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• testimony now in numerous committees about voting machines, voting equipment, and the use of software, hardware
• Department of Homeland Security, so their cyber team will have to go through the software, go through any hardware
• And so that company or that entity that is supplying that piece of hardware for bid wouldn't be an eligible
• And so that company or that entity that is supplying that piece of hardware for bid wouldn't be an eligible

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2348, which would appropriate state funds for Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs training-center needs, including Wi-Fi for reserve units at joint facilities, a reimbursement program for service members using personal computers, lodging and kind for drill weekends, and HVAC upgrades and maintenance. Two amendments were considered: the Marquez Amendment, which filled in dollar amounts for each purpose, failed; and the Gillette Amendment, which added national-security restrictions on networking equipment, removed the reimbursement and lodging provisions from the underlying bill, and adjusted the funding language, passed. The sponsor and several military witnesses testified that reserve and Guard members at places like Buckeye lack Wi-Fi, adequate HVAC, and lodging, forcing soldiers to use public libraries, personal devices, or sleep in cars or on armory floors. After debate over whether the state should fund needs tied to federal reserve units and how the money would be sourced, the committee recommended HB 2348 as amended by a 4-3 vote. The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2016, a ballot referral that would cap precinct size at 2,500 registered voters and eliminate county authority to use vote centers, emergency voting centers, and certain on-site early voting options. The sponsor said the measure was intended to restore precinct-based voting and reflect voter preference, noting the change from an earlier 1,000-voter cap to 2,500 after feedback from county officials. County and advocacy witnesses opposed the resolution, arguing that vote centers provide flexibility, are often more cost-effective, and are necessary in rural counties and large counties like Maricopa; they also said precinct voting would require many more locations, staff, and equipment, and could force some counties into central-count tabulation. Supporters argued precinct voting improves voter confidence and access. The committee approved HCR 2016 for the ballot by a 4-3 vote. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2165, which exempts veterans from Arizona State Parks admission fees, and adopted the Marquez Amendment to extend the exemption to active military, National Guard, and reserve members and to broaden acceptable identification. Arizona State Parks testified in a neutral position, saying the agency is self-funded through user fees and already offers discounts to active duty, veterans, and disabled veterans, but warned that expanding free admission could affect park revenue and rural economies. The bill discussion ended with the amendment adopted and the measure moving forward.

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• the woods cutting down trees to the lumber mills that turn them into boards to the lumber shops or hardware
• lumber shops them into boards to the uh lumber shops or<01:19:10.480><c> um</c><01:19:10.640><c> hardware
• in New or um hardware suppliers in New Hampshire,<01:19:12.560><c> the</c><01:19:12.719><c> the</c><
• results in fewer accidents and lower payments, which means at the end of the year, uh, there's a surplus
• </c> surplus that's returned to the members. surplus that's returned to the members.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Hardware and closed captioning for Idaho in session is provided by the Idaho Legislature and Idaho Legislative

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and moved through routine orders and referrals. Senate Resolution 114, concerning review and approval of temporary and pending State Board of Education and Career Technical Education rules, was introduced and sent to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for printing. Committee reports advanced several measures: Senate Bills 1240, 1248, 1249, and 1251 were reported out with recommendations to pass; Senate Bills 1242 and 1243 were also reported out to pass; Senate Bill 1241 was sent to the 14th order for possible amendment; House Joint Memorial 10 was held for one legislative day; and several House bills were received and referred to the appropriate committees. New Senate bills 1269, 1270, and 1271 were introduced and referred for printing, covering cloud seeding, labeling of alternative animal protein products, and rat abatement. The chamber then resolved into Committee of the Whole on Senate Bill 1232, which deals with proceeds derived from criminal notoriety. Senator Nichols presented an amendment clarifying that the chapter applies to proceeds from criminal notoriety regardless of expressive content or medium, and deleting and replacing several definitions; the amendment was adopted after brief discussion. The committee then voted to report the bill back as amended without recommendation, and the Senate adopted that report. Senate Bill 1232 was referred to the Judiciary and Rules Committee for engrossing, and its amendments were sent there for printing. A special presentation followed from the Idaho State Historical Society in recognition of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, featuring the Declaration of Independence, the Brady Powder Horn, and the Idaho Admission Act. Senators and guests were invited to view the artifacts, and remarks emphasized Idaho’s historical connection to the founding era and statehood. During miscellaneous business, senators announced upcoming research project requests, a church service, and a tribal reception, and the Senate adjourned until 11 a.m. the next day.

