Bills: SB1521

Committee: House Government Modernization and Technology

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI, companion AI, AI companion, virtual companion, chatbot regulation, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, content moderation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, crisis intervention, mental health claims, romantic AI, emotional dependence, app store

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• House Bill 3546 will make it clear that artificial intelligence systems and other nonhuman inanimate

Bills: HB2293 , HB3176 , HB3545 , HB3546

Committee: House Government Modernization and Technology

Keywords: broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, funding, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, state agencies, high-risk AI decisions, deepfakes

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• Amending submission criteria for the Texas Intelligent Databases while simultaneously bolstering public
• , has failed to keep pace with the scale, speed, and complexity of that threat.
• This makes them ideally suited for gathering data for intelligence purposes.
• Operational intelligence.
• to help us stay ahead of the threat.

Bills: SB659 , SB1585 , SB2201 , SB2514 , SB2569

Committee: House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: smuggling, human trafficking, criminal penalties, felony offenses, law enforcement, foreign adversary, foreign-owned company, scrutinized company, China, national security, cybersecurity, information technology, communications technology, ICT, critical infrastructure, state contracts, government procurement, vendor certification, debarment, civil penalty

Bills: HR29

Keywords: Okinawan immigration, cultural heritage, historical contributions, sister city relationships, military history, education, cultural identity, Okinawan Americans, Okinawa, Hawaii, Japanese American, immigration anniversary, diaspora, Asian American history, Pacific Islander, sister city, sister state, Kenjinkai, karate, World War II

Bills: SB36 , SB2202 , SB 36

Committee: Senate Border Security

Keywords: homeland security, border security, critical infrastructure, Department of Public Safety, intelligence operations, public-private partnerships, SB 2202, firearm trafficking, gun trafficking, terrorism, foreign terrorist organization, Texas-Mexico border, United Mexican States, Mexico, DPS, second-degree felony, weapons transfer, illegal firearms transfer, arms smuggling, cross-border crime

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security heard Senator Birdwell present SB 2202, which would create a state offense for knowingly transferring a firearm for profit or other remuneration to a member of a foreign terrorist organization. Birdwell argued the bill responds to cartel violence and southbound gun trafficking, and he explained a committee substitute that removed an exemption for federally licensed gun dealers and removed a requirement that DPS coordinate with Mexican law enforcement. He said the goal was to give Texas a state-level tool if federal enforcement is lacking. Invited testimony came from DPS Colonel Freeman Martin and border prosecution unit chair Tanya Ash. Both said the bill could be useful in some organized-crime and cartel cases, but they emphasized that proving a defendant knowingly transferred a gun to a foreign terrorist organization would be difficult and would usually require strong direct or circumstantial evidence, such as recorded statements, informants, or coordinated investigations. They said the measure would be more workable in complex cartel cases than in routine patrol stops, and they noted existing state and federal tools already address straw purchases, firearms trafficking, and related offenses. Members also discussed tracing seized firearms, cooperation with ATF, and the limits of state jurisdiction over international issues. No public testimony was offered, and SB 2202 was left pending. The committee then took up SB 36 as pending business. A committee substitute was adopted without objection, and the substitute bill was reported favorably to the full Senate by a 4-0 vote, with Senators Birdwell, Flores, Hinojosa of Hidalgo, Eckhardt, and Hinojosa of Nueces participating. The committee also accepted a motion in writing and ordered the bill recommended for local and uncontested calendar placement. The chair then announced the committee would recess subject to call.

Bills: HF2713 , HSB766

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: education savings accounts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Iowa finance authority, teacher training, licensure, community-based programs, extracurricular activities, school funding, artificial intelligence, AI healthcare, clinical AI, medical AI, autonomous medical practice, AI licensure, health technology regulation, digital health, machine learning, algorithmic medicine, telehealth

Bills: HB2148 , HB2993

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: federal funding, state budget, appropriation, block grants, noncustodial funds, legislative authority, Arizona attorney general, Department of Public Safety, DPS, consumer fraud revolving fund, consumer protection fund, gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission fund, public safety appropriation, supplemental appropriation, outside counsel, state agency legal representation, legal services, state settlement proceeds, general fund, A.R.S. 41-192

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• is necessary to ensure compliance with electrical reliability standards, and is needed to prevent threats
• Before you is Senate Bill 5984 concerning artificial intelligence chatbots.
• Before you is Senate Bill 5984 concerning artificial intelligence chatbots.
• For us, tires are a triple threat. They leach toxic 6 PPD into our stormwater, killing salmon.
• For us, tires are a triple threat. They leach toxic 6 feet PDQ into our stormwater, killing salmon.

Bills: SB5984 , SB6119 , SB6076

Committee: Senate Environment, Energy & Technology

Keywords: artificial intelligence, chatbots, regulation, technology, consumer protection, pollutants, tire regulation, 6PPD, environment, public safety, SB 6076, consumer-owned utilities, public utility districts, municipal procurement, competitive bidding, public works, clean energy, renewable energy, nonemitting generation, energy storage

Bills: SB190 , HB515 , SB190

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: SB190, prostate cancer, prostate screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, cost-sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, family history, genetic marker, men over 50, men over 40, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, mandated benefits

Bills: SSB3035 , SF2099 , HF523 , HF108 , HF1036 , HF908 , HF452 , SF2070 , SSB3087 , SSB3088 , SF2001

Committee: Joint Judiciary

Keywords: controlled substances, drug scheduling, penalties, Iowa law, substance abuse, animal welfare, animal abuse, torture, legislation, HF 523, House File 523, Acts Chapter 1080, Iowa domestic abuse, domestic violence, emergency protective order, protective order petition, peace officer, law enforcement, victim safety, present danger

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• to Minnesota's lakes, the growing threat to Minnesota's lakes, rivers,<00:02:31.280><c> streams,</c>
• Uh for the intelligence to create that.
• </c><01:07:05.280><c> So</c> artificial intelligence for this. So artificial intelligence for this.
• Um, this is just from artificial intelligence filtering out things in its own way.
• out things in its intelligence filtering out things in its own<01:35:13.679><c> way.

