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• the region, after we had been killing Osama bin Laden and his henchman Zawahiri, in Syria, U.S. intelligence
• <04:31:09.680> of<04:31:10.000> our<04:31:10.239> YouTube<04:31:10.720> capability
• of of our YouTube capability. of of our YouTube capability.
• the region, after we had been killing Osama bin Laden and his henchman Zawahiri, in Syria, U.S. intelligence
• Laden and his henchman Zawahiri across the region, over in Syria, U.S. intelligence agencies were arming

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• has very weak provisions intelligence has very weak provisions for<03:18:56.880> civil<03:18:
• interactive artificial intelligence. interactive artificial intelligence.
• Not all cell phones or laptops have equal capabilities. Finally, it is a temptation.
• Not all cell phones or laptops have<06:03:09.360> equal have equal have equal capabilities.<06
• Finally, it is a capabilities. Finally, it is a temptation. temptation. temptation.

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• There's more that I would love to do, but it boils down to capacity and capability.
• And now we're looking at data centers, artificial intelligence.
• And then emphasis on stronger enforcement capabilities across the board.
• Enforcement of water rights, the enhanced water rights enforcement capabilities.
• In this slide, we will discuss the capabilities of this program.

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• WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE IN OUR IT MODERNIZATION PROJECTS AND USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
• USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND PRIVATE INSURANCE, BUT SPECIFICALLY UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT AND PRIOR
• THEY FOUND THE NODULES BUT DIDN'T SEE THE GORILLA 83 PERCENT OF THE TIME BUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
• SO OUR CHIEF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER AND HIS TEAM HELP US NAVIGATE AND VET THAT WITH ALL THE
• I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING HERE TODAY AS THE HOUSES DISCUSSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BUT HERE

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• That tells you a lot about how serious, how profound, how deep, how intelligent this man is.
• That would be anyone with legal law enforcement capabilities and jurisdictions within the state of Oklahoma

Bills: HB1168

Keywords: abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty

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• system performance, and interoperability, these enhancements will strengthen emergency response capabilities
• So we share threat intelligence data right away with them.

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• pounds per year per facility with a maximum street value of 300 $0 per pound, this one warehouse is capable
• I know with certainty I have Democrats, independents, and Republicans, but I also have the most intelligent

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• I'm asking if artificial intelligence has replaced enough employees at the federal level that it's now
• And you know, even with that extra capability, it's not easy to say flat out yes or no.

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• This is going to be artificial intelligence and health care.
• I believe we're capable of meeting this moment. Our caregivers are really compassionate.

Summary: The committee heard a JLARC presentation on the Department of Health’s oversight of hospital inspections, complaints, and reporting. JLARC said DOH was late on 72% of acute care hospital inspections as of December 2024, had not verified that third-party accrediting standards were substantially equivalent to state standards, did not consistently require proof of those inspections, did not review adverse health event corrective plans, and could make hospital data more accessible. JLARC also raised a possible language-access barrier in the complaint system. Members asked about complaint filing by staff, the meaning of adverse health events, inspection outcomes, and whether the audit compared DOH to other agencies. JLARC said it had not reviewed inspection results or cross-agency comparisons, but noted inspectors were dedicated and working long hours. DOH later said it concurred with the recommendations and outlined a strategic plan with target dates for improving timeliness, verifying accreditation standards, expanding language access, reviewing adverse event laws, and improving public data access, with annual reporting to the Legislature expected. The committee then heard a Department of Health presentation on certificate of need modernization. DOH described the current certificate of need process, which reviews need, financial feasibility, quality, and cost containment for certain facility changes and new services, and said the program has not been modernized since the 1980s. DOH proposed 10 statutory modernization recommendations, including clarifying the program’s purpose, creating a planning entity, adding flexibility, reducing legal costs, updating access-to-care standards, expanding oversight to freestanding emergency departments and urgent care, addressing equity, improving cost control coordination, strengthening long-term funding, and using better data systems. Members asked about oversight of freestanding urgent care and EDs, funding sources, and whether the process could be streamlined or made more responsive to complaints or other triggers. A third panel discussed artificial intelligence in health care. Lucy O’Rourke of the Coalition for Health AI described CHAI’s work on responsible AI principles, technical standards, model cards or “nutrition labels,” testing and governance tools, and educational resources for providers. She said the group is focused on trust, transparency, fairness, safety, security, and privacy, and noted Washington’s AI-related policy work as among the more progressive in the country. No questions were asked. The final portion focused on the financial impact of federal and state health care policy changes. The Washington State Hospital Association said hospitals are facing low or negative operating margins, service reductions, layoffs, and closures, and that state cuts and taxes enacted in 2025, combined with federal HR1 changes, will significantly worsen finances. Providence Swedish leaders described staffing reductions, service cuts, delayed capital investments, and pressure from denials, tariffs, and reimbursement changes, while emphasizing that frontline staffing cuts are tied to service reductions rather than nurse-to-patient ratio changes. The Washington Health Benefit Exchange then began a presentation on expiring federal ACA premium tax credits, state Cascade Care Savings assistance, and eligibility changes affecting lawfully present non-citizens, with examples showing large premium increases for customers if federal subsidies expire.

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• Our clinical trials with this type of technology include using artificial intelligence to better and
• Capabilities. Just a couple of questions.

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• Tremendous integrity, tremendous grace, tremendous intelligence, tremendous wisdom, tremendous kindness
• But that we are capable as human beings, as compassionate human beings of doing that through dialogue

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Employers used to have to monitor video feeds to track workers; now artificial intelligence and tech
• However, the tools at the disposal of employers, big and small, far exceed the capabilities of any surveillance

Summary: The committee heard a series of labor-related bills, with most measures focused on worker training, privacy, wages, and safety. AB 296 would require schools or districts to host apprenticeship fairs at least once a year, with flexibility on how they are run and whether programs outside the county can participate. Supporters said it would help connect students to skilled trades and address workforce shortages; school administrators opposed the bill as an unfunded mandate that could be impractical for elementary schools. The bill was later moved on call, with the committee noting it could not vote until quorum was established. AB 1221 and AB 1331 both addressed workplace surveillance. AB 1221 would restrict invasive monitoring tools, require notice to workers, limit the use and sharing of worker data, and require human review before discipline based on surveillance outputs. Labor groups supported the bill as a response to AI-driven monitoring, while business groups raised concerns about broad definitions, security cameras, investigations, and data-access provisions. AB 1331 focused more narrowly on privacy in off-duty and private spaces, limiting surveillance in places like restrooms, break areas, vehicles, and homes; hospitals and business groups opposed it as too broad and potentially disruptive to safety, cybersecurity, and facility monitoring. Both bills were advanced by committee vote. The committee also heard AB 1181, which would require firefighter turnout gear to be free of cancer-causing chemicals such as PFAS by 2027, and AB 1198, which would require prevailing wage rates on public works to reflect the wage in effect when the work is performed rather than when the project was first advertised. Firefighter representatives strongly supported AB 1181, while the chemical industry asked to continue working on scope and timelines. AB 1198 drew support from labor and contractor groups but opposition from local governments and housing groups concerned about mid-project cost increases; it was passed to Appropriations after a roll-call vote. Other measures approved included AB 1235 on skilled-and-trained workers for CSU construction, AB 1251 on ghost job postings, AB 552 on locating the Agricultural Labor Relations Board office outside Sacramento, AB 1110 on updating Cal/OSHA workplace posters, AB 1136 on expanding high road training partnerships, and AB 1234 on wage claim enforcement. AB 692, which would ban employer debt agreements that require workers to repay training or other costs if they leave a job, drew strong support from nurses and labor advocates and opposition from business and health care groups; it was also passed on a roll-call vote.

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• We need your help to ensure the VA has the workforce. and capabilities to provide that health care, which
• in five minutes it's done everything that has to be done for a human to sit there and review it intelligently

Keywords: veteran services, Secretary Collins, healthcare provisions, contract cancellations, transparency, accountability, committee meeting, legislation

Summary: During this committee meeting, various bills were discussed with a specific focus on veteran services and healthcare provisions. Notably, the cancellation of critical contracts under Secretary Collins sparked significant debate, with representatives emphasizing the adverse impact on veteran care. The meeting featured testimonies from veterans and stakeholders who expressed their concerns regarding the potential fallout of these cancellations, demonstrating the urgency of transparency and accountability in management decisions. Discussions also delved into various legislative proposals aimed at improving services for veterans amidst these challenges.

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• this legislative session is try to put in some worker protections in AI and the use of artificial intelligence
• And so, putting in some protections around how artificial intelligence can be used within the workforce
• 03:40.160> use<00:03:40.360> of<00:03:40.440> artificial<00:03:40.840> intelligence
• and the use of artificial intelligence and the use of artificial intelligence similar<00:03:41.960
• <00:03:55.560> can around how artificial intelligence can around how artificial intelligence

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The interview focused on Rep. Godfrey’s reflections on his first legislative year after winning the special election in 40B. He described the experience as a “roller coaster,” citing the challenges of a tied House, the ongoing budget work, and the June 14 assassination of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman as the lowest point. He said the Legislature still needs to recover from that tragedy while continuing its work. Looking ahead, Godfrey said he wants to find areas of bipartisan agreement, especially on budget issues, public school funding, and tackling fraud in a way he sees as nonpartisan and durable. He also said he plans to continue raising common-sense gun safety reforms, though he has not seen signs the other side is willing to discuss them. On the federal level, he said criticism of Washington would not change his approach in St. Paul, because he believes lawmakers can disagree strongly with the federal government while still working together on state issues. He also discussed local bonding and infrastructure priorities, including flood mitigation work connected to the Rice Creek watershed district. He said the project would help prevent catastrophic commercial shutdowns during high-water events and protect low-income residents. As another major priority, he said he wants to pursue worker protections related to artificial intelligence and other algorithmic technologies, arguing that the state should get ahead of job displacement risks.

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• I speak in support of the memorial, and in particular, the artificial intelligence components of it.
• Artificial intelligence deals with data in the form of patterns—things like culture, the way we teach
• Secondly, we're already seeing instances of data being misused within artificial intelligence.
• Which was in the news for crashing much of the American artificial intelligence stock sector, showed
• that entities around the world are using American data to create artificial intelligence systems, and

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• House Bill 883, consumer protection artificial intelligence behavioral health care. to its title?
• c> consumer<00:31:24.000> protection House Bill 883, consumer protection artificial intelligence
• House Bill 1335, Department of Information Technology, Information Technology Staffing and Capability
• Technology Technology, Information Technology Staffing<01:23:20.040> and<01:23:20.240> Capability
• <01:23:20.880> Assessment Staffing and Capability Assessment Staffing and Capability Assessment

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House took up the Appropriations Committee’s report on the fiscal 2027 budget, including Senate Bill 282, the budget bill, and Senate Bill 284, the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act. The floor leader described a balanced budget with a $282 million cash surplus, $2 billion in rainy day reserves, and no new fees or taxes, while highlighting funding for child care scholarships and credentials, behavioral health services in schools, Medicaid and SNAP-related outreach, DDA services, domestic violence and rape crisis services, energy assistance, local government disparity grants, and private-sector investment. Both budget measures were special ordered until Wednesday, March 25, and the House adopted the committee’s motion in each case without objection. The chamber also considered several committee reports from Economic Matters, Government, Labor, and Elections, and Health. Among the measures advanced were House Bill 1529 on a Baltimore County local commission on common ownership communities; House Bills 571, 892, 893, 994, 1120, 1166, 1351, 1362, and 883; and health-related bills including House Bills 446, 658, 698, 1015, and 1048. Most bills were amended and then given favorable reports, with the House adopting the amendments and ordering the bills printed for third reading. Several bills drew brief floor questions. House Bill 994 would create a $300 annual registration fee for travel services providers, but the sponsor said it would not add new penalties beyond existing consumer protection laws. House Bill 1166 on front license plate display clarified that a signed statement can shift responsibility to the driver when a front plate cannot be installed, while the existing $500 fine for noncompliance remained current law. House Bill 1351, dealing with disaster mitigation services and MHIC licensing, was explained as bringing those providers under home improvement licensing rules after a transition period, and was special ordered until the end of the session at a delegate’s request. House Bill 1048 on sodium and added sugar warning icons was amended to include a QR code and remove some reporting and education provisions; members also clarified that the bill still uses a 25-gram threshold and that restaurant groups did not support the bill, though it had been worked through with them.

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• the difference in taxes between the two areas and the services provided, so a buyer can make an intelligent
• expertise in their fields that had bandwidth within their current, you know, position descriptions and capabilities
• We also discussed our technology exchanging capabilities, because as I'm sure you guys can imagine, the
• state's capabilities, the locals, your rural locations, everyone has different technological capabilities

