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• Um, I am a member of the New Hampshire Council for Autism Spectrum Disorder, as a person identified with
• I am a member of the New Hampshire Council for Autism Spectrum Disorder, as a person identified with
• <00:50:36.119> the<00:50:36.520> the items once you've identified the the items once
• you've identified the the perpetrator<00:50:38.000> um<00:50:38.280> and<00:50:38.480>
• <00:57:29.520> have and social media and the internet have and social media and the internet

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• Delete Me is a program that helps remove that information from the public domain on the internet.
• c><00:03:47.920> looked<00:03:48.239> on<00:03:48.400> the<00:03:48.519> internet
• <00:03:49.000> for we've all looked on the internet for we've all looked on the internet for
• Um,<00:04:04.600> we<00:04:05.120> we<00:04:05.320> offer domain on the internet
• Um, we we offer domain on the internet.

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• Um and I I think such as it is that may well be identifiable.
• So there'd be no personal identifiable information that some stranger could get. Correct. Okay.
• <00:18:25.280> that personal identifiable information that personal identifiable information
• computer online service, internet computer online service, internet service,<00:53:24.000> bulletin
• ecosystem here on the internet, right? ecosystem here on the internet, right?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• involved in violation of Rule 4, Section 19a, which requires that video recordings be posted on the internet
• Healthcare screenings can identify the disease early on. the preliminary stages of the disease before
• HB 3755 by Giovanni Capriglione relates to the biometric identifiers used for the performance of artificial
• to the advisory board established to develop a resource guide that facilitates collaboration in identifying
• Hall relates to a lottery game played or facilitated for play by television, phone, or through an internet

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It also sets out a statute of limitations for statements published on the internet. Thank you, Mr.
• It also sets out a statute of limitations for statements published on the internet.
• But at a minimum, we wanted to let you know of the flags that we've identified and that we're currently
• And those changes that the bill makes themselves do not present any issues that we've identified.

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Summary: The Rules Committee considered several Senate bills for constitutional and proper-form review. Senate Bill 1099, dealing with defamation claims and a statute of limitations for internet publications, was flagged for possible anti-abrogation and First Amendment issues, but was still recommended by a 4-2 vote. Senate Bill 1148, which would require the Arizona Supreme Court to handle attorney licensing and bar membership requirements, drew separation-of-powers concerns because it would direct how the Court exercises its exclusive authority over the practice of law; it was nevertheless recommended 4-2. The committee then reviewed Senate Bill 1435 and Senate Bill 1567, both addressing sexually explicit materials and minors in schools, libraries, and government settings. Staff raised vagueness and First Amendment concerns, especially around the terms “facilitating” and the breadth of the materials definitions, but said amendments could likely cure the issues. Members questioned the state’s interest in protecting minors and whether narrower definitions could resolve the constitutional problems. Both bills were recommended, each by a 5-2 vote. After correcting the recorded vote on SB 1099, the committee took up a mass motion covering many additional Senate bills. Staff said each measure in the motion had been reviewed and was constitutional and in proper form. The mass motion passed unanimously, 7-0, with one member absent, and the meeting adjourned.

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• We do not have a targeting cycle that allows us to identify and dismantle the threat networks across
• You have to be identified as a member of a criminal street gang or former foreign terrorist organization
• They'll identify a target that has certain access, whether that's going to be access inside the talk.
• Operation of unmanned aircraft, uh, also deals with the internet, and, uh, and if the agency does not
• make or have publicly accessible internet websites, otherwise make the report available to the public

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• intelligence and children's internet intelligence and children's internet safety<01:15:33.920>
• Whereas official artificial intelligence, social media, and the internet are widely used by children
• Whereas AI continues to be deployed in new capacities across social media and the internet.
• intelligence and children's internet intelligence and children's internet safety.<01:22:18.320><
• I wonder if we could identify how many middle schools we have.

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Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber also recognized guests, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and employees of the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. A senator then delivered a Black History Month-style presentation highlighting James Weldon Johnson, A. Philip Randolph, Jan E. Matzeliger, and Percy Lavon Julian for their contributions to civil rights, labor, industry, and science. The Senate received House messages referring two Archives and History board appointments to the Committee on Confirmations, then took up numerous committee reports. Several bills from Finance and Taxation, Judiciary, Education Policy, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Healthcare, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs, State Government Affairs, and Local Legislation received favorable reports, some with amendments or substitutes, and were advanced to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The chamber also recommitted Senate Bill 266 to the Tourism Committee. The Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Llaya McNair to the Alabama Trust Fund Board, several members to the Credit Union Administration Board, and Elizabeth Smithart, Leslie Sanders, and Wayne Sers to the Alabama State Board of Human Resources. It then adopted several resolutions, including commendations and memorials, such as resolutions honoring Mary Francis Holland, the Stanhope Elmore boys bowling team, and Alicia Cannon for more than 50 years of service to the Alabama judicial system. The Senate also adopted a resolution creating the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety, after discussion about its purpose, membership, and duties; an amendment to the commission resolution was adopted before the resolution itself was adopted.

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• And usually when asked about because I've already identified something that indicates there's there's
• This definition of carve out the Internet service providers from liability provisions of this Bill.
• mean for I guess some of these entities to go about process again removing identifying some of these
• They have to identify where on the covered platform, this images.
• This is my personally identifying information.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• in order to be used, and so these machines are not connected to the internet when they're used for voting
• They have to be tied to the internet or they can't be used for what they're being used for because they're
• To safeguard its rights to self-government, Texas should establish a mechanism to identify and challenge
• The definition of social media is a social media platform... means an internet website or application
• An internet service provider is defined by Section 324.055.

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

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• As we know, access to the internet is critical for living.
• care, and daily life, and we were clearly and quickly able to identify the difference between the haves
• ensures that renters across California are not compelled by landlords to subscribe to a specific internet
• Renters are not compelled by landlords to subscribe to a specific internet service provider, safeguarding
• represents a balanced approach to enhancing tenant rights and fostering a competitive market for internet

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis, and later held a separate remembrance ceremony for the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Members and guests heard extensive remarks in support of HR 25, which was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. Speakers from both parties and several caucuses emphasized historical truth, remembrance, and solidarity with Armenian Californians, and the chamber also observed a moment of silence for the genocide victims. On the floor, members also passed AB 789 on health insurance rate oversight, ACR 56 recognizing Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, AB 652 on San Diego County Air Pollution Control District alternates despite opposition from one member over regional balance concerns, AB 1414 protecting renters from mandatory internet provider subscriptions, AB 931 regulating litigation finance agreements, AB 890 easing residency rules for foster youth moving counties, AB 40 clarifying emergency reproductive health care coverage with urgency, AB 322 encouraging school-based health and mental health reimbursement programs, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams for certain weir operators. Most measures passed by wide margins, including several unanimous votes. The consent calendar, including AB 1149, AB 484, AB 859, AB 1105, and AB 1384, was adopted without objection. The Assembly also handled procedural motions, committee notices, and bill re-referrals earlier in the day. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, April 24 at 9 a.m.

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• in the report If the newspaper or television station places such a report on the internet and later
• The bill simply provides that if a newspaper or television station places a story on the internet and
• Now we live in an internet age where it's lasting forever.
• Let's better educate our youth on net safety, as someone who grew up with the internet.
• Let's better educate our youth on net safety as someone who grew up with the internet.

Summary: The committee first took up a committee substitute for SB 752, which would require newspapers and television stations to remove online reports later found to be false or defamatory in certain circumstances, and would change when the statute of limitations begins to run. The sponsor said the bill was intended to address lasting harm from false accusations that remain searchable online. Several speakers opposed the measure, arguing it would chill reporting, punish accurate historical coverage, and create vague legal risks for the press. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then approved CS/SB 846, a bill aimed at preventing immigration service fraud by non-attorneys and misuse of the term "notario." Supporters, including an immigration attorney, said the bill would protect vulnerable immigrants from bad advice and fake legal services. The committee also approved CS/SB 800, which updates battery labeling and recycling requirements to reduce fires caused by discarded batteries; waste and recycling representatives supported it, while a battery industry group warned the bill could effectively ban battery-embedded products. CS/SB 578, dealing with wine container rules and allowing recyclable inserts and boxes up to 5.16 gallons, was also reported favorably. The committee next approved CS/SB 1734, the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which sets product standards, labeling rules, age limits, testing, and enforcement provisions. Supporters said it reflects current science and consumer safety needs, while opponents warned it could burden small businesses and overregulate the market. SB 918, which would loosen state child labor restrictions for certain minors and align Florida law more closely with federal standards, drew extensive opposition from advocates, students, and labor groups who said it would increase exploitation and harm education; several senators also raised concerns, but the bill was still reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 854 on unlicensed contractors and deposit fraud, and confirmed several appointments to state boards and commissions. A separate bill on online encryption and child safety, SB 868, was taken up with an amendment and public testimony, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that item.

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• the F and fixed the problem identified the F and fixed the problem going<00:50:36.839> forward
• Um, my other question is, like, how are we going to identify these folks?
• I mean, other than them self-identifying when they contribute?
• than them self-identifying<00:59:07.720> um<00:59:07.839> when<00:59:08.039> they
• c><00:59:08.240> contribute self-identifying um when they contribute self-identifying um when

Keywords: Consideration of HB 27 00:04:20 Presentation by Secretary of State 00:10:44 Presentation by Karen Sellers and Jason Denny 00:35:56 Consideration of HB 45 00:55:36, 958, all

Summary: The committee first handled House Bill 27, which would remove the prohibition on political yard signs in planned communities statewide while still allowing communities to regulate size, placement, and duration. The sponsor said the 2023 Planned Communities Act created an unintended consequence by treating similar homeowners differently based on grandfathering dates, and a legal explanation was offered that the bill would clarify the law and avoid constitutional problems. After discussion, the committee voted 15-0 to pass the bill with favorable expression. The next item was an update from the Secretary of State on the 2024 election and implementation of House Bill 53, which created prompt post-election audits. He said the audits were carried out smoothly, most found no discrepancies, and no election winners changed, though he recommended adding a specific timeline to the law. He also discussed voter-roll maintenance, saying Kentucky has removed more than 440,000 ineligible voters since 2020, and argued that federal law and limited access to federal databases remain the main obstacles to faster cleanup. Members asked about the possibility of improper removals, double voting across states, and how provisional voting works. The Secretary said anyone improperly removed can reregister, that any double-voting abuse is likely marginal but still unacceptable, and that provisional ballots are available when eligibility is in doubt and can be reviewed by the county board of elections. He also urged Congress to modernize the 1993 federal voter-registration law, improve access to death and citizenship data, and create a central interstate information-sharing system for election officials.

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• More than half were shut, even though on the internet it said that they were still operating.
• All services have to be spoken for, or have to be identified, and then how it's going to be paid for
• Florida Natural Areas Inventory, FEGN, the ecological green-based network, could use that to identify
• Florida Natural Area's Inventry, FEGN, the ecological green-based network, could use that to identify
• ...areas, inventory, FEGN, the ecological green-based network, could use that to identify lands that

Bills: S0002, S0026, S0354, S1112, S1192, S1220, S1352, S1670

Keywords: negligence, settlement, appropriation, highway safety, damages, law enforcement, motorcycle accident, compensation, Department of Transportation, legal claim, land use, development, sustainability, environmental protection, housing policy, labor pool, employment, temporary work, placement fee, Department of Commerce

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard several bills and reported most of them favorably. The first major measure, CS/SB 1220, was described as a broad transportation package expanding FDOT authority over trails, seaports, aviation, advanced air mobility, delivery devices, and related technology, while also addressing toll revenue use, autonomous vehicle penalties, digital driver licenses, and an FDOT study on alternative-fuel vehicles. An amendment narrowed some provisions, including local regulation of personal delivery devices and FDOT airport language. Senator Smith and others raised concerns about language involving FDOT assistance to local governments on federal grant applications, but the bill passed unanimously after support from industry and local-government appearance cards. The committee also approved SB 1112, the Labor Pool Act, which would prohibit labor pools from charging placement fees when workers are hired permanently by a third-party employer and require annual registration with the Department of Commerce. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would reduce barriers to full-time employment, improve oversight, and help returning citizens and low-wage workers; multiple witnesses testified in support, including labor advocates and individuals describing high placement fees. Senators from both parties praised the bill’s worker and reentry benefits, and it passed unanimously. The committee then favorably reported SB 2, a claims bill for the estate of Danielle Maudsley arising from a fatal FHP arrest incident and settlement, and SB 26, another claims bill providing relief for the estate of Mark Legata after alleged FDOT negligence. Senate Bill 1352 on motor vehicles also passed without opposition. It would create a secure online portal for license plate seizure processing, allow disabled veterans to retain their DV plate designation upon reissuance or transfer, ban license plate covers and similar devices that obscure plates, and route certain online driver license and ID transactions through county tax collectors. SB 1192, a customer service pilot requiring callback queues for certain calls to the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families, was likewise reported favorably to improve response times and reduce hold times. The most extensive debate centered on CS/SB 354, the Blue Ribbon Projects bill, which would create a new process for very large developments on 10,000-acre or larger parcels if the owner sets aside 60% of the land for conservation or reserve uses. Supporters said it was intended to promote long-range planning, preserve land, and provide certainty for infrastructure and services, while opponents from counties, planning groups, and environmental organizations argued it would preempt local land-use authority, weaken public participation, and allow conservation requirements to be too vague. An amendment added more detail, but concerns remained about administrative approval, timelines, and the definition of reserve areas. Despite opposition from some members, the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote. SB 1670 was temporarily postponed, and the committee adjourned after recording one member’s vote on SB 1220.

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• The assessment identified significant Common Core functionality expected of modern cgms, including strong
• The assessment identifies vendors and solutions that align with APD Strategic Technical and Regulatory
• , the provide is that might have to travel to areas where they don't have Internet access.
• I see that you have program assurance identified and that 5, 5 million dollar figure.
• I think you've mentioned the high-speed Internet and other things.

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• or self-identified after they became an adult.
• How are those survivors being identified? Who are they being identified by?
• How are those survivors being identified? Who are they being identified by?
• Are they tracking but maybe still learning to identify?
• A quick internet search would see that he had good things going for him.

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• You can get this also over the internet, but again, if you're not on that internet channel, you're not
• You can get this also over the internet, but again, if you're not on that internet channel, you're not
• You can get this also over the internet, but again, if you're not on that internet channel, you're not
• You can get this also over the internet, but again, if you're not on that internet channel, you're not
• You can get this also over the internet, but again, if you're not on that internet channel, you're not

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• The group consists of individuals who support and identify with shared experiences.
• , unemployment benefits requirements disqualifications determinations; SB 1037, voting equipment internet
• public record; SB 1039, attorney discipline investigations costs; SB 1040, voter registration rules internet
• SB 1040, voter registration rules, internet access; SB 1041, appropriation, Arizona Trail Fund; SB 1042

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Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a roll call showing 28 members present and two excused. The journal from January 12 was approved, and several guests were introduced, including representatives from CSG West and NCSL, Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Native business resource group members, Yaqui community guests, students from Marcos de Niza High School, and the mayor of Guadalupe. Senators also offered remarks honoring former Attorney General Mark Brnovich with a moment of silence. A major ceremonial item was a proclamation and flag presentation honoring the life and service of Amaya Curley, presented by Senator Hatathlie. The proclamation recognized Curley’s Navy service, her cultural values, and her impact on family and community, and her family was introduced in the gallery. The Senate also recessed briefly for the presentation of an Arizona state flag flown over the Capitol in her memory, accompanied by a certificate from the Secretary of State. On floor business, the President Pro Tem announced extended deadlines for opening Senate folders and for bill introduction sets. The Senate received a House message consenting to adjourn the legislature from January 15 until January 20, and the chamber adopted a motion to accede to that request. The clerk then read a long list of second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, health care, firearms, taxation, transportation, immigration-related reporting, public records, and other topics. No bill votes were taken during this portion beyond the adjournment-related motion, and the Senate later adjourned until January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.

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• Well, we all know everything changes, and there’s a little something called the internet now where these
• The internet really has become that town square.
• We acknowledge that the Internet is here to stay.
• So, you know, there are some people, older people, that don't look on the Internet.
• ...next to a biological male who identifies as female in a shower.

Bills: HB2015, HB2060, HB2129, HB2170, HB2210, HB2228, HB2352, HB2460, HB2533, SB1019, SB1045, SB1050, SB1078, SB1083, SB1167, SB1184, SCR1006

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology

Summary: The committee first handled Senate Bill 1045, which would bar cities, towns, and counties from taxing or charging fees on the use of blockchain technology in residences, with limited exceptions. The sponsor said the bill was a repeat of a measure vetoed the prior year and framed it as a tax-preemption issue. There was no testimony, and the bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1019, which would prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Senator Shamp argued the bill was about health freedom, informed consent, and emerging research she said raised concerns about fluoride’s benefits and possible neurodevelopmental risks. Opponents, including representatives of Arizona dental and public health groups, testified that community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and especially important for low-income and rural communities with limited dental access. After extended debate, the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. Senate Bill 1050 would provide free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans. State Parks testified neutrally but warned the measure could reduce revenue used to support park operations and rural economies; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by a park visit where veterans were charged admission. The committee also approved SB 1050 on a 4-3 vote. Later, SB 1078, dealing with de novo review in public records denial cases, passed unanimously after support from the Goldwater Institute, and SB 1083, which would prevent HOAs and condo associations from banning certain lighted home address devices for emergency response, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a homeowners coalition.

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• <00:07:26.720> with learning have been identified with learning have been identified with
• <00:18:38.640> students districts can use to identify students districts can use to identify
• How are they identifying students?
• How are they identifying offering it? How are they identifying students?
• How many students are being identified How many students are being identified for<01:03:24.400><

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• It looks like for the big ones that we could easily identify, it's about a $1.5 billion.
• , it's about a 1 we could easily identify, it's about a 1 and<00:24:16.560> 1/2<00:24:16.800><
• by the Internet Coalition, to express express express to<01:08:03.640> express<01:08:04.040><
• It risks violating the permanent<01:09:55.720> Internet<01:09:56.080> Tax<01:09:56.320>
• <01:37:59.480> Tax ...sales tax would affect the Internet Tax Freedom Act.

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