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• This next section of the memo lays out existing federal and state regulations.
• In lieu of time, I will only highlight This next section of the memo lays out existing federal and state
• In lieu of time, I will only highlight parts of this section.
• The next section of the memo provides examples of AI communicating with AI, AI escaping in an air-gapped
• Finally, the last section discusses economic opportunities stemming from AI.

Summary: The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, established a quorum, and heard introductory remarks from Majority Leader Hogue and the chair about the committee’s charge. Members said the goal was to build a factual foundation on AI, hear from experts and stakeholders, and develop practical North Dakota-focused recommendations rather than simply produce a large volume of bills. Legislative Council also reviewed interim committee rules and procedures before the informational presentations began. Staff and NCSL presenters then gave overviews of AI concepts and the state and federal policy landscape. The background memo and presentations covered AI categories and terms, state laws in areas such as consumer protection, algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, chatbots, children’s safety, health, education, and government use, as well as data center siting and economic impacts. NCSL described a growing number of AI bills introduced and enacted across the states, with comprehensive laws in places like Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois, and noted recurring issues around transparency, privacy, liability, and protections for minors. A major focus of the discussion was federal preemption and the tension between state regulation and national AI policy. NCSL said a recent White House executive order and related federal framework seek a light-touch, innovation-friendly national standard, with possible challenges to state laws and possible funding conditions tied to compliance, though no broad federal preemption has yet been enacted. Members asked about Commerce Clause concerns, industry pushback, oversight models, and whether AI policy is bipartisan; presenters said the issue cuts across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfake restrictions but more disagreement on broader regulatory approaches. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting, and the committee recessed briefly for technical issues during the second presentation.

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• 101, uh we &gt;&gt; Uh Mason section section 101, uh we should<01:21:03.360><c> confine</c><01:21:03.840
• Speaker, point of order under Mason's Section 101, number two, persistent irrelevance.
• Section 124 paragraph one Section 124 paragraph one offensive<01:37:44.200><c> statements.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And so, I'm not going to go through the bill section by section because that's already been done in two
• through the And so, I'm not going to go through the bill<00:04:08.760><c> um</c><00:04:09.440><c> section
• </c><00:04:09.880><c> by</c><00:04:10.080><c> section</c><00:04:10.560><c> because</c> bill um section
• by section because bill um section by section because that's<00:04:11.120><c> already</c><00:04:11.360
• Increased dollar limitation for Section 179.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• sexual performance, genital mutilation, to commit any of the following: a sexual offense, persuade to section
• sexual performance, genital mutilation, to commit any of the following: a sexual offense, persuade to section
• sexual performance, genital mutilation, to commit any of the following: a sexual offense, persuade to section
• sexual performance, genital mutilation, to commit any of the following: a sexual offense, persuade to section
• [laughter] >> You know my philosophy. >> A sexual offense, persuade to section 152A-5 against the child

Bills: SB255 , SB199 , SB47 , HB605 , HB216 , HB621 , HB148 , HB389 , HB509 , HB248 , SB255 , SB199 , SB47 , HB605 , HB216 , HB621 , HB148 , HB389 , HB509 , HB248 , SB336 , SB293 , SB43 , HB420 , HB60 , HB188 , HB106 , HB105 , HB11 , SB336 , SB293 , SB43 , HB420 , HB60 , HB188 , HB106 , HB105 , HB11

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8, retail license, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture and Industries, testing and labeling, third-party laboratory, product safety, public health

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• It also includes an additional section not contained in the House bill.
• This additional section adds an offense of battery of a law enforcement officer.
• It also includes an additional section not contained in the House bill.
• This additional section adds an offense of battery of a law enforcement.
• This amendment removes Section 2 of the bill and the subsequent reenacted section related to that provision

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• But when you’ve got five online sections with 40 students apiece, that is 200 Zoom meetings.
• </c><01:02:33.599><c> Um</c><01:02:34.000><c> we're</c> additional sections were added.
• Um we're additional sections were added.
• being added or what's additional section being added or what's more<01:02:59.920><c> likely</c><01:03
• ><c> students</c><01:04:47.920><c> because</c> hold sections for two students because hold sections for

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• part is in the section two and this<00:54:32.240><c> is</c><00:54:32.800><c> kind</c><00:54:33.040><
• Um, obviously, section three of this talks about those exchanges, adjustments, disposals I've already
• Article 1, Section 39 of the Constitution protects this heritage.
• Article 1, Section 39 of the Constitution protects this heritage.
• Article 1, Section 39 of the Constitution protects this heritage.

Bills: SF0025 , SF0027 , SF0043 , SF0066

Committee: Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Keywords: landowner licenses, hunting, wildlife management, quota hunt areas, game and fish commission, game management, hunting regulations, black bear, tracking dogs, wildlife conservation, conservation, contracting, supervisor, funding, districts, hunting licenses, donated licenses, life-threatening illness, vision impairment, nonprofit organizations

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• </c> by hospitals as defined in section by hospitals as defined in section 222120 222120 222120 &gt;&
• And you know, whatever, because I feel like if we should fall under those sections of the law, then I
• And you know, whatever, because I feel like if we should fall under those sections of the law, then I
• And you know, whatever, because I feel like if we should fall under those sections of the law, then I
• And you know, whatever, because I feel like if we should fall under those sections of the law, then I

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Section 443.252 of this bill creates a new class C misdemeanor for mere possession of these products.
• Section nine of this bill states that anybody caught possessing any cannabis other than lab processed
• Because Texas Election Code Section 273.021, which is the statute that was enjoined, delegates to the
• The issue is that Section...
• Article 2, Section 1 of the Texas State Constitution has an explicit separation of powers clause.

Bills: SB5 , SB11 , SB12 , SB 5 , SB 11 , SB 12

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• So one of the things I do want to say is that sections three through five are very important.
• Um, I have a concern that the later sections, section 3 onward of this bill, are kind of putting the
• Um, and then after that it does change the existing law. section 3 onward of this bill um, are section
• My concern also with that section three is because it is so broad.
• My concern also with that section three is because it is so broad.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I cried because I would need a C-section, but I also cried because I had wasted two days on a failed
• Judy was born two weeks early by emergency C-section.
• I cried because I would need a C-section, but I also cried because I had wasted two days on a failed
• Judy was born two weeks early by emergency C-section.
• I had 10 days of paid leave to C-section I had 10 days of paid leave to be<00:50:04.799><c> with</c>

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

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Infused beverages have to be placed in a designated section distinctly marked away from alcohol, mixers
• the AARP, while they're here supporting a ban in Delaware, they support the Federal Clarity Act, Section
• the AARP, while they're here supporting a ban in Delaware, they support the Federal Clarity Act, Section

Bills: HB373

Committee: Senate Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

Keywords: infused beverages, THC, alcohol control, regulation, non-intoxicating cannabinoids, marijuana, legalization, taxation

Summary: The Senate Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee met in hybrid format and heard testimony on several bills. HB 373, as amended, would regulate hemp-derived THC-infused beverages by defining the products, limiting them to 10 mg of Delta-9 THC per container, restricting sales to package stores and licensed marijuana retail stores, requiring testing and labeling, and imposing a 50-cent per container tax; the sponsor said the bill is intended to create guardrails and protect youth, and a wholesaler representative testified in support. HB 398 would allow racinos to serve alcohol until 2 a.m. and remove local authority to require earlier closing times; the sponsor and Bally’s representative said it would help Delaware remain competitive and increase revenue, and no opposition was heard. HB 433 would let municipalities and counties extend last call for bars, restaurants, and clubs from 1 a.m. to 2 a.m.; a witness from Connect Delaware supported it as a competitiveness and retention measure, emphasizing that it is permissive rather than mandatory. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 441, which would ban cryptocurrency kiosks/crypto ATMs in Delaware and require existing machines to be removed within 90 days. The sponsor and supporters, including AARP, the Delaware Department of Justice, and the League of Women Voters, argued the machines are heavily used in scams, especially against older adults, and that regulation has not been effective. CoinFlip opposed the bill, saying it is a regulated operator, that the fraud statistics are overstated or incomplete, and that Delaware should instead adopt a regulatory framework and amendment. HB 465 would update the criminal code to formally define virtual currency and incorporate it into theft, money laundering, racketeering, and search-and-seizure provisions; the sponsor said it would align Delaware law with modern crypto-related crimes, and no opposition was presented. The committee then heard HB 467, which would prevent landlords from requiring renters to buy insurance from a specific company while still allowing them to require coverage meeting lease terms; the sponsor described it as a consumer-choice bill and there was no public opposition. HB 435 would require payment parity for certified registered nurse anesthetists and physicians when the same services are provided; the sponsor, nurse anesthetists, the Delaware Health Care Association, the Department of Insurance, and ChristianaCare supported it as a workforce and access-to-care measure, with no opposition. Finally, HS 1 for HB 450, the Road DE Act, would overhaul permitting and traffic-impact review, emphasize peak-hour traffic, set density standards in growth areas, create a transportation impact fee, and direct some revenue to open space, farmland, and coastal restoration; realtors, builders, environmental groups, engineers, and GEAR supported it as a way to speed permitting, reduce sprawl, and improve infrastructure planning. The committee adjourned after public comment; no votes were recorded in the transcript.

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• Section 3 of Chapter 3 of the General Laws provides that on the first Wednesday in January, following
• Honan of the Brighton section of the City of Boston, being the 17th Suffolk District, a member of the
• That, under the authority of Section 22A of Chapter 3 of the General Laws, copies of the journal for

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House of Representatives convened on January 1, 2025, for the opening of the 194th General Court. The session began with the call to order, invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem, followed by remarks from the Dean of the House, Governor Maura Healey, and Speaker Ron Mariano. Speakers highlighted the historic nature of the new session, the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence, and priorities such as public service, transparency, and continued collaboration between the House, Senate, and administration. The House received and filed the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s communication transmitting election returns, then adopted a special committee report confirming that the members-elect had been duly elected. The chamber also accepted the resignation/declination of Representative-elect Gerald Paracela, who had been nominated to the District Court. A committee was appointed to notify the Governor that a quorum of members-elect had assembled and were ready to be sworn in, after which the Governor administered the oaths of office to the members. The House then elected Ronald Mariano of Quincy as Speaker by roll-call vote, with 132 votes; Bradley H. Jones Jr. received 21 votes, Mark T. Lombardo 4, and the total vote count was 157. Timothy Carroll of Hull was elected Clerk by acclamation and sworn in, and he announced the appointment of assistant clerks. The House also adopted temporary rules to continue the prior session’s House rules and temporary joint rules, and agreed to a Senate order scheduling a convention for the following day to administer oaths to the Governor’s Council. The session concluded with a benediction and adjournment until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• what folks think of when they think about affordable housing: public housing, often referred to as Section
• Next, Section 8 programs is one of the federal vouchers that I'm sure many people are aware of.
• So that includes things like AHVP that I mentioned before, Section 8, and several other state-specific

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee met with a presentation from Housing Navigator Massachusetts. Staff described the nonprofit’s mission to improve access to affordable housing through a free, 24/7 search tool and public data dashboards. They explained how the site distinguishes between rent-based-on-income units and fixed below-market rent units, how mobile vouchers such as AHVP and Section 8 interact with those listings, and what types of housing are included or excluded from the database. They also reviewed accessibility filters, supportive housing resources, and related state programs such as EOHLC resources and RAFT. Committee members asked about the organization’s funding, the availability of voucher programs, and whether the site tracks demand for accessible units or wait lists over time. Housing Navigator said it is primarily supported through the state, works closely with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, and does not collect personal application data because it is not part of the application process. Staff said accessible units appear to be in high demand, but they do not have direct data on how many people are waiting or how many applications result from site visits. They also said they are working to improve data sharing, more frequent updates, and future research tools. Members discussed ways to increase public awareness of Housing Navigator, including sharing a one-page fact sheet or infographic through disability organizations, local disability commissions, independent living centers, and the Massachusetts Office on Disability. The subcommittee also briefly discussed future goals, including inviting MassHealth to a January meeting, seeking regular updates on federal Medicare and Medicaid developments, reviewing the annual report’s recommendations, and possibly planning a future health equity event. The meeting ended with the introduction of new commission member Victoria Gill and a motion to adjourn, which was approved unanimously.

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• So there's just a quick agenda for my section of the meeting: kind of who Disability Rights Connecticut
• Public Act 2567, Section 14, contains the details of what we're tasked with doing in this subgroup.
• We've created an outline already and will start a draft in some of the background sections right now,

Keywords: 962, all

Summary: The meeting began with approval of the May minutes and then moved into administrative updates on several 2025 legislative workstreams. Staff reported progress on two marketing efforts tied to the youth mental health crisis: one focused on increasing awareness and use of urgent crisis centers, and another broader crisis-continuum campaign led by United Way. Both projects are refining materials based on working-group feedback and aim to have materials ready before the start of the school year. Updates were also given on the UCC private insurance review and the crisis continuum review, both of which are gathering data and reconvening working groups over the summer. The main discussion centered on a Civic Solutions Group update on Medicaid school billing. The contractor explained that the project is examining why Connecticut schools are not billing for behavioral health and related services, with the goal of maximizing federal reimbursement. Members clarified that the study is about schools billing for services, not private providers billing in schools. Questions focused on whether Medicaid has caps or authorization issues when students receive services both in school and in the community, and whether recent federal or state changes affect billing. The contractor said the work is still in data collection and analysis, and that some issues, such as reauthorization procedures, were outside his scope. Participants also raised concerns about perceived barriers, fee-for-service limitations, and the need to distinguish school-based billing from provider billing. A second major presentation came from Disability Rights Connecticut on a separate legislative study concerning behavioral health issues affecting students receiving special education. The subgroup is examining the feasibility and impact of requiring evidence-based interventions, especially for challenging behaviors that can lead to restraint and seclusion, and is also looking at monitoring and random audits of restraint and seclusion practices. The team described its project plan, including literature reviews, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and data requests from the State Department of Education and other stakeholders. Members emphasized that the work is aimed primarily at private providers under the statute, but may have broader relevance. Questions from the group focused on whether the study would include public schools, how evidence-based practices apply to students with intellectual disabilities and autism, and whether caregivers or parents would be interviewed; the presenters said caregiver input is not currently part of the charge. The meeting ended with reminders about the July 15 meeting, which will include a Solnit briefing, and a note that August TCB meetings will not be held, though a workshop on the Connecticut Children’s Behavioral Health Provider Survey is being planned for late July or early August.

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• It reads, “This paragraph does not limit the subject section to the scholarship account programs that
• Chair, Senator Fernandez, Article 4, Section 1 of the Constitution does have language regarding this.
• approved by the voters on or after the state, November of 26th, if it violates subsection A of this section

Bills: HCR2048

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: elective officers, salary regulation, compensation, Arizona Constitution, voter approval, legislative commission, 1182, all

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• I am a senior counsel with the Washington State Attorney General's Office and serve as the section chief
• of the advice and compliance section in the government compliance and enforcement division within the
• We'll publish these questions on the commission's web page under the How to Testify section, and we'll

Committee: Joint Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

Keywords: 904, all

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• I am a senior counsel with the Washington State Attorney General's Office and serve as the section chief
• of the advice and compliance section in the government compliance and enforcement division within the
• We'll publish these questions on the commission's web page under the How to Testify section, and we'll

Committee: Joint Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

Summary: The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 6, 2026, with quorum present and unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. The Attorney General’s Office then provided its annual open government refresher, covering key points of the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, including broad disclosure requirements, records retention, response timelines for public records requests, and rules for meetings, special meetings, emergency meetings, and executive sessions. JLARC staff gave a 2026 legislative session update on tax preference bills. They highlighted 20 bills affecting tax preferences, including repeal of the coal-related sales and use tax exemption, changes to data center exemptions, new property tax exemptions for renewable energy facilities and land bank authorities, and a broad tax package in engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6346 that created multiple credits, deductions, and exemptions. Staff also presented the 2026 expedited tax preference review report covering 64 preferences, noting it is based on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies and is now available in an interactive searchable format. The commission approved the 2026 public testimony questions without changes and then adopted the 2027–2036 tax preference review schedule, along with a new rolling 10-year schedule that will be updated each May. During discussion, commissioners raised concerns about how preferences are prioritized for full review versus expedited review, especially for older or high-revenue preferences without performance statements, and staff explained that legislative mandates, expiration dates, and workload constraints drive the schedule. The meeting also included a public and staff recognition of Commissioner Grant Forsyth’s 13 years of service and leadership, with remarks praising his collaborative approach and long tenure; the next meeting was set for August 4, 2026.

