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• inaudible] [inaudible] Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Committee on Economic Development and Technology
• Successful data sharing requires more than just agreements or technology.
• We are on a Joint Committee hearing with the Committee on Economic Development Technology, as well as
• Also, the working group will have two individuals with health and social service experience.
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Committee: House Economic Development & Technology

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, with most witnesses either supporting the bills or offering technical concerns and suggested amendments. On SB 338, testimony came from the Department of Taxation, Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and Surpac, and the bill later moved forward with amendments. On SB 558, testimony was largely in support from the Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Local Food Coalition, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation, which described the measure as supporting rural jobs, food-system development, and use of off-grade agricultural products. ADC requested flexibility for neighbor-island siting and funding allocations, while the committee also discussed whether the bill’s language should be made more general and whether it could raise constitutional concerns about overly specific site designations. The bill was advanced with amendments and a noted appropriation allocation of $350,000. The committee also heard SB 186, which drew support from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, Ulupono Initiative, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Public Health Institute, DED, ADC, AAHU RC&D, and the Hawaii Youth Food Council. Supporters said the measure would improve coordination among agencies on food systems, help address food security and the state’s 30% by 2030 farm-to-school goal, and create a more organized statewide food systems effort. SB 328 received support from the Department of Taxation and Hawaii Farm Bureau, with Farm Bureau describing it as a way to repurpose existing dairy infrastructure to revive hog production and support livestock and farm-to-school goals; the Tax Foundation of Hawaii opposed the measure as a potentially narrow industry incentive that could unfairly benefit a specific taxpayer and said a direct appropriation would be more transparent. SB 89 was described by Hawaii Farm Bureau as a labeling measure intended to protect the integrity of a culturally relevant local product, though the group raised concerns about wording and implementation timing. Later, SB 742 received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaii System, Hawaii KidsCAN, the Hawaii Workforce Funders Collaborative, and the State Commission on the Status of Women. Testifiers said the bill would improve cross-agency data sharing, support workforce and education planning, and create public-facing dashboards; the Commission on the Status of Women asked to be included in the working group or as an advisory member. In decision-making, the committee adopted amendments and advanced SB 338, SB 558, and SB 1186. For SB 1186, the chair’s recommendation added three positions, specified committee-note funding amounts for those positions and operating funds, and revised working-group membership to have co-chairs appoint five members with relevant experience and expertise.

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• that have a statutory role in the state's real estate, it's the Office of Management and Enterprise Services
• Oklahoma statute clearly establishes the Office of Management and Enterprise Services as being responsible
• And referencing you know 74s61.8, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services shall determine if
• It would be helpful if that technology was available. You guys could talk about that.
• LOFT also had several recommendations for the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.

Committee: Senate Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT)

Keywords: 914, all

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• Among his many service patrols.
• Singleton, thank you for your military service and your exemplary public service to our students and
• Services. Services.
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• </c> record of service and accomplishment. record of service and accomplishment.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Services for virtual visits. I support the Senate position as well. Representative.
• So the only thing I'm having, do we have currently a chief innovation and technology officer?
• So the only thing I'm having, do we have currently a chief innovation and technology officer?
• Do we currently have a chief innovation and technology officer?
• 10.2.005 DBAH service rate caps. And again, that goes back to a percentage change.

Committee: House Conference Committee on Budget

Summary: The conference committee spent most of the meeting working through House Bill 2, the education budget, with repeated debate over how to close the remaining gap in the foundation formula. Members discussed fund swaps involving the blind pension fund, capital commission fund, lottery proceeds, state school money, and classroom trust funds, with several senators arguing the committee should fully fund the formula if possible and warning against leaving schools with a shortfall. The committee also reviewed child care subsidies, Parents as Teachers language, school safety and assessment-related items, Title I reallocation language, and a compromise on flexibility percentages for certain education lines. Several members raised concerns about language restricting virtual Parents as Teachers visits and about child care subsidy language tied to enrollment-based payment and prospective payment, while others defended the compromise as a way to balance provider concerns and budget limits. House Bill 3, covering higher education, was also reviewed. The committee largely accepted Senate positions on appropriations, with a compromise on the St. Louis Community College nursing program and a new proposal directing the Department of Higher Education to develop a new funding model by December 1, 2026. That language drew concern from some members, who said the timeline was too aggressive and asked for more flexibility, but supporters said prior work on performance funding justified the deadline. The committee then moved through House Bill 2004, transportation, agreeing to a mix of Senate positions and compromises on items such as safety operations, low-volume roads, port funding, and road improvements, including a larger-than-expected appropriation for Clarendon Road tied to a State Fair relocation plan. House Bill 5, general administration and IT, generated the most controversy over new language directing a plan for state IT modernization and cloud migration; several members objected that it was too prescriptive, resembled a resolution, and could favor a specific vendor, but the chair said the goal was accountability and oversight. The committee left some House Bill 5 items open for further negotiation, then later returned to finalize several dollar amounts and a shorter conference proposal on the IT language. The committee also worked through House Bills 7, 8, and 9, mostly adopting Senate positions with a few compromises. House Bill 7 covered economic development and tourism items, including Main Street, Missouri One Start, broadband, Juneteenth, and the Great American State Fair, with some items set aside for later or moved to other bills. House Bill 8 focused on public safety and veterans’ funding, including school safety apps, fentanyl testing, crime lab workload, DNA testing, veterans’ programs, and Highway Patrol fleet and fuel items; members debated whether to keep fleet and fuel funding separated or rolled together, and several items were set at compromise levels. House Bill 9, covering mental health and corrections, was handled more briefly, with most items following Senate positions and a few compromises, including probation and parole funding and a reduction on one appropriation. The committee then recessed and later resumed with House Bill 2010, beginning work on another budget bill with a mix of Senate, House, and compromise positions on early line items, but the transcript cuts off before that bill is completed.

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• It's the Senate Human Services Committee.
• Examples of services at RHCs include daily living skills, medical and dental services, employment services
• Today, there are no children at RHCs, and they do not provide educational services.
• So individuals who are receiving services at RHCs understand what services they're receiving and when
• see with their services and what those RHCs are doing to fix the issue.

Summary: The Senate Human Services Committee heard several House bills. Substitute House Bill 2539 would raise the indigent inmate account threshold from $25 to $100, allowing incarcerated people to retain more money for commissary items like hygiene products, postage, and medications before deductions for legal financial obligations, child support, and other debts. Representative Street said the bill is meant to better cover essentials without stopping debt repayment. Testifiers from Civil Survival, incarcerated people, and family advocates supported the bill, describing current commissary prices, low prison wages, and the burden on families. The committee also heard that the Department of Corrections expects some indeterminate implementation costs and IT expenses. No vote was taken. House Bill 2510 would require the Department of Corrections to supervise anyone sentenced to community custody for stalking, regardless of risk classification. Representative Burnett said the bill is intended to protect victims and give them peace of mind. Staff explained that the bill is narrower than a related measure heard earlier because it applies only to people sentenced to community custody, typically at the superior court level. Victim advocates and survivors testified in strong support, describing stalking cases that escalated to severe threats and violence and arguing that mandatory supervision could prevent future harm. The hearing was closed without action. The committee also heard Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2319 and Substitute House Bill 2350, both concerning residential habilitation centers. HB 2319 would rename Fircrest School and Rainier School to remove the word “school” and better reflect their current role as residential habilitation centers; supporters said the old terminology is outdated and confusing, while the sponsor said the bill is a clarification only and does not change services or funding. HB 2350 would require DSHS to notify residents, guardians, and other designated people when an RHC falls out of compliance with federal CMS requirements, and to post plain-language notices at the facility. Supporters from Disability Rights Washington, The Arc, and self-advocates said the bill would improve transparency and accountability. The committee closed public hearing on both bills, and the meeting adjourned.

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• By creating more representation on the commission, we can help to further improve the services offered
• We want to be able to provide a lot of these services.
• A special needs child may not get a service. A classroom may become overcrowded.
• So for me, this is a technology issue, if you will, and I think we need to move forward with technology
• , utilizing technology, because students like me and California Community Colleges in general...

Summary: The committee hearing covered several higher education bills, with extensive testimony on student aid, affordability, and institutional debt. AB 587 would add veteran representation to the California Student Aid Commission; the author said the change would bring lived experience from the veteran community to student aid policy, and members raised a concern about keeping the commission’s membership odd-numbered, which the author said would be addressed by amendment. AB 791 would standardize cost-of-attendance housing calculations using objective data and improve notice of the adjustment process; supporters said current budgets often underestimate students’ real living costs, while UC, CSU, and independent colleges opposed or had concerns about the bill’s prescribed methodology, fiscal impact, and a 14-day turnaround for adjustments. AB 850 would create a one-term grace period for students with institutional debt to re-enroll while arranging repayment, bar reporting that debt to credit agencies, and require more transparency; proponents described students being blocked from continuing school over debts, while CSU, UC, and private-college representatives said they already use holds and payment plans and worried about added liabilities and budget pressures. AB 537 would extend the California College Promise Program to part-time community college students; supporters said most community college students attend part-time and should not be excluded from fee waivers, while the committee noted fiscal concerns but ultimately advanced the bill. AB 7 would allow universities to consider whether an applicant is a descendant of American chattel slavery in admissions as a reparative measure; supporters framed it as lineage-based reparative justice, while opponents argued it would function as a racial proxy and conflict with Proposition 209 and equal-protection principles. The committee took roll-call votes on the measures, advancing AB 587, AB 791, AB 850, and AB 537 to Appropriations, with AB 850 and AB 537 receiving fewer votes and the roll left open for additional members.

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• We deploy different technologies and are committed to technology neutrality.
• We serve 2300 access lines and 8900 broadband services across 2000 square miles of non-contiguous service
• I've read and heard when technology gets, when technology catches up and it's gone.
• I have dual service with Encore Electric.
• We generally look at just cost of service.

Committee: House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

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• particularly in the fields of semiconductors, smart machinery, biotechnology, energy, information technology
• provides the Secretary of State's office with the authority and flexibility to meet modern needs of technology
• passed the Senate this week. ...veterans face during their transition to civilian life, honor their service

Bills: HB346 , HB1851 , HB2974 , HB5596 , HCR118 , HCR127 , HCR141

Committee: Senate Economic Development

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, surplus vehicles, law enforcement equipment, school districts, Texas Facilities Commission, economically disadvantaged areas, HB 5596, voter-approval tax rate, property tax, ad valorem tax, Tax Code, Texas municipalities, coastal municipality, eligible coastal municipality, municipal hotel occupancy tax, hotel occupancy tax revenue

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• And today, that service continues right here in this building.
• And today that service continues right here in this building.
• Thank you for your service. Thank you. Thank you for your service. Representative Kavaro. Mr.
• So I want to acknowledge your service and leadership in our state and certainly in Maricopa County.
• Chairman, I move that the amendment of the Health and Human Services Committee be adopted.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• an eligible carrier for the purpose of providing Lifeline services.
• an eligible carrier for the purpose of providing Lifeline services.
• Internet services more affordable for low-income consumers.
• Currently, virtual reality or XR technology supports...
• For example, transmission services agreements or energy services agreements are typically in that 10-

Keywords: 1064, all

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• Representaton moves we service member.
• Facts services that were without bias.
• Your honor, I rest my case. schools, programs, and services related schools, programs, and services related
• ,</c> personal devices to access technology, personal devices to access technology, would<06:06:27.600
• What does this do to education services?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• 40 to 45% of those are faculty, while the rest are staff providing academic and student support services
• This is for classroom technology, scientific equipment, maintenance and grounds equipment, all supplies
• Professional and other services make up around 4% of our budget. These are outside suppliers.
• We want to align incentives with instruction, research, and public service, but then we also want to
• It's not done now, but those users in certain areas are using those services more.

