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• What we want to get back to is connection and community.
• Get back to is connection and community, and really helping our kids be as mentally healthy as they can
• The local Board of Education shall adopt the wireless communication device policy.
• There's a lot to consider, and this isn't to say that technology is bad by any means whatsoever.
• Once again, this isn't saying that technology is bad whatsoever, but when it's compromising... ...but

Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9

Keywords: K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, three-cueing system, reading instruction, structured literacy, scientific strategies, 1136, house, all

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• school district and open enrollment charter school policies regarding student use of personal communication

Bills: HB322, HB126, HB3062, HB1481, HB2310, HB2674, HB121, HB2243, HB3627, HB1178, HB367, HB5515

Keywords: JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, higher education, mental health resources, substance abuse education, student policy, communication devices, school regulations, disciplinary measures

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• I am participate in the community.
• </c> our community. our community.
• ><c> budget,</c> train in the community, how to budget, train in the community, how to budget, how<01
• </c> has huge community interest and support. has huge community interest and support.
• The sweep surveillance technology.

Bills: HB2488, HB2456

Keywords: disability, communication access, deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, healthcare, sign language interpreters, auxiliary aids, weight loss, GLP-1 drugs, obesity, Medicaid, healthcare costs, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HP 1972, which would create a nonrefundable family caregiver tax credit, and on a related tax measure to increase the existing dependent care tax credit. Supporters of HP 1972, including AARP, the Executive Office on Aging, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and others, said unpaid caregivers are essential to keeping kūpuna and other loved ones at home and described significant out-of-pocket costs. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation raised technical concerns, including the need to avoid overlap with existing credits and to prevent double-dipping. The department said taxpayers can claim credits to the extent allowed, but recommended explicit language barring the same costs from being claimed under more than one credit. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair moved the bill along after questions. The committee then heard HP 1975, which would repeal the sunset on the state rent supplement program for kūpuna. AARP, Catholic Charities Hawaii, the Executive Office on Aging, and others supported making the program permanent, saying it helps low-income older adults avoid eviction and homelessness and allows them to remain in affordable housing. Catholic Charities described clients who were paying unsustainable shares of income for rent before receiving the supplement. Members also shared a constituent example of an elderly retiree who needed the subsidy to stay housed. Written support was noted from additional organizations and individuals. Next, the committee took up HB 1706, which would expand Medicaid prospective payment reimbursement to include mental health services furnished in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics by mental health professionals under supervision. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill, and DHS said it appreciated the intent to address workforce shortages and expand training, but cautioned that unlicensed professionals cannot currently bill Medicaid and that a state plan amendment would be needed, with limited precedent for approval. Members asked about the likelihood and timing of federal approval and whether the bill could help rural areas; DHS said approval is uncertain and the process can take time, though it saw possible alignment with the state’s rural health transformation efforts. The committee also discussed HB 546, a three-year health coverage continuity pilot program for people losing Medicaid coverage. DHS, the Attorney General’s office, DCCA, Catholic Charities, the University of Hawaii, and others testified, with DHS warning that federal changes could increase uninsured rates and that the state may need to act quickly. Catholic Charities and others emphasized the risk to Medicaid recipients, including homeless and near-elderly residents, while DHS explained the state’s existing premium assistance program for certain immigrants and compared it to the proposed pilot. The excerpt ends during discussion of that comparison, with no vote shown.

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• And it's being done very well today, and the technology is only getting better.
• by establishing priority in the program for the review of health technology technologies that are recommended
• Technology is always changing.
• . ...to be considered in information for these technologies.
• As we're talking about technologies and the availability of technologies to aid in our medical care,

Bills: SB5915, SB6025, SJM8002

Keywords: SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease

Bills: SB216, SB225, SB248

Keywords: Native American, language certification, cultural education, appropriation, education funding, tribal liaison, voter education, electoral access, translation services, Indian Affairs, communication, consultation, New Mexico, tribes, federal government, 996, all

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• Under current law, convicted sex offenders must register with law enforcement to help protect our communities
• However, it does not address doxing that occurs through electronic communications such as text messages
• aims to establish that disclosing a person's residence address or phone number through electronic communication

Bills: HB2407, HB3425

Keywords: sex offender registration, criminal penalties, law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, public servant, address disclosure, retrieval of information, electronic communication, criminal offense, retaliation, safety concerns, 1185, senate, all

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• The Committee on Science and Technology is called to order.
• technologies actually involve fraud in the sale.
• And she defines technology first as a framework for systems change where technologies are considered
• So assistive technology is a big part of that. It’s not entirely exclusive to assistive technology.
• Considering that this is the technology committee and that we know what kind of technologies are being

Bills: HB2121, HB2134, HB2451, HB2700

Keywords: modification, electronic equipment, consumer rights, OEM restrictions, civil penalties, intellectual property, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, Arizona Space Commission, strategic plan, aerospace, economic development, space industry, education, workforce training, assistive technology, disability services

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• And with that, Commission on Technology and Science.
• So first, VITA is the Virginia Information Technologies Agency, the technology agency for the Commonwealth
• There's a lot of technology stuff out there.
• Thank you. ...the general technology community, and, of course, the Secretary of Cesar, who's been extremely
• So it's not necessarily a... ...to these technologies.

Keywords: Technology and Science, Joint Commission on, 976, house, all

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• What this does is clarifies an old law when the community colleges were under the... ...community colleges
• were under the state board of education, and now the community colleges have their own board of trustees
• buses provided transportation for not... ...buses provided transportation for not only K12 but for community
• First of all, I want to say I appreciate our transgender and... to say I appreciate our transgender community

Bills: HB332, HB166, SB336, HB447, HB244

Keywords: computer science, K-12 education, public schools, graduation requirement, digital literacy, coding, programming, STEM, artificial intelligence, AI, computational thinking, technology education, computer literacy, high school credit, middle school, elementary school, teacher training, professional development, distance learning, virtual school

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• Senate Bill 5915 modifies the health technology assessment program.
• The health technology assessment program...
• Senate Bill 5915 modifies the health technology assessment program.
• And that's why the provider community feels very strongly about that.
• The current process by which the Health Technology Assessment Program reviews new technologies is outdated

Bills: SB5915, SB5988, SB6025, SJM8002

Keywords: SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease

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• ><c> that</c> as critical. the technology systems that as critical. the technology systems that power
• </c><00:45:57.680><c> As</c> every community in our state. As every community in our state.
• </c> exist in one district or one community. exist in one district or one community.
• </c> to pay for that technology is important. to pay for that technology is important.
• </c> for a technology. for a technology.

Bills: HF4736, HF4737, HF3806, HF3352, HF4840, HF3748

Keywords: emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements

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• revise technology standards based on orders and rulings of the Federal Communications Commission; identify
• </c> Mississippi Emergency Communications Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority<00:03:45.840
• </c> public safety communications network. public safety communications network.
• </c> Federal Communications Commission. Federal Communications Commission.
• Um my Communications District.

Keywords: Technology - Room 216, 18 March, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• </c> of research on technology of research on technology and<00:04:53.880><c> kind</c><00:04:54.040><
• This is not a technology problem. This is more of a legislation decision, right?
• I think that's where sometimes we go wrong with technology implementation.
• I think the technology is more advanced.
• You know, technology wise, yes, absolutely.

Keywords: Technology - Room 409, 5 March, 2026; 8:00 A.M., 925, all

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• Chair Bart Williams called the Technology Committee meeting to order.

Keywords: Technology - Room 216, 25 February, 2026; 2:30 PM, 925, all

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• Students generally have a better grasp on technology than their parents.
• I'm really invested in the community here in Miami.
• And I appreciate your commitment to really There's our community.
• mentioned, in an executive role in a health technology startup.
• I am currently the CEO of American Compliance Technologies.

Bills: S1694

Keywords: technology education, digital literacy, artificial intelligence, computer science, high school graduation

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education met with a quorum present and first took up CS for SB 1694, which would require technology-integrated postsecondary general education core courses to include digital literacy and competency instruction, including use of artificial intelligence tools, and encourage high school computer science courses with AI content to teach how AI systems use data, their benefits and limitations, and responsible use in academic and personal contexts. The bill drew support from several speakers who emphasized the need for students to understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, ethics, and risks, while one speaker raised concerns about overreliance on AI and the loss of skills. Senator Davis said the bill was a good step toward preparing the future workforce and suggested earlier instruction might be worth considering later. The bill was reported favorably, and Senator Leek asked to be recorded in the affirmative. The committee then heard a long series of confirmation presentations for trustees at multiple Florida colleges and universities, including Tallahassee State College, USF, UNF, Palm Beach State College, the College of the Florida Keys, Hillsborough College, Miami-Dade College, Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the University of Florida. The appointees generally emphasized student success, workforce alignment, fiscal responsibility, access and affordability, and institutional growth; several members and senators offered supportive comments, with some asking about specific issues such as Tallahassee State’s NCLEX passage rates and the need for continued improvement. One appointee’s attendance was delayed or skipped for later consideration, but the committee ultimately took a block vote and reported the confirmations favorably to the Ethics and Elections Committee. Finally, Chair Harrell gave a brief overview of the higher education budget, describing a total of $11.9 billion and highlighting increases for workforce education, Florida College System operating funds, workforce development capitalization, the Rural Incentive for Professional Educators program, the USF Center for Nursing, preeminent research universities, UCF’s community school grant program, UF’s Lassinger Center on Learning, the Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, and campus security through a postsecondary guardian program. Senator Davis asked about a transfer related to the workforce development capitalization and incentive grant fund, and the chair explained it was a transfer of an existing program with new funds being added. There was no public comment on the budget, and the meeting adjourned after Senator Leek requested to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1694.

Keywords: Technology - Room 210, 3 February, 2026; 11:30 A.M., 925, all

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• Technology meeting two minutes late.
• co-chair that committee with Representative Ford, our counterpart in the House that she chairs technology
• This is Senator Deleno's bill on the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority Act.
• </c> Mississippi Emergency Communications Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority<00:01:44.960
• They've done some things and won some awards in the technology vein, and we'd like to go over.

Keywords: Technology - Room 210; 28 January, 2026: 9:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Technology - Room 210; 27 March, 2025: 9:30 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Technology - Room 216, 18 March, 2025; 11:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Technology - Room 210; 3 March, 2025: 4:45 PM, 925, all