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• join 43 other states that have made moves to help protect people who are victims of stalking in the digital

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its first meeting of the 2026 session and began with congratulatory remarks to the chair and other members. The committee then took up a short agenda of bills, with members repeatedly noting support for the chair’s leadership and for the committee’s work on language access, housing, family court access, and other judiciary issues. The first bill, Print 338 by Senator Bailey, would require certain New York City Civil Court documents to be provided in parties’ native languages; it was moved, seconded, and reported to the floor, with some members speaking in favor of language access. The committee also advanced Print 874, designating Harriet Tubman Day, and Print 2497 by Senator Gounardes, allowing certain testimony and evidence by agents in discrimination proceedings. Print 2597 by Senator Mayer, establishing standards for public access to family court, was also reported to the floor. Additional measures approved included Print 3394A on anti-stalking orders, with support noted for updating protections in the digital age; Print 5066 on housing courts; Print 5278 on new fee rates for large estates, which was described as bipartisan; Print 5285 on who may become a voluntary administrator; Print 5286 on prohibiting self-storage lien enforcement during state disaster or health emergencies; and Print 5968 on increasing the homestead exemption from civil judgments. Most bills were approved unanimously or without recorded opposition, and several were reported to the floor while others were referred onward as noted in the meeting.

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• Electronic Estate Planning Documents<00:06:14.040> Act.
• Formal statements must be electronically recorded, and a complete copy or transcript must be provided
• Formal statements<00:15:18.560> must<00:15:18.839> be<00:15:18.959> electronically
• c> statements must be electronically statements must be electronically recorded<00:15:21.240> and<
• reference to electronic recordings. reference to electronic recordings.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The reality is there will likely have to be an electronic solution of some kind.
• We were opposed to the bill on the prior version because it specifically referenced mandated electronic
• In light of some of the discussion today, we have some concerns: electronic transmission, based on the
• Electronic transmission of return of ballots is the highest security risk.
• I appreciate that you've removed the side on the electronic voting, just because you didn't want to tie

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• During the Gulf War in 1990, FVAP initiated the electronic transmission service, which permitted military
• Electronic transmission as a possible solution, and with valid reason given the time and the distances
• And the reality is there will likely have to be an electronic solution of some kind.
• We were opposed to the bill in original language, and it was the wording of electronic transmission was
• deleted, but there's still discussion as if electronic transmission originally... ...was deleted, but

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In these days of e-filing, are you literally making hard copies or can you send an electronic file?
• No, we can't send an electronic file, but we do send an electronic file.
• orders in cases where electronic filing is used.
• To be transferred electronically.
• This bill has to do with the delivery of electronic orders.

Bills: HB368, HB3311, HB1734, HB2495, HB2716, HB793, HB3376, HB2524, HB3421, HB3446, HB3181

Keywords: electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer

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• The governor's proposed number one was for electronic controls and camera installations.
• Our next priority is electronic controls and camera installations at the New Hampshire State Prison for
• old our next priority is electronic old our next priority is electronic controls<00:07:26.720>
• Digital cameras would provide a clearer, high-resolution image, more maneuverability, increased zoom
• Digital cameras would provide improved operational transparency and PR compliance, and would help protect