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• Senate Bill 1137 amending Section 436 to marry and paternity and one relating to underground facilities
• I mean, Senate Bill 1206, amending sections 23-21.21 and 22-102, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to
• Senate Bill 1477, amending Section 36-446.14, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating to assisted living facilities

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of guests, including Maricopa Community Colleges representatives, Club America students, and the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jane Lyons. A proclamation was read honoring Maryvale High School’s Mariachi Las Panthers de Oro, with Representative Abeytia praising the students, director Mike Dominguez, and the program’s cultural and leadership impact. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole consideration of several Senate bills. SB 1011, SB 1170, SB 1400, SB 1456, SB 1476, SB 1511, and SB 1805 were advanced, with amendments adopted on SB 1400, SB 1456, SB 1511, and SB 1805. Debate centered on SB 1476, which would strengthen child neglect laws regarding exposure to dangerous controlled substances, and SB 1511, which dealt with CDL licensing and immigration status; opponents argued both were unnecessary or harmful, while supporters said they addressed public safety and trucking concerns. SB 1519 was retained on the calendar. The House then adopted the Committee of the Whole report and took up third reading votes, passing SB 1121, SB 1137, SB 1206, SB 1477, and SB 1786. In a second Committee of the Whole, the House advanced SB 1043, SB 1095, SB 1316, SB 1421, SB 1649, and SB 1711, with SB 1401 amended and moved forward. SB 1095 drew extended debate over gender-affirming care for minors, with supporters framing it as child protection and opponents warning it would override parents and doctors and harm transgender youth; SB 1316 concerned a rural health transformation fund; SB 1421 drew objections over banking, identification, and immigration-related burdens; and SB 1711 focused on school resources for recognizing inappropriate contact. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, placed several bills on third reading, deferred some bills for engrossing, and then recessed and adjourned until the next day.

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• Might make note that Section 1 there is correcting a scrivener's error from the general appropriations
• Again, there's a correction of a scrivener's error there in the GA bill in Section 1, and the remaining
• sections just line out the other things we're funding with them.

Bills: HB4030 , HB4031 , HB4032 , HB4033 , HB4034 , HB4035 , HB4036 , HB4037 , HB4038 , HB4039 , HB4040 , HB4041 , HB4042 , HB4043 , HB4044 , HB4045 , HB4046 , HB4047 , HB4048 , HB4049 , HB4050 , HB4051 , HB4052 , HB4053 , HB4054 , HB4056 , HB4057 , HB4065 , HB4067 , HB4071 , HB4072 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SB1146 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1149 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1158 , SB1159 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1163 , SB1164 , SB1165 , SB1166 , SB1167 , SB1174 , SB1175 , SB1176 , HB4030 , HB4031 , HB4032 , HB4033 , HB4034 , HB4035 , HB4036 , HB4037 , HB4038 , HB4039 , HB4040 , HB4041 , HB4042 , HB4043 , HB4044 , HB4045 , HB4046 , HB4047 , HB4048 , HB4049 , HB4050 , HB4051 , HB4052 , HB4053 , HB4054 , HB4056 , HB4057 , HB4065 , HB4067 , HB4071 , HB4072 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SB1146 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1149 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1158 , SB1159 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1163 , SB1164 , SB1165 , SB1166 , SB1167 , SB1174 , SB1175 , SB1176

Committee: House Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: education funding, budget appropriations, public schools, teachers' retirement, early childhood education, aeronautics, infrastructure, funding, sustainability, Oklahoma, mining, operator fees, coal production, noncoal mining, department of mines, revenue, state budget, budgetary reform, financial legislation, fiscal accountability