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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jun 17th, 2026

Budget and Fiscal Review

Transcript Highlights:
  • On the digital tax, if I download Canva, because I'm looking to do a flyer and I want to pay for the
  • Additionally, the proposed tax on digital software and SaaS would be one of the largest of its kind in
  • U.S. history, taxing the digital tools every business, big and small, relies on for business inputs
  • We are opposed to the expansion of the sales tax on digital prewritten software.
  • However, we must regrettably oppose the digital prewritten software sales tax as embodied in Assembly
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Single digits. Suicide stands out on that one.
  • Single digits. Had gotten a lot, like very small, right? Single digits and percentages.
  • like me and you may have carried multiple immunization cards or lost a few of them, that access to digital
  • I also just want to mention that care and my CAVACs work together to ensure the access to digital vaccine
  • like me and you may have carried multiple immunization cards or lost a few of them, that access to digital
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • We as legislators have worked hard to close a digital divide.
  • Closing the digital divide is not charity. It's not a luxury. It should not be a luxury.
  • the digital divide.
  • So all of these are the foundation of our commitment to digital equity and inclusion as the foundation
  • Here we have many, many students who are locked out of digital access and equity.
Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee heard three bills. SB 371 by Senator Cabaldon would reduce uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage requirements for transportation network companies from $1 million to $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident, with committee amendments adding findings and declarations, higher limits than originally proposed, and a joint study on UM/UIM impacts. Supporters, including Uber, Lyft, business groups, and some consumer advocates, argued the bill would lower fares and increase driver earnings by reducing insurance costs. Opponents, including consumer attorneys, labor groups, and consumer watchdog organizations, warned it would cut protections for riders and drivers and might not guarantee savings would be passed through. The committee approved SB 371 on a due-pass basis and re-referred it to Appropriations by a 9-0 vote. The committee then heard SB 716 by Senator Durazo, which would create a Home Internet Lifeline Program to let eligible low-income households apply Lifeline subsidies to home broadband service. Proponents said the bill addresses broadband affordability after the federal Affordable Connectivity Program expired, and that it would help students, workers, and families access reliable internet. Opponents from the wireless industry objected to the funding mechanism, arguing the surcharge would fall unfairly on wireless consumers, while one broadband group moved to neutral after amendments. The bill was approved on a due-pass basis and sent to Appropriations, but the roll was held open and later completed with the bill passing 7-1. The committee also took up SB 480 by Senator Archuleta relating to autonomous vehicles as a consent item, with no presentation or debate. It was approved on a due-pass basis and re-referred to Appropriations by a 9-0 vote. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly focused on affordability, consumer protection, and whether savings from the bills would actually reach riders, drivers, or households.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session May 29th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • cybercrime crosses county lines, especially when dealing with intangible personal property such as digital
  • uncertainty, HB 4233 ensures that Texas provides a stable and predictable regulatory landscape where digital
  • we position Texas as a welcoming home for asset managers and financial service innovators in the digital
  • we position Texas as a welcoming home for asset managers and financial service innovators in the digital
  • House Bill 423, relating to reporting and auditing requirements for digital asset service providers.
Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Senator West, approved the previous day’s journal, and then adopted several recognitions, including Senate Resolution 625 honoring the McLennan Community College Dance Team for winning two 2025 National Dance Alliance national titles. The chamber also recognized University of Texas Rio Grande Valley interns, the doctor of the day, and the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families. The governor’s withdrawal of a Texas Lottery Commission nomination was received and the nomination was returned, and the Senate appointed numerous conference committees on pending bills. The body then took up and passed several measures, often by suspending the rules and the constitutional three-day rule. Senate Bill 4 and Senate Bill 23 were concurred in House amendments as part of property tax relief, with supporters emphasizing homeowner savings. House Bill 20 creating the Applied Sciences Pathway Program passed after a floor amendment and was described as a way to expand career and technical education and help students earn industry certificates in high-demand trades. House Bill 2594 passed to expand venue options for prosecuting certain theft and cybercrime cases, and House Concurrent Resolution 167 was adopted to correct a typo in House Bill 1314. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 9, Senate Bill 40, Senate Joint Resolution 5, and Senate Bill 6. SB 9 and SJR 5 were presented as major bail-reform measures, with supporters saying they would strengthen public safety, clarify appeal procedures, and give judges and prosecutors more tools in serious cases; the debate included questions about records, counsel, and the standards for denying bail. SB 40 dealt with nonprofit bail-bond funding, and SB 6 addressed electricity and data-center growth. The chamber also passed House Bill 423 on digital asset service provider reporting and auditing, with amendments adding protections for cryptocurrency kiosks and a technical correction. Additional bills passed included House Bill 4690 on motor fuel standards, House Bill 1094 on transportation protection agreements, Committee Substitute for House Bill 2731 on roadside vendors and solicitors in certain border counties, Committee Substitute for House Bill 127 on protecting higher education from foreign adversaries and trade secret theft, and House Bill 549 on airway clearance devices at public school campuses. The Senate granted or requested conference committees on a long list of other measures, including HB 4, HB 145, HB 493, HB 2974, HB 3071, HB 3372, HB 3556, and multiple Senate bills. The session ended with adjournment until the following Friday morning.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

