Transcript Highlights:

• The technology exists, the infrastructure exists.
• <00:24:16.360><c> exists</c><00:24:16.760><c> the</c><00:24:16.880><c> infrastructure</c> technology
• I mean, some are more sophisticated than others until the moment someone uses the technology.
• </c><00:52:33.520><c> they</c> moment someone uses the technology they moment someone uses the technology
• This is an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit against Character Technologies right now.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We have the technology to provide clean base-load electricity, and we're thumbing our nose at it and
• to provide clean have the technology to provide clean base<00:48:52.359><c> load</c> base load base
• We have the technology to provide you penny-cheap electricity on a baseload basis.
• I have an insurance client who does testing technology on nuclear facilities all around the country.
• Technology on nuclear facilities all around the country.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It notes approximately $1.5 million in one-time information technology cost, $4.5 million in ongoing
• Since then, AI and the technology used to embed and detect these disclosures has evolved rapidly and
• Since then, AI and the technology used to embed and detect these disclosures has evolved rapidly and

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We also value the strong economic relationship between Arizona and Israel, particularly in water technology
• Speaker Pro Tem, the Committee on Science and Technology will not be meeting.
• Science and Technology will not be meeting. Thank you, Mr.

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recorded attendance at 56 present, with two absent and two excused. The Speaker announced temporary committee replacements, and the chamber recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. A.J. Batnagar, along with several guest introductions including members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, Cocopah tribal representatives, and Israel’s Consul General to the Pacific Southwest, Israel Bashar. The House then moved through second reading of a large slate of bills and measures, including proposals on meetings, child support, landowner issues, water and wildlife management, abortion prohibition, emergency services, education, appropriations, homeowners associations, campaign finance, endangered species, and other subjects. No floor votes on those bills were taken in the transcript; the clerk was directed to record the action and the bills were placed on the House calendar. During personal privilege remarks, Representative Alma Hernandez criticized a lobbyist for allegedly targeting her and her family with campaign-related signs and a website, calling the conduct inappropriate and unprofessional. Members also made announcements that several committees would not meet, while Appropriations was replaced by a special meeting at 2 p.m. The House later recessed briefly, received Senate messages, announced the Rules Committee and caucus meetings for the next day, and adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 7008 is a bill on the financial technology sandbox.
• exemption for certain records received by the Office of Financial Regulation relating to financial technology
• The sandbox provisions offer financial technology innovators a more flexible regulatory framework to

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 480 before taking up four bills. SB 282, relating to home service warranty association finance requirements, was explained as aligning Florida’s home warranty solvency rules with the framework already adopted for motor vehicle extended warranties. Two amendments were adopted: one correcting a cross-reference tied to the $100 million net worth option and another making a technical title change. A representative of the Florida Service Agreement Association waived in support, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered two proposed committee bills preserving public records exemptions. SB 7008 would continue the exemption for certain records held by the Office of Financial Regulation related to financial technology sandbox applications, with staff explaining the exemption is narrow and intended to protect proprietary information. SPB 7010 would continue the exemption for sensitive records held by the Department of Financial Services when acting as receiver for an insolvent insurer, including policyholder personal information, claim data, and trade secrets; staff said the exemption mirrors existing protections and allows consumers to request their own information. Both measures were moved as committee bills and reported favorably. Finally, SB 592 revising the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program was heard. The bill narrows eligibility to certain condominiums, changes owner approval from unanimous consent to 75%, and clarifies eligible roof mitigation techniques. Two amendments were adopted: one requiring the grant work to match the initial inspection report and comply with inspection requirements, and another limiting grants to work that results in a mitigation discount. Testimony was supportive, including from home inspectors and AARP Florida, and senators praised the program’s benefits for hardening homes and lowering insurance costs. SB 592 was reported favorably, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Next, members, we have PCB GOS-25-03, OGSR Financial Technology Sandbox.
• entity's application to offer an innovative financial product or service through the Financial Technology
• Sandbox. ...an innovative financial product or service through the Financial Technology Sandbox.

