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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 11th, 2026 at 08:37 am

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • there's no scale of operation to invest in bringing a building up to current international building code
  • And so in this bill, we'd suggest that you look at the historical building code or look at the existing
  • building code for the waiver application that you had asked for, for variance.
  • But it remains impossible to bring the buildings up to code, and they remain vacant, like the Buffalo
  • Maybe this is the approach, because instead it gives a tax credit for bringing a building up to code
Keywords: 996, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, December 1, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • caregivers have the financial resources caregivers have the financial resources to<02:11:04.560>
  • the resources to root out the fraud. the resources to root out the fraud.
  • <02:45:00.479> that will be able to access resources that will be able to access resources
  • In 2019, the US code was number.
  • United States Code, to revise the United States Code, to revise the federal<04:00:32.319> charter<
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jun 30th, 2026

Water, Parks, and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • Resources Agency to protect, conserve, and restore the resources of the Grasslands Ecological Area and
  • So pushing on saying we need state resources, we need a program.
  • At its core, SB 1250 is about protecting California's natural resources while improving public safety
  • California's natural resources while improving public safety and recognizing that those two goals are
  • resources, and sustainable agriculture.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Feb 18th, 2025 at 01:00 pm

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • okay so the you said the resources okay so the you said the resources okay so the you said the funding
  • in it's just they've got the resources in it's just they've got the resources in in place now but they
  • and few from uh the the county resources and few from uh the the county resources okay so all wouldn't
  • we already do things in State resources we already do things in State resources we already do things
  • are in public to know that the resources are in public to know that the resources are in place this
Keywords: sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Judiciary (03/19/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Case closure codes on spreadsheets did not always match the codes found in case files, and some closure
  • Case closure codes on inaccurate.
  • found in case files, and some codes found in case files, and some closure<00:09:43.680> codes
  • investigator manual to reflect all codes investigator manual to reflect all codes in<00:10:12.320
  • Our superior courts are resources.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee met to hear the Legislative Budget Assistant Office’s performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. Auditors said the commission was inefficient and ineffective in investigating discrimination complaints and closing cases in a timely manner during fiscal years 2020 through 2023. The report contained 25 observations; the commission fully concurred with 24 and concurred in part with one. Auditors highlighted major problems with case processing delays, inaccurate case data, lack of a case management system, weak strategic planning and risk assessment, outdated and disorganized policies, confidentiality issues, expired administrative rules, fee-setting practices, incomplete financial-interest filings, and failure to complete required reports and reconciliations. Two recommendations, involving complaint screening and conciliation, may require legislative action. Several observations focused on the commission’s intake and investigation practices. Auditors said complaints may have been screened out before docketing, potentially preventing commissioner review required by statute, and that the investigation process lacked clear rules and guidance. They also found investigators were assigned non-investigative tasks, training was inadequate, interview requirements were unclear, supervisory duties were burdensome, and confidential information was not always protected by encrypted email. The audit recommended clearer administrative rules, better internal controls, more focused staffing, a supervisory investigator position, and improved training and documentation. Commission representatives said they had already made progress on several items since the audit began, including posting overdue biennial reports and moving toward a case management system expected to go live in June. They said they were working with EEOC counterparts and legal counsel, but emphasized staffing shortages and high turnover, noting the commission currently had nine people working out of 15 authorized positions, with three investigator vacancies and a vacant paralegal position. Committee members thanked the auditors and commission staff, discussed the history of the audit request, and raised concerns about how long the recommended corrective actions might take. The committee took no vote or formal action during the hearing.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Jun 17th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • It simply amends the Family Code to clarify California's jurisdiction over these proceedings.
  • But it surprised me that that would be true under this bill where it's commercial in nature.
  • So I really do respect the position, which is that they need resources.
  • You know, whenever, especially when you add expedited processes, it does require resources.
  • As to what the courts are going to do unless we give them more resources collectively.
Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, family law, privacy, housing, and artificial intelligence. SB 477 would clarify FEHA procedures for the Civil Rights Department, including tolling deadlines by agreement and updating complaint definitions; it drew some concern about venue and convenience but was moved forward. SB 450 would confirm California jurisdiction over adoption proceedings for children born in the state even if families have moved away, and would require all legal parents to be listed on adoption orders; it received strong support, especially from LGBTQ family advocates, and passed to Appropriations. SB 683 would clarify that people whose name, image, or likeness is misused may seek TROs or injunctions under existing publicity-rights law; opposition from media and First Amendment groups focused on the 48-hour compliance default and speech concerns, but the bill advanced as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection. The committee also considered SB 11, the AI Abuse Protection Act, which would regulate voice, image, and video cloning technology, require warnings, and direct the Judicial Council to develop evidence standards for AI; it passed to Public Safety. SCR 66, a resolution designating May 1 as Law Day and emphasizing the rule of law, was adopted unanimously after supportive comments from members. SB 808 would create expedited judicial review for housing permit denials that violate state law; supporters said it would reduce costly delay and help housing production, while the Judicial Council opposed it as imposing unreasonable timelines and staffing burdens. The bill passed to Appropriations despite concerns about court resources and broader housing-law issues. The committee then took up two privacy bills from Senator Wiener. SB 59 would automatically keep confidential court records for adult and retroactive gender/name change petitions, expanding protections previously enacted for minors; supporters described real-world doxxing and harassment, while opponents raised First Amendment and public-records objections, and the bill passed to Appropriations. SB 497 would require warrants for out-of-state law enforcement access to California prescription monitoring data, expand transgender shield protections for gender-affirming care records, and bar certain disclosures without legal process; the author framed it as a response to out-of-state anti-trans enforcement, and the bill was presented with support from trans advocacy groups.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/19/25

Jobs and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:58:47.680> Thank a lack of resources. All right. Thank a lack of resources.
  • That damage caused by natural disasters.
  • <01:05:01.520> So that deals with natural disasters.
  • So that deals with natural disasters.
  • :43.360> expand<01:26:43.600> our additional resources, we can expand our additional resources
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • That's just the nature of kind of the housing finance.
  • That's just the nature of kind of the housing finance.
  • Additional resources in the form of state credits or local or state resources are that much more critical
  • Is this trying to help connect with community-based resources? Yeah.
  • Is this trying to help connect with community-based resources? Yeah.
Summary: The Assembly Subcommittee on State Administration held a budget hearing focused heavily on housing, homelessness, and related administrative proposals. HCD reported that California housing production has increased, with 2023 completions up 13% from 2022 and entitlement and construction timelines improving, while members and advocates criticized the Governor’s January budget for zeroing out or sharply reducing several housing programs. Public testimony urged funding for affordable housing production, preservation, youth housing, CalHome, LIHTC, HAP, and related programs, and several speakers argued the state should not pull back after recent progress. A major policy item was trailer bill language to allow HCD to access “excess equity” in existing affordable housing projects and recycle those funds into new or preserved housing. HCD and the LAO said the proposal could unlock tens or hundreds of millions of dollars, but members wanted guardrails and clearer statutory direction to ensure the funds stay within the intended housing purposes. The committee also discussed encampment resolution funding; HCD said the proposal would shift expenditure deadlines to the date of award rather than appropriation, while the LAO raised concerns about limited outcome data and urged the Legislature to use upcoming reporting before deciding on future funding. The hearing also covered HCD trailer bills to consolidate default reserve funds into a centralized continuously appropriated account and to clarify reporting requirements for early rounds of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program. HCD requested funding to implement chaptered legislation, including a new tribal housing program and reporting-related bills, and also sought extensions for certain reappropriations, including Homekey and REAP 2 deadlines. Public commenters and regional agencies supported flexibility for REAP 2 timing and other housing-related adjustments. Finally, the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency presented the Governor’s reorganization proposal to split the current agency into a Housing and Homelessness Agency and a Consumer Protection Agency. The administration said the change would improve focus, efficiency, and coordination, but the LAO and several members questioned whether it would truly save money or improve accountability, especially given the need for new leadership, possible staffing changes, and the fact that the plan had not yet been formally submitted for review. No votes were taken during the hearing.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education (03/24/2026)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's the nature of the bill.
  • The<00:28:41.480> code<00:28:41.760> of The code of The code of conduct<00:28:43.200>
  • of ethics or a code of conduct.
  • of ethics or a code of conduct.
  • Ethics or a code of conduct.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Land & Resource Management May 22nd, 2025

Land & Resource Management

Transcript Highlights:
  • Resource Management will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Chair Gates here.
  • While current law under Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code and the Texas Constitution provides
  • and things of that nature, does this alter any of that?
  • Hearing none, the chair moves to adjourn the Committee on Land and Resource Management.
  • Hearing none, the chair moves to adjourn the committee on land and Resource Management.
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2215, which would clarify that property owners may challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following Chapter 211 procedures, and would expressly waive municipal sovereign immunity for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus actions in those cases. The bill sponsor and witnesses argued it would simply enforce existing notice, hearing, and due process requirements and give landowners a practical remedy when cities fail to comply. Testimony in support came from attorneys and a landowner describing alleged zoning actions in Selma that they said occurred without proper notice or hearings and caused significant financial harm. After questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2639, which would add disclosure and compensation requirements for local historic designations, including compensation based on the greater of repair/restoration costs or the difference in appraised value with and without the designation. The bill author said it was intended to address situations where historic designation delays or blocks redevelopment and to ensure property owners are fairly compensated. A property owner testified in support, describing an Austin case in which a demolition permit led to historic designation and what he said was a costly forced rehabilitation. Opponents, including a preservation advocate and an East Austin resident, argued the current process is already rigorous, rare, and balanced, and that the bill would undermine cities’ ability to preserve historic places and community heritage. During closing on SB 2639, the chair raised a concern that Section 3B appeared to apply retroactively to pending cases, which he said could be unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s prohibition on retroactive laws. The committee did not resolve that issue during the hearing, and the bill was left pending. The committee then adjourned.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so we look at the actual resources that are needed.
  • So if the Legislature authorizes additional resources, not additional, sorry, permanent resources for
  • Those resources could be used elsewhere.
  • resources priorities.
  • Chair. the 70 million in GDRF appropriations in that year for natural resources priorities.
Summary: The committee hearing focused heavily on CARB’s broad trailer bill request for regulatory fee authority. Finance and CARB argued the proposal would let CARB develop fees to recover reasonable costs for implementing and enforcing regulations, while the LAO recommended rejection because the authority was too broad, could apply to an entire division of code, and would delegate core legislative taxing/fee-setting power without enough guardrails. Members from both parties raised concerns about the breadth of the authority, accountability, affordability impacts, and whether the Legislature would be put in an up-or-down position after CARB had already developed regulations. CARB responded that fees would still go through a budget change proposal and legislative approval before collection, and cited existing examples such as transport refrigeration units and commercial harborcraft fees. The committee then reviewed CARB’s request for permanent resources to implement SB 905 on carbon capture, utilization, storage, and carbon dioxide removal. CARB said the Legislature had previously authorized limited-term positions and funding, but it had struggled to recruit and retain staff with specialized regulatory and technical expertise, and that the work had included pre-rulemaking contracts, technology review, and permit-related preparation. Members questioned the pace of work, the use of limited-term positions, and whether additional permitting authority would be needed. CARB said it hoped to begin rulemaking later in the year if permanent resources were approved. Members also discussed the cap-and-trade spending plan, noting lower-than-expected auction revenues but higher interest earnings, and the need to monitor the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and possible May Revision changes. The committee then heard overviews of the zero-emission vehicle package, the Community Air Protection Program, demand-side grid support, and e-bike incentives. CARB described ongoing investments in community-based transportation equity, drayage trucks, harbor craft, and other clean technology demonstrations, while members pressed on affordability, program duplication, and whether enough funding was being directed to incentive programs. No formal votes were taken during the portion provided, and the chair repeatedly indicated that the hearing was intended to surface concerns for later budget negotiations.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

TASK FORCE ON AUTISM Apr 1st, 2026

TASK FORCE ON AUTISM

Transcript Highlights:
  • So really an important group of people that are in and of themselves get resources.
  • They do merge in terms of sharing ideas and resources, and both teams are in the same building.
  • We're working with community partners to develop resources.
  • Now, that doesn't help us in Arkansas because you can't bill under that code anyway.
  • I think I had an opportunity to code anyway.
Summary: The meeting opened with routine business, including approval of the January 13, 2026 minutes, and a brief recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The task force then heard a presentation from the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions on two student support programs: the Empower Program for non-degree-seeking students ages 18–24 with mild intellectual disabilities, and the Autism Support Program for degree-seeking students with autism. Speakers described academic coaching, peer and career coaching, residential supports, person-centered planning, internships, and scholarship/fee structures, noting that both programs charge a $5,000 per-semester fee and rely on scholarships and fundraising to offset costs. Members asked about dorm arrangements, individualized plans, and how students transition in and out of supports; presenters explained that Empower students remain in the program throughout, while Autism Support Program students may enter or leave services as needed. The committee next heard from Pulaski Technical College’s 3D program, a three-year transition and post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on culinary, baking, and hospitality training. Presenters outlined integrated classes with traditional students, faded support over time, internships, and outcomes such as 97 students enrolled since the program began, 57 graduates, strong completion rates, and many graduates obtaining and retaining jobs in the food service industry. Members asked about how success is measured, why rates are not 100 percent, the role of integrated classes, tuition, and community partnerships; staff explained that grading includes technical and professional skills, tuition is $5,700 per semester, and scholarships such as GETS and FAFSA help reduce costs. They also noted plans to expand offerings and pursue accreditation through the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council. Finally, the task force received a presentation from SLS Community, a Fayetteville nonprofit serving neurodivergent adults through residential supports, supported employment, community activities, and advocacy. Leaders described a long-term vision tied to the Cato Springs mixed-use development, where housing, jobs, clinical services, and community amenities would be integrated in a “live, work, play” model. They discussed a residential program, a new vocational program called Program Forge, community events, and the challenges of the “services cliff” after age 21, especially for adults with complex support needs. Members and parents spoke about the importance of trained direct support professionals, ABA-based supports, and the need for better funding and service models for adults. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming autism-related events and a request for future discussion on task force appointments and broader issues around ABA oversight and misuse.
WV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you have expertise in human resources? I don't. You don't, okay.
  • It's largely codified by Code Section 21-5I-4.
  • All right, so we've identified multiple code conflicts and some circular... ...identified multiple code
  • Disclosures pursuant to 17A to A7 of the code.
  • There's another section of code.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House & Governmental May 19th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • the election, which is consistent with recount and other laws that are established in the election code
  • The 2007 election code had 298 pages in it.” “This year we have 419.
  • So still kind of technical in nature.
  • This resolution was heard in the Natural Resources Committee and passed overwhelmingly.
  • It was recommitted... ...the Natural Resources Committee and passed overwhelmingly.
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 319, which would tighten and standardize voter identification rules at polling places. Senator Presley and Secretary of State Nancy Landry said the bill replaces the current “generally recognized” photo ID standard with a specific list of acceptable IDs, removes the affidavit-only option, and allows voters without a photo ID to cast a conditional paper ballot at the registrar of voters office or during early voting if they later provide approved documentation within two days after the election. Supporters argued the bill improves consistency, election integrity, and poll-worker guidance while still preserving access through alternative documents and free state IDs; opponents warned it could create confusion and burden seniors, students, homeless voters, and others without easy access to the required documents. After debate, the committee reported SB 319 favorably by a 7-2 vote. The committee then approved Senate Bill 202, which adds one day of compensated meeting time for parish boards of election supervisors in certain elections, and Senate Bill 25, which revises the compensation schedule for registrars of voters and related staff. SB 25 was amended to remove outdated step references and make conforming technical changes, and supporters said the pay structure has not been updated since 2007 despite increased duties and workload. The committee also adopted and reported favorably Senate Concurrent Resolution 29, creating a legislative study committee on water quality in the Chafalalaya Basin, and House Concurrent Resolution 85, creating a task force on illegal dumping, both with technical amendments. In addition, the committee advanced Senate Concurrent Resolution 63, which asks the legislative auditor to review how fiscal notes are prepared during session, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 33, which creates a work-based learning coordination task force to improve alignment among education, workforce, and employer partners. SCR 33 was amended to change the appointing authority for two members. The committee also approved Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, establishing the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission, and House Resolution 196, which creates a study committee on the impact of fallen trees on residential property and insurance issues. Several of these measures were supported by agency representatives or outside groups, and the committee adopted technical amendments where needed before reporting the bills and resolutions favorably.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Now we know that's actually not true, that they were looking at code in the payment system to try and
  • One of the many things I'll do is focus on the importance of the mission and the very special nature
  • This facility is an excellent resource for veterans in Arkansas, but it's in dire need of upgrades.
  • When veterans use veterans preference in the hiring process, OPM codes them, may code them as probationary
  • And so, individuals can also be... be coded as probationary if they have recently been promoted.
Summary: The meeting involved detailed discussions on various veterans' issues, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amidst a backdrop of significant staffing changes. Members expressed deep concerns over the recent layoffs of over 1,000 VA employees, emphasizing the crucial nature of these positions in the context of mental health support for veterans, particularly amid rising suicide rates. Senators articulated the need for transparency and effective communication between the VA and Congress to avoid further breakdowns in services. The session also spotlighted the ongoing modernization of VA systems and the urgent need to streamline processes to benefit veterans effectively.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Human Services Committee Jul 15th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • provisions specifying that the ERF program applies to safe parking sites from the Health and Safety Code
  • section and specify that the safe parking sites from the Health and Safety Code section and specify
  • Have you adopted Appendix B building codes?
  • It's not a resource that they necessarily know they're eligible for. They don't know it.
  • It's not a resource that they necessarily know they're eligible for.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard several homelessness, public benefits, and aging-related bills. SB 748 would expand Encampment Resolution Funding to support safe parking sites for people living in cars or RVs, require quarterly reporting from HCD on outcomes, and direct LAO evaluation; supporters said it would help local governments reduce RV encampments while connecting people to housing and services. SB 290 would repeal the CalWORKs immunization sanction that reduces aid when parents cannot provide acceptable proof of a child’s vaccination; supporters argued the penalty unfairly harms families already in poverty and can worsen instability, while no opposition testified. SB 606 would define “functional zero” for overall and unsheltered homelessness and require local jurisdictions to plan for and report on the housing and interim shelter needed to reach that goal; supporters said it would add accountability and focus on reducing unsheltered homelessness, and one group moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. SB 433 would create an income-based room-and-board cap and personal needs allowance for all Medi-Cal assisted living participants in residential care facilities for the elderly, not just SSI recipients; supporters said it would prevent eviction and homelessness among low-income seniors and people with disabilities, and facility groups withdrew opposition or moved to neutral after amendments. SB 761 would require students applying for Cal Grants to be notified that they may be eligible for CalFresh and given information on how to apply; supporters said it would address widespread student food insecurity and low enrollment among eligible students. The committee accepted amendments on the bills, and all of the measures discussed were reported out on 7-0 or similar unanimous votes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, with the consent calendar also approved unanimously.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Transportation Committee Apr 21st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • The motion is due pass to the Committee on Natural Resources. Wilson, aye. Davies, aye.
  • Members, we do have a colleague who was in a long session and Natural Resources as well as now finally
  • AB 605, the motion was due pass to the Committee on Natural Resources. ...to the Committee on Natural
  • I'm sorry, AB 605, the motion was due pass to the Committee on Natural Resources.
  • AB 605, the motion was due pass to the Committee on Natural Resources. Aguiar-Curry, aye.
Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard a series of bills focused on transportation safety, climate resilience, wildlife connectivity, parking enforcement, and EV charging reliability. AB 605 would create a pilot program allowing certain hydrogen internal combustion cargo-handling equipment at ports; supporters said it could help ports stay competitive while reducing emissions, while South Coast AQMD raised concerns about possible nitrogen oxide emissions and limits on future regulation. The bill passed on an 11-0 vote to the Natural Resources Committee. AB 1132 would require Caltrans to incorporate community resilience indicators, including socioeconomic factors, into climate vulnerability assessments; supporters from Greenlining, AARP, and others said it would better protect seniors, people with disabilities, and transit users during heat waves and disasters, while some members questioned the cost during a tight budget year. It passed 9-0 to Appropriations, with some members not voting. AB 382 would lower school-zone speed limits to 20 mph and give local agencies more flexibility in how the limit is posted and enforced; supporters cited child pedestrian deaths and safety research, and the bill passed 11-0 to Appropriations. AB 902, as amended, would require transportation projects in wildlife connectivity areas to include wildlife passage features where feasible; supporters emphasized reduced collisions and habitat fragmentation, while the California Building Industry Association and COGs moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. It passed 9-1 to Local Government. AB 1014 would give Caltrans more discretion to lower speed limits on state highways based on local conditions rather than the 85th percentile rule; supporters said it would improve safety in rural and tourist areas, and the bill passed 13-0 to Appropriations. AB 1022 would end towing or booting vehicles solely for unpaid parking tickets, with supporters describing the practice as punitive and harmful to low-income drivers, while cities and parking groups argued it would weaken enforcement and create problems for out-of-state vehicles. The bill passed 9-3 to Appropriations. AB 1423 would require publicly funded EV chargers to meet reliability standards and allow enforcement of uptime requirements; supporters said taxpayers need functioning chargers, while charging-industry opponents objected to retroactive standards and possible conflicts with existing agreements. The bill passed 14-0 to Utilities and Energy. The committee also approved a consent calendar of five bills by voice vote and held roll calls open for additional members to add on.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • So it's an incredible resource to you.
  • And we know from nature that ecosystems have to be balanced.
  • I just want to briefly mention that traditionally hash codes, one-way hash codes, is something that's
  • Oh, and feel free to skim this code; it's coming out.
  • Oh, and feel free to skin this code is coming out.
Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing at Stanford on the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright, transparency, and California’s creative economy. Chairs and members emphasized that the hearing was not on a specific bill and no vote would be taken. Opening remarks framed the issue as balancing protection for artists and other rights holders with the need to keep AI innovation and related economic activity thriving in California, while noting that federal action is unlikely and that state policy may influence national standards. The first panel featured Professor Pamela Samuelson and Stanford researcher Rishi Bommasani. Samuelson reviewed the current copyright litigation landscape, including dozens of lawsuits over AI training, and explained the fair use framework, the Google Books precedent, and the uncertainty around newer theories such as market dilution. She said states can likely regulate transparency, deepfakes, privacy, and safety, but warned that some proposals may be preempted by federal copyright law. Bommasani described widespread opacity around training data among major California AI companies, discussed AB 2013 and the EU AI Act as transparency models, and identified gaps in disclosure design, enforcement, and whether transparency alone can address copyright and IP concerns. Members asked about open-source models, opt-outs, machine unlearning, user data, and state options for protecting creators. The second panel included SAG-AFTRA board member Jason George, Animation Guild president Danny Lynn, and OpenAI copyright counsel Mark Gray. George and Lynn argued that AI training on performers’ and artists’ work without consent or compensation threatens jobs, bargaining power, and reputations, and they supported stronger transparency and licensing requirements so creators can identify when their work is used. Gray said AI is already being used as a productivity tool and highlighted partnerships between AI companies and publishers, record labels, and studios, while arguing that specific harmful uses such as deepfakes should be regulated directly rather than restricting general-purpose AI development. Committee members discussed labeling and watermarking of AI-generated content, transparency around model use, and whether state law should require more detailed disclosure of training data; no formal action was taken.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 25th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • And there is already an act of Florida code in Medicaid for this combined test.
  • Chair: You are recognized on the amendment bar code 53930.
  • And when you do have competent, caring, responsive, resourceful support coordinators, it makes such a
  • Chair: We have a late filed amendment bar code 771398 by Senator Davis.
  • A nurse's health should not depend upon zip code or employer.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • But that provision already exists in our Civil Practices and Remedies Code.
  • This money, like those monies, are coming from our surplus and we're using. natural resource in this
  • Members of the panel, we will be using a color-coded timer system.
  • Thank you for clarifying the nature of norm-referenced tests.
  • They will work diligently to ensure that the resources are put to good use.
Bills: SB 2
Keywords: 1185, senate, all