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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Over the next week, my staff and I met with all of our state and we crafted what is before you.
  • General, yield for questions? Yes, she yields for questions. Ms. Howard, thank you.
  • the next disaster.
  • Nobody can tell when the next will occur. Fire, flood, hurricane, or school shooting, Mr.
  • We are fortunate to have some of the best science and technology in the world here in Texas.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 3rd, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • All right, Allison Mansfield, you'll be next. Your name is Allison Mansfield.
  • Okay, my next point... to make is just to Mr.
  • How do we... plan this out for the next five years?
  • And more people come to join our great state, and that will generate...
  • Next up, the Chair intends to call General for RAB John McCord and Kristi Gessler. 1143 Thank you.
Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22, HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB22
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

State Affairs

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  • The Attorney General shall prosecute. and by authorizing the Office of the Attorney General to do so
  • Are you carrying this bill for the Attorney General? Yes, ma'am.
  • So first of all, the Attorney General does more than just that.
  • Only then does the Attorney General step in.
  • I mean, that would be the Attorney General.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is Chairman Patterson's bill regarding the reliability requirements for certain generators
  • Local projects are expected to generate over $50 billion in landowner payments and local tax revenue.
  • I didn't get somebody here next. Thank you.
  • The Attorney General is in the executive branch of government, so there's a conflict here.
  • Where would you have gone next? DPS probably?
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 26th, 2025

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, uh, next up is HB207 by Representative Shaw. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • Well, if y'all have government technology fever, I have the bill for you. It is HB207.
  • I got to know Secretary Kart, who heads up the Office of Information Technology for the State.
  • In 2017, it was updated to actually run technology.
  • departments to discuss technology and to stay on the same page.
Bills: HB320, HB207, HB208, HB290
KY
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  • office of the attorney general? office of the attorney general?
  • director, Eric Griggs, General Counsel. director, Eric Griggs, General Counsel.
  • Please call the next regulation.
  • call the next regulation. call the next regulation.
Summary: The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee met to reorganize its leadership for the new term, renewing Representative Derek Lewis as House co-chair and Senator Steven West as Senate co-chair. The committee then approved the minutes and moved through a series of agency regulations, generally adopting staff-suggested amendments without objection. Among the regulations reviewed were an Attorney General rule changing how a commission reviews and distributes funds and how grant reporting is handled; Personnel Board changes abolishing and renaming certain job classifications and adjusting probationary periods; an Education and Labor Cabinet rule removing references to local board of education members; several Public Protection Cabinet rules covering Board of Claims and Crime Victims’ Compensation procedures; an Alcoholic Beverage Control rule on direct-to-consumer shipping forms; and a Medicaid Services emergency regulation establishing the Kentucky Trauma Hospital Rate Improvement Program for rural hospitals serving many Medicaid patients. The committee also heard that the Board of Claims and Crime Victims’ Compensation regulations included both staff and, in one case, an agency amendment, which were approved. The most extended discussion came on the Department for Community Based Services’ regulation increasing per diem rates for private child-placing therapeutic foster care levels 2 and 3. Committee members questioned the estimated $10 million biennial cost, the source of the funding, and why the cabinet had not yet filed regulations implementing Senate Bill 151 on kinship care. DCBS staff said the rate increase was discretionary and intended to address placement crises for children with high needs, while acknowledging they could not personally explain the budget decisions. A kinship caregiver testified in support of the rate increase but urged the cabinet to also implement SB 151 and expand support for kinship families. The committee expressed frustration over the lack of SB 151 implementation but stated the rate increase itself was appropriate and allowed the regulation to proceed.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
  • In which we're in this society, as well as this General Assembly, with the many issues around technology
  • Next on our agenda.
  • So first, VITA is the Virginia Information Technologies Agency, the technology agency for the Commonwealth
  • technology that will set the tone for the next five to 10 years.
  • Thank you. ...the general technology community, and, of course, the Secretary of Cesar, who's been extremely
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Science & Technology

