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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (05/13/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> digital assets on a public blockchain. digital assets on a public blockchain.
- asset security was or a digital enhanced security, or how that differed from digital crypto assets.
- </c><00:41:51.960><c> It</c> of digitally enhanced security. It of digitally enhanced security.
- Not even a digital asset ConocoPhillips. Not even a digital asset use<00:52:01.360><c> case.
- </c> digital assets. digital assets.
Summary:
The meeting opened with roll call, confirmation of a quorum, and approval of the April 6 and May 4 minutes, with minor corrections noted to the May minutes. The main presentation came from JD of Link Network, introduced by Dan Cohen, who described Link’s work with crypto.com and other market participants on tokenized money market funds and real-time settlement for institutional clients.
JD gave a detailed history of his earlier work developing the Arca U.S. Treasury Fund and ArCoin, emphasizing that the project was built within existing SEC and 1940 Act frameworks and was intended to use blockchain technology for a traditional asset rather than create a crypto product. He said the effort involved years of discussions with the SEC, multiple custodians, and partners such as U.S. Bank, T-Zero Securities, and Tassat, and that the model eventually led to Link’s settlement system. He highlighted concerns that shaped the design, including regulatory compliance, privacy for institutional users, and the need to bridge traditional banking hours with 24/7 digital asset markets.
The presentation also described Link’s features, including segregated and bankruptcy-remote fund structures, tokenized deposit and treasury fund settlement, and “yield in transit,” which allows interest to accrue and be distributed daily down to a two-second block. JD said the platform is being expanded for use cases such as exchange liquidity, cross-border capital movement, off-exchange collateral, stablecoin bridging, treasury management, and peer-to-peer settlement. He closed by posing policy questions for the commission about the use cases for stablecoins versus tokenized money market funds in New Hampshire and whether the state could issue or administer a security-based program with appropriate compliance controls.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I do own Precious Digital Assets.
- <00:56:53.359><c> assets</c> talking about worldclass digital assets talking about worldclass digital
- Now currently the only digital year.
- </c> about 2/3 of the digital asset market. about 2/3 of the digital asset market.
- Does custodian of the digital assets.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And then that brings the opportunity for access.
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify.
- And that certainly is not closing the digital divide.
- In Boot 1, the maps included locations already funded through the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund
- That opportunity was not there.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Print ads are expensive when compared to digital alternatives.
- Now we do it not only in print but also digitally, and we have more digital readers across the state
- All these digital postings that law enforcement does are fantastic.
- It is not a print circulation issue or a digital circulation issue.
- Thank you very much for the opportunity to testify in support.
Keywords:
HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- They must read the digital course book their instructor selects and answer its digital prompts and questions
- Students and faculty are largely unaware of how their personal information on these digital services
- Thank you, Madam Chair, for the opportunity to present AB 1171 today.
- Today’s youth are navigating a digital landscape that is fundamentally...
- Motion is due pass to the Senate, privacy, digital technologies, and consumer protection.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Maryland's bill taxed all digital advertising.
- Maryland's bill taxed all digital advertising.
- AI technology provides new opportunities to grow.
- It fights for a digital democracy that works for all.
- Thank you for the opportunity to speak. I'm Aidan Downey.
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 56, which would require social media platforms to display a warning label about potential mental health harms from prolonged use, with amendments shortening the initial warning and allowing immediate access to the platform. The author and supporters, including a parent who lost a daughter to suicide and a therapist, argued that social media contributes to teen anxiety, self-harm, and other harms and that families need clearer public health information. Opponents from tech and civil liberties groups argued the bill would be ineffective, burdensome, and likely unconstitutional, saying it would create warning fatigue and should be replaced by more targeted tools and digital literacy measures. Several members discussed emergency access concerns, language access, and whether the warning should be more actionable; the bill was moved on a 9-0 vote to the Judiciary Committee.
The committee then took up AB 358, which would amend CalECPA to allow law enforcement, with the victim’s consent, to inspect certain abandoned tracking or surveillance devices found in a victim’s home, vehicle, or personal property without first obtaining a warrant. The author and a San Diego prosecutor said the bill is narrowly tailored to devices used solely for spying and is intended to help stalking and domestic violence survivors act quickly before evidence is lost. Opponents from EFF and the ACLU warned the bill would weaken warrant protections, create a loophole around CalECPA, and reduce transparency and accountability. Members debated Fourth Amendment issues, abandonment, and the practical need for rapid access; the bill passed the committee on a 9-0 vote to Appropriations.
The committee also heard AB 1137, which builds on last year’s CSAM reporting law by allowing any user to report child sexual abuse material, requiring clearer reporting mechanisms, adding human review in some cases, and mandating third-party audits and public reporting. Supporters, including survivor advocates and a parent of a child victim, said the bill would reduce the burden on survivors and improve removal of abusive content. Tech industry opponents said they support the goal but objected to the human-review mandate, public audit disclosures, and enforcement provisions, arguing they could create security risks and compliance burdens. Members generally supported the bill’s intent but raised questions about audit frequency and human review; the bill was moved on call with seven votes at the time of the transcript.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify. Thank you for the opportunity to testify. Questions?
- We're facing this issue across the United States. digital we have digital books I mean digital we have
- </c> able to buy multiple copies of a digital able to buy multiple copies of a digital um<00:58:34.079
- </c> do anything where yeah and so digital do anything where yeah and so digital books<01:05:26.039><
- </c><01:35:05.440><c> to</c> continuing to assess opportunities to continuing to assess opportunities
Summary:
The joint committees heard Senate Bill 659, which would exempt the Department of Education from the electronic procurement system for purchases of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed agricultural or food products up to $100,000, and require geographic preference guidelines for locally sourced products. The Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and State Procurement Office all testified in support or support of the intent. DOE said the bill would give it short-term flexibility to buy local items not currently on the vendor list, such as poi and limu, while procurement staff said they would provide written comments and a corrected version of their testimony.
Committee members questioned why the bill was needed, why the threshold would rise from the current $24,999 small-purchase limit to $100,000, and whether the department should instead amend its vendor list or RFP process. Members raised concerns about efficiency, administrative burden, whether the bill was a temporary fix for procurement planning gaps, and whether purchases would remain compliant with federal USDA rules if federal school-lunch funds were used. DOE responded that the measure would help it expand local purchasing, support farmers, and allow purchases of products not currently available through existing distributors, and said it was working with partners on food-safety certification and federal compliance.
The committees then voted to pass SB 659 with amendments. The Joint Committee on Education approved it 3-2, and the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Environment later approved the amended measure 4-0. The chair noted an amendment and a deferred effective date, and the motion was adopted.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the opportunity to be here today.
- In closing, I implore you to support HB37 so we can work together to create a safer digital world for
- I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today.
- With that, I thank you very much for the opportunity. Thank you, Mr. McGary.
- I think it's just to give them the opportunity to see... ...just to give them the opportunity to see
Keywords:
HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, law enforcement, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law, Section 12-12-56, Children and Senior Advocacy, House Judiciary, reasonable effort
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jan 12th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- While the digital economy powering social media grows exponentially in revenue and profit, it's taxpayers
- Maryland passed a digital advertising tax in 2020, and it has been mired in litigation ever since.
- Maryland passed a digital advertising tax in 2020, and it has been mired in litigation ever since.
- It covers all forms of digital advertising.
- Digital advertising can include search engine. It can include banner.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Mar 14, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
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- <00:55:08.799><c> the</c><00:55:09.799><c> usual</c> digits the usual digits the usual practice<00:55
- If I can associate the first three digits to your Hawaii, I can associate the next two digits to the
- Four digits. They're randomly generated, but they last four digits, and we're exposing them now.
- Four digits. They're randomly generated, but they last four digits, and we're exposing them now.
Summary:
The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 1343, which would amend quorum requirements for the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. The board chair testified in support, saying it has been difficult to fill all seats and that using active seats for quorum would help the board function more effectively. No opposition or questions were raised, and the committee moved on.
The committee then heard SB 1578, which drew mixed testimony. DBEDT supported the measure and the Attorney General suggested inserting preamble language from HB 1025 to provide historical context on the East-West Center. Austin Martin of the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed the bill, arguing it could invite improper behavior, create loosely regulated satellite offices, increase foreign influence, and add competition for land ownership. The committee took no vote during the hearing.
The bulk of the meeting focused on SB 1641, a measure to establish a Hawaiʻi film commission/authority and related funding and governance structure. DBEDT supported the intent and offered friendly amendments to clarify the distinction between film and media industries, while the Honolulu Film Office and labor representatives from IATSE, Teamsters, and Pride at Work supported the bill but urged changes. Their concerns centered on conflicts of interest, especially having producers on the commission, and they asked for more labor representation and clearer oversight rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional and special-fund concerns, saying the grant standards and special-fund language needed work. Committee members discussed renaming the entity as a Hawaiʻi Film Authority, broadening its scope beyond cultural production, adjusting the commission makeup, and clarifying funding sources, including the existing film and creative industries fund and the 0.2% rebate contribution. No final vote was taken in the portion provided, but members indicated the bill would need substantial revisions and an HD1.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Organizational business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine the real impacts of debanking in America. Feb 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Nathan McCauley, CEO and co-founder of Anchorage Digital. Thank you for being here.
- The digital asset industry has felt this impact with great intensity.
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify.
- Did you get an opportunity?
- There wasn't any opportunity to recover.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 21st, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Material on digital service.
- So what is digital service provider? Yes, absolutely. Give me one second. OK.
- Uh, thank you for the opportunity to speak on SB 2713 today.
- Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Chad DeVries.
- All realtors have the opportunity to vote on that local board of directors.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> bill I got to give the last four digits bill I got to give the last four digits of<00:57:32.839>
- </c> street and it would be great opportunity street and it would be great opportunity for<01:27:48.159
- Hampshire is open to digital assets and Hampshire is open to digital assets and uh<03:44:58.600><c> there
- assets right how many states digital assets right how many states have<03:47:54.960><c> digital</c><
- </c> okay so do we we don't have digital okay so do we we don't have digital assets<03:50:40.040><c>
Summary:
The subcommittee first dealt with a brew pub license bill and corrected some sponsor/subcommittee roster confusion before voting to pass it without discussion. The main item of debate was a bill allowing patrons to take purchased alcoholic beverages into restrooms. The bill sponsor argued the current ban is outdated, rarely enforced, and can leave patrons vulnerable if they set drinks down and leave them unattended; he said establishments could still post their own rules if they wished. Liquor enforcement officials said they were neutral overall, noting both the risk of drinks being left unattended and the practical concerns of underage drinking, over-service, and restroom monitoring.
Testimony split between those who saw the law as a non-issue and those who viewed it as a safety measure. One member said he had never seen anyone take alcohol into a restroom and opposed changing the law, while others cited drink-spiking concerns and suggested alternatives such as safe zones behind bars, drink covers, and alert apps. Industry representatives said many operators would prefer to keep the law as-is because it helps with policing drinking in their establishments, though they acknowledged the motivation behind the bill. Several members also raised drafting concerns, saying the wording was confusing about whether the rule applied to patrons or establishments.
The committee ultimately voted 5-2 to recommend the bill ought to pass. Afterward, members discussed amending the language to clarify that establishments could still prohibit the practice, but one member suggested a simpler fix would be to strike the word “restroom” from the prohibition entirely. The committee then unanimously voted to reconsider its action so the language could be revised later, and the amendment discussion was left for a future meeting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I rise today to thank an outstanding member of my team as he departs for a new opportunity.
- </c><00:06:34.319><c> Michael</c> departs for a new opportunity.
- Michael departs for a new opportunity.
- for women and dignity and opportunities for women and girls. girls. girls.
- You know, wear the digital incentives.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- There's little opportunity.
- And most retailers have single-digit profit margins.
- Massachusetts has the opportunity to lead.
- Great opportunity, but it starts with you.
- Great opportunity, but it starts with you.
Summary:
The commission met for its second hearing to study the future of credit card payments and sales transactions and their impacts on small businesses. Members heard extensive testimony from credit unions, retailers, restaurants, and payment-industry representatives on interchange fees, processing fees, fraud, chargebacks, rewards programs, and the ability of businesses to pass fees on to customers. Several witnesses argued that swipe fees have risen sharply, are especially burdensome for restaurants and other small businesses, and are charged on taxes and tips that are merely pass-through amounts. They urged state action to prohibit fees on tax and tip portions, improve transparency, and allow surcharging or convenience fees, while opponents warned that state regulation could reduce fraud protections, increase compliance costs, and threaten consumer rewards programs.
Business owners and trade groups described thin margins, rising costs, and the difficulty of understanding merchant statements or negotiating with processors. Restaurant witnesses said card-not-present and online transactions create the greatest fraud and chargeback risk, with money often removed immediately from merchants’ accounts and disputes rarely resolved in their favor. Retail witnesses gave examples of rising effective rates, higher fees on rewards cards, and the burden of processing fees on low-value transactions. A representative from the Massachusetts Restaurant Association and others said restaurants are effectively paying fees on meals tax and gratuities, which they argued should not be subject to interchange charges.
On the other side, the Cooperative Credit Union Association said interchange revenue helps credit unions fund fraud prevention, rapid card replacement, and member protections, and warned that state limits on interchange could weaken those safeguards and lead to higher consumer costs or reduced services. Airlines for America testified that airline credit card rewards are popular, support travel and jobs in Massachusetts, and could be harmed by interchange reform. The National Restaurant Association and a payments-policy attorney countered that interchange fees are set by card networks rather than competitive markets, that banks remain highly profitable even with rewards, and that states can act after recent court decisions. No votes were taken; the hearing consisted of testimony and questions from commissioners.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Feb 4th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So we want to make sure that we allow them to have opportunity to speak.
- So we want to make sure that we allow them to have opportunity to speak.
- And so we want to make sure that we give everybody ample opportunity.
- And so we want to make sure that we give everybody ample opportunity.
- Savvas is an online digital English language arts program.
Summary:
The committee met in executive session and first adopted a substitute and passed House Bill 2115 and House Bill 1876, which were combined into a committee substitute encouraging cursive instruction and setting a future assessment timeline without penalties. Members discussed concerns about teacher training, costs, and whether the measure should be mandatory, but the substitute was adopted and the committee substitute was voted do pass by roll call.
The committee then took up House Bill 2776, a teacher certification and staffing bill. After adopting an amendment allowing mentor compensation to include release time, members debated the bill’s tiered certification structure, salary differences, retirement system participation, and limits to pre-K through elementary grades. Supporters said it would help address teacher shortages and provide a quicker pathway into classrooms; critics raised concerns about lowering standards and the quality of instruction. The House Committee substitute for HB 2776 was ultimately voted do pass.
In open session, the committee heard testimony on House Bills 1698 and 2120, related anti-bullying measures that would strengthen reporting, parent notification, school board awareness, and immunity for good-faith reporting. Sponsors and witnesses described serious bullying incidents and argued for quicker notification and stronger accountability, while some members raised concerns about immediate reporting, school board procedures, and protecting sincerely held beliefs. No vote was taken on those bills in the portion provided.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bills 2230 and 2978, the Hands-on Learning Restoration Act, which would limit screen time and one-to-one device use in elementary grades and promote paper, books, and cursive. Sponsors, educators, physicians, parents, and advocates testified that heavy device use has harmed literacy, attention, and child development, while some witnesses and members noted the need for flexibility, special education exceptions, and practical implementation. The discussion was lengthy and largely supportive, but the transcript ends before any committee action on those bills.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Hi, Orazio Gonzalez, on behalf of NextGen California and the California Alliance for Digital Equity,
- Equity and the Broadband and Digital Equity Commission.
- , which would include members with backgrounds in broadband, digital equity, labor, the industry, and
- So I thank you for creating an opportunity for the legislature to have fewer headaches. Thank you.
- So I thank you for creating an opportunity for the legislature to have fewer headaches. Thank you.
Summary:
The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met to adopt its 2025-2026 rules and hear three bills. The committee first adopted the rules on a roll call vote, then heard AB 1303 by Assemblymember Valencia, which would clarify that a Social Security number is not required to apply for California Lifeline and would restrict sharing subscriber information with immigration enforcement absent a court warrant or subpoena. Supporters said the bill would help vulnerable Californians, including undocumented residents, domestic violence survivors, unhoused people, and identity theft victims, access essential communications services; there was no opposition. The bill passed on a due pass motion and was re-referred to Judiciary.
The committee next heard AB 1271 by Assemblymember Bonta, which would require broadband providers to report pricing and speed-performance data to the Department of Consumer Affairs and make the information publicly available, with privacy protections and a standardized reporting template. Supporters argued the bill would improve transparency and help consumers, local governments, and the state understand what broadband service Californians are actually receiving; testimony highlighted disparities in speed and pricing in low-income communities. The bill was amended in committee and passed on a due pass as amended motion to the Committee on Business and Professions.
Finally, the committee heard AB 693 by the chair, Assemblymember Boerner, which would consolidate broadband and digital equity functions into a new Department of Broadband and Digital Equity and create an 11-member commission with decision-making authority. Supporters said the current split between agencies creates delays and coordination problems, while members discussed governance, geographic representation, and whether the proposal would require follow-up constitutional or statutory changes. The bill passed 9-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations. Afterward, the committee added AB 1303 and AB 1271 as later add-ons, both of which were also reported out, and the meeting adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 7, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT CHAIR LAMARCA AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY
- AND EMPLOYEES TO HAVE WORK AVAILABILITY THROUGH OUR INVESTMENTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
- AND HE WILL CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE WITH THE FUNDING WE WILL RECEIVE.
- MORE DETAILS HERE REGARDING OUR BROADBAND OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM, THIS WAS THE FIRST PROGRAM WE LAUNCHED
- OPPORTUNITY AS WELL.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:03:45.960><c> Library</c> year the Minnesota Digital Library year the Minnesota Digital Library
- </c> cataloging and digital cataloging and digital preservation<01:04:40.000><c> they</c><01:04:40.200
- </c><01:15:43.320><c> citizenship</c> Minnesota teach digital citizenship Minnesota teach digital citizenship
- </c> of computer science and digital of computer science and digital citizenship<01:18:47.280><c> and
- </c> neighbors and to providing opportunities neighbors and to providing opportunities for<01:31:45.880
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- It's time we understood the digital divide through the lived experience of California's Particularly,
- the digital divide. in low-income communities.
- Equity and the Broadband and Digital Equity Commission.
- which would include members with backgrounds in broadband, digital equity, labor, the industry, and
- So I thank you for creating an opportunity for the legislature to have fewer headaches. Thank you.