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a Department of Corrections capital budget presentation on HB 25, focused largely on urgent maintenance and security needs at the New Hampshire State Prison for Men and other DOC facilities. DOC officials described the governor’s proposed priorities: boiler surge and radiator tank replacements, electronic controls and camera upgrades, and replacement of HVAC units using R22 refrigerant. They also outlined additional requested projects totaling $15.4 million, including a body alarm/man-down system at Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility, steam line and trap repairs, fire alarm replacements, and removal of an underground diesel tank in favor of above-ground storage. DOC testified that many systems are well beyond their expected service life, including 40-year-old boilers, outdated analog cameras, and HVAC equipment using discontinued R22 refrigerant. They said the men’s prison is relying on a leased temporary boiler, has significant steam leaks causing major water loss and reduced boiler efficiency, and is dealing with frequent fire alarm faults and deteriorating wiring. On the body alarm system, they said the vendor no longer supports the equipment and replacement parts are no longer available. On the diesel tank, members questioned whether it could be abandoned in place or whether fuel could be reused; DOC said it had not explored all alternatives and would follow up, while noting the tank is underground and tied into the warehouse system. Members also asked whether some current investments could be reused in the planned new men’s prison. DOC said some items, such as air handlers, might potentially be moved, but most projects are needed to keep the current facility operational and would not be practical to transfer. Questions were also raised about the leased boiler arrangement, the use of the man-down system by staff and visitors, and whether the kitchen project could be converted to a modular unit. DOC said the modular kitchen approach is necessary because the existing kitchen cannot remain fully operational during repairs. The committee then moved to lapse extensions, and DOC identified several projects no longer needing extensions, including items numbered 64, 65, and 66 in HB 25, with the chair noting those balances would be deleted and that the lapse amount was $550,500.

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• that, in every two years when we have a state election, House races are sometimes decided by single digits
• that, in every two years when we have a state election, House races are sometimes decided by single digits
• that, in every two years when we have a state election, House races are sometimes decided by single digits
• that, in every two years when we have a state election, House races are sometimes decided by single digits
• that, in every two years when we have a state election, House races are sometimes decided by single digits

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• college board successfully<00:34:57.760> launched<00:34:58.119> the<00:34:58.240> digital
• <00:34:58.599> act successfully launched the digital act successfully launched the digital
• 02.240> million over 10 million over 10 million exams<00:35:04.960> the<00:35:05.079> digital
• sat<00:35:06.000> is<00:35:06.119> an<00:35:06.320> extensively exams the digital
• sat is an extensively exams the digital sat is an extensively researched<00:35:07.560> and<00

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, on your tax return, you know, a lot of people file electronically.
• So, both on the paper tax return and on the electronic filing, there will be a place to put this. >>
• So, both on the paper um electronically.
• <00:04:40.479> and<00:04:40.800> on<00:04:41.040> the<00:04:41.280> electronic
• <00:04:41.840> filing, tax return and on the electronic filing, tax return and on the electronic

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:01 SB 69 Discussion 00:00:30 SB 69 Vote 00:05:52, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up only one item: Senate Bill 69, sponsored by Senator Julie Adams. The bill would create an autism spectrum disorder trust fund in the state treasury, allow taxpayers to contribute a portion of their individual income tax refunds to the fund, and authorize additional grants, contributions, and appropriations. Senator Adams said the fund is intended to support autism spectrum disorder research and services in Kentucky, administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services with grants awarded through the advisory council on autism spectrum disorders based on a statewide needs assessment. She also noted the bill includes an emergency clause. During questions, Senator Boswell confirmed the tax refund contribution option would be available on both paper and electronic returns. Senator Funky From asked how families would access services, and Senator Adams explained that providers would apply for grants to the trust fund, which would then review and award funding if the proposal was deemed a good use of the money. No outside testimony was presented; a signed-up witness from the Russell County Fiscal Court did not speak. The committee then moved the bill, with Senator Boswell making the motion and Senator Neil seconding it. The roll call resulted in 12 yes votes and no nays, and Senate Bill 69 passed the committee with a favorable expression. The committee then adjourned.

