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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Fraud Committee Meeting - 2025-09-17
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- After that, we will move to public testimony and member questions. Chair Pinto.
- You may, once we proceed with your testimony; you are not recognized.
- We look forward to your testimony. This is an ongoing and difficult topic.
- Thank you all for your testimony. Questions after the public testimony. Thank you. Thank you.
- For the record, please proceed with your testimony. Rachel Lean. Good morning, everyone.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Texas Ethics Commission Jun 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you swear or affirm the testimony you'd like to give on this matter is the truth, the whole truth,
- Uh, do you swear or affirm that the testimony about to give this matter is the truth, the whole truth
- Each person's testimony will be limited to 2 minutes.
- McDermott to introduce each appeal, then you'll have 2 minutes for testimony and any additional time
- Do you swear or affirm that the testimony you're about to give in this matter is the truth, the whole
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Public testimony is limited to two minutes. We're trying to get through some bills.
- If there are no further questions, we'll proceed to public testimony.
- No further questions, we'll proceed to public testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 23rd, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Proceed to testimony. The Chair calls up Brett Besselman.
- We'll proceed to testimony. The Chair calls up Tom Oney.
- We'll proceed to testimony.
- We'll proceed to testimony. The chair calls up Scott Leaton.
- ...I just want to thank you so much for your testimony.
Bills:
HB886, HB1514, HB2434, HB2688, HB2802, HB3161, HB3221, HB4029, HB4339, HB4591, HB4774, HB4802, HB4853, HB5627, SB1737
Keywords:
retirement, supplemental payment, benefits, Employees Retirement System, eligible annuitants, legislation, annuity, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age, DROP program, actuarial studies, pension benefits, municipal retirement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Move to testimony. Chair call Steve Swanson. Rena Honia and Matthew McCormick.
- All right, thank you very much for your testimony, uh, Mr. McCormick.
- Alright, thank you very much for your testimony, Mr. Swanson.
- Alright, thank you very much for your testimony.
- Thank you. 2 minutes, please. 2 minutes on your testimony. Yes, sir.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM-JDC, WAM DEFER, WAM, WAM DEFER Public Hearings 04-01-2025
Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- No oral testimony. If you're interested in reviewing written testimony, please go to our website.
- No oral testimony. If you're interested in reviewing written testimony, please go to our website.
- The recommendation is to pass unamended and we'll let the committee report reflect the AG's testimony
- Recommendation is to pass an amendment and we'll let the committee report reflect BNF's testimony to
- committee report reflect BNF's testimony committee report reflect BNF's testimony to<00:16:07.839
Summary:
The committee took up a long decision-making agenda on numerous House bills, largely in the tax, appropriations, public safety, agriculture, and land-use areas. Early action included HB 476, which passed with amendments after discussion of tax impacts and a committee report change; HB 796 also passed with amendments to protect several individual income tax credits from the bill’s effect. Other measures were advanced with amendments or without changes, including HB 1059, HB 1145, HB 1173, HB 1439, HB 800, HB 934, HB 990, HB 101, HB 106, and a series of bills in the 1026–1055 range, many of which were passed unamended or with technical/effective-date changes. Several bills were deferred, including HB 1147, HB 807, and later items on the agenda.
The committee also approved a number of policy and agency-structure changes. HB 430 was amended to create or expand an internship/workforce development program with reporting requirements; HB 505 and HB 506 were amended to adjust appropriations and FTEs; HB 774 added an appropriation section for two FTEs; HB 1052 limited use of universal service fund money; HB 1296 shifted a reporting requirement from BNF to the Department of Defense; and HB 1064 moved the State Fire Council and Fire Marshal Selection Commission to the Department of Law Enforcement and set the fire marshal salary. HB 427 made major biosecurity-related changes, including moving the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity in 2026 and adding new appropriations. HB 830 was amended to allow third-party historic preservation reviewers under ethics and conflict rules, with a two-year sunset and committee-report comments on vacancies.
Public safety and regulatory bills also moved forward. HB 302 on cannabis drew opposition from Senator Awa, who said it would shut down a medical provider in his district; the bill nevertheless passed with amendments adding criminal penalties, enforcement authority, and a 2027 effective date for cultivator licenses. HB 306 on water code penalties passed unamended, HB 860 on liability for road resurfacing passed with amendments to limit liability to the work actually performed and eliminate joint and several liability, and HB 141 on public land leases passed with technical amendments. HB 1159 establishing a commercial harbor emergency evacuation working group passed as is, and HB 1482 on hemp passed with amendments exempting existing permit holders and certain retailers, aligning THC limits, and setting a far-future effective date. Most votes were adopted without recorded opposition, though several members noted reservations on specific measures.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have public testimony on it.
- That is the end of public testimony. Senators, we're in debate.
- Senators, I am showing no other public testimony on the amendment.
- Showing no other public testimony, senators, we are in debate on the bill as amended.
- I'm showing no further public testimony. Senators, we are in debate. Any debate?
Summary:
The committee heard several bills and amendments, beginning with CS/SB 498 on trust fund interest for IOTA accounts. The sponsor said a 2023 Florida Supreme Court rule sharply increased interest paid into legal aid funding, creating a windfall and making participation difficult for banks. An amendment was adopted requiring savings institutions to pay the higher of 0.25% or the highest comparable rate offered on certain non-IOTA accounts, and the bill then passed favorably after testimony from banks, legal aid representatives, and other stakeholders both supporting and opposing the measure.
The committee also approved CS/SB 232, which clarifies Florida’s consumer collection law applies only to phone calls during restricted hours and not emails or text messages, after a delete-all amendment and supportive testimony from industry groups. It then approved SB 132, as amended, to designate gold and silver as legal tender and set rules for custody, audits, electronic transfer, and government acceptance of payments; supporters called it a sound-money measure, while the banking association said it still had unresolved technical concerns.
Later, the committee passed SB 1466 to create a trust fund for the My Safe Florida Home Program, with an amendment funding it from 20% of collected insurance premium tax revenue. It also considered SB 1206 on transportation network company insurance, reducing coverage during the “dead-leg” period before a rider is picked up from $1 million to lower limits; the bill drew sharp opposition from trial lawyers and support from insurers and some business groups, and the committee adopted a clarifying amendment before reporting the bill favorably. Finally, CS/SB 924 on fertility preservation for cancer patients was amended several times to narrow scope and clarify coverage rules, then passed favorably after debate over cost, preauthorization, and post-treatment storage obligations. The committee adjourned after allowing technical and conforming changes to implement the adopted amendments.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 4th, 2025
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- And so also, though, I do ask for those who are giving public testimony.
- The public testimony before we go to committee.
- At this point, we're going to audience testimony.
- Five folks, please come up and give testimony.
- And give your public testimony.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- proceed with your testimony? proceed with your testimony?
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the <00:27:45.480>behalf <00:27:45.880>of < - Jackson's testimony with us today. And, uh, Ms.
- Are there >> Thank you for your testimony.
- And thank you, Director, as testimony.
Keywords:
public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Anybody >> Thank you for your testimony.
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- Thank you for your testimony.
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we're going to go right into testimony.
- And um first to go right into testimony.
- Um and so we'll start with testimony.
- daughter Kayla's voice in the testimony daughter Kayla's voice in the testimony I<00:18:34.160><
- a couple weeks ago and the testimony a couple weeks ago and the testimony I've<00:18:38.960>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh please proceed with your testimony.
- Uh, Representative Olsen, I testimony.
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I'm testimony. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm testimony. Thank you, Mr. Chair. - Uh, no other public testimony."
- Thank you for that testimony. We time. Thank you for that testimony.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/19/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- State your full name for the record and commence your testimony when you're ready.
- Thank you, Senator Kac, and thank you all for your testimony and for the work that you do.
- Chair, and thank you for your testimony.
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when record and commence your testimony when record and commence your testimony
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/27/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, I don’t know that we need to have any more testimony.
- Please identify yourself and proceed with your testimony.
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for today to provide our testimony for today to provide our testimony for Senate - We had testimony of Mr.
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thank happy to uh all right testimony thank happy to uh all right testimony
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Suicide prevention in bridge design and construction 3/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh please introduce yourself and then proceed with your testimony. Thank you, sir.
- yourself and then uh proceed<00:01:38.000>
with <00:01:38.240>your <00:01:38.400>testimony - proceed with your testimony. proceed with your testimony.
- Thank you very much for being here and your testimony.
- We'll go to our online your testimony.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate your testimony.
- Proceed with testimony.
- I know you come here a lot, and we really appreciate your testimony.
- We will proceed with testimony. The chair calls Charles Reed.
- We'll proceed with testimony.
Bills:
HB1531, HB2667, HB2809, HB2865, HB3589, HB3151, HB3748, HB3750, HB4419, HB4643, HB3597, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131
Keywords:
workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/10/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- um so we heard quite a bit of testimony um so we heard quite a bit of testimony from<00:11:51.440
- testimony testimony um<00:42:37.960>
just <00:42:38.119>a <00:42:38.280>little < - And to conclude my testimony, Mr.
- I'm passing around his testimony.
- Okay, thank you for your testimony.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll hear testimony by calling the entire panel at once.
- After verification, we'll hear that witness's testimony. We'll then proceed...
- Thank you for your testimony. Yes, sir. At this time, the chair calls.
- Thank you for your testimony. At this time, Chair. Well, so Mr.
- I'm going to refer you all to the testimony that we've made previously.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll start with testimony.
- We have a letter, and there's testimony that we provided you in a packet.
- All right, we'll go to testimony. The Chair calls Russel Bainey...
- And we do have witness testimony, so. I do yield for them as well.
- This testimony cannot be characterized as anything more than conjecture.
Keywords:
agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs
Summary:
The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/13/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name for the record and offer your testimony. Thank you, Mr. Chair, members.
- Thank you for your testimony. No one else in the audience wishing to weigh in on this bill?
- thank you thank you for your testimony thank you thank you for your testimony um<00:21:07.720>
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thank and go ahead with your testimony thank and go ahead with your testimony- State your name and give us your testimony. Mr.
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Keywords:
mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds