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• Technology has changed significantly in that time.
• So the technology kind of changes as we go forward.
• Marquita: We don't currently have the technology to push that through.
• Josh McVeigh is my VP of Student Services, Mr.
• Jessica Gonzalez is Executive Director of Student Services. Mr.

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• , mental health services, parenting support, services for children with special needs.
• So now she needs that service.
• So now she needs that service.
• Whether it's medical services, food services, support services, grants are being cut regularly.
• Thank your husband for his service. And thank you for your service as a military spouse.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• And recently, the rising prevalence of live service games requiring online server connections has been
• Books, movies, music, software, and online services are not required to remain a standard.
• And to me, that's, you know, I'm paying a fee, I don't get the service, I get my money back.
• Prices have doubled and tripled across critical technology segments.
• The question isn't whether California and Californians can invent these technologies.

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Scott Price did the work on our technology section, a lot of the advice and work on technology.
• </c><00:09:14.399><c> section,</c> did the work on our technology section, did the work on our technology
• We added a couple of different titles around technology so that instead of having people doing technology
• . different titles around technology.
• </c> the people who are supporting technology the people who are supporting technology instead<00:14:

Committee: Joint Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration

Keywords: 916, all

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• He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. In 1962, Mr.
• company continues to create thousands of high-paying jobs while driving economic opportunity and technological
• Pro Tem, with your permission, the Health and Human Services Committee will be meeting in Hearing Room
• HB 2944, impaired person; Local Human Services; Commerce and Appropriations.
• HB 2944, impaired person; Local Human Services; Commerce and Appropriations.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Certainly appreciate your service to UTEP and the state of Texas, but also your service to the nation
• According to the Department of State Health Services, fentanyl-related deaths have increased from 891
• We certainly appreciate your service, uh, members, any questions?
• Oh, Dewey Marshall, uh, Texas Network of Youth Services, and myself for the bill.
• So she wasn't receiving services from their foster care liaison.

Bills: HB232

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: disaster recovery, natural disaster, weather disaster, emergency relief, flood relief, hurricane relief, storm damage, wildfire, tornado, hail, windstorm, extreme heat, ice storm, snowstorm, property damage, personal injury, temporary housing, relocation assistance, lost wages, state emergency management

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• , so we see this most frequently on the technology side of things, then there can be a multiple award
• There may be a timing issue with one of the two vendors and we need a particular service.
• , so we see this most frequent. is more than one vendor who potentially qualifies to provide a service
• So we see this most frequently on the technology side of things.
• There may be a timing issue with one of the two vendors and we need a particular service.

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• obligation bonds pledge the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the state toward payment of debt service
• We advance sustainable aviation fuels and energy technologies critical to Washington's clean energy future
• In the process, I've become more and more convinced of the role of science as a public service and as
• It was a Forest Service grant, part of the wildfire crisis strategy, that specifically supported the
• Last year's losses included 30% cuts in the Solar Energy Technologies Office, and the consequences were

Summary: The Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, opening a public hearing on Senate Bill 6321, which would authorize up to $6 billion in state general obligation bonds over six years and create the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement within the Department of Commerce. Staff explained that the institute would oversee grants for scientific research and facilities, with the proposal requiring voter approval for the debt and institute creation. Senator Slatter, the prime sponsor, said the bill was intended to stabilize research funding in Washington in response to federal cuts and uncertainty, and noted it was modeled in part on similar efforts in California and Texas. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support. Representatives from Washington State University and the University of Washington described the state’s research enterprise as an economic engine and emphasized the importance of stable funding for jobs, innovation, and competitiveness. University of Washington witnesses said federal funding disruptions had reduced new NIH awards, cut student support, and threatened research programs in medicine, mental health, clean energy, forest resilience, and climate adaptation. Several early-career researchers and union members testified about personal impacts from grant terminations, furloughs, and delayed career transitions, arguing that the bill would help protect scientific work, workforce development, and public health outcomes in Washington. After closing the hearing on SB 6321, the committee moved into executive session. It voted do pass on Substitute House Bill 2525 and sent it to the Rules Committee. The committee also approved a slate of gubernatorial appointments for confirmation recommendation, and then adjourned after thanking staff and members for their work during the session.

