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• So those of us in the room, you know, we took it a tour to the Florida digital service during our last
• We discuss lessons learned.
• And so we learn a lot from that because if that is done well, that really outlines.
• It's a lesson learned and it's something we're having to emphasize.
• And so hopefully this has been a lesson learned that will end the lessons learned.

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• So just a lesson learned, and we got that cleaned up and learned some things from that.
• So just a lesson learned, and we got that cleaned up and learned some things from that moving forward
• The rigor is at college learning.
• This is what I was surprised to learn.
• This is what I was surprised to learn.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Um that's that's digital space or not.
• Uh and so it's a 10m module learn.
• investigator of the AI machine learning investigator of the AI machine learning hub.<01:20:07.840
• :21:15.679> and which is the enhancement in learning and which is the enhancement in learning
• software that does the machine learning software that does the machine learning and<01:46:24.639

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Intelligence Task Force met with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. The first presentation was from the National Retail Federation on artificial intelligence in the retail sector. NRF described AI use cases in three areas: consumer-facing tools such as chatbots, product descriptions, and marketing; employee-facing tools such as company-specific apps trained on employee manuals; and internal uses such as supply chain forecasting, inventory planning, fraud detection, cybersecurity, and coding support. The presenters said retail has been among the top deployers of AI and emphasized that the goal is to improve both customer and employee experience. NRF also outlined its principles for responsible AI use, organized around governance and risk management, customer engagement and trust, workforce applications, and business partner accountability. The group said retailers should maintain strong internal oversight, be transparent with customers, ensure compliance with existing laws, closely review workforce-related uses because they can be high-risk, and clearly define responsibilities between retailers and third-party developers. In policy discussion, NRF urged a tiered approach focused first on high-risk uses such as hiring, health care, financial, mortgage, and rental decisions, warned against fragmented rules that could favor only the largest firms, and encouraged voluntary standards and worker upskilling incentives. In response to a question about dynamic pricing, NRF said its members do not target consumers based on pricing and offered to follow up with more information. The committee then moved to a follow-up discussion on energy policy and data centers, hearing from Bartley Cleland of NetChoice. He explained that AI runs largely in data centers and that cloud computing shifts processing and storage away from individual devices, which he argued improves efficiency and can reduce costs. He said electricity demand has been rising over time and that AI will increase compute-related electricity use, but framed electricity as a normal input to economic growth. No votes or formal actions were taken after these presentations.

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• founder and president of Tech Pals, a youth-led nonprofit that has helped more than 5,000 seniors learn
• more than nonprofit that has helped more than 5,000<00:15:43.120> seniors<00:15:44.399> learn
• <00:15:44.800> digital<00:15:45.519> literacy<00:15:46.399> and And whereas
• literacy for older supporting digital literacy for older adults<00:17:18.880> and<00:17:19.199
• literacy along with clean water digital literacy along with clean water solutions<00:17:45.039> and

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I also want to add that, in addition to all the classes and learning and networking that they do the
• But every year we are at the Center for Literacy and Learning, we acknowledge one particular member of
• Available is digitized credentials. Senator 367 by Center Edmonds.
• House Bill 1203 provides for parent-driven learning cooperatives.
• A parent-driven learning cooperative operates as a voluntary association of parents who choose to come

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

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• learned a lot during the pandemic. learned a lot during the pandemic.
• I think we all learned testimony.
• Can they be digital? How has How remote? Can they be digital?
• they're digitized once we receive them. they're digitized once we receive them.
• those are analog, the rest are digital. those are analog, the rest are digital.

Keywords: Investments in Information Technology Improvement & Modernization Projects Oversight Board will met upon adjournment of both chambers. The time set is noon on YouTube, But the official time will likely vary based on chamber proceedings. Meeting start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:00 Tools for Managing Remote Work Kentucky Personnel Cabinet 00:00:30 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 00:20:20 Cabinet for Health and Family Services 00:33:10 Housing, Buildings and Construction 00:47:40 Commonwealth Office of Technology 00:56:20, 958, all

Summary: The committee received testimony from Personnel Cabinet Secretary Mary Elizabeth Bailey and Deputy Secretary Robert Long on the state’s telecommuting policy. Bailey explained that telecommuting in the executive branch is governed by a statewide policy requiring eligible employees to work in the office three days a week and telecommute up to two days a week. Eligibility depends first on the position, not the person: public-facing jobs, roles requiring special equipment or insecure document handling, and other duties that cannot be performed remotely are not eligible. Employees and managers must complete training, sign agreements, comply with safety and IT requirements, and telecommuting privileges can be revoked for poor performance or discipline. She said the cabinet audits compliance and that telecommuting has helped maintain services during inclement weather, disasters, and building renovations. Bailey also said about 33% of the workforce is hybrid, 11% telecommutes full-time, and 56% does not telecommute. Members asked about cost savings, eligibility, discipline, and technology requirements. Bailey said she did not have statewide cost-savings figures and referred that question to the Finance and Administration Cabinet. She said employees must have reliable connectivity and appropriate equipment, but there is no fixed broadband speed requirement; if an employee cannot connect, they must come into the office. She also said telecommuting postings indicate whether a position is eligible, and that performance issues are handled through progressive discipline rather than being ignored. Transportation Cabinet officials then described how their agency manages remote work. Deputy Secretary Mike Hancock, along with IT and human resources leaders, said the cabinet follows the executive branch policy and actively manages telecommuting employees through Microsoft Teams, VPN access, daily standups, project tracking, and manager oversight. They said more than 2,600 of the cabinet’s 4,000 employees cannot telecommute because their jobs are public-facing or field-based, while about 35% are eligible to telecommute up to two days per week. The cabinet also has 13 state employees and 94 contract employees working full-time remotely in IT. Officials said telecommuting has improved recruitment and retention, supported emergency response and weather operations, and allowed the cabinet to continue working during storms and other disruptions. Members asked about phone equipment, monitoring, and “mouse jiggler” devices; officials said phones are often forwarded to personal or state devices, Teams shows real-time availability, and managers rely on daily accountability and project management tools to monitor work.

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• And those with three or more digital skills earn 45% more.
• Um, I feel like the digital native example is at a level superficial, right?
• Um, I feel like the digital native example is at a level superficial, right?
• Um, I feel like the digital native example is at a level superficial, right?
• Um, I feel like the digital native example is at a level superficial, right?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met without a quorum, so the minutes were not approved. The main presentation was from retired economics professors John Garren and Dr. Kums, who discussed their Bluegrass Institute research on teacher compensation in Kentucky since the Kentucky Education Reform Act era. They said teacher base salaries, adjusted for inflation, have declined over the last decade, while state-paid “on-behalf” benefits such as pension and health insurance contributions have risen sharply; they argued total teacher compensation has increased modestly overall, but less than per-pupil funding. They also presented broader context on staffing growth, declining average daily attendance, Kentucky’s low share of teachers among total school staff, and flat or weak NAEP and ACT performance trends, including widening white-Black score gaps on NAEP. Members questioned the methodology and interpretation of the compensation figures. Representative Bojanowski argued the on-behalf calculations may overstate teacher compensation because they include insurance and pension costs that also benefit classified employees and retirees, and he asked for clarification on the denominator used to derive the per-teacher amount. Representative Truit said the presentation could be misleading if it implies teachers earn $94,000 in salary, and he objected to framing pension stabilization payments as teacher pay. The presenters responded that they were using total compensation, not salary alone, said they had divided total personnel-related on-behalf payments by the relevant staff count, and promised to review and send a technical explanation. Representative Truit and Chairman Typton both emphasized that compensation should be viewed as salary plus benefits, not salary alone, and noted that pension contributions are part of the cost of employing teachers. The presenters said their intent was to show the full compensation package and its relevance to labor supply and teacher shortages, not to claim that individual teachers earn the total compensation figure as salary. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the decision to revisit the minutes at a later meeting due to the lack of quorum.

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• they do and how they do it and I learned they do and how they do it and I learned a<00:28:40.640
• <00:46:02.240> licenses<00:46:03.359> and<00:46:03.599> the verified digital
• solution that solves the last digital solution that solves the last mile<00:46:57.040> of<00:
• > Currently, digitally verified licensing Currently, digitally verified licensing programs<00:47:09.040
• <00:49:27.520> application OPLC with a complete digital application OPLC with a complete digital

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Children should learn from their mistakes and not die from them. Thank you.
• Children should learn from their mistakes and not die from them. Thank you.
• Children should learn from their mistakes and not die from them. Thank you.
• could be done by teaching kids digital could be done by teaching kids digital literacy<01:30:48.239
• this committee this year was to learn this committee this year was to learn more<01:32:15.440>

Bills: HF1392, HF2233, HF695, HF2228, HF1289

Keywords: consumer protection, restitution, attorney general, consumer enforcement, unclaimed funds, victim compensation, settlement funds, special revenue fund, general fund, restitution account, consumer fraud, state treasury, eligible consumers, distribution of funds, tax subtraction, income tax, refund, unpaid compensation, Minnesota Department of Revenue, consumer redress

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• <00:55:08.799> the<00:55:09.799> usual 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.
• 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.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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.

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• I also learned the value of a simple internet connection.
• Interagency coordination is essential to closing the digital divide.
• divide, or just close the digital divide, not expand it.
• Trustee, I appreciated meeting with you to learn more about your experience and your goals if you're
• I'd also speak to digital literacy programs.

Keywords: state policy, governance, legislative processes, public concerns, policy improvement

Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.

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• For over 30 years, I've led a digital transformation, focusing on blockchain.
• service providers or companies effectively that custody or transit digital currencies and other digital
• In response, HB 4233 eliminated that auditor access requirement and instead ensures that digital asset
• Texas, as we all know, should be the jurisdiction of choice for the digital assets of the future.
• and digital assets.

Bills: HB111

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• IT'S EXCITING TO LEARN WHAT CAN HAPPEN WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY.
• IT'S EXCITING TO LEARN WHAT CAN HAPPEN WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY.
• WHILE ALL OF THE PLAYERS ARE THERE IT IS LED BY OUR OFFICE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING.
• HOW DO WE GET THEM TO A POINT WHERE THEY UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING?
• IT'S ABOUT DIGITAL ETHICS AND RESPONSIBILITY WE ARE TALKING ABOUT.

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• We've all learned a lot and I am happy to accept the committee amendments.
• This will ensure students are doing the assignment that allows them to learn best.
• Students learn and explore and find new things working cooperatively in a classroom.
• Real experiences, real challenges, and real learning occur with these things.
• You know, recognize that we learn well from hands-on experience.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And digital assets, does that include money? No.
• And digital assets, does that include money? No.
• So any digital asset—I mean, most money is digital now.
• So currently, I guess Louisiana has been receiving these digital assets, I guess, unclaimed digital assets
• It's an exchange that allows you to purchase digital currency, or digital assets.

Summary: The committee took up several House measures. HCR 66, as amended, asked Louisiana Economic Development and the Governor’s Office of Rural Development to study rural parish assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities, and it was moved forward without objection. HB 387, a clarification to allow the fire marshal’s office to review architectural and engineering plans equally, also passed favorably without objection. HB 1223, which would have LED promote Louisiana’s clinical trial capacity and adjust internal review board processes, was amended and moved favorably. HB 950, aimed at helping older adults recognize and avoid fraud through materials and resources from the Office of Elderly Affairs, was reported favorably. HB 975, a routine measure to recreate the Public Service Commission, was also reported favorably. HB 1186, which would create a more uniform statewide building code and licensing system for inspectors, was amended and moved favorably. HB 1222, described as a Grocery Initiative Act to let LED identify ways to address food deserts and food insecurity, was introduced near the end of the meeting. The most extensive debate centered on HB 617, a consumer transparency bill requiring mandatory fees to be included in upfront pricing. The author said the bill was intended to curb hidden fees and help consumers compare prices, with examples such as hotel resort fees and automatic restaurant service charges. Supporters argued it would improve transparency, while opponents from grocery, restaurant, hotel, housing, retail, and business groups said the bill was too broad, vague about terms like “total price,” unclear on enforcement and penalties, and could create compliance burdens and litigation risk, especially for small businesses. Housing advocates opposed the bill’s housing carve-out, arguing it could weaken renters’ ability to bring unfair-practice claims. Senator Morris moved to defer HB 617, and the committee agreed without objection. The committee also heard lengthy testimony on HB 797, which would create a Bayou Gold certification for certain transactional gold vendors that meet state-defined standards such as segregation, insurance, and nearby storage. The sponsor said the goal was to give consumers confidence and encourage vendors to keep gold closer to Louisiana, while critics argued the program would amount to a state endorsement of private companies, create misleading consumer impressions, and expose the state to confusion or liability. The bill drew opposition from the Sound Money Defense League and others, but the committee ultimately reported HB 797 favorably, with the understanding it still had to go to Finance. HB 1228, a hearing-aid cleanup bill updating definitions, contracts, testing periods, and licensing rules, was also moved favorably without objection.

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• members, digital entities.
• <01:48:00.560> uh But it allows for them to be digital uh But it allows for them to be digital
• Now, just to allow for digital economy.
• >> allowing for a digital component. >> allowing for a digital component.
• membership threshold for digital membership threshold for digital associations<01:53:32.960>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Center artistic and cultural digital Center artistic and cultural digital programming<00:10:14.640
• With that, we lay Senate File 2158 for possible inclusion. it we all had some learning of learning it
• we all had some learning of learning to<00:20:08.799> read<00:20:09.080> music<00:20:09.640
• We provide workshops where youth learn this craft and compete in our annual contest.
• <01:30:07.280> from their oral stories um and to learn from their oral stories um and to learn

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It created basically a digital avatar of you with your digital ID, your biometrics, your fingerprints
• It created basically a digital avatar of you with your digital ID, your biometrics, your fingerprints
• It's a space where it's very difficult for her to learn through the traditional learning methods.
• Large learning models. They learn off of us. That's how they learn. They learn off of us.
• That's how they learn.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The newly formed House Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee held its first meeting with member and staff introductions, followed by adoption of the committee rules. Staff explained that the rules mirror House rules, including the chair’s control of the agenda and testimony, and deadlines for amendments and agendas. The committee adopted the rules without objection. The chair then delivered an extended presentation on artificial intelligence, describing AI as a rapidly evolving tool that is already affecting many sectors, including note-taking, media, healthcare, workforce, data centers, and semiconductor manufacturing. He emphasized both the opportunities and risks of AI, including misinformation, deepfakes, job displacement, privacy concerns, and potential misuse by governments, while also highlighting Arizona’s role in chip fabrication, infrastructure, and innovation. He said the committee would meet weekly, hear short presentations from industry and subject-matter experts, and focus on responsible governance that supports innovation without overregulation. Members then shared their perspectives. Several expressed cautious optimism, noting AI’s potential in healthcare, education, public administration, and business, while stressing the need for guardrails, cybersecurity, and human oversight. Members also discussed personal uses of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grok, and transcription apps, and raised concerns about older adults, children, and people with disabilities being affected by AI-generated content or automation. The chair closed by saying the committee would be bipartisan, Arizona-focused, and likely to consider bills as the session progresses, then adjourned the meeting.

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• a digital dollar, digital currency—gets into this third entity and the identity is exposed.
• a digital dollar, digital currency—gets into this third entity and the identity is exposed.
• a digital dollar, digital currency—gets into this third entity and the identity is exposed.
• a digital dollar, digital currency—gets into this third entity and the identity is exposed.
• a digital currency. a digital currency. uh<03:10:34.080> a<03:10:34.319> digital<03

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• By ending the current state tax exemption for digital advertising sales and services and for physical
• Today, we have a largely service-based and increasingly digital economy, but our sales tax base has not
• It would raise more than 300 million in revenues by taxing digital ads.
• With the large by taxing digital ads.
• And that's a major digital sector.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting was a press-style discussion in support of House File 4343, which would end Minnesota’s sales tax exemption for digital advertising services and physical advertising space such as billboards. Supporters said the bill would raise more than $300 million in revenue and allow the state sales tax rate to be reduced, while also modernizing the tax code to reflect a digital, service-based economy. Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota argued the current sales tax base is outdated, too narrow, and unfairly shifts burden onto Minnesota businesses, workers, and property taxpayers. Representative Lislegard said the bill would help fund schools, health care, infrastructure, child care, and local government, and framed it as a response to structural budget gaps and rising property taxes. She said large corporations are not paying their fair share and that the state should cut exemptions rather than reduce public services. Several speakers from labor, education, health care, and the arts backed the proposal, including a working parent who cited high child care costs, an AFSCME representative from Hennepin County Medical Center who said the revenue is needed to support the safety-net hospital, a musician who said streaming and ad-driven platforms profit from artists’ labor, and an educator who criticized social media companies’ impact on youth. The speakers repeatedly argued that major tech and advertising companies such as Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, TikTok, and Spotify should contribute more to public services, while ordinary Minnesotans already pay too much. Representative White closed by acknowledging the bill faces a difficult path but said supporters would keep fighting for it. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the portion provided, and the event ended with one question from the audience.