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• ... and work up there, how things have changed from a federal national perspective regarding cryptocurrencies
• Bitcoin can only be issued through a competitive public mining process, unlike other cryptocurrencies
• Basically, what we do is help corporations exchange between fiat and cryptocurrency on a global scale
• We are in favor of the bill for Texas, for cryptocurrency being added to the U.S.
• But to be clear, the vehicles by which people hold cryptocurrency were hacked, is that correct?

Bills: SB 21, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842

Keywords: emergency alerts, weather alerts, public safety, local government, municipality, county, website posting, online notice, emergency management, disaster preparedness, evacuation, National Weather Service, NOAA, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, localized alerts, hazard warnings, severe weather, watch warning advisory, public information

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• The views I express today are mine.
• Mine has. I know my neighbors have.
• Mine has. I know my neighbors have.
• Mine has. I know my neighbors have.
• cloud, they're no longer mine. cloud, they're no longer mine.

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• The especially with cryptocurrencies.
• > now<01:54:04.159> be volatile cryptocurrency will now be volatile cryptocurrency will now
• Those who are desperate for what cryptocurrency offers—cryptocurrency literally means hidden money.
• discussing a lot about cryptocurrency. discussing a lot about cryptocurrency.
• Emmer of Minnesota. hidden money, cryptocurrency literally hidden money, cryptocurrency literally means

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• felony charge... ...uses cryptocurrency as a payment substitute.
• They're using cryptocurrency in place of cash.
• The cryptocurrency was transferred directly... ...using cryptocurrency in place of cash.
• About 1% of it was cryptocurrency cases. Now, over half of it involves cryptocurrency.
• But the package is not mine and mine alone. It is, as Mr.

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• being necessary for the judges to do their daily work, they serve a dual purpose in that we're able to mine
• They serve a dual purpose in that we're able to mine a lot of data from them that we use for state-level
• That's where we mine a lot of data that we include in that report to the legislature.
• First is cyber and cryptocurrency.
• Since setting up that program, FDLE has seized $2.5 million in cryptocurrency and has $6 million in cryptocurrency

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to continue its review of performance measurement in the criminal justice system. The first presentation, from State Courts Administrator Eric McClure, described how the court system uses multiple data sources to track filings, dispositions, clearance rates, workload, and support services, and how those data inform judge need, budget requests, resource allocation, and court administration. He also discussed ongoing efforts to improve case-level reporting, the use of case management systems in trial and appellate courts, and performance efforts in problem-solving courts and civil case management. McClure noted that the legislature provides dedicated funding for problem-solving courts and for medication-assisted treatment, and that the courts are required to report outcomes and monitor compliance with contract requirements. Melanie Brown-Whor of the Florida Behavioral Health Association then reviewed the medication-assisted treatment program funded through the courts budget. She said the program combines medication with counseling and behavioral supports, serves people involved in or at risk of criminal justice involvement, and has expanded over time to include additional medications and more counties. She reported improved engagement and retention, with more than 10,000 people screened over five years, about 9,200 receiving medication, and over 6,600 successfully discharged. Senators asked about racial and ethnic demographics, hospital referrals, and how services are delivered; Brown-Whor explained that local community providers deliver treatment under contract and that the program is working to improve data reporting and consistency. The Department of Law Enforcement then presented on investigations, forensics, and criminal justice information services. Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard outlined FDLE’s strategic plan and major investigative priorities, including cybercrime, targeted violence, crimes against children, mutual aid, and the SAFE fentanyl eradication program. He said SAFE has led to major seizures, arrests, and a reported decline in fentanyl deaths. Director Jason Bundy described FDLE’s forensic laboratory operations, DNA and rapid DNA capabilities, cold case and missing persons work, and the staffing and turnaround-time challenges tied to complex evidence testing. Director Lucy Saunders reviewed FDLE’s criminal history, biometric, incident-based crime reporting, and criminal justice transparency systems, noting that Florida is still transitioning agencies from summary reporting to incident-based reporting. The committee raised questions about Rapid DNA deployment, cold case coordination, and the slow pace of NIBRS/FIBRS adoption. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• mine that makes<00:12:46.320> them.
• allow users of cryptocurrency allow users of cryptocurrency access<00:20:38.400> to<00:20
• <01:27:01.280> ATM daily limit on cryptocurrency ATM daily limit on cryptocurrency ATM transactions
• > and<01:41:09.119> they cryptocurrency ATMs only and they cryptocurrency ATMs only and they
• in uh the fundamentals of cryptocurrency in uh the fundamentals of cryptocurrency transactions<02

