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• minors in obscene. 498 animation, or an image created are using artificial intelligence or other computer
• I passed House Bill 2700, clarifying that the creation, distribution, and possession of computer-generated
• The offense is a felony if the depictions are of a computer-generated child. conviction if a depicted
• 654 to visual material involving depictions of children, computer-generated children, or other persons
• criminal offenses, prohibiting sexually explicit visual material involving depictions of children. computer-generated

Bills: SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB10, SB11, SB19, SB20, SB25, SB62, SB260, SB263, SB293, SB314, SB384, SB412, SB441, SB442, SB494, SB523, SB569, SB616, SB688, SB707, SB766, SB842, SB869, SB890, SB914, SB929, SB971, SB992, SB1066, SB1145, SB1621, SJR36, SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB372, SB495, SB842, SB971, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SB412, SB20, SB441, SB442, SB1621, SB569, SB314, SB25, SB293, SB914, SB260, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB20, SB25, SB260, SB293, SB314, SB384, SB442, SB494, SB616, SB869, SB890, SB929, SB992, SB1145, SB1621, SR232, SR237, SR242, SB16, SB22

Keywords: capital gains, taxation, constitutional amendment, state revenue, individual investment, Supreme Court, judicial independence, Keep Nine, checks and balances, water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display

Bills: SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB10, SB11, SB19, SB20, SB25, SB62, SB260, SB263, SB293, SB314, SB384, SB412, SB441, SB442, SB494, SB523, SB569, SB616, SB688, SB707, SB766, SB842, SB869, SB890, SB914, SB929, SB971, SB992, SB1066, SB1145, SB1621, SJR36, SJR18, SCR9, SCR13, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB372, SB495, SB842, SB971, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SB412, SB20, SB441, SB442, SB1621, SB569, SB314, SB25, SB293, SB914, SB260, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB20, SB25, SB260, SB293, SB314, SB384, SB442, SB494, SB616, SB869, SB890, SB929, SB992, SB1145, SB1621, SR232, SR237, SR242, SB16, SB22

Keywords: capital gains, taxation, constitutional amendment, state revenue, individual investment, Supreme Court, judicial independence, Keep Nine, checks and balances, water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, education, Ten Commandments, public schools, religious display

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• Senator King to authorize the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to prohibit the use of a computer
• Even a New York Times article had something about these computers.
• Even a New York Times article had something about these computers were run, had a backdoor issue that
• If we really want to be tough on China, why are we not addressing all these computers?
• He said a lot of these crypto computers that run 24-7 and use this were made in Malaysia and different

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Florida is a leader in computer and electronics manufacturing, life sciences, and marine industries.
• Thinking about things like AI, computer science, robotics, that entrepreneur that wants to create that
• Thinking about things like AI, computer science, robotics, that entrepreneur that wants to create that
• Likewise, in computer and electronic-related products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, the state is
• Likewise, in computer and electronic-related products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, the state is

Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee met to hear an overview of its jurisdiction and then focused primarily on Florida manufacturing. Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly described manufacturing as central to a more resilient, diversified economy, citing the 2023 Florida Manufacturing Report and noting strong growth in manufacturing businesses, jobs, exports, and workforce programs. He emphasized that most Florida manufacturers are small businesses, that the sector is increasingly STEM- and technology-driven, and that the state’s main challenge is workforce aging and the need to retain trained talent. Members also discussed how to better expose students and parents to manufacturing careers, improve startup access to capital, and strengthen regional manufacturing corridors and transportation links. Kevin Carr of FloridaMakes said Florida is on track to become a top-five manufacturing state, but warned that productivity, technology adoption, and workforce shortages remain key issues. He said a proposed manufacturing bill would create a chief manufacturing officer and help address workforce, technology, and market-visibility challenges. Bain Beecher of PGT Innovations described the company’s growth and community role, but highlighted obstacles such as affordable housing, insurance costs, permitting delays, supply-chain disruptions, and limited awareness of manufacturing careers among students and parents. Andrew Kosowski of Veterans Metal focused on small- and medium-sized manufacturers, citing labor shortages, the cost of adopting new technology, regulatory burdens, and cybersecurity compliance as major pressures, and urged support for the draft manufacturing bill. Brian Giuliani of the Port of Tampa Bay outlined the port’s cargo mix, infrastructure investments, and role in moving fuel, construction materials, and manufactured goods, saying the port’s expansion and transloading plans could better connect Florida manufacturers to suppliers and markets. Committee members repeatedly stressed the need to promote manufacturing careers earlier in school, improve public perception of the industry, and reduce barriers to investment. No formal vote was taken during the discussion, but the panelists broadly supported the draft manufacturing legislation and the committee’s focus on manufacturing policy.

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• So just if this helps at all, the definition under 480, information system means any computer equipment
• , computer software, procedures, or technology used to communicate, collect, process, distribute, or
• Under NRS 242, information system means any communications or computer equipment, software, firmware,

Bills: SB156, SB467

Keywords: gun violence, firearm safety, special counsel, data collection, community initiatives, grants, Attorney General, public safety, suicide prevention, cybersecurity, information security, state agency, data protection, confidentiality, 909, all

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• So unlike proof of work, proof of stake does not require uh expensive or extensive compute power.
• <00:19:22.720> They computers um also called miners.
• They computers um also called miners.
• stake is really the amount of computing stake is really the amount of computing power<00:20:10.000
• uh expensive or extensive compute power. uh expensive or extensive compute power.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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

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• get limited resources where<00:53:57.119> the<00:53:57.280> biggest<00:53:57.599> literacy
• where the biggest literacy needs are. where the biggest literacy needs are.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, it says the sexual performance by a minor and what's added is a computer-generated image of a minor
• the deliberate, purposeful, and voluntary viewing of matter depicting sexual conduct by a minor or computer
• conduct by a matter depicting sexual conduct by a minor<00:40:37.680> or<00:40:38.400> computer
• <00:40:39.280> So,<00:40:39.359> I<00:40:39.520> think minor or computer generated
• So, I think minor or computer generated. So, I think it's<00:40:39.760> covered.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 306, sponsored by Representative Michael Meredith with the Kentucky Chamber, which would define “workplace” and clarify threatening behavior in workplace violence/trespass cases. Supporters said the bill would better address repeated threats or trespass incidents at workplaces and strengthen penalties for subsequent offenses; one member questioned whether adding language could weaken existing protections, while another asked whether it would cover hospital workplace violence. The bill passed on a roll call vote, 15-0 with one pass, and was reported favorably. The committee then considered House Bill 312, sponsored by Representatives Savannah Maddox and Josh Bray, to allow law-abiding Kentuckians ages 18 to 20 to obtain a provisional concealed carry license with background check, training, and proficiency requirements. Supporters argued the bill recognizes adults’ rights and adds safety through training, while opponents raised concerns about putting more guns in younger people’s hands and public safety/self-harm risks. Several members explained yes votes as supporting training and constitutional rights, and the bill passed 15-3 with no passes, reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 320 on human trafficking, presented by Representative Jason Neimus with a title amendment adopted at the start. Three students from Sager Heart Model School explained their project and urged equalizing penalties for committing and promoting human trafficking, saying the current law treats promotion less severely. A Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers representative warned the statute could be too broad and sweep in solicitation cases, urging a carve-out or narrower language; members discussed possible wording changes, including removing “patronize” and reconsidering mens rea language. The sponsor said the bill was intended to make penalties equal for those who promote trafficking, not to address broader definitional issues. The bill passed unanimously, 18-0, and was reported favorably.

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• Load in different agencies, primarily from their CAD, which is Computer Aided Dispatch.
• We're still working through some technical issues with their computer-aided dispatch, but they're in
• Madam Chair, Representative Garratt, no, they can access from their computer in their car.
• I look back to when I first got out of college and entered the new industry of desktop computers.
• Back then, everything was dominated by mainframe computers.

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• These apps are available on every cell phone, every computer, for every person of any age.
• <00:03:34.239> for every cell phone, every computer for every cell phone, every computer for
• It is far too easy for one person to use their phone or computer and one of these sites or apps to make
• It is far too easy for one person to use their phone or computer and one of these sites or apps to make
• It is far too easy for one person to use their phone or computer and one of these sites or apps to make

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• University of West Florida on four key critical engineering positions: electrical, civil, mechanical, and computer
• These... ...engineering positions of electrical, civil, mechanical, and computer engineering.
• of West Florida on four key critical engineering positions of electrical, civil, mechanical, and computer
• These engineering positions of electrical, civil, mechanical, and computer engineering.
• other schools reveals it's necessary, we have the capacity to stand up other bachelor programs in computer

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary held an informational hearing focused on how Florida’s public colleges and universities are aligning bachelor’s degree programs with workforce needs and improving student outcomes. Chancellor Kathy Hebda described Florida College System enrollment growth, the state college system’s workforce-oriented bachelor’s degrees, approval and accountability processes for those programs, and outcomes data showing strong completion and wage results, especially in health care. Emily Sykes of the Board of Governors outlined the State University System’s program review practices, performance-based funding metrics, strategic emphasis programs, and the MyFloridaFuture tool that lets students compare earnings, debt, and employment outcomes by major and institution. University and college leaders then described campus-level workforce initiatives. Florida Gulf Coast University highlighted employer-driven microcredentials, digital badges, internships, career fairs, service learning, and partnerships with regional employers. UCF discussed its career navigator requirements, major industry partnerships such as Lockheed Martin, nursing and faculty career-integration efforts, and a centralized career development center. Northwest Florida State College and the University of West Florida emphasized their bachelor’s programs, transfer pathways, teacher and nursing outcomes, military and defense-related workforce pipelines, cybersecurity training, and stackable credentials tied to regional labor needs. During member questions, senators asked how microcredentials and military experience translate into college credit, whether credentials transfer across institutions, and what legislators can do to help. Witnesses said the state’s common course and articulation systems already support transfer, and they encouraged continued legislative support for innovation, faster curriculum alignment, internships, and specialized transfer degrees. No bills were voted on, and the meeting ended with no public comment and an adjournment motion adopted.

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• The United States has been able to accomplish breakthroughs in space exploration, supercomputing, computing
• U.S. is home to nearly half of top startups in the U.S., and international students earn 60% of computer
• overall STEM workforce, as Senator Heinrich pointed out, and 60 percent of the doctoral level in computing
• But not when we're designing. quantum computers. It's not like that at all.
• faculty universities, need to understand that they could be involved in the areas of high-performance computing

Keywords: national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security

Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.

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• That doesn't compute for me. revenue, and the state collects a 2% fee to the city's because the state
• There's plenty of computers that can figure out the complication, so I don't think that should be driving
• In 1990, representatives of the Dell Computer Corporation contacted the city of Round Rock, and said
• On August 26th. 1993 Dell computer in the city of Round Rock entered into an economic development program
• If there's a city trying to put a computer server in a closet in a city to funnel sources there, that

Bills: HB134, HB135, HB 1109, HB 1243, HB1392, HB1399, HJR99, HB134, HB135

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, local tax, municipal tax, county tax, tax sourcing, place of business, principal business location, small business, retailer, marketplace seller, economic development agreement, Chapter 321, Chapter 323, Tax Code, Texas Comptroller, local sales and use tax, tax jurisdiction, order consummation, ship-to location

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• <00:43:51.280> scientists, accountants, computer scientists, accountants, computer scientists
• The building will support programs in math, computer science, art, and design.
• <00:49:41.280> The computer science, art, and design.
• The computer science, art, and design.
• AED design and enforcement, computer AED design and welding.<00:50:17.440> The<00:50:17.599><

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee opened with quorum and decorum reminders, then approved the minutes from February 26, 2026. Members briefly set aside a planned follow-up on GO students from Minnesota State after being told the questions had been fully answered, and moved on to Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College’s storm damage presentation. Bemidji State President John Hoffman and facilities staff described the June 21 derecho that hit Bemidji, causing widespread roof, window, tree, and infrastructure damage across both campuses and the surrounding community. Hoffman said the institutions were already recovering from pandemic-era enrollment and budget losses, but had improved new student enrollment, retention, fundraising, and deficits before the storm. He emphasized that the campuses were well insured, but that restoring the tree canopy and campus character would take far longer than repairing buildings. Facilities worker Brent Steinmets gave a personal account of the storm response and cleanup, describing days of chainsaw work, debris removal, window repairs, and stump grinding, and noting that many employees were also dealing with damage at their own homes. Members asked what kind of funding request was being made, and Hoffman said Chair Duran was preparing a bill tied to the storm damage and reforestation needs, while alumni had already raised more than $80,000 through a “Replanting Our Roots” campaign. He said the institutions had spent about $50,000 in deductible costs and another $25,000 in unreimbursable overtime, and had hired a landscape architect to plan reforestation. Members also asked about enrollment growth and staffing reductions; Hoffman said overall enrollment was up a little more than 2% since fall 2022, new student enrollment had risen 17%, NTC headcount was up 75%, and the campuses had reduced about 30% of instructional faculty and close to 30% of overall employees while reorganizing programs and administration. Discussion also focused on preserving liberal arts and applied liberal arts offerings, with Hoffman saying the institutions were emphasizing critical thinking, communication, citizenship, interdisciplinarity, and human intelligence alongside workforce training. No vote was taken on the storm-related funding proposal during the meeting.

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• dispatch data, or CAD, computer-aided dispatch data, or CAD, commissioning<01:45:07.720> a<01
• Everything, because it's one shared computer system, has to be on the same page.
• Everything, because it's one<01:58:58.320> shared<01:58:58.640> computer<01:58:59.000><
• each terminal computer or other equipment. equipment. equipment.
• computer terminal. computer terminal.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's your regular computer.
• <00:21:19.200> It's<00:21:19.280> your text message on your computer.
• It's your text message on your computer. It's your regular<00:21:19.919> computer.
• Um, and I communicate regular computer.
• And the computers are a to do that.

Keywords: 916, all

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• THEY DON'T HAVE COMPUTER SYSTEMS. HR AND OFFICE MANAGERS TO DO THIS WORK FOR THEM.
• COMPUTER SYSTEMS, THOSE KINDS OF THINGS.
• IF FDLE GOES IN TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO SCAN COMPUTER SYSTEMS, THOSE KINDS OF THINGS.
• OR IF THEY DON'T HAVE THE SOFTWARE, I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE REALLY WORKING ON COMPUTERS BUT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• it's going to be dynamic because new threats emerge, new hackers come at you continuously on your computer
• it's going to be dynamic because new threats emerge, new hackers come at you continuously on your computer
• it's going to be dynamic because new threats emerge, new hackers come at you continuously on your computer
• it's going to be dynamic because new threats emerge, new hackers come at you continuously on your computer
• it's going to be dynamic because new threats emerge, new hackers come at you continuously on your computer

Bills: HF4210, HF4212, HF4549, HF4464, HF4546, HF4447

Keywords: senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly

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• I don't know anyone who relies on university resources for like their computers or anything like that
• I don't know anyone who relies on university resources for like their computers or anything like that
• <00:37:28.880> or resources for um like their computers or resources for um like their computers
• <00:37:34.640> and<00:37:34.960> things<00:37:35.040> like laptops and computers
• and things like laptops and computers and things like that<00:37:35.359> to<00:37:35.839>

Bills: HF4266

Keywords: higher education, state grants, financial aid, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium, summer 2026, 1183, house

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• dire need of additional funding for our K through three classrooms to ensure early intervention and literacy
• 37.359> early<02:20:37.680> intervention<02:20:38.160> and<02:20:38.319> literacy
• ensure early intervention and literacy ensure early intervention and literacy and<02:20:38.880><

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the journal, and received a series of committee and conference committee reports. Committee reports advanced several bills, including House Bill 106 from Education; House Bills 1312 and 1322 from Judiciary; Senate Bill 172 from Transportation and Energy; and a large group of bills from Appropriations, many of which were sent to the Committee of the Whole, some placed on the consent calendar. The chamber also received a conference committee report on House Bill 1410, the state budget bill, which was later taken up for repassage. A special order consent calendar was then considered and adopted, advancing Senate Bills 154, 156, and 157. Those bills were described as dealing with Colorado Channel Authority Board appointments, State Workforce Development Council practices, and abandonment of a town with critical water infrastructure. The Committee of the Whole report on those bills was adopted, and they were ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. The Senate also adopted the first conference committee report on House Bill 1411, which concerns health insurance benefits for certain low-income individuals who are ineligible for medical assistance due to immigration status and adjusts appropriations. The report was adopted 34-0, and the bill was repassed 32-2. House Bill 1410, the long bill, was then adopted from conference committee and repassed after extended debate on funding for the ID community and related developmental disability and transition funding; the final repassage vote was 23-11. During debate, senators discussed the difficulty of the budget decisions and the need to revisit the issue with better information in the interim. Later, the Senate considered Senate Bills 17, 45, and 91 in Committee of the Whole. SB 17, concerning out-of-network health care dispute resolution, received committee amendments and was adopted. SB 45, concerning workforce development opportunities in Colorado’s nuclear sector, was amended to include a one-year sunset if funding is not raised for the School of Mines program, then adopted. SB 91, concerning exclusion of certain printed news deliverers from employee definitions in labor and employment law, drew debate: supporters said it would help preserve local newspapers and independent contractor delivery models, while opponents argued it would weaken worker protections and favor large newspaper owners. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on SB 91.