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• Apps and coverage.
• important to ensure that communication is clear and that homeowners understand their status as they navigate
• agents and brokers across the state, folks that are working every day to help individuals and groups navigate

Bills: HB139, HB1818, HB1942, HB1959, HB2221, HB2254, HB2563, HB2067, HB2275, HB3211, HB139

Keywords: HB 1818, Texas Insurance Code, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, health maintenance organization, HMO, insurer, utilization review, preauthorization, prior authorization, medical necessity review, health care services, medical care, insurance regulation, insurance examination, regulatory oversight, confidential records, public information exception, Chapter 843, Chapter 1301

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• So, what about Cash App, Apple Pay, and things of that nature? PayPal, none of those... ...nature?
• They would be responsible if they're sending cash without a cash app, without PayPal, or without Venmo
• Without PayPal, without Venmo, without any cash app.

Bills: HB297

Keywords: cash transactions, money transmission, regulatory compliance, criminal penalties, Alabama Securities Commission, 1136, house, all

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• For example, the use of the CBP One app was the source of a couple of pieces of litigation that my division
• The Trump administration has ended the use of that app, and so some of the rules that were issued under
• the previous administration. administration that would allow that app to control or influence border

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• They then provide those tickets to their customers who are ordering them most often over a mobile app
• retailer, they'll scan an image of that ticket and provide it to their customer over the, the web, the app
• they will become profitable are from, they charge a fee either on the deposit of money into those apps
• When tickets are purchased on these courier apps, how are these tickets uploaded to the terminal?
• They'll kind of scan that, and they'll reassociate that back to the player's account on their app.

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• Subscription services and other features of these predatory mobile sports betting apps are designed to
• 04:28.240> mobile<00:04:28.520> sports<00:04:28.800> betting<00:04:29.080> apps
• <00:04:29.280> are predatory mobile sports betting apps are predatory mobile sports betting
• apps are designed<00:04:29.720> to<00:04:29.840> ensnare<00:04:30.320> consumers
• Um, I think you can go to your app, though. Yeah. You can put a bet on it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• even with kind of our pre-application process, we typically have a two-step process: we'll get a pre-app
• in first and then we'll invite a full app later.
• How does the agency plan to navigate some of these financial ups and downs that could potentially hit
• But there are limitations, and we do our best to navigate those.
• Every one of us has likely used a data center already this morning, whether that was using a mapping app

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• They make money by keeping teens on the apps, consistently using the fact that their apps produce dopamine
• then content filters and other things that happen at the system level don't always work within the apps
• then content filters and other things that happen at the system level don't always work within the apps
• then content filters and other things that happen at the system level don't always work within the apps
• level don't always work within the apps. level don't always work within the apps.

Bills: HF4502, HF3388, HF4106, HF400, HF4138, HF4118, HF4203

Keywords: trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance

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• We frequently find ourselves navigating thin lines between three things: peer conflict, which is a mutual
• the case of a situation that you may encounter with cyberbullying, where something has happened on an app
• so, I do think there's a lot behind the cell phone, and I have to keep up with continuously knowing apps
• I know it because I'm in the school and I work with students who show me how the apps work.
• Senator Ward, I think that especially Sue, the app will be able to clarify why this is necessary.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• You can hold it on your smartphone in an app that you download, and you can use it to settle business
• c><01:16:52.480> smartphone<01:16:53.679> in<01:16:53.920> an<01:16:54.159> app
• <01:16:54.320> that<01:16:54.480> you on your uh smartphone in an app that you on your
• uh smartphone in an app that you download<01:16:55.280> and<01:16:55.520> you<01:16:55.679
• confusing or high pressure them navigate confusing or high pressure situations. situations. situations

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, oh, and one other thing: OIP is app... since the statute doesn't require that you know the address
• Um, oh, and one other thing: OIP is app... since the statute doesn't require that you know the address
• Um, oh, and one other thing: OIP is app... since the statute doesn't require that you know the address
• Um, oh, and one other thing: OIP is app... since the statute doesn't require that you know the address
• Um, oh, and one other thing: OIP is app... since the statute doesn't require that you know the address

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several housing, landlord-tenant, and condominium-related measures. Senate Bill 62, relating to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, would allow HPHA-owned parcels and related areas such as parking lots to be closed to the public with posted signage; HPHA strongly supported the bill, saying it would help reduce loitering, drinking, and other problems, and no further testimony was offered. Senate Bill 822, relating to the landlord tenant code, would create a three-year working group in the Department of the Attorney General to study and improve the residential landlord-tenant code. The Judiciary supported the measure but said the scope should be narrowed; the Attorney General opposed leading the group and suggested another agency should do so; Hawaii Realtors and the Hawaii Worker Center supported the concept and suggested moving the chairmanship to the Judiciary and including Legal Aid participation. The Judiciary said it could chair the group if the bill were narrowed to matters within the court’s purview. Senate Bill 38, relating to housing, would limit counties from imposing stricter conditions, AMI requirements, or fee-waiver reductions on certain affordable housing proposals if those changes would increase project costs. HHFDC supported the bill, saying county changes after state approval create uncertainty for developers, while the Hawaii State Association of Counties opposed it as an intrusion on local authority and a restriction on county safety and infrastructure conditions. Members asked about whether existing county review periods were sufficient, and the county association said the main concern was the bill’s language limiting counties from making cost-increasing conditions. Senate Bill 146, relating to condominiums, would revise alternative dispute resolution procedures for condo disputes, including evaluative mediation and binding arbitration. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission said it took no position overall but supported a $150 mediation fee and asked for a similar arbitration fee; Community Associations Institute supported the bill with suggested amendments; however, most testimony was strongly opposed by condominium owners and advocates, who said the bill had been changed to the detriment of owners and would increase costs and reduce protections. The committee noted 44 testimonies on the bill, with 2 in support, 37 in opposition, and 2 with comments. Senate Bill 253, relating to condominium reserves, would require a detailed budget summary to stand on its own, remove a good-faith defense for certain noncompliant budgets, and clarify standing and the association’s burden regarding substantial compliance. Hawaii Realtors and Community Associations Institute supported the measure as improving transparency and giving owners and buyers a clearer picture of association finances. Greg Msakian also supported it, arguing it would help owners and describing problems he experienced with budget committee exclusion and budget noncompliance in his own association. The discussion ended while testimony on the bill was still underway, with additional witnesses expected.

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• . >> Some of the charging facilities work through an app.
• They're an app-based system, and you have your money, your credit card charged through the app.
• <00:54:01.920> They're<00:54:02.079> an work through an app.
• They're an work through an app.
• You either preload an amount or app.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Down at the bottom of page 22, these are transfers or sometimes called direct apps.
• Down at the bottom of page 22, these are transfers or sometimes called direct apps.
• Down at the bottom of page 22, these are transfers or sometimes called direct apps.
• Down at the bottom of page 22, these are transfers or sometimes called direct apps.
• So, sports wagering, they direct apps.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Bills: HR209, SB3131, SB2494, SB2447, SB2727, SB2145, SB2143, HR22, HCR22, HR97, HCR105, HR138, HCR146, HCR16, HCR35, HCR40, HR3, HCR4, HR161, HCR171, HR109, HCR117, HR33, HCR33, HR141, HCR149, HR190, HCR200, HR193, HCR203, HR194, HCR204, HR196, HCR206, HR197, HCR207, HR191, HCR201, HR12, HCR10, HR148, HCR157, HR184, HCR194, HR195, HCR205, HR192, HCR202, HR173, HCR183, HR179, HCR189, HR181, HCR191, HR21, HCR21, HR23, HCR24, HR60, HCR66, HR113, HCR121, HR145, HCR153, HR74, HCR82, HR77, HCR85, HR90, HCR98, HR27, HCR36, HR165, HCR175, HR187, HCR197, HR5, HCR6, SB2054

Keywords: entertainment, comedy, youth wellness, cultural identity, Hawaiian culture, mental health, public service, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, bribery, corruption, statute of limitations, public servant, criminal justice, campaign finance

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• reality is that these decisions are often made quickly on a menu board, at a counter, or on a phone app
• SB 950 helps alleviate pressure from our families, caregivers, and health care system while navigating
• We have limited methods to find them, and it's left our students to navigate a broken system on their
• serve as advocates for their clients, including public agencies and their employees, helping them navigate
• Agents help public agencies evaluate options, navigate complex markets, and advocate for employees when

