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee first approved a change to its agenda and then adopted the minutes from a prior meeting. It then considered House Joint Memorial 11, which asks Idaho’s congressional delegation to fully fund the federal IDEA commitment for special education. Senator Burtenshaw argued that Congress promised up to 40% of the national average per-pupil expenditure but has never met that level, leaving Idaho districts to cover large shortfalls through local levies and discretionary funds. A witness from Fruitland School District gave similar testimony about the local cost of special education and the impact of the funding gap. The committee moved H.J.M. 11 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation; Senator Zito voted no, saying the federal government has long failed to meet its obligations, though she emphasized her support for students with disabilities.
The committee then heard RS 33-392, a proposal to create regional service centers so school districts and charter schools can share hard-to-fill specialized staff and services such as speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and business managers. Burtenshaw said the measure would help small and rural schools reduce duplication, improve compliance, and preserve local control, with startup funding already reflected in the governor’s budget and no new ongoing state funding required. The committee advanced the RS for a full hearing.
The remainder of the meeting was informational. Jason Sevy of the Idaho School Board Association described Marsing’s community schools model, emphasizing partnerships with nonprofits and service providers to address barriers like food insecurity, health needs, transportation, and attendance. He said policymakers can help by removing funding restrictions so schools can respond flexibly to local needs. Meridian Technical Charter High School then presented on its career-and-technical education model, including student internships, industry credentials, dual credit, and leadership opportunities through student organizations. Students and staff highlighted strong graduation outcomes, career readiness, and the role of the school in helping students find direction; committee members praised the program and discussed how similar models might be scaled to smaller districts.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Please, when you're either at the testimony table or at your computer, please speak loud enough into
- Covered providers are defined in the bill in relation to their computing power and their revenue.
- So, text generated by AI—there are a lot of code writers, a lot of copilots that are writing computer
- And of course that code then gets compiled into the programs we use on our computers.
- The law should be amended to reduce the size of the task force and to include a right to compute.
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, AI-generated content, deepfake, synthetic media, content provenance, provenance data, metadata, watermarking, disclosure, transparency, consumer protection, unfair or deceptive acts, unfair competition, Washington RCW, Title 19 RCW, platform regulation, AI detection tool, media authenticity
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Oct 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The growth in enrollments includes artificial intelligence, computer-aided design, recording arts and
- We look at CAD, right, the computer-aided design, 191.4% increase.
- I mean, the truth of the matter is artificial intelligence, computer learning doesn't need humans to
- And when you have programs like computer and information system security and cybersecurity, all of those
- things are going to be done by computers going forward.
Summary:
The Higher Education Appropriations Committee met for its first meeting of the session and heard presentations focused on workforce education in the Florida College System and district technical colleges. Members introduced themselves and discussed their personal connections to higher education, then heard from Department of Education senior chancellor Kevin O’Farrell, South Florida State College president Fred Hawkins, and Pinellas Technical College representative Mark Hunt. O’Farrell outlined the department’s budget request, including increases for adult education, Florida College System program funds, workforce development capitalization grants, apprenticeship and teacher apprenticeship programs, Open Door scholarships, and CAPE industry certification funding. He emphasized record growth in enrollments, completions, dual enrollment, and program offerings, and described grant-funded expansion in fields such as health sciences, manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, and AI-related programs.
Committee members raised concerns about whether current programs match actual labor-market demand, how artificial intelligence may reduce future human labor needs in some fields, and how the state should avoid unwarranted duplication of programs. O’Farrell said the department uses economic forecasts, employer demand data, and a CTE audit process to review programs and phase out those that do not meet performance thresholds. Members also asked for more detail on the teacher apprenticeship model, the transition from technical college clock hours to college credit, job placement and salary outcomes, and the LPN-to-RN pathway. O’Farrell said he would provide additional information later.
Hawkins described South Florida State College’s rural service area, low college-going rates, and difficulty recruiting and retaining faculty and staff because salaries lag behind local market alternatives and nearby school district pay. He said the college has had to turn away students in high-demand programs due to staffing and operational limits, while also noting strong outcomes in nursing, dental hygiene, EMT/paramedic, and radiography. Hunt said Pinellas Technical College serves about 5,000 students annually, including many dual-enrolled high school students, and reported a placement rate above 90% and strong local economic returns. He said many programs have waiting lists and that additional operational funding is needed to meet demand, maintain equipment, and keep pace with salary and cost increases. The meeting ended after public comment was opened and no further business was brought before the committee, and the committee adjourned.