Brandon Shippy — Brandon Shippy was noted as having an excused absence because he was traveling for family reasons.
Kelly Anthon — Not mentioned in this section.
Kelly Anthon — Not mentioned in this section.
Kelly Anthon — Not mentioned in this section.
Kelly Anthon — Not mentioned in this section.
Kelly Anthon — Explained RS 33432, which updates contract requirements for veterinary students using state appropriated funds.
Kelly Anthon — Responded to questions about where the bill would run and current hour requirements.
Kelly Anthon — Answered Senator Adams that the human portion falls under WHAMI and is at 600 hours.
Kelly Anthon — Likely intended as the second on the motion; transcript says 'Senator Anthon.'
James Ruchti — Not mentioned in this section.
James Ruchti — James Ruchti is invited to present RS 33426, and he follows by asking the committee to print the RS and proceed from there.
Jim Guthrie — Jim Guthrie is repeatedly addressed as Mr. Chairman while presiding over the meeting, including handling motions and votes. The mentions form a continuous chairing sequence without a significant topic change.
Lori Hartog — Not mentioned in this section.
Lori Hartog — Senator Lori Hartog is recognized during the committee discussion on Senate Bill 1297, first asking how similar AI legislation is being handled in other states, and later moving that the bill be sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
Ben Adams — Not mentioned in this section.
Ben Adams — Asked about the current hour requirements for veterinary students and the distinction between veterinary and human medical students.
Ben Adams — Asked about the hour requirements.
Ben Adams — Continued asking about veterinary student hour requirements.
Ben Adams — Questioned whether veterinary students currently have any hour requirement.
Ben Adams — Moved to introduce RS 33432.
Ben Adams — Introduced RS 33440 and noted it previously passed the Senate with a veto-proof majority in 2024.
Ben Adams — Praised by Senator Byrne for his passion on the issue.
Ben Adams — RS 33440 was moved for introduction.
Ben Adams — Senator Adams seconds the motion.
Treg Bernt — Senator Bernt is mentioned in the course of procedural business: first as the second on the motion to introduce RS 33426, and then in the immediate transition to the next bill, Senate Bill 1297.
Ben Toews — Senator Ben Toews introduces Senate Bill 1297, the Conversational AI Safety Act, and explains its enforcement framework, including a $500,000 cap per operator and liability protections. In response to questions, he notes that similar legislation is being pursued in many states. He then offers closing remarks, emphasizing that much of the industry is already implementing comparable safety protections.
Elizabeth Kreiner — Elizabeth Kreiner testifies on behalf of Google in support of Senate Bill 1297, explaining Google’s safety-by-design approach for Gemini. She describes existing safeguards such as persona protections, suicide and self-harm protocols, content safeguards, and privacy-first defaults, and says the bill is thoughtful and effective because it reflects a risk-based approach to safety, child protection, and accountability.