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• trailer bill, the governor, to submit that on February 15th in printed format, at least one electronic computer
• trailer bill, the governor, to submit that on February 15th in printed format, at least one electronic computer
• trailer bill, the governor, to submit that on February 15th in printed format, at least one electronic computer
• trailer bill, the governor, to submit that on February 15th in printed format, at least one electronic computer
• trailer bill, the governor, to submit that on February 15th in printed format, at least one electronic computer

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• One of my favorite skills I've learned was CAD, or computer-aided design.
• One of my favorite skills I've learned was CAD, or computer-aided design.
• One of my favorite skills I've learned was CAD, or computer-aided design.
• One of my favorite skills I've learned was CAD, or computer-aided design.
• Career exploration, skill building, financial literacy, computer literacy, time management, and also

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I know that, especially in terms of the clerk, some clerks like to take their notes on the computer.
• </c> this technology how I have my computer this technology how I have my computer right<00:28:59.559
• </c><00:29:09.799><c> that's</c><00:29:10.480><c> very</c><00:29:10.720><c> very</c> on the computer
• that's very very on the computer that's very very acceptable<00:29:12.960><c> if</c><00:29:13.080><c>
• if you're using your computer acceptable if you're using your computer during<00:29:15.200><c> an</c

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was the first session of a newly created House Education Funding Committee, which also handles career technical education and higher education legislation. The chair explained that the committee was split off from the larger education committee because of the high volume of bills in the prior biennium, and said its focus would be on education funding policy and related fiscal issues. He noted that the committee had already reviewed major topics with the Department of Education, including the foundation formula, building aid, career technical education, special education aid, catastrophic aid, and higher education funding, and that chancellors from the university and community college systems were scheduled to appear later that morning. The bulk of the meeting was an orientation on committee procedures and decorum. The chair reviewed attendance and replacement rules, hearing procedures, time limits for testimony, and how the committee would handle crowded hearings, early bills, and fiscal notes. He emphasized that hearings are not debates, that sponsors and co-sponsors may present but should not use their position to dominate questioning, and that the chair controls whether additional technical questions are asked of witnesses. He also stressed neutrality, saying members should not display buttons or placards or engage in running debates with testifiers, and that the committee should treat all testimony respectfully regardless of party or viewpoint. Additional housekeeping guidance covered security procedures, use of cell phones and computers during hearings, breaks and hydration in the dry hearing rooms, and courtesy toward the clerk and other staff. The chair also asked members to notify leadership in advance of absences and explained that some bills may require larger rooms or overflow arrangements. No votes were taken and no bills were acted on during this portion of the meeting.

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• Louis County, and how were we going to convert from a card system to modern technology using computers
• kinds of things that they’re not used to, and the thing of people my age coming in that didn’t have computer
• technology growing up in school, they’re very, very helpful with the computer service to be able to
• show us how to effectively get around in a digital world and use the computer systems.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And what, you know, jaywalking isn't one of the most serious crimes that we have out there, but it is
• This is hardly worth the cost of changing the programs in the judicial systems computers to reflect this
• Uh, I think the idea that there's a bill floating around that just says this is no longer even a crime
• Uh, I think the idea that there's a bill floating around that just says this is no longer even a crime
• Uh, I think the idea that there's a bill floating around that just says this is no longer even a crime

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And when you have enforcement, whether law enforcement or other enforcement to look for crimes, fraud
• enforcement</c><00:17:52.120><c> to</c><00:17:52.360><c> look</c><00:17:52.600><c> for</c><00:17:53.559><c> crimes
• </c> other enforcement to look for crimes other enforcement to look for crimes fraud<00:17:55.120><c>
• So it’s just like a computer system: every door in is a door out; every door out is a door in.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Under the bill, surplus technology hardware is defined as computer laptops, tablets, and other electronic
• We know that many students, after they leave our school systems, do not have access to the same computing
• We know that many students, after they leave our school systems, do not have access to the same computing
• I'd only been thinking of this bill in light of computer equipment.
• Most students don't have access to a computer at home beyond their phone or the laptop that we've assigned

Bills: HB2142, HB2369, HB2432

Keywords: remote learning, hybrid learning, education reform, alternative education, student engagement, local food, public schools, nutrition, sustainability, agriculture, technology access, educational resources, surplus hardware, student support, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Under the bill, surplus technology hardware is defined as computer laptops, tablets, and other electronic
• We know that many students, after they leave our school systems, do not have access to the same computing
• We know that many students, after they leave our school systems, do not have access to the same computing
• I'd only been thinking of this bill in light of computer equipment. ...thinking of this bill in light
• of computer equipment.

Summary: The House Education Committee held public hearings on three bills. House Bill 2142 would replace statutory references to “alternative learning experience” with “remote and hybrid learning.” Committee staff and the prime sponsor said the change is intended to reduce stigma and more accurately describe programs that may be online, hybrid, or site-based. Several members raised concerns that the terminology could unintentionally affect fully in-person programs; the sponsor and a retired principal testified that the bill is meant as a name change and would not materially alter current programs. The bill drew 52 pro, 4 con, and 0 other sign-ins. House Bill 2369 would create a Washington Local Food for Schools program in OSPI to help schools procure and distribute Washington-grown foods through existing USDA food distribution systems. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce logistical barriers for farmers and districts, support local agriculture, and improve the quality and appeal of school meals. Testimony came from school nutrition advocates, farmers, a school superintendent, students, and OSPI, with broad support and discussion of how the program would work through catalogs, ordering windows, and existing warehouses. The bill drew 455 pro, 64 con, and 1 other sign-in. House Bill 2432 would allow school districts and ESDs to sell or grant surplus technology hardware, such as laptops and tablets, directly to public school students and recent graduates at depreciated value, with priority for students with greater need. The sponsor said the goal is to help students transition to work, college, and other postsecondary opportunities. Committee members asked about whether the bill should address assistive devices and whether devices could be reserved for future graduating classes; staff noted existing law already covers transfer of assistive devices for students with disabilities. Testimony from district technology and finance staff supported the bill as a practical way to extend the life of devices and benefit students. The bill drew 57 pro, 5 con, and 0 other sign-ins. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced amendment deadlines for several bills scheduled for executive session later in the week and then adjourned the committee.

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• equitable adjustments to the dollar amount. on which the standard service retirement annuity is computed
• This is the motion to silence your computer. We wanted to exit, but I can't see how to do that.
• It's showing backwards on my computer. Nice. It's fine. It's fine. We can see it. Yeah.
• So what happened back in February, there was a computer problem.
• There was something wrong with the computer when we were filing.

Keywords: Texas Ethics Commission, HB18, SB12, political contributions, civil penalties, Attorney General, criminal election offenses, legislation

Summary: In the latest meeting of the Texas Ethics Commission, significant discussions centered around newly passed legislation, specifically HB18 and SB12. HB18 introduces a civil penalty for members who accept political contributions while absent from the state, addressing potential obstructions to legislative actions. Senators and commissioners engaged in an in-depth dialogue about the implications of this bill, with many expressing concerns regarding enforcement and compliance. In contrast, SB12 expands the jurisdiction of the Attorney General to prosecute criminal election offenses, further tightening the oversight of election activities. The meeting concluded with acknowledgement of the efforts put forth by previous commission chairs, highlighting their contributions to the commission's success.

Bills: SB1265, SB1198, SB2046, SB1415, SB1714, SB1962, SB26, SB172, SB260, SB264, SB1525, SB1332, SB1998, SB1378, SB1771, SB1919, SB2018, SB1936, SB1612, SB1543, SB1260, SB1988, SB1859, SB2041, SB1257, SB1726, SB1236, SB1633, SB1413, SB1317, SB1360, SB1342, SB1477, SB1189, SB1546, SB1524, SB1338, SB1193, SB1812, SB1617, SB1638, SB504, SB2072, SB1283, SB1216, SB1655, SB2011, SB1643, SB1446, SB1256, SB1258, SB1441, SB1224, SB1448, SB1496, SB1597, SB1621, SB1827, SB2066, SB2104

Keywords: municipal ordinances, local government, ordinance publication, posting requirement, public notice, municipal law, city ordinances, town ordinances, county government, newspaper publication, effective date, Oklahoma statutes, 11 O.S. 14-106, ordinance notice, government oversight, healthcare authority, property lien, county treasury, Oklahoma, municipalities

Bills: SB1265, SB1198, SB2046, SB1415, SB1714, SB1962, SB26, SB172, SB260, SB264, SB1525, SB1332, SB1998, SB1378, SB1771, SB1919, SB2018, SB1936, SB1612, SB1543, SB1260, SB1988, SB1859, SB2041, SB1257, SB1726, SB1236, SB1633, SB1413, SB1317, SB1360, SB1342, SB1477, SB1189, SB1546, SB1524, SB1338, SB1193, SB1812, SB1617, SB1638, SB504, SB2072, SB1283, SB1216, SB1655, SB2011, SB1643, SB1446, SB1256, SB1258, SB1441, SB1224, SB1448, SB1496, SB1597, SB1621, SB1827, SB2066, SB2104

Keywords: municipal ordinances, local government, ordinance publication, posting requirement, public notice, municipal law, city ordinances, town ordinances, county government, newspaper publication, effective date, Oklahoma statutes, 11 O.S. 14-106, ordinance notice, government oversight, healthcare authority, property lien, county treasury, Oklahoma, municipalities

Summary: The Senate convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared present. The chamber opened with a prayer offered by Senator Peterson, followed by recognitions of the Nurse of the Day, Amanda Fisher, and the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Lee Schaffler, both introduced with brief biographical remarks and applause from members. The Senate also recognized the week’s pages, who introduced themselves and described their schools, assignments, and future plans. Several announcements were then made about upcoming committee and caucus meetings, including Local and County Government, Economic Development, Workforce, and Tourism, Judiciary, the first meeting of the Disability Caucus, and the start of devotion time the next morning. No legislation was debated or voted on during the session. The only formal action was adoption of a motion to adjourn, and the Senate stood adjourned until Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 720 is an act relating to the cloud computing public utility act, introduced by Representatives
• Please listen to the first reading of the bill. >> H720, an act relating to the cloud computing public
• &gt;&gt; H720 an act relating to the cloud &gt;&gt; H720 an act relating to the cloud computing<00:06
• </c> computing public utility act. computing public utility act.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• people to know me anyway so I started talking to him When they pulled it up, they had changed their computer
• I hear about crime, I hear about economic development, I hear about. jobs, I've yet to meet someone on
• amending sections of law that require the comptroller to deduct overpayments from underpayments before computing
• also amends state law to give the tax. underpayments deducted from any refund before interest is computed
• Computer software and security costs, which have been mandated by our insurers, our cyber security insurers

Bills: HB19, HB30, HB851, HB1663, HB1681, HB1769, HB1937, HB1979, HB2428, HB2433, HB2825, HB3159, HB3424, HB3486, HB3487, HB3504, HB3605, HB3879, HB3994, HB4382, HB4752, HB5444, HB5446, HB5447, HB3199, HB4847, HB19

Keywords: local government debt, property tax, ad valorem tax, bond election, certificate of obligation, anticipation note, school district tax rate, voter-approval rate, debt service cap, municipal finance, county bonds, flood control district, hospital district, public works, tax transparency, property tax notice, November uniform election date, general obligation bonds, local debt reform, taxpayer notice

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, if you'll forgive me, I'll look at my computer to make sure I'm accurate in those stats, or I'm happy
• to send you the choice of accurate information from a computer and a wild stab in the dark.
• There's really very little overlap of the people involved, and then they commit another crime on a Saturday
• Um, not a surprise to any of our legislators that most state government computer systems are low functioning
• 01:41:59.280><c> bail</c> Um, not a surprise to any of our legislators that most state government computer

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to continue its review of recommendations for New Hampshire’s family court, with the chair emphasizing a collaborative approach and noting that the group would focus on the origins of the family division, recurring problems identified in earlier reports, and comparisons with other states. Members discussed organizing testimony into three broad topics: the court hearing process and pro se litigant preparation, mediation/arbitration/counseling, and the interaction of domestic violence issues with family court and related criminal proceedings. The chair also noted that the subcommittee would not meet again for two weeks and encouraged members to review materials from Judge Michael Mace and NCSL research on other states’ family court systems. Attorney Heather Culp, senior administrator for the judicial branch’s circuit court, testified about New Hampshire’s ADR programs. She explained that the Office of Mediation and Arbitration, created by statute in 2007, oversees more than 12 statewide ADR programs across the Supreme, Superior, and Circuit Courts, including family division programs such as divorce-parenting mediation, neutral case evaluation, guardianship, termination of parental rights, and voluntary adoption mediation. She said the divorce-parenting mediation program is the largest family division ADR program, with about 3,400 mediation sessions in 2023 out of roughly 6,700 cases, and that most cases involving minor children are referred to mediation soon after the first appearance session. Culp described the family division process as beginning with a first appearance session led by a case manager, who provides information, helps with paperwork, and schedules mediation, usually within 30 to 45 days. She said mediation is strongly encouraged in parenting and divorce cases, but there is no requirement to reach agreement, and parties may settle some issues while leaving others for court. She also explained that mediation is prohibited or limited in certain domestic violence cases: cases with active civil protection orders may proceed only with both parties’ consent and possible safeguards, while cases involving criminal protective orders are not sent to mediation. Mediators in court-referred family cases are contracted with the court and must be certified by the executive branch’s mediator certification board; mediators do not communicate with judges, except through a brief ADR report noting whether the case settled or what the next procedural step is. Members asked about referrals, timing, and the meaning of “neutrals,” and Culp said the court uses in-house contracted neutrals for family division ADR and does not refer divorce-parenting cases to outside providers.

Transcript Highlights:

• Demand for electricity associated with large computing facilities is growing rapidly across our country
• Fueled by the rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence with a commensurate need for more and
• more computing power.
• Members and guests are prohibited from using computers, phones, or any type of electronic device.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Louis County, and how were we going to convert from a card system to modern technology using computers
• And for people my age coming in that didn't have computer technology growing up in school, they are very
• , very helpful. ...with the computer service to be able to show us how to effectively get around in a
• digital world and use the computer systems.

Summary: The Committee on Local Government held a public hearing on Senate Substitute No. 2 for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1023, sponsored by Senator Justin Brown. The bill would expand the existing authority for certain public library districts to ask voters for a sales tax, with provisions to reduce or eliminate property tax levies in some cases. Brown explained that the bill includes special carve-outs for St. Charles County, where any sales tax would be paired with a dollar-for-dollar property tax rollback over a three-year phase-out, and for Cass and Johnson counties, where the sales tax cap would be 0.33% and property tax levies would be eliminated. The bill also allows circuit courts to collect a civil case filing surcharge of up to $15 for law library maintenance. Supporters testified that the measure would give libraries more flexible and diversified funding options, similar to other local taxing entities. Library officials from Scenic Regional, St. Charles City-County, Marshall Public Library, and Kansas City Public Library said most library revenue still comes from property taxes and argued that the bill would let local voters decide whether to shift some or all funding to sales tax. They described needs such as expanding services, building new branches, renovating facilities, and protecting voter-approved taxes from uncertainty tied to county reclassification litigation. The Missouri Library Association said the bill serves as a safeguard amid broader discussions about property tax reform. There was no opposition testimony. Committee members raised questions about the fairness of shifting library funding to sales tax, especially for nonresidents who may not use the services, and about how the St. Charles amendment would work. Several members spoke in support of libraries and the bill, while one member criticized the tone of the sponsor’s response to questioning. At the close of the hearing, the chair announced the committee would executive the bill on Monday and then adjourned the meeting.

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• We are having problems with our computer, and so I can't pull anybody that wishes to speak.
• , just do you to make sure that we're filling out the paperwork the old-fashioned way, since our computers
• And for the record, our computers aren't working, so please introduce yourself for the record.
• Please. ...like I said, our computers are down, so thanks.

Bills: HB2029, HB2030, HB2096

Keywords: water conservation, grants, infrastructure, environmental protection, sustainability, grant fund, Arizona water law, A.R.S. 49-1332, water efficiency, water reuse, education programs, public outreach, rainwater harvesting, gray water, graywater, drought-resistant landscaping, xeriscaping, turf removal, groundwater recharge, aquifer health

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• And those are institutions that have computers and have access to computers, so we're putting staff there
• And those are institutions that have computers and have access to computers, so we're putting staff there
• And those are institutions that have computers and have access to computers, so we're putting staff there
• And those are institutions that have computers and have access to computers, so we're putting staff there
• And those are institutions that have computers and have access to computers, so we're putting staff there

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We've talked a lot about programs to, you know, use these computers and use all the technology we've
• and use all the use these computers and use all the technology<00:20:42.240><c> we've</c><00:20:42.400
• Those are subtracted before the computations are made.
• </c><00:31:38.280><c> saying,</c><00:31:38.520><c> "Hey,</c> tickler on their computer saying, "Hey,
• tickler on their computer saying, "Hey, this<00:31:38.960><c> is</c><00:31:39.080><c> time</c><00:31:

Bills: HB0034, HB0035, HB0036, HB0106

Keywords: HB0034, Wyoming retirement system, Wyoming Retirement Act, firefighter retirement, public employee retirement, retirement benefits, state pension, wildland firefighting, wildland firefighter, crash and rescue, Wyoming National Guard, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming Retirement Board, correctional forestry crew, correctional crew supervisor, correctional forestry crew manager, general fund appropriation, state agency employees, service credit, benefit eligibility

Transcript Highlights:

• And 70 percent of these remedial students cannot compute at the eighth-grade level.
• And 70 percent of these remedial students cannot compute at the eighth-grade level.
• insufficient, number one, and not recognized by the system: 4.0 high school graduates that can't compute
• It's not quantum computing, it's not curing cancer, but it is very, very important breakthrough innovation
• You know, as the day goes by, if you're on a phone or a computer or what have you, you're interacting

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations on several GovOps-related budget proposals, beginning with ongoing funding for the California Education Learning Lab. The Learning Lab described its intersegmental grants to UC, CSU, and community college faculty, including AI-related work and a math alignment project, and said the Governor’s proposal would move the program’s home agency to GovOps and restore $4 million annually. The Department of Finance supported the proposal as a way to improve coordination, while the LAO recommended rejecting it, arguing the projects are hard to scale, similar professional development already exists in the segments, and the state should consider saving General Fund dollars. Senators split on the value of the program, with some emphasizing innovation and intersegmental collaboration and others questioning its measurable long-term impact; the item was held open. The committee then reviewed the Office of Civil Rights proposal to implement AB 715 and SB 48 with $3.5 million in 2026-27 and $2.8 million ongoing. GovOps said the office had been set up administratively, positions were being recruited, and it would provide training, technical assistance, and complaint review related to anti-Semitism and other discrimination in TK-12 schools. The LAO had no concerns, but senators raised substantial questions about the office’s placement in GovOps, the lack of guidance while the laws are being implemented, the use of gubernatorial appointees, and whether the staffing structure matches the likely workload across different discrimination categories. GovOps said it would develop guidance, coordinate with CDE, and shift resources as needed once staff are hired, but several members said they were not prepared to support the item as presented; it was also held open. After public comment supporting the California Education Interagency Council, the subcommittee approved vote-only items 11 through 17 and 6 through 10. It then heard from the Office of Data and Innovation on a request for five positions and $1.25 million in reimbursement authority to expand digital service delivery work. ODI described projects such as reducing unauthorized EBT theft and forecasting community water system outages, and said it uses guardrails and contracts to protect sensitive data when working with vendor AI services. The LAO had no concerns, and members generally praised ODI’s small, high-impact role; the item was held open. Finally, the Department of Technology presented on the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative, reporting that 423 miles are complete, more than 70% of the network has been permitted, and about 5,300 miles are expected to be completed by December 2026, with some work potentially slipping into 2027. CDT said Skyline Technology Solutions had been selected to operate the network and that the third-party administrator, Golden State Net, would continue to support development and later help oversee operations and sales. The LAO noted the project’s progress but raised concerns about the novel three-party structure, accountability, and long-term financial sustainability. Senators questioned the legal basis for the operator arrangement, the revenue outlook, reporting to the Legislature, and whether the network will be self-sustaining; CDT said it expects revenues to cover operations over time and will continue annual and quarterly reporting. The item was left open.