State and Federal Relations

AB 378 requires all state agencies to mask or anonymize personally identifiable information (PII) before sharing it with the federal government, directly affecting state agencies handling sensitive data like health records or social services. The bill allows limited exceptions for sharing unmasked data when required by law, for legislative constituent services, or for court operations. It also creates a civil lawsuit option for individuals harmed by negligent violations, allowing recovery of actual damages, up to $1,000 in punitive damages, and attorney fees. The law aims to strengthen data privacy protections by limiting federal access to identifiable state records without explicit safeguards.

AB 251 clarifies that the state retains concurrent jurisdiction over juveniles aged 10 or older involved in delinquency cases (under §938.12(1)) or protection/safety cases (under §938.13) on federal lands within the state. The bill requires the governor to accept jurisdiction transfers from federal authorities for these cases when offered, and mandates that such agreements be filed with the secretary of state and county land records. This directly affects juveniles 10+ committing offenses on federal enclaves (like military bases or national parks) by ensuring state courts handle their cases. The key mechanism is establishing state authority as concurrent with federal jurisdiction and creating a formal process for transferring jurisdiction. The bill does not change existing court procedures but clarifies jurisdictional boundaries for these specific cases.

This bill requires the state legislature to convene an extraordinary session if a U.S. President issues an executive order freezing federal aid to the state. This affects state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit organizations that receive federal funding. During the extraordinary session, the legislature would consider a bill to estimate the amounts of federal aid lost by these entities. The bill would then provide payments from the state's budget stabilization fund to offset these losses, prioritizing essential services. It also includes provisions for the budget stabilization fund to be reimbursed if the state later receives the previously frozen federal aid.