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• Blanco, can you walk us through some of the technologies?
• Are any of the technologies more advanced?
• Yes, the technologies, the control.
• , so they're using a technology that reduces NOx significantly to meet those standards.
• Yeah, on the technology. Let me, Mr.

Bills: SB2037, SB1757, SB1758, SB1759, HB29

Keywords: rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ

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• I spent a lot of time with this bill last night trying to make Sense of this technological novelty that
• Secondly, uh, as technology evolves, we may need to revisit the statute.
• Moreover, the advent of artificial intelligence and deep fake technology has added a new dimension to
• Chairman, um, what about Meta, Google and Microsoft, like technology companies?
• I mean, reason being is, you know, technology is consistent, it evolves constantly, so just wanting to

Bills: HB207, HB235

Keywords: HB 207, Texas Government Code, Section 411.201, license to carry, LTC, handgun license, concealed carry, federal judge, immigration judge, immigration court, U.S. immigration court, judicial security, firearm carry permit, Texas handgun license, federal judiciary, HB235, Texas, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, disabled veteran

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• Second, certainly, as technology evolves, we may need to revisit the statute.
• To ensure our laws keep pace with technological developments in this area? Absolutely.
• These technologies can be used to create highly realistic... and convincing fake images and videos of
• I think some of my questions still deal with technology.
• I mean, the reason being is... ...you know technology is consistent, it evolves constantly.

Bills: HB207, HB235, HB324, HB449, HB463, HB502, HB 1121, HB1445, HB1465, HB1778, HB1977, HB2000, HB2066, HB2596, HB207, HB235

Keywords: child protection, sexual offenses, obscenity laws, visual material, anatomically correct dolls, mannequins, robots, criminal offenses, sexually explicit material, minors, artificial intelligence, sexually explicit, doll, mannequin, robot, law enforcement, healthcare, insurance, affordable care, access

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• We are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology. technology to combat high-tech crime.
• Despite advances in technology, fraud prevention and detection remains a challenge.
• Beyond technology, customer education is one of the most effective tools to combat fraud.
• One customer, an elderly veteran, fell victim to these fraudsters. a technology support scam, which is
• In addition to your testimony, what's really amazing to me is today's technology.

Bills: SB1281, SB1300, SB1379, SB1451, SB1497, SB1498, SB1499

Keywords: mail theft, postal theft, package theft, identity theft, negotiable instrument, check theft, mail receptacle key, mailbox lock, postal key, delivery service, courier, USPS, United States Postal Service, fraud, property crime, elderly victims, disabled victims, identity information, rebuttable presumption, felony enhancement

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• Second, evolving technologies demand that NORAD and NORTHCOM rapidly adjust our defense posture.
• You get into the safe city technology.
• So they continue to do this and when our partners use Huawei and safe city technology, now they're in
• threat of having Chinese technology on their critical infrastructure.
• the use of these new technologies.

Keywords: national security, China, Russia, cybersecurity, border security, military deployment, transnational crime, defense modernization, military strategy

Summary: In this meeting, key topics included national security concerns with an emphasis on threats from China, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations. Senior military officials provided testimony on the evolving risks posed by these adversaries, particularly focusing on cybersecurity and advancements in weaponry. The discussion highlighted the importance of a cohesive strategy among government departments to effectively respond to the challenges presented by these threats, emphasizing the need for modernization in defense capabilities. Committee members grilled the witnesses on border security and the implications of deploying military resources in domestic operations.

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• We have a few pilots for scanners, different scanning technology.
• We have a few pilots for scanners, different scanning technology.
• And there's vendor presentations of all kinds of the latest technology.
• But there's a lot of technology out there. It comes with a price.
• We've exercised a lot of that technology recently in our system.

Summary: The Senate Criminal Justice Committee met with Vice Chair Smith presiding in Chair Martin’s excused absence. After opening remarks from several senators, the committee heard a presentation from Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon on the state’s incentivized prisons program and related population-management efforts. Dixon said the department now operates eight incentivized prisons, which use enhanced privileges and programming for well-behaved inmates, and reported major reductions in disciplinary reports, staff assaults, inmate-on-inmate assaults, and uses of force compared with average institutions. He also described administrative management units for more disruptive inmates, short-sentence correctional institutions for those with less than a year to serve, and a reentry strategy that places inmates closer to home within 18 months of release. Dixon said Florida’s recidivism rate has fallen to about 21 percent, among the lowest in the nation, and emphasized that staffing, programming, and facility repairs remain ongoing needs. Committee members asked about access to education and workforce training, staffing levels, contraband, technology upgrades, heating and air-conditioning maintenance, and whether incentivized prisons could be expanded. Dixon said educational access is improving but remains limited by eligibility and staffing, that the incentivized facilities are at capacity, and that expansion depends on adding more administrative management unit beds. He also said the department is increasing use of technology, improving maintenance oversight, and continuing efforts to reduce contraband and improve staff recruitment and retention. Several senators praised the department’s work and urged more funding for prison infrastructure and officer pay. Public testimony largely supported the incentivized prisons model while calling for more seats, better staffing, and broader reforms. Family members of incarcerated people said the facilities were safer, more stable, and better for rehabilitation, though they asked for more programming, better treatment by staff, and clearer access to education and release-related opportunities. A Florida PBA representative emphasized that programs can only succeed with safe staffing levels and better pay and retention for correctional officers. No formal committee vote or bill action was taken, and the meeting ended after public testimony and closing remarks.

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• The company that we work with brings a lot of technological enhancements.
• <01:47:32.000> The real world technologies nowadays.
• The real world technologies nowadays.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:27 Legislative Research Commission 00:01:15 KentuckyWired Operations Company 00:17:30 Wireless Internet Service Providers Association 00:40:15 Administrative Office of the Courts 01:08:55 Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts 01:33:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the July 9 minutes without objection and heard from Jay Hartz and Jonathan Harris of the Legislative Research Commission. Members asked about Capitol and legislator security in light of recent targeted shootings in other states. Hartz said LRC had removed members’ home addresses from its website, was reviewing other state-government records for similar information, and was working with the Speaker, Senate President, Kentucky State Police, and outside security experts on broader safety measures. He also said LRC is exploring commercial products to help block personal contact information from public view, but declined to name vendors publicly. Harris added that driver’s license scans at the Capitol are handled by Kentucky State Police, while LRC has a process for flagging high-volume or concerning contacts for police review. The LRC also reported that redistricting work has already begun, with census coordination underway, evaluation of redistricting software including Mapitude and open-source tools, and plans to make the same tools available to the public in the LRC library. The committee then heard from Kentucky Wired Operations Company CEO Robert Morphonius, COO Tom Snyder, and counsel Patrick Hughes about the Kentucky Wired network. They explained the corporate structure: Kentucky Wired Operations Company is a private for-profit special purpose entity that designs, builds, operates, and maintains the network; Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Company is a nonprofit instrumentality used for financing; and Open Fiber Kentucky handles commercialization of excess capacity under a wholesale agreement. They said Kentucky Wired Operations is in the operations and maintenance phase, with those obligations continuing until 2045, and that technical changes to the network generally require KCNA approval through formal change-order processes. They also said the company conducted a market test in June 2023 under Schedule 19 of its contract, considered proposals including Open Fiber and the incumbent service provider, and retained the existing provider. Members asked about KCNA’s role, procurement, network customers, and revenue. The witnesses said Quac operates outside normal state procurement because its process is governed by contract, while KCNA acts as the Commonwealth’s oversight authority and filter for changes. They identified current network users as including AOC, KCTCS, postsecondary education, and other Commonwealth agencies, with all requests routed through KCNA; they also said a separate change process for Exceliccom is in litigation. On funding, they said the operation is paid through monthly appropriations, with roughly a million dollars a month for the service provider and a couple hundred thousand for Quac’s oversight, not including debt service, which is bundled into the availability payment. The discussion ended as members began asking about responsibility for damage-related costs such as squirrel-related outages.

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• And you know, it's interesting with technology on one hand it can become helpful.
• I mean, this might just be something that it's a victim of technology, but I think it can prove problematic
• Can you believe this, that this technology, some people are, I mean, we've talked about distracted driving
• Do you believe this, that this technology, some people are, I mean, we've talked about distracted driving
• And we want to make sure technology is helpful, but sometimes you can be distracted.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, with Chair Jeremy Cooney noting quorum and thanking staff and members. The committee considered a large agenda of transportation-related bills, including measures on school construction notice from NYC DOT, inspection station disclosures, electronic signatures for vehicle registration forms, sex trafficking awareness and prevention, passenger notification after sexual assault incidents involving transportation network companies, hazardous materials rail notifications, ATV seasonal use, highway dedications, disabled-person license plates, a DMV study of inspection stations and fees, lighting requirements for e-bikes and e-scooters, school speed zone cameras in New Rochelle, work zone safety instruction for new drivers, removal of registration stickers in favor of electronic certificates, complete streets considerations, hands-free device rules for bus/taxi/livery drivers, bans on virtual reality headsets while driving, early registration renewal for deployed service members, and road salt distribution requirements. Most bills were reported from committee by voice vote, often with bipartisan support. Several members offered brief comments supporting bills aimed at public safety, worker protection, distracted driving prevention, and trafficking awareness. Senator Gallivan opposed the bill eliminating registration stickers, citing concerns that the stickers help law enforcement quickly identify registered vehicles; that bill was referred to Finance. The committee also referred the road salt bill and the supplemental rail-worker protection bill to Finance, while some other measures were referred onward to Codes or Consumer Protection. The meeting closed after the supplemental rail-worker protection bill was added at the end of the agenda and reported with bipartisan support. Overall, the session emphasized transportation safety, worker protections, and administrative updates to vehicle and highway law.

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• They would have to append some sort of technology on top of that or build something, and their current
• have to append some sort of Technology have to append some sort of Technology on<00:37:12.040>
• Again, there's a loss of revenue to DVS and the operating and technology accounts on lines 3.8 to 3.11
• I don't know whether technology will help the DMV to a large degree, but I say it should be a benefit

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, people, process, technology is one lens you can take.
• Um, you know, the slides technology.
• The technology is one lens you can take.
• We we technology is the brains, right?
• <01:18:49.520> behind really understands the technology behind really understands the technology

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Welcome to our joint committees on labor and technology and public safety and military affairs.
• We're reconvening our 3 p.m. joint agenda before the Committee on Labor and Technology and Public Safety
• and public safety labor and technology and public safety and<00:14:36.240> military<00:14:36.560
• Members for Labor and Technology voting on SB 3082.
• Same recommendation for committee on Labor and Technology on SB 3110 to pass with amendments.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Labor and Technology and Public Safety and Military Affairs heard testimony on several measures. SB 3082, relating to military families and leave protections, drew support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the military community relations office, the Hawaii National Guard, and the U.S. Department of Defense, all of whom said the bill would align state law with federal standards and better account for military-related leave needs. SB 3110, relating to the Hawaii National Guard, was supported by Department of Defense witnesses who said it clarifies that employees of the Guard’s youth and adult educational programs are excluded from collective bargaining. The committees also heard SB 3251, which would prohibit certain state law enforcement agencies from hiring former ICE or Border Patrol agents as law enforcement officers. The main testimony in support argued the bill could help prevent local police staffing losses to higher-paying federal agencies and avoid future workforce instability if federal funding changes. The measure drew significant public testimony, with the chair noting 62 testimonies in support, five in opposition, and three comments. Members discussed the bill’s impact on recruitment and retention, and one member voted with reservations while another voted no. Later, the committees heard SB 3095 and SB 3264, both concerning Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund salaries. EUTF testified in support of SB 3095, which would allow the board to set salaries for investment office staff, and SB 3264, which would authorize the board to set the salary for an assistant administrator. After testimony, the committees moved into decision-making and passed SB 3082, SB 3110, SB 3251, SB 3095, and SB 3264 with amendments, generally including technical changes and revised effective dates of January 1, 2077 for the EUTF salary bills and SB 3082.

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• are targets for our state, things like manufacturing, semiconductors, military defense, and space technology
• . ...things like manufacturing, semiconductors, military defense, and space technology.
• But that use of technology and being very cognizant of the needs of that specific area has made this
• The team used that drone technology to monitor how traffic was moving through the area as we did major
• But that use of technology and being very cognizant of the needs of that specific area has made this

Summary: The committee heard two informational presentations: one from the Department of Commerce and one from the Florida Department of Transportation. Jason Mahon of Commerce outlined the state’s economic development strategy and tools, emphasizing Florida’s GDP growth, business formation, and strengths in manufacturing, high-tech, defense, life sciences, and international trade. He described programs such as the State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Rural Community Investment Program, the Florida Opportunity Fund, the Rural Infrastructure Fund, the Job Growth Grant Fund, performance-based tax credits, and disaster recovery loans, and cited examples including ServiceNow, Williams International, NeoCity, and Point Blank Enterprises. Members asked about small-business grants, foreign investment interest, workforce needs, and whether additional tools are needed; Mahon said most Commerce programs are loan-focused and noted ongoing workforce and site-readiness challenges. Jennifer Marshall of FDOT then reviewed major transportation projects and the Moving Florida Forward initiative, highlighting congestion relief, express lanes, bridge and interchange work, and accelerated delivery methods. She cited projects such as Golden Glades, I-95 improvements, the NASA Causeway Bridge, the DuPont Bridge, I-4 corridor work, the First Coast Expressway, the Howard Frankland Bridge, A1A seawall work, and Turnpike projects, along with examples of cost savings and schedule acceleration. Senators asked about how express lane locations are chosen, toll revenue use in South Florida, the status and cost of the I-395 downtown Miami project, and whether EV and rideshare access to express lanes should be preserved. FDOT said it would follow up on several of those questions, and the committee adjourned without taking any legislative action.

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• America is at risk of losing the technology race. China outspends us 4 to 1 on quantum computing.
• America obviously needs these new technologies too, but the question is how.
• But there's a different way of funding critical technologies, one where taxpayers become the shareholders
• In terms of sectors that you're investing in, in terms of investment type, technology versus real estate
• Technologies for Texas companies and ultimately the Texas taxpayers, is that correct? Yes, sir. OK.

Bills: HB104

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval

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• The U.S. has the most advanced nuclear technologies on offer today.
• If confirmed, I will focus on ensuring our competitive advantage in critical and emerging technologies
• We must stop Chinese exploitation of our technological base.
• Using sophisticated technology and target audience analysis, we can ensure the message lands with clarity
• To achieve these objectives, we must work to recruit top talent using technology to make our work more

Keywords: Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications

Summary: The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.

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• I know that when you're using technology in the space of law enforcement, there can be a lot of concerns
• It does help to keep everyone safer when we can implement technology without putting people in harm's
• Again, technology is being used more and more.
• So I think as we go with technology, you know, a little bit of time and with the active reporting, and
• From their budget request, I understand that they need to do some kind of technological build-out to

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• By implementing and leveraging the new technology, it will help our community utilize local renewable
• more than double the present output of this in-state homegrown renewable resource by upgrading the technology
• Whereas the new technology with the new generators can operate more efficiently, as well as during uncertain
• The new technology would give us the opportunity to generate more energy, even at times of low flow.
• What it does is it requires that large energy infrastructure projects and carbon-free technologies, and

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• Highlights the importance of human judgment decisions, ensuring that technology supplements rather than
• What makes this all possible as technological changes that have happened?
• And it is very doable, technologically feasible.
• You could just walk in and use a MasterCard, just tech technology. I've got the card in my pocket.
• And so this technology would help the least among us this technology, if enshrined in the law.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• racing team and Engineering College Dean Brennan Moroka and the Honolulu Community College Diesel Technology
• Smith, and from the Honolulu Community College Diesel Technology Program, Professor Bobby Salva.
• c> diesel from the honolu Community College diesel from the honolu Community College diesel Technology
• Program Professor Bobby Salva Technology Program Professor Bobby Salva Tiera<00:03:37.400> he's
• Productions and science technology Productions and science technology engineering<00:09:14.120><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Response Bureau has operations, logistics, infrastructure, and technological hazards.
• We have extensive technology.
• We use that technology to make decisions, watch and deploy resources as needed to help people.
• We embrace every form, facet, and fashion of technology you can possibly imagine.
• And we use that technology extensively. So it's a big part of what we do.

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to continue its review of hurricane impacts and state response. The committee first heard from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which described its four core functions—preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—and highlighted its 24/7 State Watch Office, regional training efforts, and disaster assistance work. Deputy Executive Director Keith Pruitt detailed the state’s 2024 storm response, including Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, citing large-scale mission support, flood-control deployments, meal and water distribution, power restoration, debris removal, and billions in disaster funding and mitigation dollars. He also discussed debris management challenges and recommended that local governments update and exercise debris plans and maintain contingency contracts.

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• Dawn Kepke on behalf of the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, aligning our comments
• Dawn Kepke, on behalf of the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, align our comments
• And it is concerning because we do technologically with fusion, with quantum.
• Don Kepke, back before you on behalf of the California Manufacturers and Technology Association.
• SVLG represents Silicon Valley's technology ecosystem.

Keywords: 988, house, all