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes heard first from city representatives through the Florida League of Cities, who argued that property taxes are a stable local revenue source that funds core services such as police, fire, parks, public works, and stormwater work. Casey Cook emphasized that cities are optional governments with widely different tax bases and service levels, that exemptions shift the burden to fewer taxpayers, and that transparency already exists through TRIM notices, public budgets, and local hearings. Sarah Campbell of Fernandina Beach, T. Michael Stavris of Winter Haven, and Stephen O’Kee of Port St. Lucie described their budget processes, the share of general-fund revenue coming from property taxes, reserve policies, debt and capital planning, and the impact of inflation, minimum wage increases, and personnel costs. They all said local governments need predictable revenue and that any property tax changes would require careful consideration of replacement funding or service reductions. Members questioned the city panel about whether homebuyers are clearly informed about city versus county taxes and services, the role of HOAs, how many lobbyists cities employ, reserve levels, average salaries, and whether utility revenues are used only for utility purposes. The panel said TRIM notices, realtor listings, and city websites provide tax information; HOAs generally do not provide emergency services; lobbyists help local governments track Tallahassee legislation; reserves vary by city and fund; and utility revenues are generally restricted, though some cities use limited transfers. Members also asked about revenue replacement if ad valorem taxes were reduced or eliminated, and the panel said options would likely include user fees, service cuts, or other local revenue shifts. The chair also asked about public safety consolidation, and the response was that such decisions are local and may shift costs rather than create true savings. The committee then heard from county representatives after an overview by the Florida Association of Counties’ Davin Suggs, who framed counties as shared partners with the state and emphasized the gap between rising market values and the shrinking share of taxable value after exemptions and assessment limits. He said counties face a mismatch between revenue based on taxable value and expenses driven by real-world costs, and noted that most counties either held millage steady or lowered it without reaching rollback rates. He also highlighted that property taxes are only one part of county revenue, with charges for services and intergovernmental revenue often larger in some counties, and that public safety at the county level includes more than law enforcement, such as EMS, emergency management, inspections, and corrections. Deborah Manzo of Okeechobee County described a fiscally constrained rural county with limited staff, a county-supported airport, heavy reliance on property taxes for the general fund, and major cost pressures from inflation, insurance, retirement, and state and federal mandates. She said the county lowered millage slightly over recent years but still depends on multiple revenue sources and special assessments, and she flagged Medicaid, medical examiner costs, and possible firefighter workweek changes as significant concerns. Bay County Administrator Mark McQueen said his county’s budget is shaped by Hurricane Michael recovery, non-discretionary obligations, and rapid growth; he described ongoing FEMA reimbursement delays, substantial borrowing to cover disaster costs, and continuing interest expenses while the county waits for reimbursement. The county panel was still in progress when the transcript ended.

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• President, do we still have, we still don't have the capability to advance the pages on the screen so
• of days, and I do agree that we need to do something about immigration, but I also want to make intelligent
• While the court thanks to the Legislature for putting in severability clauses, they are more than capable
• While the court thanks the Legislature for putting in severability clauses, they are more than capable
• Each member in this chamber, as I said, is talented and capable.

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then read an amended joint proclamation expanding the special session call to include financial penalties for government officials, criminal penalties for offenses committed by illegal aliens, and programs and appropriations to support law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. No committee reports, governor’s messages, or House messages were on the desk before the chamber moved to the special order calendar. The main item was Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 2B, the immigration bill, along with a late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Gruters. Gruters said the amendment aligned terminology with federal law, increased penalties for crimes by unauthorized aliens, added transnational crime organizations to gang definitions, required stronger participation in the federal 287(g) program, created financial penalties for noncompliance, offered a $1,000 bonus for officers assisting ICE in large operations, directed more information-sharing with federal agencies, and barred DHSMV from issuing licenses or IDs to unauthorized aliens. He framed the bill as supporting President Trump’s immigration agenda and focusing on criminal illegal aliens rather than street-level enforcement. A long question-and-answer period followed, with Senators Polsky, Pizzo, Smith, Jones, Roscoe, Berman, and others pressing the sponsor on scope, legality, costs, and implementation. Questions focused on whether the bill would require participation beyond jails and detention centers, whether schools or churches could be affected, liability and immunity for local agencies, the size and purpose of the proposed appropriations, and the impact on undocumented students receiving in-state tuition waivers. Gruters and Senator Fine said the 287(g) provisions were intended to apply to jails and detention facilities, that green-card holders and lawful residents would not be affected, and that the tuition waiver repeal would end discounted tuition for students in the country illegally while not affecting their ability to attend. Fine also defended the mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses committed by illegal immigrants, acknowledging it would likely be challenged in court but arguing the bill was designed to test and advance the policy. No final vote or other action on the bill is reflected in the excerpt.

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• Security, Office of Homeland Security, specifically<00:04:22.520> their<00:04:22.840> intelligence
• <00:04:23.520> section, specifically their intelligence section, specifically their intelligence
• now, Josh Keaton, come over and I sat down with him and I sat down with the supervisor of the Intelligence
• sat down with the supervisor<00:08:26.120> of<00:08:26.160> the<00:08:26.280> Intelligence
• <00:08:26.920> Fusion supervisor of the Intelligence Fusion supervisor of the Intelligence

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• I know you have heard several artificial intelligence bills this session.
• Artificial intelligence is non-sentient, and responsibility must stay with people.
• The witness said there was some discrepancy in the definition of artificial intelligence.
• The witness said there was some discrepancy in the definition of artificial intelligence.
• The witness said there was some discrepancy in the definition of artificial intelligence.

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