Transcript Highlights:

• I confessed last week that my knowledge of computers is very limited.
• What about software that comes in a little package and you plug it into your computer and it downloads
• into your computer?
• Does it somehow magically transform what it is when it goes into the computer?
• if there was any jurisprudence that kind of discussed this distinction as it relates to software, computer

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• giving you the description as listed, but anticipated threats to natural systems actions, dynamic computational
• government, because if you want to get into that, the federal government produces the servers and computers
• The federal government produces the servers and computers it uses, not to go off on a tangent, companies
• Borne said she had them on her computer and would offer them.
• I'll just have them on my computer. Oh, I'll offer those amendments out. Sure.

Bills: HR171, HCR49, HB632, HB1084, SB310, SB351, SB399

Keywords: HR171, House Resolution 171, M.J. Foster Promise Program, TOPS-Tech, TOPS Tech Award, Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCATCS, financial aid, scholarship, workforce development, career training, technical education, vocational education, postsecondary credential, associate degree, industry-based credential, high-demand jobs, high-wage occupations

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• I was here at the last hearing when they talked about the technology and it wouldn't work on the computers
• I was also there when they did the end-to-end test, and it did work on their computers.
• that I recall from our last hearing is the claim that, well, we're using Windows ME or whatever computers
• Phase two: as we get into setting up Wi-Fi access points and computer panic buttons—we’re not going to
• But in terms of that specific opt-out, that’s a question probably for the... have a computer panic button

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard a presentation from Senator Kevin Payne on Arizona’s school safety interoperability communication systems, which he said were inspired by the Parkland and Uvalde shootings and designed to bypass overwhelmed 911 systems through panic-button alerts, live camera access, and direct communication with law enforcement. Committee members broadly praised the concept as a school safety tool, while also noting it should complement, not replace, school resource officers. Senator Payne said the audit had not fully captured the systems’ value and emphasized what he saw in Yavapai County as a successful example. Auditor General Lindsay Perry then summarized the second special audit in the JLAC school safety series, explaining that it reviewed whether fund expenditures were authorized, whether purchased systems met statutory requirements, and whether procurement followed applicable standards. She noted that 12 of 14 law enforcement agencies had provided follow-up information, while Pinal and La Paz counties had not, and that the committee had requested additional details on participating and non-participating schools. Members pressed Perry about Pinal County’s refusal to respond and about delays in payment to Mutualink, and several members defended the committee’s oversight role. The committee then heard from the vendors. Mutualink’s CEO said the system is intended to connect schools, dispatch, law enforcement, fire, and EMS through live video, floor plans, and group communications, and argued that implementation problems often stem from training, infrastructure, and coordination rather than the technology itself. Motorola Solutions described its work in Maricopa, Yuma, and Tucson, including panic alarms, radio and dispatch integration, and school participation challenges; it said Tucson canceled its contract after schools declined to join. Navigate 360 described its Cochise County project as a success story, saying 60 of 69 schools were implemented, with ongoing training and support, but acknowledged it did not yet meet all statutory criteria and that two charter schools had opted out. Members repeatedly raised concerns about procurement, inconsistent implementation, rural infrastructure, training, and whether the systems met all statutory requirements, and vendors said they would follow up on those issues.

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• They did not make NVIDIA chips; they built computers there, especially Dell computers.
• For exports, it's computer parts and chips, and then for imports, it's built computers and phones.
• Roughly about 70% to 80% are built computers and phones.
• Also, again, those Dell computers and tablets, etc., that are steadily crossing at Santa Teresa.

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• A lot of people don't have computers at home, but they have their phones.
• year we're going to work on credit recovery capstones where students can recover credits not on a computer
• Their computers, it was a 1st grade class, and they were doing math and, um, they didn't get it right
• In our, in our, uh, student development classes, so being able to, some computers did it well, some didn't
• do, uh, I, I really hope that we can get some, uh, uh, some PD on it because someone, um, that is computer

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• The cap is. computed as 10%.
• Uh, the tax itself is computed on the entity's margin, which is defined as the total revenue less the
• There is also an alternative calculation referred to as the EZ computation for entities that have less
• than 20 million in revenue, total revenue, uh, that, that does not involve, uh, the computation of that
• with less than 20 million in total revenue and the rate for that, uh, computation is 0.331%.

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• The cap is computed as 10%.
• The tax itself is computed on the entity. margin, which is defined as the total revenue less the greater
• for entities that have less than 20 million in revenue, total revenue, and that does not involve computation
• And then as I mentioned, there is a separate rate for the easy computation, which again is for entities
• with less than $20 million in total revenue. and the rate for that computation is 0.331 percent.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <00:08:27.560> phone<00:08:28.160> and<00:08:28.320> every<00:08:28.520> computer
• <00:08:29.000> in making every phone and every computer in making every phone and every computer
• 00:09:28.839> would<00:09:28.960> make<00:09:29.160> every<00:09:29.360> computer
• that again, would make every computer that again, would make every computer and<00:09:29.839>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I mean, but a computer program, just like a corporation, is a creation of humankind.
• I mean, but a computer program just not.
• We can and should disallow computers from overriding medical professionals.
• We can and should disallow computers We can and should disallow computers from<01:12:19.360>
• Courts have held that computer code is speech. It's a dual nature.

Bills: HF357, HF3389, HF1434, HF2500, HF1606

Keywords: HF357, hasenpfeffer, card games, social skill game, Minnesota gambling law, tournament, contest, prize limit, low-stakes gaming, card game exemption, gambling exemption, cribbage, bridge, euchre, pinochle, Texas hold'em, whist, skat, sheepshead, gin

Transcript Highlights:

• thought about a lot for people, but it is the central core... ...people, but it is the central core computer
• It is everything for most state employees when they turn on their computer.
• And it sounds complicated, but what it really is is the process of maintaining this critical computer
• state can be modern... ...current, and that at no point I would like to do that, but we don’t have a computer
• And he said, at some point you reach a point where you can't just have the computer on the left side

Keywords: 928, house, all

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• College, the College of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing.
• The new initiative, the College of Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity computing.
• You get a good four-year degree in computer science in a year or 2.
• Don't use dual key log in on their computers. Look, if you don't do that, you are a target.
• is the person sitting in front of a computer in educating that person as we've talked about training

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• We will be communicating back and forth either by cell phone or through the computer.
• Well, whether it be cell phones or laptop computers, those computers have the same types of firewalls
• built into those computers.
• You know, it's really good working with us to enable all those security features. those computers uh
• for instance I can I those computers uh for instance I can I have<00:50:02.480> a<00:50:02.640

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard an overview from Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner Randy White on the state’s juvenile detention network and several facility projects. He identified the currently operating detention centers as Boyd County for females, Breathitt County for low-risk males, Fayette County for high-risk males, Adair County for high-risk youth from Jefferson and surrounding counties, Warren County for high-risk males, and McCracken County for low-risk males. Members asked about capacity and staffing; White said Boyd County houses 33 and is usually near full, Breathitt County is about half full, Fayette County runs about 80-90% full, Campbell County’s operational limit is about 25 due to staffing, Adair County can hold 60 and has hit capacity several times this year, Warren County holds 43 and usually runs near capacity, and McCracken County holds 43 and is not currently full. He said staffing is generally harder in higher-risk facilities and in metropolitan areas because of wages and housing costs. White then updated the committee on the Louisville Detention Center downtown renovation and the Lyon facility project. For the Louisville downtown facility, he said schematic design and design development are complete, construction documents are expected by late February or early March, bids are anticipated in April, and completion is projected for March 2027. He explained the delay is due to extensive renovation work needed to bring the building up to current building, life-safety, ACA, and PREA standards, including security, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, food service, and roof work. The project is designed for 64 beds for high-risk Jefferson County boys, with the facility currently vacant and those youth being housed in Adair County and Campbell County. For the Lyon project, he said the contract was issued November 21, 2024, demolition is underway, completion is expected June 14, 2026, and the facility will have 34 beds in four pods for low-risk offenders; he said the project appears to be on time and on budget within the $4.5 million authorization. The committee also discussed the medical services contract. DJJ officials said they are reviewing whether to continue with the current state contract provider, Wellpath, or pursue an RFP, while retaining current merit staff and continuing oversight through four nurse program administrators. They said DJJ uses a state master agreement to staff nurses, APRNs, and the chief medical officer, and that the current contract is about $20 million per year. Members asked about Wellpath’s bankruptcy filing; officials said they were aware of it, asked questions, and were told it would not affect Kentucky service delivery or contracting, though they could not recall the bankruptcy type and offered to provide more detail later. They also said DJJ is working with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to become a Medicaid provider, and any future contractual partner will need to be a Medicaid provider. Finally, White described the proposed high-acuity juvenile mental health treatment facility. He said DJJ must accept court-ordered youth even when they have severe mental illness, but detention centers are not equipped to treat those youth and private psychiatric hospitals often refuse them or discharge them early. He argued that a dedicated secure treatment facility is needed for a small number of highly violent, high-need youth who require intensive psychiatric care and are disruptive in detention. The facility would provide behavioral and psychiatric treatment, reduce delays caused by lack of beds or outside placements, and serve youth determined by clinical assessment to need a secure treatment environment. No votes were taken during the discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• So computers and electronics are on the top of that list on both sides, and that is in billions, not
• The computer and electronic products make sense. Thank you.
• This slide right here, the computer and electronic products make sense, but the transportation equipment

Bills: HB2754

Keywords: Arizona Commerce Authority, business development, economic growth, small business support, job creation, Board of Directors, e-verify, grant administration, 1182, all

Summary: The Committee on International Trade heard a presentation from Monica Villalobos, President and CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, who shared trade and economic data on Hispanic businesses and consumers in Arizona and nationally. She emphasized that Hispanics are a major economic driver, that small and medium-sized businesses are central to trade, and that tariffs and border disruptions can disproportionately hurt smaller exporters and importers. She also described the Chamber’s district-level trade profiles and an upcoming business engagement tour to Mexico City aimed at matching Arizona and Mexican small businesses. Members asked about major Mexico trade products, transportation equipment, and what the state could do to support small businesses; Villalobos said access to capital and technical assistance are the biggest needs, especially as some federal support has been cut. The committee then took up HB 2754, which would expand the Arizona Commerce Authority board to include the chairs of the Senate Finance Committee and House International Trade Committee, shift oversight of trade offices to legislative appropriation, require annual reporting on trade office activities to JLBC, and remove the sunset date for the Arizona Competes program. The sponsor argued the bill would restore legislative oversight and give lawmakers a stronger role in trade office decisions and the Competes Fund. Members generally supported the bill’s oversight goals, though some raised concerns about the board changes and indicated they might seek amendments later. The committee voted 5-0 with two present and three absent to give HB 2754 a do pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• can hear us, and there shouldn't be any massive muffling, but we are having some trouble with our computers
• But we are having some trouble with our computers.
• Yes, the computer systems have been a little messy today. Okay, any other questions? Thank you.

Bills: HB2091, HB2118, HB2122, HB2138

Keywords: insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, mobile food vendors, licensure, food safety, statewide regulations, health standards, zoning, temporary vendors, technical registration, engineering, architect, land surveyor, reciprocity, endorsement, qualification standards, firefighter

Summary: The Commerce Committee heard three bills and held House Bill 2118. House Bill 2091 would increase the maximum assessment DIFI can charge domestic insurers based on admitted assets, with future adjustments tied to inflation beginning July 1, 2027. Supporters, including the sponsor and industry representatives, said the fees have not been updated in 25 years, Arizona’s regulatory workload has grown substantially, and the measure would help DIFI hire staff, reduce reliance on contractors, and speed insurance approvals without raising premiums. The committee recommended the bill do pass on an 11-0 vote. House Bill 2138 would clarify that professional firefighters in city, town, county, or fire district departments are covered for workers’ compensation when injured while traveling to or from work or mandatory assignments. Testimony from Queen Creek and a firefighter described a real claim denial caused by a loophole in current law, arguing the bill restores original legislative intent and protects recruitment and public safety response. The County Supervisors Association said it was neutral and requested removal of “county” from the definition because counties do not employ firefighters; the sponsor said a floor amendment would address that. The committee passed the bill 11-0. House Bill 2122 makes clarifying changes to reciprocity or endorsement qualifications for registration of certain BTR-related professions, including adding reciprocity with the United Kingdom that was omitted from last year’s law. The sponsor described it as a cleanup bill to support workforce development and make it easier for professionals to do business in Arizona. The committee approved the bill 11-0, and the meeting adjourned after all three measures received unanimous do-pass recommendations.

Transcript Highlights:

• We were trying to get Miss Doyle's computer to be able to talk to that TV screen, and that's the reason
• I apologize that the computer didn't talk.
• I apologize that the computer didn't talk, and we didn't have the copies.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• completely computer-generated images.
• Particularly, there were 100% computer-generated images that, before these bills, were not illegal in
• I oversee our computer crimes unit. And I want to thank you also.
• I oversee our computer crimes unit. And I want to thank you also.
• That helps our computer folks because they don't have to look at as much of the material.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The request is for $865,000 to allow the department to strategically replace aging computers each year
• So that's for our computer systems, many of which are over five years old. more than four to five years
• old, which is like five generations of computers.
• So we're looking to update computer systems and also safeguard what the youth can access on their devices

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• reintroduction, the new bill and the Senate author, Senator Matthews, have just not been behind the computer
• just not behind Senator Matthews have just not behind the<00:15:52.360> the<00:15:52.519> computer
• or<00:15:53.199> what<00:15:53.319> have<00:15:53.480> been the the computer
• wall or what have been the the computer wall or what have been joined<00:15:53.920> together<

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We ask the public to get online and make appointments, but many don't have a computer or Wi-Fi.
• /c><00:11:54.480> a appointments but many don't have a appointments but many don't have a computer
• <00:11:55.480> or computer or computer or Wi-Fi<00:11:57.560> I<00:11:57.680> know

Keywords: Roll Call 00:30 HB 15 Discussion 04:24 HB 15 Vote 07:13 HB 161 Discussion 10:05 Hb 161 Vote 19:34, 958, all

Summary: The House Transportation Committee held its first meeting of the 2025 session, established a quorum, welcomed new members and staff, and reviewed basic committee procedures, including phone silence, speaking through the chair, and the 24-hour amendment rule. The chair then moved to the agenda, which consisted of two bills. House Bill 15, sponsored by Representative Rudy, would lower Kentucky’s learner’s permit age to 15 to match surrounding states. Supporters said it would give parents more choice and help young drivers get licensed earlier; one member explained her yes vote by describing strong support from middle school students. The bill passed the committee with favorable expression, with Representative Lehman voting no and others voting yes. House Bill 161, sponsored by Representative Jackson, would allow third-party entities to process driver’s license renewals, not initial licenses. Jackson said the goal was to improve access after the state reduced renewal locations from county offices to regional centers, creating long travel times and long waits, especially for rural and older residents. He said the third-party model could be used by approved businesses or agencies, with an average added fee of about $2 to $5, and that it would still require the same vision-screening process. Members asked about Real ID renewals, timing, local testing options, and eye exam requirements. The bill also received favorable expression, and the committee adjourned after completing the agenda.

Transcript Highlights:

• For instance, I went and got oil last weekend, and they had it on their computer that my car card had
• I just didn't give them the new card to put in their computer or showed them the new card, and it was
• when I go buy something with my card in Texas, and it's something's not right, it pops up on their computer

Bills: HB1590, HB3075, HB3548, HB3661, HB3986, HB4273, HB4346

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, youth entrepreneurship, tax exemption, small business, income tax, Oklahoma Youth Entrepreneurs Promotion and Development Act, HB3661, Oklahoma sales tax, sales tax exemption, revenue and taxation