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• OpenAI was founded in 2015 as a research lab and has since evolved into a research and deployment company
• , I don't know. 2015 as a research lab and has since evolved into a research and deployment company dedicated
• include legislative analysis, budget proposal reviews, constituent services, and issue-specific research
• On an individual level, their research indicates that state employees spend approximately 20% of their
• We be thinking through when it comes to the research, development, and making sure that we're remaining

Summary: The subcommittee met to hear a panel discussion on artificial intelligence and automation in Florida government. Panelists from Worldwide Technology, OpenAI, the James Madison Institute, and the Florida Digital Service described AI as a tool to improve efficiency, constituent services, fraud detection, translation, HR workflows, public safety, and regulatory review, while emphasizing that AI should supplement rather than replace workers. They also stressed the importance of data readiness, workforce training, governance, and having existing technology systems and policies in place before broader deployment. Members asked about public records concerns, vendor vetting, model integrity, and how to balance innovation with privacy and security. Chief Schoonover said agencies are already using or exploring AI in areas such as Medicaid analysis, environmental data, emergency management, tax forms, and child support, and noted that the Digital Service publishes prohibited vendor and application lists. OpenAI discussed its red teaming, safety evaluations, privacy controls, and government products such as ChatGPT Gov, and said it does not train on personal data or target users with ads. The committee also discussed concrete examples of efficiency gains, including reduced call times, faster translation turnaround, and streamlined HR classification work, as well as concerns about job disruption and constituent access. In closing, members raised data center infrastructure and energy needs, with panelists noting that AI depends on substantial compute, power, cooling, and utility capacity. The chair concluded by encouraging continued dialogue and noting that future AI legislation should be targeted to specific problems rather than overly broad.

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• actually sponsoring research and actually sponsoring research and partnering<00:18:06.000><c> with</
• Why are some research differences.
• </c> know that that research exists. know that that research exists.
• So in research also service and care.
• </c> that there's clinical nutrition research that there's clinical nutrition research there's<01:40:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The task force met for its third meeting, approved the minutes, and heard testimony from Dr. Jack on behalf of the American Beverage Association and Kentucky Beverage Association. Dr. Jack argued that the “totality of the science” supports low- and no-calorie sweeteners as safe and useful tools for reducing sugar and calories, citing FDA and other domestic and international reviews, clinical trials, and the FDA’s recent healthy-label rule. He also described the industry’s transparency efforts, including a “Good to Know” database compiling ingredient and safety information, and said the beverage industry has voluntarily worked to offer more choices with less sugar. Members questioned him about whether beverage ingredients are restricted in other countries, possible health effects beyond weight and cancer, concerns about metabolic issues and gut microbiome effects, whether sweeteners are addictive, and why companies do not simply remove sweeteners. Dr. Jack responded that most ingredients are permitted in many jurisdictions, that broad food-safety reviews have looked at multiple endpoints and found the ingredients safe, that the gut microbiome is still being studied, and that recent clinical evidence does not show increased sweetness preference. He also said business decisions about formulations are up to companies and noted that cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are metabolically similar. The committee also discussed consumer apps and ingredient-scoring tools; Dr. Jack said the industry’s website presents facts without interpretation and is based on food-safety agency assessments. At the end of his testimony, the chair accepted additional fact sheets for the committee. The meeting then moved on to introduce Dr. Gary Huber, who began testimony by emphasizing integrative medicine, metabolic syndrome, and the role of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress in health, but his full presentation was not included in the excerpt.

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• Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2082, the Childhood Cancer Research Commission, creates a childhood
• cancer and rare childhood disease research commission and modifies the cancer and rare childhood disease
• research funding.
• amount of at least five million for the purposes of the childhood cancer and rare childhood disease research
• amount of at least five million for the purposes of the childhood cancer and rare childhood disease research

Summary: The caucus reviewed several bills and Senate or conference committee amendments, with members generally noting whether the sponsor intended to concur. HB 2749 would let courts enter a Class 1 misdemeanor conviction for certain lower-level felony convictions, with the Senate amendment requiring at least five years since completion of sentence before eligibility. HB 2082 would create a childhood cancer and rare childhood disease research commission and adjust funding rules, including a five-million-dollar threshold tied to appropriations or federal grants. HB 2096 would allow counties to seek WIFA assistance for cesspool remediation, with the Senate adding an alternative compliance path using ADEQ’s nonpoint source management plan. HB 4001 would regulate alternative nicotine products through the Department of Liquor Licensing and Control; members discussed whether some tobacco-related products remain outside the bill, tribal enforcement limits, and the absence of a tax provision. The presenter said the AG and governor support the bill. The caucus then shifted to conference committee bills. HB 2003 would lower the learner’s permit age from 15.5 to 15 and increase supervised driving time, but several members raised safety concerns and questioned whether the change was needed; the conference amendment would let current instruction permit holders qualify for a license after six months, while still requiring age 16 for licensure. HB 2133 would impose content-verification requirements for commercial websites publishing sexual material, with conference changes exempting pre-effective-date motion pictures and television programming. Members noted the Motion Picture Association still had concerns, though the changes addressed some retroactivity issues. HB 2874 would change campaign finance penalty rules, including a five-day publication requirement for committees owing late-filing penalties, a $5,000 cap on penalties per late report, and retroactive relief for certain inactive committees that filed no-contribution/no-expenditure reports and later terminated; one member said they still had not received the outstanding fee totals requested on the floor. HB 2010 would regulate digital goods sellers and refunds for revoked access to licensed digital content; the conference version kept a five-year refund structure but changed the refund amount to 20% per year, clarified refund procedures, and removed the refund requirement if alternative access is provided. The caucus took no votes in the transcript and ended after the bill presentations and questions.

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• caucuses to help us dive deep into policy issues and share our messages with Minnesotans, DFL and GOP research
• in-depth policy development, drafting, and fiscal analysis, we turn to our experts in non-partisan research
• analysis, we turn to our experts in analysis, we turn to our experts in non-partisan<00:08:34.120><c> research
• ,</c><00:08:34.880><c> fiscal</c><00:08:35.200><c> analysis,</c> non-partisan research, fiscal analysis
• , non-partisan research, fiscal analysis, and<00:08:35.719><c> the</c><00:08:35.800><c> Revisor's</c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• A nationally recognized expert in gaming policy, Pock has led groundbreaking research on lotteries, gaming
• </c><00:02:42.879><c> on</c><00:02:43.120><c> lotteryies,</c> groundbreaking research on lotteryies,
• groundbreaking research on lotteryies, gaming<00:02:44.080><c> sports,</c><00:02:44.959><c> gaming,</
• to get into require a lot of research to get into the<01:05:45.280><c> specifics.
• Much of that would have to go to both research and treatment of problem gambling.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• So we seek out practical and research-based solutions, like a law that we encourage the legislature to
• Also, you know, this is a request from MAP that builds on the very strong research-based approach of
• It aligns with extensive research and teacher knowledge relating to how math skills develop.
• </c><00:51:58.040><c> and</c> it aligns with extensive research and it aligns with extensive research
• </c><00:52:36.240><c> I</c> Minnesota and like any good researcher I Minnesota and like any good researcher

Bills: HF1966 , HF54 , HF2043 , HF1171 , HF2741

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• Within that, then, we are making incredible inroads at Fresno State with research in both water and in
• It is not enough because we have limited resources in terms of research.
• My remarks are based on PPIC research and my assessment of the broader research landscape.
• My remarks are based on PPC research and my assessment of the broader research landscape.
• I don't know. the broader research landscape. So first, the cost of food.

Summary: The joint informational hearing of the Assembly Committees on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact and Agriculture, held at Fresno State, focused on cost pressures in California’s food system, household affordability, and the Central Valley’s role in agriculture. Opening remarks emphasized Fresno State’s regional importance, the Central Valley’s outsized contribution to food production, and the connection between agricultural health, food security, and the broader economy. Members also noted the impact of the federal shutdown on CalFresh benefits and the state’s efforts to respond with food assistance funding and National Guard support for food banks. The first panel featured academic and policy experts who described agriculture’s economic importance in the San Joaquin Valley and the rising pressures on farms and households. Dr. Conduro highlighted agriculture’s large share of regional GDP, farm receipts, jobs, exports, and food manufacturing, while identifying water scarcity, SGMA-related land fallowing, labor shortages and rising labor costs, market volatility, invasive pests, and production cost inflation as major barriers. Caroline Danielson of PPIC said food prices remain about 30% above 2019 levels, food insecurity affects about 1.8 million California households, and nutrition programs such as CalFresh, WIC, and school meals are essential in reducing poverty, especially in the Central Valley. Susie Pryor of the Central California Small Business Development Center described technical assistance, capital access, and training for small food and farm businesses, while warning that reduced funding limits support for rural and immigrant entrepreneurs. The second panel brought testimony from a small produce business owner, a food entrepreneur, and the Fresno County Farm Bureau. They said input costs for fertilizer, fuel, irrigation, labor, land leases, and compliance have risen sharply while commodity prices have remained flat or fallen, squeezing small farms and food businesses. Panelists stressed the need for small-batch processing facilities, local supply chains, education on food manufacturing compliance, land access for small farmers, and more pathways into agriculture through trade programs, community colleges, and FFA. Ryan Jacobson said California agriculture is facing a prolonged downturn, with farm bankruptcies, weak commodity prices, export-market uncertainty, water reliability problems, and costly ag-burning rules all contributing to financial strain. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible policy solutions and continued engagement with stakeholders.

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• That's a very interesting chapter, opening up some potential research directions, which we'll circle
• And the Bureau of Geology was responsible for identifying data gaps and research needs for geothermal
• We were partnered with Google Earth on that, but also 85 different research Institutions from around
• We are here to provide science and research for the state of New Mexico.
• We have a variety of different categories of research that we work on, some that you just heard about

Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

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• Marcel Trandy Redquist, DFL Caucus in the House research department.
• Tim Stro, House Research. Christina Para, House Research. And thank you, everyone.
• </c> the House research department. the House research department.
• </c> Tim Stro, House Research. Tim Stro, House Research.
• </c> Christina Para, House Research. Christina Para, House Research.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• the European honeybee, which is not native, was our state insect and what was interesting in the research
• The bill would also allow for exceptions for research facilities, primate sanctuaries, shelters, veterinary
• I also did a little research talking to one of my local urban farms, and they tell.
• I will amend it, but I don't know what number that is, so I need to do some research on that and what
• I don't know if all hunting dogs wear collars or not, so that would take a little bit more research,

Bills: SB1550 , SB2065 , SB2110 , SB2111 , SB2114 , SB2152 , SB2159 , SB2172

Committee: Senate Agriculture and Wildlife

Keywords: burn ban, drought, emergency powers, county commissioners, fire safety, wildfire prevention, pollinator, state symbols, agriculture, insects, environment, SB2110, eggs, ungraded eggs, graded eggs, egg sales, poultry, farmers market, direct-to-consumer sales, local food

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• It further clarifies the mission of the Florida Transportation Research Institute.
• and the proceeds support the work of the Florida Wildflower Foundation which includes Wildflower Research
• Finally, they support applied research in both academic and field settings, focused on expanding habitat
• The foundation's focus for the increase will be to support research and partnership with Ifas to help
• establish a more robust native seed industry in Florida with more resources for this research, they

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• A team of researchers at Rutgers University looked at just one form of wage theft, analyzed federal data
• So, and with this E4C and the task force, we have been researching best ideas here in Texas from other
• I really appreciate that and I was doing some of my own research on how Texas could support our childcare
• So thank you for the research that y'all have done, and I'm grateful I get to help in this way.
• Research shows that experiencing homelessness as a youth disrupts their development, and they're 10 times

Committee: House S/C on Workforce

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• Research also shows us that the tobacco industry targets black Americans, women and girls to expand their
• The research shows that use of blood products and particularly whole blood leads to significantly improved
• One more note, recent research done by University Health Systems also shows that the use of whole blood
• Yes, sir, actually, research actually shows that patients who receive blood products in the field before
• UT San Antonio Health and uh Texas A&M and through that, I've done a lot of the research and since it

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article II

Transcript Highlights:

• Research also shows us that the tobacco industry targets black...
• The research shows that use of blood products, and particularly whole blood, leads to significantly improved
• Recent research done by University Health Systems also shows that the use of whole blood for trauma patients
• because we've lost so much blood in the field that we're so far behind. the patients yes sir actually research
• I've done a lot of the research and since it was asked I'll lead with this that we have a publication

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article II

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I did a research paper when I came home and found out that during the time I was down there, there were
• Decisions like this should be based on solid research.
• Decisions like this should be based on solid research. The bill gives time to study real.
• Decisions like this should be based on solid research.
• Chair, members, for the record, Kati Pratt, Senate Research.

Summary: The committee met to hear and vote on a series of appropriations and transportation-related bills, beginning with SB 1550, which would fund a Queen Creek police pilot program focused on runaway youth prevention, at-risk youth protection, and anti-trafficking work. Supporters said the town and local facilities already contribute personnel and administrative support, while some members urged Queen Creek to add local matching funds. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 7-2 vote. The committee then considered SB 1156 and SB 1157, both $20 million border-related reimbursement bills sponsored by Senator Rogers. SB 1156 would reimburse cities, towns, and counties for short-term detention hold costs for unauthorized non-citizens, and SB 1157 would reimburse local governments for supplemental fencing or bollard walls in high-crossing border areas. Both bills drew strong opposition from public commenters who described them as funding detention and border enforcement at the expense of other needs, while supporters framed them as backfilling local costs already incurred. SB 1156 passed 5-3, and SB 1157 passed 5-3. The committee also approved SB 1245, which would fund pavement replacement on Rodeo Road in Williams, and SB 1707, which would provide $5 million for AI-related border security at DPS. SB 1245 passed 6-3, with some members objecting that the state highway user revenue fund is underfunded and local contributions should be required. SB 1707 passed 6-4 after testimony split between supporters who favored using AI and surveillance tools for border security and opponents who said the bill was too vague, too expensive, or inappropriate given other state priorities. Later, the committee advanced SB 1273, funding pavement rehabilitation on Ogle Frontage Road between Bowie and San Simon, and SB 1811, which would clarify that school districts and charter schools may allow wireless device use in the case of an emergency rather than during an emergency. SB 1273 passed 6-4 amid debate over state versus local funding responsibility, and SB 1811 passed 8-1 after testimony that the change would give schools more flexibility and avoid practical problems during emergencies. The committee also heard SB 1088, a cybersecurity appropriation for DHS, and SB 1332, which would require ADOT to study light rail expansion in Maricopa County versus autonomous or semi-autonomous transit options. SB 1088 passed 6-4 despite concerns that the appropriation was vendor-driven and not requested by the department. SB 1332 drew extensive testimony from small business owners along Indian School Road who said light rail construction had harmed access and sales, while Phoenix/Valley Metro opposed the bill and questioned ADOT’s role; the discussion continued as the transcript ended.

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• I wanted to start with the next slide just by sharing some of the research and what we know.
• We know from the research that any contact with the juvenile justice system, particularly for kids that
• However, from the research, minimal contact supervision for low-risk kids actually gets better outcomes
• If you go to the next slide, this is our research slide that shows what actually works.
• Our most recent report was on the health care shortage, which was about two years of research, and I

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

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• And then a lot of our students do research, and they present their research a lot.
• </c> continue their research. continue their research.
• </c> presence in undergraduate research etc. presence in undergraduate research etc.
• They do research, etc.
• They do research, etc. Next slide.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting focused on Kentucky school choice and innovation, with discussion of the state constitution’s “common schools” requirement and how that has been interpreted alongside newer education models. Chairman Tipton described model laboratory schools, Gatton and Craft Academies, magnet and virtual programs, and said these options show that Kentucky has long expanded opportunity through innovation. He then turned the discussion to Senate Bill 207, which he said was designed to support schools of innovation. Senator Steve West reviewed the history of Kentucky charter schools and explained that SB 207 was modeled on a South Carolina approach. He said the bill allows a local school board to contract with a third-party entity to manage an existing school, seek waivers from certain state rules, and receive SEEK funding while also allowing outside private investment. He emphasized that the district initiates the process, that the school remains public, and that the bill includes accountability through a time-limited contract that can be ended if the school is not performing. Members asked about the difference between SB 207 and the earlier charter school law, whether schools could cherry-pick students, and whether teachers would remain district employees. West and Tipton said the new model is tied to an existing school rather than a new charter, cannot cherry-pick students, and keeps teachers as district employees. Representative Brown raised concerns that charters and exceptions could leave some children out, especially lower-income students, while West responded that the proposal is intended to expand choice for families who may not otherwise have it and cited examples from other states where similar models improved low-performing schools. No vote or formal action was taken during the discussion.

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• I frankly am suffering from insomnia, and so in the morning I'm doing research, and I have been very
• who were doing the knew the researchers who were doing the groundbreaking<00:21:35.559><c> work</c><
• So the approach actually aligns with extensive research and also teacher knowledge to how math skills
• I'm the Vice President of Research and Development at SER Minnesota.
• My research, there's about 10 to 15 schools that were really struggling with the disparities.

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Those are the same factors that research consistently associates with lower involvement in the criminal
• There is, I am happy to share research. ...model that has been proven.
• The CHIPS and Science Act is helping strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing and science research
• Together, these federal investments are helping California build the transportation systems, research
• As the Senator representing Silicon Valley, I see firsthand how investments in research, innovation,

Summary: The committee heard several measures focused on economic development, procurement, workforce equity, federal infrastructure funding, and food security. SB 1044 by Senator Reyes would raise and then index to inflation the cap for streamlined state contracts awarded to certified small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises for services and IT work; supporters said the current cap is outdated and limits access, while opponents representing goods suppliers and some small business groups argued the bill could disadvantage goods contractors and should preserve lower thresholds for those contracts. After discussion about the ceiling versus floor effect of the cap and the impact on different types of businesses, the bill was approved as amended and sent to Appropriations. SB 247 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would create a bid preference for projects that hire workers from disadvantaged communities; supporters framed it as a way to connect public infrastructure spending to family-sustaining jobs, while union construction employers opposed it because they said they cannot control worker dispatch through hiring halls and the bill would be difficult to implement. The committee advanced the measure to Appropriations despite those concerns. The committee also approved SJR 6 by Senator Cortese, which urges the federal government to honor commitments under the bipartisan infrastructure law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act, with supporters emphasizing the importance of certainty for California infrastructure, clean energy, and semiconductor investments. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado would establish an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food assistance efforts and develop a statewide food security strategy; supporters from a Kern County food bank and the University of California said the state’s response to hunger is fragmented and needs better coordination, while committee members asked about deliverables and timelines. The bill was sent to Appropriations. The committee also took up consent items SB 700 and SB 1340, which were moved on consent to Appropriations, and the hearing ended with the remaining votes recorded and the bills advanced. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly discussed the need for clearer implementation details, data on program impacts, and how to balance equity goals with operational realities for state agencies, contractors, and small businesses.