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• We use technology to feed our cattle.
• We also use technology in helping with the health of our cattle.
• family strives to integrate technology family strives to integrate technology into<00:07:52.760>
• We use technology to feed in general. We use technology to feed our<00:07:57.000> cattle.
• <00:08:15.920> and technology that tracks movement and technology that tracks movement and

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• from ensuring supply chain security to guiding department-wide investments into critical defense technology
• These technologies will be crucial for maintaining America's global competitiveness and will require
• through advanced technologies to get after weapons production more quickly. be going forward here.
• Programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, you know, K-12, up to colleges.
• Advancing anything we can do technology-wise and advancing stockpile stewardship, science-based.

Keywords: defense industrial base, small business, workforce development, acquisition processes, national security, cybersecurity, critical minerals

Summary: The meeting of the committee revolved around critical discussions on enhancing the defense industrial base, focusing on small business engagement and the importance of streamlined processes in defense contracting. There was a significant emphasis on the need for more investment in the defense manufacturing sector, particularly in the face of competition from countries like China. Some members expressed frustration over the treatment of small businesses, citing barriers that prevent these innovative companies from effectively participating in defense contracts. The need for a workforce capable of meeting the common challenges posed by evolving technologies and geopolitical threats was also highlighted throughout the meeting.

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• which gives us more data but at upgrades which gives us more data but at this<00:37:54.000> point
• And the AI technology is scary.
• I think that, from my own anecdotal perception, with the technology development, scamming has become
• I think that, from my own anecdotal perception, with the technology development, scamming has become
• is that with the um uh technology is that with the um uh technology development<01:13:03.440>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And we want that technology. We want those features.
• And, you know, the more technology you have, the more an individual spends on that.
• The technology that we have seen is not perfect.
• I don't think anyone feels that we shouldn't be using this technology.
• While technology has emerged... ...and comments that are not person-based.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 16, which would require county behavioral health directors to create clear pathways for clinicians to be authorized to initiate 5150 involuntary holds. The author and supporters argued the bill would reduce reliance on law enforcement and create more consistent crisis response standards statewide, while county behavioral health directors opposed it as an unfunded mandate that could increase law enforcement involvement and create implementation burdens. Members raised questions about county costs and funding, but the author emphasized the bill’s role in building a more clinical response system. SB 561 would require public guardians to acknowledge conservatorship referrals, make determinations within a reasonable time, and provide status updates on request. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays that leave vulnerable adults in limbo, while the opposition from public guardian representatives was removed after amendments. SB 381 drew extensive public testimony in support; it would allow California-born adoptees, and descendants of deceased adoptees, access to original birth certificates, with a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of dignity, identity, and health, and there was no formal opposition on the record. The committee also discussed SB 880, which would give tenants and prospective owner-occupants notice and a first opportunity to make an offer when institutional investors sell certain homes. Supporters said it would expand homeownership opportunities and preserve neighborhood stability, while opponents warned about conflicts with federal law, bundled-sale restrictions, and impacts on build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. Members and the author discussed possible amendments to address those concerns. SB 1238 would impose a duty of care and additional transparency requirements on HOA managers and boards; supporters said it would protect homeowners from mismanagement, while the main opposition argued the duty should remain contractual and could increase litigation. Finally, SB 423 would require disclosure of emergency-service records related to private detention facilities, and SB 28 would make changes to the CARE Court process, including a statewide ombudsperson and expanded oversight; both drew support and opposition, with concerns focused on transparency, privacy, implementation, and the balance between treatment and coercion. SB 574, discussed at the end, would require disclosure and human oversight for AI use in courts and legal practice and create a complaint process for ADR providers, with the State Bar noting requested amendments related to complaint handling and confidentiality.

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• On Class 4 circuits, also known as fault-managed power systems, they are an emerging technology in the
• this new technology through its adoption<00:39:19.240> into<00:39:19.480> the<00:39:19.560
• You may be required to make upgrades to the home, things that you didn't do to the home as a change with
• to make upgrades uh to the<00:47:09.240> home<00:47:10.240> um<00:47:10.640> things
• recruit uh signatory tracking technology recruit uh signatory school<01:30:51.480> districts<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You'll also see welding technology, which we hear about all the time.
• The computer-aided design shows a 191.4% increase, and again in our recording arts technology.
• Again, you see in data analytics and information technology just incredible completion numbers across
• I want to address you, Senior Chancellor, about technology.
• And those are... some ways that I'm looking at to try to upgrade.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• technologies, the ability of the Wow Cart to take those technologies and try them out in real time is
• 09:36.640> and Wow Cart to take those technologies and Wow Cart to take those technologies and
• <01:14:42.440> that other technologies that other technologies that to<01:14:43.840> compare
• Technologies we're looking at are an improvement that they will destroy the PFAS.
• Those technologies are out there; they do fit on the cart.

Bills: SB8

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• for these technologies.
• But we also asked every permit a new technology where the AP 1000 is a technology that's permit or you've
• But having a technology neutral risk inform framework should allow for all of those technologies to kind
• Some are technologies and and for the waste streams.
• With that said our technologies.

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• SECOND IS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA WHICH CAN EITHER BE:00 HOUR OR COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM.
• DEGREES TRAINING FOR A SPECIFIC OCCUPATION SO YOU MIGHT THINK OF CYBER SECURITY OR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• PLUMBING, CARPENTRY, HVAC BUT NOW WE SEE IT MOVE INTO HEALTHCARE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
• THAT GAVE US OF THE ABILITY TO LAUNCH THE VISION THAT WE HAD FOR AN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• I ALSO WANT TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT OUR PANTHER ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY HUB.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• training at Camp Blanding, our current range complex and Pearson infrastructure require significant upgrades
• We've got to a tour their facilities and see what they're doing in terms of the future of technology
• we were there was some of their innovations in simulators and how they are developing simulation technology
• How can we leverage technology? How can we leverage the community around Orlando?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This is for upgrades to HVAC controls and boiler replacement.
• Number 10, DHS Division of Aging, Adults, and Behavioral Health with Karasoft Technology Corp.
• Number 21, Department of Shared Administrative Services with Karasoft Technology Group.
• This is for conducting a statewide skills assessment for information technology personnel.
• This is to conduct a statewide information technology applications assessment.

Summary: The ALC-Review Subcommittee reviewed seven methods of finance, including university projects at ASU Jonesboro and Mountain Home, Black River Technical College deferred maintenance, UA Batesville’s Farm Project Gateway Center, UAMS PET cyclotron equipment, a new allied health building at UAPB funded by a federal grant, and UCA’s multi-purpose arena design work. The committee also approved an alternative delivery construction project for UAPB’s Allied Health and Sciences Building, with East Harding Construction selected and AMR Architects as designer. Members then approved discretionary grants from the Department of Health and DHS, including support for a heart attack center designation, community health worker training, homeless services funding corrections, behavioral health transition support, and an enabling technology pilot. In the contracts section, the committee reviewed RFQs, construction-related contracts, intergovernmental contracts, and a large slate of out-of-state and in-state contracts covering topics such as seatbelt survey data collection, Medicaid and DHS systems, state hospital staffing and services, veterans’ services, education assessments, and state IT and procurement projects. Several contracts drew extended questioning. Senators and representatives pressed DHS and the Department of Veterans Affairs about heavy reliance on contract nursing and staffing costs, and officials said they were using pay incentives and recruitment efforts to increase state employee staffing. Members also questioned AEDC’s lithium supply chain study and the Department of Education’s security contract, with concerns about projected costs and repeated amendments. The committee held three in-state contracts—Department of Education security services and two DHS staffing contracts—until Friday, then adopted the remaining contracts and received informational reports on contract amendments, executed contracts, and emergency procurements before adjourning.

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• President, Senator, I can hear and appreciate your passion and your excitement for this technology, this
• This is monthly, or it could go up to a year because technology takes a lot.
• It requires teacher preparation programs to upgrade the level. of math required for individuals entering
• They are the ones who are working on making these changes and these upgrades.
• An act relating to utilities, providing for the inclusion of advanced grid technology plans by public

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• Threat assessment, training, planning, early intervention, mental health and security technology.
• Threat assessment, training, planning, early intervention, mental health and security technology.
• Threat assessment, training, planning, early intervention, mental health and security technology.
• Threat assessment, training, planning, early intervention, mental health and security technology.
• Threat assessment, training, planning, early intervention, mental health and security technology.

Bills: HF3492, HF3493, HF3494, HF3495, HF3602

Keywords: school safety, grants, education funding, Northern Lights Express, security improvements, rural schools, safe schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, Tribal education, funding increase, safe schools aid, school security, mental health support, Tribal schools, cybersecurity, funding, mental health, evidence-based plans, public safety

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• Prioritize the use of the new and emerging technologies, initiate, foster, and strengthen local and regional
• Prioritize data and technology-driven solutions outlines strategies top to manage long-term financial
• can use that to replace our system if they're already in place by 9/25/2025. and you're looking to upgrade
• how the proposal will address access to care and health outcomes for all residents ban the use of technology
• Now there is focused on advancing access to specialty care through technology, which was investing in

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• And then $6 million was added in to allow funding flexibility for the hospital upgrade, whether or not
• We've redone the entire HVAC throughout the hospital, upgraded that, and did that all with money that
• We have had some technology challenges since day one.

Keywords: 914, all

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• include manufacturers, food processors, cement and steel plants, refiners, among others, who make upgrades
• Yes, because they are investing in the project facility upgrades, in the on-site geothermal or solar,
• Elizabeth Askeville, the California Manufacturers and Technology Association.
• Manufacturers do face real barriers to deploy low-carbon technologies at scale, and without a workable
• This delicate balancing act at a difficult crossroads for climate technology.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Environmental Quality Committee and Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 held a joint hearing on CARB’s proposed amendments to the cap-and-invest regulations. Opening remarks from senators emphasized the 2025 reauthorization of the program through AB 1207 and SB 840, and focused on whether CARB’s April revisions faithfully implement legislative intent while balancing climate ambition, affordability, leakage prevention, and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). Several senators raised concerns that the proposal could reduce GGRF revenues, weaken funding for transit, affordable housing, wildfire prevention, drinking water, and other community programs, and shift too much support toward industry. Others stressed the need to protect businesses and consumers from higher costs and to avoid leakage and refinery closures. Senator Cortese’s statement, read into the record, warned that the proposal could jeopardize transportation funding commitments. CARB Chair Lauren Sanchez said the amendments respond to legislative direction and public comment, and described four main changes: increased electric bill credits, a larger manufacturing decarbonization incentive (MDI), additional compliance support for industry, and removal of post-2030 allowance allocations from the current rulemaking. She said the proposal keeps the cap aligned with 2030 and 2045 targets, maintains affordability protections, and is intended to reduce emissions while minimizing leakage and supporting in-state jobs. CARB staff also said the MDI would have guardrails, require applications and reporting, and be tied to emissions-reducing facility upgrades. The Department of Finance explained that GGRF revenue estimates are highly uncertain and are updated periodically based on auction data. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the amendments are significant and could materially affect environmental ambition, industry support, utility credits, and GGRF revenues. LAO highlighted that the MDI could add allowances above the cap, potentially reducing certainty that 2030 targets will be met, and noted that the proposal appears to shift more allowances to industry and fewer to GGRF than current regulations. LAO also said the proposed GGRF estimate of about $8 billion through the decade could be insufficient to fully fund lower-priority tiers of programs. In questioning, senators pressed CARB on whether the proposal would raise consumer costs, whether free allowances or MDI funds would actually lower prices at the pump, how leakage is measured, and whether the Legislature’s budget assumptions would need to be revised before final action. No votes were taken during the hearing; the discussion was informational and focused on questioning CARB and fiscal staff ahead of the board’s planned May 28 consideration of the amendments.

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• We would have to upgrade our system, and the system upgrades could include anything from voltage conversion
• . version, conductor upgrades, more regulation, or even a substation upgrade.
• The substation upgrade would be an expansive project. and would run around $4 to $5 million in upgrades
• And so who bears the cost of the to upgrade if that's required.
• one's land in order to do that upgrade that's not the applicant. Our preference would be not to.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Elizabeth Escobel, with the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, in opposition.
• Elizabeth Escobel, with the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, in opposition.
• A model may no longer be in production, or a homeowner may prefer to upgrade the covered appliance or
• But these upgrades come at a cost, ranging from approximately $2,000 for basic...
• But these upgrades come at a cost, ranging from approximately $2,000 for basic upgrades to over $100,000

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SB 1209, which would give the Insurance Commissioner new authority to require insurers to carry out corrective actions identified in market conduct and financial examinations, and to impose penalties when companies fail to comply. Supporters, including Commissioner Ricardo Lara and his deputies, said the bill would close an enforcement gap that lets harmful practices continue and would help ensure insurers provide requested financial records and fix violations. Industry opponents argued the bill expands CDI authority too far, could duplicate existing penalties, and should be limited to legal violations rather than recommendations; members and the author discussed amendments to narrow the bill to legal violations, apply penalties per exam rather than per policy, and clarify other language. The committee then voted the bill out on a due pass motion to Appropriations, with some no votes and the item placed on call. The committee next took up SB 1301, which would require more detailed and earlier notice before a homeowner, condo owner, or renter policy is non-renewed, give policyholders an opportunity to fix correctable property issues, and prohibit certain non-renewal reasons such as claims below deductible or claims not covered by the policy. The author and supporters, including a consumer who described spending thousands on roof repairs before being dropped anyway, said the bill would improve transparency and give families a real chance to keep coverage. Opponents said California already has long notice periods, that the bill could force insurers to make decisions too early, and that some underwriting factors are not property-specific; they also raised concerns about roof-age standards and reporting burdens. The author indicated willingness to reduce the notice period to three months and work on a bifurcated process for mitigation, and the committee passed the bill on a due pass motion to Appropriations, with the item placed on call. The committee then heard SB 1026, a bill to reform regulation of bail fugitive recovery agents by allowing the Department of Insurance to suspend or revoke licenses without waiting for a criminal conviction, tightening conduct rules, and requiring continuous liability coverage and proper notice of appointment. The author and Commissioner Lara said the measure responds to complaints about bounty hunters breaking into the wrong homes, impersonating law enforcement, and operating without adequate oversight. Opponents from the bail industry and related groups said the bill is not workable as written, especially provisions requiring insurance for willful acts, use of admitted carriers, and a residency requirement they said is unconstitutional; they also warned it could reduce the availability of recovery agents and delay justice for crime victims. The department said it was still working on language changes, and the committee passed the bill to Appropriations on a due pass motion, with the item placed on call. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 982, which would authorize the Attorney General to seek recovery from fossil fuel companies for climate-related costs affecting the FAIR Plan and private policyholders, with the author framing it as a way to shift some wildfire and flood costs from Californians to the industry that helped drive climate change. Supporters, including flood and wildfire survivors, climate advocates, and an economist, said Californians are bearing rising insurance and disaster costs and that the bill would help fund recovery and resilience. Opponents argued the bill imposes unfair strict liability, raises due process and preemption concerns, and could harm the broader business climate and energy sector. The transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on SB 982.

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• We are also now resourced to keep current with upgrades for all of those systems on an ongoing basis,
• to be in fully supported status upgrade to be in fully supported status is<00:17:31.559> our<
• for all of keep current with upgrades for all of those<00:17:41.559> systems<00:17:41.919>
• Some of your legacy systems need to do a lot of these upgrades that are really critical to the mission
• Some of your legacy systems need to do a lot of these upgrades that are really critical to the mission

Bills: HF10

Keywords: undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, 1183, house

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• Yeah, so that change could not be implemented with the PIMS upgrade.
• So the next recommendation is what is called technology-first.
• of technology.
• So these are just types of efficiencies that technology can bring about.
• These are just types of efficiencies that technology can bring about.

Keywords: 1184, house, all