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on higher education funding, focusing on how Florida’s university system should be financed and whether a new funding model is needed. University system financial officers and Chancellor Ray Rodriguez discussed major cost drivers, including wages and benefits, utilities, maintenance, financial aid, research, and the effects of geography, institutional mission, and student mix. UF highlighted the cost of research and graduate programs; UCF and FAU pointed to growth, location, and cost of living; FAMU emphasized recruiting top-tier talent while relying on other revenue sources; and UNF noted the challenges of growth and long-term planning. Members also discussed the role of internal controls and audits in addressing excessive spending and questioned whether out-of-state tuition should be adjusted to help offset costs. On revenue sources beyond state appropriations and tuition, the panel described auxiliaries, restricted funds, capital projects, and component units such as foundations and health systems. Several universities noted that some revenues are restricted to specific purposes and cannot be used for general operations. FAMU explained that a large share of its capital project funding reflected active campus construction, while UF said its component-unit revenue is largely tied to UF Health. The Chancellor emphasized that the system’s low tuition and strong state support are central to Florida’s national standing, but also noted that some auxiliary revenues are pledged to debt and must be managed carefully. When discussing the current funding process, witnesses praised Florida’s performance-based funding model for aligning incentives with student success, transparency, and accountability. They also raised concerns about non-recurring appropriations, rising employee benefit costs, unfunded mandates, deferred maintenance, and the difficulty of multi-year planning. Suggestions for improvement included more recurring funding, better coverage of mandated costs, greater flexibility in fee-setting, and possible weighting for mission, geography, and institutional type. The Chancellor said the Board of Governors is considering a “version 3.0” of performance-based funding that would benchmark institutions against peers and Carnegie classifications, but any changes would require legislative action. On out-of-state tuition, most universities said they would prefer local board flexibility, while the Chancellor cautioned that increasing out-of-state enrollment or fees could affect future state support and should be balanced carefully.

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• Uh, we're grateful for you and your service.
• So thank you so much for all that service.
• So thank you so much for all that service.
• We registered as an LLC as a mental health service provider.

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• House Bill 2551 referred to Communications and Technology.
• House Bill 2551 referred to Communications and Technology.
• House Bill 2621 referred to Health and Human Services. House Bill 2650 referred to Finance.
• This amendment is in response to several requests from the Department of Human Services and is largely
• Since retiring from the Air Force, Colonel Harding has continued a life of service as an educator, mentor

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received communications recalling it for voting session and referring gubernatorial nominations and a series of Senate and House bills and resolutions to standing committees. Leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber recessed briefly for committee meetings and party caucuses before reconvening. On the floor, the Senate unanimously agreed to House Bill 1102 and later passed Senate Bill 1133 and Senate Bill 1303 by 50-0 votes. Several measures were set aside to their proper place in the calendar or re-referred, including Senate Bill 1182 and House Bill 928 to Appropriations. The Senate also adopted multiple amendments to Senate Bill 1372, including a technical amendment from Senator Brooks, an amendment offered on behalf of Senator Loughlin, and Senator Fontana’s amendment requiring carbon monoxide detectors in child care facilities; after amendment, Senate Bill 1372 was held over. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 326 urging a posthumous Medal of Honor for Major Richard Winters. During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, noting it has been 20 years since the last increase. Senator Dush honored Colonel James C. Harding on his birthday, highlighting his military service and decorations. Senator Street introduced a discharge resolution to force consideration of adult-use cannabis legalization, arguing the issue has bipartisan support and should receive a vote. Senator Dush also delivered extended remarks on the Founders, John Adams, religion, and the Constitution. Committee reports followed, including Appropriations reporting Senate Bills 1061, 1182, and 1303 as committed and House Bill 2400 as amended, and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure reporting House Bill 2426 as committed. The Senate then considered supplemental calendars, adopting an amendment to Senate Bill 1182 and passing Senate Bill 1303 on final passage, both by 50-0 votes. The chamber was also notified of upcoming committee meetings, and it recessed until June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., unless recalled sooner.

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• House Bill 2551 referred to Communications and Technology.
• House Bill 2551 referred to Communications and Technology.
• House Bill 2621 referred to Health and Human Services. House Bill 2650 referred to Finance.
• This amendment is in response to several requests from the Department of Human Services and is largely
• Since retiring from the Air Force, Colonel Harding has continued a life of service as an educator, mentor

Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all

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• It's titled, From Stinknet to Skynet: Invasive Plants, Fire Risk, and Potential for Technology.
• The photos of the helicopters are from a National Park Service report in 2017.
• For those people who are so dedicated to public service, the cost is zero. They're volunteers.
• all those employees at the university on state pay, I go to small businesses and try and take the services
• and buy those services so that we don't have to maintain a huge group of state employees.

Committee: House Rural Economic Development

Keywords: 1182, all

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• FOR OUR MEETING TODAY WE WILL BE GETTING AN UPDATE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES VERSUS THE
• BUT THEY SERVE AS CONTRACT MANAGERS FOR THE VENDORS THAT PROVIDE THE SERVICES DIRECTLY TO THE HOMEOWNERS
• USING A MOUSE BUT THAT IS THE WAY FLAIR WORKS TODAY, IT WAS DEVELOPED IN THE EARLY 80S WITH 70S TECHNOLOGY
• HE STARTED WITH DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES IN SPRING OF 2022 AND I APPRECIATE ALL THE WORK HE HAS
• AND WE WILL HAVE THAT SERVICE ROLLING QUICKLY AND THEY WILL BE ENGAGING WITH AGENCIES WORKING TO HELP

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• Over 80% of UT Dallas graduates are in the high-demand fields of engineering, science, technology, mathematics
• were selected for this program because of their academic achievements and their records of community service
• , schools, communities, or health care settings, these dedicated professionals provide essential services
• Texas is forever grateful for their service and dedication.
• We remain committed to policies that expand access to occupational therapy services across our state.

Summary: The Texas Senate convened with a quorum, heard the governor’s emergency message outlining priority issues for the session, including property tax relief, water supply and infrastructure funding, universal education savings accounts, teacher pay, career and technical education, creation of a Texas Cyber Command, and bail reform. The governor also submitted a State of the State message and several appointment nominations for Senate confirmation. The chamber then took up a series of ceremonial resolutions and recognitions for McAllen Day, UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day, Wise County Day, and Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day, along with visits from the Houston Realty Business Coalition, Cedar Creek Chamber of Commerce, Webb County/Laredo delegates, UT Dallas McDermott Scholars, Andrews County officials, and occupational therapy professionals and students. Several senators spoke in support of the recognitions, highlighting local economic development, higher education, public health, and regional history. McAllen was praised for its growth, business climate, and cultural significance; Laredo and Webb County were recognized for trade, the Washington’s Birthday Celebration, and cross-border ties; UTSA and UT Health were commended for research, cybersecurity, and health science work; and UT Dallas scholars were recognized for academic achievement and public service. Wise County, the East End of Houston, and Andrews County were also described in terms of their economic contributions and community heritage. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 27 for McAllen Day and Senate Resolution 32 for UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day without objection. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 11, which granted permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days between February 5 and February 11, by a recorded vote of 30 ayes and 0 nays. Additional resolutions listed on the calendar were adopted without objection, and the Senate recessed until noon on Wednesday, February 5.

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• As we all know, last fall, the Department of Human Services identified 14 types of Medicaid services
• Uh, Senator May Quade. facing a human services fraud crisis and facing a human services fraud crisis
• </c><00:56:03.119><c> that</c> sure that we are using technology that sure that we are using technology
• And so I encourage these services.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> versus Public Service Commission. versus Public Service Commission.
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Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all