House Chamber - Thu Apr 17, 2025, 11:30AM HST - Day 53

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • c><00:37:02.480> return<00:37:03.280> to<00:37:03.599> your<00:37:03.839> digital
  • Members, please return to your digital Members, please return to your digital action<00:37:04.960
  • referenced the following House bills as referenced on<00:40:26.560> your<00:40:26.720> digital
  • <00:40:27.119> action on your digital action on your digital action sheets.<00:40:29.440><
Keywords: 910, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • These warrants allow for the thorough investigation of both digital and physical premises.
  • As exploitation often extends beyond digital abuse, As exploitation often extends beyond digital abuse
  • Because not only do we help with investigations, we help with the forensic examination of the digital
  • You know, there's a digital evidence component, right?
  • And so the costs for that, for all of the digital forensics...
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Public Safety heard several items focused on youth safety and law enforcement resources. The committee first took up tribal youth diversion programs, with the Legislative Analyst’s Office describing the Tribal Youth Diversion Grant Program and its two cohorts of grantees funded through the Board of State and Community Corrections. Tribal representatives from the Yurok Tribe and San Pasqual Band of Indians testified that diversion, tribal courts, school partnerships, mentoring, and culturally grounded services helped reduce truancy and justice-system involvement, but that short-term funding interruptions and limited capacity prevented them from serving all youth in need. Committee members discussed the importance of early intervention, tribal-state court collaboration, and possible misidentification of Native youth in the justice system. The committee then heard the California Highway Patrol’s overview of surge operations supporting local crime suppression, including organized retail theft. CHP reported that its surge teams have been used in response to mutual aid requests and cited arrests, stolen vehicle recoveries, and firearm seizures in Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino. Members asked about demand for these operations and whether CHP could meet requests without affecting other duties; CHP said requests have increased and are accepted when resources allow. The committee also heard CHP’s request for a $5 million General Fund augmentation and 12 positions for its Computer Crimes Investigation Unit to make child sexual abuse material and human trafficking investigations a higher priority. CHP cited rising cybertip volumes, a case involving AI-generated CSAM, and the need for more investigators and forensic capacity. A larger portion of the hearing focused on the Internet Crimes Against Children task forces and a separate $5 million ongoing General Fund proposal for Cal OES to continue the program. Task force commanders from Sacramento, San Diego, Silicon Valley, and Fresno described rapidly growing cybertip volumes, heavy caseloads, forensic backlogs, and the need for training and equipment for affiliate agencies statewide. They emphasized that the ICAC model relies on local partnerships, deconfliction, and subject-matter expertise to identify victims, execute warrants, and rescue children, and they gave examples of cases that led to arrests and child rescues. Members generally supported the work but raised questions about overlap between CHP and ICAC efforts, the need for broader statewide collaboration, and whether more resources should be directed to task forces and victim services. A public commenter also urged expansion of homeless youth exploitation services and the California Youth Crisis Line.
PA

Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session (Jun 29 2026)

Pennsylvania House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, our current laws don't address the unique conflicts of interest that can arise with new digital
  • This legislation does not prevent lawmakers from owning cryptocurrency or other digital assets.
  • Members can still invest in crypto, just as they invest in currency or other digital assets.
  • different: a public official using their office to issue, create, sponsor, endorse, or promote a digital
  • Fairness, transparency, and consumer protections are principles that should apply in today's digital
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approvals, quorum call, and a series of guest recognitions, including students, interns, local officials, and advocates visiting the chamber. Members also announced caucus and committee meetings, and the House recessed before returning later in the day for floor action. After reconvening, the House adopted several committee reports and then considered a series of resolutions and bills. It adopted House Resolution 462, designating May 17, 2026, as World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day, and House Resolution 553, designating May 19, 2026, as Pontian Greek Genocide Remembrance Day, both by 200-2 votes. The chamber also agreed to House Bill 733 on marriage ceremony law, House Bill 2529 on scheduling metatomidine as a Schedule 3 controlled substance, and Senate Bill 1294 on civil penalties for unlicensed commercial driving schools. The House then debated House Bill 2359 on data center nondisclosure agreements and related amendments. One amendment requiring hyperscale data centers to pay their own energy and infrastructure costs failed on a 101-101 tie, while another amendment to make the bill effective immediately passed 201-1 and a third amendment to protect trade secrets failed 87-115. The bill itself was agreed to after amendment. The House also approved House Bill 2455 on collective bargaining rights for Pittsburgh school administrators, House Bill 2499 on State Workers Insurance Fund investment authority, Senate Bill 604 joining the Counseling Compact, and House Bill 1006 on penalties against abusive towing practices, with one agreed-to amendment added. Several measures then passed finally by recorded vote: House Bill 2014 on opportunities for minors in emergency service organizations, House Bill 2037 on cryptocurrency-related ethics restrictions for public officials, House Bill 2512 prohibiting ride-share pricing based on certain device conditions, House Bill 2644 authorizing capital bridge projects, and House Bill 2559 on Millersville University and other conveyances. House Bill 2559 drew floor criticism from Representative Conklin over the state land conveyance process, though it still passed 154-48. Before adjournment, the House recommitted several bills to Appropriations, removed additional Senate bills from the table calendar, and adjourned until June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Apr 16th, 2025