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met to consider three proposed committee bills under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, each aimed at preserving a public records exemption that would otherwise repeal on October 2. PCB GOS 25-01, presented by Rep. Nix, would keep confidential property photos and personal identifying information tied to applicants or participants in housing assistance programs used for disaster recovery after a presidentially declared disaster. Members discussed the need to prevent fraud and protect distressed property owners from being targeted after disasters. The bill was reported favorably. PCB GOS 25-03, presented by Rep. Sapp, would preserve the exemption for certain sensitive business information submitted to the Office of Financial Regulation for the Financial Technology Sandbox. Supporters said the confidentiality is necessary to encourage companies to submit proprietary information and participate in the program. The bill was also reported favorably. PCB GOS 25-02, presented by Rep. Weinberger on behalf of Rep. Basabe, would continue the exemption for site-specific location information concerning endangered or threatened species. Members noted the importance of protecting Florida’s unique ecosystem and preventing poaching of both animals and rare plants. This bill was likewise reported favorably. Each bill received no amendments or public testimony, and the meeting adjourned after all three were approved.

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• among our global technology companies, and Minnesota alongside the nation is learning how to handle
• among our global technology companies, and Minnesota alongside the nation is learning how to handle
• among our global technology companies, and Minnesota alongside the nation is learning how to handle
• </c> with the advent of new technologies with the advent of new technologies among<00:15:16.160><c> our
• our global technology companies, among our global technology companies, and<00:15:19.240><c> Minnesota

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• makes several important updates and ensures the program covers not only traditional information technology
• systems but also operational technology and systems that incorporate artificial intelligence.
• TECHNOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS ARE ACTUALLY OPERATING IN.
• SYSTEMS BUT ALSO OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND It emphasizes the importance of good cyber hygiene, modern
• configuration management, and alignment with frameworks developed by CISA and frameworks of technology

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um there's federal grants available to support staffing, technology, and training.
• :34:18.079><c> as</c><00:34:18.639><c> um</c> looked into like technology as um looked into like technology
• </c> &gt;&gt; Yes, we're the information technology &gt;&gt; Yes, we're the information technology division
• </c><00:36:06.800><c> division,</c> captain information technology division, captain information technology
• :26.240><c> protocols</c> are there technologies and protocols are there technologies and protocols that

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1790 HD1, which would require law enforcement and oversight agencies to collect and report data on stops, use of force, and complaints to the Hawaii Crime Lab, which would publish incident-level information and annual reports. Supporters, including the Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the ACLU of Hawaii, Hawaii Justice Rising, and the Policing Project, said the bill would improve transparency, help identify disparities, and support better policy and accountability. OHA requested amendments to ensure Hawaiians are identified as a distinct category in the data, and the University of Hawaii’s Ashley Rubin said the Crime Lab would work with agencies to make implementation as seamless as possible. The Department of Law Enforcement supported the bill’s intent but asked for a longer timeline and culturally appropriate methodology, while HPD opposed the bill as written, saying it would require too many new data points, create a significant administrative burden, and rely on subjective perceptions of race and ethnicity; HPD also noted it is piloting an e-citation system that could help with data collection. Committee members questioned HPD about current manual processes and technology options. The chair reported 18 testimonies total: 15 in support, one in opposition, and two with comments, and no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then heard HB 1611 HD1, which would phase down the general excise tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs until a full exemption takes effect in 2034. The Department of Taxation offered technical recommendations, including clearer definitions for groceries and nonprescription drugs and a technical change regarding the county surcharge exemption. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, argued the GET on groceries is regressive and worsens food insecurity, especially for low-income households, and said the bill would provide needed relief. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered technical concerns, including a possible wholesale-tax enforcement issue once the exemption is fully phased in. The excerpt ends during testimony on HB 1611, with no final committee action shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• >> So I would defer to the clients on exactly how the technology works, but it will be technology-based
• </c> aerospace technology aerospace technology and<03:04:51.279><c> second</c><03:04:51.760><c> the</
• c><03:04:52.080><c> information</c><03:04:52.560><c> technology</c> and second the information technology
• ,</c> including food processing technologies, including food processing technologies, value<03:05:17.200
• </c> products, technologies or processes. products, technologies or processes.

Bills: HB2118 , HB2473

Committee: House Economic Development & Technology

Keywords: business development, arts, cultural affairs, Hawaii, commissions, administrative transfer, funding appropriation, Hawaiian culture, sense of place, land management, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to permitting and economic development. On HB 2603, relating to permits, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it supported the measure with comments. Committee discussion focused on the fact that the state’s facilitated permit process appears to have been rarely or never used, the need to identify specific projects that would use it, and whether DBEDT would need dedicated staffing to administer it. DBEDT said it had found no projects under the current process, had no capacity to run the program as structured, and estimated it would need about 7 to 9 FTEs, including permitting, coordination, data, systems, and possibly legal support. The chair suggested exploring a staff assignment and comparing the concept to federal FAST-41-style expedited permitting. On HB 2140, relating to essential permitting positions, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development again supported the bill with comments. Testimony and questioning centered on a pilot program to help counties pay competitively for permitting staff. A DBEDT representative said the issue of competitive pay affected both county and state permitting offices and that the bill was intended as a temporary pilot, though a more permanent solution would be preferable. When asked how counties would fund the salary support, the witness said that was not yet discussed with the counties and agreed to follow up. The committee also noted the bill applies to participating counties. On HB 2598, relating to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, the State Procurement Office and HTDC offered comments, and the Department of the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns. The AG said the bill’s residency-based certification requirements, when tied to procurement, could implicate the dormant Commerce Clause, and that the required 1% contribution tied to state contracts raised unconstitutional-conditions concerns. In questioning, the AG characterized these as legal risks rather than automatic lawsuits. The committee did not take a vote. The committee then heard HB 2141, relating to state enterprise zones. Taxation, DBEDT, HCDA, the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, and HTDC testified in support, while the Tax Foundation noted the program was intended to help economically depressed areas create jobs. HTDC said the bill would help preserve the Maui Research and Technology Center’s enterprise-zone status after rezoning. Committee discussion focused on whether the enterprise zone program is being used effectively, how the bill might attract businesses to areas where the state is investing, and whether the program’s labor requirements are too burdensome for new businesses. DBEDT explained that the program requires a 10% workforce increase in the first year, which must be sustained, and said it promotes the program through county coordinators and in-person outreach. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• law forces costly green energy requirements without regard for affordability, reliability, or technological
• It allows us to adapt as technology evolves, rather than locking us into mandates that punish to adapt
• as technology evolves, rather than locking us into mandates that punish consumers today for promises
• As the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, I rise today

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House met in a session centered on the FY26 budget, especially the Energy and Environmental Affairs and Labor/Economic Development sections, while also taking time to recognize several championship teams and other guests. Early in the day, the chamber adopted a set of commemorative resolutions, including observances for Apraxia Awareness Day, International Celiac Awareness Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. Members also welcomed Franklin High’s cheerleading and boys basketball champions, Winthrop boys hockey champions, St. Mary’s of Lynn girls basketball champions, Holy Trinity School students, and later Boston Celtics guard Drew Holiday and Lauren Holiday. The most contentious debate involved amendments related to Massachusetts’ climate and clean-car policies. Representative Lombardo offered amendments to delay or repeal ACC2/zero-emission vehicle requirements and to convert climate mandates into goals rather than requirements, arguing the rules were unrealistic, costly, and harmful to dealers, consumers, and the economy. Opponents said the House had already addressed the issue, and that climate and energy policy should remain under review through a public process. The House rejected Lombardo’s ACC2-related amendments, including after a ruling of the Chair was upheld by roll call, and later adopted a consolidated Energy and Environmental Affairs amendment by a wide margin. The House then adopted a consolidated Labor and Economic Development amendment and ultimately passed the FY26 budget to be engrossed. Supporters highlighted major funding for environmental protection, parks, fish and game, clean energy, food insecurity programs, agricultural support, economic development, tourism, and an immigration legal assistance fund. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for Molly McGovern, and at the end of the session adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.

