Committee adopts amendment and advances cybersecurity internship bill

Jan 27, 2026

CS for HB 1081, which authorizes the Department of Commerce to create a cybersecurity internship program, was reported favorably after Leader Driscoll's amendment adding private colleges and universities was adopted by voice vote.

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The House Budget Committee reported CS for HB 1081 favorably after adopting an amendment broadening eligibility. Leader Saroy introduced the bill authorizing the Department of Commerce to create a cybersecurity internship program. Leader Driscoll offered amendment barcode 361855 to include private colleges and universities that have attained the program designation; the amendment was adopted by voice vote and attached to the bill.

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