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• Some of the platforms hosting actual and computer-generated non-consensual intimate images have promised
• We must do better for Jack and every other victim of these crimes.
• </c><03:24:21.359><c> As</c><03:24:21.520><c> a</c><03:24:21.760><c> former</c> victim of these crimes
• As a former victim of these crimes.
• Bad actors can exploit vulnerabilities in routers to infect users’ computers, access their information

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 28, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Are those cell phones, computers, or are they like a coffee machine? What are they?
• Are those cell phones, computers, or are they like a coffee machine? What are they? >> Miss L.
• This process stops until your paperwork is in the computer," the better.
• I think there were computers from the Palente era that were still present in there.
• I think there were computers from the Palente era that were still present in there.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Both relate to a computer science appropriation that was included in House Bill 2 from 2023.
• Both relate to a computer science 1180H.
• Both relate to a computer science appropriation<00:56:48.559><c> that</c><00:56:48.960><c> was</c><00
• So the choice is, you know, help me with my narrative here, either implementing this computer science
• </c><00:58:54.640><c> science</c><00:58:55.040><c> educator</c> this computer science educator this computer

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first revisited HB 781, the cell phone bill, after previously retaining it. On reconsideration, members moved to OTP the bill, and it passed unanimously. The committee then moved into the budget tracking packet and adopted an amendment to HB 2 to add the same cell phone policy language, also unanimously, and separately reduced HB 1 by $1 million to match the policy change. Members noted the cell phone language had already been stripped of grant funding language in the House version and that the policy and funding pieces were being aligned across the budget bills. The committee then took up a Department of Education technical amendment to HB 2 on charter school grants, which made timing and administrative changes without altering grant amounts, and adopted it unanimously. Members also discussed but held other education-related items, including adequacy grants, pending broader decisions on overall education funding. Another HB 2 item concerning E-911/state police radio communications prompted a longer discussion about whether E-911 surcharge funds were being used for purposes that should instead be general-funded. After debate over whether to leave the current practice in place or split the funding 50/50 between E-911 and general funds, the committee adopted a joint HB 1/HB 2 change to shift the funding source to a 50/50 split and delete the HB 2 language authorizing the prior use; the motion passed 7-0. The committee also discussed but did not act on several lottery-related provisions, including the video lottery terminal amendment, the increase in maximum ticket price from $30 to $50, and related tax split changes, with members planning to hear from the Lottery Commission on Monday. The meeting ended with the committee beginning review of new amendments in the tracking packet, including a Department of Education request related to Public School Infrastructure Commission grant administration, but no action was taken on that item in the portion provided.

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• I am the state director for Right on Crime.
• In what hypothetical crime? In whatever crime. Who's the victim? In what hypothetical crime?
• that we are a state that's, as some would say, soft on crime or pretty tough on crime?
• Coming after our 2024 crime session? I mean...
• So you don't know if we're tougher on crime or softer on crime than Colorado when it comes to marijuana

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• , victims do have the ability to come and talk about the impact that the crime had on them.
• </c><00:51:33.640><c> is</c><00:51:33.799><c> so</c> parole that crime is so parole that crime is so
• </c> PTSD uh and was convicted of the crime PTSD uh and was convicted of the crime at<00:53:12.640><c
• </c> protect themselves and to report a crime protect themselves and to report a crime um<01:10:47.440
• This is a very serious crime.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• That bill amends the crime of second-degree murder to include it over to Mr.
• </c> employment who was convicted of a crime employment who was convicted of a crime has<00:04:32.360
• </c> were previously convicted of a crime. were previously convicted of a crime.
• That bill amends the crime<00:05:18.360><c> of</c><00:05:18.480><c> second-degree</c><00:05:19.040><c
• > murder</c><00:05:19.520><c> to</c><00:05:19.720><c> include</c> The crime of second-degree murder is

