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• reporting of suspected financial abuse and fraud to appropriate federal entities dedicated to combating cyber-related

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Banking and Finance met and initially lacked a quorum, so it began as a subcommittee before later obtaining enough members to act. The committee took up a consent calendar containing AB 501, AB 683, and AB 1278, all of which were approved for passage to their next committees, with AB 501 sent to Judiciary and AB 683 and AB 1278 sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 871, which was presented as a measure to strengthen protections against elder financial abuse and scams by improving reporting and training requirements for financial institutions and mandated reporters. The author described the bill as a response to widespread elder fraud, including a personal family experience, and explained that the bill would add reporting guidance to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and the Federal Trade Commission. Supporters, including the California Welfare Directors Association and several local government and advocacy representatives, said the bill would help identify patterns, improve coordination, and potentially stop fraudulent transfers more quickly. The California Bankers Association did not oppose the bill but raised concerns about whether IC3 is the right reporting channel in every case, whether a dollar threshold should apply, and how institutions would operationalize customer notification requirements. Several committee members spoke in support, emphasizing the prevalence and sophistication of scams targeting older adults and the need to avoid imposing civil penalties or undue liability on financial institutions. The author said she was working with stakeholders to address concerns and keep the bill effective. AB 871 was then approved on a due pass motion to the Judiciary Committee, and the roll was left open briefly for absent members before the meeting adjourned.

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• WHEN IT COMES TO CYBER SECURITY, FLORIDIANS' PERSONAL DATA AND THE IT INFRASTRUCTURE OF OUR STATE, OUR

Bills: SJR3 , SB5 , SJR36 , SJR3 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB5 , SB21 , SB72 , SB140 , SB262 , SB370 , SB372 , SB495 , SB627 , SB703 , SB764 , SB842 , SB971 , SB790 , SB767 , SB480 , SB1066 , SR44 , SR135 , SR171 , SR180 , SR185 , SR187 , SR188 , SR191 , SR197 , SR198 , SR199 , SR200

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• underscores how collaboration in the academic community and within government. grows a trained spectrum and cyber

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: spectrum policy, FCC auction authority, national security, innovation, technology development, 9-1-1 modernization, adaptive technologies, China competition

Summary: The meeting centered on the critical examination of spectrum policy and its implications for innovation and national security. The committee discussed the lapse of the FCC's spectrum auction authority, which has been in effect since March 2023, emphasizing the urgency of restoring this authority to maintain U.S. technological leadership against competitors like China. Witnesses provided testimony regarding the need for adaptive and reconfigurable spectrum technologies to enhance communication capabilities for both civilian and military applications. Senator Klobuchar highlighted the importance of modernizing 9-1-1 systems and ensuring robust emergency communication frameworks leveraging new spectrum innovations.

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• Our enforcement and compliance division, cyber security efforts, dealer licensing programs, and certainly
• It's a lot of money for cyber security.
• The request is less than what was requested last session, but it is a large. cyber defense that we want
• detection, deterrence, and cybersecurity, COVID put the UI program on the map for sophisticated fraud and cyber

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

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• Statewide and internet crimes have more than 10-fold increased over the last 10 years, from almost 1,200 cyber
• years from last uh 10 years less than 10 years from almost<00:15:03.079><c> 1,200</c><00:15:03.639><c> cyber
• c> in</c><00:15:04.480><c> 2016</c><00:15:05.480><c> to</c><00:15:05.759><c> over</c> almost 1,200 cyber
• tips in 2016 to over almost 1,200 cyber tips in 2016 to over 12,000<00:15:07.079><c> uh</c><00:15:07.279

Committee: House Capital Investment

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• In 2025, NCMEC received 1.5 million cyber tips related to GAI CSAM, an increase from 67,000 tips in 2024
• am a certified computer forensic examiner with over 15 years of experience in digital forensics and cyber
• the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and in that capacity, I'm also attached to our cyber
• am a certified computer forensic examiner with over 15 years of experience in digital forensics and cyber
• There were no obvious signs that anything was artificial in the images of the cyber tip.

Committee: Joint Protection and Victim Services Committee

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• Michael, and the Elk River area, said he has taught college cyber security and computer forensics courses
• Michael, and the Elk River area, said he has taught college cyber security and computer forensics courses
• would like to teach. have taught uh for seven years College have taught uh for seven years College cyber
• security</c><00:08:44.640><c> uh</c><00:08:44.760><c> computer</c><00:08:45.080><c> forensics</c> cyber
• security uh computer forensics cyber security uh computer forensics related<00:08:45.839><c> courses

Committee: Senate Education Finance

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• resources in order to protect personnel, the public, and court systems from physical, online, and cyber

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• resources in order to protect personnel, the public, and court systems from physical, online, and cyber

Summary: The Legislature convened in joint convention for the 2026 State of the Judiciary, escorting Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the Associate Justices to the rostrum and recognizing statewide constitutional officers in attendance. Legislative leaders welcomed the court and framed the address around the importance of judicial independence, equal justice, and the judiciary’s role in California’s democracy. Chief Justice Guerrero reported on several major judicial branch priorities. She emphasized rising threats to judges and court security, the need to extend authority for remote proceedings beyond its current sunset, and the ongoing implementation of the CARE Act in all 58 counties, including data on petitions, agreements, and plans. She also discussed trial court funding and persistent judgeship shortages, especially in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, where congested calendars have led to case dismissals and heavy use of temporary assigned judges. The Chief Justice also addressed the judiciary’s response to artificial intelligence, including guidance on generative AI, deepfakes, and evidence issues, as well as concerns about federal immigration enforcement at courthouses and its effect on access to justice. She reviewed corrective actions after the February 2025 bar exam problems, including scoring adjustments, a return to in-person testing, and rule changes for attorney admissions. She closed by noting judicial salary concerns, the 100th anniversary of the Judicial Council, and the need for continued collaboration with the Governor and Legislature. No votes were taken. The joint convention ordered the State of the Judiciary address printed in the Journal as a separate appendix and then adjourned, with an invitation extended to a reception with the Chief Justice later that evening.

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• resources in order to protect personnel, the public, and court systems from physical, online, and cyber

Summary: The Legislature recessed into a joint convention for the 2026 State of the Judiciary, escorted the California Supreme Court justices to the rostrum, and heard remarks from legislative leaders and Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. The speakers emphasized judicial independence, the rule of law, and the importance of the courts as a co-equal branch of government. The Chief Justice framed her address as a calm report on the judiciary’s work and major challenges, while thanking legislative and executive partners for collaboration. Chief Justice Guerrero highlighted several policy and operational issues facing the courts. She urged continued support for remote proceedings, noting more than 6 million remote hearings since 2022 and strong user satisfaction, and discussed the CARE Act’s statewide implementation, including petition and agreement numbers and the recent expansion to cover certain bipolar disorders. She also raised concerns about judicial security and privacy, threats and negative rhetoric toward judges, courthouse access issues tied to federal immigration enforcement, and the need for more judgeships and funding in high-need counties such as Riverside and San Bernardino. She also discussed the judiciary’s response to artificial intelligence, including guidance on generative AI, deepfakes, and evidence admissibility, and reported corrective actions after the troubled February 2025 bar exam, including scoring adjustments, expanded provisional licensing, and a return to in-person testing. Additional points included proposed ongoing funding for trial courts, long-standing judicial salary disparities, and the Judicial Council’s 100th anniversary. No votes were taken; the joint convention concluded with the address ordered printed in the Journal and an invitation to a reception for members and guests.

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• AIRPORT FOR STAGING OF EQUIPMENT AND CLARIFY THE INSTANCES AIRPORTS MUST NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF CYBER

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• From community violence and firearms concerns to SRO gaps and cyber security threats, the challenges
• From community violence and firearms concerns to SRO gaps and cyber security threats, the challenges
• From community violence and firearms concerns to SRO gaps and cyber security threats, the challenges
• From community violence and firearms concerns to SRO gaps and cyber security threats, the challenges
• From community violence and firearms concerns to SRO gaps and cyber security threats, the challenges

Committee: Senate Education Finance

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• What the sales tax holiday actually targets is the period between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
• So unless you get down at the tree and celebrate Cyber Monday, Mr.
• What the sales tax holiday actually targets is the periods between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
• So unless you get down at the tree and celebrate Cyber Monday, Mr.
• Speaker, then we're not pointing out any kind of religious Cyber Monday, Mr.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2681 , SB5467 , SB5820 , SB5863 , SB5892 , SCR8406 , HB2487 , HB2711 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB6278

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government

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• advance the whole-of-state cybersecurity plan and support local government and school districts in their cyber
• Thank you for your continued support and whole of state cyber security plan and whole of state cyber
• government and school districts<00:49:33.839><c> in</c><00:49:34.079><c> their</c><00:49:34.240><c> cyber
• </c><00:49:34.640><c> defenses,</c> districts in their cyber defenses, districts in their cyber defenses

Committee: Senate Finance

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• He said they are asking for $3.5 million in 2028-29 to permanently fund the branch's cyber security program
• mile to the IRS rate of 67 cents per mile, $3.5 million in 2028-29 to permanently fund the branch's cyber
• mile to the IRS rate of 67 cents per mile, $3.5 million in 2028-29 to permanently fund the branch's cyber
• <01:20:42.719><c> fund</c><01:20:43.080><c> the</c><01:20:43.199><c> Branch's</c><01:20:43.639><c> cyber
• </c> permanently fund the Branch's cyber permanently fund the Branch's cyber security<01:20:44.520><c

Bills: HF2233 , HF1524 , HF1893 , HF1396 , HF2456 , HF2959 , HF2300 , HF2412 , HF3022 , HF2825 , HF1862 , HF1373 , HF1039 , HF3070

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• to 4.8 million professionals<01:18:07.280><c> needed</c><01:18:07.840><c> in</c><01:18:08.159><c> cyber
• </c><01:18:08.560><c> security</c> professionals needed in cyber security professionals needed in cyber
• > doctorate program so we can actually doctorate program so we can actually train<01:18:18.719><c> cyber
• </c><01:18:20.960><c> You</c> train cyber security professionals.
• You train cyber security professionals.

Bills: HF2430 , HF2433

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation

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• operations in the event of a disaster, limiting access to information systems, in particular that's good cyber
• operations in the event of a disaster, limiting access to information systems, in particular that's good cyber
• operations in the event of a disaster, limiting access to information systems, in particular that's good cyber
• Limiting access to information systems, in particular that's good cyber hygiene, and so I'm curious when
• That's good cyber hygiene practice.

Bills: HF1867 , HF1240

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency

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• Center of partnering with the Minnesota Center of Excellence<01:13:45.520><c> with</c><01:13:45.760><c> cyber
• /c><01:13:46.199><c> security</c><01:13:47.040><c> and</c><01:13:47.199><c> we</c> Excellence with cyber
• security and we Excellence with cyber security and we have<01:13:47.560><c> others</c><01:13:47.960>
• on</c><01:15:17.199><c> that</c><01:15:17.480><c> one</c><01:15:18.480><c> um</c><01:15:18.639><c> cyber
• </c> temperatures Etc on that one um cyber temperatures Etc on that one um cyber security<01:15:20.040

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

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• may recall, if you were members of the committee or if you may have read in the paper, we added a cyber
• being like an integrating piece between state government and the federal government with regard to cyber
• defense and also establishing partnerships with non-state and non-federal entities in the cyber realm
• A little bit of detail about what the cyber coordination cell does and ...
• The cyber coordination cell does, and we think that it's been very, very important in assisting us in

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

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• I know ISP right now focuses heavily on criminal cyber activities, so people are, you know, trying to
• steal money from you or take some of your assets or do something other criminal through cyber.

Summary: The committee first heard a budget presentation for the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), which is in the middle of a multi-year consolidation of IT staff and functions from other agencies. The analyst and administrator explained that ITS now has 243 authorized FTP, with more growth expected as Health and Welfare IT staff move over, and that much of ITS’s budget is driven by personnel, security, and pass-through technology purchases funded through dedicated revenues. The agency’s main 2027 requests included a personnel cash transfer to move costs off general fund and onto dedicated funds, $2.7 million for enterprise firewall/security upgrades, continued access to a federal E-CORE grant for an AI/data repository project, and funding for the Health and Welfare modernization/consolidation. Members asked about the grant, the 3% holdback, whether Health and Welfare’s budget would be reduced, the cost of delaying security upgrades, and why the agency’s FTP count has grown while overall IT costs are being centralized. ITS Administrator Alberto Gonzalez emphasized that the agency is defending against more than 100 million cyberattacks per month, with only a small fraction getting through, and said the firewall request was a critical security need. He said consolidation has produced efficiencies and a net reduction in IT personnel statewide, while also improving security and service delivery. He also explained that the agency is working on a possible policy change to separate continuously appropriated cash into a different fund for cleaner accounting. Questions from members focused on cybersecurity, bandwidth pressures from video/body-cam traffic, procurement speed, AI uses, and the rationale for office furnishings and equipment requests tied to the Health and Welfare move. The committee then moved to the Idaho State Tax Commission budget, another roughly $55 million portfolio with five programs and 447 authorized FTP. The analyst noted that the commission’s budget is heavily general-fund supported, but it also has several dedicated funds and large continuously appropriated flows tied to tax distributions and rebates. For fiscal year 2027, the commission requested additional dedicated-fund support for property tax outreach, $400,000 for GenTax automation, use of dedicated funds for the chief operating officer, replacement items, and the governor’s rescission. Chairman Jeff McRae said the agency returns more than $7.8 billion in revenue for about $55 million in spending, but warned the commission is at a “tipping point” where further cuts would reduce its ability to process revenue and serve taxpayers. Members questioned the commission about phone wait times, staffing levels, the multi-state tax compact, conformity work tied to the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and the parental choice tax credit program. McRae said the call center would need about 45 staff to meet standard service levels but currently has about seven, and that conformity changes would require significant software, form, and testing work, likely with overtime and possible taxpayer filing delays. He also explained that the tax credit program was designed with electronic-only applications, income prioritization, audits, and criminal penalties to reduce fraud. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided; the meeting consisted of budget presentations, member questions, and agency responses.