Science & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Committee on Science and Technology is called to order.
  • We'll be generous. I feel generous. This is a magnanimous committee, yes.
  • 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
Summary: The House Committee on Science and Technology convened for its first meeting of the session, with members and staff introducing themselves and the chair reviewing committee rules and amendment deadlines. The committee then heard several bills focused on technology policy, infrastructure security, and a new study committee on assistive technology. Testimony was generally supportive of the bills’ goals, though several members raised concerns about implementation, costs, and the role of the Arizona Corporation Commission on the infrastructure bill. HB 2121 would prevent manufacturers from disabling consumer electronic devices when owners make modifications, such as using third-party parts or firmware changes, and would allow owners or the Attorney General to sue for damages. After discussion about consumer ownership, security, and possible manufacturing impacts, the committee adopted the Fink amendment narrowing the bill to consumer products and gave HB 2121 a do pass recommendation by a 7-1 vote with one present. HB 2134 would restrict Chinese-produced equipment from critical infrastructure and limit contracts with Chinese companies; the sponsor and supporters framed it as a national security measure, while opponents focused on cost, implementation, and utility coordination. The committee heard testimony from the Arizona Corporation Commission, which said the bill would require new staff and resources, and from outside witnesses who said the bill was prospective and aligned with federal restrictions. HB 2134 passed 5-4. HB 2451 would adjust Arizona Space Commission board terms, extend the strategic plan deadline, and add astronautic educational opportunities to the commission’s duties. Supporters described the commission as a bipartisan effort to grow Arizona’s space industry, and the bill passed 8-0. HB 2700 would create a Technology Study Committee focused on assistive technology and technology-first approaches for people with disabilities. The sponsor and a constituent advocate described how assistive technology can improve independence and service delivery, and members expressed support for the concept. After adopting the Connolly amendment, the committee approved HB 2700 as amended by an 8-0 vote. The committee then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/14/26

Capital Investment

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  • I'm the general manager of St. Vasi. I'm the general manager of St.
  • <00:53:21.920> Next<00:53:22.160> up,<00:53:22.319> we >> Thank you, General
  • Next up, we >> Thank you, General Manager.
  • funding for over the next few years. funding for over the next few years.
  • for a technology. for a technology.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

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

Technology

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  • This is the next generation 911 bill that Senator Deleno was successfully getting implemented last year
  • next generation 911 bill This is the uh next generation 911 bill that<00:03:18.800> Senator<00
  • > standards Review and revise technology standards Review and revise technology standards based
  • generation, which allows us to fully implement the technologies that are available to us. ...to provide
  • generation, which allows us to fully implement the technologies that are available to us.
Summary: The committee first considered the reappointment of Thomas Allen Wicker to the IT Board. Members praised his long service, industry knowledge, and the importance of the state’s information technology operations. After a brief question about his past as editor of the Daily Mississippian, the committee voted to advise and consent, and the nomination was reported out. The bulk of the meeting was devoted to confirming the initial members of the new Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority board created under the next generation 911 law. The chair reviewed the board’s duties under Section 6 of the act, including budgeting, grant administration, setting and revising technology standards, improving interoperability and consolidation of 911 systems, recommending standards for public safety answering points, collecting performance data, coordinating technical assistance, addressing GIS mapping and standards, and developing a CMRS grant program for NG 911 implementation. The chair and Senator Deleno emphasized that the board will be responsible for statewide planning, sustainable funding, and helping local governments understand the costs and benefits of NG 911 and shared GIS infrastructure. The committee then heard brief statements from the nominees, who described backgrounds in emergency communications, law enforcement, GIS, EMS, county administration, and local government. Nominees included Danna Diaz, Chief Chad Norman Dorne, Eric Hollingsworth, Paul Sheffield, Scott Trapalino, Terresa Windham, Paul Mosley, Matt Haley, Brian Roberts, W. Willis Willard Johnson, Beatatric Prior, and Sheri Hoampamp. One nominee, Paul Sheffield, had a self-reported bankruptcy from 2002 that had been resolved in 2004, but the committee still moved forward. Each nominee was asked if there were questions, and the committee repeatedly voted to advise and consent, with no opposition recorded. Senator Deleno closed by stressing that the board’s work is critical to the future of first responders in Mississippi, especially the development of a statewide GIS standard and a grant framework for using NG 911 funds responsibly. He said the legislature wanted to avoid piecemeal purchases and instead ensure accountability, efficiency, and a sustainable funding source. The chair thanked the nominees and Senator Deleno, and the meeting concluded after the confirmations were completed.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

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

Technology

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  • I think the technology is more advanced.
  • You know, technology wise, yes, absolutely.
Summary: ATS and Gartner presented preliminary findings from the feasibility study required by Senate Bill 2267, which directed ATS to establish a CIO Council, study statewide data exchange feasibility, develop a phased implementation plan, and report progress to the legislature. ATS said the CIO Council has already met several times and has heard from other states, including Tennessee and Ohio, with Georgia expected to follow. Gartner explained that it interviewed about 17 agencies and was also gathering input from other states and market research to identify Mississippi’s current data-sharing landscape and possible paths forward. Gartner’s main findings were that Mississippi agencies strongly prioritize data security and compliance, but that this focus has also contributed to silos, point-to-point integrations, and inconsistent data definitions across agencies. The presenters said the state lacks a central legal framework and common standards, so agencies rely on individual memoranda of understanding. They emphasized that other states have generally not built “everything at once,” but instead started with specific outcomes such as citizen services, fraud detection, or reporting, then created statewide legal frameworks, common standards, and governance structures, often led by a chief data officer or similar office. The discussion also highlighted examples from other states, including Utah’s single portal for services and Maryland’s 360-degree citizen view for caseworkers. Gartner said Mississippi should first decide what outcome it wants from a data exchange and suggested that the effort should be framed as information sharing rather than moving all data into one central repository. Members and presenters discussed the need for foundational standards, a chief data office, and change management, including agency “change champions,” to build trust and participation over time. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational, and the presenters said the remaining CIO Council work would help prioritize use cases for the final feasibility report.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

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

Technology

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  • Chair Bart Williams called the Technology Committee meeting to order.
  • Next bill is House Bill 1754. This is predominantly a procurement bill. We had hearings yesterday.
Summary: Chair Bart Williams opened the Technology Committee meeting with five of seven members present and said the committee had two bills before it. House Bill 1723 was described as a companion bill establishing a baseline definition of artificial intelligence, modeled on federal language to provide consistency. The committee asked no questions and then moved to pass the bill, approving it by voice vote. The committee then took up House Bill 1754, described as a procurement bill with cyber-related elements. Chair Williams said the bill followed hearings held the previous day and reflected ongoing committee interest in procurement and cybersecurity issues. He asked members to keep the bill alive as it would move on to AET. After no questions, the committee voted to pass the bill by voice vote. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made to rise and report, and the committee adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 18th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senators, CS for Senate Bill 1694 requires technology-integrated post-secondary general education core
  • Students generally have a better grasp on technology than their parents.
  • Students generally have a better grasp on technology than their parents.
  • Our universities play a critical role in preparing the next generation of leaders and innovators who
  • Next, we'll go to tab 10, Mr.
Bills: S1694
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.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

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

Technology

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  • The advertisement has to use AI-generated image, audio, or video, and it has to be made on behalf of
  • To be true, the advertisement has to use AI-generated image, audio, or video, and it has to be made on
  • And if it's an AI-generated one, it clearly has to state that this message was used that way.
  • creates a AI generated ad and gives<00:01:32.240> it<00:01:32.400> to<00:01:32.479>
  • , authority is by the attorney general, authority is by the attorney general, the<00:02:00.159>
Summary: The committee heard a bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence in qualified political advertisements. The sponsor explained that the measure applies only when an ad uses AI-generated image, audio, or video and is made on behalf of a candidate, committee, or other person in connection with an election or ballot issue. The bill would require clear disclosures: visible disclaimers for text or graphic ads, spoken disclaimers for audio ads, and both visual and spoken disclaimers for video ads. It was emphasized that the bill does not ban AI use in campaigns, does not regulate captions or written posts, does not apply to private social media activity, satire or parody, or news coverage/documentaries, and does not create criminal penalties. The sponsor also said liability would attach only to the person or committee that created the AI-generated ad, not to broadcasters or cable/satellite providers that air it. Penalties were described as up to $250 for a first violation by an individual, up to $1,000 for subsequent violations, and $1,000 per violation for committees. Enforcement would be available to the attorney general and to an injured or likely injured candidate, with venue in Hinds County or the county where the violation occurred or where voters were targeted. The sponsor said the attorney general’s office had been sent the bill and was monitoring it. During discussion, a senator praised the sponsor’s work and said the issue was already arising in practice. The sponsor then noted that, because the bill would have to return to the elections committee, an amendment would be added to adopt the universal definition of artificial intelligence and remove the current language for consistency. A motion to “sub pass” was made, and the committee proceeded to a vote.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

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

Technology

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  • Technology meeting two minutes late.
  • It will be reported out. >> The next bill is Senate Bill 2650.
  • <00:01:40.799> This >> The next bill is Senate Bill 2650.
  • This >> The next bill is Senate Bill 2650.
  • to migrate to the cloud over the next to migrate to the cloud over the next few<00:04:56.639>
Summary: The Technology Committee met a few minutes late and took up four bills. Senate Bill 2437, which establishes a baseline definition of artificial intelligence and aligns it with federal language, was explained as a recommendation from the AI regulatory task force; it passed without questions and was reported out. Senate Bill 2650, the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority Act, was presented as a follow-up to last year’s 911 legislation to make minor, non-funding adjustments to definitions around EOCs, EOCCs, and NG 911 standards; members noted the board has not yet fully met or been confirmed, and the bill passed and was reported out. Senate Bill 2653, the Mississippi IT Optimization Act, was described as creating a new code section to improve state IT efficiency and enterprise solutions as agencies move to the cloud and data sharing expands. The chair cited consolidation efforts such as reducing multiple Microsoft mail accounts and potential cost savings, and the bill passed with no opposition. Senate Bill 2654 would establish a state security operations center to centralize cybersecurity response and related assets; after a committee substitute corrected a typographical error, the substitute was adopted and then passed as a title sufficient do pass, to be reported out. The chair also said the committee would likely see further revisions later in session, especially on the 911 and cybersecurity measures, and announced a February 5 field trip for technology committees to visit MDE from about 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with more details to follow.