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OK
Committee:
House Common Education
Keywords:
HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- could ultimately be passed along to Washington consumers and small businesses, increasing the cost of digital
- social media platforms for taxation raises fairness questions because it targets one sector of the digital
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
HB2038, Washington, B&O tax, business and occupation tax, social media tax, platform tax, youth behavioral health, mental health, adolescent mental health, children's mental health, telebehavioral health, behavioral health account, state treasury, digital services tax, internet platform, social media companies, youth services, depression, anxiety, public health funding
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- So those of us in the room, you know, we took it a tour to the Florida digital service during our last
- Commodities and services that are readily available minimizing the time in administrative costs, take
- It's important to note that state agencies have delegated authority to purchase their own commodities
- That might be a combination of commodities and services.
- If the commodity were purchasing is not available in state term contract.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 7, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And one thing in particular, you'll have this thing called commodity/service type, and we call them commodity
- There's a lot of commodity codes.
- I've been in the procurement game for years and I hate commodity codes.
- There's over 8,000 commodity codes, and they're very tough to follow.
- Started the digital service.
Summary:
The subcommittee heard a panel on Florida’s IT procurement process from the Florida Digital Service, the Department of Management Services, and the Department of Financial Services. Witnesses walked through the procurement lifecycle, including planning, market research, solicitation, evaluation, award, implementation, and closeout, and emphasized the role of budget timing, contract managers, and subject matter experts. DMS described the state’s enterprise contracting system, noting more than 1,100 active vendor agreements, over 800 involving IT services, and the statutory requirement to request 25 quotes for certain IT purchases. DFS demonstrated the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACS), explaining how agencies upload contract and payment data and how the public can search contracts and related documents online.
Members focused on accountability, transparency, and whether the state is getting the best products and vendors. Questions addressed how contracts are vetted, how technical evaluations are performed, how financial consequences are used for missed deliverables, how public records and confidential information are handled, and how the state screens vendors for foreign-concern or bad-actor issues. Witnesses said agencies rely on technical experts for evaluations, that contract terms should include measurable deliverables and meaningful financial consequences, and that agencies—not procurement staff—generally manage performance, though Florida Digital Service oversees large IT projects of $10 million or more.
The committee then shifted to broader policy discussion, including Senate Bill 7026 and proposals to reorganize state IT governance. Several members argued for stronger centralization under a state CIO or similar enterprise authority, while others cautioned against abrupt restructuring and stressed the need for a transition plan. Members also raised concerns about workforce retention, consulting services, recurring project overruns, and the need for better planning and periodic monitoring. No votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair thanking members and staff and adjourning the subcommittee.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- IN THE EVENT A COMMODITY IS NOT AVAILABLE ON A STATE THERE ARE ALTERNATE CONTRACT SOURCES THAT THEY CAN
- CHAPTER 282 OF FLORIDA STATUTE REQUIRES COORDINATION BETWEEN AGENCIES AND THE FLORIDA DIGITAL THE FORM
- WE AT THE DIVISION OF STATE PURCHASING OR WORKING WITH PARTNERS AND FLORIDA DIGITAL SERVICE TO IMPROVE
- PROCESSES AS WE SEEK TO FIND VALUE FOR IT AND COMMODITIES AND SERVICES.
- IT IS THROUGH THE COLLABORATION WITH FLORIDA'S CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AND OUR PARTNERS AT DIGITAL
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 28th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Bills:
HB85 , HB94 , HB276 , HB323 , HB374 , HB586 , HB656 , HB998 , HB1204 , SB42 , SB46 , SB51 , SB87 , SB110 , SB154
Committee:
House Administration of Criminal Justice
Keywords:
animal abuse, registry, law enforcement, felony offenses, public notification, firearms, due process, confiscation, law-abiding citizen, government funding, self-defense, bail, contradictory bail hearing, Gwen's Law, pretrial detention, criminal procedure, child sexual abuse, child rape, sexual battery, oral sexual battery
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/31/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- think that it's important in the context of a society where children are exposed to a variety of digital
- purposes in Arizona and prohibits a city, town, county, or the state from requiring the use of a digital
- an invitation to a conference right after this, the hearing of this last bill to implement a state digital
Bills:
HB2014 , HB2111 , HB2156 , HB2165 , HB2202 , HB2305 , HB2321 , HB2399 , HB2403 , HB2416 , HB2418 , HB2446 , HB2601 , HB2615 , HB2620 , HB2812 , HB2939 , HB2940 , HB2955 , HB2957 , HB2960 , HB2992 , HB4026 , HB4049
Keywords:
air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Revenue and Taxation REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- This will allow the use of digital tools like aerial or satellite images to inspect property, not drones
- digital technology.
- This is just expanding the use for digital currency, not what already is being done.
- Senator, by digital currency, do you mean crypto or do you mean access to bank accounts or credit cards
- So when we're talking about digital platforms, what we're saying is those individuals who have more mobile
Bills:
SB1280 , SB1392 , SB1393 , SB1395 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1832 , SB1839 , SB1989 , SB2001 , SB2143
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Keywords:
excise tax, oil tax, natural gas tax, state revenue, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, income tax, tax credit, aerospace sector, employment, economic development, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, urban renewal, economic impact, program, housing, revitalization, urban development, income tax credit, manufacturing
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 28th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1604 , HB1798 , HB1002 , HB1065 , HB1155 , HB1269 , HB1916 , HB2120 , HB2123 , HB2158 , HB2178 , HB2264 , HB2309 , HB2411 , HJM4004
Keywords:
design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HR480 , HR481 , HR488 , HB2035 , HR252 , HB1948 , HR1373 , HR1182 , HR248 , HR137 , HB2390 , HB2351
Keywords:
House of Representatives, congressional training, workplace rights, workplace responsibilities, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, sexual harassment training, employee training, Member orientation, House Administration Committee, Congressional Accountability Act, CAA, interns, unpaid interns, fellows, detailees, legislative workplace, congressional offices, compliance training, ethics training
TX
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
municipal sales tax, street maintenance, local option tax, Tax Code Chapter 327, sales and use tax, street repair, sidewalk maintenance, water infrastructure, wastewater system, stormwater system, local election, ballot language, reauthorization, municipal finance, infrastructure funding, Texas municipalities, street and sidewalk tax, special district tax, public works, property tax
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 28, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- forgeries that place creation of digital forgeries that place victims<03:15:59.760><c> in</c><03:16:
- Progress to close the<04:23:03.199><c> digital</c><04:23:03.520><c> divide,</c><04:23:04.159><c> however
- ,</c><04:23:04.479><c> is</c> the digital divide, however, is the digital divide, however, is currently
- </c><04:26:33.680><c> And</c> finally close the digital divide.
- And finally close the digital divide.
Bills:
SB146 , HR973 , HR859 , HR906 , HB2449 , HB2399 , HR866 , HB2482 , HB2444 , HB2458 , HB1721 , HB2480 , HB1479 , HB1442 , HR1402 , HR617 , HR452
Keywords:
nonconsensual, visual depictions, digital forgery, intimate content, online platforms, privacy, protection, harm prevention, John F. Kennedy Center, Donald J. Trump, Federal arts funding, memorial designation, cultural institutions, Congressional authority, public arts programs, Hampden-Sydney College, anniversary, higher education, civic responsibility, liberal arts
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
House of Representatives, Ethics, Homeland Security, committee elections, government, House resolution, committee assignments, standing committees, House Ethics Committee, Committee on Ethics, Homeland Security Committee, Committee on Homeland Security, congressional organization, Member appointments, committee membership, legislative procedure, oversight, ethics oversight, national security, ethics
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- proven export promotion programs strengthens U.S. competitiveness abroad while ensuring American commodities
- This bill blocks the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency to individuals, thereby
- Federal Reserve from issuing a central Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank<01:02:26.160><c> digital
- </c><01:02:26.480><c> currency</c><01:02:26.880><c> to</c><01:02:27.119><c> individuals,</c> bank digital
- currency to individuals, bank digital currency to individuals, thereby<01:02:28.160><c> preventing</
Keywords:
agriculture, food security, farm programs, sustainability, conservation, nutrition assistance, budget resolution, fiscal responsibility, government funding, budgetary levels, congressional budget, foreign intelligence, digital currency, privacy, surveillance, FISA, civil liberties, rules resolution, special rule, House Rules Committee
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- First, it requires digital service providers that provide certain social media services to register a
- The bill defines digital services covered and excluded from the bill.
- Our statewide membership has recently adopted a resolution on artificial intelligence and digital technologies
- Our statewide membership has recently adopted a resolution on artificial intelligence and digital technologies
Keywords:
commercial email, spam regulations, online marketing, privacy, consumer protection, SB 6111, Washington Protecting Children Online Act, online child safety, minor privacy, age verification, parental consent, social media regulation, digital platforms, user-generated content, content moderation, online harms, youth protection, data privacy, geolocation, targeted advertising
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of a market for general use digital of a market for general use digital consumer<00:29:05.679><c
- </c><00:30:26.399><c> payment</c> use digital payment use digital payment applications.<00:30:28.480>
- </c> applications, peer-to-peer apps, digital applications, peer-to-peer apps, digital wallets,<00:30
- In fact, members on both sides consequences for digital commerce, one consequences for digital commerce
- </c> business ventures with their own digital business ventures with their own digital payment<01:03:
Keywords:
federal budget, deficit reduction, economic growth, national debt, bipartisan support, House resolution, congressional subpoena, subpoena enforcement, Oversight Committee, House Oversight and Government Reform, judicial proceedings, declaratory judgment, injunctive relief, House counsel, private counsel, contempt of Congress, Pamela J. Bondi, Department of Justice, DOJ records, Jeffrey Epstein
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Children and Senior Advocacy
Committee:
House Children and Senior Advocacy
Keywords:
Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight Aug 13th, 2025
Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- There were no commodities.
- Essentially, it creates a digital dollar, but not a Fed coin.
- Three years ago, there was a huge crash in digital currency and its value.
- What would prevent the value of these digital tokens from going down to zero?
- As a commodity, it is taxed.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition, it could also be in the digital currency form too.
- As our reliance on digital technologies increases, so too does the scale and sophistication of these
- As 5G has become the backbone of our digital infrastructure, China has aggressively positioned itself
- As 5G has become the backbone of our<04:12:22.479><c> digital</c><04:12:22.960><c> infrastructure,</c
- ><04:12:24.160><c> China</c><04:12:24.560><c> has</c> our digital infrastructure, China has our digital
Bills:
SB1596 , HB1770 , HB1709 , HR504 , HR410 , HR1044 , HB1729 , HB2316 , HR900 , HB3657 , HB1765 , HB1717 , HB2037 , HB1455 , HB1766 , HB1618
Keywords:
Jocelyn Nungaray, Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, national wildlife refuge, Texas, Houston, refuge renaming, commemorative naming, federal land, US Fish and Wildlife Service, public law 119-30, immigration, illegal aliens, Tren de Aragua, memorial, wildlife refuge act, Consumer Safety Technology Act, AI for Consumer Product Safety Act, Blockchain Innovation Act, Digital Taxonomy Act, Consumer Product Safety Commission
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (04/01/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- digital assets is is is is a relatively digital assets is is is is a relatively new<00:13:30.800><c>
- </c><00:13:42.639><c> assets</c> have any investments in digital assets have any investments in digital
- </c> which commodity perhaps whatever. which commodity perhaps whatever.
- digital uh of that digital that digital uh information.<00:43:01.119><c> What</c><00:43:01.280><c> blockchain
- and digital and digital assets.
Summary:
The committee held a work session on HB 302, which would add precious metals and digital assets as potential investment options. State Treasurer Monica Misipelli said she took no position on the bill and did not see an immediate fiscal impact or operational problem, but explained that the state’s operating funds and rainy day fund require liquidity and stability, so they would not be suitable for volatile assets like precious metals or digital assets. She said the only funds that might potentially use such investments would be certain trust funds held in perpetuity, which are managed by an outside investment advisor under a contract and investment policy.
Members asked about the treasurer’s current investment practices, including the types of funds managed, the role and discretion of the investment advisor, the state’s risk profile, and whether the bill would affect existing authority. Misipelli said the office follows RSA 11 and related statutes, with different objectives ranging from conservative to aggressive depending on the fund, and that the advisor meets with the office regularly, with formal performance reviews on a quarterly basis. She also said the office recently centralized management of about 40 trust accounts totaling roughly $60 million into five combined portfolios under a five-year contract with an RFP-selected vendor. When asked whether precious metals or digital assets are already indirectly available through mutual funds, she said that was possible for some mutual funds, but she was not certain about digital assets.
Representative Ammon, the bill’s sponsor, said similar legislation had passed the Oklahoma House, the Texas House and Senate, and had advanced in Arizona. He argued the bill was intended to give the treasurer more tools to help balance portfolios and hedge inflation, noting concerns about federal debt and inflation. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair ended the questioning after thanking the treasurer and asking her to remain available in case further questions arose.