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• Quantum computing, quantum communication, and related technologies are essential for research in science
• UT Dallas is doing impactful work in quantum information and quantum computing with strong federal funding
• computers and quantum networks.
• Quantum computing also represents the next frontier.
• We really need your support, and we need this ecosystem to happen now on both quantum computing and quantum

Bills: HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252, HB1732, HB2221, HB2467, HB2468, HB2517, HB2518, HB2963, HB3016, HB3689, HB3960, HB4386, HB4490, HB4751, HB5247, HJR175, HB2213, HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252

Keywords: HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, production safety, leasehold operations, electric utility, distribution poles, inspection

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• The projection is that one of these quantum computers, a utility-scale quantum computer, will be so powerful
• And that's not how quantum computing is going to work.
• The challenge I would say with quantum computing is because the utility scale of quantum computers may
• Rational implications of quantum computing technologies.
• Quantum computing. And so, ultimately, New Mexico has always been a tale of quantum.

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• of simulating physics with quantum computers.
• computers. ...accelerating the creation of fault-tolerant quantum computers, which are the goal of every
• QuEra, one of the quantum computers you heard about last week, Maybell Quantum, a supply chain company
• You know, where you see these economies coming together, quantum economy, quantum computing effort, who
• Is there an office of computing, quantum physics, quantum economy?

Bills: SB145, SB143

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• Post-quantum cryptography is one of the earliest threats in terms of a utility-scale quantum computer
• So, quantum computing is a highly automated roadmap that predicts them getting to utility-scale quantum
• computing by 2029. predicts them getting to utility-scale quantum computing by 2029.
• we now think that the roadmap to utility-scale quantum computing and this post-quantum cryptography
• The very first use case for a utility-scale quantum computer will be this post-quantum encryption.

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• So we are a clear leader in quantum computing.
• Cambridge Quantum Computing, which is a quantum computing company based in the UK.
• Computing, which is a quantum computing company based in the UK.
• We do operate four commercially viable quantum computers today.
• the actual quantum computers—to the software and algorithms that actually run those computers.

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• the state's quantum computing economy and establish California as a leader in quantum innovation.
• But quantum computers are a billion times a billion faster than your classic computer.
• While not replacing them, quantum computers can add new computing capabilities.
• While not replacing them, quantum computers can add new computing capabilities that do more with less
• UCSC also has a quantum computing center.

Summary: The Assembly Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee met in person and established quorum after beginning briefly as a subcommittee. The committee adopted its rules and then heard several bills focused on economic recovery, housing, technology, retail theft, and utility infrastructure. AB 265 (Caloza) would create a $100 million state-funded small business and nonprofit recovery program for organizations affected by declared emergencies; it drew broad support from small business, nonprofit, chamber, city, and community groups, with no opposition voiced. AB 797 (Harabedian) proposed a zero-cost state financing structure using CRA-backed securities to help community nonprofits buy wildfire-damaged properties at fair market value and prevent predatory investor purchases; it was presented as a community stabilization tool and received support from the California Community Foundation, with no opposition. AB 940 (Wicks/Ellis) would establish quantum innovation zones to strengthen California’s quantum computing economy, and AB 949 (Shiavo) would create a retail theft grant program for small businesses to fund security improvements and theft prevention measures; both bills were supported by business and university witnesses, though one member said they would not vote for AB 949 due to concerns about broader crime policy. AB 1347 (Carrillo) proposed a pilot program to speed utility interconnections in priority growth regions, including allowing developers to trade expedited connections for upfront infrastructure cost recovery and use microgrids in some cases; it had no opposition in the hearing. Committee members generally expressed support for the bills, especially those aimed at disaster recovery and small business resilience. Questions on AB 940 focused on where quantum innovation zones might be located and how local governments and universities would coordinate; the author and witnesses said the zones should be open statewide and could build on existing research centers such as Berkeley, Stanford, Caltech, UCSB, UCLA, and UCSC. On AB 797, members discussed the need to protect homeowners from below-market offers after wildfires. On AB 949, the author emphasized that modest grants could help small businesses make security upgrades and prevent repeated theft losses. The committee voted to send AB 265, AB 797, AB 940, AB 949, and AB 1347 forward, generally on party-line or near-unanimous votes, with the bills reported out of committee and placed on call as needed. The consent calendar, including AB 254, AB 415, AB 655, AB 1232, AB 1254, AB 1477, and HR 27, was also approved. The hearing adjourned at 10:33 a.m.

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• Quantum information science broadly falls under three main categories right now: quantum computing, quantum
• So quantum computing is using quantum things, often really small things like atoms or single particles
• So QCAMP stands for the Quantum Computing, Math, and Physics.
• Could be susceptible to quantum hacks if we get these big enough computers.
• So the idea here is that quantum computing can solve new problems in more efficient ways.

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• By harnessing the power of quantum physics, quantum computers can solve exponentially more complex problems
• the state's quantum computing economy and establish California as a leader in quantum innovation.
• When I say change the world of computing, I'm referring to the fact that quantum computers require orders
• While not replacing them, quantum computers can add new computing capabilities that do more with less
• But you can do quantum computing anywhere. You can do sensing anywhere.

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• Turning to quantum, this is about cementing New Mexico as the premier U.S. hub for quantum computing
• New Mexico wins by developing a quantum ecosystem that includes access to quantum computers, the actual
• You're building a quantum computer. How do we get you here? You're building a quantum computer.
• Quantum computers are a very rapidly maturing industry.
• user facilities that are full of quantum scientists that actually know how to use quantum computers.

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• But that quantum computing can make solid solutions for all those.
• For example in the areas of national security, energy, quantum computing, cyber, and AI.
• At New Mexico Tech, over one-sixth of our faculty work on quantum quantum computing, materials, and sensing
• And that's buying a $100 million quantum computer to get it in the pipeline.
• It takes two or three years to build this quantum computer. And so we're at 1 $4 billion.

Bills: HB1

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• computer.
• That seminal event, along with the 80 quantum computers we've built since, were instrumental in creating
• ... ...initiating the nascent, yet vibrant, quantum computing industry.
• Let me touch on the quantum computing effort, for example.
• Both the Pacific Northwest lab and Microsoft are using quantum computing and AI high conformance for

Keywords: nominations, Undersecretary of Energy, Undersecretary of Science, Preston Griffith, Dario Gil, energy policy, scientific innovation

Summary: The meeting was convened to discuss several significant nominations, particularly focusing on Preston Wills Griffith III for Undersecretary of Energy and Dr. Dario Gil for Undersecretary of Science. The committee underscored the importance of these roles in shaping American energy policy and scientific innovation. The discussion highlighted the nominees' backgrounds, with Griffith having extensive experience at the Department of Energy and the White House, and Gil bringing expertise in quantum technology and energy research. Members expressed a strong desire to understand the nominees' perspectives on current challenges facing the energy sector, including regulatory mandates and national security concerns. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensuring thorough evaluations of the candidates and their proposed approaches to pressing issues.

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• And so we can't be second to utility scale quantum computing.
• The one I'm excited about is quantum computing, as I'm the nerd of our body.
• Quantum computing is a huge step forward in how computing works. It's always been ones and zeros.
• They have their first working quantum computer.
• for quantum computing if we make the investments today.

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• They're actually looking at developing quantum computing, an application that we think would be very
• <00:36:21.119> Um,<00:36:21.520> an at developing quantum computing.
• Um, an at developing quantum computing.
• that when we talk about quantum that when we talk about quantum computers<00:37:36.480> and
• If we get that, that will enable quantum computing, which will be the quantum leap in what we're able

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:58 Approval of Minutes 03:05 Member Comments 03:18 Nanotechnologies in Energy 06:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee met and approved the minutes, then heard announcements and introductions from members and guests, including an invitation to an East Kentucky trail ride opening and welcomes for new EPIC and Kentucky Coal Association representatives and several constituents. After the opening business, the committee turned to a presentation on nanotechnology and energy applications by Rodney Andrews of the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research. Andrews explained how nanoscale materials behave differently because of their size and surface area, and described uses in consumer products, batteries, solar panels, catalysts, coatings, sensors, and energy storage. Members asked about the relationship between nanomaterials and coal, and Andrews said carbon nanotubes can be made from coal-derived hydrocarbons, which members noted as an opportunity for Kentucky’s coal and manufacturing sectors. He also discussed work on improved solar coatings, more stable perovskites, fuel-processing catalysts, hydrogen storage, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, electromagnetic shielding, and conductive yarns and fabrics. The presentation also covered more advanced applications such as thermoelectric textiles, power transmission materials, thermal transport composites for aerospace, nanofluids for cooling, and fusion reactor shielding. In the final discussion, members raised questions about electromagnetic pulse protection and quantum computing; Andrews said the materials discussed could absorb and spread energy and that shielding applications may help with EMPs, while quantum computing remains limited by extremely low operating temperatures. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• compute is.
• And again, the hope is quantum. If quantum comes, again, there might be some great opportunities.
• computing.
• Our quantum computing camp that we have every year allows students to see a little bit of the robotics
• We are also doing some design on quantum sensors.

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• will – quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum communications, fusion technologies, things that will
• It's hard for me to get my head around what that means, what quantum computing is, and how it works.
• Quantum computing and quantum physics pioneered in New Mexico at Sandia National Labs.
• Even though UNM has graduated over 60 PhDs in quantum computing, one of the most of any university in
• Working in quantum computing are trades. They don't require a PhD.

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• We are uniquely positioned to be the Silicon Valley of quantum computing.
• UNM is already the leading quantum computing higher education institution in the country because of their
• UNM is establishing a quantum boot camp this fall because most of the future jobs in quantum will actually
• Maryland recently committed $1 billion to develop quantum. computing, and Illinois has committed $500
• quantum into the future.

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• , computer database management systems administration.
• Uh, one I didn't see, but I would like to is quantum computing got brought up a lot this last session
• I'll go over some things very quickly, but on the quantum stuff, absolutely.
• Um, quantum mechanics is, is, uh, evolving.
• And I think Mark that goes for cyber and um uh quantum and um data.

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• , and share information in order to bolster the state's quantum computing economy.
• And as I've learned, quantum computing is a critical part of our technology infrastructure.
• And as I've learned, quantum computing is a critical part of our technology infrastructure.
• Quantum computers are a billion times a billion faster than your classic computer.
• You wait till the quantum computer gets a hold of it. It's going to turn this world upside down.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then moved through guest introductions, including students and fellows from California Lutheran University, UC Merced’s CAPE program, the Maddy Institute, and Madera High School’s Madtown Robotics Team 1323, which was recognized for multiple robotics world championships. The chamber also adopted an adjournment in memory and took up the daily file. Several bills and resolutions were considered and passed, including AB 1390 on school board compensation thresholds, AB 1338 on air district cost recovery for fence-line air monitoring, AB 648 on community college housing, AB 1207 on cap-and-trade price ceilings, ACR 66 recognizing Skin Cancer Awareness Month, AB 49 on keeping ICE out of public schools, AB 317 on a CEQA exemption for certain single-family homes, AB 527 on geothermal exploratory wells, AB 665 on the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ombudsman report, AB 940 creating quantum innovation zones, AB 1021 on workforce housing for education agencies, AB 1112 on property tax apportionment in Rancho Mirage, AB 1318 on nonprofit eligibility for public funding, and AB 1470 on using student housing loan funds for affordable housing in downtowns and commercial districts. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 49 and AB 1318 were urgency bills and passed with the required higher vote threshold. The floor also adopted H.R. 40, declaring May 25 as Rosenda’s Day to honor a teen killed by a drunk driver, and H.R. 42, recognizing May as Behavioral Health Awareness Month. Both drew extensive personal testimony from members about mental health, suicide, substance use, and the need to reduce stigma and expand access to care. Additional health-related bills passed, including AB 408 creating a physician health and wellness program, AB 546 requiring coverage for HEPA purifiers for certain enrollees after wildfire disasters, AB 967 expediting licenses for out-of-state physicians, and AB 968 expanding pharmacist authority to provide non-hormonal contraception. The Assembly also debated AB 1056 on phasing out gill net fishing and AB 1376 on limiting juvenile probation terms, with supporters framing both as conservation or rehabilitation measures and opponents warning about economic harm or public safety concerns. Both bills ultimately passed. Throughout the session, members repeatedly emphasized public safety, education, housing, climate, health care access, and support for immigrant and youth communities, with recorded roll-call votes and voice votes taken on each measure.

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• quantum computer.
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• That brings me to New Mexico and the quantum state, being the quantum state, page five.
• Quantum computing started at Sandia National Labs, like so many other technologies.
• And why quantum? Quantum benchmarking initiative. And why quantum?
• It would create utility-scale quantum computing and determine whether or not it'll be achievable by 2033
• And I'm not an expert on quantum quantum.

Summary: The committee first recognized Mark Roper of the Economic Development Department for his long service and retirement, with members and the secretary praising his work on economic development across the state. Secretary Rob Black then presented EDD’s budget and special appropriation requests, describing strong recent job and income growth and outlining the department’s strategy around science and technology, site readiness, workforce development, foreign direct investment, and rural/community programs. He highlighted wins in advanced energy, quantum, space and defense, and biosciences, and asked for funding for quantum/DARPA matching funds, additional site readiness work, LIDA closing funds, JTIP training support, New Mexico Partnership, and healthy foods and other community programs. Members asked detailed questions about the quantum proposal, site readiness, the new mapping tool for industrial sites, workforce participation, trade missions, foreign investment, tariffs, water and produced water, tribal site evaluation, and public engagement on major projects. Black said the quantum request was intended to match federal dollars and build a workforce pipeline, that the site-readiness software would be a set enterprise license, and that the department was working with tribes and local partners on future site evaluations. He also said tariffs have created uncertainty but New Mexico’s infrastructure and foreign trade zones could help attract manufacturing, and he acknowledged concerns about transparency and community input while noting that some projects, such as Pacific Fusion, had gone through extensive public processes. The committee also discussed specific projects and funding balances, including Mantis Space’s move to Albuquerque, the status of Virgin Galactic’s spaceport lease, and the current LIDA fund balance and encumbrances. Black and Deputy Secretary Isaac Romero said the department was trying to use State Investment Council-backed venture funds to attract companies and that the new investments were already producing deals and jobs. Members generally supported the department’s direction but pressed for more targeted expertise, faster deployment, and stronger community involvement in future economic development decisions. Later, Secretary de Blassie of the Department of Health presented the department’s budget request and progress report. He said DOH had improved revenue cycle management, reduced old Medicaid-pending cases, increased census at facilities, improved budget and contract timeliness, and responded effectively to the measles outbreak. The department requested additional base funding for epidemiology and response, the DOH helpline, the Vital Records Virtual Vault, state labs, and the veterans home, along with special requests for respiratory vaccinations and marketing and lab equipment replacement. He also noted progress on MOUD and the medical psilocybin program, and said the department was not seeking to launch new programs given the limited time left in the administration.