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• data, set up in-house AI where we can control the data.
• We're discussing how we're moving forward on different things to integrate into the services.
• It's how are we processing the P cards and such and integrating the mentor system.
• We have to do those separately, but we are integrating them in as much as possible.
• We have to do those separately, but we are integrating them in as much as possible.

Keywords: 908, all

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• We doubled down on program integrity.
• and just kind of talk to us a little in scams using AI and just kind of talk to us a little bit about
• The ABCC plays an integral role in the economic vitality and public safety of plays an integral role
• We want to make sure we're protecting the integrity of these programs, that we're able to investigate
• And the last is an AI audit unit.

Summary: The hearing opened the FY27 budget process with remarks from the Senate and House Ways and Means chairs and testimony from Governor Healey and Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz. The chairs emphasized fiscal caution amid choppy revenue growth, rising health care and education costs, and federal uncertainty, while the governor framed House 2 as a $62.8 billion budget that grows spending by about 1% without new taxes or fees and aims to protect core services while advancing affordability. The administration said the budget uses efficiencies, program integrity, and Fair Share surtax revenue to support education, transportation, housing, child care, health care, and public safety, and it also filed a supplemental Fair Share bill using surplus FY25 funds. Much of the questioning focused on the federal “OB3” tax law and the administration’s separate proposal to delay or phase in certain corporate tax changes, especially research and experimental deductions, to avoid in-year budget shocks. Members also pressed the administration on Fair Share allocations, with the governor and secretary explaining that operating-budget surtax spending is weighted more toward education while supplemental spending is more transportation-focused, and that combined spending is roughly balanced overall. The administration highlighted Chapter 70 aid, special education circuit breaker funding, rural school aid, local aid, child care, the MBTA deficit, regional transit authorities, and a new HHS transportation line item as part of the broader transportation strategy. Several members raised concerns about Chapter 70 equity, rural districts, municipal overrides, out-migration, housing affordability, public housing repairs, and the MBTA Communities Act. The governor and secretary said they are open to further discussion on school funding formulas, PILOT, and municipal aid, and stressed housing production, energy affordability, and workforce development as key responses to out-migration. On energy, the governor defended an all-of-the-above approach, including renewables, gas, and exploration of nuclear, while saying she would continue pushing utilities and regulators to reduce ratepayer costs. The governor also said fire safety grants would not be withheld for noncompliance with the MBTA Communities Act, and members discussed public safety, housing, and local grant impacts in that context. Other topics included the Bright Act and higher education capital investments, with the administration saying it is preparing to support campus infrastructure across the public higher education system and that the bill is intended to strengthen Massachusetts’ competitiveness and retain graduates. Members also questioned cuts to the PCA program and EAEDC, and the governor responded that the state’s PCA program remains strong but is under pressure from large federal health care reductions. No votes were taken; the session was a hearing on the governor’s budget proposal and related policy bills, with the administration taking questions and offering explanations of its recommendations.

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• We hold ourselves to the highest standard when it comes to election security and integrity, and these
• **Chair**: It’s important to ensure the integrity and maintenance of such an iconic place.
• Is there potential, with AI becoming more part of our life again?
• I think that AI has the potential to be a real game changer.
• I think that AI has the potential to be a real game-changer there.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• huge difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people every year, protecting the integrity
• They have the opportunity to help California student athletes learn life lessons and play an integral
• But yeah, for the narrow question of, yes, cybersecurity added to the same code section that includes AI
• Today I'm proud to present AB 2212, the Higher Education AI Response, or HEAR Survivors Act.
• Today I'm proud to present AB 2212, the Higher Education AI Response, or HEAR Survivors Act.

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several education-related bills, beginning with AB 65 on paid pregnancy leave for public school employees. The bill drew strong support from teachers, school employees, unions, and education groups, who argued it would provide up to 14 weeks of paid leave, reduce financial penalties tied to sick leave use, and help recruit and retain educators. Some witnesses and members raised concerns about funding, district eligibility, and implementation, but the bill was advanced on a do-pass recommendation to the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, with one member not voting and the bill placed on call for absent members. Members then heard AB 673 on an unaccompanied youth support grant program for homeless 16- and 17-year-olds, AB 1552 on reporting recommendations to strengthen civic engagement in higher education, AB 1572 on annual CIF review and qualification standards for sports officials, and AB 1586 on opioid overdose response training and naloxone access for school resource officers. AB 673 and AB 1552 received support from education, youth, and advocacy organizations; AB 673 also drew questions about overlap with existing homeless and foster-care-related programs, while supporters said the bill targets a vulnerable subpopulation that is often missed. AB 1552 and AB 1572 were broadly supported and advanced, and AB 1586 was backed by treatment providers, school nurses, and education groups as a practical student-safety measure; all were moved forward with do-pass recommendations and placed on call. The committee also considered AB 1721, which would create a work group to review and streamline school safety plans, and AB 2060, which would establish a mentor teacher grant program and stipend to strengthen the teacher pipeline. Both bills were supported by administrators, educators, and school-related organizations, and both advanced to the Senate Appropriations Committee. AB 2440, aimed at clarifying Proposition 28 arts and music education funding rules and allowing small districts to pool resources, also received broad support and moved to Appropriations. AB 1784, which would extend pregnancy-related protections to undergraduate students and prohibit discrimination based on pregnancy or related conditions, passed to the Senate Judiciary Committee after support from higher education and women’s advocacy groups. Finally, AB 2660, which would codify the CalBridge STEM pathway program and related efforts to diversify the STEM workforce, was supported by higher education and workforce advocates and advanced to Appropriations after questions about the related EnLACE program and its funding sources.

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• It will also update the curriculum to focus on program integrity. program integrity work. program integrity
• </c> integrity approaches. integrity approaches.
• </c> program integrity integrity controls. program integrity integrity controls.
• </c> Okay, moving on to program integrity. We have around 10 program integrity proposals.
• </c> program integrity throughout the agency. program integrity throughout the agency.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The bill before you, Senate Bill 5821, is relating to integrating advanced nuclear energy into the state
• This refers to how SMRs integrate with electricity markets in states. We saw a few types here.
• One was the integration of SMRs into integrated resource plans published by utilities.
• This has the potential to jeopardize the integrity of our electric grid.
• This has a potential to jeopardize the integrity of our electric grid.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5821, which would direct the Department of Commerce, if funded by gifts or grants, to develop a nuclear power strategic framework and integrate it into the state energy strategy. Supporters, including Sen. Braun, Energy Northwest, public power representatives, and several pro-nuclear advocates, said Washington needs to keep advanced nuclear on the table to address rising electricity demand, reliability concerns, and clean energy goals. Opponents, including the Sierra Club, Columbia Riverkeeper, tribal representatives, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill gives nuclear special treatment, lacks sufficient guardrails on waste, safety, cost, and public process, and was rushed without adequate tribal consultation. Several tribal testifiers said the bill should require early, meaningful government-to-government consultation and stronger protections for treaty rights and cultural resources. The committee then held a work session on a Washington State Institute for Public Policy report reviewing state policies supporting small modular reactors. Staff and researchers explained that the report surveyed 79 policies in 35 states and found most states are still in preliminary planning stages, with policies focused on feasibility studies, siting, workforce development, permitting, financial support, and market integration. Members asked about water use, waste, footprint, and whether the report covered fusion; the researchers said it was limited to fission and that water needs vary by reactor design. Some senators noted the need to consider lifecycle impacts and compare nuclear with other energy technologies. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6010, which would change FSEC tribal consultation procedures by exempting most government-to-government consultations from the Open Public Meetings Act when there is no deliberation or commitments, requiring all FSEC members to participate in consultation, and giving tribes a chance to review and correct the consultation summary before it goes to the governor. Tribal witnesses and environmental groups supported the bill as a way to improve confidentiality and meaningful consultation, while the Association of Washington Business opposed it, saying it could add delays and suggesting timelines. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6004, which would update contracting statutes so public entities can contract for renewable or non-emitting generation capability under CETA definitions; utilities supported the update as a modernization, while consumer and environmental opponents warned it could shift financial risk to ratepayers, especially for nuclear projects. No votes were taken in the transcript.

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• The current technology has evolved significantly since the system was created, thus integration of the
• Once VoteCal is modified, the SOS must contract with the election management system vendors to integrate
• That amount is comprised of $510,000 for the modification of VoteCal and $150,000 to integrate the changes
• And $150,000 to integrate the changes into the EMS systems, the election management systems.
• to cut cultural funding, they’re actually trying to close the NEA and suppress free expression, and AI

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• I do find it hilarious some of the amateurs amateurously designed AI-generated content I've seen floating
• That was a telltale sign the AI was used.
• A congressional House Judiciary study shows that these vertically integrated companies increase drug
• The bill forces the industry out of vertical integration.
• I mean, the mail-order part affects their mail-order businesses, and that's the whole vertical integration

Bills: HB3552, HB2984, HB4124, HB3934, HB3448, HB3131, HB4200, HB4201, HB3011, HB1912, HB3380, HB3881, HB3538, HB3851, HB3907, HB4430, HB4431, HB4457

Keywords: childcare, differential pricing, Department of Human Services, child care subsidy, licensed providers, emergency legislation, child care, subsidy program, annual report, program integrity, overpayments, ivermectin, over-the-counter medication, pharmacy immunity, healthcare access, FDA approval, prescription, public health, dentistry, licensing

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• This section requires that the Texas Military Department to create a comprehensive integrated health
• In the nation to scale a military grade AI powered human performance platform developed by veterans,
• Our platform already meets Department of Defense cybersecurity standards, integrates with every major
• This aligns directly with the Maha movement and positions Texas as the national model for integrating
• We actually have integrated AI that allows you to take a picture of your food.

Bills: SB 36

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax

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• But unfortunately, AI development.
• </c> AI technologies. AI technologies.
• This is life-saving work that they're doing with efficiency and integrity.
• As women become more integrated African.
• ,</c><07:38:57.600><c> he</c><07:38:57.760><c> is</c> integrity, but more importantly, he is integrity

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• And I was told it was difficult to get a bigger American flag on AI.
• That may be underscoring the need to win the race for AI as well.
• with AI to enable better connectivity.
• I think a lot of this can be done through AI.
• And there's now this AI-powered grandparent scams.

Keywords: state policy, governance, legislative processes, public concerns, policy improvement

Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.

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• We kind of got hit out of left field with AI and all this infrastructure growth.
• So did you see these three AIs? Yes. All right.
• Thanks very much for the opportunity to provide our thoughts on how best to integrate carbon capture
• Doing this and going about it in this way, we can integrate CCUS into CETA in a way that gets the job
• the integrity of CETA.

Keywords: 904, all

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• that the AI companies are always training on the data we put in there.
• that the AI companies are always training on the data we put in there.
• that the AI companies are always training on the data we put in there.
• </c><00:37:05.680><c> in</c><00:37:05.800><c> the</c> listening are integrated in the listening are integrated
• </c> So you talked about integrating So you talked about integrating livestock<01:29:09.080><c> and</

Bills: HF4698, HF4608

Keywords: higher education, identity verification, enrollment fraud, funding, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, postsecondary education, community college, university, developmental education, remedial education, remediation, corequisite, co-requisite, English composition, college readiness, adult basic education, ABE, student placement, credit-bearing courses, noncredit courses

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• jobs, and $16.4 million one-time from the State Highway Account to fund the vulnerable road users' Gen AI
• project and traffic mobility insight Gen AI projects. ...workforce development jobs, and $16.4 million
• one-time from the State Highway Account to fund the vulnerable road users' Gen AI project and traffic
• mobility insight Gen AI projects.
• I feel, with all the integrity I can muster in this job, this is the path forward.

Summary: The hearing focused on the governor’s May Revision proposals for transportation, natural resources, climate, and related programs, with the Department of Finance and the LAO presenting competing views on the state’s fiscal condition. Finance said the budget remains balanced over two years, with major climate-bond, water, parks, transportation, DMV, and agriculture proposals, while the LAO argued the state still has a structural deficit and should reject or defer many new discretionary spending items, preserve reserves, and be cautious about ongoing commitments. The LAO specifically questioned the timing and scale of new spending for programs such as Clean California, Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, and the Golden Gate Fields acquisition, and urged more clarity on future obligations and revenue scenarios, including for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes proposal for Bay-Delta water quality implementation. Secretary Wade Crowfoot and Finance described it as an enforceable, science-based alternative to a more traditional regulatory approach, with the state’s $25 million request intended to support early implementation, monitoring, habitat restoration, and environmental flows. The LAO countered that the Water Board has not yet adopted the updated Bay-Delta plan, that the proposal may be premature, and that the Legislature should wait for more information on the state’s total funding commitment and the program’s long-term costs. Several members expressed support for the program as a way to reduce conflict and protect water reliability, while others echoed concerns about timing and fiscal exposure. The committee also examined the proposed $125 million Proposition 4 contribution toward acquiring the Golden Gate Fields property for a shoreline park and habitat project. State officials said the acquisition is a time-sensitive, once-in-a-generation opportunity, with an appraised value of $175 million and additional philanthropic and local funding expected to close the gap. Members questioned whether the project had gone through the usual competitive process, whether the site is the best use of scarce park bond dollars, and how public access, habitat, and disadvantaged-community priorities would be protected. The discussion ended without a vote, and the committee moved on to transportation items including Clean California litter abatement, the Games Route Network, homeless encampment coordinators, and DMV modernization and field office proposals, with LAO recommending rejection or delay on several of those requests as well.

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• Today, we will be discussing our charge on securing critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity
• As I read through things, I get very worried about young people not having jobs because of AI.
• So when an integrator, say whichever name they come with, they can be a US based integrator or not.
• And maybe, I don't know if it's AI or what you guys could help us.
• And what's the next thing that AI can do?

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce convened to discuss critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, particularly focusing on Texas's power grid and associated vulnerabilities. The meeting highlighted Texas's recent ranking as 10th in electricity affordability, emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid. New committee members introduced themselves, and the agenda included testimony from ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission regarding the implementation of the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, which aims to mitigate risks posed by foreign entities to the power grid. Chad Sealy from ERCOT presented updates on the attestation process for market participants, revealing that over 1,500 entities had submitted attestations regarding their corporate structures and affiliations with designated foreign countries. Concerns were raised about the adequacy of the current vetting process, particularly regarding indirect relationships with foreign adversaries. Testimonies from the PUC and the Attorney General's office underscored the challenges of enforcing compliance and the need for improved legislative measures to enhance oversight and security. The committee also heard from experts, including Dr. Emma Stewart from Idaho National Laboratory, who discussed the evolving threats to the grid from foreign adversaries and the importance of securing communication systems. Recommendations included prioritizing inspections of critical components and enhancing collaboration with national laboratories to address vulnerabilities. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the balance needed between ensuring grid security and maintaining affordability for consumers.

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• And so what you can see here in this process, which is a machine learning sort of AI approach, although
• I couldn't do it, and my counterpart at AIS also tried to do the same thing.
• And I run a national program for the veterinary services side of AIS where I do genetic evaluations,
• But if they're the right kind of deer, I think they integrate, and maybe they have no greater chance
• Lessons learned in fortitude, preservation, integrity, and hard work on this farm laid a foundation for

Bills: HB3270, HB3145, HB3056

Keywords: farmed cervidae, chronic wasting disease, genetic resistance, wildlife management, agriculture, wildlife tagging, hunting regulations, Cervidae family, feral swine, exotic wildlife, conservation, commercial hunting, raw milk, unpasteurized, farm sales, Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, local producers, advertising, 914, all

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• explicitly state that the course should be offered online and in person, and the exam should be integrated
• Lalani handed up to us, a French woman was convinced through the use of AI that Brad Pitt was having
• Impersonations would be covered by your bill, but it's not limited to AI impersonations.
• say to your wife, "Hey, I'm stuck somewhere, send me money," and she does, even though I didn't use AI
• Prosecuting attorneys play an integral role in the administration of justice and the upholding of public

Bills: HB5621, HB4904, HB5067, HB5076, HB5081, HB5354, HB4862, HB3847, HB4088, HB4157, HB2966, HB2287, HB4203, HB4803, HB4737, HB5093, HB783, HB5411, HB4281

Keywords: HB 5621, consumer protection, Deceptive Trade Practices Act, DTPA, Business & Commerce Code, attorney general, consumer protection division, district attorney, county attorney, local prosecutor, civil investigative demand, CID, voluntary compliance, financial institution records, bank records, privacy, protective order, in camera review, trade secrets, insurer

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• about transparency, trust, and protection for children and for the staff who do their jobs with integrity
• me, that is so much more important than maybe somebody hacking in something and then uploading it to AI
• /c><00:15:02.720><c> uploading</c><00:15:03.160><c> it</c><00:15:03.280><c> to</c><00:15:03.360><c> AI
• </c><00:15:03.800><c> and</c> and then uploading it to AI and and then uploading it to AI and undressing

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: State Representative Nolan West announced “Harvey’s Law,” a proposal to require child care centers that receive state funding through CCAP, early learning scholarships, or Great Start compensation to install cameras in infant and toddler rooms and retain footage for 28 days. West said the bill is an expansion of portions of House File 1915 passed last year, arguing that cameras are needed for transparency, accountability, and child safety, and that waiting for a maltreatment violation before requiring cameras is too late. He also said the measure is aimed at centers rather than family child care, and that he would like to see cameras more broadly but is focusing this bill on state-funded centers. West and Harvey’s parents, Catherine and Hunter Mucklebust, described Harvey’s death at daycare and said cameras could have revealed earlier abuse, prevented later harm, and led to stronger accountability. They said they believe Harvey would still be alive if cameras had been installed, and that even if the bill does not pass in full, any step toward cameras would be meaningful. A statement from Blaine Police Captain Mark Borboom was read, saying a 2024 child care abuse investigation showed how a 7-day retention period can cause critical evidence to be lost and that cameras are about transparency and protection, not surveillance. During questions, West addressed privacy and cybersecurity concerns, saying the bill uses closed-circuit systems, access controls, and audit logs, and that cybersecurity experts would testify at the committee hearing. He said the main opposition is the risk of hacking, but he believes child safety outweighs that concern. West also clarified that the bill discussed at a separate 3:00 hearing was a different measure related to CCAP fraud and attendance verification, not Harvey’s Law. The Mucklebusts said they expect a long legislative process but remain committed to pushing the bill forward.

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• Um, so when I went to last year, I got the opportunity to talk about AI and cybersecurity at Tel Aviv
• Think about all that's going on in space, semiconductors, AI, Nvidia has a major investment in the state
• to lead globally because the people of Texas represent the best of our American values, honesty, integrity
• a commercial venture, it's a Matter of national security, supply chain stability, and leadership in AI
• Israel leads in AI, digital health, recycles over 90% of its wastewater, has the highest, which is the

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• It's what Google AI provided, and where I got the numbers to kind of work up some kind of an estimate
• We have an integrated financial system.
• We have an integrated financial system.
• Are you in any way using AI to help with the software development? We are not.
• So Tyler is pushing really, really hard into the AI world.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Committee met with a quorum to begin its study of whether the content of North Dakota real estate tax statements should be revised to improve transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the background for the study, including House Bill 1176, current statutory requirements for tax statements, and recent changes such as separate line items for bonded debt, primary residence credit, and legacy fund-related amounts. The Tax Department then explained the current statement format and noted that the form is prescribed and approved by the tax commissioner, with changes typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from the North Dakota Association of Counties described the full annual process for preparing budgets, setting levies, calculating taxable values, and issuing notices and tax statements. They said counties spend significant time coordinating with taxing districts, neighboring counties, and software vendors, and that the new budget hearing notices and valuation notices have not generated much public response. Members raised concerns about the usefulness and clarity of certain line items, especially the legislative tax relief calculation and the primary residence credit, and discussed whether the current statement creates confusion rather than transparency. Testimony also addressed the 3% cap, mill levy worksheets, assessment cycles, and the role of county auditors and tax directors in maintaining accurate values. The committee also heard from software vendors CPT and Tyler Technologies about how legislative changes are programmed into tax systems and how online taxpayer portals can provide more detailed breakdowns of tax bills. Vendors said changes required by law are generally absorbed in contracts rather than billed directly to counties, and they demonstrated web tools and pie-chart style breakdowns that show where tax dollars go. NDACO presented a survey of eight counties estimating tax statement preparation and mailing costs, concluding that outsourced printing tends to be cheaper on average and that total statewide tax statement costs may be roughly $600,000, though the estimate was based on limited data. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and focused on gathering testimony and identifying issues for possible future recommendations or bill drafts.