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:
  • an educational and imperative, educational imperative that every child in Texas Has access to the digital
  • We definitely appreciate um Chairman Morales's efforts to close the digital divide for customers in multiple
  • These companies are aggressively trying to close the digital divide.
  • want to expand into new markets, expand their existing facilities in the same market, and close that digital
  • We are committed to bridging the digital divide and playing a meaningful part of providing state of the
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Apr 16th, 2025

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:
  • imperative. that Texans have access to broadband connection in a world that is increasingly reliant on digital
  • It is an educational imperative that every child in Texas has access to the digital tools they need to
  • We definitely appreciate Chairman Morales's efforts to close the digital divide for customers in multiple
  • These companies are aggressively trying... ...to close the digital divide.
  • want to expand into new markets, expand their existing facilities in the same market, and close that digital
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/02/2025)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Electronics digital systems and Computing<01:01:12.480> thank<01:01:12.640> you<01:01:
  • He said work involving electronics, digital systems, and computing has recognized professional engineering
  • professional engineer in another state, working in information technology, security, electronics, digital
  • talking about information<01:05:49.279> security<01:05:50.279> and<01:05:50.440> digital
  • <01:05:50.920> systems information security and digital systems information security and digital
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Companies don't know how to report abandoned crypto, and people aren't getting reconnected with their digital
  • Digital assets such as Bitcoin and other currency based on blockchain technology are currently undefined
  • Digital assets such as Bitcoin and other currency based on blockchain technology are currently undefined
  • The bill also ensures that California implements best practices for managing abandoned digital assets
Summary: The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met and took up SB 822 by Senator Becker, which would clarify how virtual currency is treated under California’s unclaimed property law. The bill, sponsored by the State Controller, would require holders to report abandoned crypto after three years, attempt to contact owners, transfer the assets to the Controller in kind, and then have the state hold and later liquidate the assets under procedures similar to those used for stocks. The Controller’s Office testified in support, saying the measure would provide needed clarity for holders and administrators and align treatment of digital assets with existing unclaimed property rules. There was no opposition on file, and no additional support or opposition was presented at the mic. Committee members asked no substantive questions. Senator Becker closed by emphasizing that the bill modernizes the law for digital assets and protects Californians’ property rights. The committee voted SB 822 out on a due pass as amended motion to the Appropriations Committee. The roll call showed the measure passing, and the chair announced that the roll would remain open for absent members before adjourning the committee.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Postsecondary Oct 15th, 2025

Education Postsecondary

Transcript Highlights:
  • one innovative and one unique and nationally recognized model at FGCU is our microcredentials and digital
  • That's how we use microcredentials and digital badges.
  • I said that our microcredentials and digital badges are nationally recognized.
  • environment, preparing them for careers in digital modernization and national defense.
  • And FGCU issues the digital badge.
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.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM-JDC, JDC Public Hearings 03-13-2025

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The content, including the hearing notice, copies of the bills, and testimony, can be found on the legislature's
  • in cases where that firework is already exploded and where we are not able to get that explosive content
  • in cases where that firework is already exploded and where we are not able to get that explosive content
  • in cases where that firework is already exploded and where we are not able to get that explosive content
  • , is a good thing, um, and should be preserved. ...that explosive content is a good thing, um, and should
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several fireworks-related bills. On HB 550, which would allow law enforcement to use drone recordings to establish probable cause for fireworks arrests in public areas and appropriate funds for drones, the Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the measure. The Public Defender and some public testifiers opposed it, arguing that a statute cannot mandate probable cause and that the bill raises constitutional concerns. A prosecutor later explained that the bill is intended to address Hawaiʻi case law, especially State v. Kit, which limits aerial surveillance over homes under the state constitution, and suggested that changing “shall” to “may” could reduce constitutional problems. Members also questioned whether current law already allows video evidence of fireworks violations and whether the bill was necessary. Testimony included both support and opposition from individuals and organizations, and no vote was taken during the hearing. The committees then heard HB 806, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The department and police supported the bill, while the Libertarian Party of Hawaiʻi opposed it, arguing that fireworks are already illegal and that the measure adds unnecessary enforcement powers and constitutional risk. Committee members asked what “sting operation” means and whether the term should be defined more clearly; the department said it refers to police or criminal investigations involving deception and agreed a definition would help guide use of the funds. The department also said the funding would support training, storage, and other operational costs for undercover investigations. Finally, the committees heard HB 1483, a broader fireworks enforcement bill that would create an adjudication system for fireworks infractions, revise definitions and penalties, establish new offenses, and increase penalties when fireworks offenses cause injury or death. The Attorney General’s office strongly supported the bill, saying it would improve enforcement by clarifying definitions and allowing cases to be proven without particle testing or expert witnesses when fireworks leave no physical evidence. The Department of Law Enforcement also supported it. The Public Defender opposed the bill, focusing on the bill’s penalty enhancements for offenses that are rarely enforced and its concurrent trial provision, which it said raises problems because of the differences between civil and criminal proceedings. No final committee action or vote was reported in the transcript.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 15th, 2026 at 01:36 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Digital Record and Accessibility. LFC Recommendation: zero.
  • But we must meet state and federal requirements for digital record retention and accessibility.
  • Currently, We have over 90 plus agencies on the P25 digital system today.
  • I guess, Madam Chair, I always hear about the digital divide in tribal communities, especially in my
  • What is your office doing to help bridge this digital divide, Madam Chair?
Keywords: 996, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • newspaper site this method on a digital newspaper site this method these<00:17:04.120> methods
  • The member said they have personally seen digital versions of newspapers and still get a paper copy at
  • have personally several digital have personally several digital descriptions<00:20:22.080> of
  • The Kentucky Press Association has, since 2012, had a digital website. It costs nothing.
  • website cost nothing 2012 had a digital website cost nothing we<00:24:50.799> we<00:24:51.320
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered four bills. House Bill 131, sponsored by Representative Meredith, was amended with a committee substitute and would allow former second class city fire departments more scheduling flexibility, including hybrid shift patterns, while preserving existing collective bargaining agreements. There was no opposition or questions, and the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill favorably by voice/roll call vote. House Bill 256, sponsored by Chairman Flannery, would impose a 40-year statutory limit on root-of-title interests to clear dormant title issues and improve marketable title, while excluding coal and mineral interests. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed favorably on a unanimous roll call. House Bill 290, sponsored by Representative Wilson, would update county law library funding/use rules to allow more modern expenditures such as online legal services; Representative Willner supported it as a useful modernization, and the bill also passed favorably on a unanimous roll call. House Bill 368, sponsored by Representative Decker, would expand local governments’ ability to use online public notice alternatives instead of relying solely on newspaper publication in smaller counties. Supporters from local government groups argued the change would save money, improve efficiency, and still keep the public informed, while the Kentucky Press Association cautioned that website standards should be addressed and noted concerns about losing newspaper notice revenue. After discussion, the committee passed the bill favorably by roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional yes votes for HB 131, HB 256, and HB 290, and the committee adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Not to be confused with a donut, but a DUNA is a legal entity that operates digitally and is governed
  • Their governance is typically encoded through digital tools such as smart contracts.
  • Texas should be the jurisdiction of choice for the digital asset and cryptocurrency revolution.
  • This bill will help Texas be the number one state for crypto and other digital assets.
  • Is that part of it, the member voting, and they're voting digitally? Yes, exactly.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elementary and Secondary Education Jan 14th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Elementary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • The content coursework.
  • So they could then take the Praxis, the content area in that area.
  • Praxis, the content area in that area.
  • But I also think they kind of need some of that content knowledge. Yeah, I understand.
  • Content for those 45 hours of how to be a great teacher.
Keywords: 959, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 2/24/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • > certain The statute required content certain The statute required content certain content<00
  • content areas for the health standards. content areas for the health standards.
  • <00:37:21.599> will skills coordinated with content will skills coordinated with content will
  • content areas as well. content areas as well.
  • Draft two is what is referred to in my content and in the Minnesota Department of Education's content
Bills: HF3489, HF3550
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I moved to amend Senate Bill 1090 by deleting the content of the entire measure by inserting
  • Speaker, I move to amend Senate Bill 633 by deleting the content of the entire measure and by inserting
  • Mister Speaker, I move to amend Senate Bill 122 by deleting the content of the entire measure and by
  • Speaker, I moved to amend Senate Joint Resolution 52 by deleting the content of the entire measure and
  • Speaker, I moved to amend Senate Bill 833 by deleting the content of the entire measure.