Video & Transcript Research : 'voting system'

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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC-JHA Informational Briefing 07-08-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • is voted. is voted.
  • postal system is where you are. postal system is where you are.
  • But I don't believe voters vote strictly because they can vote.
  • You need a cause to<00:24:32.960> vote. to vote. to vote.
  • candidates before you vote. candidates before you vote.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Hashimoto votes no. Representative Kahaloa votes aye.
  • Representative Perruso votes with reservations. Representative Takayama votes no.
  • Representative Todd votes aye. Representative Garcia votes no. Representative Shimizu votes aye.
  • Chair and Vice Chair both vote aye. Representative Inouye votes aye.
  • <02:42:19.640> voting described Vice chair for the vote voting described Vice chair for the
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The House Committees on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs and Agriculture and Food Systems heard testimony and began decision-making on HB 1246, which would establish the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within DCCA to regulate cannabis. Chair Tarnas described the bill as divisive and noted the hearing had received 95 testimonies in support, 135 in opposition, and 11 comments. Members were told the office would be administratively attached to DCCA, and the department emphasized it would not direct day-to-day operations. DCCA also raised concerns about banking access due to federal law, while the Department of Agriculture supported a one-plant, one-agency approach and noted its current authority over cannabis plant importation and movement. Several agencies and advocates supported the bill with cautions or requested amendments. The Department of Health said it appreciated the bill’s public health protections but remained concerned about increased adult-use access, youth mental health, pregnancy-related risks, and effects on developing brains; it requested a 12-month delayed effective date. The Attorney General’s office said legalization should include safeguards, recommended a longer implementation timeline and seed funding, and flagged issues in the bill involving impaired driving, open-container language, and penalties for under-21 possession. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill but objected to new driving and possession offenses, saying existing law already covers impaired driving. Doctors for Drug Policy Reform supported the measure, citing regulation of intoxicating cannabinoids, testing, childproof packaging, and public education as public-health benefits. Opponents focused on youth access, public safety, and the bill’s broader social effects. The Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill over access and diversion concerns, and the City and County of Honolulu Prosecutor strongly opposed legalization, citing higher-potency cannabis, youth harms, psychiatric risks, and increased poison-center calls. The Hawaiʻi Substance Abuse Coalition argued legalization should wait until prevention programs are in place and funded first, while the Hawaiʻi Family Forum and Hawaiian Republican Women also opposed the measure, citing concerns about youth exposure, added bureaucracy, and taxpayer costs. The Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi questioned the purpose of the proposed cannabis taxes, asking why cannabis should be taxed heavily if legalization is intended. The hearing continued with additional testimony after a brief audio issue for one testifier.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

January 27, 2026 - 09:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want everyone to vote up on this important bill.
  • Salzman: How can we help state university and college systems across Florida to be safer?
  • We will require public institutions to have campus-wide alerting systems that clearly Rep.
  • The fact there is no standard for state college and university systems.
  • By your vote the amendment is adopted.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I didn't want to rush to judgment to vote on this legislation. ...rush to judgment to vote on this legislation
  • We are not planning on voting for this bill today.
  • So, some of these school systems that may be chosen...
  • I have 50,000 parents in my district that vote.
  • I probably only have two school board members that vote.
Bills: HB298, HB342, HB332, HB344
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pension Funding Council Oct 8th, 2025

Pension Funding Council

Transcript Highlights:
  • as those systems start funding the plans again.
  • And the demographic piece does vary by system.
  • It's a system with which we pay providers.
  • Four votes aye, two nay, zero absent or excused.
  • By your vote, the council has voted to maintain our current premium rates for the workers' program.
Summary: The Pension Funding Council met on October 8 with introductions from council members and staff, then received a detailed presentation from the Office of the State Actuary on long-term economic assumptions and the state pension systems’ financial condition. OSA reported that the combined pension systems are currently 100% funded on a smoothed basis, with open plans above 95% funded, and that legacy Plan 1 systems remain on a path toward full funding under current policy. The actuaries recommended updating assumptions to 3% inflation, 3.5% general salary growth, and a 7.25% investment return, while keeping Plan 1 membership growth at 1%. They also explained asset smoothing, the role of recent strong investment returns, and the expected budget impacts of the recommended changes. Representatives from the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council and the State Investment Board offered supporting perspectives, generally describing the assumptions as reasonable and consistent with their own outlooks. The council also heard an overview of the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (WACares) from DSHS and OSA. Program staff described the program’s social insurance structure, premium collection, benefit eligibility, and upcoming implementation milestones. OSA reported that the program’s first actuarial valuation showed a positive actuarial balance under the base scenario and recommended no change to the current 0.58% premium rate during the program’s early learning phase, noting that future changes would depend on experience and the program’s risk-management framework. OSA also said the recommendation would remain the same regardless of the outcome of the pending ballot measure affecting investment options. During public comment, a representative of the Washington State School Retirees Association urged continued work on Plan 1 funding and related legislation, while the Association of Washington Cities cautioned against increasing pension assumptions in a way that could raise future employer costs and reduce flexibility for current local government services. In action, the council adopted a motion to maintain the current long-term economic assumptions by a 4-2 vote, adopted the recommendation to keep the WACares premium rate at 0.58% by a 6-0 vote, and then elected Katie Chapman as council chair by unanimous vote. The meeting then adjourned.
VA

Virginia 2026 1st Special Session

Disability Commission Jun 18th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • With no other nominations, we go up for a vote. Is this on the board, or is this just a voice vote?
  • , and therefore on that basis alone, they can't be disqualified to vote.
  • Would anybody wish to vote no or abstain?
  • Okay, would anybody wish to vote no or abstain?
  • They're a very important part of our care system, and we want everybody in our care system to be highly
Summary: The Virginia Disability Commission held its first meeting of the year on June 18, established a quorum, and introduced members. Senator Barbara Favola was elected chair and Delegate Amy Laufer was elected vice chair, both unanimously. The commission also reviewed and unanimously approved its electronic/remote participation policy, which mirrors last year’s policy and allows limited remote participation under Virginia FOIA rules. Staff then reviewed a package of 14 disability-related bills that passed last session and were signed into law. Topics included disabled veterans’ vehicle registration fee exemptions, open captioning requirements for movie theaters, guardianship/conservatorship order forwarding, service dog team definitions, education and transition planning for students with disabilities, Blue Envelope and driver communication training for law enforcement and driver education, deferred disposition and jury service protections, voting rights in guardianship cases, expansion of the Virginia Human Rights Act, continuation of a DD waiver eligibility change, and DMAS training authority for autism competency checklists. Members discussed implementation concerns, especially making the Blue Envelope/driver communication program more visible and considering a follow-up letter and DMV presentation. The commission then adopted its interim work plan unanimously, with discussion of possible presentations on DMAS and Medicaid waivers, DBHDS telehealth training implementation, SCHEV and VDOE transition planning, transition from institutions to community settings, criminal justice reform, transportation and parking accessibility, adult-sized changing tables, and school accessibility. Members also suggested adding EVV concerns, seclusion and restraint, rare disease issues, and insurance coverage problems for needed medications. Public commenters urged the commission to address burdensome EVV requirements for family caregivers, improve accessibility for local government meetings and documents, and explore a standardized credential/career pathway for direct support professionals. The chair said follow-up work would be assigned on EVV and implementation issues, and the meeting location would move to the Senate side of the Capitol going forward.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Apr 20th, 2026

Banking and Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Not voting. Dixon not voting. Fong? Aye. Fong, aye. Krell, aye. Michelle Rodriguez, aye.
  • Not voting. Dixon not voting. Fong? Aye. Fong, aye. Krell, aye. Michelle Rodriguez, aye.
  • I plan to vote for it today.
  • I think we should reconcile votes first. Did you catch the votes? Okay, I have it.
  • Does Tim have a no-vote report? Oh. Oh. No.
Keywords: 988, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Funding (02/18/2026)

Education Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, nine uh seven one no vote. >> Rep. Peoples, no vote. Uh, Rep. Luno, >> Rep.
  • /c><03:50:47.199> the frequently vote when we vote on the frequently vote when we vote on the
  • they're bypassing the annual vote. they're bypassing the annual vote.
  • <04:48:24.958> That's vote. Can't get closer than that. That's vote.
  • >> I will be voting. >> I will be voting.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/30/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • votes I. votes I.
  • votes I. Senator Dreyheim votes I. votes I. Senator Dreyheim votes I.
  • Senator Pratt votes aye. votes no. Senator Her votes no. Senator votes no. Senator Her votes no.
  • votes no. Senator Klein votes no. votes no. Senator Klein votes no.
  • Senator Klein votes no. votes no. Senator Putnam votes no. votes no. Senator Putnam votes no.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The Senate was called to order, a quorum was established, and remote voting was authorized for several members. The body adopted committee reports except those related to Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, gave Senate File 4067 a second reading, and referred newly introduced bills as listed on the agenda. It also adopted a motion to strike and re-refer House File 3379 to the Committee on Finance, and then moved into special orders and floor debate. The main floor action was on House File 2358, a public safety bill providing enhanced criminal penalties for certain coercion offenses. Senator Lang described it as creating a Minnesota crime targeting sexual extortion of children, including online extortion. Senator Maye Quade supported the bill and spoke about the tragic constituent story behind it. The Senate took a roll call and passed the bill 67-0, with its title agreed to. The Senate then began debate on Senate File 4511, which would clarify Minnesota gambling law to prohibit prediction-market style betting disguised as futures contracts. Senator Marty argued the bill was needed to stop companies such as Kalshi and Polymarket from using futures-contract language to evade state gambling restrictions and to protect existing regulated gambling businesses. Senator Johnson initially offered the A10 amendment to delay action until federal jurisdiction issues are resolved, but withdrew it after debate. He then offered the A8 amendment to preserve longer-term weather-related hedging contracts, which Senator Marty supported as a distinction from short-term, manipulable bets; the A8 amendment was adopted. Debate continued with questions about the bill’s scope, including whether it would reach election-related or financial contracts.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:08:28.719> without about the reproductive system without about the reproductive system
  • care system care system there's<01:42:23.920> a<01:42:24.080> lot<01:42:24.199>
  • things to vote on in March?
  • So mid-year, you would have like another vote, a townwide vote?
  • That's adopted by a vote as well.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 662, which would require public schools to include discussion of abortion procedures and show specified videos in health education classes. The prime sponsor argued the bill would ensure students receive medically accurate, age-appropriate, and nonpolitical information about abortion, saying the topic is important for informed decision-making and should be taught consistently statewide. He said the videos were intended for grades 9-12, that parents could opt out, and that the requirement was meant to supplement, not sway, students’ views. He also acknowledged the bill could be seen as limiting local control over curriculum and said the intent was to prevent the topic from being missed due to scheduling disruptions. Committee members questioned the sponsor about local control, the need for a video mandate, the source of his statistics, whether the bill could be biased or inflammatory, and whether the requirement should apply every year in high school. The sponsor said the videos were only a starting point, could be replaced by others, and were meant to be informational. He also said the bill was not intended to influence students’ decisions about abortion. Several supporters testified in favor, including representatives of New Hampshire Right to Life and others who said students should be told the “truth” about abortion and its consequences. They emphasized graphic or emotionally difficult aspects of abortion and argued that young people need this information to make informed choices. Opponents and skeptical witnesses raised concerns about prescribing curriculum, eroding local control, and the appropriateness of the material for younger high school students. The New Hampshire School Administrators Association said the bill was overly prescriptive, that health education standards are already set by the State Board of Education, and that the topics in the bill are not part of the current standards. That witness recommended the committee consider retaining the bill for further work or making it less prescriptive. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • explain my vote? Go ahead. explain my vote? Go ahead.
  • So, I'm going to be a vote a no vote. So, I'm going to be a vote a no vote.
  • my vote, please. Go ahead. my vote, please. Go ahead.
  • Chairman, I vote yes. Representative Grossberg asked to explain his vote.
  • Chair Lewis voted yes.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Kanuha for the vote. Chair votes aye. Kanuha for the vote. Chair votes aye.
  • I vote aye. Senator excused. I vote aye. Senator Keohokalole.<00:37:11.520> Aye.
  • reservations, any no votes? reservations, any no votes?
  • Seeing none, vice chair for the vote. Seeing none, vice chair for the vote.
  • reservations, any no votes? reservations, any no votes?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Health and Human Services committee hearing opened with notice that the meeting was being streamed and could reconvene later if technical problems forced an abrupt end. The chair also announced a one-minute testimony limit and proceeded through several bills, taking mostly written and oral support testimony and asking limited questions. No votes were taken in the portion provided. HB 1626, relating to youth penalties, drew strong support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, youth advocates, the ACLU, the Department of Education, and others. Testifiers said financial sanctions on youth are ineffective, disproportionately burden Native Hawaiian youth, and function as poverty penalties; they urged replacing fines with community service, restorative practices, and ʻāina-based programs, and eliminating uncollectible legacy debt. The chair moved on after no member questions. HB 1643, relating to pharmacy, was discussed with support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, Kaiser, the Board of Pharmacy, independent pharmacies, and PBM representatives. Testimony focused on amendment language, audit procedures, HIPAA concerns, and the need for flexibility for small island pharmacies. HB 1668, relating to Medicaid, received broad support from disability advocates and the Department of Human Services; witnesses said CMS had already approved the underlying state plan amendment removing income and asset limits for certain workers with disabilities, but they wanted the protection codified in law to preserve it long term. The chair asked whether codification was necessary and was told it would not be harmful and would help ensure continuity if federal policy changed. The committee then heard HB 1550 on drug paraphernalia and syringe access, with support from Shipta and the Department of Health; testimony emphasized preserving flexibility for the statewide syringe access program to respond to emerging drugs like xylazine. HB 1974, relating to health, was presented as a planning measure for hearing loss; testifiers said Hawaii lacks a comprehensive hearing-loss plan and that the bill would fund a state planning process, not direct services. HB 1858 on vital statistics drew support from clinicians and medical organizations, who said better data on spontaneous fetal deaths is needed and that the term used in the bill is standard medical and CDC terminology. HB 1871 and HB 1966 also received support, with HB 1966’s EMS special fund prompting discussion about the cigarette-tax revenue source; the chair questioned the nexus to EMS, and the Department of Health said the revenue currently funds the special fund and there is no alternative funding stream.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Finance (03/18/2025)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:36:55.240> falls hospitals the Health Care System falls hospitals the Health Care System
  • Well, and that's why what we voted for in the first bill, the 24 to nothing vote in the Senate, was a
  • Well, and that's why what we voted for in the first bill, the 24 to nothing vote in the Senate, was a
  • Your vote is your vote.
  • okay I'm not going to be able to vote okay I'm not going to be able to vote for<00:56:08.079>
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:37:10.280> Uh system. Mahalo. Thank you very much. Uh system. Mahalo.
  • <01:21:04.960> Most system of nominating judges. Most system of nominating judges.
  • are there any no votes or reservations? are there any no votes or reservations?
  • Are there any no votes or reservations? Are there any no votes or reservations?
  • votes or reservations?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the confirmation of Kursha Kauahi Kani Mililani Durrant to the District Court of the First Circuit, but announced it would not vote until April 2. The chair also noted a backup plan if Zoom failed. Testimony was limited to two minutes per speaker. The hearing focused on Durrant’s qualifications, judicial temperament, and readiness for the bench, with no opposition presented. Support came from the Office of the Public Defender, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, Native Hawaiian Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, and numerous individuals. Witnesses described Durrant as highly experienced in both criminal and civil practice, including district, family, circuit, appellate, ICA, and Supreme Court work. Several speakers emphasized her legal reasoning, mentorship, civility, cultural grounding, and ability to listen and treat litigants with dignity. Personal supporters also highlighted her public service, hula background, and character. Committee members questioned Durrant about how she would approach district court cases involving repeat offenders, mental illness, substance abuse, houselessness, and diversion. Durrant said she would follow the law, consider the full range of sentencing factors, and use available probation, diversion, and treatment options where appropriate. She said she would be committed to using legislative tools such as Act 26 and other diversion powers, and to looking beyond advocacy toward practical justice and reducing recidivism. She also said her clerkship with Judge Marsha Waldorf, including exposure to drug court and mental health court, shaped her approach to problem-solving on the bench.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/02/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Military Affairs and Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, good bipartisan—if we get down the governor's desk quickly, I vote aye. I vote aye.
  • So with that, I vote aye.
  • So with that, I vote aye. Four ayes, three noes, and zero not voting.
  • And with that, I vote aye. Members, four ayes, three noes, zero not voting.
  • And with that, I vote aye. Aye. Four ayes, three noes, and zero not voting.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM Public Hearing 03-05-2025

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • how the criminal justice system how the criminal justice system integrates<00:15:06.680> with
  • I vote with reservations.
  • If not, Vice Chair will call the vote. Chair votes aye. Senator Fukunaga, aye. Senator Rhoads, aye.
  • Vice chair chair votes I I vote Yes Vice chair chair votes I I vote Yes Senator<01:07:30.799> fukunaga
  • <01:08:42.839> Senator Rai chair votes I I vote Yes Senator Rai chair votes I I vote Yes Senator
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committees heard advice-and-consent testimony on several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 644 for Steven Logan to serve as Adjutant General of the Department of Defense through December 7, 2026. Testimony from multiple state officials and others was strongly supportive, citing Logan’s military leadership, service during the COVID-19 period, and coordination during the fireworks-related patient transfer. Logan described his 44 years of military service, 22 years with the Honolulu Police Department, and his approach of “unity of effort,” including how he would help operationalize the Office of the State Fire Marshal by coordinating with county fire chiefs, the State Fire Council, and emergency management to pursue funding and implement recommendations. The committee then took up GM 621 and GM 623 for the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee. Shante Asuda of Hawaii Correctional Industries supported both nominees and said the board is important for evaluating private-sector joint ventures that can provide work skills for incarcerated people. Carla Kashiwa said she wanted to help improve outcomes through public-private partnerships and vocational rehabilitation opportunities for people reentering society. Lee Shinato, however, gave a less prepared presentation, offering broad ideas such as crafts, lunch wagons, and ukulele-making, and acknowledged he was not fully clear on the board’s scope or goals. Committee members expressed concern about the lack of preparation and clarity around the board’s mission, and the administrator later explained that the board’s role is to review business plans for viability, return on investment, sustainability, and whether they provide marketable skills for inmates. The final item discussed was GM 568 for Aris Banag to serve on the Advisory Board of Veteran Services. Supporters described him as community-minded and deeply committed to veterans. Banag said he has over 30 years of service, has worked as a mental health therapist and veterans resource coordinator at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, and helped create the first veteran service center there. In response to questions about federal VA cutbacks and veterans nearing retirement, he said the board must be a strong independent voice for veterans, advocate against reductions in benefits, and help service members plan for post-military life, including disability benefits, retirement, and financial planning. No votes or final committee actions were stated in the portion provided.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Fiscal Policy Apr 17th, 2025

Fiscal Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And by your vote, C.S. for SB 1102 is reported favorably.
  • And by your vote, C.S. for SB 1102 is reported favorably.
  • Please vote no on SB 1672. Mr. Chair.
  • Please vote no on SB 1672. Mr. Chair. Thank you.
  • By your vote, CS/CS/SB 1140 is reported favorably. VOTE: C.S. C.S.S.B. 1140 is reported favorably.
Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and considered a wide range of bills, including early learning and special needs funding (SB 1102), Israel bond investment authority (SB 1674), Parkinson’s disease research at USF (SB 1800), mental health and substance use disorder reforms (SB 1620), veterans nursing home beds (SB 788), securities regulation updates (SB 988), labor pool regulation (SB 1672), Alzheimer’s awareness (SB 398), educator preparation (SB 1590), student mental health reporting (SB 1310), specialty license plates (SB 824), financial institutions and IOTA-related issues (SB 1612), transportation facility designations (SB 1408), utility worker protections (SB 1386), DNA testing grants (SB 1072), the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (SB 364), housing support for former foster youth and homeless students (SB 584), sex offender registration changes (SB 1654), migrant vessel disposal (SB 830), commuter rail indemnification (SB 916), juvenile justice revisions (SB 1344), aggravating factors in capital cases (SB 984), and a criminal offender substance abuse pilot program (SB 1140). Most bills were explained by sponsors, often with supportive testimony from affected agencies, advocacy groups, or industry representatives, and several were amended before final action. The committee adopted amendments on many measures, including clarifications and effective-date changes for SB 1102; technical changes to SB 1620 implementing mental health commission recommendations; a delete-all amendment for SB 1620; an amendment to SB 988; a consumer-disclosure amendment on SB 1612; and multiple amendments to SB 1408, SB 364, SB 584, SB 1654, and SB 1344. SB 1672 on the Labor Pool Act drew extensive public testimony in opposition from worker advocates, who argued repeal would weaken protections for temp workers and formerly incarcerated workers, and the bill was temporarily postponed to a later meeting without a vote. Several bills received notable testimony in support, including SB 584, where former foster youth described housing instability and the importance of campus housing and federal voucher coordination; SB 1386, which was backed by utility and industry groups seeking stronger penalties for assaults on utility workers; and SB 984, which drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops over expansion of death penalty aggravators. The committee also heard support and opposition on SB 1612 regarding IOTA interest rates and legal aid funding, with bankers and civil legal aid representatives disputing the proper rate structure and whether the bill conflicted with Florida Bar rules. At the end of the meeting, the committee reported all voted-on bills favorably, including SB 1102, SB 1674, SB 1800, SB 1620, SB 788, SB 988, SB 398, SB 1590, SB 1310, SB 824, SB 1612, SB 1408, SB 1386, SB 1072, SB 364, SB 584, SB 1654, SB 830, SB 916, SB 1344, SB 984, and SB 1140. Members also requested to be recorded on various bills, and the committee adjourned after noting one remaining meeting would be lengthy.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Apr 7th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • our K through2 system. our K through2 system.
  • The members will vote. The machine recorded vote 82 yeas, 16 nays.
  • to vote yes with you in one of my vote to vote yes with you in one of this. this. this.
  • second most votes. second most votes.
  • So the city council would<03:39:22.239> vote would vote would vote to<03:39:24.319> break
Keywords: 1136, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • So, having said that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
  • I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
  • I appreciate the comments today and certainly would love an aye vote.
  • I appreciate the comments today and certainly would love and I vote.
  • That measure is out with 10 votes. Thank you so much.
Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee heard two Senate measures focused on artificial intelligence in higher education. SCR 82 by Senator Niello would encourage the California higher education segments to convene a work group and share best practices on AI use, including how to address academic integrity and student use of AI in coursework. Supportive comments emphasized the need for intersegmental coordination and faculty/student engagement, while the Faculty Association for California Community Colleges raised concerns about preserving faculty purview, academic freedom, and governance differences at the community college level. The resolution was adopted and re-referred to the Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection on an 8-0 vote. The committee also heard SB 928 by Senator Cervantes, which would establish guardrails for AI use at CSU by requiring that faculty employee positions be filled by humans who meet CSU minimum qualifications and that instructors of record be human faculty for credit and non-credit instruction. The author and supporters, including the California Faculty Association, Teamsters California, the California Federation of Labor Unions, and the State Building and Construction Trades Council, argued the bill is needed to prevent AI from replacing faculty and to preserve the human role in teaching and student support. Members asked for clarification that the bill would not apply to classified, administrative, or clerical employees, and the author’s office said the definition was intended to mirror CSU faculty classifications and bargaining language. Both measures received unanimous support from the committee after discussion. SB 928 was passed to the Assembly Floor on a 10-0 vote, with several members requesting to be added as coauthors. The consent calendar, which included SB 308, SB 892, and SB 968, was also approved unanimously, and the committee adjourned after announcing its next hearing date.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:21:41.880> we don't really have a re-entry system we don't really have a re-entry system
  • Chair and Vice Chair vote aye.
  • Vice Chair: Voting on HB 102, HD1.
  • I'll be voting no. Representative H, Chair, I'm going to be voting no on this measure.
  • PR Chair for the vote.
Keywords: 910, house, all