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• Massachusetts hospitals and research centers, we see discoveries, new diagnostics, new therapies, new AI digital
• Massachusetts hospitals and research centers, we see discoveries, new diagnostics, new therapies, new AI digital
• business incubator in Springfield called Wellspring Cooperative, and UMass to develop an advanced digital
• incubation, a digital fabrication lab, and an education program.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development held a hearing on the DRIVE Act, a proposal to invest $400 million in Massachusetts research and innovation without new taxes. Governor Healey and administration officials said the bill would direct $200 million to public higher education research and regional partnerships and $200 million to a research funding pool for hospitals, universities, and other institutions, with the goal of retaining talent, leveraging private and philanthropic dollars, and offsetting major federal R&D cuts. They argued that research is a core economic engine for the state, supporting jobs across labs, construction, services, and surrounding businesses, and said the bill would help protect the Commonwealth’s tax base and competitiveness during a period of federal uncertainty and cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs. Committee members raised concerns about whether Fair Share surtax dollars should instead be used for K-12 and other community needs, whether the proposal is enough given the scale of lost federal grants, and how the money would be allocated. The governor responded that the funds are one-time surplus dollars, that most surtax revenue already supports education, and that the bill is meant as a bridge to stabilize public higher education and research. She also said the legislation includes a review board and could support a revolving or matched-fund approach in some cases. Several members pressed for more detail on selection criteria, future funding, and whether private companies and large endowments should contribute more. University of Massachusetts leaders and researchers testified that federal grant cancellations and delays are already causing layoffs, furloughs, rescinded admissions, and lost research capacity. UMass officials said the bill would help preserve faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research programs in medicine, climate science, marine science, Braille instruction, and AI decision-making. They emphasized that the funding should be merit-based and that the state needs to act quickly to prevent talent from leaving Massachusetts. Business, labor, and industry groups, including MassBio, the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, AIM, the AFL-CIO, and Building Trades, supported the bill, saying it would protect jobs, sustain the innovation ecosystem, and reinforce Massachusetts’ national leadership in research and life sciences. No vote was taken in the hearing.

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• to operate under, we've striven to be the example for what the White House highlights is bringing digital
• the White House highlights<00:03:25.440> is<00:03:25.920> bringing<00:03:26.239> digital
• <00:03:26.560> assets highlights is bringing digital assets highlights is bringing digital

Bills: HB0086

Keywords: county officials, election code, misconduct, removal, government accountability, 916, all

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• Both sides have a position on digital accessibility.
• Both sides have a<00:06:32.560> position<00:06:32.960> on<00:06:33.280> digital<
• <00:06:35.120> And a position on digital accessibility.
• And a position on digital accessibility.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• research what's the newest books out or the best way to teach a certain subject, especially in this digital
• ><00:43:36.599> this certain subject especially in this certain subject especially in this digital
• 37.839> misinformation<00:43:38.839> um<00:43:38.960> and<00:43:39.240> AI digital
• age of misinformation um and AI digital age of misinformation um and AI we<00:43:40.040> need

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• It's approved electronically. Right. We have the information. We've got the data.
• Moving to full electronic billing, with the ability um going moving to full electronic billing um with
• I understand that there is an electronic system that ADES is seeking to put in place.
• I understand that there is an electronic system that ADES is seeking to put in place.
• the electronic system. ...about years down the road to test out the electronic system.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• who meets all the following apply: has a written agreement with marketplace network and performs digital
• Such person performs services for individuals or entities through marketplace network platforms, digital
• It uses a marketplace network digital platform.

Bills: LB815A, LB838A, LB912A, LB972A, LB1126A, LB962A, LB1114, LB921, LB937, LB803, LB803A, LB1032, LB1032A, LB1075, LB1075A, LB889, LB878, LB933, LB304, LB304A, LB1096, LB1096A, LB1165, LB1165A, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787

Keywords: LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Motor Fuel Tax Enforcement and Collection Cash Fund, motor fuel tax, gas tax, fuel tax, tax enforcement, tax collection, cash fund, budget, state spending, per diem, salaries, fiscal year, enrollment and review, final reading, Nebraska

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• It's a mix of tribal gaming, commercial gaming, brick-and-mortar operations, digital platforms, and the
• And as I mentioned in the prior slide, our digital public service campaigns are creating meaningful impact
• with millions of digital impressions, driving consumer awareness and education.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee first heard the Arizona Auditor General’s sunset review of the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board. The audit found some strengths, including timely licensing and complaint resolution in the sample reviewed and rules that matched statutory curriculum requirements, but it also identified a major finding that the board had imposed inconsistent discipline for similar violations and lacked documentation for deviations from its disciplinary guidelines. Other issues included missing reciprocity education requirements, weak application quality control, incomplete school and establishment oversight, and compliance concerns involving open meeting law, public records, and conflicts of interest. The report made 25 recommendations total, including two tied to the disciplinary finding and three suggested statutory changes on esthetics scope of practice, cease-and-desist authority, and eyelash technician training. The board’s executive director said the board agreed with the findings, had already implemented several recommendations, updated disciplinary policies and conflict-of-interest procedures, and was working on legislation and rule changes. After questions about enforcement consistency, licensing verification, cash handling, complaint volume, and conflict disclosures, the committee voted 7-0 to recommend the board be continued for six years, until July 1, 2032. The committee then took up the Arizona Department of Gaming, the Arizona Racing Commission, and the Arizona Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission together. The Auditor General reported that the department correctly distributed more than $158 million in tribal contributions in fiscal year 2024 and issued event wagering licenses to reviewed applicants, but found several problems: the department did not consistently obtain and review independent audit reports for event wagering and fantasy sports operators, did not fully comply with conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements, and lacked comprehensive complaint-handling processes. The review also found delays in distributing Compact Trust Fund payments to some tribes, gaps in IT security and horse-racing license checks, and incomplete fee-setting and public-records practices. The report made 36 recommendations to the department, six to the Racing Commission, and 13 to the Boxing and MMA Commission, and all three entities said they agreed and would implement them. In response, the Department of Gaming director said the agency was already making changes, including a historical look-back on operator audits, updated guidance to operators, a new constituent services unit and complaint-tracking process, and improved conflict-of-interest training and forms. She also explained the Compact Trust Fund dispute, saying the department administers the fund but the beneficiary tribes must agree on the revenue baseline formula, which has been complicated by COVID-era closures; no Category Three distributions had yet been made. Committee members asked about possible revenue losses, penalties, and the status of 2024-2025 audits, as well as prediction markets and whether they are legal under Arizona’s event wagering framework. The director said the department had issued cease-and-desist letters to unlicensed prediction-market operators, would review licensed operators for suitability if needed, and would continue to enforce Arizona law. The transcript ends while questioning on prediction markets is still underway, before any vote on the gaming-related reviews is shown.

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• It prohibits school district employees from distributing written, printed, or digital communications

Keywords: 1182, all

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• So, this is the one on the electronic means—various sections of the Hawaii campaign spending laws—part
• requiring designated campaign finance forms to be submitted electronically to the Campaign Spending
• Commission's upgraded electronic system.
• <00:35:36.634> [clears throat] electronic [clears throat] electronic [clears throat] means<00:
• to the campaign submitted electronically to the campaign spending<00:35:45.400> commission's<

Bills: HB389, HB469, HB1510, HB1573, HB1705, HB1858, HB1875, HB1946, HB1961, HB1962, HB2001, HB2093, HB2096, HB2097

Keywords: HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS, unmanned aerial vehicle, misuse of uncrewed aircraft, criminal offense, felony enhancement, drone crime, public safety, police, deputy sheriff, fire department, intoxicated operation, registration number tampering, property damage, bodily injury, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package, Hawaii Revised Statutes

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• In these days of e-filing, are you literally making hard copies or can you send an electronic file?
• No, we can send an electronic file, and we do send an electronic file, but we still have, it takes time
• Uh, you know, forms of, uh, harassment or abuse that can be done electronically through smart home devices
• orders in cases where electronic filing is used.
• The next provision of this bill has to do with delivery of electronic orders.

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• Representative Ke, this has to be an electronic transmission, right?
• You can currently do printed or electronic, but this was switched to electronic, which is the vast majority
• Just about everybody's going to expect electronic. Okay. At this point, you have a question.
• fee not exceeding $1,000 per electronic fee not exceeding $1,000 per electronic voter<00:11:53.120
• reproduction cost of the electronic reproduction cost of the electronic statewide<00:11:56.959><

Bills: HB67, HB89, HB67, HB89

Keywords: parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination