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• Now, one of the topics of discussion that was asked to cover is visitation and communication technology
• We have technology that we have deployed with drone detection at 25 sites.
• We have technology that we have deployed with drone detection at 25 sites.
• We looked at workload reduction using technology.
• We looked at workload reduction using technology.

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard an informational presentation from the Florida Department of Corrections on how the prison and community supervision systems operate after sentencing. Assistant Deputy Secretary Hope Gartman described the reception process for new inmates, including intake, medical and mental health screening, classification, custody and housing levels, gain time, and the department’s academic, vocational, substance abuse, chaplaincy, visitation, and communication programs. She emphasized that reentry begins on day one and that program placement is driven by risk and needs assessments, with facilities matched to inmates’ medical, mental health, and security requirements. Members also asked about family contact, visitor applications, inmate welfare trust funds, tablet access, private prison placement, staffing shortages, overtime, contraband interdiction, and waiting lists for programs; several follow-up materials were requested for distribution to all members. Mr. Winkler then outlined community corrections, explaining the different supervision types under Florida law, including probation, drug offender probation, community control, sex offender supervision, conditional release, and addiction recovery supervision. He described the department’s monitoring tools, such as office and field visits, warrantless searches, alternative sanctioning for technical violations, telephone reporting for low-risk offenders, employment assistance, and mobile probation and reentry units. He said the department’s supervision success rate is about 62%, with more than 91% of successful completers not returning to custody within three years. Members questioned officer workloads, the use of radios and GPS check-ins, the rollout of uniforms and firearms, how violations are handled, and whether all circuits participate in alternative sanctioning; Winkler said the program is statewide and that the department is seeking funding for radios. During public comment, Florida Cares Charity urged the committee to consider evidence on deterrence, parole, and recidivism, arguing that community supervision is less costly than incarceration and can be effective. James Beardy of the Florida PBA emphasized the dangers faced by correctional and probation officers, including long shifts, field searches, and working alone, and argued for higher pay and better support comparable to other law enforcement. The meeting concluded with the chair thanking the presenters and public speakers, and the subcommittee adjourned without taking any legislative votes or formal actions.

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• Cybersecurity Advisory Council to add three members, including the chairs of the two information technology
• So, here is where they added um H650, which is education technology. We passed that bill.
• So, we So, we will add an education technology registry at the Secretary of State's office.
• So, the data broker and education technology sections would take effect January 2027, and the rest of

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• don't have in front of you, there was a language change requested by a member for the advancement technology
• the requested by a member for the requested by a member for the advancement<00:08:03.759> technology
• <00:08:04.800> That<00:08:05.039> change advancement technology bill.
• That change advancement technology bill. That change was<00:08:05.360> made.

Bills: SB342, SB342, SB159

Keywords: land bank, land bank authority, local land bank authority, Alabama Land Bank Authority, tax delinquent property, tax sale, tax lien, redemption period, quiet title, blight remediation, vacant property, foreclosure, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, intergovernmental agreement, county government, municipal government, redevelopment, brownfields, floodplain management

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• House Bill 2015, relating to radiologic technologies.
• Health and Human Services, having under consideration House Bill 2050, relating to radiologic technologies
• President, your Committee on Appropriations and Transportation Technology, having under consideration
• President, Committee on Appropriations and Transportation Technology, having under consideration HCM

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized several guests and community groups, including Central Arizona Aging and visitors tied to the Santa Rosa Barrio/Washington Park community. Members also read a proclamation honoring the Santa Rosa Barrio’s cultural and historical legacy in Phoenix, and introduced additional guests from Tempe and the East Valley. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole calendars. On the first calendar, it advanced HB 2050 (radiologic technologies) with an Angus floor amendment on supervision requirements, HB 2176 (health care institutions) with a Gowan floor amendment, HB 2189 (licensed health aide rules) with a Health and Human Services committee amendment, HB 2195 (nursing facility records/timelines) with committee and floor amendments, and HB 2584 (amending Section 38-651) without amendment. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted and the bills were properly assigned. On the second calendar, the Senate advanced HB 2003 (driver license destruction permits) after a question about ADOT implementation timing, HB 2006 (sample ballots and mail-in ballot dates), HB 2226 (arrest/processing and veteran status) with a Judiciary and Elections committee amendment, HB 2378 (school facilities oversight board members), HB 2693 (accountable health plans) with a Finance committee amendment and a Mesnard floor amendment making a feasibility study subject to available funds, and HCM 2007 urging renaming of State Route 16. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted. On the third calendar, the Senate advanced HB 2013 (air pollution control/air quality and wildfires) with a Carroll floor amendment adding guardrails on spending for waiver filings, retained HB 2029 on the calendar, and advanced HB 2031 (grandfather water rights), HB 2102 (domestic water improvement districts), HB 213 (water improvement program and water hauling), HB 2117 (Natural Resource Conservation Board fund), HB 2262 (Arizona Geological Survey), and HB 2278 (related statutory changes). The final Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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• committee heard a variety of bills that represent the many urgent needs, solutions, and emerging technologies
• This technology has actually been utilized for many decades, so frankly, we should be allowing for the
• We need new technology and to be open, and we haven't as The other thing that I'm disappointed in is
• million into projects that advance wind, solar, biomass, energy storage, and other clean energy technologies