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Uses cryptocurrency as a payment substitute.
• They're using cryptocurrency in place of cash. The cryptocurrency was transferred directly...
• Using cryptocurrency in place of cash.
• About 1% of it was cryptocurrency cases. Now, over half of it involves cryptocurrency.
• But the package is not mine and mine alone. It is, as Mr.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

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• Yeah, it's in page 3 on mine, so I don't know.
• Bitcoin, cryptocurrency kiosk, and the Genius Act.
• ' access to cryptocurrency.
• And to be clear, we also are not anti-cryptocurrency.
• So if you wanted to buy cryptocurrency in Minnesota, are there other outlets for cryptocurrency?

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Um, the first one is called proof of work, and it involves mining, and this is how early transactions
• Um, the first one is called proof of work, and it involves mining, and this is how early transactions
• Um, the first one is called proof of work, and it involves mining, and this is how early transactions
• Last time I needed mine, I had to call the registrar.
• Bitcoin alone, not including any of the other cryptocurrencies, is the eighth largest asset by market

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Summary: The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held an informational briefing on digital assets, blockchain, and related regulatory developments. Chair Jarrett Keohoko said the committee was focusing on national and state policy issues around digital assets, while leaving the separate issue of Bitcoin kiosks and fraud to the House Consumer Protection Committee, which had already noticed a similar briefing. No public testimony was taken; the session was for informational updates and member questions. Representatives from the Aptos Foundation, including JC Yun and Michael Cheng, gave a detailed presentation on blockchain basics and Aptos’s technology. They described blockchain as a tamper-resistant digital ledger, explained proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems, and argued that proof-of-stake networks are faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly. They also emphasized smart contracts and potential uses beyond speculation, such as car titles, college transcripts, collectibles, digital IDs, real estate, and other tokenized assets. The presenters highlighted Aptos’s Hawaii connections and said the technology could help local residents and businesses participate in the digital economy. They cited adoption statistics, including billions of transactions on Aptos, tokenized money market funds from major financial firms, micro-lending applications, decentralized cloud infrastructure, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. They acknowledged concerns about scams and consumer protection, but argued that the answer is stronger regulation and education rather than avoiding the technology altogether.

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• This is not your bailiwick, but it's mine.
• I will, for everyone, stress cryptocurrency.
• I will for everyone stress cryptocurrency.
• But cryptocurrency—the DAs are worried about cryptocurrency.
• The DAs are worried about cryptocurrency, police chiefs are worried about cryptocurrency, and my colleagues

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The joint budget hearing opened the FY27 budget process with remarks from the Senate and House Ways and Means chairs, who described the fiscal outlook as challenging because of slow revenue growth, rising health care and other costs, and uncertainty from federal policy changes. Governor Healey and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz then presented House 2, a $62.8 billion budget that they said grows by about 1% and does not raise taxes or fees. They emphasized affordability, fiscal discipline, protection of core services, and continued investment in education, transportation, housing, child care, health care, and public safety. The administration also discussed a separate bill to delay and phase in certain federal tax-code changes from the so-called OB3 law, especially research and experimental expense provisions, to reduce immediate budget impacts and preserve competitiveness. A major portion of the hearing focused on education and municipal aid. The administration said House 2 provides about $7.6 billion for Chapter 70 aid, fully funds the final year of the Student Opportunity Act, increases special education circuit breaker funding, and raises rural school aid. Senators and representatives from both parties raised concerns that Chapter 70 and other aid formulas are not equitable for small, rural, and low-wealth communities and are not keeping pace with inflation, and several called for broader review of the formula and related funding streams. The governor and secretary said they are open to further discussion, pointed to additional support through rural aid, special education, transportation reimbursements, and minimum aid, and said total Student Opportunity Act investment would reach about $2.1 billion over the life of the law. Transportation, housing, and fair share spending were also central topics. The administration said fair share revenues are being used holistically, with education-heavy spending in the operating budget and transportation-heavy spending in the supplemental budget, and estimated the overall split to date at roughly 57% education and 43% transportation. They highlighted MBTA stabilization, regional transit authority support, microtransit, fare-free regional transit, and bridge and commuter rail investments, while noting the MBTA remains a major fiscal concern. On housing, the governor stressed production, permitting reform, ADUs, down-payment assistance, and support for public housing authorities, while lawmakers pressed for more funding for local housing authorities and for ways to address out-migration, energy costs, and affordability. The governor also said the administration will not withhold fire safety grants from communities over MBTA Communities Act noncompliance and will handle such issues case by case. No votes were taken at the hearing; it was an informational presentation and question-and-answer session.

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• He said there is no precedent or case law establishing that mining, digital asset mining, or digital
• ,<01:16:31.920> digital that establishes that mining, digital that establishes that mining
• Digital asset mining electricity.
• I'll buy the I'll mine it for you.
• I talked to cryptocurrency, etc.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, a third-party litigation financing reporting bill. Representative Cole explained that the bill shifts reporting from the Secretary of State to the courts, which he said removes the fiscal note and helps insurers obtain information for underwriting and premium-setting. The committee accepted the explanation and voted ought to pass; the roll call was 8-0 in favor, with one member taking a pause. The committee then heard House Bill 219, dealing with the renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. Representative Bose argued the bill would reduce electricity costs by lowering the REC purchase obligation from 220,000 to 170,000, which he said would reduce payments into the renewable energy fund by roughly $1 million to $2 million and save consumers only pennies a month. After questions about timing and whether to wait for a DOE report, the committee voted to retain the bill for further discussion rather than advance it; the motion to retain passed 5-4. House Bill 365 was then discussed as an election-related bill intended to help verify citizenship for voter registration and create a voucher process for people who cannot afford a birth certificate. The sponsor said the Secretary of State may be able to use federal and state databases to verify citizenship, and if not, indigent applicants could receive a voucher reimbursed by the state, with a $25,000 appropriation included. Members raised concerns about the Secretary of State’s access to databases and the bill’s timing and cost, and the committee decided to hold the bill until Secretary Scanlan could come testify. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates retiree health coverage rules so dependent children can remain on the plan until age 26, consistent with the Affordable Care Act. DAS officials said retirees pay the full cost for dependents, about $1,000 per month, while the state covers only the retiree and spouse. The committee voted ought to pass unanimously, 9-0. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 572, a housing bill aimed at missing-middle housing, describing a voluntary program to identify developable public land, support construction, and streamline review, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.

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• Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins fit well within that. They're the latest chapter.
• And when you think about cryptocurrencies and the integration of new technologies, a couple of points
• And when you think about cryptocurrencies and the integration of new technologies, a couple of points
• And that is true for stablecoins and cryptocurrencies.
• And cryptocurrencies, finally, you know, they are working to expand access to low- and moderate-income

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Summary: The Special Commission on the future of payments and sales transactions by credit card heard extensive testimony from credit union, banking, retail, restaurant, and payments-industry representatives about proposals to limit interchange fees, especially on the tax and tip portions of transactions. Several witnesses opposed state-level restrictions, arguing they would create a patchwork of rules, burden state-chartered institutions, raise compliance complexity, and ultimately reduce resources for fraud prevention, cybersecurity, rewards, and access to credit. Others, including retail and merchant advocates, said swipe fees are a significant and growing cost for small businesses and that states should consider reforms such as limiting fees on taxes and tips, allowing surcharging, improving transparency in merchant contracts, and studying collection costs more closely. Witnesses also discussed recent legal and regulatory developments, including Illinois’s interchange-fee law, OCC and NCUA interim rules, and the ongoing Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement. Industry representatives said the Illinois law has been delayed and is likely preempted for most transactions, while merchant advocates argued the state efforts and court rulings show that networks and banks do not set fees competitively. The proposed antitrust settlement was described by some as a meaningful but limited merchant victory, with temporary fee reductions and expanded surcharge/steering rights, while others said it still falls short of structural reform. The commission members pressed witnesses on the practical effects of fees, the cost of cash, whether merchants can pass costs through, and whether small businesses are actually seeing benefits from the current system. Members repeatedly emphasized the need for a fair middle ground that protects both small businesses and the payment system. No substantive votes or policy actions were taken beyond accepting testimony, and the meeting ended with adjournment after all scheduled witnesses had spoken.

Bills: HF4491, HF4338, HF4288, HF4566

Keywords: Medical Assistance, Medicaid, prepayment review, claims review, fee-for-service, provider integrity, high-risk provider, high-risk service, fraud prevention, program integrity, Department of Human Services, CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, health care billing, medical claims, provider enrollment, Indian Health Service, Minnesota Statutes chapter 256B, human services, medical assistance

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• Minneapolis gets a million from the mining.
• Mining has been our past. Mining is what we need for our future.
• Mining led the way in World War II.
• Okay, roll call. one of them worked in the mines and one of them worked in the mines and their<01:24:
• And so we will make mining—we are going to keep fighting for mining in northern Minnesota because it's

Bills: HF3023, HF3078, HF107, HF2171, HF3079, HF689, HF1316

Keywords: unemployment benefits, iron ore mining, economic support, workforce development, Minnesota, unemployment insurance, deferred resignation, employment, worker rights, benefits eligibility, Ellsworth Independent School District, ISD 514, school construction, school renovation, sales tax exemption, use tax refund, construction materials, HVAC replacement, boiler replacement, window replacement

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• for the cold wallets or hot Marcus Adams: wallets that would protect your private keys for your cryptocurrency
• So think of it almost effectively as a way to exchange various kinds of cryptocurrencies on the platform
• And that way, customers can feel more confident that their cryptocurrency, let's just say Bitcoin, is
• violence and sexual assault, and I just wanted to tell you a couple specific stories of clients of mine
• Another client of mine, several years ago, she was strangled by her husband.

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• The reality is, we're not being tough on Chinese crypto mines.
• Why is Joe Biden tough on Chinese crypto mines? I can't figure it out.
• and prohibit the use of certain software in digital asset mining.
• So if you look at cryptocurrency, what we know now is that cryptocurrency is used in every type of criminal
• . and digital asset mining.

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• <02:43:17.760> and<02:43:18.080> related cryptocurrencies and related cryptocurrencies
• ><02:43:25.520> and Americans now own cryptocurrencies and Americans now own cryptocurrencies
• <02:46:37.840> to like North Korea use cryptocurrencies to like North Korea use cryptocurrencies
• most important cryptocurrency most important cryptocurrency legislation<03:08:51.920> in<
• <03:16:56.319> in rule is a vote against cryptocurrency in rule is a vote against cryptocurrency

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Mine, mine is by far the best. It's the most, it's the most comprehensive.
• So these are cryptocurrency ATMs we're talking about.
• I believe that the vast majority actually is happening outside of cryptocurrency kiosks.
• When crypto ATMs are charging anywhere from 24 to 28% fee to buy cryptocurrency, but yet I can buy cryptocurrency
• And I was telling them that cryptocurrency machines are everywhere.

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• They serve a dual purpose and that we're able to mine a lot of data from them that we use for a state
• First is in our cyber cryptocurrency in June of 2023.
• Bureau partnered with the attorney general's Office of statewide private prosecution and created a cryptocurrency
• If the Lea sees 2 and a half million dollars in cryptocurrency and has 6 million in cryptocurrency pending
• These this cryptocurrencies all from their all ill-gotten gains where criminals prey on and victimize

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Bills: HB267, HB478, HB617, HB659, HB800, HB922, HB924, HB947, HB1166, HB1223

Keywords: home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees