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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee Feb 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Information technology access privileges.
- The next category, information technology access privileges, similar to school boards, we do look to
- The next area is information technology access privileges.
- We also had six colleges that had control deficiencies relating to information technology access privileges
- We also had six colleges that had control deficiencies relating to information technology access privileges
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee received a presentation from Auditor General staff on recurring findings from audits of district school boards, colleges, and universities. For school districts, the main issues discussed included missing or outdated safe-school officer training documentation, weak purchasing-card controls, vendor banking-change fraud risks, incomplete background screenings and disqualification-list procedures, missing website budget disclosures, excessive or untimely IT access, late deactivation of former employees’ access, missed emergency drill deadlines, inaccurate capital outlay and resiliency education records, weak tangible property inventories, adult education reporting errors, untimely bank reconciliations, and improper use of workforce development funds. The auditors said many of these issues are repeated from prior years and are summarized in their annual report on significant findings and financial trends.
For universities and colleges, the auditors highlighted similar control weaknesses, including vendor information change controls, IT access issues, cash and investment reconciliation problems, purchasing and procurement deficiencies, personnel and compensation issues, and student fee compliance concerns. Specific examples included a UF consulting contract totaling about $6 million, FAU underreporting carry-forward balances by about $77 million, UCF’s payment loss of about $107,000 from an email scam tied to vendor changes, and a North Florida College unauthorized transfer involving a few hundred thousand dollars. The committee asked questions about the UF consulting work, the FAU carry-forward issue, and whether the listed findings meant every named entity had every issue; auditors clarified that the lists reflected entities with findings in those categories, not necessarily each specific problem.
The committee then turned to enforcement for entities with long-standing uncorrected audit findings. Staff reported 144 entities with 197 findings repeated in three or more successive audit reports and recommended sending letters requesting updated corrective-action status, including for late-filed 2022-2023 reports where appropriate. The committee approved the staff recommendation and directed letters to be sent. The meeting ended with members emphasizing the importance of audit oversight and taxpayer accountability.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- see more and more of these types of investments because they pay for themselves, because these technologies
- see more and more of these types of investments because they pay for themselves, because these technologies
- because</c><00:17:29.919><c> these</c> for themselves because these for themselves because these technologies
- 30.760><c> gotten</c><00:17:31.000><c> so</c><00:17:31.240><c> good</c><00:17:31.880><c> uh</c> technologies
- have gotten so good uh technologies have gotten so good uh particularly<00:17:32.400><c> over</c><00
Committee:
Senate Commerce
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm specifically in what's called the global high-tech group, which contains our collateral technologies
- There’s also another technology called CMP, which is chemical mechanical planarization, because when
- fab that we suspected was having water losses within their operation, and with a lot of our key technologies
Bills:
SB1041
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, 1182, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R - Ghent) departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And because we didn't have Bluetooth or any other technology, that's the only place we could do it.
- Bluetooth or And because we didn't have Bluetooth or any<00:04:25.600><c> other</c><00:04:25.760><c> technology
- ,</c><00:04:26.320><c> that's</c><00:04:26.520><c> the</c><00:04:26.600><c> only</c> any other technology
- , that's the only any other technology, that's the only place<00:04:27.000><c> we</c><00:04:27.120><c
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- The good thing is that this is going to get, if it did vote, of course, is referred to Technology or
- to Internet and Technology.
- It has been voted out and it's being referred to Internet and Technology. Thank you.
- It has been voted out and it's being referred to Internet and Technology.
Committee:
Senate Banks
Summary:
The Senate Banking Committee met with Chair James Sanders Jr. and reviewed a full agenda of banking-related bills. Early action included approval of a bill requiring licensed check cashers to file suspicious activity reports, and a bill on civil penalties for fraud or misrepresentation in financial products or services, though several members objected to removing the intentionality standard and warned it could broaden enforcement too far and discourage lending in New York. The committee also advanced a bill prohibiting fees for periodic paper statements, a bill on asset-based lending transactions, and a bill requiring reporting of suspected financial exploitation.
Members spent substantial time on a bill regulating automated lending decision tools. The sponsor and chair said the measure would allow AI use but require a human review or appeal if a borrower is denied, while some senators raised concerns about competitiveness for state-chartered banks and possible overlap with existing human oversight. The bill was reported out and referred to the Internet and Technology Committee for further review. The committee also approved a DFS study bill on the financial stability and licensing of the check-cashing industry, with a suggestion that the study also examine risks of expanding the industry.
A major discussion centered on the “Deep Protection Act,” aimed at preventing foreclosures tied to deed theft. The sponsor described cases involving elderly homeowners and fraudulent transfers, while opponents argued the bill was vague, could create unintended consequences or private litigation, and might affect only a small share of mortgages because it applies to state-chartered institutions. The sponsor said the bill would be amended and noted interest in related county clerk reforms. The committee ultimately sent the bill to Judiciary. The final bills addressed mortgage payment schedule fees and unsolicited mail loan checks; both were approved. The meeting ended after the chair emphasized open debate and committee review as part of improving legislation.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Just to remind members that this is a simple bill to allow the use of audio and/or audiovisual technology
- thereby streamlining the process and bringing us from the 90s to the present day as far as the technology
- Just to remind members that this is a simple bill to allow the use of audio and/or audiovisual technology
- thereby streamlining the process and bringing us from the 90s to the present day as far as the technology
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Mar 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- folks like that all the way up to sophisticated campaigns that are finding new ways, with new technologies
- And so the way we deliver technology services really is built on four pillars.
- using our applications and is familiar with those features, even if they're not using assistive technology
- And the thing is, is that this is not owned by the technology group, but rather that this is something
Summary:
The House State Government & Tribal Relations Committee held a work session with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) focused on campaign and candidate disclosure, customer support, training, and technology improvements. PDC staff described the agency’s mission, its citizen-initiative origins, and efforts to make filing and public access easier through a redesigned website, virtual trainings, recorded tutorials, newsletters, and outreach to filers, auditors, parties, and local jurisdictions. They reported heavy customer-service activity in fiscal year 2025, including thousands of email and phone inquiries, and emphasized same-day assistance, proactive reminders, and hands-on help for first-time and complex filers.
The CIO outlined the agency’s technology approach, including guided filing workflows, accessibility features, mobile-friendly applications, built-in help prompts, and continuous improvement timed to filing cycles. He highlighted recent changes such as warnings when a contribution may affect reporting periods, improved mini-reporting guidance, and the transition from Secure Access Washington to login.gov/WA.gov, which the agency is working on early to avoid disrupting filers. He also noted that system changes go through controlled review and that the agency is beginning to use AI agents in code review.
Members asked about whether the PDC’s requirements discourage candidates, accessibility issues, treasurer support, donation limits for entities, and the role of AI. PDC staff said candidate numbers have grown, especially in local election years, and that the agency tries to keep filing manageable through direct assistance, discontinuation options, and mini-reporting for small campaigns. They said treasurer training is an important and growing part of their work, with more online and lunch-and-learn offerings, and that they are considering a treasurer-specific class. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the meeting adjourned after questions due to floor action.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Transportation Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It evaluates available and emerging technologies, safety benefits, costs, interoperability with existing
- review some of the items that we had concerns about, mainly the interoperability of the proposed technology
- Interoperability of the proposed technology with PTC systems in the trains themselves, we felt that the
- And so connecting that technology to something like this is really what we're speaking of, and that would
Summary:
The Transportation Committee considered several bills and amendments. SB 1274, as amended, removed a number of unrelated transportation provisions and added items including local authority to lower residential speed limits, clarification that certain license plate frames do not obscure plates, FDOT funding for eligible rural airport projects, limits on yellow-light timing changes to intersections with red-light cameras, revisions to private use of license plate readers, and rules for direct payments to first-tier subcontractors. The amendment and the bill both passed favorably. SB 1310, as amended, would direct FDOT to study advanced detection and monitoring systems at public railroad crossings and report policy options to the governor and legislature; rail safety testimony supported the study while urging attention to interoperability and other safety concerns. The amendment and bill were adopted and reported favorably.
The committee also heard SB 828 on extending sovereign immunity to private contractors providing public transit services. Supporters said it would reduce litigation costs, provide predictability, and help maintain affordable transit and paratransit service, especially in rural areas; opponents argued it was an overbroad expansion of sovereign immunity and could affect employee rights and accountability. After an amendment narrowing the language to contractors providing services rather than operating transit and removing subcontractor references, the bill passed favorably. SB 1378, which strengthens traffic enforcement by clarifying abandoned-vehicle removal, penalties for unlawful plates or stickers, and vehicle seizure authority for fleeing and eluding, also passed favorably with support from law enforcement-related testimony.
The committee then confirmed a slate of appointees in tab 6 by one vote, with no objections. SB 1562, dealing with motor vehicle dealers and limiting concentration of a brand’s sales among a single dealer group once the brand has a meaningful Florida presence, was presented as a competition and dealer-diversity measure and passed favorably. Members later recorded additional affirmative votes on several tabs, and the chair noted this was likely the committee’s last meeting of the year before adjourning without objection.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- It evaluates available and emerging technologies, safety benefits, costs, interoperability with existing
- review some of the items that we had concerns about, mainly the interoperability of the proposed technology
- Interoperability of the proposed technology with PTC systems in the trains themselves, we felt that the
- And so connecting that technology to something like this is really what we're speaking of, and that would
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Transportation Committee heard and advanced several bills. CS/SB 1274 (transportation) was amended to remove multiple unrelated provisions and instead address local residential speed limits, license plate frame rules, rural airport funding, yellow-light timing at red-light camera intersections, private use of license plate readers, and FDOT payment rules; it passed unanimously. CS/SB 1310 (railroad safety) was amended into a study bill directing FDOT to examine advanced detection and monitoring systems at public railroad crossings and report policy options; it also passed unanimously after testimony from rail interests supporting a study but cautioning about interoperability and safety concerns.
CS/SB 828 (sovereign immunity for public transit contractors) would extend sovereign immunity protections to private contractors providing public transit services for state and local governments. Supporters argued it would reduce costs, improve predictability, and help rural paratransit access, while opponents warned it would be a broad expansion of sovereign immunity and could conflict with railroad employee protections under FELA. Despite opposition from some members and outside groups, the bill was reported favorably. SB 1378 (traffic enforcement) passed and would strengthen abandoned-vehicle removal, penalties for unlawful plates or stickers, and vehicle seizure authority for fleeing/eluding cases.
The committee also confirmed a slate of appointees in one vote, then heard SB 1562 (motor vehicle dealers), which would limit manufacturers from concentrating sales with a single dealer group once a brand has a meaningful Florida presence and require broader dealer representation to promote competition. It received supportive testimony and was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional votes on earlier bills, and the committee adjourned, with the chair noting it was likely the final meeting of the year.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Feb 3rd, 2026 at 09:06 am
Transcript Highlights:
- combinations of all those physical features I just mentioned, with increasingly electronic safety technology
- To this new technology that's going to keep, you know, evolving probably to the point someday where these
- Would have to be included in the inspection of vehicles that have that modern technology incorporated
- And to know that other states are also practicing this with the technology of autonomous vehicles.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 29, 2026 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- starting their shopping experience for homes these days online, we've had a big transition with technology
- starting their shopping experience for homes these days online, we've had a big transition with technology
- manufacturing sector by strengthening coordination, promoting the industry, and addressing workforce and technology
- workforce gaps for small manufacturers, and fund workforce training programs that incorporate new technologies
Summary:
The Housing, Agriculture, and Tourism Subcommittee heard five bills and reported all of them favorably. House Bill 827, by Rep. Anderson, would require online real estate listings to disclose estimated ad valorem taxes based on the listing price rather than the seller’s current taxes, to reduce surprise tax increases for homebuyers. The bill drew support from the Property Appraisers Association of Florida, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties, and passed unanimously after a technical amendment.
House Bill 483, by Rep. Cobb, aimed to support Florida’s manufacturing sector by formally recognizing the chief manufacturing officer, creating a workforce development grant program, launching a voluntary promotional campaign for Florida-made products and manufacturing careers, and requiring biennial reporting. The bill received broad support from manufacturing, economic development, and business groups, was amended with technical cleanup language, and passed unanimously. House Bill 675, by Leader Driscoll, sought to expand affordable housing efforts by limiting Live Local Act incentives to affordable housing, extending affordability periods from 30 to 50 years, lowering the income cap for eligible units, and eliminating documentary stamp taxes for certain first-time homebuyers. After two amendments and supportive testimony from United Way Suncoast, the bill passed on a party-line style roll call with all members voting yes or excused.
House Bill 495, by Rep. Albert, transferred golf course best management practices certification from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services without changing the underlying BMP requirements. After an amendment clarified that all BMPs remain in place, the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association testified in support, and the bill passed unanimously. House Bill 1497, by Rep. Hunschofsky, revised the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program by narrowing eligibility to lower-income associations, removing a coastal-only requirement, and tying grants to completion of opening protection for all common elements; two amendments further refined eligibility and grandfathered pending applications. The Community Associations Institute supported the measure, and it also passed unanimously. The committee ended with remarks about the prior night’s softball game and then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Subcommittee Examines How Cuts to Federal Food Programs Are Impacting Hunger In Minnesota Oct 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And >> we heard today from the counties that they need better technology uh to get these error rates
- from the counties that they<00:03:27.840><c> need</c><00:03:28.159><c> better</c><00:03:28.560><c> technology
- </c><00:03:29.840><c> uh</c><00:03:29.920><c> to</c><00:03:30.159><c> get</c> they need better technology
- uh to get they need better technology uh to get these<00:03:30.480><c> error</c><00:03:30.640><c> rates
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Joint ARPA Oversight Committee Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And so that may be... ...doing 100 up, 100 down, and so that may be giving people more inferior technology
- way to go to achieving this, but from the discussion, it appears that while there may be other technologies
- It has spurred the development, not just in the fiber but also in the technology with satellites and
- all... technology with satellites and all of this has made a progression, and I think this has been a
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- ONE OF THE THINGS THAT HAPPENED WITH THAT IS WE'VE CHANGED THE BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES.
- SO WE ARE REALLY UPDATING THE BILL TO MAKE TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE NEWER TECHNOLOGIES THAT EXIST IN THE
- BEING TAKEN AWAY AND SOME BY VERY SENSITIVE WATERWAYS THOUGH THIS IS A VERY PROMISING AND EXCITING TECHNOLOGY
- AND THIS WILL HELP IS A VERY PROMISING AND EXCITING TECHNOLOGY AND THIS WILL HELP THE REGULATORY BURDEN
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- He connected me with the Center for Humane Technology.
- The director of the Center for Humane Technology created infinite scrolling. ...technology created infinite
- If you read that book, it even says the social media technology and phones have made children more anxious
Committee:
House Children and Senior Advocacy
Keywords:
social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, minor safety, child online safety, teen accounts, parental controls
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/28/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- It uses the platforms' own technology that they're already using.
- It uses the platforms' own technology that they're already using.
- It uses the platforms' own technology that they're already using.
- The technology to make this happen already exists.
- > this</c><01:15:19.280><c> happen</c> The technology to make this happen The technology to make this
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/24/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- With the advent of technology and the growing use of this technology, it's becoming more worrisome.
- So, without limitations and restrictions like those provided for in this bill, biometric technologies
- </c> this bill, biometric technologies this bill, biometric technologies threaten<00:12:28.240><c> to
- </c> It doesn't prohibit the use of technology. It is not anti-technology, and neither is SAVE.
- Technology has a place, Luddites here.
Bills:
HF3951 , HF4005 , HF962 , HF4585 , HF3870 , HF4542 , HF3893 , HF4293 , HF4075 , HF4057 , HF3809
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
submetered utility service, tenant rights, digital payment, eviction protection, housing policy, biometric data, consent, data protection, civil penalties, privacy laws, HF4585, Minnesota, harassment restraining order, HRO, restraining order, temporary restraining order, petitioner notice, service of process, law enforcement notification, sheriff
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The ISA device is a proven technology.
- And what I've seen from this technology, and I can give you the recent example in New York City that
- And what I've seen from this technology,<00:35:15.440><c> and</c><00:35:15.599><c> I</c><00:35:15.760
- If you could do it with modern technology and driver simulators, that would be great.
- </c> you could do it with modern technology you could do it with modern technology and<00:43:44.319><
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 12, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:17:17.480><c> is</c> have a shrinking Workforce Technology is have a shrinking Workforce Technology
- Farmers and ranchers need to get into 21st-century technology.
- We need to get into 21st-century technology.
- </c><01:21:09.639><c> efficiencies</c><01:21:10.120><c> and</c> technologies improve efficiencies and
- </c><01:22:59.400><c> uh</c> Prior years with the high technology uh Prior years with the high technology
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/26/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> new,</c><00:20:18.559><c> but</c> Geothermal technology is not new, but Geothermal technology is
- In the different energy technologies.
- And we also need to be able to participate in new technology.
- And we also need to be able to participate in new technology.
- And we also need to be able to participate in new technology.