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• I'm governmental contracts with the Chinese companies for certain information communications technology
• prohibition on government contracts with Chinese companies for certain information and communication technology
• technology authorizing self-penalty in creating criminal offense or for the Committee on State Affairs
• when prohibited manufacturing and sale of motor vehicles equipped with a remote vehicle to safe technology

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• service credit in the teacher retirement system of Texas for the certain public school career or technology
• Officer Training Corps in the Leadership Officer Training Corps programs as public school career and technology
• the unlawful production or distribution of the sexually explicit images or videos using deep fake technology
• proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the rights to an abortion and assisted reproduction technology

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• service credit in the teacher retirement system of Texas for the certain public school career or technology
• officer training corps and the leadership officer training corps programs as public school career and technology
• the unlawful production or distribution of a sexually explicit images or videos using deep fake technology
• proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the rights to an abortion and assisted reproduction technology

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• In terms of flexibility, what we're hoping for is that the technology, what to do with wastewater discharges
• In terms of flexibility, what we're hoping for is that the technology, In terms of flexibility, what
• we're hoping for is that the technology catches up with being able to reuse the water back into our system
• But as the technology matures, maybe we'll become more affordable in the future.

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources met to hear a panel discussion on implementation of Senate Bill 64 (2021), which requires elimination of non-beneficial wastewater discharges to surface waters by 2032. Department of Environmental Protection staff reported that utility plans have been approved, about 570 million gallons per day are expected to be eliminated under the plans, and roughly 176 million gallons per day have already been eliminated. The department emphasized ongoing annual reporting, continued coordination with utilities, and the need for projects such as reuse, indirect potable reuse, wet-weather backup discharges, groundwater recharge, and other beneficial uses to meet the law’s 90% reuse requirement in applicable cases. Representatives from Flagler Beach, Atlantic Beach, JEA, and Hillsborough County described how the law affects different utilities. Smaller and coastal systems said they face major cost, space, salinity, and infrastructure constraints, with limited reuse opportunities and expensive alternatives such as deep well injection or regional transfer. Larger systems described substantial capital programs already underway, including public access reuse, indirect potable reuse, regional recharge projects, and saltwater intrusion barrier wells, with costs ranging from tens of millions to billions of dollars. Members and witnesses discussed the need for flexibility, regional solutions, and case-by-case permitting, and the Florida Rural Water Association asked the committee to consider hardship provisions and funding or exemption adjustments for smaller systems. The committee then took up SPB 7002, a proposed bill by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee relating to water management districts. Senator Broder explained that the bill would increase transparency, improve planning and budgeting oversight, create a gift ban, support local referendum authority for certain ad valorem funding, and provide record-level funding for Everglades restoration. After a question from Senator Smith about whether the ad valorem language was expansive or restrictive, Senator Broder said it would add a new funding tool for districts. The committee adopted a motion to submit SPB 7002 as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably by roll call vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• the administrator of the telecommunications access system to distribute more modern and updated technologies
• , incorporates definitions for technology not contemplated by the original act, revises outdated terms
• TASA was set up in 1991, and for now, believe it or not, it's a very antiquated law regarding new technology

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum present and took up three measures. First, it considered SB 160 on public accountancy, which would create additional pathways to CPA licensure in Florida without lowering standards. The committee adopted a technical amendment clarifying the licensure application process and effective date, heard a waiver in support from the Florida Institute of CPAs, and then reported the committee substitute favorably by roll call. Next, the committee heard SB 344 on telecommunications access system modernization. The bill updates the Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991 to reflect newer technology, revise outdated terms, broaden eligibility for the advisory committee, and implement recommendations from the Public Service Commission. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee heard supportive testimony from Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc., including comments that the law is outdated, landline use is declining, and the system should accommodate wireless and other modern accessibility options. The committee then reported the committee substitute favorably. Finally, the committee considered SPB 706, a proposed committee bill on public records and meetings exemptions for NG-911 systems. The bill continues exemptions for certain building plans, maps, and related records and meetings involving 911 and public safety communications infrastructure, while updating the language to include next-generation 911 systems and extending the exemption review period to October 2, 2030. After no questions or debate, Senator Calatayud moved to submit the proposal as a committee bill, the motion was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill. The meeting then adjourned.

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• The topic is artificial intelligence chatbot technology.
• So, we're trying to work with them and using their own technology as a barometer for this enforcement
• consideration available technology consideration available technology and<00:42:23.920> data<
• um as a barometer um technology um as a barometer um for<00:42:32.840> this<00:42:33.000>
• These companies have the technology available to them to protect youth.

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• then we will turn to two agriculture bills: Senator Kupec's veterinary medicine and veterinary technology
• But, like I said, I'm not against the technology or the industry. I find it fascinating.
• I find it technology or the industry.
• I think it puts reasonable regulations on the producers of this new technology.
• I think it puts reasonable regulations on the producers of this new technology.

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• As technology evolves, so do we.
• As<00:09:50.320> technology<00:09:51.160> evolves,<00:09:52.160> so<00:09:52.399
• As technology evolves, so do we. As technology evolves, so do we.
• I know from my previous career in technology that data mining is a very profitable industry.
• It's not because the technology doesn't exist.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3117, which would impose an excise tax on social media companies based on Minnesota monthly users and data-mining activity, and adopted an A1 amendment that added clarifying language identifying social media platforms. Chair Gomez described the bill as a way to tax companies profiting from data mining and social media use, citing concerns about child bullying, misinformation, and wealth concentration. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2025 taxes bill. Supporters testified that the measure would help raise revenue from a highly profitable industry and better align the tax code with the social costs of data collection and social media use. Pastor Julie Thompson, MAPE representative Tanner Fritzinger, Council Member Sue Bud, and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota all backed the bill, arguing that social media companies extract value from users’ data, contribute to mental health and social harms, and should pay more toward public needs. Bernstein also framed the tax as a way to broaden the tax base and fund schools and other services. Opponents warned that the bill could sweep in local broadcasters, newspapers, and other businesses that use digital platforms and collect some user data, and that costs would likely be passed on to consumers. Wendy Pollson of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association said the definitions were too broad and could unintentionally include local media. Deb Peters, speaking for Americans for Digital Opportunity, argued the tax would raise costs for small businesses and consumers, create legal risks, and amount to double taxation. Several members echoed concerns about regressivity, administration, and whether the bill actually addresses online bullying or data privacy, while supporters said it is a first step toward taxing a new, lightly taxed industry.

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• This reflects the fact that in addition to acquisition of resource technologies capital budget category
• ArcNet, is that the technology y'all are using, or do you know? That's correct, yes. That is, okay.
• Protect against flooding, mitigate damage, restore habitat, conduct research, develop technology. and
• That's a relic of the technology...
• Agency technology modernization. on page 8.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• Thermal energy networks are an innovative technology that Minnesota should continue to advance.
• Thermal energy networks are an innovative technology that Minnesota should continue to advance.
• Thermal energy networks are an innovative technology that Minnesota should continue to advance.
• That could change a lot if the will if and we've seen amazing advancements in drilling technology now
• things in terms of uh technology things in terms of uh technology changes,<01:04:41.839> places

Bills: HF4236, HF4122, HF4377

Keywords: public utility, interim rates, utility rates, rate case, general rate case, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, PUC, rate increase cap, rate freeze, refunds, customer refunds, ratepayer protection, electric utility, gas utility, regulated utility, ratemaking, return on equity, rate base, test year, rate design

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• to impose uh that kind of a technology to impose uh that kind of a technology on<00:59:20.000>
• And I believe in the bill it says only if they don't have the technologies.
• In the bill, what I'm getting shown here, that if they don't have that technology then they don't.
• <01:04:32.160> I<01:04:32.400> think don't have the technologies.
• I think don't have the technologies.

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• He says these technologies will allow for higher penetrations of renewables and bring costs down for
• <00:39:02.640> and of grid interactive Technologies and of grid interactive Technologies and
• are going to allow for Technologies are going to allow for higher<00:39:06.760> penetrations<
• You know, my pal over here enlightened me on the technology, moving when it comes to firm energy and
• day and age now with all the technology day and age now with all the technology all<01:08:31.239

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Summary: The committee first heard SB 252 on invasive species, which would broaden the Department of Agriculture’s authority to inspect items moved into or within Hawaii, prohibit the sale of pest-infested merchandise, and allow quarantine, treatment, or destruction of affected materials with clarified penalties. Testifiers from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, the Farmers Union, and many others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing gaps in current inspection authority and the need to address high-risk non-agricultural commodities such as outdoor furniture and other cargo that can carry pests like red imported fire ants. Members raised concerns about staffing, inspection capacity, commerce impacts, and whether better manifest descriptions or scanners could help target higher-risk shipments. The chairs recommended passage with Department of Agriculture and technical amendments, and the committees adopted the recommendation. The joint CPN/EDT hearing then took up SB 148 on combat sports, which would create a Hawaii Combat Sports Commission and regulate combat sports while prohibiting no-rules contests. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments on effective dates and later said other jurisdictions generally use a single commission for boxing and MMA. Supporters, including a professional fighter and a longtime advocate, argued the bill would help revive the sport in Hawaii, improve local opportunities, and reduce costs associated with separate commissions; one testifier initially appeared opposed but clarified he was actually in support. Committee members asked about safety, medical coverage, staffing, vacancies, and whether separate commissions could share staff. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including an Attorney General effective-date amendment, amendments from the Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses to increase health-care coverage at fights, and DCCA’s recommendation to unify boxing and MMA under one commission; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted. A later joint CPN/Housing agenda began with SB 69 on deposits of public funds, which would require the Director of Finance to consider the benefits of using in-state depositories, including favorable lending terms for affordable housing. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Hawaii Bankers Association offered comments, and no other testimony or questions were noted before the discussion moved on. The next measure introduced was SB 24 on limited profit housing associations, which would create a regulatory framework and a limited profit housing council; the transcript cuts off as testimony on that bill was beginning.