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AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 19th, 2025

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • boards to tap into existing funds, whether it be the K-12 Capital Grant Program, the Advancement Technology
  • program, or even with... then Advancement Technology or even with the recently passed bill last year
  • So, I'm not advocating for any particular vendor in any way whatsoever; it's more so the technology that
  • I believe he has a technology that would be very cost effective, and I was just hoping that after we
  • , the Alabama Career Discovery program... ...So, the Alabama Career Discovery program is very transformative
Bills: HB205, HB226, HB234
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer. The chamber then recognized several guests and groups, including the Doctor of the Day Dr. Abby Woods, Nurse of the Day Kara de la Pena, and multiple student and community delegations. These included Dominic Matthias of Moore High School for his cross-country accomplishments, Calumet boys baseball and basketball teams for state championships, the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women, Morris High School’s academic team, the Junior Chamber of Catoosa, Rogers County Leadership Program participants, and Legacy Christian Schools students. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 40, designating the second week in April as Lung Cancer Action Week in Oklahoma. The resolution was presented in support of the American Lung Association’s efforts to raise awareness, encourage screening, and promote early detection, especially given the low screening rate among high-risk Oklahomans. The resolution passed without opposition, and unanimous consent was granted to make all senators co-authors unless they declined. The chamber also hosted Cherokee Nation Legislative Day. Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and other Cherokee leaders spoke about the tribe’s history, sovereignty, and major investments in education, housing, health care, workforce development, and economic growth in Oklahoma. Hoskin emphasized the Cherokee Nation’s partnership with the state and urged support for Medicaid expansion, arguing it helps fund health care services and jobs. Later, Senator Weaver offered a personal privilege statement mourning the death of Trooper Vernon Brake in the line of duty, followed by a moment of silence. The only other action was an announcement inviting members to a Sportsman’s Caucus reception. With the clerk’s desk clear, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn until Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 20, 2026 @ 9:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I just wanted to ask you: is that because of your field in Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
  • Technology Technology um<00:51:50.280><c> corporate</c><00:51:50.880><c> um</c><00:51:51.360><c> development
  • This bill allows grant funds for research and development in Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
  • </c><01:28:11.320><c> Development</c> in Hawaii Technology Development in Hawaii Technology Development
  • </c><01:28:32.840><c> for</c> ...on technology for that industry in our state.
Summary: The committee opened by reviewing hearing procedures and then took up SB 2580, which concerns Hawaii’s film production tax credit and related incentives. Testimony was strongly supportive overall, with witnesses saying the measure would help attract productions, extend the sunset date, include streaming platforms, and strengthen the state’s competitiveness. Several supporters asked for cleanup language on grant administration, tax credit management, local-hire uplifts, and limits on third-party audit requirements for smaller productions. The state film office said the bill was generally strong but suggested clarifying language and noted that DBEDT and DOTAX already provide oversight of the current credit. No vote was taken in the transcript, but the bill drew broad support with a few comments and one opposition noted later in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 2578 SD1, a measure to create a film commission and related grant structure. Testifiers said the proposal would formalize industry input, improve accountability, and help the state compete globally, but they also raised concerns about how a new grant program would interact with the existing tax credit system. The film office said the grant program and tax credit should be separated operationally, that the advisory structure should include industry voices and possibly union representation, and that county film commissioner language may need technical adjustment. A testifier also suggested a Hawaii film museum and related tourism opportunities. The measure was described as having 42 supporters, one opposition, and five comments, with no final action shown. The committee next considered SB 2259, a dementia training measure. Supporters, including the bill’s drafter and the Alzheimer’s Association, described personal caregiving experiences and said free dementia training could help workers and families. Suggested amendments focused on clarifying the relationship between EOA and DBED and allowing retraining every two years because of workforce turnover. DBED said the bill is worthwhile but is not really an economic development initiative, and it should align with existing dementia programs and be easy for businesses to use, preferably online. The committee then moved to SB 3084 SD1, which HTDC said would expand its R&D matching program beyond SBIR to other federal research grants because of uncertainty at the federal level; the transcript ends as testimony begins, with no vote or final action recorded.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It more focuses on STEM, science, technology, engineering, and math, excuse me, and that's not a bad
  • It more focuses on STEM focus, science, technology, engineering, and management.
  • STEM focus, science, technology, engineering, and math, excuse me, and that's not a bad thing, but it's
  • We also want them to develop skills needed to use technology safely and effectively, to experience the
  • Surplus technology hardware. Senate Bill 6222. We have Senate Bill 6222 before us.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Michael Kratios to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Mark Meador to be a Commissioner
  • and DOD during the first Trump administration. record of ensuring that America leads in emerging technologies
  • Consumer protection and science and technology policy several bills on the agenda are ones the committee
  • Many deal with technology. issues and will boost America's competitiveness, the securing semiconductor
  • Krautsio who is nominated to be the Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, isn't new to the
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • All of this with four people using emerging technologies and a will-can-do attitude, essentially saving
  • </c><00:57:51.080><c> four</c> use emerging technology and four use emerging technology and four staffers
  • and and a will-can-do technologies and and a will-can-do attitude,<00:58:13.800><c> essentially</c><
  • I have a question about how this impacts innovation, and especially the scaling of technology.
  • Has emerging technology<01:23:15.680><c> taken</c><01:23:16.000><c> the</c><01:23:16.120><c> problem<
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> in the AI world and in the technology in the AI world and in the technology world<00:14:55.600><
  • But technology has hour of the day.
  • </c> today's technology to protect kids. today's technology to protect kids.
  • </c> materials created using this technology materials created using this technology and<01:30:48.159
  • </c> deep fake and face swap technology. deep fake and face swap technology.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 9th, 2026 at 09:04 am

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm here to provide expert testimony on behalf of the Education Technology Infrastructure Fund, which
  • I was able to open a brand-new high school as well as be a transformer principal to help renew a high
  • Technology should enhance learning, not interfere with it.
  • With support for education technology infrastructure, including broadband to the school.
  • Why are we not talking about putting in blocking technology?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 3rd, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • is a critical component of the healthcare workforce pipeline and because of the advancements in technology
  • . technology, we now have lifelike simulation equipment that can dramatically enhance training programs
  • opportunity for school districts to give students pursuing health profession-related career and technology
  • I am very bad at technology.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 17th, 2025

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • According to the CDC in 2022 over 90,000 births. in the U.S. were achieved with the help of IVF technology
  • This is a, the technology is safe, and There's no greater gift, no greater gift, being a father of two
  • ability, if the technology exists, then deny the ability for that technology to be covered. covered in
  • And women who typically have to. undergo alternative reproductive technologies such as IVF, they are
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • In the event a voter, an Oklahoma voter, is in an area where the technology doesn't exist, or the fax
  • is the only technology, say, Iran right now with our military, are they going to be prohibited from
  • Members, House Bill 1250 is creating a revolving fund for a public safety technology revolving fund,
  • House Bill 3545 by Maynard of the House and Alvord of the Senate, an act relating to technology.
  • House Bill 3545 by Maynard of the House and Alvord of the Senate, an act relating to technology.
Summary: The House began with a quorum call, then moved into a series of special presentations recognizing guests and champions, including the Talihina state football team, the Hodgson Bulldogs state basketball champions, Sooner Start families and advocates, the Edmond Republican Women’s Club, Leadership Miami, and other visitors in the galleries. Members also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, honoring the long friendship between Oklahoma and Ireland and welcoming Irish Senator Aubrey McCarthy to the Capitol. The chamber then considered and passed several bills on third reading. Among them were HB 4226, creating a formal recusal/disqualification process for judges with timelines; HB 4432, addressing itemized deductions and gambling-related tax treatment; HB 3304, requiring Service Oklahoma to check the methamphetamine user database before issuing a commercial driver’s license; HB 3411, requiring PFOS testing and related safeguards for biosolids land application; HB 3435, creating a single-subject rule for municipal bonds; HB 4339, updating probate publication requirements for rural Oklahoma; HB 4341 and HB 4342, both CASA-related measures; HB 1770, directing OSU Veterinary Medicine to study the elk population in the northwest zone; HB 1016, setting up trust protections for minors featured in monetized online content; and HB 413, clarifying that people with felony convictions may vote once they have fully completed incarceration, parole, supervision, and probation. The House also passed HB 2950, removing an ACT requirement tied to Oklahoma’s Promise for homeschool students; HB 4141, funding a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator if money becomes available; HB 3277, cleanup language for VIN inspections on salvage vehicles; HB 2988, expanding the Terry Peach Act; HB 3029, requiring a four-year planning process for the State Department of Education; HB 3338, regulating the pool industry after reports of consumer losses; HB 1889, restoring benefits for a small group of police and fire retirees; HB 3834, authorizing ibogaine clinical trials for PTSD, addiction, and related conditions; HB 3831, seeking state support for Oklahoma Task Force One urban search and rescue; HB 2939, removing fax-machine references from election law; HB 3045, extending response-fee limits to municipal fire departments; HB 3657, modernizing OESC reporting and data sharing; HB 1739, reinstating a half-pay provision for OHP members; HB 3759, setting a June 30 date for temporary school allocations; HB 3755, clarifying juvenile detention medication funding and custody language; HB 4484, allowing certain state vehicles to be used between residences and work sites; HB 4486, creating a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at the Capitol; HB 4108, adding airports to the critical infrastructure trespass list; and HB 1250, creating a revolving fund for public safety technology tied to the Blue Jay app. Most bills passed with broad support, though a few drew significant debate, especially the homeschool/Oklahoma’s Promise bill and the pool regulation bill, which passed with narrower margins.
OK
Summary: The House convened, took the roll, offered the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, and introduced Dr. Zachary Fowler as Doctor of the Day. The chamber also received several visitor introductions, including CPA representatives, Ms. Oklahoma 2025 Tessa Dorrell, Osage County elected officials, and retired firefighters. The floor leader noted a lengthy agenda and moved through second- and third-reading business. Members debated and passed House Bill 437, which updates Oklahoma CPA licensure pathways to align with the 2025 Uniform Accountancy Act and create three structured routes to licensure; it passed 73-0. House Bill 1225, dealing with vital records and birth certificate sex designation language, drew extended debate over self-determination, accuracy of records, and constitutional concerns; it passed 73-18. House Bill 3076 created a new alternative teacher certification pathway and passed 76-17, with debate centered on whether alternative routes help fill shortages or weaken traditional preparation programs. House Bill 381 lowered the age to become a licensed fire extinguisher technician from 21 to 18 and passed 90-0. During debate on the education bill, supporters argued alternative certification can improve recruitment and retention and cited out-of-state programs and retention data, while opponents said it could disincentivize traditional teacher preparation and worsen long-term retention. On the vital records bill, supporters described it as a transparency and accuracy measure, while opponents argued it would impose government judgments on identity and conflict with prior court rulings. After completing the listed business, the House recessed until 1:30 p.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 1250 creates the public safety technology revolving fund to be used by the office of the attorney
  • fund grants to local law enforcement divisions to cover some of the costs associated with using technology
  • This is available for local law enforcement to help them with their technology needs.
  • And I don't see any definitions around the technology that would be covered through this grant process