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• I really appreciate, um, you being here on behalf of Texas Farm Bureau and also your service as well.
• The amendments ensured that veterans from the Cofa Islands could access VA medical services and federal
• domestic services such as SNAPP or temporary Assistance for Needy Families, FEMA, and in-state tuition
• many of the kids that I went to school with were there at Fort Hood at the time because of their service
• resolution to recognize that and to continue to recognize them and celebrate them for their great service

Committee: House S/C on State-Federal Relations

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• ,</c> other ride share um uh services, other ride share um uh services, transportation<00:22:28.320><
• ,</c><00:24:41.200><c> right,</c> benefiting from this service, right, benefiting from this service,
• come online, they can other technologies come online, they can use<00:25:02.320><c> those.
• Island Energy Services, Albert G. Jr. Island Energy Services, Albert G. Jr.
• This is technology-based. There's no biological involvement. >> Yeah.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Transportation heard several bills, beginning with SB 2010, which would authorize impoundment of motor vehicles for certain alleged or committed traffic violations. The Department of Transportation supported the bill, while the Department of the Attorney General asked for clarification in section 4 on who could seek remedies and what remedies would be available. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, citing unclear officer-initiated impound criteria, potential strain on judicial or administrative resources, and concerns about hardship for families and indigent owners; the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill with amendments, saying it should be limited to traffic offenses and could serve as an alternative to fines or imprisonment. The chair then recessed before moving to the next items. The committee next heard SB 2527 on commercial driver licensing, which would require state and county firefighters exempt from CDL requirements to be subject to an alcohol and substance abuse policy equivalent to or stronger than federal DOT standards. DOT, the Department of Human Resources Development, county officials, and the Hawaiʻi Firefighters Association all indicated support. SB 2697, which would prohibit driving on roadway shoulders except in limited circumstances, also drew DOT support, with the Attorney General, judiciary, and others submitting comments. SB 2812, requiring driver license applicants to be tested on the dangers larger vehicles pose to pedestrians and bicyclists, was supported by DOT but opposed by the Public Defender, who argued the excessive-speeding portion was too broad for first offenses and that the DUI-related language was unnecessary because DUI relicensing already requires re-examination. SB 291, clarifying that drivers whose licenses were revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses must undergo re-examination before relicensing, received DOT support. The committee then took up SB 3044, which would remove references to pedestrian countdown timers and the requirement that pedestrians begin crossing before the timer starts. DOT opposed the bill, but Hawaiʻi Appleseed supported it, arguing the current rule is confusing and can lead to citations even when pedestrians can safely cross. The Department of Health submitted late comments emphasizing the importance of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and physical activity, and the chair noted the split in testimony. Finally, SB 2995 proposed a zero-emissions rideshare rebate program funded by a rideshare fee and administered by DOT. Earthjustice strongly supported the bill, describing it as a fee-and-rebate structure to help rideshare drivers transition to zero-emissions vehicles. A witness for Tom Yamachika suggested that if the state wants to tax ridesharing, it should amend existing tax law instead of creating a new chapter, but the bill’s supporters said DOT was better suited to administer the rebate program and that similar models exist in California and Washington. The committee also heard SB 3153, which would authorize DOT to designate airport special district zones at airports statewide to improve security and enforcement; DOT’s airports deputy director supported the measure, saying it would clarify jurisdiction and help address trespassing and hazards, and senators asked about boundaries, mapping, and coordination with the Attorney General. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• </c><00:04:42.960><c> If</c> family services as soon as possible.
• If family services as soon as possible.
• We provide a lot of substance use services.
• It's to DC, Department of Human-Based Services.
• ,</c> uh technology and and other services, uh technology and and other services, roughly<00:48:11.040

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01 Approve Minutes from June 11, 2026- 00:00:40 Staff Report on 2026 Child Fatality Panel Update- 00:01:17 Panel Staff Response to Report-00:21:12 University of Kentucky Name, Image, and Likeness-00:44:34 Kentucky State Police Update on SERVS-01:17:55 Adjornment-01:33:05, 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members then received a staff report on the Kentucky Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel, including an annual LOIC evaluation of the panel’s operations, statutory compliance, case management system development, member experience, and written procedures. The report noted recent House Bill 778 expanded the panel’s access to records and to TWIST/I-TWIST, and recommended that staff request access and training promptly to avoid implementation problems. Analysts reported the panel has met statutory membership and meeting requirements, and that agency responses to the panel’s 2025 recommendations improved, with all responses meeting statutory content requirements though some were late. They also said the panel still lacks formal written procedures, so a prior recommendation was reissued. The report discussed the panel’s new case management system, now in testing with the Commonwealth Office of Technology, and a survey of panel members showing generally positive views of meetings and case discussions but recurring concerns about SharePoint access, time demands, virtual meetings, and the panel’s lack of enforcement authority. The report included a matter for legislative consideration suggesting the General Assembly may wish to seek additional testimony from agencies when responses are unclear or more information is needed. Panel staff responded that the work is difficult but important, said they are optimistic about gaining TWIST access, and acknowledged that written procedures have not yet been completed because they wanted to align them with the new system. They said both the system and procedures are hoped to be finished by the end of the year, with the new case management system expected to be implemented by September 1 after further testing and migration. Members also discussed trends in child fatality and near-fatality cases, including increases in reported cases since 2013, substance abuse, safe storage of firearms, and concerns about THC/CBD gummies reaching children. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• Um, we've put a half a million dollars into the IT technology fund, or technology improvement fund, so
• </c><01:24:25.360><c> fund</c><01:24:26.000><c> or</c> into the IT technology fund or into the IT technology
• ><01:24:27.600><c> that</c> technology improvement fund so that technology improvement fund so that child
• A cloud service is very, very secure, and you're unlikely to lose the data.
• Either way they or via a cloud service.

Bills: HF2436

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• health and human services.
• You know, whether it's technology—oh, well, people with autism want to do technology or people should
• They drive quality of service. Right. Yeah.
• They drive quality of service. Right. Yeah.
• So I think we could do that without, I Quality of service.

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The subcommittee opened with roll call, introductions, and approval of the prior meeting minutes. Members then discussed a draft letter and planning for an apprenticeship-focused presentation or panel, noting outreach to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and interest in coordinating with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Chair Garlick and others said the draft looked good, and members agreed to keep trades and provider groups informed as the work moves forward. A major topic was how to make apprenticeships more accessible to people with disabilities and to the agencies that serve them. Members discussed recent Apprenticeship Week conversations, including employer concerns that the state’s process may not be as simple as advertised and that the $250 fee could be a barrier for small and mid-sized businesses. They also talked about the need to avoid stereotypes about which jobs people with disabilities can do and to focus on awareness, internships as a pathway to apprenticeships, and possible workforce gaps in fields such as direct support, home health, and child care. The group agreed that the proposed event should likely focus first on child care and home health, with possible inclusion of behavioral health as a related workforce area. Members also discussed inviting state officials, liaisons, and employer representatives, while keeping the panel manageable and relevant to the commission’s work. No final date was set, but members leaned toward proposing several options, likely in late May or June, and favored a Zoom format over hybrid for ease of scheduling and logistics.

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• Lakey said sextortion is particularly driven by technology-based devices and is especially prevalent
• This is a fairly recent proliferation of this type of crime and technology-based devices, particularly
• It does provide exceptions for active military service or religious missions, and it takes effect on
• There was some previous—the two exemptions that you have are military service and religious missions.
• In terms of religious service, same principle may apply.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee heard several bill introductions and resolutions focused on budget savings, transparency, election rules, and cleanup of outdated code. Senator Cook presented RS-33715, which would reduce executive branch elected officials’ salaries by 5% in calendar year 2027, and RS-33735, which would print a proposal to study transfer-on-death deeds; both RS requests were introduced. The committee also heard House Bill 575, which would require asset forfeiture reports to be sent to the State Controller and published on Transparent Idaho; sponsors said it would not change forfeiture authority, only improve transparency. A prosecutor testified in support, and the bill was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. House Bills 798 and 799, both code cleanup measures repealing outdated statutes, also advanced unanimously. The committee then considered HCR 33, which would create an interim committee to study sextortion, its prevalence, prevention, and impact on minors. Senator Lakey and Representative Greene described the crime as technology-driven, harmful to youth, and often difficult to prosecute because offenders may be overseas; the resolution was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. House Bill 810, which would require legislative candidates to have lived in their district for 120 nights in the year before filing, drew questions about military, religious mission, and redistricting exceptions; after discussion, the committee voted to send it to the 14th order for possible amendment rather than directly to the floor. The committee also advanced HCR 27, honoring Morrison-Knudsen employees and Idahoans who served and died at Wake Island during World War II, after hearing about civilian sacrifice and wartime losses. House Bill 736, which lowers the threshold for ballot name rotation from political entities with 100,000 registered voters to those with 25,000, was described as a way to reduce ballot-order bias and was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. Finally, House Bill 793, which reallocates beer tax revenue to help fund Alcohol Beverage Control and law enforcement rather than the permanent building fund, passed the committee on a voice vote and was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation before adjournment.

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• So I think there is a burden associated with that that may be able to be handled technologically.
• We are talking about high-cost technology, like electronic poll books and mail-sorts operating without
• We are talking about high-cost technology, like electronic poll books and mail-sorders operating without
• My professional background is staffing large technology risk and auditing professionals for global financial
• I thank you for the opportunity to speak today, and I thank you for the service that you provide for

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and took up Senate Bill 62 by Senator Errington, which would create an enforceable requirement that partisan candidates meet the 365-day party affiliation or no-party registration requirement before qualifying. The committee adopted an amendment changing the effective date to upon becoming law, heard no opposition, and then approved the bill. The committee also approved a slate of 15 gubernatorial nominees en bloc and recommended them to the floor. The Florida Supervisors of Elections presented their 2026 legislative priorities. Their requests included automatically updating voter records when DHSMV changes driver license numbers, treating verified petition signing by inactive voters as voter activity that restores active status, adding election equipment and ballots to the state’s critical infrastructure protections, clarifying public-records treatment of election worker names and addresses, allowing more flexibility for early voting sites when a supervisor’s office is not suitable, eliminating the need for provisional-ballot envelopes when polling hours are extended by emergency order, and allowing vote-by-mail voters to remain on the list for the next general election unless they opt out. Senators asked questions about inactive voter status, security implications, early voting site requirements, and vote-by-mail renewal, and several members expressed support or interest in the supervisors’ proposals. During public testimony, several speakers urged stronger election-integrity measures, including proof of citizenship, tighter chain-of-custody controls, more hand-counting or manual audits, quarterly list maintenance, and reduced reliance on vote-by-mail and voting machines. They also criticized current audit systems and cited outside reports and research they said showed vulnerabilities in Florida’s election process. No additional committee action was taken after public testimony, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Some boards deliver services directly through city or county staff; others contract out services through
• </c> more intensive individualized services more intensive individualized services to<00:56:11.960><c
• </c><01:02:43.640><c> for</c> Industries rapid employment services for Industries rapid employment services
• </c> you quickly learn this new technology you quickly learn this new technology and<01:09:59.360><c>
• </c> increased access to accounting services increased access to accounting services this<01:46:09.320

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ,</c><00:03:54.080><c> she</c> elections, and the years of service, she elections, and the years of service
• public service is not about<00:04:00.959><c> recognition.
• </c><00:04:29.680><c> and</c> celebrating the remarkable service and celebrating the remarkable service
• </c> am neither worried about the technology am neither worried about the technology nor<01:38:44.480
• </c> consider that advancements in technology consider that advancements in technology have<01:51:08.960

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• c> coalition</c><01:00:18.160><c> that</c> crime victim services coalition that crime victim services
• </c> of those customer human customer service of those customer human customer service representatives
• </c> c human customer services c human customer services representatives<01:16:37.360><c> how</c><01:
• phone service or a call back or phone service or a call back or whatever,<01:18:23.840><c> perfectly<
• </c> printing or CNC technology. printing or CNC technology.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That would be a reversion to what currently exists and would impact the services to the public.
• know... ...reassure staff and the community that was served by those offices that their level of service
• Technology is there, but we still need court reporters.
• We are actually piloting some courts with some technology, with some software, and the response that
• So I think the idea of technology where someone records it in the courtroom and then...

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 911 by Rep. McMakin, which proposes a major restructuring of Orleans Parish courts into a single judicial district with one clerk of court and a consolidated system, while keeping current judges in place through the end of the year and allowing them to run in scheduled elections. The committee first adopted a three-minute debate rule, then later rejected a motion to suspend it. The bill was then amended with a large set of mostly technical changes, and the amendments were adopted without objection. Supporters argued the bill would modernize Orleans’ court structure, reduce duplication, and align Orleans with other judicial districts. They cited Supreme Court data, prior studies, declining population and caseloads, and the state’s direct funding of Orleans criminal court as reasons to consolidate and reduce judgeships. Opponents, including local legislators and attorneys, said Orleans is not comparable to other parishes because of complex litigation, multiple-defendant criminal cases, jury-trial volume, tourism-related cases, and the need for specialized dockets. They also criticized the process as rushed and said local judges, legislators, and practitioners were not adequately involved. Testimony from ACLU and defense-side witnesses emphasized that case counts are not uniform across parishes and that Orleans has a high number of jury trials and a large workload per judge. They warned that eliminating judgeships could increase delays and create transition costs, while supporters countered that other districts manage similar or heavier work with fewer judges. White-card witnesses from Orleans Civil District Court, including Judge Kernan Reese, Judge Sidney Cates, and Clerk Chelsea Richard Napoleon, testified that Orleans handles complex and time-sensitive matters, that the clerk’s office relies on self-generated funds, and that the bill’s funding and office references contain inaccuracies. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• . technologies. technologies.
• And this technology actually has been utilized for many decades.
• And this technology actually has been utilized for many decades.
• We need new technology and to be open, and we haven't as a state.
• We need new technology and to be open, and we haven't as a state.

Keywords: 1183, house