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• As many of you know, we are the co-chairs of the Information Technology Oversight Committee, and we met
• agency, which is the Commonwealth Office of Technology.
• agency, which is the Commonwealth Office of Technology.
• central technology agency, um, which<00:19:24.799><c> is</c><00:19:24.960><c> the</c><00:19:25.120><
• That's the basics of the Technology.

Committee: Senate State & Local Government

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:06 Attendance Roll Call: 00:11 SB 53 Discussion: 01:54 SB 53 Vote: 09:09 SB 192 Discussion: 10:15 SB 192 Vote: 13:42 HB 290 Discussion: 15:02 HB 290 Vote: 16:08 HB 314 Discussion: 16:45 HB 314 Vote: 19:38 Adjournment: 21:32, 958, all

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• AI is a promising technology that is being used to speed through administrative processes that humans
• But just like any technological tool, there is a limit to how you use AI, and it doesn't necessarily
• However, we know that as AI technology continues to advance, there's concerns about how it's going to
• using this technology to get us to a yes as fast as possible, not to a no.
• , and we're using this technology process, and we're using this technology to<00:17:50.160><c> get</c

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This only applies to overseas voters who are not in the United States Armed Services or the uniformed
• services or their dependents.
• It's again those uniformed services and overseas voters are currently authorized.
• And it's really not only an obsolete technology but it's It's with the laws that are in place that require

Bills: HB2938 , HB2939 , HB3306 , HB3722 , HB4113 , HB4123

Committee: House Elections and Ethics

Keywords: elections, national elections, state elections, voter intent, election reform, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, campaign finance, ethics, political contributions, candidate committee, Oklahoma legislation, voter registration, political party affiliation, Independent designation, Oklahoma, voter eligibility

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• GRACE THAT REMINDS US THAT LEADERSHIP IS NOT DOMINATION BUT TRUE SERVICE. WE ASK FOR YOUR MERCY.
• REFLECTING ON THE NATION'S FOUNDING AND THE TREMENDOUS BLESSING, HONOR, AND RESPONSIBILITY THAT COMES WITH SERVICE
• RESEARCH AND NEW TECHNOLOGY HAS OFFERED A NEW HOPE FOR THE FUTURE OF CITRUS IN FLORIDA.
• THE ABILITY OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE IN A 60 DAY SESSION TO INFLUENCE THE PRICE OF GOODS AND SERVICES

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Columbia River Mental Health Services.
• Columbia River Mental Health Services.
• The Columbia River Mental Health Services... ...and behavioral health.
• We have since worked with them to help maintain their mental health services.
• So by incorporating our practice, And human services department as well.

Summary: A joint hearing of the Senate Business, Trade and Economic Development Committee and the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee reviewed tentative tribal-state compact amendments involving the Tulalip Tribes and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Washington State Gambling Commission staff explained the compact approval process under IGRA and said the commission and ex officio legislators would take public comment and vote at an August 28 special meeting on whether to forward the agreements to the governor or send them back for further negotiation. The amendments would not take effect until published in the Federal Register. Tulalip Chairman Hazen Chappell testified in support of the Tulalip restated compact, describing tribal gaming as a governmental enterprise that funds health care, education, housing, elder services, public safety, natural resources, and other services. He said the tribe has employed more than 3,000 people, contributed over $113 million to charities and community programs since 1993, and continues to emphasize responsible gaming and regulatory cooperation. Commission staff said the Tulalip restatement consolidates 12 prior amendments, updates appendices and definitions, adds new appendices, removes some older provisions, and includes higher wager limits, jackpot sharing, and an option to increase player terminal allocations. Cowlitz Chairman William Ayala and Ilani Casino President Kara Fox LaRose presented the tribe’s sixth compact amendment. They highlighted the tribe’s history, community investments, education and elder programs, language revitalization, public safety support, and more than $35 million in foundation contributions since 2017. The proposed Cowlitz amendment would raise wager limits up to $1,000, create a special higher-limit player process with due diligence and responsible gaming safeguards, enhance signage and marketing requirements, allow temporary gaming areas, and adjust TLS ticket pricing when the state lottery raises ticket prices. Committee members asked about self-exclusion and credit practices; Cowlitz officials said hundreds of people have used the self-exclusion program and that higher-limit play is tied to front money or a $100,000 minimum credit line. No votes were taken at the hearing.

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• Sylvia of Fairhaven, honoring Joy Nichols upon her retirement after 29 years of distinguished public service
• The Committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petition accompanied by House Bill 423 of Kevin
• The Committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petition accompanied by House Bill 423 of Kevin
• to foreign policy, our state-level international trade and investment policies, as well as our technology-driven
• So on behalf of the entire House of Representatives, I want to thank Gene for his decades of service

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House received a gubernatorial message requesting certain fiscal year 2026 appropriations before final action on the general appropriation bill, and referred it to the Committee on Ways and Means. It also adopted several congratulatory and honorary resolutions, including recognitions for retiring members and public servants, and later welcomed a number of guests and honorees to the chamber. The main legislative business was House Bill 423, establishing a sick leave bank for James Caruso of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. After the Public Service Committee reported the bill ought to pass, the House suspended the rules, gave it a second reading, and ordered it to a third reading. Later, the House also took up House No. 1590, a sick leave bank bill for Eric Inakwick of the Trial Court, adopted an amendment adding an emergency preamble, and passed it to be engrossed as amended. A major action of the day was adoption of the conference committee report on the joint rules for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Members from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing reforms intended to improve transparency, public access, committee notice, live streaming, posting of votes and summaries online, and more efficient handling of legislation. The report was adopted by roll call, 147-2. The House also approved an order transferring matters from the Joint Committee on Agriculture to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, and from Elder Affairs to Aging and Independence. The House briefly questioned quorum several times, then recessed and later adjourned to meet Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session. The chamber also recognized the retirement of Chief Court Officer Gene DePersio, with remarks entered into the record.

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• These requirements ensure that the state is securing the best services and benefits for people who have
• The best services and benefits for people who have that appropriate expectation.
• 10339, prohibits the state agency from drafting a request for a proposal on a public contract for services
• anything that could be directly or construed as providing a contract to a public for a public benefit or service
• In 2005, Victor started working as the statewide technology director for the Alliance for Better California

Committee: House Agriculture

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I live in Dallas, and I work in the information technology field.
• also includes a non-construction clause, which serves to prevent license holders providing medical services
• from refusing to provide emergency services. services when a person is in crisis and in danger of death
• Similarly, one is exempted from jury service if they, and I quote, have served as a petit juror in the

Bills: SB1888 , SB3003 , SB2417 , SB2459 , SB3055 , HB1393 , HB2884 , SB2943

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: grand jury, jury qualifications, jury wheel, small counties, Texas legislation, age verification, obscene devices, online sales, juvenile protection, penalties, antitrust, attorney general, Texas Free Enterprise, business regulations, legal confidentiality, personal identifying information, data brokers, judicial safety, civil rights, data privacy

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• Committee on Science and Technology, let me turn on the room. Room unmutes. Let's see here.
• All right, the Committee on Science and Technology is called to order.
• here I'm analyzing metabolites, which are just chemical compounds in an organism, and the fancy technology
• So when it comes to AI and technology specifically, I think that my first introduction to programming
• And I do understand that this is where technology is going and medical care is going, and that helps

Committee: House Science & Technology

Keywords: 1182, all

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• This is simply notifying customers that this is a thing that they are doing as technology is advancing
• An act to amend the general business law in relation to credit monitoring services.

Committee: Senate Consumer Protection

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Consumer Protection met for its second meeting of 2026, with Chair Rachel May noting National Consumer Protection Week and mentioning upcoming consumer fraud outreach and new online fraud-reporting tools from the Attorney General. The committee considered eight bills focused on consumer issues, including junk fees, arbitration transparency, gas stove labeling, retailer biometric tracking notices, credit monitoring services, and youth sports recording rights. Several bills were advanced with little or no opposition. S.363A on clear and conspicuous pricing for mandatory junk fees was reported to first reading. S.926 on arbitration organizations drew support for its transparency goals, but Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick raised concerns about confidentiality and a private right of action; it was still moved forward. S.1280B on gas stove health-risk labeling also advanced despite opposition from Senators Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Weber. S.2539A, requiring retailers to warn customers about electronic tracking and biometric data collection, was supported by Senator Myrie, who described it as a notice-only measure. The committee also advanced S.3078 on credit monitoring services and S.2517, though the transcript of the discussion on S.2517 was largely garbled. Chair May’s S.8666, which would prevent youth sports operators from barring parents from taking in-person photos or recordings of their children, prompted concerns from Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick about privacy, liability, and recordings by other parents; the chair responded that the bill includes limits for safety, court orders, privacy protections, and restricted areas. The meeting concluded after the bills were moved and voted on, with several reported to first reading or to another committee.

