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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses and Changed Penalties May 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- If there are no further questions, the chair will move on to witness testimony.
- She'll move on to witness testimony. The chair calls Lily Ortiz. Ms.
- I think I heard testimony that it reduces suicide. You know what it reduces?
- Thank you for your testimony. I appreciate it. The chair calls Timothy Mabry.
- And I again, I thank you for your service and I thank you for your testimony.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no more questions, we will proceed to testimony.
- Please identify yourself for the committee and proceed with your testimony.
- Please introduce yourself and proceed with your testimony.
- Thank you very much for the testimony and for the thank yous.
- Please introduce yourself to the committee and proceed with your testimony.
Bills:
HF2435
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If not, we will give you the opportunity to close and thank you, Madam Chair testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. Members, or questions of this witness. I see none.
- Thank you very much for that testimony, Mr. McQueeney. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Thank you for your testimony, Mr. Darby.
- So there's, there's your, uh, thank you for that testimony, or questions. I see none.
Bills:
HB 551, HB 1281, HB 1378, HB 1617, HB 2868, HB 2881, HB 3374, HB 4439, HB 4726, HB 4732, HB 4878, HB 4914, HB 4921, HB 4958, HB 5200, HB 5318, HB 5360, HB 5402, HB 5568, HB 5573, HB 5623, HJR 218
Keywords:
political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- OK, we'll go straight into the testimony. Thank you, ma'am.
- We'll go ahead and go on testimony. First up will be Mr. Steven Bain.
- Um, so that's my testimony. If you have any questions for me, Ms.
- Ma'am, we will reserve your right to close and we'll go straight into the testimony.
- Appreciate your testimony. Thank you. This time the chair calls Ms. Sandra Ramirez.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , we'll probably have to accommodate testimony by restricting it to a three-minute period per testimony
- Members, do you have any questions before we go into our testimony?
- Greatly appreciate your testimony. Thank you. Thank you. No, sir. Mr.
- This time, members, we're going to conduct the next series of testimony.
- I am grateful to have been given the time to present this testimony this morning.
Bills:
HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125
Keywords:
higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine research security risks posed by foreign nationals from countries of risk working at the Department of Energy¿s National Laboratories and necessary mitigation steps. Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I submitted that as testimony.
- I've also... included in my written testimony an idea for DOE to recover stolen IP.
- So I covered these three suggestions in more detail in my written testimony, but briefly I put forth
- And so I think, as I made in my opening statement in my written testimony, the importance of talking
- Richman, let me start with you and your testimony.
Keywords:
national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security
Summary:
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 28th, 2026
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to begin our testimony today.
- I want to begin our testimony today. I want to begin our testimony today.
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kept earlier a lot of testimony kept earlier a lot of testimony kept mentioning - Thank you very much for your testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/24/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for my testimony. testimony. testimony. >> Perfect<00:35:04.560>
timing. - >> Thank you for your testimony. >> Thank you for your testimony.
- I'll provide the written testimony.<02:19:40.399>
Thank <02:19:40.559>you. testimony. - HB1706 paragraph in my testimony.
- And you've received our testimony. And you've received our testimony.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the House and congrats on your first official testimony. Yes, thank you. Yes, thank you.
- The next bill we have testimony on is Senate 2009, an act relative to regional transportation ballot
- Appreciate your testimony. Are there questions from the members? Senator Rausch. Thank you, Mr.
- Thank you very much for your testimony. Thank you. And I do see we have Rep. Michelle Ciccolo here.
- I thought I would potentially submit written testimony, and I will still do that.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on H. 3256, a bill stemming from the Massachusetts Cranberry Revitalization Task Force that would remove Chapter 61A barriers for certain renewable energy projects on non-producing agricultural land. Supporters said the bill would let farmers separate adjacent land from Chapter 61A without a municipal right of first refusal, avoid rollback and advance tax penalties, and use small solar or other renewable projects to generate supplemental income while keeping the farm in operation. Testimony emphasized that the proposal is intended to be “farm-first,” limited to marginal or accessory land, and could also produce local tax revenue for municipalities. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill should be limited to solar, the appropriate project size, impacts on other agricultural sectors, and whether future sales or conversion back to other uses should trigger local rights of first refusal. Witnesses said the bill had been reported favorably in a prior session and noted that similar projects typically involve 20-year leases with extensions.
The committee also took testimony on S. 2009, which would authorize regional transportation ballot initiatives. MAPC and Transportation for Mass argued that the bill would give municipalities and groups of municipalities a flexible tool to raise local revenue for transportation projects such as transit, roads, bridges, bikeways, and pedestrian infrastructure, with sunset provisions so the revenue ends when the project ends. They said the measure would not raise taxes on its own, but would allow local voters to decide whether to adopt a revenue source, and pointed to examples from other states where similar initiatives funded major transit and infrastructure projects. No votes were taken during the hearing.
Testimony was also heard on S. 1922, which would create a Massachusetts fund allowing voluntary taxpayer donations to the UN Least Developed Countries Fund or related 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting climate-vulnerable communities. Climate Reality Project representatives said the bill would let Massachusetts residents support climate resilience projects in the world’s poorest countries at no cost to the Commonwealth, and could serve as a model for other states. Senators questioned how recipient countries and nonprofits would be selected, what safeguards would exist regarding countries such as Yemen, and how taxpayers would know where donations would go; witnesses said the fund would be administered through the UN system and that they would provide more clarification. Rep. Michelle Ciccolo also testified on H. 3051, seeking a one-year deferral of the higher interest rate that applies when deferred property taxes become due after the death of a senior or veteran, saying the current jump to 16% can burden heirs and discourage use of the deferral program. The hearing concluded without any votes or committee actions.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I have tons of testimony, but I am... ...imploring you all to please do something.
- So I can keep going through my testimony or honestly, access is the issue.
- I appreciate your testimony, and I assure you this is a pro-patient committee.
- And appreciate your testimony. I appreciate your time. Thank you.
- I appreciate your testimony.
Summary:
The Senate Insurance Committee met on May 13, 2026, adopted the May 6 minutes, and then took up several bills dealing with pharmacy benefit managers, prescription access, behavioral health coverage, and Citizens Property Insurance. HB 938, as amended, was the main PBM reform measure. After the committee adopted a large amendment set that narrowed the bill, members heard extensive testimony in support from Mark Bloom, Justin Joseph of Capital Rx, and Kathy Ue of Pontchartrain Cancer Center, all emphasizing transparency, pass-through pricing, reverse auctions, and patient access. Supporters described savings from reverse auctions and administrative models, while the cancer center testified that PBM-owned specialty pharmacy requirements can delay cancer medications and create financial hardship. The committee reported HB 938 favorably with amendments.
The committee also heard HB 1154, which prohibits prior authorization for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians, with a $250 cap discussed as a safeguard against higher-cost generics. The bill was supported by representatives from Ochsner Health and the Louisiana State Medical Society and was reported favorably. HB 909, which requires commercial coverage for behavioral health crisis services, was amended to clarify the insurers covered and then reported favorably with support from the Office of Behavioral Health and several outside groups. Testimony on HB 909 focused on reducing emergency room and law enforcement burdens and expanding crisis response capacity across the state.
HB 1187, dealing with excess emergency assessment funds from Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, was explained by the Insurance Commissioner as a way to transfer remaining Katrina-era assessment funds to the Fortified Roof Program. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, SB 511 and SB 512 were deferred and converted into a study resolution approach because there was not yet consensus on the underlying issue. The meeting then adjourned.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your testimony. Yes, Senator. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony. Mm-hmm.
- Thank you for your testimony. Thank you. I don't have a question; I have a comment. Thank you, Mr.
- I want to say that I understand very well the testimony that we just heard...
- So we'll just move the testimony.
- I thank you for your testimony, for sure. Senator Rogers: Yes, ma'am. Does he work at Embry-Riddle?
Keywords:
border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, public safety, immigration, military leave, national guard, employment rights, paid leave, disaster response, veterans services, education programs, funding, appropriation, Yavapai county, lawful presence, public programs, verification
Summary:
The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee approved the February 16, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2416 would appropriate $20 million for DPS border support, including equipment, officer positions, and grants to local governments for border-related prosecutions and detention costs. Supporters, including the Arizona Sheriffs Association, said the funds are fully used each year and are largely spent on drug interdiction; opponents argued the bill’s immigration-related language could expand enforcement and that the money should instead go to health care, education, food assistance, or prevention programs. After debate, the committee passed HB 2416 on a 4-3 vote.
The committee then considered HB 2806, which would require county recorders, ADOT, and AHCCCS to use the federal SAVE system and report citizenship-verification results to JLBC and the Auditor General. The sponsor was absent, and an ACLU representative testified in opposition, arguing SAVE is not appropriate for voter eligibility checks, could disenfranchise eligible citizens, and would likely cause litigation and administrative confusion. Members raised concerns about necessity, due process, and whether the state already verifies citizenship adequately, but the bill still received a do-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote.
HB 2663, a technical cleanup bill updating military leave language for state and local employees who are National Guard or Reserve members, drew no opposition and passed unanimously. HB 2759 would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans Services for grants tied to veterans programs at Yavapai County institutions; testimony described it as helping veterans with housing gaps, emergencies, and professional development while they wait for GI Bill payments. Several members questioned why it was limited to Yavapai County and whether private institutions should be included, with some viewing it as a pilot program and others wanting statewide expansion. It passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If you have written testimony, please hand it in and assume we can read.
- Thank you for your testimony, members, Mia. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Thank you for your testimony. Members or questions to the witness. I see none.
- Thank you for your testimony. Members, or questions of the witness. I see none.
- Thank you for your testimony, members, or questions of this witness. I see none.
Keywords:
temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It may require testimony at court if it's challenge, but they would write a ticket.
- We're going to go to public testimony. We've got Kaylee Peters from AARP. Thank you.
- They they go based on testimony. It doesn't.
- Thank you for your testimony. Lisa. Hurley from Collier County. >> Waiving in support.
- That concludes our testimony today.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Appreciate your testimony. That's all I have for speakers.
- it, is plan to execute on Tuesday after that we've had a chance to look at any of the submitted testimony
- it, is plan to execute on Tuesday after that we've had a chance to look at any of the submitted testimony
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- Written testimony can be submitted via email to Seda Kakarochmahmahmahg and Jason Wentworth at MAHouse.gov
- Thank you for your testimony. Thank you, Senator. Thank you, Chair Ryan.
- We have submitted written testimony, but we'd like to go on the record in support of House Bill 5429,
- Thank you all for your testimony from the committee. Thank you.
- We've all heard the news from the testimony today.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 21st hearing and took up late-filed bills, with testimony focused mainly on firefighter and police personnel matters. The committee heard strong support for H.5429/H.6138, Governor Healey’s bill to provide injured-on-duty compensation and full pay and benefits to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinelli after he was seriously injured while instructing at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Testimony from Rep. Simon Cataldo, Rep. Rodney Elliott, PFFM leaders, Chelmsford Fire Chief Gary Ryan, and others emphasized that Spinelli was performing public service training work, that the incident exposed gaps in coverage for firefighters serving in academy roles, and that the bill should be a prompt, statewide fix. Several speakers also urged future legislation to address broader policy gaps for DFS support-branch and part-time personnel.
The committee also heard testimony on a Topsfield home rule petition, H.54435, to allow Police Chief Neil Hovey to continue serving until age 68 or retirement. Rep. Kristen Kasner and local officials praised Hovey’s leadership, training, regional coordination, and management of public safety at the Topsfield Fair, and asked for favorable passage. In addition, Sen. Ryan Fattman and Rep. Joe McKenna testified for S.3051, a bill to provide certain retirement benefits to the surviving spouse of fallen Uxbridge Police Officer Stephen LaPorta, describing his death while assisting a stranded motorist in a snowstorm and the town’s support for honoring his family.
PFFM and other police/fire union representatives generally supported the firefighter and LaPorta bills, while PFFM also stated opposition to H.5389, a separate bill authorizing continued employment of the Upton police chief. After testimony concluded, the committee adjourned without taking a recorded vote during the hearing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll limit testimony to two minutes.
- I've passed out my written testimony.
- All right, if there's no further questions, we'll proceed to testimony.
- All right, if there are no questions, we'll proceed to testimony.
- All right, if there are no further questions, we'll proceed to testimony.
Keywords:
residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension, reporting requirements, released time, religious instruction
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences May 7th, 2025
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it really helped with some of the information we got last year from those providing testimony
- They did a very nice job of including facts, figures, and other data in their testimonies.
- In their testimonies.
- If there are no other questions or comments, then a motion would be in order to approve these testimony
- This is a vote to approve the testimony questions for 2025. Andy Noffsinger Meadows. Aye. Dr.
Summary:
The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 7, 2025, with quorum present. The commission approved the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes and then received its annual open government refresher from the Attorney General’s office, which reviewed key requirements under the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, including record retention, response deadlines, exemptions, and meeting notice rules.
Staff then provided a 2025 legislative session update, noting that the legislature passed 23 tax-preference-related bills, with several signed by the governor and others pending. Highlights included bills that extended or repealed certain preferences, added reporting requirements for newspaper and digital content exemptions, authorized JLARC to adjust its work plan when data is unavailable, and created a new exemption for zero-emission buses. The commission approved updates to the 2026 tax preference review schedule, which includes eight preferences in seven reviews, and approved unchanged testimony questions for 2025.
The commission also received the 2025 expedited preference review report covering 52 tax preferences, presented as an interactive table drawing on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies. Staff then outlined the process for developing the next 10-year review schedule for 2027-2036, including surveying the legislature, incorporating new and repealed preferences, and considering a possible rolling 10-year schedule. No public comment was registered. The meeting ended with acknowledgments of Ron Buing’s long service on the commission and an announcement that the next meeting would be held August 6, 2025.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, we do have a two-minute time limit on testimony, and first up for HCR 55 is Diane Maduros with the
- a two-minute time<00:02:59.680>
limit <00:02:59.920>on time limit on time limit on testimony - and uh first up for HCR 55 is testimony and uh first up for HCR 55 is Diane<00:03:06.159>
Maduros - Thank you for your testimony. Thank you for your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met in a room change and first considered two judicial confirmations. It recommended consent for Governor’s Message 767, confirming Kanoi A.D. Jackson as circuit court judge for the Third Circuit (Hawaii County) for a 10-year term, and the motion was adopted with members voting aye and some members excused. The committee then recommended consent for Judicial Communication 28, confirming Sonia H. Toma as district family court judge for the Second Circuit (Maui County) for a 6-year term. The chair noted prior concerns about the nominee, but said staff reviewed court records and found nothing problematic; the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously among those present.
After a brief recess, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 55, which asks the judiciary to convene a working group to study the effectiveness of existing laws on domestic violence, temporary restraining orders, protective orders, and harassment by stalking in preventing continued abuse and harassment. Testimony was generally supportive. The Office of the Public Defender asked to be included on the working group and requested representation from the Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well. The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence also supported including public defenders and said the effort needs funding to be effective. Other testimony emphasized survivor experiences, privacy concerns, and the need for broader research and protections for injured parties.
The chair recommended passing HCR 55 with amendments to include the public defender and a representative from the Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, to allow the judiciary authority to add other participants, and to make additional text changes including removing redundant language. The committee voted to adopt the amended recommendation, and the resolution passed with members voting aye and some excused.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Holding a spouse from working anywhere from 39 to 169 days, some of which we found in testimony 6 to
- Thank you, Jim, for your testimony. Members, any questions?
- Thank you for your testimony. Any other questions, members?
- That was the quickest testimony we've had.
- Ingraham, we do want to say again, thank you for being here this morning and providing that testimony