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VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-03-17 - 10:00AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ,<00:56:58.760> um, um, with high better technology, um, um, with high better technology,
  • > innovation Our dreams of technological innovation Our dreams of technological innovation can
  • We are in the midst of a technological We are in the midst of a technological revolution,<01:46:
  • . technology. technology.
  • technologies have While these technologies have the<02:18:08.679> potential<02:18:09.200>
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House opened with a devotional reading for St. Patrick’s Day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of a resignation letter from Representative Hooper of Burlington. The letter said the House environment had changed significantly and that he was resigning before the next cycle, while thanking colleagues and urging bold leadership to address major problems facing Vermonters. Members then received first readings and referrals for a large slate of bills. House bills introduced included measures on tax administration, hunting license fees, emergency management, oath and affirmation language in statutes, judiciary procedures, a Vermont homelessness response continuum, paperwork reduction, public utility subjects, municipal regulation of agriculture, miscellaneous agricultural subjects, and municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays. Senate bills referred to House committees included vocational rehabilitation, home improvement and land improvement fraud, advanced metering infrastructure devices, water quality, and fair employment practices. Several other bills on the notice calendar were also referred to Ways and Means or Appropriations because they affected state revenue or carried appropriations. The House adopted two concurrent resolutions on the consent calendar: HCR 214, honoring Irish-American patriots and their role in American independence, and HCR 220, welcoming the USS Vermont’s namesake visit and designating April 18, 2026 as USS Vermont Day. Members also offered announcements recognizing guests from the USS Vermont and related veterans’ groups, remembering former Representative Ken Harvey, and noting upcoming events such as March Madness pools, the Legislative Cabaret, a Rural Caucus meeting, and a NAMI Walks team. On the floor calendar, H. 723 on posting of land was taken up, amended as recommended by the Committee on Environment, and ordered to third reading on a 10-0-1 committee vote. The House then began second reading of H. 757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives; committee members described manufactured housing as a key affordable housing option in Vermont and said the bill would clarify how these homes are purchased, titled, taxed, and financed, while reducing costs and improving consistency for homeowners, lenders, and municipalities.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 5th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and perhaps in regards to the technology and perhaps in regards to the technology and there may be new
  • that's out there if it technology that's out there if it technology that's out there if it conforms
  • so whether it be a about this technology so whether it be a about this technology so whether it be a
  • it's really based on where technology it's really based on where technology it's really based on where
  • two of them already have such technology two of them already have such technology already in place one
Keywords: 1136, house, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • if and only if they uh this technology if and only if they choose<00:19:57.600> to choose to
  • And then the other question that I need to ask before we go away is: is this blockchain technology?
  • This is not using blockchain technology, and the hacking possibility again is through the app that is
  • we go away is this blockchain technology we go away is this blockchain technology thank<00:24:53.200
  • the technology and the solutions<00:30:01.399> is<00:30:01.600> pretty<00:30:01.799>
Keywords: 1183, house
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • We invented this technology, refined it, and made it better.
  • We are simply asking for the existing technology to be more abundant in its use.
  • So if able, I would like for him to again go through this technology.
  • Nobody knows it's gone off unless you are utilizing this wayside detector technology.
  • Madam Chair, Representative Tarasov, there is no such technology currently.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Internet and Technology - 02/25/2026

Internet And Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you so much for joining us for our first meeting of the Internet Technology Committee.
  • first bill on the agenda is Senate Bill 933, by myself: Senate Bill 933, an act to amend the State Technology
  • The next bill is Senate Bill 1139, also by myself: Senate Bill 1139, an act to amend the State Technology
  • Go ahead: Senate Bill 1961A, an act to amend the State Technology Law in relation to establishing a Secure
  • an act to amend the Executive Law in relation to prohibiting the use of biometric surveillance technology
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Internet Technology Committee met on February 25 at 12:10 with Senator Gonzalez chairing and Senator Stec as ranking member. The committee considered a series of bills focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, biometric surveillance, and related technology issues, including measures to create a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, require notices for generative AI systems, direct a state agency telework report, require multi-factor authentication for governmental entities, establish a Secure Our Data Act, study facial recognition technology, restrict biometric surveillance by law enforcement, and increase transparency for synthetic content and AI training data. Most bills were moved and reported out of committee, with several sent to the floor and others referred onward to the Finance Committee, Codes Committee, or reported without recommendation or with opposition noted. SB 933, SB 934A, SB 936A, SB 3699, SB 6954A, SB 6955A, SB 7263, and SB 9051 were reported to the floor; SB 1139, SB 1961A, and SB 9051 were sent to Finance; and SB 5609 was sent to Codes. Votes varied by bill, with some receiving no opposition and others drawing one or more nays or without-recommendation votes. Senator Gonzalez also briefly highlighted SB 9051, which would prohibit AI chatbots from using features considered unsafe for minors, describing it as a response to concerns about harm from companion bots and chatbot interactions with children. The chair noted work with the Attorney General’s office and Common Sense Media and said the bill was intended to promote regulation and accountability for companies deploying such systems. The meeting concluded with thanks to the ranking member and staff, and the committee adjourned.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • On technology, the OVA works jointly with the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, EOTSS
  • We're going to continue our focus on technology to gain efficiencies.
  • DDS also operates assistive technology centers that create, DDS also operates assistive technology centers
  • It also helped us do a few things in terms of technology.
  • You've got new technology.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing was a FY27 budget session on Health and Human Services held in Mattapan, hosted by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Opening remarks from Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Brandy Fluker-Reed, Representative Russell Holmes, and Boston Public Library President David Leonard emphasized the significance of holding the first Ways and Means hearing in Mattapan, the importance of community access, and the role of libraries as human services institutions. Committee members and attendees introduced themselves before agency testimony began. MassAbility testified first, describing its mission to support people with disabilities through employment, independent living, and disability determination services. The agency highlighted federal funding uncertainty, a modest FY27 budget reduction, and a proposed reworking of its home care program, which it said is outdated and should better target those most in need. Members questioned the home care cut, staffing reductions, and federal coordination. MassAbility also shared a participant story about recovery and community support to illustrate the impact of its services. The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing then presented its FY27 request, focusing on interpreter and captioning access, workforce development, emergency communication, aging-related hearing loss, and transition services for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. Members asked about interpreter shortages, after-hours emergency coverage, ASL education, and community training; the commission said it is expanding mentorship and referral systems but still faces staffing and vendor challenges. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind followed with a $30.8 million request, describing services for nearly 9,000 consumers, peer support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 services, while noting federal funding uncertainty and a 7% budget cut. Members raised concerns about maintaining services with fewer resources, and the commissioner said the agency had trimmed overhead and could manage the proposal. The Office for Refugees and Immigrants closed the segment, outlining expanded legal, housing, workforce, citizenship, and financial literacy supports for immigrants and refugees, including Know Your Rights trainings, legal defense initiatives, and the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative. Members discussed the effects of federal policy changes, the loss of refugee resettlement funding, and the need for state support to fill gaps. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the hearing consisted of agency presentations and committee questioning.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Reinforces our leadership in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.
  • But I so enjoyed exploring the very vast range of innovation around food technology.
  • The other thing that we've done in the past year is brought online a new technology.
  • How can we use new technologies?
  • One area where investment is now critical is information technology modernization.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a public FY27 budget hearing at Barnstable Town Hall, with opening remarks emphasizing the Cape and Islands’ seasonal infrastructure, housing, transportation, workforce, and digital needs. The hearing began with testimony from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, which outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s budget priorities for job training, apprenticeship, youth employment, reentry programs, and unemployment insurance modernization. The secretary highlighted proposed funding for the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, Career Technical Initiative, YouthWorks, reentry workforce development, and services for young adults with disabilities, along with a proposal to streamline youth work permits. Members also discussed the unemployment trust fund, the COVID assessment on employers, rising unemployment, and the need to improve DUA customer service and claims processing. Committee members asked about job seeker barriers such as child care, housing, transportation, and out-migration of young workers, as well as how to keep Cape Cod graduates and seasonal workers in the region. The administration said its strategy is to pair training with broader affordability investments and to expose students to career pathways earlier, including through middle school, early childhood STEM, YouthWorks, pre-apprenticeships, and Building Pathways. Senators and representatives also raised concerns about regional funding disparities, especially for Hampshire Franklin MassHire, and the administration said it is reviewing MassHire funding and service equity through a policy committee and statewide workforce board. On unemployment assistance, officials reported major improvements in wait times and claims processing, but said they are still working through backlogs and staffing challenges while maintaining program integrity. The committee then heard testimony from the Executive Office of Economic Development. The secretary described House 2 as a fiscally restrained budget with no new taxes or fees, while preserving core programs and using the Mass Leads Act tools to support competitiveness. EOED’s proposal included funding for the Community One Stop for Growth, rural economic development, social enterprise operating grants, regional economic development organizations, the Workforce Investment Trust Fund, Community Workforce Partnerships, Pathmaker, advanced manufacturing training, life sciences, innovation vouchers, AI initiatives, small business assistance, and tourism and live theater support. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation also testified on its FY27 request, focusing on consumer protection, licensing, banking, insurance, and public safety regulation. No votes were taken during the hearing.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • To meet the airlines' SAF goals, different technology pathways and feedstocks will be needed.
  • Meeting that demand will require all available feedstocks and technologies, as you have heard.
  • Meeting that demand will require all available feedstocks and technologies, as you have heard.
  • Meeting that demand will require all available feedstocks and technologies, as you have heard.
  • Technology um the plant in lvi Minnesota Technology um the plant in lvi Minnesota uh<01:23:15.760>
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee held an introductory meeting that began with housekeeping, a correction to the committee rules (the room number should be G3, not G35), and member and staff introductions. Members described their districts, agricultural ties, and priorities for the session, including consumer food costs, urban agriculture, farm economics, livestock disease preparedness, and support for Minnesota’s agricultural sectors. No votes were taken during the introductory portion. The committee then turned to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Deputy Commissioner Andrea Veble of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture said the Walz administration strongly supports SAF because of its potential for agriculture, forestry, and clean energy, and reviewed Minnesota’s 2023 SAF tax credit and related sales tax exemption. She said the state has feedstocks and should continue investing so Minnesota can attract SAF production and support rural jobs. Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines testified that aviation is difficult to decarbonize and that SAF is the airline industry’s main path to net zero by 2050; he cited current use of SAF, the need to scale production, and Minnesota’s role in supplying feedstocks and hosting future production. Peter Frost of Greater MSP described the Minnesota SAF Hub as a public-private partnership aimed at building the full SAF value chain in Minnesota. He emphasized that Greater MSP is coordinating investors and partners to grow the regional economy and said the SAF effort is intended to create jobs and economic development. Committee members did not ask questions during the portion captured, and no formal action or vote was recorded on the SAF presentations in this transcript excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 04/17/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:40:38.800> just are providing this technology just are providing this technology just
  • Um and for many use the technology.
  • biometric technology allowed. biometric technology allowed.
  • <01:30:49.120> really through this kind of technology really through this kind of technology
  • <01:49:07.040> I technology. So that's my two cents. I technology.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We have Ajit Jirin, Deputy Director of Information Technology at EDD.
  • As the director mentioned, EDD Next is a wide-ranging, ambitious project to not only update technology
  • And during that period, technology changes and new legislative bills come into play.
  • And then we have oversight from the California Department of Technology.
  • They bid on the same requirements, same technology, so that everybody has an equal chance.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Emerging technologies create new possibilities to unlock artistic potential. However, while...
  • This is the product of the Texas AI Council, which comprehensively studied AI technologies for potential
  • is ensuring that tech policy allows for technology to serve humanity.
  • Technology has gained widespread utilization.
  • The payment system, including our own technological costs.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (01/28/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • some of the department Wide Technology some of the department Wide Technology systems<02:06:54.719
  • , but as good as any technology is, it doesn't go without the programs.
  • , but as good as any technology is, it doesn't go without the programs.
  • , but as good as any technology is, it doesn't go without the programs.
  • Technologies, but as good as any technology is, it doesn't go without the programs.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: Finance Division 3 met for a work session on House Bill 519, which concerns funding for Waypoint. The chair noted general support for the organization but said the bill would likely need to be suspended and folded into the budget process because the committee did not yet know available revenues or what amount, if any, could be committed. Kya Fox, director of the Division for Behavioral Health, testified that the department supports the bill and the program, explaining that it had been funded with other available funds, including $100,000 for 2024 and $400,000 for 2025, under a contract running through June 30 of this year. She said the shelter serves a unique population of young adults and is part of the department’s children’s system of care and Mission Zero efforts to reduce barriers to psychiatric discharge and emergency department use. Members questioned Fox and Waypoint representatives about the budget placement of the request, the difference between the efficiency budget and prioritized needs, and whether state budget documents would show any internal Waypoint revenues. Fox said the request appears as a general fund item and that the state would not see Waypoint’s internal financial operations in the budget. A legislative member explained that prioritized needs are critical services already in place but not necessarily included in the efficiency budget, and another member said the distinction is not strictly applied. The committee also raised a separate question about how DHHS would handle any future state or federal restrictions on DEI practices; Fox said that was a question for department leadership and legal staff, but that the department follows state law and contract requirements. Waypoint CEO Bor Alvare and Director Mandy Lancaster then described the shelter and related services. They said the shelter serves ages 18 to 24, is a 14-bed open-room facility with half walls, and is staffed overnight by two full-time workers. They said admission is first come, first served, with some vulnerability factors considered, and that they do not discriminate by race, gender, or sexual orientation. They reported no known incidents of sexual violence, though some youth are turned away each night because the shelter is full. They also explained that Waypoint provides broader services beyond the shelter, including outreach, drop-in centers, housing support, rental assistance, and family mediation, and said they serve about 400 youth and young adults in Manchester alone. The discussion ended with questions about whether lowering the upper age limit would affect the program; Waypoint said most residents are already in the 18-to-23 range, but that housing shortages make the current age span important for helping young adults avoid chronic homelessness.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 3, 2025 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • PERSPECTIVE WE WILL CONSOLIDATE DISPARATE TECHNOLOGIES, REDUCE TECHNICAL DEBT AND REMAIN AGILE AS THE
  • TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE EVOLVES.
  • THE EDW USES INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGIES THAT ALLOW NEAR-TERM ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND EXTERNAL SYSTEMS
  • WE WILL BE CONSOLIDATING MULTIPLE EXISTING AGENCY CONTACT CENTER STRATEGIES AND TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE
  • AGAIN WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT HOW FAR TECHNOLOGY HAS COME OVER THE LAST DECADE THIS MODULAR CONCEPT WAS
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Energy Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Section 10 promotes further economic investment in clean-firm technology.
  • Technology advancement is accelerating, including edge computing and the Internet of Things—things we
  • There are a variety of cooling technologies.
  • But just want to say we're very excited about this technology.
  • We need to know things about technology.
Bills: HF2928, HF2912, HF2297
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

January 14, 2025 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're trying to figure out how we can be more efficient, not only with technology, but also how we can
  • So very inefficient, very dilapidated buildings, and very outdated technology.
  • So very inefficient, very dilapidated buildings, and very outdated technology.
  • So very inefficient, very dilapidated buildings, and very outdated technology.
  • And then we're using technology to garner the tag readers and things of that nature to make sure ...to
Summary: The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee met to organize for the session, confirm a quorum, and hear introductory remarks from members about their districts and interests. Chair Esposito outlined the committee’s jurisdiction and budget overview, noting a total budget of about $7.2 billion, with major funding tied to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Citrus. She also described major cost drivers such as Everglades restoration, water quality, resiliency, land acquisition, and rural family lands, and asked members to review agency requests in small groups later in the process. Agency leaders then presented budget and program updates. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson emphasized department efficiency efforts, including IT modernization, staff reorganization, rural and family lands conservation, best management practices, Fresh From Florida marketing, hurricane recovery loans for farmers, and completion of the Connor Complex headquarters. DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert highlighted record investments in Everglades restoration, water quality projects, resilience grants, land acquisition, state parks, and enforcement. FWC Executive Director Roger Young discussed conservation research, fisheries and wildlife management, law enforcement, disaster response, and pressures from growth, boating, invasive species, and derelict vessels. Department of Citrus Executive Director Shannon Shep reviewed the industry’s decline due to hurricanes and citrus greening, current research and marketing efforts, and e-commerce campaigns to support Florida citrus sales. Members asked questions about citrus production declines, future replanting and therapies, rural family lands, PFOS cleanup, mangrove restoration, flooding and pump infrastructure, agricultural theft, and derelict vessel removal. Officials generally responded with updates, emphasized science-based management and enforcement, and in several cases said they would follow up with more detailed information later. No formal votes were taken; the meeting ended with the chair directing members to provide feedback on agencies for further budget review and then adjournment.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026

Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and digital technology.
  • technology and digital technology.<00:01:26.400> Um<00:01:26.720> it<00:01:27.600>
  • Um it as one of their topics technology.
  • Consumer Technology Industry.
  • represent the Consumer Technology represent the Consumer Technology Association.<00:47:35.680>
Bills: SF0052, SF0024
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Jun 8th, 2026

Banking and Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I’m also carrying other pieces of legislation that touch or impact the blockchain and crypto technology
  • Like any new endeavor or technology, there will be an evolving culture and dynamic.
  • with some of you all already how Assembly Member: How the state is fully integrating blockchain technology
  • that this could substantially benefit the ecosystem and society as a whole by implementing this technology
  • And blockchain and crypto technologies do not go and reinvest these assets, right?
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Like any new endeavor or technology, there will be an evolving culture and dynamic.
  • So for us to limit the advancement of technology and something that could be extremely impactful to society
  • that this could substantially benefit the ecosystem and society as a whole by implementing this technology
  • And blockchain and crypto technologies do not go and reinvest these assets, right?
  • , the industry as a whole, because I do believe there are incredible attributes that blockchain technology
Summary: The committee took up AB 2285, a bill related to cryptocurrency staking and broader crypto regulatory issues. The author said the amendments would give California clearer guidelines for staking-as-a-service, maintain consumer disclosures, and remove a fee cap to make the business model workable. Supporters, including representatives of the Crypto Council for Innovation and the Satoshi Action Fund, said the bill would provide needed clarity and help Californians participate in blockchain-related opportunities. Opposition came from the Consumer Federation of California and credit union representatives, who argued the bill would weaken consumer protections, create an uneven playing field for state-chartered institutions, and move California into the middle of unresolved federal debates over the Clarity Act. They also raised concerns about fraud, money laundering, and the effect of the bill on DFPI’s authority and pending litigation involving Coinbase. The author responded that staking is distinct from buying crypto, that blockchain can improve traceability, and that the bill was still a work in progress with room for further amendments. Members discussed preemption, the pending federal framework, and whether the bill should wait until federal law is settled. The chair emphasized California’s role in setting policy and said other states were allowing consumers to benefit from staking. The committee ultimately adopted a due pass as amended motion and sent AB 2285 out on a 7-2 vote.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Dec 2nd, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Well, we'll talk a lot about technology today.
  • I don't want to represent that I am a master of technology, apparently. Absolutely.
  • And so I'll talk about an overview of the Florida Highway Patrol, but also the technological advances
  • It uses very high-level technology to identify what type of narcotic it is there on scene.
  • And so this is a big technological innovation that has helped us keep our troopers safe.
Summary: The committee heard two presentations on domestic security. Deputy Commissioner David Binder of FDLE described the state’s domestic security structure, including FDLE’s coordination role, the fusion center system, regional task forces, and private-sector infrastructure partnerships. He emphasized the Domestic Security Oversight Council’s grant-ranking process and warned that federal homeland security funding has dropped sharply over time, with possible future cuts threatening fusion center analysts and other capabilities. Binder also focused on emerging threats, especially drones and counter-UAS issues, noting current legal limits on mitigation authority, concerns about tethered drones and drone use near correctional facilities and military sites, and the need for a turnkey solution if state or federal authority expands. He also highlighted FDLE’s cataloging of critical infrastructure sites through Florida Kicker and the growth of trusted private partners. Director Dave Kerner of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles then outlined the Florida Highway Patrol’s role in domestic security. He paid tribute to a fallen sergeant and discussed FHP’s structure, criminal interdiction work, border integrity and trafficking enforcement, dispatch and communications, aviation and drone use, and immigration enforcement under 287(g). Kerner said troopers have seized large amounts of narcotics and currency this year and have arrested thousands of unlawful immigrants. He also described FHP’s involvement in operations such as Lone Star, Vigilant Sentry, and Faithful Service, and said the agency is working toward expanded counter-UAS authority through federal discussions and Sergeant Dooley’s testimony. Members expressed support for both agencies, discussed the dangers and potential benefits of drones, and the committee adjourned without objection after no public testimony was offered.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • We must stay invested in the deployment of advanced energy technologies that we know, as Mr.
  • unreliable energy sources that are not cost-competitive with thermal generation and that battery technology
  • The price of installing battery technology is $1.5 billion.
  • And the development of those technologies, which by the way, wind and solar are the cheapest electrical
  • generation technologies available today, about 3 cents a kilowatt hour is the average across the country