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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Regulating Artificial Intelligence – Senator Eric Lucero Mar 17th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Artificial intelligence is what AI stands for, and artificial intelligence is a series of algorithms
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- Because when it comes to these algorithms, somebody has to write them.
- An algorithm is simply a code.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 5th, 2025
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And asked them how they use the algorithms.
- I would essentially ensure that the company has removed insurance scoring from the rating algorithm.
- To ensure that there is not discrimination built into algorithms.
- We're going to start testing the algorithms to see if there's a discriminatory outcome, which people
- I would say that's something we should be doing with this algorithm. All right, thank you. Mr.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (10/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- -backed, and also we include the algorithmic, essentially DAI, that doesn't really fall under anything
- Well, in an algorithmic token, essentially there's no real backing, right?
- and a and a uh algorithmic stable token? and a and a uh algorithmic stable token?
there's algorithmic token, essentially there's algorithmic token, essentially there's no<00:48- When it's an algorithmic token, there's none of that. It's a play on economics.
Summary:
The Stable Token Study Commission held its first regular meeting, welcomed all remaining appointed members, and completed brief introductions from legislators and agency designees. The chair outlined the commission’s plan to use the first part of the enabling legislation as a “level-setting” discussion, focusing this meeting on the basics of blockchain, the current landscape for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, and leaving blockchain-based trust for a later meeting. No votes were taken.
The main presentation came from Deanna Bario Zales of the Global Blockchain Business Council, who described stablecoins as increasingly converging toward fiat-backed or asset-backed models, with algorithmic designs viewed more cautiously. She said stablecoins are being used for payments, remittances, DeFi activity, cross-border transfers, retail use in high-inflation markets, and treasury functions, while noting risks such as peg instability, reserve transparency, counterparty and network risk, and possible capital flight from weaker banking systems. She cited growth in supply, wallet activity, and transfer volume, and said U.S.-pegged stablecoins dominate the market, with USDT and USDC leading.
Zales also discussed tokenized real-world assets, describing them as digital representations of physical assets that can enable fractional ownership, liquidity, and faster settlement. She said the market is growing quickly, with institutional participation from firms such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton, and projected continued expansion. She closed with an overview of regulatory developments, emphasizing the new U.S. stablecoin framework under the Genius Act, the proposed Clarity Act, OCC guidance, and similar regimes in the EU, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan, and elsewhere, all of which she said are shaping compliance requirements and market development.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So they now have taken all the data that they've collected, built this algorithm.
- I can see his telemetry, location, live feed.
- He can see all my drones, telemetry, location, and live feed.
- If we do not act now, we risk losing control over the very land that feeds and sustains us.
- Why we had to feed us a 1% meal, right? We need a whole meal. That's the. point.
Bills:
HB17, HB34, HB41, HB 118, HB 119, HB 127, HB 128, HB 129, HB 130, HB132, HB133, HB17, HB41, HB118, HB119, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB132, HB133
Keywords:
foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- strike-everything amendment in Representative Villegas's name to Senate Bill 1670 prohibits the use of an algorithmic
- In a time in which people aren't able to feed their families, we should be protecting our working class
- We know that much of the high rents, the rising rents, was created by these algorithms that were used
Bills:
SB1206, SB1254, SB1290, SB1421, SB1432, SB1515, SB1563, SB1641, SB1649, SB1670, SB1671, SB1747
Keywords:
storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation
Summary:
The Commerce Committee heard and acted on a long series of bills, with several strike-everything amendments. SB 1421, dealing with restrictions on financial institutions, check cashers, and remittances involving undocumented immigrants, drew strong opposition on constitutional and economic grounds and support from the sponsor as a sovereignty measure; the committee rejected a Villegas affordable-housing striker and gave the bill a due pass recommendation. SB 1254, a continuation/cleanup bill for the Industrial Commission of Arizona and its divisions, was explained as mostly renaming and administrative changes and passed unanimously after adopting the chairman’s striker. SB 1515 created a Public Safety Parity Fund for DPS and corrections retention bonuses funded by investment earnings from the Budget Stabilization Fund; law enforcement witnesses supported it as a needed retention tool, while some members objected to using rainy-day fund interest, and it passed on a split vote. SB 1206 updated homeowner protection rules for adjusters and contractors after disasters, limiting certain conduct during loss events and emergency responses, and passed unanimously after amendment.
The committee also approved SB 1563, which continues the Barbering and Cosmetology Board and lowers some fee caps, after testimony that the board protects public health and sanitation. SB 1649 established a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund; a Ripple Labs witness discussed self-custody options for unclaimed crypto, while an Aguilar striker would have required reporting on employers whose workers receive public assistance, but that amendment failed and the underlying bill passed. SB 1290, originally about HOA closed meetings, became a major debate over transparency versus privacy; opponents warned the Carter striker would force disclosure of sensitive member and employee matters, supporters argued HOAs should not take secret action, and the committee adopted both the Aguilar consumer-protection striker and the Carter HOA transparency striker before passing the bill. SB 1670, preempting local contractor licensing and allowing certain journeyman licenses, was amended with a Villegas striker aimed at landlord algorithmic pricing and passed unanimously.
The committee continued the Arizona Department of Gaming, Racing, and Boxing/MMA commissions in SB 1671, with the chairman’s amendment narrowing reporting requirements and adding aggregate complaint reporting; the department said it had worked with auditors and supported the bill, which passed. The meeting then moved into SB 1747, beginning discussion of social media application requirements for developers and covered companies, including age verification and parental consent, but the transcript cuts off before further testimony or action on that bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/29/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, one of the more important parts of this bill is the algorithm.
- The algorithm is on the memory card right as the memory card gets into the computer; there's an algorithm
- The algorithm algorithm algorithm, um, is on that actually on the memory card right as the memory card
- gets into the computer; there's an algorithm.
- copy is misnomer because the algorithm copy is misnomer because the algorithm is<00:59:47.359>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- If that's the case, it's not captured in this because it specifically says algorithm algorithms that
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- the price fixing algorithms are wrong. the price fixing algorithms are wrong.
- And [snorts] I'm algorithms broadly.
Summary:
The Housing Committee opened with a public hearing on HB 196, which would repeal the Housing Champion program. Representative Matt Drew, the prime sponsor, argued the program is an unnecessary and poorly targeted subsidy, saying it rewards municipalities after projects are completed and may not be limited to new housing production. He questioned the transparency of the program, cited difficulty finding required annual reports, and noted a fiscal note suggesting the state could recover up to $3 million if obligations are terminated. Committee members and witnesses debated whether the program’s criteria amount to political favoritism or a standard grant process; supporters said the rubric is specific and that municipalities are evaluated against objective requirements. Representative Priest, Nick Taylor of Housing Action New Hampshire, and Karen Benfield of Stay Work Play New Hampshire all opposed repeal, saying the program encourages local zoning and regulatory changes, helps smaller communities participate, and supports housing supply and young people’s ability to stay in the state. The hearing on HB 196 was then closed.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 1405, a bill establishing an affordable housing guarantee program within the Housing Finance Authority. Prime sponsor Representative Chris Muns said the bill would reduce lender risk by guaranteeing up to 80% of principal on qualifying loans for affordable housing, with a cap of $30 million per lender per year and $300 million outstanding at any time. He described the measure as a low-cost public-private partnership backed by the full faith and credit of the state, and said it was identical to a prior Senate bill that had received unanimous bipartisan committee support before dying later in the process. He framed the bill as one part of a broader housing package aimed at financing, infrastructure, workforce, zoning reform, and other housing-related issues.
No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal actions were opening and closing the public hearing on HB 196 and opening the public hearing on HB 1405, with testimony continuing on HB 1405 at the end of the transcript.
CT
Connecticut 2026 Regular Session
Medical Assistance Program Oversight Council Women and Children’s Health Committee June 8th Meeting Jun 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We get all alert discharge transfer feeds for oral health-related ED visits, and we pump out calls and
- I think social media and its algorithms now just reinforce myths.