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• Additionally, any company that had sharp dips in capital and surplus also would have been subject to
• It could be general fund, but we do have a surplus right now that's projected.
• </c><01:19:01.600><c> right</c><01:19:01.840><c> now</c> but uh we do have a surplus right now but uh
• we do have a surplus right now that's<01:19:02.320><c> projected.
• Um, but it does not operate the same way as a hardware store might operate.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• c> ...package or doing this, we really need to replace all these green monitor tubes and the old hardware
• saved X amount of money and it's only going to be a third of what we need to get this software or hardware
• saved X amount of money and it's only going to be a third of what we need to get this software or hardware
• saved X amount of money and it's only going to be a third of what we need to get this software or hardware
• saved X amount of money and it's only going to be a third of what we need to get this software or hardware

Keywords: 1183, house

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• acceleration and the ability to take it over the top is really the computing, the availability of computing hardware
• acceleration and the ability to take it over the top is really the computing, the availability of computing hardware
• acceleration and the ability to take it over the top is really the computing, the availability of computing hardware
• acceleration and the ability to take it over the top is really the computing, the availability of computing hardware
• The availability of computing hardware, not cheap by the way, but hard computing to take it over the

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• had</c> Anderson, is there have the tariffs had any impact on the cost for broadband on either the hardware
• Hansen said the 10 million was general tax dollar money, not farmer fees, and that it came from the surplus
• It was part<01:43:02.880><c> of</c><01:43:02.960><c> the</c><01:43:03.119><c> surplus.
• c> Part</c><01:43:03.840><c> of</c><01:43:03.920><c> that</c><01:43:04.080><c> 18</c> part of the surplus
• Part of that 18 part of the surplus.

Bills: HF3508, HF3548, HF3549

Keywords: dairy assistance, agriculture, investment, relief initiative, farm support, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, 1183, house

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• for software licensing does not limit the state's ability to install or run the software on the hardware
• for software licensing does not limit the state's ability to install or run the software on the hardware

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• And moreover, some of you may have noticed that I have some hardware this session with the braces.
• And moreover, some of you may have noticed that I have some hardware this session with the braces.

Keywords: 909, all

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• Lumberyards and retail hardware stores, which include Length of Lumber and Temple McCoy's Building Supply
• in Mount Pleasant, Brondera Yard Hardware in San Antonio, and Mutz Building Materials in Pharr, are

Bills: HB1455, HB1777, HB2101, HB2136, HB2609, HB3142, HB3552, HB3846, HB4155, HB4514, HB4879, HB4995, HB5014, HB5139, HB5228, HB5436, HCR40

Keywords: mental health, jail diversion, law enforcement, reporting requirements, criminal justice, data collection, criminal justice reform, intellectual disability, mental illness, data reporting, public safety, reporting, substance abuse, sex offender, driver's license, identification, gunshot detection, unreported gunshots, municipal police, crime investigation

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• So, for example, if we're just looking at the hardware and systems that. are being used, the whole state's
• not on the same hardware, is my understanding. you talk just just communications agency to agency they're

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Hardware and closed captioning for Idaho in Session is provided by the Idaho Legislature and Idaho Legislative

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 34 members present and one excused absence, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the corrected journal. It then introduced Senate Joint Memorial 106 and 107, both from the Resources and Environment Committee, and referred them to Judiciary and Rules for printing. Committee reports also sent Senate Joint Resolution 102 to State Affairs and Senate Bills 1224 and 1225 to Transportation and Education, respectively, while gubernatorial appointments for Scott Smith, Megan Ronk, and Salvador Cruz were reported out and held for one legislative day. The chamber also received Governor Brad Little’s transmittal of a list of previously unreported appointments. On first reading, Senate Bills 1226 and 1227 were introduced; SB 1226 would revise DNA sample and thumbprint collection requirements for certain offenders, and SB 1227 would direct the State Department of Education to develop a generative artificial intelligence in education framework and related policies for districts and charter schools. Both bills were referred to Judiciary and Rules for printing. The Senate then took up House Concurrent Resolution 22, which declares 2026 the Year of Volunteerism and supports Idaho’s America 250 and Idaho Service Challenge efforts. The body suspended the rules by a 35-0 roll call vote, debated the resolution, and adopted it. Senators highlighted volunteer service, the America 250 commemoration, and related outreach efforts, including a theme song and community service goals. During miscellaneous business, senators announced upcoming meetings and presentations, including one on land use and housing and another on the Treasure Valley rat issue, before adjourning until the next day.

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• Hardware and closed captioning for Idaho in Session is provided by the Idaho Legislature and Idaho Legislative

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, approved the corrected journal, and received several committee reports and gubernatorial appointment recommendations. Judiciary and Rules reported Senate Joint Resolution 102 and Senate Bills 1224 and 1225 for referral, and recommended confirmation of Scott Smith to the Commission of Pardons and Parole. State Affairs also recommended confirmation of Megan Runk to the Idaho Commission on Human Rights and Salvador Cruz to the Treasurer’s Investment Advisory Board. The governor’s transmittal of outstanding appointments was filed. The Senate introduced Senate Bills 1226 and 1227, dealing respectively with DNA sample/thumbprint collection for certain offenders and a generative artificial intelligence in education framework for schools. It also received House Concurrent Resolution 22 from the House, which declares 2026 the year of volunteerism and the America 250 and Idaho Service Challenge. The Senate suspended the rules by a 35-0 roll call vote, took up HCR 22 immediately, and adopted it after brief debate praising the America 250 effort and volunteer service. During the floor session, senators and guests highlighted the America 250 celebration, including a themed song and recognition of ambassadors and organizers. The Senate also heard announcements about a luncheon on land use and housing, a presentation on rats in the Treasure Valley, and upcoming caucus and chairman meetings. The body then adjourned until 10:45 a.m. the following day.

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• Um, door hardware, damaged and outdated finishes, uh, HVAC, uh, basically all, um, mechanical, uh, improvements

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• After healing, it came time to remove the hardware.

Bills: HCR141, SB438, SB1495, SB1964, HB 1225

Keywords: HCR 141, House Concurrent Resolution, NASA, Houston, Space City, Johnson Space Center, Mission Control, Apollo 11, moon landing, aerospace, commercial space, space exploration, Texas Space Commission, space policy, federal resolution, memorial resolution, Congress, Washington D.C., headquarters relocation, space industry

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• reduction, to be used for fire preparedness in the East Idaho District, replacement items, and O.T.I.S. hardware
• reduction, to be used for fire preparedness in the East Idaho District, replacement items, and O.T.I.S. hardware
• I learned about hardware. I learned about low-level programming, all of that.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 34 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge, approved the corrected journal, and then moved through committee reports, gubernatorial messages, and House messages. Several bills were reported, enrolled, or transmitted, including Senate bills and resolutions sent to the Governor or House, and House bills referred to committees. The chamber also received new Senate bills on taxation, ICE agreements, refugee accountability, and deportation-related enforcement, and then moved into the Committee of the Whole to consider amendments on the general calendar. On final passage, the Senate approved a series of measures. Senate Bill 1410, a technical Medicaid bill authorizing state plan amendments for encounter-rate changes, passed 33-0 with two absent. Senate Bill 1426, an Idaho Transportation Department appropriation/enhancement bill, passed 30-4 with one absent. Senate Bill 1427, a Department of Lands appropriation with fire preparedness, radio equipment, waterways, and geological survey funding, passed 25-9 with one absent. House Bill 797, requiring fire protection subdistrict appointees or electors to live in the district, and House Bill 843, eliminating homestead exemption proration and applying the full exemption once a complete application is approved, both passed on shared roll calls. The Senate also passed House Bill 711, creating an alternative administrator certification pathway for principals and superintendents in traditional school districts; supporters emphasized rural recruitment and local control, while opponents warned about lowering qualifications and retention issues. House Bill 832, revising CTE industry-experience requirements for instructors, passed with broad support. House Bill 795, cleaning up definitions of obscene material and lewd matter, passed without debate. House Bill 817, updating tobacco retailer permitting rules for premium cigars and adult-only cigar operations, passed after debate focused on small business and youth protections. House Bill 831, changing how schools used as polling places are handled by prohibiting in-person instruction at those sites and adjusting instructional-time rules, passed 30-4 with one absent. House Bill 872, allowing constitutional amendments and initiatives to be printed on available ballot space instead of a separate page, and House Bill 893, a codifier’s corrections bill, both passed unanimously on shared roll calls. The Senate also passed House Bill 650, a states’-rights measure directing agencies to construe federal power narrowly under the Tenth Amendment, and House Bill 674, which streamlines telecommunications service discontinuance by removing a duplicative state process in favor of the FCC process, after a split debate over state versus federal decision-making. Finally, House Bill 810, as amended, adding a 120-day fixed-habitation requirement for legislative candidates while exempting active-duty military, passed 20-14 with one absent despite constitutional concerns raised by opponents. The chamber then returned to committee and calendar business, including a recess for page graduation and a Committee of the Whole session that began considering amendments, including one to House Bill 730 changing SNAP eligibility check intervals from four months to six months.

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• largely due to removing one-time funding for the modernization and implementation of the new mainframe hardware
• Just going back to the mainframe hardware, the modernization—is it...
• Going back to the mainframe hardware, the modernization—is it up and running fully?

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• in that section, number nine, it says they shall not be capable of being changed without making a hardware-software
• But then that won't be changed unless there's a software or hardware change, and that's approved by the
• I think it reads that the lottery commission has to approve that, but there can be updates to hardware-software

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call vote, 115-6. Members then used points of personal privilege to honor Redd Foxx for Black History Month and to remember former Mayor Frank Klipsch, followed by the introduction of a first-grade special guest page for the day. The chamber also received first readings of three bills on mental health efforts in public schools, public labor organizations, and state contracts with certain telecommunications companies, along with committee reports recommending passage of several bills. The House then debated and passed several measures. A large vehicle-inspection bill, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1838, 1692, 1695, 1983, 2036, 2662, and 2743, drew extended debate over whether inspections improve safety or impose unnecessary costs; it passed 104-43. House Bill 1917, a Jefferson County water district bill aimed at removing a local obstacle to a long-planned development, passed 148-2. House Bill 261, as amended, was approved 109-21 to require Missouri schools and universities to adopt nondiscriminatory policies protecting Jewish students from antisemitic harassment, using the IHRA definition as a guide while stating it would not limit First Amendment rights. Members also passed House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2384, 92-61, which would limit local energy-code mandates and reduce housing construction costs, despite objections that it would preempt local control and roll back newer codes. The chamber then moved into perfection and took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2989, a major gaming-regulation bill intended to legalize and regulate video lottery terminals and crack down on illegal machines. Multiple amendments were adopted, including a $250-per-terminal fee dedicated to developmental disability services, local opt-out and operating-hour provisions, a shorter grace period for existing machines, property-tax language, a 21-and-over restricted area requirement, a larger warning label, and a historical funding provision for the steamboat Arabia. Debate continued on the bill and its amendments, with supporters emphasizing regulation, local control, and new revenue, and opponents warning about gambling expansion, enforcement problems, and social harms.

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• and Means, makes appropriations to the Department of Public Safety for the replacement of computer hardware
• and Means, makes appropriations to the Department of Public Safety for the replacement of computer hardware
• and Means, makes appropriations to the Department of Public Safety for the replacement of computer hardware

Keywords: 909, all

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• these three specialized hires the office purchased<00:35:39.160><c> computer</c><00:35:39.599><c> hardware
• ><00:35:40.560><c> vital</c><00:35:40.960><c> to</c><00:35:41.160><c> the</c> purchased computer hardware
• vital to the purchased computer hardware vital to the digital<00:35:41.760><c> forensics</c><00:35:42.880

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:19 Auditor of Public Accounts 00:01:07 Office of Secretary of State 00:10:22 Kentucky State Treasury 00:17:51 Office of Attorney General 00:28:50, 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met for its first meeting and heard budget-related presentations from the Auditor of Public Accounts and the Secretary of State, with the Treasurer beginning a presentation at the end of the transcript. Auditor Allison Ball reviewed her office’s 2024 and early 2025 work, including hundreds of county and state audits, several special examinations, and ongoing reviews such as the kinship care funding issue, the Kentucky Department of Education audit, and the Jefferson County Public Schools audit. She said her office is focused on waste, fraud, abuse, and legal compliance, and asked the committee to consider future budget changes, including aligning her appropriation with restricted funding and restoring a stronger performance-audit function. She also highlighted audits that exposed serious problems, including the Department of Juvenile Justice review, and said those reports are intended to serve as models for other entities to avoid similar failures. Secretary of State Michael Adams said his office is self-sustaining through fees and does not need tax dollars, but asked for greater access to its own revenues and more flexibility in using them. He highlighted the Safe at Home address confidentiality program, saying recent changes expanded protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and that the program has grown rapidly while remaining funded by offender fines. Adams also urged lawmakers to again adjust county election funding for inflation, noting the current per-voter and per-precinct amounts were set decades ago. In questioning, Representative Hart asked whether the Safe at Home program was self-funding; Adams replied that it covers only about 10% of its operating cost and said the best solution would be to let the office use more of the revenue it already collects rather than rely on tax dollars. Treasurer Martin Medcafe, introduced with staff member Russell Weber, praised the General Assembly’s fiscal discipline and described the Treasury’s work in managing state funds. He reported strong results from the Unclaimed Property Fund, saying the office returned $35.5 million to Kentuckians in its first year and $3.8 million in the first month of the current year, and said the State Investments Commission generated $682 million in returns last year. He also highlighted financial literacy efforts through the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission and said the Treasury is helping manage opioid settlement funds, which are now earning up to $200,000 per month through investment. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.