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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/18/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
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as understand we have written testimony as understand we have written testimony - Thank you for your testimony. Thank you for your testimony. Let's have our next testifier.
Keywords:
veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/05/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, for your testimony and for the slide roll.
- It's so nice to see you give testimony about fertilizer with such a big smile on your face.
- the record and commit your testimony the record and commit your testimony when<01:02:45.960>
- State your name for the record and commence your testimony when you're ready. Mr.
- for the record and commit your testimony for the record and commit your testimony if<01:08:54.400
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 01/29/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Please give your testimony. testimony. testimony. >> Thank<01:56:40.159>
you. - Thank you for your testimony.
- record and provide your testimony. record and provide your testimony.
- . testimony. testimony.
- Thank you very much for your testimony. Thank you very much for your testimony.
Summary:
The hearing of the Minnesota Senate Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability focused on federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, especially ICE and CBP operations, and their alleged constitutional and civil-rights impacts. Opening remarks from both parties emphasized the need for calm, cooperation, and public safety, though they sharply differed on the causes of the current situation. Republican members argued that violent criminal undocumented immigrants should be removed and that state and local officials should cooperate with federal authorities. Senator McEwen and other Democrats described the federal presence as abusive and terrorizing, citing deaths, family separations, and community fear, and called for accountability and truth-telling. The chair also held a moment of silence for Renee Mlin Good and Alex Prey before testimony began.
Testimony from the ACLU of Minnesota and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota described what they said was a large-scale federal enforcement operation, including Operation Metro Surge, with widespread alleged violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Tenth, and other constitutional amendments. Witnesses cited alleged racial profiling, warrantless arrests, excessive force, denial of counsel, detention out of state, and failure to comply with court orders. They referenced specific cases involving Susan Tinure, Abdi Khadir Nure, Victor Manuel Diaz, and others, as well as reports of journalists and community members being threatened or detained while documenting ICE activity. The witnesses also said the federal government’s lack of transparency makes it difficult to know how many people have been detained or deported and argued that the harm extends to both immigrants and citizens.
Committee members asked questions about ICE entering homes without judicial warrants, federal claims about constitutional limits, and access to counsel for detainees moved out of state. The witnesses said that out-of-state detention, poor locator systems, paid phone access, and lack of privacy make legal representation difficult or impossible, and that civil-rights remedies often come too late because people are removed before cases are resolved. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the committee moved from opening statements into testimony and member questions.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Feldman, just to summarize our public testimony procedure for today's hearing, each author Public testimony
- We already did the support testimony. Tony.
- Thank you very much for your testimony.
- Thank you very much for your testimony today.
- So I appreciate your testimony today.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (03/24/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
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please If you have written testimony, please If you have written testimony - That concludes my testimony. >> Thank you very much.
- pass on the written testimony as well. pass on the written testimony as well.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/23/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- testimony, Mr. Carter. testimony, Mr. Carter.
- the close of our official testimony. the close of our official testimony.
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Anthony your testimony. Sure, Mr. Chair. Anthony your testimony. - testimony when you're ready. testimony when you're ready.
- Written testimony is encouraged.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So we'll go ahead and begin our testimony on bills.
- Little, appreciate your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony.
- Your testimony is spot on, but... Your testimony is spot on.
- And her testimony, I think your testimony really made a difference with the committee members, and we
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending.
The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your testimony, Mr. Munir. Ms.
- Thank you for your testimony, Mr. Munir. Ms.
- , for listening to my testimony, for listening to my testimony, Miss<01:24:52.480>
Manilis. - I offered testimony Minnesota Counties.
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when and prepare to offer your testimony when and prepare to offer your testimony
Keywords:
youth intervention, funding, mental health, education, community programs, HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Health Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 2
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I was struck by something I heard in testimony earlier: that, you know, it's a need to protect public
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who <00:20:11.039>came we seen so many testimonies who came we seen - so many testimonies who came forward<00:20:12.559>
in <00:20:12.720>front <00:20:12.919> - Chair—Representative Pinto, um, the testimony is always moving to me.
- We all heard the testimony. There may well be work that we can do.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There’s some written testimony regarding House Bill 4336 as well.
- If not, we will now move on to public testimony. Thank you, members. The chair calls Sarah.
- Thank you for your... ... testimony.
- We will proceed with testimony and bring you back up to close. The chair calls.
- Okay, we will proceed with testimony.
Bills:
HB660, HB4845, HB3902, HB5396, HB4615, HB1825, HB1403, HB4336, HB4585, HB4371, HB863, SB1589, HB5223, HB3195, HB2734
Keywords:
child protective services, adult protective services, caseload limits, call processing goals, child-care licensing, employee workload, reporting requirements, employee caseload limits, protective services, workload management, accountability, Department of Family and Protective Services, employee goals, call processing, child care, human resources, government accountability, Medicaid, provider enrollment, revalidation
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 22, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Chair: WE ARE IN PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON THE AMENDMENT. DEBATE. YOU ARE RECOGNIZED TO CLOSE.
- DO WE HAVE ANY PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON THE BILL? YOU ARE RECOGNIZED CLOSE.
- WE HAVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
- PUBLIC TESTIMONY. GUSS FOR BELLA AIRLINES FOR AMERICA WAIVING IN SUPPORT.
- WE ARE IN PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll move into testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. Is there anyone from the public that wishes to testify?
- Thank you for your testimony. Is there anyone else that wishes to testify from the public?
- Thank you for your testimony.
- We will not be taking new testimony.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 31st, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, we had testimony on it, uh, they.
- I, I, I don't know what they might think, but we had testimony on it and the testimony on it was they
- If not, we'll proceed to testimony. Chair calls Beaman Floyd.
- If there are no further questions, we'll proceed to testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. Thank you for being here. Thank you, sir.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 31st, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, we had testimony on it.
- I don't know what they might think, but we had testimony on it.
- If not, we'll proceed to testimony. The Chair calls Beeman Floyd.
- Thank you for your testimony. Thank you for being here. Thank you, sir.
- Hearing none, we'll move to testimony and respect your right to close.
Keywords:
gift card fraud, counterfeit gift card, gift card tampering, gift card theft, prepaid card, stored value card, retail fraud, financial crimes, consumer protection, organized retail crime, gift card skimming, magnetic stripe, chip card, redemption information, gift card packaging, Penal Code, felony theft, state jail felony, third-degree felony, second-degree felony
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 26, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no public testimony in the amendment, is there debate?
- Seeing no public testimony in the amendment, is there debate?
- Seeing none, we are in public testimony.
- Seeing no questions, there's no public testimony on the amendment.
- Seeing no questions on the bill, we're into public testimony.
Summary:
The Health Care Budget Subcommittee began with a roll call confirming a quorum, then heard a presentation of the proposed health care budget. The chair said the overall health care budget would total $46.7 billion, a 2.1% decrease in total spending and a 3% increase in general revenue, while reducing 3,585 state FTE. He highlighted funding for Medicaid, KidCare, developmental disabilities services, opioid settlement spending, mental health facilities, senior services, school health nurses, veterans’ dental care, and veterans nursing home improvements. The chair also presented PCB HCB 25-01, a conforming bill that eliminates the Health Care Innovation Program, the Health Care Innovation Council, and the revolving loan program; makes changes to cancer research and graduate medical education provisions; and adjusts Medicaid rebate-related language. The conforming bill passed favorably after no questions, public testimony, or debate.
The committee then considered CS/HB 47 on child care. The bill, as explained by Rep. McFarland, would reduce regulation for child care providers in good standing, speed background screening for child care workers, allow provisional hiring status in some cases, create license-exempt status for certain employer-provided child care facilities and DOD child care facilities, and remove outdated paperwork requirements such as the flu brochure. An amendment restored language protecting large family child care homes from being dropped by residential insurers and cleaned up statutory language; it was adopted. Members debated the bill at length, with supporters emphasizing common-sense deregulation and helping working parents, while some members raised concerns about safety, early learning quality, and the loss of informational reminders to parents. The bill was reported favorably.
The subcommittee also heard HB 1553 on a uterine fibroid research database. Rep. Dunkley explained that the bill would require health care providers to submit identified fibroid data to DOH so it can be de-identified for a research database, after the department had been unable to use prior de-identified submissions reliably. An amendment removed the current appropriation and was adopted. Members spoke in strong support, noting the prevalence of fibroids and the value of better diagnosis and treatment data. The bill passed favorably.
Finally, the committee heard HB 1529, which addresses the home health aide program for medically fragile children. Rep. Tremont said the bill would direct AHCA to seek a federal waiver so parents’ earnings from caring for their children would not count against Medicaid eligibility, and would revise training requirements and remove mandated annual program assessments. The bill drew supportive public testimony from home care stakeholders, had no debate, and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Public testimony will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
- All right, thank you for your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. The chair calls Christopher O'Keefe, and you are. Mr.
- I appreciate your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. All right. Thank you for your time.
Keywords:
family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, fencing, reservoirs, local government, regulation, land use, conservation capacity, property regulation, fence regulation, reservoir safety, county authority, fencing regulations, counties
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll close public testimony.
- Okay, we have no cards on the SCR-18, public testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony.
- We'll open public testimony.
- If not, public testimony will be closed.
Keywords:
school safety, Foundation School Program, education funding, student allotment, Texas education, SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Appreciate your testimony. Mr. you. Appreciate your testimony. Mr.
- Summers described it. testimony, that's exactly what I hear testimony, that's exactly what I hear from
- for your testimony. I appreciate it. for your testimony. I appreciate it.
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on opportunity to provide testimony on opportunity to provide testimony on - So, thank you for taking the time to hear my testimony.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Before I hear testimony, we'll go back to the committee.
- All right, so then why don't we turn to testimony from the public?
- Please line up so I can get a sense of how long the testimony is going to be.
- All right, so then why don't we turn to testimony from the public?
- One is you heard testimony indicating that, you know, You heard testimony indicating that this has fallen