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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, May 15, 2026 - PM

Labor, Health & Social Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • As I talked about technology, when your technology doesn't work in the middle of a situation, it's incredibly
  • As I talked<01:23:34.600> about<01:23:34.920> technology talked about technology talked
  • about technology when<01:23:36.920> your<01:23:37.040> technology<01:23:37.720> doesn't
  • <01:23:38.080> work<01:23:38.320> in<01:23:38.400> the when your technology
  • increasingly complex technological increasingly complex technological platforms. platforms. platforms
Keywords: 916, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 4/23/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,<01:06:59.720> the access to notification technology, the access to notification technology
  • And while the victim pool continuously expands, so does the advancement of the technology.
  • . technology. technology.
  • Um, many of you know that I am just a little bit of a fan of technology.
  • But as such, I also deeply understand the world in which we live in technology.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a performance of the national anthem, then established a quorum and approved the previous day’s journal. Members handled routine business including second readings of several Senate files, first readings of House files 5067 through 5073, and messages from the Senate transmitting bills and requesting concurrence on House File 3437 and House File 1410. The House concurred in Senate amendments to HF 3437, a commerce bill with a technical cross-reference correction, and passed it 133-0. It also concurred in Senate amendments to HF 1410, a public safety bill on correctional officer procedures, and passed it 132-2 after members described the changes as clarifying and balanced for labor and management. The chamber then took up House File 3404, which increases penalties for impersonating a peace officer. The bill would raise the base offense from a gross misdemeanor to a felony, create aggravated offenses for impersonation involving unauthorized access, misleading orders, law-enforcement-style vehicles, or possession of a firearm, and add a duty for officers to identify themselves while protecting undercover work. Supporters, including the author and several members, tied the bill to the June 14, 2025 killings and said it was needed to restore public trust and protect both the public and legitimate law enforcement. The House passed HF 3404 134-0 after a moment of silence. The House also passed House File 3155, which closes a loophole in gift card fraud law by allowing prosecution based on the value stored on the card rather than just the plastic card itself. Supporters described organized retail crime schemes in which stolen gift cards are drained after activation and said the bill would help retailers, consumers, and law enforcement. The bill passed 134-0. Senate File 3958, which changes the deadline for a disaster assistance contingency account report from January 15 to January 31, also passed 134-0. Finally, the House considered House File 3875, the judiciary policy bill. An author’s amendment removed a section that had been unintentionally left in the bill, and members then discussed provisions allowing courts more flexibility in publishing notices, streamlining some notification requirements in dissolution cases, and making restitution orders permanent unless rescinded by court order. The transcript cuts off during discussion of the bill, before any final vote is shown.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Judiciary (02/12/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • out of the way and not burying emerging technologies in red tape.
  • intelligence and emerging Technologies intelligence and emerging Technologies we<00:27:21.200>
  • <00:27:36.760> is intelligence and digital Technologies is intelligence and digital Technologies
  • Competitive Edge in technology Competitive Edge in technology businesses<00:28:00.720> are
  • 1969 and as you can imagine technology 1969 and as you can imagine technology between<03:56:50.600
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard CACR 6, a proposed constitutional amendment by Representative Keith Ammon to recognize a fundamental right to use computation resources. Ammon argued that computing is now essential to daily life, speech, education, and economic opportunity, and said the amendment was intended to push back against government or corporate restrictions, citing a 2023 federal executive order on AI registration and reporting as an example of the kind of precedent he wanted to oppose. He said the proposal should be simple and clear because it would go to voters, and he compared the right to compute to other constitutional rights that do not require the government to provide the underlying tools. Committee members raised concerns about the breadth of the language, including whether it could affect encryption, authentication, network security, energy use, and other regulatory issues. Representative McFarland questioned whether the amendment could interfere with security measures, while others asked whether it would prevent ordinary network management such as throttling or require the state to provide internet access or hardware. Ammon responded that the right would not entitle someone to other people’s resources and said encryption and similar issues would sort themselves out. Several members also raised concerns about child safety, public safety, and whether existing laws could still regulate misuse of computing; Ammon said reasonable limits would still apply, similar to other constitutional rights. Sarah Scott of Americans for Prosperity testified in support, saying the amendment would protect innovation, individual autonomy, and economic competitiveness by preventing overregulation. After questions concluded, the chair closed the hearing on CACR 6. The committee then opened House Bill 615, sponsored by Representative Dan Maguire, which would substantially rewrite the state’s drug-forfeiture law. Maguire said the bill is intended to improve fairness and efficiency in cases where property such as cars or cash is seized in connection with drug offenses, noting that the criminal case and the civil forfeiture case are currently handled separately, with the property case prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office. He explained that the bill addresses courtroom procedure for these forfeiture actions and is meant to make the process more specific and orderly.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Fri Jan 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Healthcare<01:19:58.000> technology.
  • So, we're working Healthcare technology.
  • Currently we don't have that technology at a commercial level here.
  • ><01:29:55.600> at<01:29:55.840> a don't have that technology at a don't have that technology
  • now, um technology, artificial now, um technology, artificial intelligence,<03:04:49.680> we're
Keywords: 910, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/13/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Technology costs have increased dramatically while VSET funding has remained stagnant.
  • Our technology utilized millimeter wave technology like the scanners at the airport. team and I needed
  • 03:14.960> wave Our technology utilized millimeter wave Our technology utilized millimeter wave
  • technology technology technology like<01:03:16.960> the<01:03:17.200> scanners<01:03:17.680
  • It sounds like great technology.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the Committee on Economic Development and Technology. Today is Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • I'm also the administrator of the Office of Technology Services, Office of Enterprise Technology Services
  • But the Office of Enterprise Technology Services is responsible for enterprise IT governance focused
  • services, office of of technology services, office of enterprise<01:38:53.199> technology<01:
  • but the office of enterprise technology but the office of enterprise technology services<01:39:06.000
Summary: The committee opened testimony on House Bill 1838, relating to visas. Testifiers from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the legal clinic, the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the ACLU, CARES, and immigrant-rights groups strongly supported the bill, saying it would bring Hawaii into compliance with federal law, standardize and speed up certification for U and T visa applicants, and better protect survivors of crime and trafficking. Supporters emphasized that delays in certification can leave eligible survivors waiting years for federal visa access and can undermine public safety by discouraging victims from reporting crimes. The chair announced there were 103 testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on the bill in the hearing. The committee next heard House Bill 1870, concerning protected locations and immigration enforcement. Testimony from the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, ACLU of Hawaii, educators, students, and community advocates supported limiting immigration enforcement at schools and other essential-service sites, arguing that families should be able to access education, health care, shelters, libraries, and social services without fear. The Department of Education said it had already issued guidance in March 2025 for how staff should respond when law enforcement comes onto campus, and the Public Charter School Commission noted implementation would need to occur at the school level. Testifiers said the bill would create standardized protocols and protect students and families from fear and disruption; the chair reported 142 testimonies in support, one in opposition, and five comments. The committee then took up House Bill 2445, relating to student safety and law enforcement on campus. The Department of Education again said it had already rolled out statewide guidance and described its process for staff to notify administration, verify law enforcement identification and purpose, and route matters through the complex area superintendent and attorney general, while noting emergencies would be handled differently. A committee member questioned whether the procedures were sufficiently standardized and whether staff were trained for unusual situations. Student and community testifiers supported the bill, saying schools should remain safe havens and that clear procedures are needed if federal immigration enforcement appears on campus. The Department of Law Enforcement testified in opposition to parts of the measure, raising concerns about masking requirements, vehicle markings, officer safety, doxxing, retaliation, costs, and possible supremacy-clause conflicts, and suggested more exemptions and a compromise approach. The chair reported 106 testimonies in support, two comments, and no opposition for the bill before moving on to the next measure.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • So we built in technology now so we know when an airplane lands, we know when it gets to the ramp, we
  • <01:30:23.360> know<01:30:23.520> when<01:30:23.679> a technology now so we
  • know when a technology now so we know when a airplane<01:30:24.400> lands,<01:30:25.120> we
  • What<01:31:44.960> technology<01:31:45.360> did<01:31:45.520> you<01:31:45.679><
  • technology and ground transportation. technology and ground transportation.
Summary: The committee received an update from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on the FY 2025 road fund. Officials reported road fund revenues came in $38.5 million above the enacted estimate, but were down about $11 million from FY 2024, largely because a motor fuels tax rate reduction took effect at the start of FY 2025. Motor vehicle usage tax receipts were stronger than expected, and the cabinet said the road fund ended the year with a $61.6 million surplus, which the budget bill directs to state highway construction. Members also discussed how the motor fuels decline affects formula distributions to cities, counties, and rural/secondary roads, with officials saying about $122.8 million had been planned for revenue sharing but was not distributed because receipts were lower than forecast. Members asked about broader revenue trends, including fuel efficiency, electric vehicles, and the removal of a hybrid fee. Cabinet officials said improved fuel efficiency and CAFE standards reduce gasoline consumption and therefore fuel tax receipts, while EVs and plug-in hybrids are subject to a user fee. They also said toll revenues from the Louisville bridges are covering bills and commitments, though they did not have detailed figures at hand. On project delivery, officials said delays are often caused by right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, and the large volume of projects in the highway plan, and that much of the work happens behind the scenes before construction begins. The committee also reviewed the cabinet’s cash management approach, which was adopted after 2000 to avoid setting aside full project costs all at once and to keep the road fund cash balance above a required minimum. Officials said the balance typically rises in winter and falls in summer as project bills come due, and that the current balance was about $166 million. They also reported that project awards for the year were nearing $998 million and expected to exceed last year’s total. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approving the prior meeting minutes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Sections 16 and 17 modify informed choice in technology provisions.
  • choice in technology provisions. choice in technology provisions.
  • legislative committees, but we want to highlight the importance of investments in staffing and technology
  • the significant staffing and technology the significant staffing and technology pressures<01:08:
  • to support our work to ensure technology to support our work to ensure that<01:08:30.400> our
Bills: HF4207, HF4338
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> This is a technology that's trying to move into this space that is not doing that.
  • We are not anti-technology. We are not Luddites.
  • supervised use uses of technology. supervised use uses of technology.
  • The issues raised in House File 3893 are better addressed through consumer protection and technology
  • policy, not professional and technology policy, not professional licensing<00:29:31.360> statutes
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee first approved the March 11, 2026 minutes, then heard House File 4048, which would exempt chiropractors from Minnesota’s provider tax if they are no longer eligible to provide chiropractic benefits under Medicaid/MinnesotaCare. Representative Robbins said the bill corrects an unfair situation because chiropractors still pay the tax even though the benefit was eliminated. Testifiers from the Minnesota Chiropractic Association and a longtime chiropractor supported the bill, arguing that most chiropractors are small-business owners and should not pay a tax for services they can no longer provide. Several members said they supported restoring chiropractic coverage instead of changing the tax, and there was discussion about whether the tax applies to all providers and whether it is effectively passed on to patients. The committee adopted a motion to recommend HF 4048 to the Committee on Taxes. The committee then took up House File 3893, as amended, a bill to restrict artificial intelligence from engaging in psychotherapy or counseling with humans. The author and supporters said the bill is intended to prevent AI chatbots from posing as therapists or counseling vulnerable people, citing reports of suicides and other harms linked to chatbot interactions. The A2 amendment was adopted; the author said it reflected stakeholder concerns and added informed-consent language. Testifiers in support, including a psychologist and a suicide-prevention nonprofit leader, urged strong safeguards and said AI should not replace licensed professionals in crisis settings. Other testimony raised concerns about overbreadth and unintended effects. TechNet and a rural mental health provider said the bill should be narrowed so it applies to clinical therapy rather than wellness or educational tools, and should allow supervised AI uses such as transcription and administrative support. Members discussed rural access, existing licensing-board authority, privacy laws, and whether the bill should target AI companies directly rather than licensed clinicians. The transcript ends during continued discussion of HF 3893, with no final committee action shown in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 01/05/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • That technology is not available currently. how um so I I like that what I what I how um so I I like
  • current so I I worked with technology current so I I worked with some<00:23:58.240> of<00:23:
  • So it's... the technology is available for a low-voltage charger to monitor.
  • So that's what I was going to say is the technology for us to do without an extra meter.
  • <00:24:35.279> for was going to say is the technology for was going to say is the technology
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The working group approved the prior meeting minutes with one correction to reflect Laura Ziggler’s attendance. Staff then outlined the report due February 13, 2026, which must summarize the group’s activities and include findings and recommendations adopted by the group; the report will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. The chair emphasized that the group’s charge is broad and includes analyzing electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, developing policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding, and reviewing other states’ laws and policies. Discussion focused heavily on how to replace declining gas tax revenue as more vehicles become electric. The chair framed the issue as a fairness and implementation challenge, noting that EVs are a growing share of the fleet and that the group should consider both policy and funding, not just one or the other. Members and guests raised several ideas already submitted, including a road user charge, changes to the EV charging tax, ending or modifying the EV surcharge, broadening the tax to publicly owned charging stations, reducing the charging level threshold to level 2, ending sales tax on electricity, addressing off-road use, and expanding the definition of auto parts to include charging equipment. Representative Elkins argued that charging based on electricity used at home is impractical for most vehicles, that public charging is already much more expensive than home charging, and that the current sales tax plus surcharge amounts to double taxation for public-charging users. He said a mileage-based user charge modeled on Utah’s approach is workable, could be phased in, and could preserve privacy by allowing a voluntary or alternative method for home charging estimates. Senator Howe responded that home electricity use can be estimated similarly to mileage deductions on taxes and said the state should tax all electricity used as fuel, regardless of charger level, if it can be identified. Other speakers echoed that all road users should pay a fair share and that the main challenge is implementation. Tony Kis of Quick Trip asked that a late letter be included in the record and urged clarification of the sales, use, excise tax, and collection rules to avoid double taxation and reduce administrative burden, noting the current monthly collection date and suggesting the group should streamline collection methods. No final policy decisions or votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • But again, wind and solar will remain the best existing technologies to add electricity to the grid and
  • The distribution system is technology neutral.
  • The distribution system<00:52:56.160> is<00:52:56.400> technology<00:52:56.960> neutral
  • <00:52:57.359> That's<00:52:57.599> not system is technology neutral.
  • That's not system is technology neutral.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Labor - 03/13/25

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • construction code and licensing divisions fee alignment and the adoption of class four circuit technology
  • On Class 4 circuits, also known as fault-managed power systems, they are an emerging technology in the
  • <00:39:18.520> through<00:39:18.760> its embrace this new technology through its embrace
  • this new technology through its adoption<00:39:19.240> into<00:39:19.480> the<00:39:19.560
  • recruit uh signatory tracking technology recruit uh signatory school<01:30:51.480> districts<
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Ways and Means (02/12/2025)

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • He continued that New Hampshire’s technology industry over the past five years is 15th in the nation
  • applicable to a platform technology applicable to a giant<00:15:03.800> multi<00:15:04.320>
  • this bill would also have technology this bill would also have significant<00:15:21.040> positive
  • R&D is really important to producing novel therapies and technologies.
  • <00:17:05.199> the novel therapies and Technologies the novel therapies and Technologies the
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • a recent addition to our regional manager team, is, uh, an exceptional young man with a lot of technological
  • skills that I, as a technological dinosaur, do not possess.
  • That is not something we have ironed out completely, but we believe we have the technology to make that
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 12th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • opportunity to encourage more carriers to adopt or utilize equipment that has the latest in safety technology
  • And so this updates for today's modern technologies. Happy to answer any questions.
  • out they're having to bring this stuff down to the courthouse and don't need it, uh, with modern technology
Bills: SB 53
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 12th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • opportunity to encourage more carriers to adopt or utilize equipment that has the latest in safety technology
  • And so this updates for today's modern technologies. I'm happy to answer any questions.
  • hospitals out there having to bring this stuff down to the courthouse and don't need it. with modern technology
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Public Education Apr 22nd, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • 2189 by Representative Howard relating to methods to improve health profession-related career and technology
  • Coordinating Board, and the Texas Workforce Commission to review health professional-related career and technology
  • districts, high-quality instructional materials for use in health profession related career and technology
Bills: HB178
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Feb 18th, 2025

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • tech transition and commercialization space where we help our small business connect to maybe a technology
  • that the Defense Department needs or maybe a Defense Department has a technology they want to commercialize
  • That the Defense Department needs, or maybe the Defense Department has a technology they want to commercialize
Summary: The Committee on Commerce and Tourism convened with several members present and Senators DiCeglie and McClain excused. The committee first heard a presentation from Greg Britton, State Director of the Florida Small Business Development Center Network, who described the network’s statewide small-business assistance, including startup support, export and contracting help, disaster recovery, and rural outreach. He highlighted reported 2023 impacts such as $3.9 billion in sales generated, $575.9 million in government contracts, $346.2 million in capital, and support for 2,009 new businesses, including 130 manufacturing firms over the past two years. Members asked about comparisons with SCORE and about measuring rural success, with the chair suggesting jobs and wages in rural areas would be useful metrics; Britton said he could provide job data but was unsure about wage information. The committee then took up SB 320 by Senator Gates, which creates a five-year demonstration project for an alternative licensure pathway for surveyors and mappers. The bill would allow a “first-step” probationary license based on industry certification, apprenticeship, recommendation from a licensed Florida surveyor, and passage of the Department of Agriculture exam within the five-year period, without requiring a four-year degree. Senators asked about the labor shortage, education requirements, foreign workers, and moral character standards. Gates said the shortage is chronic and worsening, the bill has no degree requirement, and anyone meeting the qualifications could proceed regardless of visa status. The committee voted to report SB 320 favorably. Next, the committee considered SB 316 by Senator Berman, which authorizes series limited liability companies in Florida and sets rules for how Florida and foreign series LLCs may operate and transact business in the state. Berman explained that the bill is intended to let businesses isolate liabilities across separate series while providing clearer rules for Florida citizens and businesses dealing with such entities. There were no substantive questions, one appearance form in support, and the committee voted to report SB 316 favorably before adjourning.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HSH Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Human Services & Homelessness

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, HB 2114, which establishes the Hawaii Benefits Hub within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services
  • <01:37:31.520> Services<01:37:32.320> and<01:37:32.520> appropriates Technology
  • Services and appropriates Technology Services and appropriates funds. funds. funds.
  • Um, we also have testimony with comments from the Enterprise Technology Services Office. >> Aloha, Chair
  • Services, a division within Technology Services, a division within the<01:38:25.760> Department
Summary: The committee opened its first meeting of the 2020 session and heard testimony on several measures, beginning with HB 1518, which would allow people incarcerated and nearing release to apply for SNAP benefits before release. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of Human Services said they support the bill and are already piloting a pre-release application process at two facilities, with plans to expand it. The Attorney General’s Office supported the intent but noted a technical issue: one section of the bill appears to affect TANF as well as SNAP, while the title refers only to SNAP. A wide range of advocates, including Catholic Charities, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Hunger Action Network, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, ACLU of Hawaii, and others, testified in strong support, emphasizing food insecurity after release, reentry stability, and reduced recidivism. The committee did not take a vote during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1747, which would direct the Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers or extensions related to restricting certain SNAP purchases, including sugary drinks. DHS said it had already been approved for a narrow demonstration waiver and was working with retailers on implementation, with a target date of August 1. Supporters of the measure argued it would promote healthier choices, while opponents, including Hawaii Appleseed, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, said such restrictions are ineffective, stigmatize low-income residents, create burdens for retailers and DHS, and may be difficult to implement. Members asked DHS to clarify the scope of the waiver and confirmed it applies to sugary drinks and beverages containing more than 10 grams of sugar. Finally, the committee took up HB 1705, which would allow licensed mental health counselors to serve as child custody evaluators, but there was no testimony from the relevant agencies and the item was quickly set aside. The committee also heard HB 1565, which would establish a judiciary working group to improve family court processes and legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. The Attorney General’s Office offered minor technical amendments, and supporters from the Office of Wellness and Resilience, High Hopes Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and a social work student described the need for legal representation, citing better reunification and stability outcomes and the importance of youth voice in court proceedings. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/13/2026)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The technology exists. We simply need the requirements to ensure its use.
  • The technology exists. We simply need the requirements to ensure its use.
  • We simply need the technology exists.
  • I also sit on Science, Technology, and Energy.
  • ,<01:03:14.000> and I also sit on science, technology, and I also sit on science, technology
Keywords: 1191, senate, all