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• The counter-drone technology committee. Mr. Ray, thank you.
• So it's using the word advanced too many times, but we're looking at utilizing the advanced technology
• to actually do real-world revenue-generating type operations with this advanced technology, kind of
• DOT strategy, the Louisiana Institute of Flight Technology, and other acronyms that are out there.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drones Advisory Committee met and was told this would likely be its final meeting because the committee sunsets after the 2026 regular session unless legislation reconstitutes it. Members discussed the need to reduce the committee’s size and adjust quorum rules so it can function more reliably, and they later adopted a motion supporting reconstitution of LADAC with a smaller membership and new appointments effective July 1, 2027. The committee also approved the June 2025 minutes and added a legislative briefing item to the agenda. Under subcommittee and project updates, members heard about the new counter-drone effort tied to House Bill 940 and the “Let’s Go” initiative, which would create a joint task force of State Police, sheriffs, and municipal police chiefs to develop training standards and equipment standards for counter-UAS work. The committee also received a briefing on the state’s advanced air mobility work from newly named Advanced Aeronautics Director Josh Deplanis, including Louisiana’s selection for the FAA’s eVTOL/AAM Integration Pilot Program, branded “Lift Off Louisiana,” and the development of a statewide strategic plan covering airspace integration, vertiport infrastructure, charging networks, economic development, education, and community engagement. Deplanis and members emphasized that Louisiana is among a small number of national EIPP sites and that the state’s proposal is notable for also addressing international airspace and “high seas” operations beyond 12 miles offshore, which could help inform FAA and ICAO policy. Members praised the state’s leadership, the work of DOTD, OMC, GOSEP, State Police, and legislative partners, and noted the potential economic importance for oil and gas logistics and other advanced aviation uses. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned after the committee’s votes and updates.

Transcript Highlights:

• It does not tell agencies that they can't use this technology to work more efficiently.
• It simply says to be transparent. ...that they can't use this technology to work more efficiently.
• Transparency is not anti-technology. Transparency is what makes responsible technology possible.

Committee: Senate Governmental Organization

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We don't say it with the hydroelectric generation, so it would read advanced nuclear technologies, hydroelectric
• know. ...to support the advancement of responsibly developed conventional and advanced nuclear technologies
• nuclear..." ...supports the advancement of responsibly developed conventional and advanced nuclear technology
• Line 21 supports the advancement of responsibly developed conventional and advanced nuclear technology

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• We support the use of non-combustion technologies like gasification, what we refer to as biomass energy
• These benefits would be even more significant if the wood is processed through an advanced technology
• SB 567 would create a pathway to pilot and study the use of gravity wells and how this technology may
• with appropriate and rigorous testing and reporting afterward to determine the impacts of this new technology

Summary: The Assembly Natural Resources Committee met with some initial delay while waiting for quorum, then approved the consent calendar items SB 234, SB 484, and SB 839. The committee heard several bills focused on wildfire mitigation, biomass use, climate resilience, and geologic hazard mapping. Members and witnesses repeatedly emphasized the need to balance climate, air quality, public health, and land management goals, with testimony both supporting and opposing biomass-related proposals. SB 88 (Caballero) would direct state agencies to support beneficial uses of forest and agricultural biomass, including biochar and low-carbon energy. Supporters argued it would reduce open burning, improve air quality, and create rural economic opportunities; opponents, including environmental groups, argued woody biomass energy is costly, polluting, and harmful to forests and communities. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 653 (Cortese) defining environmentally sensitive vegetation management also passed, with supporters describing it as a voluntary framework to align wildfire fuel reduction with biodiversity and habitat restoration; no opposition was heard, and a member requested to be added as a coauthor. The committee also approved SCR 50 (Stern), which urges state climate agencies to define maladaptation and develop criteria for reviewing climate-related policies and investments, and SB 567 (Limón), a pilot program to study converting idle oil wells into gravity energy storage wells. SB 567 drew support from the sponsor and labor/local government witnesses, while the Water Replenishment District opposed unless amended, citing groundwater protection concerns in key basins and asking for additional safeguards. Finally, SB 831 (Limón) passed, clarifying the scope of geologic hazards to include conditions tied to climate change and natural disasters such as post-fire debris flows, subsidence, and coastal erosion. All measures were reported out of committee, with several absent-member votes later added to complete the roll.

Transcript Highlights:

• Evidence that the individual uses technology, including the Internet and social media, to advertise the
• The key takeaway of the proposed changes ensures that the law reflects the evolution of technology in
• the United States. and the use of technology to communicate and recruit criminal activity.
• networks these groups operate through so that we can effectively target and dismantle them across technologies

Bills: SB2199 , SB2200 , SB2201 , SB2949 , SB2332

Committee: Senate Border Security

Keywords: overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route

Transcript Highlights:

• GAMING EXPERTS AND TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTS DON'T REALLY FULLY UNDERSTAND HOW THEY WORK BUT THEY DO KNOW
• THE PROGRAMMERS ARE NOT USING LAWFUL GAMING TECHNOLOGY.
• IS A BECAUSE WE ARE NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPING YOU AND YOU DON'T HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES TO GO
• ACTUALLY SEE THINGS BUT MY CONCERN IS OF THE 3 MILLION IN THE BUDGET OR'S GOVERNMENT 740,000 ARE FOR TECHNOLOGY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• CTA is the trade association representing the U.S. consumer technology industry.
• CTA is the trade association representing the U.S. consumer technology industry.
• CTA is the trade association representing the U.S. consumer technology industry.
• CTA is the trade association representing the U.S. consumer technology industry.
• </c> manufacturers of electr Technologies manufacturers of electr Technologies collectively<00:37:14.040

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• J1A is Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Technology.
• It’s for a $3 million transfer from various line items to a telecommunications technology delivery line
• J1A is Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Technology.
• It’s for a $3 million transfer from various line items to a telecommunications technology delivery line
• Jay Harton, Director of the Office of State Technology, and James Caldwell, CFO, Shared Administrative

Committee: All ALC-PEER

Summary: The committee reviewed a large slate of appropriation, transfer, and continuation requests across multiple sections. In Section B, members considered temporary FY27 appropriations for agencies including Health, DHS, Education, Treasury, Public Safety, State Police, Emergency Management, Aeronautics, Military, Economic Development, Game and Fish, and others, covering items such as maternal health outreach, LIHEAP overpayment returns, Wynne High School tornado rebuilding, senior food services, cybersecurity, crime victim claims, airport grants, conservation incentives, and emergency tower maintenance. Questions focused on the DHS senior services carry-forward and Treasury custodial banking fees tied to lower balances after COVID funds were spent down. All Section B items were approved. The committee then approved continuation requests, ARPA reallocations, and federal grant-related items in Sections B2, C1A, D1, D2, D3, E1, E2, E3, F1A, G1, H1A, I1A, J1/J2, K1/K2/K3, L1/L2, M1/M2, N1/N2, O1A, and P1A. These included university nursing and workforce programs, environmental and recycling grants, highway safety and emergency management grants, a transfer to the Merit Teacher Incentive Program, restricted reserve transfers for military, agriculture, UAPB, Game and Fish, and AETN, and various cash-fund and budget classification transfers. Several members asked for more detail on the State Police highway safety grant, VOCA victim compensation funding, the NSGP nonprofit security grant, and the Office of State Technology’s E-Rate-related transfer; agency officials explained the uses and noted that some funding levels depend on federal awards and collections. A notable discussion occurred on the Department of Commerce reallocation, which shifts 68 positions and $3 million among divisions to support an organizational realignment and avoid shortfalls. The committee also reviewed a state central services deduction request to keep the rate at 2%, a DHS overtime request for child protection caseloads, and a year-end adjustments request authorizing up to $1 million in temporary actions to close FY26 books without disrupting payroll or vendor payments. Most items were approved or, in some sections, simply reviewed without objection. The meeting adjourned after completing the agenda.

Transcript Highlights:

• We want to let states like Mississippi become greater frontiers of technology and innovation than Washington
• We can avoid Mississippi being better at technology than us, and we can make Washington great.
• We want to let states like Mississippi become greater frontiers of technology and innovation than Washington
• We want to lose all the things that make Washington great. technology and innovation than Washington.
• We can avoid Mississippi being better at technology than us, and we can make Washington great.

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification