Video & Transcript Research : 'Technology'

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

State Affairs

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  • Texas spends about 4.7 billion dollars each year on information technology goods and services across
  • It bars Chinese-owned vendors from supplying certain technology. owned or controlled company, a scrutinized
  • lines, potential savings obtained from minimizing these outages, and how to leverage emerging technologies
  • HCA, natural disaster and recovery programs at the GLO, and technology accreditation, as well as appliance
  • $3 billion in federal and state funds dedicated to increasing the programs. of energy-efficient technology
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Ways and Means Education

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  • boards to tap into existing funds, whether it be the K-12 Capital Grant Program, the Advancement Technology
  • program, or even with... then Advancement Technology or even with the recently passed bill last year
  • So, I'm not advocating for any particular vendor in any way whatsoever; it's more so the technology that
  • I believe he has a technology that would be very cost effective, and I was just hoping that after we
Bills: HB205, HB226, HB234
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

State Government Finance and Policy

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  • All of this with four people using emerging technologies and a will-can-do attitude, essentially saving
  • <00:57:51.080> four use emerging technology and four use emerging technology and four staffers
  • and and a will-can-do technologies and and a will-can-do attitude,<00:58:13.800> essentially<
  • I have a question about how this impacts innovation, and especially the scaling of technology.
  • Has emerging technology<01:23:15.680> taken<01:23:16.000> the<01:23:16.120> problem<
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

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  • in the AI world and in the technology in the AI world and in the technology world<00:14:55.600><
  • But technology has hour of the day.
  • today's technology to protect kids. today's technology to protect kids.
  • materials created using this technology materials created using this technology and<01:30:48.159
  • deep fake and face swap technology. deep fake and face swap technology.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 9th, 2026 at 09:04 am

Senate Education

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  • I'm here to provide expert testimony on behalf of the Education Technology Infrastructure Fund, which
  • I'm here to provide expert testimony on behalf of the Education Technology Infrastructure Fund, which
  • Technology should enhance learning, not interfere with it.
  • With support for education technology infrastructure, including broadband to the school.
  • Why are we not talking about putting in blocking technology?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 3rd, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

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  • is a critical component of the healthcare workforce pipeline and because of the advancements in technology
  • . technology, we now have lifelike simulation equipment that can dramatically enhance training programs
  • opportunity for school districts to give students pursuing health profession-related career and technology
  • I am very bad at technology.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 17th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

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  • According to the CDC in 2022 over 90,000 births. in the U.S. were achieved with the help of IVF technology
  • This is a, the technology is safe, and There's no greater gift, no greater gift, being a father of two
  • ability, if the technology exists, then deny the ability for that technology to be covered. covered in
  • And women who typically have to. undergo alternative reproductive technologies such as IVF, they are
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

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  • And I just wanted to ask you: is that because of your field in Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
  • Technology Technology um<00:51:50.280> corporate<00:51:50.880> um<00:51:51.360> development
  • This bill allows grant funds for research and development in Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
  • <01:28:11.320> Development in Hawaii Technology Development in Hawaii Technology Development
  • <01:28:32.840> for ...on technology for that industry in our state.
Summary: The committee opened by reviewing hearing procedures and then took up SB 2580, which concerns Hawaii’s film production tax credit and related incentives. Testimony was strongly supportive overall, with witnesses saying the measure would help attract productions, extend the sunset date, include streaming platforms, and strengthen the state’s competitiveness. Several supporters asked for cleanup language on grant administration, tax credit management, local-hire uplifts, and limits on third-party audit requirements for smaller productions. The state film office said the bill was generally strong but suggested clarifying language and noted that DBEDT and DOTAX already provide oversight of the current credit. No vote was taken in the transcript, but the bill drew broad support with a few comments and one opposition noted later in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 2578 SD1, a measure to create a film commission and related grant structure. Testifiers said the proposal would formalize industry input, improve accountability, and help the state compete globally, but they also raised concerns about how a new grant program would interact with the existing tax credit system. The film office said the grant program and tax credit should be separated operationally, that the advisory structure should include industry voices and possibly union representation, and that county film commissioner language may need technical adjustment. A testifier also suggested a Hawaii film museum and related tourism opportunities. The measure was described as having 42 supporters, one opposition, and five comments, with no final action shown. The committee next considered SB 2259, a dementia training measure. Supporters, including the bill’s drafter and the Alzheimer’s Association, described personal caregiving experiences and said free dementia training could help workers and families. Suggested amendments focused on clarifying the relationship between EOA and DBED and allowing retraining every two years because of workforce turnover. DBED said the bill is worthwhile but is not really an economic development initiative, and it should align with existing dementia programs and be easy for businesses to use, preferably online. The committee then moved to SB 3084 SD1, which HTDC said would expand its R&D matching program beyond SBIR to other federal research grants because of uncertainty at the federal level; the transcript ends as testimony begins, with no vote or final action recorded.
US
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  • Michael Kratios to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Mark Meador to be a Commissioner
  • and DOD during the first Trump administration. record of ensuring that America leads in emerging technologies
  • Consumer protection and science and technology policy several bills on the agenda are ones the committee
  • Many deal with technology. issues and will boost America's competitiveness, the securing semiconductor
  • Krautsio who is nominated to be the Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, isn't new to the
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure

Transportation & Infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this would compare light rail to the newer technologies, which is... ...light rail to the newer technology
  • We're probably just a couple years away from having that technology available.
  • Technology is moving fast.
  • It would be public sector, private sector, and dual-use technology, not simply just defense.
  • Yes, I think we need to be in the forefront of advanced technology in this area.
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1273, which would appropriate $14 million in FY 2027 for pavement rehabilitation of Olga Frontage Road between Bowie and San Simon. Members asked about the project length and whether it was on the rural transportation priority list. The bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 3-2 vote with a due pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1452, as amended, would create a cargo theft task force in the Attorney General’s office and require regular meetings, investigations, and reporting. Testimony from the Arizona Trucking Association described cargo theft as a growing, sophisticated crime and said the task force would help coordinate law enforcement and use Consumer Fraud Protection Fund dollars rather than the general fund. Members discussed the fund balance, possible costs, and whether the AG’s office had capacity; the committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 5-0 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1332, which orders a study of light rail expansion in Maricopa County by the Auditor General and an independent transportation research entity. Supporters, including local business owners, argued the study was needed before further expansion, while opponents said light rail already had extensive study, strong ridership, and local voter approval, and that the state should not override local decisions. After extensive debate and public testimony, the bill passed 4-3 with a do pass recommendation. Finally, Senate Bill 1059, one of several rural transportation appropriation bills discussed by Senator Wendy Rogers and Representative Blackman, would fund an additional right-turn lane at State Route 87 and State Route 260. The sponsors described it as a safety and congestion issue for Payson and surrounding rural communities, and members discussed broader rural road needs and funding. The committee approved SB 1059 unanimously, 7-0, with a due pass recommendation. The transcript also included extended discussion of Senate Bill 1209, which would waive non-operating ID fees for unhoused people and homeless shelter residents, but the committee had not yet finished action on that bill in the portion provided.