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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:32 am
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So it gets passed on to consumers. Through the cost of goods.
- If I could get those prices, I would also, but my consumers and the majority of consumers cannot afford
- If I could get those prices, I would also, but my consumers and the majority of consumers cannot afford
- Cut steaks, ground beef, everything, and keep the cost down to our consumers.
- what's called Level 3 technologies, which has, or excuse me, Level 4 technologies, which has allowed
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-23 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not an interest rate that's available on any consumer account that is similar to an IOTA account
- Very different in that they're being required to offer a rate that they can't offer to their consumers
- It strengthens consumer protections by putting patients first in billing practices.
- The department may also request to procure a program that would manage specific mapping technologies
- And I think it's an admirable... ...to the end consumer, and I think it's admirable that she did that
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes to those affected by the Florida State University shooting and recognition of Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, John Thrasher, student advocacy groups, conservation organizations, and visiting school groups. Members also adopted Senate Resolution 1878 honoring Coach Abdur-Rahim. The chamber then moved into special order business and considered a series of bills, many of them with House companions substituted in and passed by wide margins or unanimously.
Among the measures passed were bills updating child care and early learning provider regulation, imposing costs on false swatting reports, extending protections against extraordinary hospital collection actions, expanding hazardous walking conditions for schoolchildren, creating young adult housing support for foster and homeless students, clarifying school choice disclosure requirements under the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, adjusting interest rules for trust accounts supporting legal aid, revising transportation and traffic enforcement provisions, expanding public records exemptions for certain judicial and health care investigators and appellate clerks, changing municipal water and sewer utility rates in Miami-Dade, strengthening motor vehicle offenses involving impersonation and obscured plates, increasing trespass penalties at certain law-enforcement-controlled sites and large ticketed events, requiring refunds of patient overpayments, authorizing certain stem cell therapies, allowing relatives and direct support professionals to administer insulin in group homes, addressing rideshare impersonation and transit funding rules, and updating the Uniform Commercial Code for digital assets and emerging technologies.
Several bills drew notable debate. The trust fund interest bill prompted extended discussion over legal aid funding, bank participation, and whether the measure would reduce support for legal services; it ultimately passed 28-10. The transportation bill was heavily amended, including removal of speed-limit increases and changes to school bus camera enforcement and micromobility rules, and passed 37-0. The Miami-Dade water and sewer rate bill sparked debate over fairness, fiscal impact, and accusations of racism, but passed 36-2. Public records bills protecting agency investigators and JQC employees also drew questions about accountability and transparency before passing. Most other measures passed with little or no opposition, and a few bills were temporarily postponed or set aside.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 29 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 75 referred to Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- House Bill 76 referred to Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- House Bill 1127 referred to Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- House Bill 2551 referred to Communications and Technology.
- House Bill 2551 referred to Communications and Technology.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I may consume. I may consume.
- I may consume. I may consume.
- I may consume. I may consume.
- . consume. consume.
- . consume. consume.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- However, as technology improves and consumers become more informed, This antiquated requirement now stands
- There was the question about, um, Uh, the What, what goes out to a consumer, the, the Consumer Protection
- That, um, that will basically obscure what, what the message is to the consumer.
- A consumer is contacted by telephone.
- Um, again members, HB 3002 is a consumer protection bill.
Bills:
HJR40
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Priority with FTEs and real technology.
- But technology caught up to you all, and we've got to bring some technology back into helping them to
- So in one case we have a family of four who were signed up as consumers, the direct consumers to take
- It's 1990s, early 2000 technology.
- And I do believe modern technology, dropped in without having to substantially change the technology
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards.
Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight.
The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The third point I want to make is consumer freedom of choice.
- Consumers want and need food choices.
- So the process is very similar to what a consumer is handling.
- And so you had mentioned that you consume the product, but do the rest of you consume the product?
- Yes, it's been consumed here. And I want to answer this.
Bills:
HB 44, HB 2200, HB 1612, HB 2747, HB 2038, HB 3717, HB 1431, HB 3800, HB 3801, HB 3560, HB 3246
Keywords:
HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care
Summary:
The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- Colonel Goodson is here with me, the critical infrastructure technology. There's a lot in that.
- Technology is just, we should not be doing that. We can cut those times in half. That helps.
- with this appropriation to make the driver's license. experience more consumer-friendly.
- So how do we fix that and there's technology? that now that will help us do that.
- That's a problem and there's technology to fix every one of those.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 3rd, 2025
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The second model is direct to consumer.
- As a direct-to-consumer provider...
- It is our job to help consumers address short-term cash needs.
- It can even serve as a free advance option for consumers.
- I think it's a different way that consumers are clear...
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/9/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we are here to discuss the Agricultural Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer
- Today we are here to discuss the Agricultural Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer
- You bring that to the animals to get that benefit on the landscape through those technologies.
- And then thirdly, if you go down that chain farther, what's the return to consumers?
- Food is a regressive tax on consumers. Everybody has to eat.
Bills:
HF3692
Keywords:
Farmer-Lender Mediation Act, mediation, agriculture finance, debt relief, civil law, 1183, house
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 14th, 2026 at 12:23 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We can lead on clean energy while still protecting consumers. And also, Mr.
- Consumer protections and air quality protections that are fundamental to this legislation.
- There's no consumer here. There's no consumer protection concern.
- And then, lastly, I understand the concerns of consumers. A lot of misinformation.
- Those technologies are still incredibly expensive when compared to conventional generation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I don't believe that the technologies are properly managed to reduce risk at this point.
- And consumers can see the improvement to their cost of gasoline as soon as possible.
- And appreciate your support of our consumers, saving them. money by supporting Assembly Bill 30.
- California consumers can't wait for relief, let's get them that relief.
- Members, technology is changing fast, and as it evolves, so must our laws.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- One additional note: this assessment does not increase costs to consumers or health plans.
- One additional note: this assessment does not increase costs to consumers or health plans.
- One additional note: this assessment does not increase costs to consumers or health plans.
- A company called 4C Medical Technologies was certified as a business in 2016.
- leading healthcare and technology leading healthcare and technology organizations<00:58:26.000><
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- And how does it benefit consumers?
- It benefits consumers by enshrining consumer protections that are in the model into Hawaii law.
- know how how to leverage technology know how how to leverage technology whether<00:27:23.559>
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to to really leverage this technology to to really leverage this technology - those related to the tourism sector, with technology enablement. ...technology enablement.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, beginning with HB 934 on broadband and digital equity. Testifiers from the Lieutenant Governor’s office, the Office of Enterprise and Technology Services, DCCA, the University system, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others generally supported the measure and emphasized the need to coordinate broadband efforts, fund operations, and expand access to high-speed internet, devices, and digital navigation services. The Chamber of Commerce and West Coast Comprehensive Health Center supported the bill but objected to HD1 language excluding broadband infrastructure for retail service, warning it could create unintended consequences and limit community-led or rural projects. The Lieutenant Governor explained the state expects roughly $400 million to $500 million in federal broadband funding, described the bill as consolidating efforts under a broadband office attached to the CIO, and said the office would focus on infrastructure, devices, and training. No vote was taken on HB 934 in the portion provided.
The committee then took up HB 97 on travel insurance. The Insurance Division said it had no major problem with the product but requested technical changes to align with licensing requirements and noted the bill largely codifies practices already used in the industry. Industry witnesses from Allianz and the U.S. Travel Insurance Association said the measure would create a consistent framework, add consumer protections, and align Hawaii with the NAIC model adopted in many other states. Members questioned whether there was a specific problem the bill was solving, and the division responded that it was mainly a framework and form-review measure rather than a response to a known enforcement issue. The bill was discussed but no final action was reported in the excerpt.
HB 448 on technology enablement drew broad support from the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce, the Food Industry Association, and other business representatives. Supporters said the measure would help businesses use technology such as digital platforms, e-commerce, robotics, and AR/VR to improve competitiveness, especially in tourism and other sectors. Committee members pressed for clearer scope, cost estimates, and assurances that local companies would be used; the agency said it would prioritize local-first contracting, use federal NIST-related support where possible, and estimated an initial request of about $200,000, though it could not give a firm total. Members expressed concern that the plan was still too undefined. The committee then began HB 455 on small business loans, where the Attorney General suggested explaining why a special fund is needed, and a witness from H Collaborative said the bill would help startup businesses that struggle most to access capital.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Christopher Sanchez, on behalf of the Consumer Federation of California, in support.
- Elizabeth Escobald, California Manufacturers and Technology Association.
- Jackie Anast was Slovakins-Jensen, on behalf of the Consumer Technology Association.
- Jackie Anast was Slovakins-Jensen on behalf of the Consumer Technology Association.
- improves and as technology changes.
Summary:
The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met with several bills on the agenda, beginning with SB 739 (Arreguín) on the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program for transportation network companies. The author and supporters from Lyft, Uber, and TechNet said the bill would update EV miles traveled and greenhouse gas targets to reflect current market conditions, add flexibility for CARB and the CPUC, and protect drivers from losing platform access while also creating a path for future electrification. Opponents including the American Lung Association, Sierra Club California, and NRDC argued the bill would weaken a program meant to accelerate EV adoption and should retain stronger targets. Members discussed affordability, charging infrastructure, and the need to balance climate goals with feasibility. The committee approved SB 739 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, later recording a 9-0 vote when the roll was completed.
The committee then heard SB 1190 (Grove), the “Safe Passage for Youth Act,” which would regulate private youth transport services used for out-of-state residential placements. The author and sponsor testimony described abusive practices such as nighttime pickups, blindfolds, restraints, and emotional trauma, and said the bill would require CPUC permitting, TrustLine background checks, training, parental consent, and bans on certain practices. Support came from youth and disability advocates, with no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended recommendation and later passed 9-0.
SB 1191 (Ochoa Bogh) would extend the sunset for California High Cost Fund A and B universal service programs that help provide affordable telephone service in rural and high-cost areas. Supporters from rural telecom companies and industry groups said the funds are essential for maintaining service, 911 access, and emergency communications in remote communities. There was no opposition, and the committee advanced the bill on a due pass recommendation; it later passed 9-0. The consent item, SB 985 (Strickland) on the 911 emergency system, was also approved.
Finally, the committee heard SB 1246 (Cortese) on autonomous vehicles and emergency response. The author and supporters from SEIU California and the California Professional Firefighters said the bill would require AV companies to provide incident response, notify local jurisdictions during system failures, ensure U.S.-based remote drivers, and prevent public safety workers from having to manage AV breakdowns. Industry opponents argued the bill intrudes on federal vehicle standards, gives local governments enforcement authority they should not have, and could create overly broad notification and response requirements. Members raised questions about local control, response times, and whether the bill was premature given existing DMV regulations. Despite those concerns, the committee passed SB 1246 on a due pass as amended recommendation, later recording a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed and returned to complete roll calls before adjourning.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Government Structure - Room 409, 12 January, 2026; 2:00 P.M.
Government Structure
Transcript Highlights:
- It is delegated the authority to have any contract dealing with technology.
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You're the consumer is not protected. - You're the consumer is not protected.
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting under its new Government Structure Committee name and began by electing Senator Chris Johnson as secretary. The chair explained the committee’s purpose as improving efficiency, effectiveness, and stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and said members had asked statewide officials and agencies for ideas on streamlining government and reducing costs.
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gibson testified at length about ways his agency has found efficiencies, especially after the COVID-era consolidation of three agencies into one. He said state procurement and construction rules can add major time and cost to projects, citing a proposed $300,000 building that grew to about $1 million through the state process. He recommended raising repair and quote thresholds, streamlining construction procedures, reconsidering restrictions on payments between state agencies, and allowing more flexibility for agencies to help one another when authorized.
Members questioned Gibson about the repair caps, the construction cost increase, Ticketmaster and other technology/vendor arrangements, and whether agencies should have more decentralized control over contracts. The chair and several senators agreed the committee should examine red tape, vendor relationships, and procurement rules, and Gibson said he would provide more information and work with the committee. No formal legislation was acted on in the portion provided.
The transcript then shifted to testimony from the Insurance Commissioner, who said his department is heavily affected by IT and board structure issues and oversees 17 boards. He urged consolidation of some boards, criticized the effects of SB 2362 on special-fund agencies, and said the State Fire Academy and other operations have been constrained by general-fund treatment and limited authority. He also discussed insurance-rate pressures, including projected premium increases, wind pool rate concerns on the Gulf Coast, and the need for mitigation to stabilize costs.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/7/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . technologies. technologies.
- of home appliances and saves consumers of home appliances and saves consumers more<00:08:57.360>
- And this technology actually has been utilized for many decades.
- And this technology actually has been utilized for many decades.
- We need new technology and to be open, and we haven't as a state.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF MAJOR TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES THAT WILL PERMEATE OUR SOCIETY FOR YEARS TO COME.
- ULTIMATELY THESE TECHNOLOGIES WILL BE DESIGNED BY HUMAN BEINGS.
- THE TECHNOLOGY MAY CHANGE, THE WINDOW DRESSING MAY BE DIFFERENT, BUT HUMAN NATURE IS WHAT IT IS.
- SOME HAVE EVEN SUGGESTED THIS TECHNOLOGY WILL DISPLACE HUMAN BEINGS.
- WE WELCOME TECHNOLOGIES THAT ENHANCE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE BUT NOT THOSE PURPORTING TO SUPPLANT IT.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 01/23/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- is delivered, but also how technology should be consumed and used to deliver government services.
- is delivered, but also how technology should be consumed and used to deliver government services. we
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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment May 19th, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Then horizontal technology came along, and they were recoverable.
- Technologies just improve, and more oil and gas becomes available.
- There will be a lot of technology that comes through.
- And you see that technology coming through the Haynesville.
- Technology has improved. The Haynesville Shale has improved the technology.