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• AI is a promising technology that is being used to speed through administrative processes that humans
• But just like any technological tool, there is a limit to how you use AI, and it doesn't necessarily
• However, we know that as AI technology continues to advance, there's concerns about how it's going to
• using this technology to get us to a yes as fast as possible, not to a no.
• , and we're using this technology process, and we're using this technology to<00:17:50.160><c> get</c

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• a pretty strong one-day where you're building physical infrastructure with that laboratory R&D technology
• House Bill 27 better aligns the tax credit with how major technology and advanced manufacturing projects
• House Bill 27 better aligns the tax credit with how major technology and advanced manufacturing projects
• Growth and helps New Mexico attract and retain technology-driven employers. Thank you.
• We think increasing flexibility and encouraging greater investment in technology and innovation would

Committee: House House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

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• I know how it works, but I don't know exactly how all the switches and the technology works.
• I'm not against computers or improvements or technology.
• I'm not against technology, but, you know, the best technology in some endeavors is right here, and you
• I'm not against computers or improvements or technology.
• I'm not against technology, but you know, the best technology in some endeavors is right here, and you

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Rules

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• Joe has been instrumental in shaping multiple industries, including technology, health care, media, energy
• The Netherlands is home to one of the most specialized important pieces of technology in the global economy
• much to send this technology to China? And Mr.
• And third, I will focus on our cooperation with the Netherlands on critical and emerging technologies
• circumstance that the We've been through in recent years where the United States invented this technology

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Keywords: diplomatic nominations, foreign policy, ambassadors, U.S.-European relations, Bilateral relationships, security, trade

Summary: The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.

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• Importantly, this bill will also hold the developer or deployer of the technology accountable to ensure
• that the technology does not violate the law.
• AI can definitely bring advantages in the health care space, but as with all emerging technology, there
• AI can definitely bring advantages in the health care space, but as with all emerging technology, there
• common-sense way to add some much-needed protections for patients as we continue to see new AI technologies

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee held its first regular bill hearing of 2025 and considered a wide range of measures on health care access, professional regulation, animal welfare, and consumer protection. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted its rules and then approved a consent calendar of several bills, including measures by Chen, Caloza, Carrillo, Arreguín, Berman, and Flora. The committee also took up AB 1082, which would allow California nursing students enrolled in out-of-state programs to complete clinical training in California; supporters said it would help address the nursing shortage and keep students closer to home, while opponents warned it could worsen already limited clinical placement capacity and reduce oversight. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations after a quorum was established. The committee then heard and advanced several health-related bills. AB 50, by Assembly Member Bonta, would ease Medi-Cal access to over-the-counter hormonal contraception by removing the need for a prescription for coverage purposes; pharmacists, reproductive health advocates, and medical groups supported the bill, and it passed unanimously to the Committee on Health. AB 489, also by Bonta, would prohibit AI systems from misrepresenting themselves as licensed health professionals; supporters from medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, and other professional groups said the bill would protect patients from misleading chatbot advice, and it passed to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 481, by Assembly Member Rubio, would expand the tasks that federally qualified lab personnel can perform under CLIA supervision to help address lab staffing shortages; labor groups raised concerns about training, certification, and supervision, but the bill passed to Appropriations with an amended do pass recommendation. The committee also considered animal welfare and access-to-care measures. AB 631, by Assembly Member Lee, would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; supporters said the reporting would improve policy and resource allocation, while members discussed how the requirement would work for shelters without websites, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 867, also by Lee, would prohibit cat declawing except when medically necessary for the animal; animal welfare groups strongly supported the bill, while the veterinary association opposed it as an improper legislative regulation of veterinary surgery, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing a limited number of qualified dentists trained in Mexico to practice in underserved California areas; supporters framed it as a cost-neutral way to address major dental access gaps, the California Dental Association remained opposed unless amended, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Several members later added their votes on the various items after the hearing, and the committee kept the hearing open briefly to allow additional add-ons.

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• They did so in unprecedented ways, using new, novel tools and technologies of the 21st century.
• You're the Eugene and Barbara Bernard Professor in Intellectual Property, Technology and Civil Rights
• Federal and state governments fund and promote censorship and blacklisting technology.
• Media and technology companies have come under withering attack. Why?
• It's not as though modern technology has presented us with purely unique, sui generis...

Committee: Senate Subcommittee on the Constitution

Keywords: censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.

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• , 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.

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.

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• NUHW clinicians have already seen AI technology implemented in our workplaces, and we've already seen
• Without clarity, clinicians will face uncertainty about what technologies are permissible, and rather
• Motion is do pass to Senate Privacy, Digital Technology, and Consumer Protection Committee. Wahab?
• Motion is due pass to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technology, and Consumer Protection Committee.
• Motion is due pass to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technology, and Consumer Protection Committee.

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

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• So we're grounding that R&D technology through physical investment. Worth it.
• What this bill does is put some guardrails on the technology.
• It defines the technology and then establishes those guardrails.
• I am convinced that this is a technology that makes sense to use.
• I am convinced that this is a technology that makes sense to use, but like many technologies, we just

Bills: SB97 , SB55 , SB40 , SB38 , SB120 , SB113 , SB116 , SB117 , SB118

Committee: Senate Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Keywords: tax credits, municipality, county property, industrial revenue bonds, economic development, qualified expenditures, solar energy, tax credit, renewable energy, photovoltaic, solar thermal, New Mexico, economic incentive, energy independence, SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance

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• that are now automating and might not have the ability to learn that technology.
• So the importance of, again, staying on tune with some of this technology.
• I appreciate the opportunity to showcase the Santa Ana College Fire Technology Program.
• Last year were enrolled in the fire technology program.
• And we had 13 students that continued their fire technology education at PCC.

Summary: The Select Committee on Effective Postsecondary Career, Technical Education, and Workforce Development Programs met at Santa Ana College for its first hearing, with Chair Mike Fong opening by emphasizing the role of community colleges in college access, affordability, and workforce pathways. He highlighted AB 1098 creating the California Interagency Education Council and AB 323, which expanded Strong Workforce funds to support paid internships, and framed the hearing as a showcase of successful CTE, apprenticeship, and workforce models across the state. The first panel focused on statewide workforce funding, labor-market trends, and apprenticeship. California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor Anthony Cordova described the Strong Workforce Program, credit for prior learning, dual enrollment, and apprenticeship growth, and asked the Legislature to restore and increase Strong Workforce funding and expand applied baccalaureate degrees. LAEDC’s Josep Bilayo pointed to high-growth sectors such as health care, education, construction, bioscience, and clean energy, stressing data-driven planning, employer engagement, flexible funding, and wraparound supports. Andrew Gonzalez of the Los Angeles/Orange County Building and Construction Trades Council argued that registered apprenticeship must be paid, classroom-based, and tied to a portable credential, and described apprenticeship readiness programs, wraparound services, and community workforce agreements as effective tools for placing diverse, low-income, and justice-involved workers into union careers. Eric Morrison Smith of the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color discussed SB 191 and the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant Program, recommending stronger coordination, intermediary infrastructure, better tracking of youth apprenticeships, more resources for community-based organizations, and a bridge program to connect high school students and opportunity youth to apprenticeships. The committee then turned to firefighting academies and career training at Santa Ana College. President Annabelle Neri and Vice President Jeffrey Lamb described Santa Ana College as a major trainer of firefighters and first responders, with extensive noncredit workforce training, multiple bachelor’s degrees, and strong job placement in fire-related fields. They emphasized hands-on training, wellness services, mock interviews, sponsorships with fire agencies, and partnerships with local law enforcement and the U.S. Forest Service. Neri also urged changes to the state’s applied baccalaureate rules to remove the “duplication” restriction so more community colleges can offer workforce-focused bachelor’s degrees tied to living-wage jobs. The hearing ended with discussion of how regional and statewide planning should work together, how to reduce duplication and administrative barriers, and how to better align education, employers, and apprenticeship systems to meet California’s workforce needs.

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• House Bill 1250 creates a public safety technology revolving fund.
• It's done via a two-sided technology platform, both the driver and the police Traffic stops.
• It's done via a two-sided technology platform.
• Getting the technology gaps between law enforcement agencies in the state and then ultimately working
• He does have in here some sample information on one company called Muneo Technologies, and I believe

Bills: HB1002 , HB1250 , HB2710 , HB3008 , HB3045 , HB3086 , HB3595 , HB3678 , HB3695 , HB3831 , HB4107 , HB4408

Committee: Senate Public Safety

Summary: The Public Safety Committee met and first held House Bill 3045. It then heard and passed several bills, beginning with HB 1250, which creates a public safety technology revolving fund for Attorney General grants to support the Blue Jay pilot program, a voluntary traffic-stop safety app. Members questioned whether the fund would actually be financed this year and how municipalities would be selected; the author said no funding source was yet identified and the bill was only creating the fund. HB 1250 passed 8-0. The committee also passed HB 2710, creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act and a 15-member board to develop a strategic plan for improving emergency radio communications among state, local, and tribal agencies. The author explained the bill was meant to address communication gaps and interoperability problems, with no fiscal impact. HB 3831, dealing with Oklahoma Task Force One, drew extensive discussion over its funding structure and blank appropriations language. The bill would place the urban search and rescue team in state law and seek a reliable funding source; members discussed the team’s statewide disaster response role, its Tulsa and Oklahoma City bases, and a carve-out excluding wildland firefighting. It passed 8-0. Other measures approved included HB 4408, which sets a protocol for calculating and directing savings from State Questions 780 and 781 into the proper drug diversion account; HB 1002, requiring law enforcement to inform stalking victims about certified domestic violence program advocates; HB 3008, extending the sunset date for the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence to 2031; HB 3086, requiring the Department of Corrections director to keep the Board of Corrections informed about budgets and inmate deaths; HB 3595, creating a DPS revolving fund for counties and municipalities to buy vehicle-barrier equipment to prevent crowd-vehicle attacks; HB 3678, expanding electronic-harassment protections for public officials to include municipal officials and school board members; HB 4107, establishing penalties for unauthorized activation or misuse of emergency warning sirens; and HB 3695, revising the definition of great bodily injury in a DUI-related context. HB 3595 passed 6-1 and HB 4107 passed 6-2; the other bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief questioning and debate.

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• Committee on Science and Technology, let me turn on the room. Room unmutes. Let's see here.
• All right, the Committee on Science and Technology is called to order.
• here I'm analyzing metabolites, which are just chemical compounds in an organism, and the fancy technology
• So when it comes to AI and technology specifically, I think that my first introduction to programming
• And I do understand that this is where technology is going and medical care is going, and that helps

Committees: House Science & Technology , House House Science & Technology Committee of Reference

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• Your Committee on Labor and Technology will hold a public hearing on Senate Bills 3144, 3096, 3097, 2968
• Your committee on<00:04:33.120><c> labor</c><00:04:33.360><c> and</c><00:04:33.600><c> technology</c>
• hold a on labor and technology will hold a public<00:04:34.960><c> hearing</c><00:04:35.520><c> on</
• Your committees on Labor and Technology and Government Operations will hold a public hearing on Senate
• </c><00:05:18.400><c> and</c> committees on labor and technology and committees on labor and technology

Bills: SB2060 , SB2342 , SB2577 , SB2580 , SB2809 , SB2397 , SB2315 , SB2442 , SB2152 , SB2380 , SB2462 , SB2055 , SB2438 , SB2533 , SB2203 , SB2087 , SB768 , SB877 , SB1139 , SB787 , HB963 , SB277 , SB2663 , SB2555 , SB2140 , SB2115 , SB2761 , SB2198 , SB2032 , SB2579 , SB2671 , SB2835 , SB2356 , SB2095 , SB2093 , SB2318 , SB2323 , SB2485 , SB2309 , SB2321 , SB2405 , SB2153 , SB2129 , SB2170 , SB2259 , SB2578 , SB2544 , SB2701 , SB2861 , SB2108 , SB2089 , SB2106 , SB847 , SB3326 , SB2047 , SB2695 , SB2667 , SB2919 , SB2446 , SB2146 , SB2723 , SB2210 , SB2527 , SB2645 , SB3331

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• Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology is called to order.
• AAM is a development system that allows new technologies, light drones, to flourish, safely and efficiently
• Leaders of technology. Leaders of government. We need a heliport on the top of the sat.
• It was just such a tangible demonstration of that technology that we've developed to make that possible
• Having no more business before the Committee of Appropriations, Transportation, and Technology, is adjourned

Summary: The Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology heard a presentation on advanced air mobility, including a video and remarks describing AAM as a new transportation system for drones and future passenger/cargo aircraft. Speakers highlighted potential uses such as medical delivery and rescue, emphasized safety, low noise, and coordination among industry, government, NASA, DOT, and FAA, and mentioned a planned display of a Pivotal aircraft on the Senate lawn later in March. The committee then considered House Bill 2148, which would give the Legislature authority to appropriate non-constitutional federal monies and require the purposes of those funds to be specified, with a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. Supporters framed it as a transparency and separation-of-powers measure, while opponents argued that federal funds often flow through the executive branch for program administration and that the bill could disrupt existing systems. The bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 6-4 vote. The committee also heard House Bill 2993, which appropriates $6.4 million from the Consumer Protection and Consumer Fraud Revolving Fund to the Department of Public Safety and exempts DPS from the prohibition on employing outside legal counsel without authorization. The Arizona State Troopers Association supported the funding as an emergency need to avoid cuts to recruit classes, overtime, Arrive Alive Arizona, and patrol car purchases, while several members objected to combining the appropriation with the legal-counsel policy change. The bill likewise received a do-pass recommendation by a 6-4 vote. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming video presentations and an aircraft display, then adjourned.

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• The Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology is called to order.
• AAM is a development system that allows new technologies, light drones, to flourish, safely and efficiently
• Leaders of technology. Leaders of government. We need a heliport on the top of the sat.
• It was just such a tangible demonstration of that technology that we've developed to make that possible
• And having no more business before the Committee on Appropriations, Transportation, and Technology is

Bills: HB2148 , HB2993

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: federal funding, state budget, appropriation, block grants, noncustodial funds, legislative authority, Arizona attorney general, Department of Public Safety, DPS, consumer fraud revolving fund, consumer protection fund, gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission fund, public safety appropriation, supplemental appropriation, outside counsel, state agency legal representation, legal services, state settlement proceeds, general fund, A.R.S. 41-192

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• Six months later, we found the technology. Many of you know what that technology is.
• </c><00:33:50.799><c> 6</c> technology. I'll hire the teacher." 6 technology.
• </c> months later, we found the technology. months later, we found the technology.
• </c> Many of you know what that technology Many of you know what that technology is.<00:33:54.720><c>
• </c><00:37:07.599><c> and</c> teachers, we provide the technology and teachers, we provide the technology

Committee: Joint Appropriations

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• So to begin, Platforms and all the other platforms underneath this emerging technology.
• And we wouldn't want to risk discouraging technological innovation in New Jersey.
• labels. ...of a variety of retail technology, including electronic shelf labels.
• I struggle to understand what the threat of a technology is if it can continue to be used and can be
• And as Jessica can certainly explain better, it's not technologically possible with these tags.

Committee: Senate Senate Budget and Appropriations

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• House Bill 888, by the State Affairs Committee, regarding information technology services.
• House Bill 888, by the State Affairs Committee, regarding information technology services.
• House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee will meet Tuesday, March 24th, at 1:30 p.m. in East
• House Bill 939 deals with hunting technology.
• And they put out another survey this year to talk about technology.

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• And the reason why I'm asking is because some of this new technology could change rather quickly.
• Maybe there's a new technology.
• And another leading technology company just recently released in their press report that evaporative
• And here’s one water allocation agreement between a water utility and a leading technology company’s
• What we are seeing are advances in—there are advanced technologies out there that could dramatically

Summary: The informational hearing focused on California’s future water supply and, in particular, how the state tracks and manages commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) water use, including data centers. The chair and members framed the issue as a “trifecta” of climate-driven supply uncertainty, limited monitoring of CII uses, and rapidly changing industries with significant water demands. Committee members emphasized the need for better data before imposing broad regulations, while also expressing concern about protecting ratepayers and ensuring new large users pay their fair share. Representatives from the Department of Water Resources and the State Water Resources Control Board reviewed the state’s existing framework: urban water management plans, water supply assessments for large projects, SBX7-7’s 20% by 2020 conservation goals, and the 2018 Making Conservation a California Way of Life law. They explained that process water, including data center cooling water, is statutorily excluded from some conservation targets, and that current CII reporting is aggregated rather than facility-specific. They also noted that local water suppliers and land use agencies retain major responsibility for approving development, while state rules and groundwater sustainability requirements provide additional checks. Committee members pressed the agencies on whether data centers should be treated differently, how recycled water is categorized, whether process water should remain exempt, and whether the state has enough information to understand the water impacts of new facilities. The agencies said they could not recommend specific water sources for individual facilities, but could support community-by-community planning and best management practices. They also said the Legislature could direct additional data collection if needed. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational only. The second panel, from CalWEP and California Water Service, described how suppliers are implementing CII programs in practice. They said CII use varies widely by sector and location, making one-size-fits-all benchmarks difficult. They highlighted tools such as AI-assisted customer classification, mapping of disclosure buildings, outreach guides, and customized rebate programs for high-use customers. Examples included water-saving projects at a hydrogen plant, a commercial laundry, and fire department training systems. Speakers stressed that CII conservation work is resource-intensive, often takes years, and works best when paired with local planning, customer outreach, and targeted incentives.

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• The report relied heavily on available data and technologies, and at this point contains dated information
• And the reason why I’m asking is because some of this new technology could change rather quickly.
• Because some of this new technology could change rather quickly.
• Maybe there's a new technology.
• And another leading technology company just recently released in their press report that evaporative

Committees: House Water, Parks and Wildlife , House Water, Parks, and Wildlife