Summary:
The MAPOC Women and Children’s Health Subcommittee heard a presentation from Kate Parker Riley, executive director of the Connecticut Dental Health Partnership, on the Husky Dental Program and efforts to improve oral health during pregnancy. She reviewed the structure of Connecticut’s Medicaid dental benefit, the ASO model, provider network, utilization trends, and member barriers to care. She noted that children’s dental measures remain above the national median, but adult utilization is lower and the dental provider network has been shrinking, with longer wait times in rural areas.
A major focus was the state’s goal to raise the rate of oral evaluation during pregnancy from about 17.5% to 25% by 2030. Riley described planned outreach to OB/GYN practices using a draft “snapshot” report showing each practice’s pregnancy oral-health rate compared with the state average, along with education materials based on ACOG and AAP guidance. Committee members and guests discussed barriers such as lack of provider training, workflow burden, access to dentists who will see pregnant patients, and the need for stronger referral bridges. Suggestions included adding simple oral-health screening questions in OB settings, using human support to make appointments, and exploring co-located dental hygienists or other embedded models.
Riley also highlighted partnerships with DSS, DCF, Head Start, WIC, Read to Grow, YMCA programs, refugee resettlement agencies, and school-based and hospital partners, as well as data-sharing and navigation efforts. She said pregnant members newly identified through HUSKY will now receive outreach and navigation support. DSS dental director Carolyn MacArthur introduced herself and said she supports the initiative, noting the literature linking untreated maternal dental disease to poor child oral-health outcomes. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with thanks and a preview of upcoming July presentations on integrated behavioral health and home visitation programs.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Apr 10th, 2025
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- seeking to encapsulate is a situation in which a person is unable to meet their basic needs, unable to feed
- people who have been following trends and what other states are doing in terms of regulating AI algorithms
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 1822 aims to improve transparency surrounding the use of our artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms
- Under current law, AI algorithms cannot be used to deny service unless explicitly reviewed. by a physician
- require issuers of health policies to publicly disclose the use of artificial intelligence-based algorithms
- agents to submit an annual report to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) attesting that any algorithms
- regarding utilization reviews and protects patients against potentially discriminating AI-based algorithms
Keywords:
autism, health insurance, coverage, medical treatment, health benefit plan, HIV prevention, prescription drug, prior authorization, health benefits, insurance coverage, insurance, contract termination, property and casualty, insurance agents, discrimination, appraiser, umpire, licensing requirements, continuing education, admin penalties
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informational interview with Rep. David Gottfried (DFL-Shoreview) Jan 8th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- try to put in some worker protections in AI and the use of artificial intelligence and similar algorithmic
- use of artificial intelligence and the use of artificial intelligence similar<00:03:41.960>
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This similar algorithmic technologies. - This similar algorithmic technologies.
Summary:
The interview focused on Rep. Godfrey’s reflections on his first legislative year after winning the special election in 40B. He described the experience as a “roller coaster,” citing the challenges of a tied House, the ongoing budget work, and the June 14 assassination of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman as the lowest point. He said the Legislature still needs to recover from that tragedy while continuing its work.
Looking ahead, Godfrey said he wants to find areas of bipartisan agreement, especially on budget issues, public school funding, and tackling fraud in a way he sees as nonpartisan and durable. He also said he plans to continue raising common-sense gun safety reforms, though he has not seen signs the other side is willing to discuss them. On the federal level, he said criticism of Washington would not change his approach in St. Paul, because he believes lawmakers can disagree strongly with the federal government while still working together on state issues.
He also discussed local bonding and infrastructure priorities, including flood mitigation work connected to the Rice Creek watershed district. He said the project would help prevent catastrophic commercial shutdowns during high-water events and protect low-income residents. As another major priority, he said he wants to pursue worker protections related to artificial intelligence and other algorithmic technologies, arguing that the state should get ahead of job displacement risks.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint hearings with the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition to examine financial aggression, focusing on how the Chinese Communist Party exploits American retirees and undermines national security. Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Aging (Special) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- What it says is we cannot, any interested syndicate that wants to buy this cannot use the algorithm.
- Leasing the algorithm, buying the algorithm, fixing it, putting it on an American server.
- Whoever's going to buy TikTok is not going to buy the algorithm. Period. That's clear.
- I've heard estimates of as low as 20 billion without the algorithm as high as 40 with it.
- Apparently, it's pretty clear to me today, after what I've listened to, that there'll be no algorithm
Keywords:
Chinese Communist Party, retirement security, investment risks, SEC enforcement, Bipartisan action
Summary:
The meeting primarily addressed concerns regarding the impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on American investments and the financial security of retirees. The chair discussed legislation aimed at ensuring the protection of American investors against the risks posed by Chinese companies. There was a consensus among the members regarding the necessity to enforce existing policies that require compliance from foreign companies wishing to trade on American exchanges. The discussion included testimony from various stakeholders highlighting the urgent need to limit exposure to the CCP in retirement portfolios. Additionally, there were calls for increased accountability of regulatory bodies such as the SEC to better shield American investors from potential loss.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- the price fixing algorithms are wrong. the price fixing algorithms are wrong.
- And [snorts] I'm algorithms broadly.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- that out so we could specifically track—we had DOR break it out so they could specifically track and feed
- Chair, by my understanding, it is a computerized system and it's like an algorithm random.
- Like staff said, it's the algorithm, it's the basic—we can... and it was drafted very vaguely because
- And they can pick a hundred questions, and then the algorithm will throw in however many they throw in
Bills:
HB2003, HB2057, HB2109, HB2111, HB2112, HB2114, HB2256, HB2259, HB2317, HB2323, HB2398, HB2443, HB2446, HB2574
Keywords:
driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety
Summary:
The committee heard a presentation from New Core Steel on its Arizona operations, emphasizing its Kingman facility, recycled-scrap steel production, high-paying jobs, safety improvements, veteran hiring, community investments, and support for infrastructure projects. Members asked about safety gains, expansion plans, scrap sources, and average pay. The company said it has invested heavily in Arizona and asked legislators to consider local steel and manufacturing when funding transportation and infrastructure projects.
The committee then took up several bills. HB 2574 would delay ADOT enforcement of a traffic judgment while an appeal is pending; the sponsor and a witness said it would close a due-process gap, and it passed 7-0. HB 2057 would lower the fee for Arizona Centennial special plates for fleet vehicles to encourage more purchases supporting the Arizona Mining, Mineral, Natural Resource Education Museum; it also passed 7-0 after discussion about possibly expanding the concept to other specialty plates.
HB 2109 would raise penalties for repeat distracted-driving violations and add an enhanced penalty when a violation results in a motorcycle crash. The sponsor and motorcycle advocates argued stronger fines are needed, but several members also wanted an education component; the committee agreed to work on a COW amendment and the bill passed 7-0. HB 2317, which would bar local governments from prohibiting cruising, drew strong testimony both for and against: supporters framed cruising as cultural and historical, while opponents from neighborhoods and law enforcement described congestion, blocked streets, sanitation issues, and safety concerns. The chair held the bill for further work. The committee also heard HB 2003, which would lower the age to get an instruction permit to 15 and extend permit periods and supervised-driving requirements; the sponsor and a motorcycle advocate said more supervised time would improve teen safety, while some members expressed concern about lowering the age and wanted to discuss changes before moving it forward.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- algorithms are being used to deny care. algorithms are being used to deny care.
- <01:18:51.440>
and prohibition of the use of algorithms and prohibition of the use of algorithms - Uh in practice, these algorithms and AI.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- compliance statement disclosing certain characteristics of their artificial intelligence-based algorithms
- compliance statement disclosing certain characteristics of their artificial intelligence-based algorithms
- used for utilization reviews; and a description of the training data set used by the AI-based algorithms
- The bill would also require compliance with training requirements for algorithms that minimize the risk
- ' or agents' oversight and validation process for the performance and compliance of the AI-based algorithm
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation, recognized a Karnes County Day delegation and the Texas Association of Museums, received a governor’s message on Texas Diabetes Council appointments, and introduced the Doctor of the Day. The chamber then took up several resolutions, including SR 388 honoring the Texas Association of Museums, and adopted SRs 380, 382, and 387 by voice vote. Senator King was excused due to a family death, and the journal reading was dispensed with.
The Senate then moved through a series of bills, most of them on expedited suspension of the regular order and three-day rule. Measures passed included SB 868 on Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program funding for high-wildfire-risk areas; SB 264 exempting certain family motor-vehicle transfers from tax; SB 2112 on oyster mariculture penalties; SB 1484 on catfish labeling and marketing; SB 660 on bollards near hospital emergency rooms; SB 1809 creating offenses for gift card fraud; SB 32 and SJR 81 providing business personal property tax relief and a related constitutional amendment; SB 1267 modernizing boat titling and adding disclosure for hidden hull damage; SB 1470 allowing DPS data sharing for voter list maintenance; SB 2406 and SB 2407 implementing Sunset recommendations for the Sabine River Authority and Lower Neches Valley River Authority; SB 609 on school district compliance with legally required policies; SB 921 on ex parte Medicaid eligibility renewals; SB 2320 increasing DWI penalties; SB 1822 requiring disclosure and oversight of AI-based utilization review algorithms; SB 693 on notaries public and deed theft prevention; and SB 664 setting statewide qualifications and oversight for magistrates and related judicial officers.
One of the most contested items was SB 779 on common law public nuisance claims, which drew extended debate over whether the bill would limit lawsuits against lawful, regulated activities and whether it would preserve private nuisance and other existing remedies. Despite objections, the Senate suspended the rules and passed the bill to engrossment by a 17-12 vote, holding it there. Another debated measure was SB 1008 on state and local authority over the food service industry; after a perfecting amendment, it was passed to engrossment and then to final passage. Several bills were adopted or passed with near-unanimous support, while others, including SB 1267, SB 1470, SB 1822, and SB 2320, saw some opposition but still cleared the chamber.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group (RHG) - Tue Jan 13, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They have to figure out how to feed themselves and how to actually just take care of their primary needs
- They have to figure out how to feed<00:33:16.960>
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how <00:33:17.679>to <00:33:17.840>actually <00:33:18.000>just feed themselves - and how to actually just feed themselves and how to actually just take<00:33:18.640>
care <00: - know that we've also been working with a suicide risk screening tool that is, um, culturally and algorithmically
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/29/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- algorithm algorithm the<00:15:05.839>
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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/13/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- -generated pricing and algorithm pricing.
- -GENERATED PRICING AND ALGORITHM PRICING.
- "So you brought up algorithms and Instacart, which leads to another question of mine: how would this
- yet, an online retailer would not really be constrained by this because we're not addressing the algorithm
- BUT YET, AN ONLINE RETAILER WOULD NOT REALLY CONSTRAINED BY THIS BECAUSE QUEER NOT ADDRESSING THE ALGORITHM
Summary:
The Senate opened with routine business, approved the prior journal, and received several motions to discharge identical Assembly bills from committee and substitute corresponding Senate bills. Members also offered brief recognitions for visitors, including Yemeni American community advocates and Cheri Davis, who was honored for her Alzheimer’s advocacy and support work. The chamber then took up several previously adopted resolutions, including Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, Period Poverty Awareness Week, and Nurses Week, with senators speaking in support of each measure’s purpose and importance.
The body then moved through a long calendar of bills, passing a wide range of measures on education, public health, correction law, environmental conservation, municipal law, agriculture, and consumer protection. Notable floor discussion included Senator Ramos explaining her support for a bill requiring salons and similar businesses to display multilingual domestic violence resource information, and Senator Gianaris and Senator Borrello debating a bill to prohibit electronic shelf labeling in stores over concerns about surveillance, dynamic pricing, and impacts on brick-and-mortar retailers. Senator May and Senator Skoufis also spoke on an environmental conservation bill concerning American eel management, with May supporting the species protections and Skoufis objecting to the bill’s structure.
Most bills were adopted by wide margins, though several drew recorded negative votes. The Senate passed the domestic violence information bill, the electronic shelf-labeling bill, and multiple other measures, including bills on eviction notice procedures, surrogate court procedure, and environmental conservation. After completing the calendar, the Senate reported no further business and adjourned until the next day at 11:00 a.m.