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• OSTP advises the President on federal science and technology policy.
• artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G technology.
• I drafted non-regulatory guidance for emerging technologies to give the public trust in how these technologies
• I am committed to American leadership in emerging technology.
• , PCAST, the National Science and Technology Council.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: Senate Committee, Commerce, Science, Technology, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, FTC, Consumer Protection, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation featured significant discussions regarding technological advancements and their implications for the future. Notably, nominations were made for key positions in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission. Committee members expressed the importance of leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, emphasizing that the pace of innovation is crucial for maintaining the United States' global position as a leader in technology. The discussions also highlighted the role of the FTC in protecting consumers from deceptive business practices and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace. Attendees underscored the urgency of advancing research and development in areas such as quantum computing, as evidenced by a demonstration of a new quantum chip anticipated to redefine computing capabilities across industries. Various members engaged in vibrant exchanges, showing support for initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation through public and private collaboration. Overall, the meeting set a strong agenda for pursuing future science and technology policies that ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of global advancements.

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• Washington Technology Solutions, or WOTEC, provides the state's core technology services, including management
• . ...for the purpose of providing information technology-related digital experience platform services
• I'm Washington Technology Services WOTEC Director and State I'm Washington Technology Services WOTEC
• So if they adopt... ...forever in Title 29A if they chose that.
• So if they adopted, if they opted into Title 29A, they would still have the option to, in the future,

Bills: HB2235 , HJR4210 , HB2520 , HB2491 , HB2499 , HB2408 , HB2435

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: public records, concealed pistol licenses, firearm purchases, transfers, exemptions, transparency, Constitution amendment, legislative sessions, session duration, state legislature, governance, emergency meetings, public agencies, accountability, open government, HB2491, WaTech, Washington Technology Solutions, public disclosure, public inspection

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• He said the bill would help clarify the standard and fits with modernization, given advances in technology
• He noted advances in technology and tighter timeframes in other health care contexts in recent years.
• And sorry for technology here. Thank you. Thank you. I'll do that. Thank you. Thank you so much.
• We now have Senate Bill 5915 before us concerning the Health Technology Assessment Program.
• We have Senate Bill 5915 before us concerning the Health Technology Assessment Program.

Bills: SB5845 , SB5916 , SB6102 , SB6071 , SB6103 , SB6159 , SB5877 , SB5967 , SB5904 , SB5915 , SB6025

Committee: Senate Health & Long-Term Care

Keywords: health insurance, health carrier, insurance carrier, prompt pay, timely payment, claims processing, clean claim, remittance advice, provider reimbursement, hospital billing, medical billing, prior authorization, claims denial, interest on late claims, administrative penalty, Washington insurance commissioner, RCW 48, public employees benefits board, school employees benefits board, Medicaid managed care

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• And the industry folks seem to like it too, so urge your adoption.
• The amendment is adopted, Vice Chair.
• So I'm urging your adoption of this bill in passage. Thank you. Thank you.
• I move adoption of a striking amendment H3738.1.
• The motion before the committee is the adoption of the striking amendment.

Bills: SB5188 , SB6313

Committee: House Capital Budget

Keywords: broadband, infrastructure, loan assistance, economic development, technology access, Capitol Centennial Stewardship, funding, gifts, grants, donations, legislative support

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• I would like to first adopt the amendment if we could. I make a motion that we adopt.
• Seeing no objection, the amendment is adopted.
• Thomas Muley, Office of Technology Services. Mr.
• Did I adopt an amendment? I didn't adopt the amendment, my bad.
• Seeing no objection, amendments adopted.

Bills: HB513 , HB581 , HB596 , HB660 , HB719 , HB766 , HB802 , HB940 , HB950 , HB1028 , HB1183 , HB1201 , SB233 , SB300 , SB303 , SB315 , SB324 , SB411

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: supplemental pay, law enforcement, probation officers, parole officers, constitutional amendment, plugging credit, inactive well assessment, oil and gas regulation, well plugging, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, HB 660, district attorney salary, assistant district attorney salary, prosecutor pay raise, Louisiana prosecutors, state-paid salaries, warrant payment, R.S. 16:10, R.S. 16:11, general fund impact

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• What's key of this is we do support the science and technology.
• Secondly, we Technology for the benefit of New Mexico and frankly, the nation.
• Chair, Alex, would this be considered like a disruptive technology, a disruptive innovation? Mr.
• The most consequential and disruptive technology of the 21st century. And Mr.
• To your point, it's not always where technology is invented, but how you can support it.

Bills: SB151 , HB8 , SB177

Committees: Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

Bills: SB151 , HB8 , SB177

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials

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• We are fighting a global technology race against communist China.
• SMART stands for Spectrum Management with Adaptive and Reconfigurable Technologies.
• Technology innovation reconfigurable technology will revolutionize spectrum use.
• And we cannot expect rigid wireless technologies to coexist adaptively.
• And we just won't have the technology to prevail in that case.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: spectrum policy, FCC auction authority, national security, innovation, technology development, 9-1-1 modernization, adaptive technologies, China competition

Summary: The meeting centered on the critical examination of spectrum policy and its implications for innovation and national security. The committee discussed the lapse of the FCC's spectrum auction authority, which has been in effect since March 2023, emphasizing the urgency of restoring this authority to maintain U.S. technological leadership against competitors like China. Witnesses provided testimony regarding the need for adaptive and reconfigurable spectrum technologies to enhance communication capabilities for both civilian and military applications. Senator Klobuchar highlighted the importance of modernizing 9-1-1 systems and ensuring robust emergency communication frameworks leveraging new spectrum innovations.

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• We've known for years that we need more air traffic controllers and more safety technology.
• used to operate the air system, and billions more invested in technologies and facilities across the
• We also directed the FAA to develop a plan for accelerating airline equipment with next-gen technologies
• Navy improperly testing counter-drone technology at DCA.
• And one of the ways we believe we can do that is using satellite-based. technology.

Committees: Senate Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation , Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: aviation safety, midair collision, American Airlines Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk helicopter, NTSB, FAA, ADS-B technology, safety protocols

Summary: The meeting focused on the discussions surrounding the tragic midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Testimonies were provided by key figures including NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and FAA Acting Administrator Chris Richelieu. The committee expressed grave concerns regarding the existing safety protocols, questioning why the FAA failed to act on numerous warnings and data indicating potential collision risks. Members emphasized the need for urgent reforms in aviation safety to prevent such tragedies in the future. Specific highlights included the recognition of the importance of ADS-B out technology and concerns about the operational practices of military helicopters in controlled airspaces.

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• I will move the adoption of Amendment B.
• All in favor of adopting Amendment B, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed, say nay.
• The Chair rules that we have adopted Amendment B. Madam Vice Chair. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• I will now move the adoption of the striking amendment.
• I move the adoption of the striking amendment labeled F.

Bills: HB1759 , HB2417 , HB2632 , HB2249 , HB2574 , HB2309 , HB2235 , SGA9066 , SGA9246 , SGA9268 , SGA9267

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: designation, commemoration, December 12, local observance, cultural significance, military justice, victims' rights, militia, Washington code, legal protections, citizenship, immigration, terminology, rights, legal status, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service

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• Can we adopt the sub first? Yes. So, in? Can we adopt the sub first? Yes.
• question we just had on line 122, those funds that are collected go to the sheriff's advancement technology

Bills: HB297 , HB587

Committee: House Financial Services

Keywords: cash transactions, money transmission, regulatory compliance, criminal penalties, Alabama Securities Commission, information technology, auditors, financial institutions, cybersecurity, certifications, state regulations

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• Is there unanimous consent to adopt the committee's substitute as a working draft?
• I do have an amendment that wasn't adopted in time.
• What we're doing is we're updating the adoption code with this and it will allow parents of adopted children
• I move do I move adoption with dope Do pass.
• Seeing none, we will adopt the amendment without objection. The amendment is adopted.

Bills: SB504 , SB844 , SB1209 , SB1266 , SB1303 , SB1448 , SB1496 , SB1595 , SB1597 , SB1655 , SB1679 , SB1621 , SB1716 , SB1769 , SB1827 , SB1876 , SB1944 , SB2072 , SB2084 , SB2104 , SB2112 , SB2170 , SB2180 , SB2182

Committee: House Civil Judiciary

Keywords: SB504, marriage, child marriage, minor marriage, age of consent, minimum marriage age, underage marriage, teen marriage, parental consent, judicial approval, marriage license, Oklahoma Title 43, family law, juvenile justice, Department of Human Services, DHS custody, incestuous marriage, pregnancy exception, paternity, seduction

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• Office and Fund in the Attorney General's Office to pursue consumer fraud violations involving technology
• Office and Fund in the Attorney General's Office to pursue consumer fraud violations involving technology
• any money exceeding $10 million in the fund be transferred to the newly created Foreign Adversary Technology
• Security is directed to administer the Rip and Replace Fund, which shall be used to replace any technology
• I'm concerned about the technology that was described here and the concern that they're trying to address

Bills: SB1097 , SB1308

Committees: House Appropriations , House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Keywords: appropriation, claims, relief, state funding, named claimants, foreign adversary, consumer fraud, technology security, critical infrastructure, Arizona attorney general, fraud office, appropriations

Bills: HB1082 , HB1638 , HB3040 , HB3269 , HB3278 , HB3298 , HB3587 , HB3996 , HB4113 , HB4140 , HB4226 , HB4236 , HB4301 , HB4324 , HB4339 , HB4342 , HB4352 , SB1082

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: child custody, joint custody, best interest of the child, guardian ad litem, domestic violence, substance abuse, Governmental Tort Claims Act, definitions, torts, political subdivisions, governmental immunity, medical providers, sex offenders, safety zones, minors protection, loitering restrictions, criminal penalties, arrest warrant, criminal procedure, telephonic communication

Bills: SF2091 , SSB3137 , SSB3070 , SSB3097 , SSB3099 , SF497 , SSB1105 , SF576 , SSB1151 , SF2252

Committee: Joint Local Government

Keywords: zoning, property owners, local governance, protest rights, land use, county jail, jail construction, jail expansion, jail renovation, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal impact, local government, county facilities, prisoner housing, intercounty contract, regional jail capacity, public records, capital project, correctional facility, Iowa Code 356

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• 08.640><c> the</c> Ribbon Council on IT, now known as the Ribbon Council on IT, now known as the Technology
• society and on the technological society and on the precipice<00:48:31.320><c> of</c><00:48:31.440><
• So, so Keith Ellison presented fake justifications to the administration, and the administration adopted
• c> administration</c> administration and the administration administration and the administration adopted
• </c> adopted them. adopted them.

Bills: HF3455 , HF3936 , HF3860 , HF3656 , HF4060

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: public television, funding, Minnesota, operations, appropriation, cybersecurity, state government, legislative commission, extension, technology, civil law enforcement, attorney general, record custody, government transparency, legal services

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• Members, we're going to take up tab four, Senate Bill 1694 on technology education by Senator Abilah.
• artificial intelligence applications and instruction in specified technology-related subject areas.
• The amendment is adopted. Are there questions on the bill as amended?
• Seeing none, the motion is adopted. Please do the roll call on SPB 7038. Senator Berman? Yes.
• Seeing none, the motion is adopted. We are adjourned.

Bills: S7038 , S1694

Committee: Senate Education Postsecondary

Keywords: education, Florida College System, tuition waivers, vocational rehabilitation, state universities, accreditation, public safety, technology education, digital literacy, artificial intelligence, computer science, high school graduation

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary heard and approved CS/SB 1694, which revises postsecondary general education standards to incorporate technology-related instruction. The adopted amendment shifted the bill away from creating a sixth core course and instead required technology-integrated general education courses to include digital literacy, AI tool application, and related content such as software engineering, networks, databases, and cybersecurity as applicable. The amendment also addressed high school computer science instruction by emphasizing critical evaluation of AI results, limitations of AI, and ethical use. After brief questions and no opposition, the committee voted unanimously to report the bill favorably. The committee also took up a confirmation package for appointments on tabs 1 through 2 and, on one motion, recommended confirmation of all appointees favorably. It then considered SPB 7038, a committee bill on postsecondary education and workforce development that touches tuition and fee policies, consumer protections, career and technical education, student acceleration, and institutional operations. Senator Berman asked about dual enrollment expansion, CIE licensure/jurisdiction, and removal of the classic learning test as a fee-waiver qualifier; the sponsor said the dual enrollment change was intended to expand student options without necessarily increasing enrollment costs, and that the classic learning test removal was an error to be corrected later. Joanne Hart of the Florida Dental Association appeared in support of preserving the existing exemption for dental assisting programs from CIE requirements, noting the programs are approved by the Board of Dentistry and help address workforce shortages. After discussion, the committee adopted the motion to submit SPB 7038 as a committee bill and then voted unanimously to report it favorably. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

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• written student learning plan that complies with the school district's policies, as well as with rules adopted
• The school districts that sell or grant surplus technology hardware should prioritize receipt of the
• Those technologies actually don't advance that quickly.
• I'm starting my 27th year as leading my school district's technology department.
• HB 2432 allows districts to turn surplus technology into student opportunity. Thank you.

Bills: HB2142 , HB2369 , HB2432

Committee: House Education

Keywords: remote learning, hybrid learning, education reform, alternative education, student engagement, local food, public schools, nutrition, sustainability, agriculture, technology access, educational resources, surplus hardware, student support

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• Different technologies to create aluminum.
• We're investing in meter collar technology.
• We're investing in a meter collar technology.
• Is that the technology we need?
• As we wait on technology to mature and become ready for widespread utility-scale adoption, we need firm

Bills: HB2272 , HB2285 , HB2296

Committee: House Environment & Energy

Keywords: ski areas, winter sports, terminology update, recreation, regulatory changes, carbon capture, clean energy, environmental regulation, sustainability, green technology, distributed energy, renewable energy, energy resources, energy policy

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• Currently, officers and employees from Washington Technology Solutions, also known as WOTEC, that perform
• All those in favor of adopting amendment SHB 153, please say aye. Aye. All those opposed?
• The amendment is not adopted. Vice Chair Stearns. The amendment is not adopted. Vice Chair Stearns.
• All those in favor of adoption of Amendment SHB 155, please say aye. Amendment SHB 155.
• The amendment is adopted. Vice Chair. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Bills: HB2352 , HB2237 , HB2249 , HB2475 , HB2408 , HB2435 , HB2309 , HB2244 , HB2281

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: conflict of interest, transparency, state employees, municipal officers, ethics, fire safety, state fire marshals, regulation, public safety, emergency services, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity