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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Next is House Bill 2426 relating to improving efficiency and appeals to the PCHB.
- Our goal with anything is to expedite and make sure we're efficient and we're building things in the
- Another correction to the IFSEC process.
- We want to make sure we're clear and we support the IFSEC process. All options got to be out there.
- So energy process goes through the IFSEC process.
Keywords:
weatherization, energy efficiency, community projects, sustainability, environment, coal-fired plant, preferential treatment, energy policy, electric generation, regulatory reform, pollution control, efficiency, appeals process, environmental regulation, hearing board, data protection, privacy, performance measures, reporting requirements, office of privacy
Summary:
The committee took up several House bills in a very busy meeting, beginning with House Bill 2515 on emerging large energy use facilities, or data centers. Staff and the sponsor described the bill’s tariff, reporting, clean energy, and tax provisions, while tribal representatives, environmental groups, utilities, local officials, and industry offered sharply divided testimony. Tribes and environmental advocates urged restoring removed provisions that would let utilities refuse service or require curtailment during energy emergencies, citing salmon, water, and reliability concerns; utilities and data center interests generally supported the bill’s direction but asked for technical changes and warned about costs, implementation, and overbroad requirements. The committee later reopened public hearing on 2515 and heard additional testimony both supporting and opposing the bill, with repeated calls to strengthen transparency, curtailment authority, and water protections, while opponents argued the bill was too punitive or would raise costs and harm development.
The committee also heard House Bill 1170 on AI content notices, which would require large generative AI providers to offer provenance detection tools and disclosures for AI-generated or altered images, video, and audio, with enforcement by the Attorney General. The sponsor said the bill is intended to help Washingtonians know what is real and what is not, and to align with similar state efforts. Testimony later in the hearing included support from labor and other advocates who said the bill would help prevent digital impersonation, deepfakes, and workplace misinformation. The committee also heard House Bill 2416 on waste-to-energy facilities under the Climate Commitment Act; Spokane officials, labor, Avista, environmental groups, and Ecology testified on a proposal to provide no-cost allowances in the second compliance period while requiring a decarbonization plan and waste reduction/material recovery plan, with supporters emphasizing affordability and a tailored approach for the Spokane facility.
In executive action, the committee waived the five-day rule for HB 2515 and HB 1906, then moved several bills forward. Substitute HB 1302 on utility connection charge waivers passed to Rules. HB 2338 on community-scaled weatherization projects passed to Ways and Means after an amendment was rejected. HB 2367 on coal plant treatment under the Climate Act passed to Rules after an amendment failed. Substitute HB 2496 on tribal consultation by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council passed to Rules with amendment C adopted, while amendments D and E were rejected. Engrossed Substitute HB 2225 on AI companion chatbots, HB 2426 on PCHB appeals, HB 2606 on the Office of Privacy and Data Protection, and HB 2575 on reducing reporting obligations also advanced. For Engrossed Second Substitute HB 2215 on Climate Commitment Act compliance for fuels, amendment F was adopted, while amendments G and H were rejected, and the bill was sent to Ways and Means.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Feb 18th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- That's that little bit of text about prioritizing efficiency.
- The first part involved discussing some of the more substantive deadlines or processes.
- She said it is an efficiency bill and updates OPDP so it can be in 2026 rather than 2016.
- review process, we help review and mitigate and do privacy impact assessments on those.
- So improving the efficiency of the customer structure, the residence, is important.
Keywords:
pollution control, efficiency, appeals process, environmental regulation, hearing board, data protection, privacy, performance measures, reporting requirements, office of privacy, 904, all
Summary:
The committee began by waiving the five-day notice rule for six House bills, then took up several public hearings. HB 2426 would improve efficiency in appeals to the Pollution Control Hearings Board by allowing, with party consent and unanimous board approval, alternative hearing panels such as a single qualified board member or administrative law judge. The sponsor and supporters from Greater Grays Harbor and Futurewise said the bill would speed permit appeals without harming environmental review, while Ecology noted no fiscal impact. HB 1742, concerning environmentally sustainable urban design, would create a center at the Department of Ecology to promote sustainable architecture and design competitions; the sponsor described it as a way to showcase greener urban development, though the bill’s fiscal note was still pending.
HB 2215 would lower the Climate Commitment Act compliance threshold for newer fuel suppliers, address “paper distributor” loopholes, exempt lubricants, and add procurement and public roster requirements. Support came from Climate Solutions, Washington Conservation Action, and Ecology, which said the bill would close loopholes and improve transparency, while the Pacific Propane Gas Association and Washington Oil Marketers Association raised concerns about the two-tier threshold and urged stronger upstream enforcement instead. HB 2575 would reduce reporting obligations under environmental and energy laws, including less frequent Energy Independence Act and state energy strategy reports and elimination of some utility disconnection reporting; Commerce said the bill would save staff time and money and keep more useful information in the reports.
HB 1903 would establish a statewide low-income energy assistance program in the Department of Commerce, phased in by October 2027 and funded subject to appropriation, to supplement existing utility programs and target households with the greatest energy burden. Community action agencies, rural utility representatives, and several utilities supported the goal of broader, more equitable assistance, while also asking for clearer definitions, voluntary participation, and protections so utilities would not be forced to backfill state funding gaps. HB 2606 would update the Office of Privacy and Data Protection’s duties and reporting requirements in response to a JLARC audit, including adding review of agency AI projects and new performance measures; the chief privacy officer supported the bill and said it could be implemented within existing resources. No final votes were taken on the bills in the portion of the meeting provided, and each hearing was closed or set aside after testimony.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2348, timber sales efficiencies.
- This is a DNR agency request bill that modernizes processes for selling land and valuable materials.
- The grant application process itself was streamlined.
- That continues to be a competitive application process. Okay, thank you. Senator Saldaña.
- The local food system infrastructure process, you know, our regional markets team is really thoughtful
Keywords:
aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, irrigation, district director, contracts, beneficial interests, agriculture, timber sales, land sales, process efficiency, legislation, department language, tribal rights, fishing rights, salmon management, state-tribal agreements, natural resources
Summary:
The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, first briefing several bills before taking executive action on most of them. Staff summarized House Bill 2104 on aviation assurances for wildland fire response, Substitute House Bill 2199 on derelict vessels, House Bill 2223 on irrigation district director spouse employment, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2238 on statewide food security, Substitute House Bill 2343 on water quality and game farms, House Bill 2348 on timber sales efficiencies, House Bill 2554 on treaty reserve fishing rights, and House Bill 2619 creating a task force on reducing regulatory stress in agriculture. The committee also noted fiscal impacts where applicable and that several bills had passed the House with strong bipartisan support. No amendments were offered on most of the bills, though HB 2223 had a proposed amendment limiting the exemption to smaller irrigation districts.
In executive session, the committee voted to advance HB 2104 to Ways and Means, SHB 2199 to Rules, ESHB 2238 to Ways and Means, HB 2348 to Rules, HB 2554 to Rules, and HB 2619 to Rules. The committee took no action on HB 2223 or SHB 2343. Members briefly thanked committee staff and acknowledged the contributions of Senators Shewmake and Saldaña as they concluded their service on the committee.
The committee then held a work session with the Washington State Department of Agriculture on the local farms, workers, and food grant proviso. WSDA described its one-time overtime reimbursement grant for eligible vegetable farms, saying 24 farms received about $213,000 total and that the agency used targeted outreach, cross-agency coordination, and a simplified application process to administer the program. Members asked about lessons learned and whether the approach could inform future grant programs; WSDA said the experience reinforced the value of targeted outreach, clearer eligibility data, and streamlined administration. The meeting ended with adjournment for the 2026 session.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 7th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- What's the process meaning?
- What's the process there?
- The process.
- I’m trying to process it. I didn’t really... Okay. I’m trying to process it.
- I'm trying to process it. I didn't really. Okay. I'm trying to process it.
Bills:
HB506, HB590, HB647, HB685, HB692, HB839, HB860, HB873, HB887, HB965, HB972, HB982, HB1072, HB1157
Keywords:
license plates, prestige plates, Fraternal Order of Police, charitable donations, high school representation, waterway projects, application timeline, government funding, semi-annual submissions, Louisiana waterways, public procurement, motor vehicles, rolling stock, FAST Act, Louisiana bid law, hospital service district, construction management, public works, contract limit, bidding process
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 1157, which would create a Louisiana State Infrastructure Bank to provide a new funding mechanism for transportation projects, including roads, bridges, rail, ports, and airports. The chairman and DOTD Secretary Glenn LaDoux said the bank would help leverage state, federal, local, and private dollars, modelled in part on programs in Florida and other states, and would be used for gap funding and faster project delivery. Members asked extensive questions about board makeup, oversight, seed funding, application priorities, and how the program would differ from capital outlay and other existing funding tools. Support testimony came from Greater New Orleans, Inc. and other groups, and the bill was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then approved several mostly technical or local bills, including HB 860 allowing fillable electronic public bid forms; HB 972 naming a portion of Highway 93 in Lafayette Parish the Desert Shield Desert Storm Memorial Highway; HB 965 naming a portion of Highway 163 for Sergeant William Billy Earl Collins Jr.; HB 692 allowing local governments to use group purchasing organizations, as amended; HB 685 allowing cooperative procurement for public motor vehicles and rolling stock under FAST Act procedures, which passed after a roll call vote with one no vote; HB 982 designating portions of highways in Morehouse Parish, as amended; HB 506 creating specialty license plates, as amended; HB 839 lowering the CMAR threshold for hospital service districts from $2 million to $1 million via substitute bill; HB 647 revising the waterway assistance program and application timelines via substitute bill; and HB 887 revising construction management-at-risk procedures, as amended. Most of these measures were reported favorably or favorably as amended, with little or no opposition.
The committee also received an update on the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction from Representative Chesson, who said the office will assume control of about 4,000 miles of roadway and 2,000 bridges and has been moving projects quickly using internal procurement procedures. HB 1072, which reforms the office’s powers and emergency authority, was amended to narrow emergency provisions and clarify funding and reporting language, then reported favorably as amended. The final major item was HB 873, which would fund pursuit-intervention technology and training for law enforcement through a $2 fee on driver’s licenses; the bill was presented alongside emotional testimony from the widow and daughter of Sergeant Grant Candies and from a St. John the Baptist Parish captain, who argued the fee would help agencies buy safer equipment and obtain grant support. The transcript ends during questioning on HB 873, before any final committee action on that bill is shown.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up, we have relating to due process SB2744. two, lines 15, and 18.
- ><00:03:19.040><c> relating</c><00:03:19.440><c> to</c><00:03:19.599><c> due</c><00:03:19.840><c> process
- </c> Next up, we have relating to due process Next up, we have relating to due process SB2744.
- So we're pretty far along in that process. process. process.
- He said this program helps them navigate that process and that they have done a fantastic job.
Bills:
SB2064, SB2312, SB2811, SB2662, SB2744, SB2809, SB2862, SB2343, SB2336, SB2075, SB2308, SB2601, SB2397, SB2219, SB2849, SB2449, SB2781
Keywords:
state architect, construction projects, design approvals, building codes, state agency oversight, government contracts, transparency, record retention, public oversight, Hawaii Revised Statutes, building permits, task force, state-owned lands, construction, regulatory process, government accountability, external consultants, procurement reform, cost efficiency, in-house expertise
Summary:
The committee met for decision-making on measures heard earlier in the week and took up a series of government operations, procurement, public records, public meetings, and related bills. Several measures were deferred one week to February 12, 2026, including bills on state construction projects, government accountability, gubernatorial appointments, the legislature, public procurement, and a bill on Hawaiian lei sales, largely so the committee could compare similar measures, address concerns, or integrate related reports. The committee also deferred SB 2449 on public meetings for the year, citing concerns that the proposed business-day definition was overly prescriptive and unnecessary.
The committee passed several bills with amendments. These included measures clarifying UIPA applicability to records created or maintained by agencies, with amendments changing “government function” to “agency function” and committee report language noting Attorney General concerns and exempting ERS for now; SB 2811 on state building projects with technical amendments and a delayed effective date; SB 2809 on budget-related reports; SB 2336 on trees, with a Senate draft and removal of “political subdivision”; SB 2308 on small purchase vendor compliance, setting the threshold at $5,000 and adding a delayed effective date; SB 2601 on procurement, reorganizing misdemeanor language and leaving funding/FTE issues to Ways and Means; SB 2219 on a capital visitor center working group; and SB 2849 on public meetings, with technical amendments and a delayed effective date. Bills on neighborhood board concerns and public notice were also adopted, with SB 2929 drawing testimony both for and against.
Testimony was generally supportive on procurement and small business measures, especially SB 2928 establishing permanent small business procurement coordinator positions, which drew strong support from the State Procurement Office, DBEDT, the Chamber of Commerce, DOT, the Ethics Commission, and others. On public notice, the County of Maui supported allowing website posting, while another witness raised concerns about accessibility, centralized notice locations, and impacts on kūpuna and people with disabilities. On search and rescue, the committee heard support for creating a statewide coordination structure, along with discussion of where such an office should reside; the Attorney General raised constitutional and placement concerns, while witnesses suggested law enforcement, DLNR, or DoD as possible homes. The committee also heard support for a bill protecting home addresses of covered public servants and candidates, though the Public First Law Center urged broader coverage and a better fit with existing law.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up, 2744 relating to due process.
- </c><00:25:51.440><c> in</c> the self-certification process that's in the self-certification process
- </c> whole bid process. whole bid process.
- Uh, anybody have questions of the process? >> No. >> Okay.
- </c> have questions of the process? have questions of the process?
Bills:
SB2064, SB2312, SB2811, SB2662, SB2744, SB2809, SB2862, SB2343, SB2336, SB2075, SB2308, SB2601, SB2397, SB2219, SB2849, SB2449, SB2781
Keywords:
state architect, construction projects, design approvals, building codes, state agency oversight, government contracts, transparency, record retention, public oversight, Hawaii Revised Statutes, building permits, task force, state-owned lands, construction, regulatory process, government accountability, external consultants, procurement reform, cost efficiency, in-house expertise
Summary:
The committee heard several government operations measures, beginning with SB 2064 on state construction projects, which would create an office of the state architect within DAGS to oversee design review and approvals for state construction. DAGS said it stood on its written testimony, DECAB supported the bill, DOT supported it, and HGA opposed it. No audience testimony or member questions were taken, and the chair moved on.
The committee then took up SB 2312 on government contracts, which would make records held by private contractors performing government functions subject to UIPA. The State Procurement Office, Attorney General, OIP, ERS, DHS, and HGA offered comments or opposition, while the League of Women Voters, Public First Law Center, All Hawaii News, Grassroots, and several individuals supported the bill. Public First Law Center argued the bill closes a loophole and does not expand or reduce existing exemptions, while OIP and others raised concerns about privacy, confidential information, and the need for clearer procedures. Members discussed possible clarifying amendments, including changing “government function” to “agency,” and the bill was left for further consideration.
Other measures discussed included SB 2662 on government accountability, which would require justification and caps for external consultants; ERS and DOT opposed it, while the American Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii and Airlines Committee of Hawaii argued consultants are often more efficient and necessary for major projects. The committee also heard SB 2744 on due process, for which no testimony was received; SB 2809 on budget-related reports, with comments from B&F and the Tax Foundation; SB 2862 on gubernatorial appointments, opposed by the Governor’s Office and the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission and supported by one individual; a bill on continuous legislative sessions, with comments from B&F, LRB, and Hope for Hawaii; SB 2336 on tree management standards, supported by an individual and the Outdoor Circle; and SB 2075 on public procurement local preferences, which drew broad support with comments from SPO and the Attorney General and discussion of simplifying the preference structure. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly moved measures along after testimony and questions.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- We gave regulators regular tours of our operations, updates on our products and processes.
- Bill 3201 very much makes couriers go through the right processes if they want to operate in this state
- But as I've worked with couriers, and as I've worked for a courier, I've come to respect the process,
- You know, part of the claim is they haven't had due process.
- Well, there is no more due process than having the legislature come in and say, we're not going to allow
Keywords:
permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- that these activities remain exempt from food manufacturer's license and, and they stay as on-farm processes
- Specific to industrial hemp processing and infrastructure.
- Texas lacks lacks adequate processing facilities, making it difficult for farmers to convert raw hemp
- You can grow and sell smokeable, you can grow hemp but you cannot process it into a smokeable product
- So we as the agency start that process for cease and desist cases.
Bills:
HB294
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- CE is a code development process.
- It's going to increase efficiency. code. It's going to increase efficiency.
- efficiency standard that would lead to a less energy efficient code.
- Um we're also energy efficient code.
- </c> highlight that we think that process highlight that we think that process works<00:26:41.440><c>
Keywords:
energy efficiency, construction standards, building codes, environment, sustainability, 1183, house
Summary:
The House Workforce, Labor, Economic Development, and Finance and Policy Committee met on March 10, 2026, approved the March 5 minutes, and then took up House File 3545, which would alter Minnesota’s residential energy code process. Representative Mekeland moved a DE amendment and explained it would remove the commissioner’s authority to choose a more efficient standard and eliminate the requirement that the 2038 residential code achieve a 70% reduction in annual net energy consumption compared with 2006, arguing the change was needed to protect home affordability. The committee adopted the DE amendment, and the chair indicated the bill was expected to be voted on that day for referral to the general register.
Testimony was split sharply. The bill’s supporters, including Representative Mekeland and later witnesses from Housing First Minnesota and ARX, argued that energy-code mandates raise construction costs, threaten affordability, and could slow permitting or create unintended consequences in the code-adoption process. They said the state should follow the model code, keep the Department of Labor and Industry involved, and focus on homeownership costs. Opponents, including representatives from Center for Energy and the Environment, AIA Minnesota, Sierra Club, Fresh Energy, and FIA Alliance Minnesota, argued that energy codes are not the main driver of housing prices, that stronger codes save homeowners money over time through lower utility bills, and that the current process already includes stakeholder and cost review. Several cited studies and examples suggesting energy-efficiency upgrades pay back over time and improve comfort, safety, resilience, and climate outcomes.
During member questions, Representative Pinto asked about cost-effectiveness materials, and Fresh Energy’s Eric Fowler said a cited analysis showed a modest upfront mortgage increase offset by larger monthly utility savings. Department of Labor and Industry legislative director Josiah Moore said the department had concerns that the bill would move Minnesota to a less energy-efficient code and that the DE could create unintended consequences in the code-adoption process, while noting the existing TAG process already considers cost concerns. The chair then closed public testimony and moved to member questions on the bill as amended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- requirements for persons serving as special education representatives and hearing officers at impartial due process
- curriculum requirements for public schools by adding focused instruction on local and state civic process
Bills:
HB178
HI
Bills:
SB2043, SB2044, SB2004, SB2143, SB2411, SB2455, SB2519, SB2661, SB2665, SB2731, SB2737, SB2767, SB2794, SB2830, SB3334
Keywords:
insurance, captives, examination, regulations, policyholders, dormant captive, tax exemption, Hawaii revised statutes, financial reporting, outdoor advertising, billboards, public safety, penalties, community pollution, elections, chief election officer, vacancy, order of succession, election commission, campaign finance
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210, 19 March, 2026; 1:00 PM
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210, 3 March, 2026; 2:30 P.M.
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 1, the short title, Creating Logical Efficiency and Accountability Reform CLEAR Act.
- Section 15, service of process by Senate Sergeant at Arms.
- Section 1, the short title, Creating Logical Efficiency and Accountability Reform CLEAR Act.
- Section 15, service of process by Senate Sergeant at Arms.
- 15 service of process by Senate Sergeant<00:14:51.760><c> of</c><00:14:51.920><c> Arms.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210, 27 February, 2026; 9:45 A.M.
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- . process. process.
- of going through the county permitting process more efficient, and this is one of those approaches.
- process more county permitting uh process more efficient<00:03:55.360><c> and</c><00:03:55.680><c> and
- If we put it through the process.
- If we put it through the process.
Bills:
SB2066
Keywords:
permitting, construction, efficiency, state projects, county collaboration, funding, staffing shortages, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The joint committees on Energy, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Government Operations heard Senate Bill 2066 on county permitting and inspection. Testimony focused on whether the bill should exempt state projects from county permitting requirements. One testifier opposed the measure, arguing it would bypass established permitting processes, weaken good government, and put the public at risk. A DOE representative said the intent was to speed up state projects, but suggested a different approach: funding county positions dedicated solely to state permits, possibly as a pilot program, rather than removing county review entirely. Committee members discussed the difficulty of moving state projects through county systems, the lack of special treatment, and whether a more systematic or standardized process could be created for repetitive projects.
After the discussion, the chairs announced a substantive rewrite of SB 2066. The amended version would delete the county-permitting exemptions for state projects and instead create a cooperative working group to address the intersection of state projects and county permitting needs. The revised measure would also include a blank appropriation for counties to fund personnel to expedite permitting for state projects only. Members clarified that any funded staff would be dedicated solely to state projects. The committee then took votes on the revised measure.
The committees adopted the amended bill. The Government Operations Committee recommended the Senate draft one version, and members present voted yes, with Senator Awa excused. The measure was adopted with the revised approach and an effective date set for April 19, 2042.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210, 3 February, 2026; 1:00 P.M.
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210; 28 January, 2026: 10:30 AM
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Transcript Highlights:
- .<00:14:14.639><c> That</c> process.
- That process.
- </c><00:24:49.760><c> um</c> establish just a formal audit process um establish just a formal audit process
- <00:27:14.960><c> is</c><00:27:15.279><c> descertification</c> process is descertification process is
- Is there really any due process there?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine reducing waste, fraud and abuse through innovation, focusing on how AI and data can improve government efficiency. Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Joint Economic Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Process reform is essential.
- I would say that we should start with process reform. Fix the process.
- gain of up to 30% while reducing processing errors by 20-40%.
- What's the timeline we're looking at for efficiency?
- ...admin processes, which are the three things that I mentioned.
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, waste reduction, fraud prevention, government efficiency, improper payments, data reliability, oversight
Summary:
The meeting was chaired by Chairman Schweikert and involved a comprehensive discussion on how to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for reducing waste, fraud, and improper payments within federal programs. Key witnesses, including Mr. Andrew Canarsa from the Council of the Inspectors General, provided insights on the potential of AI in enhancing government efficiency. The committee emphasized the importance of reliable data and thorough examination of AI application to avoid unintended consequences while addressing the estimated $162 billion in improper payments reported by the federal government. Concerns were raised regarding the recent firing of inspectors general and the impacts that could have on oversight and accountability processes.
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210; 19 March, 2025: 9:00 AM
MS