Bills: HF3793 , HF3699 , HF793 , HF3322 , HF3426

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements

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• Election officials, employees, and volunteers have faced increasing threats and harassment, which not
• loophole where we're able to who provide civil penalties against folks who are using artificial intelligence

Bills: SB1540 , SB2610 , SB2373

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

Keywords: election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, cybersecurity, data breach, breach of system security, exemplary damages, punitive damages, liability shield, safe harbor, small business, mid-sized business, Texas Business & Commerce Code, sensitive personal information, personal identifying information, identity theft, fraud prevention, NIST

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• </c> is important for foreign intelligence is important for foreign intelligence but<06:55:41.760><c>
• Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
• The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is a fine tool for foreign intelligence.
• to be focused on foreign intelligence.

Bills: SB4465 , HB7147 , HB2424 , HB7567

Keywords: FISA, intelligence, surveillance, national security, privacy, extension, law enforcement, excise tax, heavy trucks, clean vehicles, environmental policy, heavy truck excise tax, truck and trailer tax, federal retail excise tax, FET, highway trust fund, commercial trucks, Class 8 trucks, tractor-trailer, semi-truck

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• The Committee on Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Innovation is called to order. Thank you.
• The Committee on Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Innovation is called to order for the special 8
• Chair, members, House Bill 2311 directs the operator of an artificial intelligence conversational system
• Members, House Bill 2409 would establish the Arizona Artificial Intelligence Education Program to offer
• And now that we Conversations like this with artificial intelligences.

Bills: HB2311 , HB2371 , HB2409 , HB2410 , HB2456 , HB2457 , HB4005

Committees: House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation , House House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Committee of Reference

Keywords: HB2371, Arizona divorce, family law, dissolution of marriage, artificial intelligence, AI arbitration, AI-assisted arbitration, automated dispute resolution, online arbitration, binding determination, recommendation, superior court appeal, de novo review, marital dissolution, spousal consent, minor children, family court, legal technology, computational system, education

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• One is the threat... and then changes...
• Suicide behind these kinds of distortions, threats, and intimidations.
• Yes ma'am, a threat of a crime. And what is the penalty for this?
• Already within law, making a threat is harassment. I... Law, making a threat is harassment.
• Anyone can make a threat. You know, I mean, I've gotten threats, but I'm an elected official.

Bills: SB76 , SB35 , SB116 , SB119 , SB118 , SB129 , SB32 , SB31 , SB115 , SB75 , HB27 , HB40

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, SB116, machine gun conversion devices, switches, pistol conversion device, auto sear, firearm accessories, machine gun, automatic weapon, semiautomatic pistol, gun control

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• House Bill 3176 creates the Oklahoma Gas Artificial Intelligence and pace search hub or gas hub as Oklahoma's
• House Bill 3544 pertains to artificial intelligence social companions.
• or let's say, let's say it a better way, not restrict but prohibit minor access to artificial intelligence
• House Bill 3546 makes it clear that artificial intelligence systems and other nonhuman and inanimate

Bills: HB1782 , HB2293 , HB3176 , HB3544 , HB3546 , HB3619 , HB4358

Committee: Senate Technology and Telecommunications

Keywords: artificial intelligence, education reform, innovation, funding, advisory council, broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development

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• Artificial intelligence is already changing how workers are scheduled, evaluated, and paid, and now even
• the hearing on House Bill 2481 and open the hearing on House Bill 2503, regulating artificial intelligence
• House Bill 2503 relates to artificial intelligence training data. Thank you.
• House Bill 2503 relates to artificial intelligence training data.

Bills: HB2278 , HB2325 , HB2481 , HB2503

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: tourism, promotion areas, state funding, economic development, community engagement, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers

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• About the threat of economic stability in tariffs that are imposed on our key U.S. trade partners.

Bills: SB257

Committee: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Keywords: supply chain resilience, critical supply chains, critical goods, manufacturing, domestic manufacturing, reshoring, nearshoring, supply chain security, supply chain shock, supply chain disruption, critical infrastructure, emerging technologies, semiconductors, microelectronics, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, advanced manufacturing, blockchain, cybersecurity

Bills: SB63 , SB80 , SB63 , SB80

Committee: Senate Healthcare

Keywords: immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, SB80, Buddy Sharpless Education Institute, Alabama Local Government Training Institute, county commissioner training, local government training, ethics training, State Ethics Commission, county commissioners, Association of County Commissions of Alabama, local emergency management director, public officials, municipal officials, Alabama Code Title 11, Alabama Code Title 31

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• And then we'll have a discussion about artificial intelligence in the workforce, an important topic.
• intelligence intelligence and<00:05:08.320><c> our</c><00:05:08.479><c> workforce.
• It's already easy to see how artificial intelligence is affecting our professional lives.
• It's already easy to see how artificial intelligence is affecting our professional lives.
• our intelligence is affecting our professional<00:09:33.839><c> lives.

Bills: HF1316 , HF4369

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

Keywords: HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, W-9, W-4, newly hired workers, rehired employees, labor organization