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 331 by Sen. Menjivar, which would require large-group health plans to cover hearing aids for children. The author and supporters described the bill as a long-running effort to address a developmental emergency and reduce out-of-pocket costs for families, while opponents were absent. Testimony from parents, advocates, medical experts, and organizations emphasized the importance of early access to hearing aids; committee members voiced strong support, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations, with several members requesting to be added as coauthors. The committee then heard SB 608, also by Sen. Menjivar, to expand access to condoms in school-based health centers and related settings and to prevent barriers such as ID checks. Supporters, including students and school health advocates, argued the bill would improve sexual health and reduce stigma, while opponents from family and faith groups argued it would undermine parental authority and normalize early sexual activity. The bill was supported by committee members and moved forward on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Next, SB 971 by Sen. Choi proposed community-based healthy aging partnerships for older adults, with testimony from the California Senior Legislature and supporters from aging and dementia organizations. The measure was described as voluntary and focused on connection, independence, and local collaboration; there was no opposition, and the committee moved it on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 869 by Sen. Weber Pierson, which would require warning icons and statements on chain restaurant menus for beverages with very high added sugar content. Supporters framed it as a transparency and public health measure, while restaurant and beverage industry representatives opposed it unless amended, citing cost and menu-space concerns; the bill was nevertheless moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations after a roll call vote, with some members voting no and the measure placed on call. The committee also considered SB 950 by Sen. Weber Pierson, aimed at ensuring timely coverage of FDA-approved, medically necessary treatments for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease on commercial plans. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association and a patient advocate, said the bill would reduce delays and barriers to care, while health plan representatives opposed it over step therapy and utilization-management concerns. Members discussed the limited treatment window and the need for early access, and the bill was moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. In addition, SB 490 by Sen. Umberg would set timelines for DHCS investigations of unlicensed sober living homes and allow counties to assist if the department cannot act in time; supporters from Anaheim and a patient-brokering survivor described serious abuse and oversight gaps, while county behavioral health representatives opposed the county role as an unfunded and potentially liability-creating burden. After discussion, the bill was also moved on a do-pass basis to Appropriations. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1037 by Sen. Weber Pierson on health insurance affordability and rate review, with supporters arguing it would tie premium increases more closely to affordability targets and public reporting; the transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on that measure.

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• HB 2025, relating to law enforcement, prohibits digital navigation applications from providing an alert
• to law enforcement<01:08:23.040> prohibits<01:08:23.520> digital<01:08:23.839> navigation
• enforcement prohibits digital navigation enforcement prohibits digital navigation applications<01
• There are apps that tell you where they are, and you can pretty much avoid detection.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Transportation heard several vehicle and traffic safety measures. HB 2347, which would require the director of transportation to adopt rules allowing mobile vehicle safety inspections, drew support from DOT and individual testifiers who said it would add convenience and efficiency for passenger vehicle owners. Committee members questioned how home or driveway inspections would handle safety standards such as headlight checks and whether added convenience would come with higher costs; DOT also said it would follow up on inspection fees and audit procedures. HB 182, which would exempt motorcycles and passenger cars from safety inspections, received opposition from DOT, the Hawaii Police Department, and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services, with Grassroot Institute in support. HB 2022, which would equalize county and state annual vehicle registration fees, was opposed by the Hawaii Transportation Association because it would raise costs that would likely be passed on to consumers. The committee also took testimony on HB 1708, which would make operating a vehicle under the influence at a high intoxication level a class C felony and add probation requirements. Prosecutors, police, DOT, and the Honolulu customer services department supported the bill, while the Public Defender’s Office opposed it, arguing that it would increase court workload, require more defense resources, and create collateral consequences, including possible immigration impacts. Several witnesses and members discussed a proposed HD1 that would change the bill to a graduated penalty structure, making a first offense a misdemeanor and a second offense a felony, while also addressing deferred pleas and DUI deferrals. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill’s intent but warned that Oahu lacks a reliable electronic or telephonic warrant system, which could lead to more refusals and additional court impacts. HB 2086, which would amend negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, received support from DOT, county prosecutors, police, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office. Honolulu’s prosecutor supported the bill but recommended against the attached HD1, saying the current drafting better preserves negligent injury as a lesser included offense and avoids blending it with a separate statutory scheme. HB 2154, which would create a framework for intelligent speed assist technology and require a report to the legislature, was supported by DOT, county police, Smart Start LLC, AAA Hawaii, and others, with the Alliance for Automobile Innovation offering comments and proposed amendments. A testifier described the bill as a way to prevent repeat speeding by limiting vehicles from accelerating beyond the speed limit. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the excerpt.

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• can't imagine that's possible when they might have to create some of this language to get it onto an app
• Because we're talking, one is technology and the other is just an app and language.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Social Services Committee met on April 20 with Senators Cleare, Kavanagh, Weik, and Murray present. The committee considered five bills, all of which were reported to the calendar. Senator Kavanagh introduced S.913, which would remove the requirement that a court proceeding be initiated before someone can qualify for rent arrears grants and ongoing rental assistance; members supported it as a way to avoid unnecessary eviction proceedings. S.2022 by Senator Cooney, which exempts certain income when determining eligibility for public assistance, was also reported without objection. The committee then discussed S.5807A by Senator Sepulveda, requiring EBT-related websites and mobile apps to be available in the 12 most common non-English languages. Several members supported the language-access goal but raised concerns that the bill could distract from or delay implementation of chip technology for EBT cards and fraud prevention; Senators Murray and Weik voted no, while the bill was still reported with concerns to be conveyed to the sponsor. S.7612 by Senator Martinez, establishing statewide co-shelter toolkits, was described as helping domestic violence survivors keep pets safe and together with victims, and it was reported unanimously. Finally, S.8045 by Senator Bino, requiring the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to provide materials on removing accounts from smart home systems, was reported unanimously. Members noted concerns about tracking devices and smart-home-related safety issues in domestic violence cases. No other actions were taken beyond motions, seconding, and reporting each bill to the calendar.

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• Tennessee does not allow a debit card because they have an app that links to a banking.
• because they does not allow a debit card because they have<00:04:31.600> an<00:04:31.759> app
• have an app that links to an a banking. have an app that links to an a banking.

Bills: SF0024

Keywords: lottery, debit card payments, gambling regulations, state revenue, financial transactions, 916, all

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• School staff tell us to respond from a mobile app or a silent panic button.
• So we have a mobile app, and we have somebody that's curating all the best camera feed.
• I can see it in real time through that app that's pushed to my phone.
• I can see it in real time through that app that's pushed to my phone.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 met with a quorum and announced a full agenda, including combined public testimony for two bills related to student personal communication devices. The committee first took up Senate Bill 1262 by Senator Nichols, a school safety cleanup bill following House Bill 3. The bill would allow TEA to commission peace officers for school safety purposes, require annual renewal of good-cause exceptions to armed guard requirements, create a new report based on intruder detection audits and vulnerability assessments, and require behavioral threat assessment teams to include someone with specific knowledge of a special education student’s disability. Committee members asked about the difference between TCOLE licensing and TEA commissioning, the scope of the officers’ authority, and how the good-cause exception would work. The committee substitute was adopted, and public testimony included support from school safety and drone-response advocates, Disability Rights Texas in favor of the special education provisions, and a student witness raising concerns about the mental health impact of repeated lockdowns and the need for immediate, reliable school safety responses. The bill was left pending after testimony, then the committee briefly recessed and later reopened testimony to hear the student witness. The committee then laid out Senate Bill 2252 by Senator Creighton, a major early literacy and numeracy bill for kindergarten through third grade. Creighton said the bill builds on prior literacy efforts by funding teacher stipends for literacy and math academies, providing free and clearly administered screeners and assessments, expanding screening options, clarifying how results are used, supporting high-quality pre-K, and increasing the early education allotment. He emphasized low reading performance and the need for early intervention. Members discussed how the bill differs from earlier academy models and whether the assessments are diagnostic or high-stakes; Creighton and witnesses said the tools are intended to identify students needing support, not to serve as punitive testing. The committee adopted the substitute. Witnesses for SB 2252 largely supported the bill. A Uplift Education representative described strong gains from small-group literacy tutoring and said students receiving targeted support can make more than a year of growth in a year. An education specialist explained that the bill aligns general education screening with existing dyslexia and special education practices and helps districts identify students who need intervention before a disability evaluation is required. A Commit Partnership witness cited statewide reading data, the importance of high-quality pre-K, and the need for transparent, consistent progress monitoring and parent engagement. Members asked about the meaning of the growth data, how dyslexia screening works, and how the bill would help identify struggling students earlier. Before finishing all questions, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair after the floor session.

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• I have not participated in any signal group chat or any other chat on another app that contained any
• For high-level officials who would be targeted by foreign adversaries to use end-to-end encrypted apps
• I don't know if you use signal messaging app. I do. I do.
• I've never said that end-to-end encryption apps like Signal are a substitute for classified systems,

Keywords: national security, cyber threats, civil liberties, transnational crime, FISA Section 702, public-private partnership, intelligence community, Annual Threats Hearing

Summary: The Senate Intelligence Committee convened for a significant meeting focused on the Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Prominent officials from various intelligence agencies presented their insights on emerging national security threats, including concerns over increasing cyber threats, particularly from China and non-state actors. A major discussion point included the balance between national security and civil liberties, as evidenced by conversations surrounding Section 702 of FISA and its implications for privacy protection. The challenges posed by cartels and transnational criminal organizations, especially related to narcotics trafficking, were emphasized as pressing issues necessitating coordinated responses from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. This meeting underscored the necessity of public-private partnerships to tackle these multifaceted threats effectively.

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• facilities during searches, showing that it is more sophisticated and more of a digital electronic app
• our facilities during searches, showing that it's more sophisticated and more of a digital electronic app
• A lot of times it's a Cash App.
• a lot of searches we see inside our facilities, those that are a part of this, you will find a Cash App
• But if you don't know about these external third-party Cash Apps, it becomes a problem.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all