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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/21/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Do you do you have written testimony? >> Do you do you have written testimony?
- >> as written testimony or not. >> as written testimony or not.
- written testimony that isn't handed in. written testimony that isn't handed in.
- You also mentioned in your testimony You also mentioned in your testimony that<05:17:30.958>
- I'm not a doctor and so the testimony I'm not a doctor and so the testimony that<05:26:18.958>
NH
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Thank you very much for your testimony. Um, do you have the list? I'm assuming Mr.
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for I've been in several testimonies for that. - I very much appreciate the opportunity to submit written testimony, which is being circulated.
- And with that, I will close my testimony. Thank you.
- I think the testimony is fresh. Um, that this is a right that is already on public property.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/29/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (04/23/2025)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- thank you for your testimony today. thank you for your testimony today.
- Seeing none, thank you for your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony.
- Thank you very your testimony today.
- anyone else like to give any testimony anyone else like to give any testimony on<01:03:11.200>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I think I know what I'm your testimony.
- work and appreciate your testimony. work and appreciate your testimony.
- Thank you for your artistic and positive testimony.
- Any other testimony from the public? Don't be shy.
- Any other testimony from the public? Don't be shy.
Bills:
HF2563
Keywords:
HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We have submitted our written testimony.
- support that's all the written testimony support that's all the written testimony we<00:31:41.399
- We have submitted written testimony and strong support.
- <00:54:19.760>
thanks submit on my written testimony thanks submit on my written testimony - We for the most part stand on our written testimony.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several Judiciary-related measures. SB 94 would increase the mandatory minimum jail term for a first knowing or intentional violation of a temporary restraining order from 48 to 72 hours. The Office of the Public Defender and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence opposed the bill, arguing the current penalty is effective, the measure treats very different conduct the same, and the mental health assessment language is unclear and could be harmful or misapplied. Some other testifiers were listed in support or opposition, but no vote was taken.
SB 15 would raise the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. The Hawaiʻi Financial Services Association offered comments rather than opposition, suggesting the bill should be clarified as applying to creditor claims rather than property taxes and possibly limited to a primary residence, with restrictions on frequency of use. Committee discussion focused on how the exemption would affect unsecured creditors, the role of recorded mortgages and judgment liens, and whether the bill should instead establish a clearer homestead-style exemption. The bill drew both support and comments, with no action taken during the hearing.
The committee also took testimony on SB 117, which would protect people making sexual misconduct claims from defamation suits unless made with malice; SB 121, a constitutional amendment to give the Senate more time to confirm judicial appointments; SB 14, a reapportionment amendment tied to the decennial census and resident population; SB 175, which would raise the mandatory retirement age for judges and justices from 70 to 75; SB 173, creating a three-year pilot program for free child care for minor children of parties and witnesses attending First Circuit court hearings; and SB 261, increasing juror pay from $30 to $50 per day. Testimony on these measures was generally supportive in the case of SB 175, SB 173, and SB 261, with some opposition on SB 14 and SB 117. On SB 173 and SB 261, committee members asked questions about practical implementation, and on SB 261 the State Bar Association said the increase was overdue and intended to encourage jury participation.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any public testimony on the bill? No public testimony members or any debate on the bill?
- You have survived question answers and we're going to public testimony. We have some just kidding.
- Alright echoes echoing the sentiments of her counterpart that it concludes concludes public testimony
- Is there any public testimony? I skipped the cloud. They don't have any questions.
- We really are in public testimony now.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, at this time we will continue taking testimony on oh excuse me, we need to House Committee on
- Members, at this time, we will continue taking testimony on SB 519.
- We heard public testimony on HB 4811 in committee on April 15th.
- OK, seeing none, we will move on to, uh, public testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. Members, any questions? Vice Chair Flores.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, at this time, we will continue taking testimony on SB—oh, excuse me, we need to— Meeting on
- At this time, we will continue taking testimony on SB 519. This time the chair calls.
- We heard public testimony on. HB4811 was heard in committee on April 15th.
- Seeing none, we will move on to public testimony. This time, the chair calls Matt Wagner.
- Thank you for your testimony. Members, any questions? Vice Chair Flores?
Bills:
HB370, HB738, HB2935, HB3227, HB4103, HB5259, SB519, SB1350, SB1247, SB1248, SB2112, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR59, HCR109, HCR111, HCR135, SCR6
Keywords:
HB 370, Events Trust Fund, Texas events funding, sports eligibility, women's sports, girls' sports, biological sex, transgender athletes, sex-segregated sports, athletic competition, event subsidies, tourism funding, site selection organization, anti-trafficking plan, female athletes, public funding, economic impact, sports policy, Rosenwald Schools, historical preservation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll be limiting testimony to two minutes out of respect for the members.
- Please do not repeat testimony from the witnesses before you. Please silence your phone.
- Members, I'd like to continue the practice of reserving questions until the end of each testimony.
- We'll be limiting testimony to two minutes out of respect for the members.
- Members, I'd like to continue the practice of reserving questions until the end of each testimony.
Keywords:
high-speed rail, Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, public-private partnership, comprehensive development agreement, CDA, Interstate 35, I-35 corridor, Dallas, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, intercity passenger rail, rail infrastructure, private entity, transportation infrastructure, rail corridor, passenger rail, infrastructure finance, vehicle registration
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to remind the public that testimony will be in person for these and future hearings.
- We also accept written testimony through the position letter portal on the committee's website.
- These witnesses will have three minutes each to provide their testimony.
- Thank you for testimony. ...for being a water manager in the valley. Thank you for the testimony.
- Thank you for the testimony. We open it up to members of the public in support.
Summary:
The Local Government Committee met on March 26 and heard four bills, beginning as a subcommittee until quorum was established. The chair opened with housekeeping rules, including that testimony would be in person only and that disruptive conduct would not be tolerated. AB 59 by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry was heard first; it would remove the sunset on Reclamation District 108’s authority to participate in hydropower projects. The author, Colusa County representatives, and water district officials said the change would support long-term financing, lower energy costs, and help the district continue water stewardship. No opposition was presented, and the bill was later reported out 7-0.
AB 417 by Assembly Member Carrillo was then presented as a measure to streamline and clarify laws governing enhanced infrastructure financing districts (EIFDs) and community revitalization and investment authorities (CRIAs). Supporters, including the sponsor and planning, city, and flood control representatives, said the bill would improve local governments’ ability to fund affordable housing, climate adaptation, transit, fire mitigation, and other infrastructure without raising taxes. One opponent objected to the CRIA provisions, arguing that CRIAs retain eminent domain authority and asked for an amendment to remove that authority. The bill was passed after quorum was established, with the chair noting it would improve functionality while preserving transparency and public participation.
AB 533 by Assembly Member Flora reauthorized health care districts that own or operate hospitals or clinics to use the design-build process for construction projects after the prior authority sunset on January 1, 2025. The author and supporters from the Association of California Health Care Districts, the Design-Build Institute of America, and engineering and hospital groups said the measure would restore a useful financing and construction tool without changing public contracting requirements. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 7-0. The committee also approved AB 1030 on the consent calendar, and after roll calls on the remaining items, all measures were reported out of committee.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Task Force on Child Protection - 01/08/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Thank you for that testimony.
- Thank you for that powerful testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/09/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you so much for your testimony.
- We heard in total about 12 full hours of testimony, and we took, like I said, some written testimony.
- , about 12 full hours of testimony, about 12 full hours of testimony, and<00:51:43.760>
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- some of that testimony some of that testimony cuz<01:46:35.920>
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Summary:
The Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee met to discuss worker misclassification, beginning with approval of the March 4, 2026 minutes and a note that a late-posted bill would not be heard at this time. Chair Pinto opened the hearing by framing misclassification as timely and invited Lea Takapu of the Attorney General’s office to explain the issue. Takapu described misclassification as labeling workers as independent contractors when they are really employees, which can deprive workers of minimum wage, overtime, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and other protections while also reducing tax revenue. She said the Attorney General’s office and the MEAP partnership have been working on the issue and cited estimates that Minnesota workers lose billions annually and the state loses hundreds of millions to over a billion dollars in revenue, while noting that legitimate independent contracting is not the target.
Members questioned how the committee could rely on estimates when the exact number of misclassified workers is unknown. Takapu responded that the figures were based on studies and complaint data, and that underground or undocumented work makes exact counts difficult. Chair Pinto noted the numbers were estimates and referenced a 2024 Legislative Auditor finding that Minnesota lacked an adequate, coordinated approach to proper worker classification, while saying progress had been made since then.
Several industry witnesses then testified in support of stronger enforcement. Kevin Pranis of LiUNA said misclassification remains rampant in parts of construction, especially drywall, stucco, thin stone, and broadband installation, and argued it is tax, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation fraud that harms law-abiding contractors and taxpayers. Matt Wollers of Braxton and Sons said his company loses bids to competitors that misclassify workers, creating a labor-cost advantage of 30% or more, and asked for meaningful enforcement rather than new legislation, including regular unannounced jobsite visits. Jesse Madison of Purple Tally Productions said misclassification is anti-competition and described examples from live events and entertainment, urging front-end checks on workers’ compensation, unemployment coverage, and W-2 versus 1099 status before work begins. The next testifier, Ben Ballou of the Minnesota Nurses Association, began his remarks as the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/21/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Next we have you for your testimony.
- continue with your testimony. continue with your testimony.
- testimony.
- <01:10:52.560>
Good testimony. Yes. Thank you. Good testimony. Yes. Thank you. - Thank you for your testimony.
Bills:
HF2312
Keywords:
higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (03/26/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So, is there any was there any testimony So, is there any was there any testimony in<01:07:14.000
- question that there was no uh testimony question that there was no uh testimony from<01:07:44.880
- Thank you for your testimony. Do we you. Thank you for your testimony.
- We have questions from the testimony.
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Senator Thank you for your testimony, Senator Thank you for your testimony
NH
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (02/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- clarify is it your sort of testimony clarify is it your sort of testimony that<04:05:50.040>
- Based on not just testimony from last year's version of this bill, but based on the testimony and various
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and of bill but based on the testimony and of bill but based on the testimony - I would like to focus my testimony.
- I would like to focus my testimony.
Summary:
The committee first heard CACR 6, a proposed constitutional amendment by Representative Keith Ammon to recognize a fundamental right to use computation resources. Ammon argued that computing is now essential to daily life, speech, education, and economic opportunity, and said the amendment was intended to push back against government or corporate restrictions, citing a 2023 federal executive order on AI registration and reporting as an example of the kind of precedent he wanted to oppose. He said the proposal should be simple and clear because it would go to voters, and he compared the right to compute to other constitutional rights that do not require the government to provide the underlying tools.
Committee members raised concerns about the breadth of the language, including whether it could affect encryption, authentication, network security, energy use, and other regulatory issues. Representative McFarland questioned whether the amendment could interfere with security measures, while others asked whether it would prevent ordinary network management such as throttling or require the state to provide internet access or hardware. Ammon responded that the right would not entitle someone to other people’s resources and said encryption and similar issues would sort themselves out. Several members also raised concerns about child safety, public safety, and whether existing laws could still regulate misuse of computing; Ammon said reasonable limits would still apply, similar to other constitutional rights. Sarah Scott of Americans for Prosperity testified in support, saying the amendment would protect innovation, individual autonomy, and economic competitiveness by preventing overregulation. After questions concluded, the chair closed the hearing on CACR 6.
The committee then opened House Bill 615, sponsored by Representative Dan Maguire, which would substantially rewrite the state’s drug-forfeiture law. Maguire said the bill is intended to improve fairness and efficiency in cases where property such as cars or cash is seized in connection with drug offenses, noting that the criminal case and the civil forfeiture case are currently handled separately, with the property case prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office. He explained that the bill addresses courtroom procedure for these forfeiture actions and is meant to make the process more specific and orderly.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/10/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, when we heard testimony on this, there was testimony about how child support...
- The family court is a part of it. lot of testimony um in here from one lot of testimony um in here from
- committee, we actually heard testimony committee, we actually heard testimony um<04:16:50.000>
- We really do appreciate it uh testimony.
- I don't Your testimony was wonderful.