Keywords: 1183, house

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• A person is punished as a felony compared to the misdemeanor punishment range if the crime is committed
• The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center. And you're testifying for or against the bill?
• This has become organized crime.
• The federal system rarely carries any substantial penalties for this crime.
• The theft of universal mail arrow keys also appears to be a part of this growing crime.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• They're committing property crimes, low-level crimes, and continuously getting re-bailed.
• crimes they're committing property<04:43:03.360><c> crimes</c><04:43:03.718><c> low-level</c><04:43:
• 04.320><c> crimes</c><04:43:04.680><c> and</c> property crimes low-level crimes and property crimes low-level
• Crime was down from 2023 to 2024.
• Crime has continued to drop.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I can tell you that I have on my computer at all times a Post-it note that reminds me of the weatherization
• And it's a continual—I mean, we started with 10 of us, and we obviously had to buy computers and have
• And we obviously had to buy computers and have an office and have chairs and tables.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on the value of Mass Save, with opening remarks emphasizing that despite past criticisms the program has delivered major energy, cost, climate, and equity benefits. The chair cited large avoided system costs, strong benefit-cost ratios, and recent legislative changes that set emissions goals, restricted fossil-fuel equipment incentives, and increased focus on low- and moderate-income households. Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney testified that Mass Save has weatherized hundreds of thousands of homes, reduced bills, avoided emissions, and that the current plan includes budget controls after the DPU ordered $500 million removed from the approved budget. She said the governor’s proposal to have only electric utilities administer the program was intended to reduce administrative costs and align with current implementation trends. Members questioned Mahoney about what counts as marketing and administration, and she said the category includes traditional advertising as well as community-based outreach, customer resource centers, and other customer engagement work, much of it in low- and moderate-income communities. She said administrative and marketing costs are under 5% of the budget, while more than 80% goes to incentives and direct program delivery. Several witnesses then focused on workforce and contractor impacts. Dave Betcher of Abode Energy Management and Rick Taglienti of Rogers Insulation said Mass Save sustains small businesses, creates careers, and supports thousands of jobs; both warned that budget cuts would reduce hiring, training, and work in homes and businesses. They also described a broad ecosystem of suppliers, trainers, and service providers that depends on stable program funding. Other witnesses addressed cost-effectiveness, affordability, and emissions. Anna Johnson of ACEEE said Massachusetts remains a national leader, with Mass Save returning about $2.80 per dollar invested, reducing peak demand, and lowering bills for participants, especially through weatherization and heat pumps. Kyle Murray of Acadia Center said the program is statutorily required to be cost-effective and has avoided billions in supply and infrastructure costs for all ratepayers, including nonparticipants, by lowering overall demand and peak prices. Amy Boyd-Rabin of the Environmental League of Massachusetts argued that efficiency is the cheapest way to meet climate targets and that cutting the budget would force more expensive power generation. The hearing also featured testimony on equity and housing: Mary Wampo described historic under-service to renter-heavy and lower-income communities and said recent reforms, including designated equity communities and performance incentives tied to equity, are helping correct that imbalance; Brian Biot and James Collins of LEAN/ABCD described low-income delivery systems and wraparound services; Barney Heath and John Nannari said Mass Save incentives are essential to affordable housing, passive house construction, and keeping projects on time and on budget. The final witnesses highlighted Connected Solutions and electrification: Sunrun’s Bronte Payne said the virtual power plant program saved more than it cost and helps avoid peaker plants and grid upgrades, and Highland Electric Fleets’ Ben Sondaga said electric school buses can provide similar grid benefits while lowering transportation costs for districts.

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• In the first slide, I'm sorry, my computer decided to start updating, you indicated that the light tan
• Okay, so this is just one of those perfect timing days where I have a forced update to my computer as
• It's amazing how long it takes to update a computer. Are there questions? Representative?

Keywords: 904, all

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• In the first slide, I'm sorry, my computer decided to start updating, you indicated that the light tan
• Okay, so this is just one of those perfect timing days where I have a forced update to my computer as
• It's amazing how long it takes to update a computer. Are there questions? Representative?

Summary: The House Transportation Committee held a work session focused on Climate Commitment Act transportation spending and electrification programs. Staff first reviewed overall CCA transportation allocations, saying about $2.2 billion has been allocated over three biennia, with major categories including public transportation, active transportation, ferry electrification, zero-emission vehicle programs, rail/ports, and planning. Members asked for additional breakdowns comparing CCA dollars with total program costs across categories. The Department of Ecology presented on the zero-emission school bus grant program. Ecology said the program was codified in 2024 and supports the transition from diesel to electric school buses, including buses, charging infrastructure, and training. For 2025-27, Ecology received $38.3 million in CCA funding; $21.4 million is already obligated or spent, replacing 91 diesel buses in 28 districts, with the rest to be awarded by the end of the biennium. Members asked about cost parity, exemptions for rural and extracurricular routes, health data, and whether the funding covers chargers as well as buses. Ecology said OSPI is developing the parity formula and exemptions are available when electric buses cannot meet district needs. The Department of Commerce described its clean transportation role, including EV rebates, tribal charging and electric boat projects, and the EV Coordinating Council. Commerce said its rebate program was designed to lower monthly costs and prioritize low-income households, with 89% of recipients saying the rebate was essential to their purchase. It also reported strong demand for charging grants, progress on tribal projects, and concerns about utility interconnection timelines, vandalism, and range anxiety. The Department of Enterprise Services reported on state agency EVSE projects, saying it has completed 82 sites with 567 Level 2 ports and 46 DC fast chargers, and that current projects will add 152 more Level 2 ports; members asked about replacing aging chargers and the state’s EV fleet purchasing mix. WSDOT closed with updates on charging, transit, and port electrification. It said its corridor charging program has awarded 23 sites this biennium, with 13 in overburdened communities and five tribal sites, and that the Washington Zero Emission Incentive Program opened with $112 million for vouchers for zero-emission commercial vehicles and equipment. WSDOT also described transit grants, including bus and bus facility funding, commute trip reduction, paratransit, tribal transit, and zero-emissions access car-share projects. The rail freight and ports division reported $89.8 million for port electrification projects, including shore power and drayage trucks, but noted only about 10% has been spent so far because projects are still in design and permitting. Members raised concerns about funding gaps, supply-chain delays, utility capacity, and whether the programs are sufficient to meet broader electrification needs.

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• Members Members and guests are prohibited from using computers, phones, or any type of electronic device
• Members and guests are prohibited from using computers, phones, or any type of an electronic device.
• Members and guests are prohibited from using computers, phones, or any type of electronic device.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• I can tell you that I have on my computer at all times...
• I can tell you that I have on my computer at all times a Post-it note that reminds me of the weatherization
• And it's a continual, I mean, we started with 10 of us, and we obviously had to buy computers and have

Summary: The hearing focused on the value of Mass Save, with committee members and witnesses largely emphasizing that the program lowers energy bills, reduces peak demand, supports climate goals, and delivers benefits beyond direct participants. The chair opened by noting Mass Save’s long-term savings, its role in weatherization and heat pump deployment, and recent statutory changes directing the program toward emissions reductions, low- and moderate-income households, and fossil-fuel restrictions. Elizabeth Mahoney of the Department of Energy Resources said the program has evolved to broaden access and control costs, citing large weatherization totals, heat pump installations, avoided emissions, and budget controls that removed $500 million from the approved plan. She also said the governor’s proposal to have only electric utilities administer Mass Save was intended to reduce administrative and procurement costs, and she explained that outreach to low- and moderate-income communities is counted within marketing spending. Several witnesses addressed the program’s workforce and business impacts. Dave Betcher of Abode Energy Management and Rick Taglienti of Rogers Insulation said Mass Save sustains small businesses, contractors, and thousands of jobs by creating stable demand for energy-efficiency work, while warning that sharp budget cuts would lead to layoffs and discourage investment in training, equipment, and hiring. Committee members pressed them on who administers the program, and both said the program administrators and utilities collaborate, with day-to-day contractor oversight and customer work largely delegated to private vendors and community partners. Other witnesses, including Brian Biot and James Collins of the low-income network, described the “quarterbacking” model used for income-eligible customers, where community action agencies provide full project management, technical support, and wraparound services to help households access fuel assistance, discount rates, weatherization, and electrification measures. A major theme was cost-effectiveness and system-wide savings. Anna Johnson of ACEEE and Kyle Murray of Acadia Center said Mass Save returns more than it costs, reduces peak demand, and lowers prices for all ratepayers, including those who do not participate directly. They cited avoided costs in the billions, strong state rankings, and examples of peak-hour savings that avoid expensive generation and infrastructure. Amy Boyd-Rabin of the Environmental League of Massachusetts argued that energy efficiency is the cheapest way to achieve greenhouse gas reductions and that cutting the program would force more expensive power plants to run. Bronte Payne of Sunrun and Ben Sondaga of Highland Electric Fleets highlighted Connected Solutions, a Mass Save-funded virtual power plant program, saying it saves ratepayers money and can use home batteries and electric school buses to reduce peak demand and support grid reliability. Equity and affordable housing witnesses, including Mary Wampo and Barney Heath, said Mass Save has become more responsive to renters, low-income households, and designated equity communities, while also helping affordable housing projects meet passive house and electrification standards; no votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• I can tell you that I have on my computer at all times... ...a post-it note that reminds me of the weatherization
• I mean, we started with 10 of us, and we obviously had to buy computers and have an office.
• We started with 10 of us, and we obviously had to buy computers and have an office and have chairs and

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Fenton is identical to the House amendment for House Bill 1540, 2026-0952H, and I have it up on my computer
• structures, or similar to an expansion of a single-family home in the shoreland. and I have it up on my computer
• I wrote and I have it up on my computer. I wrote that<00:25:03.680><c> amendment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• My computer. One person raising their hand. Come on up. My thing's just swirling.
• My computer is just spinning, so I apologize for that. Oh, yeah, okay, it's got final comments.
• Oh, my computer, so it's just spinning. Anybody, would anybody sign and speak?

Bills: SB1004, SB1424, SB1497, SB1507, SB1572, SB1684, SB1711, SB1741, SB1754, SB1763, SB1798, SCR1012, SCR1041, SCR1051

Keywords: sex offender registration, sex offender registry, A.R.S. 13-3821, sexual offenses, public safety, GPS monitoring, electronic monitoring, transient offender, homeless registrant, online identifiers, internet identifiers, sheriff notification, Department of Public Safety, DPS, DNA collection, juvenile adjudication, kidnapping of a minor, unlawful imprisonment of a minor, lifetime registration, community notification

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• variety of other aspects that fall into that, and then your entire supply chain, whether that's computer
• variety of other aspects that fall into that and then you your entire supply chain whether that's computer
• just some round figures, what do you think is actually targeted at a quantum economy, a quantum computing

Keywords: 996, all

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• advertising information that's given to us, repeating what we would do manually but at scale with computer
• The challenges will be that each carrier makes it particularly difficult, and a computer science student
• Nearly nine out of ten are using a computer or a tablet, not just a phone in their home.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The sales tax is computed by adding the 6.5% state sales tax rate with whatever the local sales tax rate
• The sales tax is computed by adding the 6.5% state sales tax rate with whatever the local sales tax rate
• The sales tax is computed by adding the 6.5% state sales tax rate with whatever the local sales tax rate

Summary: The House Finance Committee held a work session that began with welcoming new member Rep. Janice Zahn, who introduced herself as representing the 41st Legislative District. The Department of Revenue then gave an update on the Antio-related legislation following the Washington Supreme Court decision and the 2025 session changes. DOR explained its voluntary disclosure program and the new expanded voluntary disclosure agreement for taxpayers with unreported investment income, including broader eligibility and interest/penalty relief, but said utilization has been minimal so far because additional implementation questions remain unresolved. The committee next received the annual update on the Working Families Tax Credit. DOR reported record participation in 2025, with about $205 million refunded through October and a major increase in applications after TurboTax added the credit to its filing software. Officials said most dollars went to households with children, outreach efforts remained important, and community partners and state agencies helped increase uptake. Members focused heavily on fraud concerns, especially tax preparers allegedly filing claims without applicants’ knowledge or diverting refunds; DOR said it is using fraud detection tools, training preparers, and trying to make applicants whole, but current law does not provide direct penalties against preparers. The final portion covered implementation of engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5814, which expanded sales tax to certain services. DOR described the new tax framework, its guidance process, and the large volume of ruling requests and outreach since the law took effect October 1. Committee members asked about fiscal assumptions, the scope of taxable services, and whether the department had revised its implementation estimates; DOR said the fiscal note assumed broad application absent explicit exemptions and that no expenditure revision had been made. In stakeholder testimony, Expedia and T-Mobile argued the law creates complexity and competitive disadvantages for Washington businesses, while a construction training provider said the tax raises tuition for workers seeking required certifications. School and nonprofit representatives said the tax will increase costs for special education services, arts programming, and other public-facing activities, and urged exemptions or further legislative fixes. The chair closed by noting the committee would revisit 5814 in the next session and then adjourned the meeting.

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• Chips, quantum computing.
• PRC risks supplanting the US in a number of critical spheres including AI, biotechnology, quantum computing
• They affect every single part of how our economy runs from computers and cars that we use daily. daily

Keywords: committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy

Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.