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• The aforementioned embody the very spirit of service by ensuring the spirit of service by ensuring the
• We still wanted to honor their service and dedication.
• Public service is not easy. Public service is not easy.
• In my time of service, I married my best... In my time of service, I married my best friend.
• Julie, this state is better because of your service.

Keywords: 981, all

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• We try to make things as self-service as we can because, even though we have 32 positions, every time
• I mean, people self-service that all the time. a dashboard? a dashboard?
• </c> make things self-service. make things self-service.
• I mean, people self-service that that.
• I mean, people self-service that all<00:57:23.240><c> the</c><00:57:23.360><c> time.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• and human services.
• in health and intelligence technology in health and human<00:14:38.560><c> services.
• Now you've heard the human services.
• </c> the provision of mental health services. the provision of mental health services.
• Division</c><00:21:30.880><c> of</c> Service the Family Services Division of Service the Family Services

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• research memo that describes the recreational rules for state trust lands, BLM lands, and Forest Service
• Um, so to get started, um, the BLM and Forest Service are required under federal law to manage their
• </c> started um the BLM and forest service started um the BLM and forest service are<00:01:03.520><c>
• </c><00:14:03.760><c> managing</c> acres, um and Forest Service managing acres, um and Forest Service
• </c> service land in the state of Wyoming. service land in the state of Wyoming.

Committee: Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources

Keywords: 916, all

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• We've concentrated services in just a few counties.
• We don't want to see any cuts to DD services.
• We don't want to see any cuts to DD services.
• Public health is being directed to provide more services, implement new programs, and adopt new technologies
• Public health is being directed to provide more services, implement new programs, and adopt new technologies

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee opened with committee guidelines for the 2026 session, including limits on testimony, amendment deadlines, confidentiality expectations, and professionalism rules. Chair Ormsby also reviewed housekeeping for the public hearing, noting the meeting was recorded and live streamed, and that testimony would be limited to one minute because of the large number of sign-ups. The committee then began its work session on Governor Ferguson’s proposed 2026 supplemental operating budget, presented by OFM Director Katie Chapman, who outlined the state’s fiscal pressures: higher caseloads in major programs, a revenue forecast decline of about $390 million, federal policy changes tied to H.R. 1, inflation, and a relatively small ending fund balance. She said the governor’s budget solves about a $2.3 billion shortfall through nearly $800 million in spending reductions, revenue shifts, fund transfers, use of about $1 billion from the Budget Stabilization Account, and some tax preference changes, while also making targeted investments in areas such as child welfare, behavioral health, wildfire response, housing, and IT modernization. Chapman also explained that the proposal does not fully balance over the four-year outlook under the state’s statutory assumptions, but said the governor relied on the budget-balance law’s exception tied to BSA use and low employment growth. A question from Rep. Connors about credit ratings was answered with the view that the impact is difficult to predict and that Washington’s strong pension funding and balanced-budget framework remain positives. The public hearing drew testimony from state officials and many advocates, most of whom opposed specific cuts or fund shifts in the governor’s proposal. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs objected to proposed sweeps from the corporations and charities fund and the library archives account, citing prior cuts, layoffs, cyberattack-related costs, and the need to upgrade aging systems. Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove urged restoration of wildfire prevention funding, saying the proposed amount was still $30 million short of the commitment in House Bill 1168 and that underfunding would increase suppression costs and risk to communities. Many education witnesses opposed reductions to Working Connections Child Care, transition to kindergarten, local effort assistance, Running Start, and higher education across-the-board cuts, arguing they would harm access, equity, and workforce development. Higher education leaders from community colleges, the University of Washington, Western Washington University, and Evergreen State College described staffing cuts, program reductions, and pressure on student services, while K-12 groups and OSPI said the budget would deepen existing funding gaps. A large portion of testimony focused on human services, health, housing, and civil legal aid. Child welfare and youth-serving organizations supported some targeted investments but opposed cuts to child care, child welfare network administration, and youth programs; advocates for foster youth, homeless youth, and mentoring programs asked for continued or increased funding. Health care and long-term care providers warned that proposed Medicaid and rate changes would reduce access for seniors, people with disabilities, and safety-net patients, while Planned Parenthood and abortion access advocates urged full restoration of the Abortion Access Project and related reimbursements. Housing and legal aid witnesses backed the governor’s proposed right-to-counsel funding but asked for more support, and homelessness advocates sought contingency funding for federal housing programs. Crime victim and domestic violence service providers repeatedly said the proposed $12 million was far short of the roughly $21.38 million needed to avoid service cuts and closures. Other testimony addressed the Climate Commitment Account shift for the Working Families Tax Credit, with environmental advocates opposing the diversion of CCA dollars and workforce advocates supporting the governor’s economic security and employment programs. No votes or formal committee action were taken during the hearing portion described in the transcript.

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• We've had a lag in staffing and technology upgrades, which has led to a carryforward of balances, despite
• Town meeting minutes contained no hiring authorization, and there was no agreement for services.
• Procurement of goods and services: they need help with that.
• Procurement of good and services, they need help with that.
• Would probably be able to lower tax rate, and you probably have the same level of services.

Summary: The committee first took up a long-running audit finding involving the City of Daytona Beach’s unexpended building permit fund balance, which has exceeded the statutory cap for several years and was reported at $10.8 million in the latest audit. Mayor Derek Henry and city staff said the city had analyzed the fund, adopted a corrective action plan, waived more than $5.5 million in permit and inspection fees, used some excess funds for a training facility rehabilitation, and is pursuing a $9.4 million City Hall expansion that they say is allowed under a November 2024 Attorney General opinion permitting construction of a building to house the building code enforcement function. Committee members repeatedly questioned whether the city was simply trying to spend down the money, whether the proposed uses were truly lawful, why the balance kept growing despite fee waivers, and where the interest earnings were going. The mayor and deputy city manager said the city’s growth and staffing needs justified the plan, but several members expressed frustration and skepticism. A public commenter also urged accountability and raised concerns about the city’s spending plans and the size of the remaining balance. The committee then received an Auditor General presentation on the Town of Greenville, which found 31 operational audit findings and described pervasive control failures, possible fraud, waste, and abuse. The findings included election paperwork problems that left a council seat vacant, conflicts of interest, late financial disclosure filings, related-party transactions, inadequate meeting notices and minutes, quorum and voting documentation problems, council members’ involvement in day-to-day operations, missing ethics training, budget adoption and monitoring deficiencies, inaccurate accounting records and bank reconciliations, utility billing and rate issues, grant compliance problems tied to an unfinished grocery store project, weak personnel and contracting controls, improper severance and compensation issues, late vendor payments, weak procurement and P-card controls, vehicle-use and property-control weaknesses, poor public records access, and IT access and fraud-policy gaps. Greenville’s mayor and staff said the audit largely reflected the prior administration and that the current council and staff are taking corrective action. They said the town terminated the former manager, adopted seven new policies since the audit began, and is working with the Auditor General to improve procurement, financial controls, inventory management, grant oversight, and ethics compliance. The town attorney said he had alerted federal authorities earlier about concerns, and committee members noted that FDLE has received a criminal referral and is investigating. Several members praised the new leadership’s cooperation but also suggested the town consider consolidation or dissolution if problems persist.

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• Welcome to your House, Heidi Teval, and thank you so much for all your service. Thank you.
• So thank you, Representative Cobb, for your service to the state of Arizona, and welcome to your house
• HCR 2045, a concurrent resolution honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Raul Grijalva
• Representative Grijalva began his public service career in 1974.
• and community. ...of the family that's grounded in service and community.

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the Journal, and recognized Dr. Heidi Teval as Doctor of the Day. Members then offered several points of personal privilege, including tributes to former Representative Noel Campbell, introductions of guests, and observances tied to Muslim Day at the Capitol, Food Bank Day, and Holocaust Remembrance Day. The chamber also heard remarks from Holocaust survivors and community members, and the House later adopted a proclamation recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The main legislative action was House Concurrent Resolution 2045, honoring the life and public service of former Congressman Raul Grijalva. The resolution detailed his career in education, county government, and Congress, and highlighted his work on public lands, tribal sovereignty, environmental protection, public education, and social justice. The House unanimously adopted the resolution and stood for a moment of respectful silence, then received the Grijalva family in the chamber. Additional floor business included referral changes for HB 2351 and HB 2573, the first reading of several bills, and the second reading of a larger slate of measures covering water, land, energy, agriculture, public safety, immigration, and other topics. No substantive debate or votes on those bills occurred during this session. The House also announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

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• bill will increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency in how we manage behavioral health services
• The first was to provide a more effective service delivery model to serve Floridians receiving public
• APD's application for services available online, which launched this past December.
• With this in mind, we're going to pursue our systems, our processes, our services, our supports, our
• Victoria Zep, Family Support Services, waving in support, and Children's Home Network as well, waving

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs met to consider several bills and the confirmation of Taylor Hatch as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. SB 1310, relating to reporting of student mental health outcomes, was temporarily postponed. The committee then took up SB 1354 on behavioral health managing entities, adopted a delete-all amendment, and heard support for the bill’s focus on transparency, accountability, audits, referral patterns, and a DCF report due by December 1. Members discussed the capacity of the current reporting system and the need for coordination with school districts. The committee voted the bill favorably. The committee next considered SB 1620 on mental health and substance abuse disorders, which implements selected recommendations from the 2025 Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. The bill, as amended, includes reforms on dignity and patient-centered care, crisis response, individualized treatment plans, use of the DLA-20 assessment tool, data analysis by the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, and creation of a research center. Amendments removed a direct medication-provision requirement in favor of a review and report on discharge procedures, medication adherence, and long-acting injectables, and clarified licensure priorities for short-term residential treatment programs. Testimony and debate emphasized the need for action, better data, and efficient use of public funds. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard from Taylor Hatch, the Governor’s appointee to lead DCF. Hatch described her background in state government and her priorities for DCF, including coordination, transparency, prevention, permanency, and responsiveness to vulnerable Floridians. Several members spoke in support, citing her experience at APD and familiarity with the agency’s work. The committee voted unanimously to recommend her confirmation, and then adjourned.

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• The declining schedule was believed to provide sufficient time for advancement in battery technology
• The declining schedule was believed to provide sufficient time for advancement in battery technology
• mandated to comply with the ICT and have similar issues with complying with the regulation, as technology
• Witness: Hopefully optimistic that the market will catch up to it, since technology has come a long way
• this is one of those things where we're going back and revisiting and trying to make sure that technology

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In 2023, it established a working group to study nuclear technology, and then in 2024, Senate Bill 198
• </c><00:05:35.520><c> and</c><00:05:35.639><c> then</c><00:05:35.800><c> in</c> study nuclear technology
• and then in study nuclear technology and then in 2024<00:05:37.960><c> Senate</c><00:05:38.319><c> Bill
• other house, for adding this: the processing of spent nuclear fuel is a vital part of the new technologies
• other house, for adding this: the processing of spent nuclear fuel is a vital part of the new technologies

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 01:25 HCR 22 Discussion 01:57 HCR 22 Roll Call Vote 07:55, 958, all

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard ACR 22, sponsored by Representatives Randy Bridges and Steven Rudy. The resolution declares nuclear generation to be a clean, dispatchable baseload energy source for Kentucky. The sponsors argued that Kentucky and the broader energy market are facing growing demand and reliability challenges, and said the resolution recognizes prior legislative steps on nuclear power, including lifting the nuclear moratorium, creating a nuclear study working group, and establishing the Kentucky Nuclear Development Authority. The sponsors also emphasized nuclear power as part of an all-of-the-above energy strategy and highlighted small modular reactors and spent fuel processing as important future technologies. They referenced Paducah’s former uranium enrichment site and potential laser enrichment work as part of a recycling approach that could reduce waste and support new fuel production. No outside testimony was presented in the excerpt. Members expressed support for the resolution, with several noting its importance for economic development, reliable power, and keeping coal relevant through new energy partnerships. The committee voted favorably on the measure, with all members present voting aye, and the chair stated that the resolution would pass with favorable expression. The committee then adjourned.