Video & Transcript Research : 'declaratory statement'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And the Minnesota Department of Revenue issued a revenue statement analysis last session that indicated
- analysis last session revenue statement analysis last session that<00:08:16.199>
indicated <00 - Bold statement. All of our babies are beautiful in tax committee. I have to agree.
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all <00:51:14.720>of better Mr chair bold statement all of better Mr - chair bold statement all of our<00:51:15.000>
babies <00:51:15.280>are <00:51:15.440>
Keywords:
property tax, exemption, leased land, public use, commercial property, HF632, Minnesota property tax, conservation easement, conservation restriction, assessed value, property valuation, tax assessment, real property, land conservation, farmland preservation, natural areas, riparian buffer, water quality, water quantity, county assessor
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So I'm going to keep my statements there and turn it over to the people you really need to hear from.
- Um so I'm going to keep my statement be.
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my <00:46:55.599>statements <00:46:55.839>there <00:46:56.000>and <00:46 - :56.160>
turn there or my my statements there and turn there or my my statements there and turn - Chair, Madam Chair, I'm signing the statement of work.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- including this committee, and every conversation I've had, Representative Elkins could finish my statement
- <01:31:04.000>
could <01:31:04.159>finish <01:31:04.480>my <01:31:04.679>statement - <01:31:05.040>
because elins could finish my statement because elins could finish my statement - Before we close here, just FYI, we had a statement earlier at the beginning of the committee.
- earlier at the beginning had a statement earlier at the beginning of<01:42:24.599>
the <01:42:
Keywords:
health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- He has a statement to talk about, but this bill is a clean bill and it came from the Lottery Office,
- talk about but this bill is statement talk about but this bill is clean<00:15:13.560>
bill <00 - Lead Clor, thank you, and I just want to start off with a clarifying statement to you, Mr. Chair.
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to <00:49:24.960>you off with a clarifying statement to you off with - a clarifying statement to you Mr<00:49:25.440>
chair Mr chair Mr chair oftentimes<00:49:27.520
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I know the statements have been made that they are inert, and I think that’s where we disagree with them
- I know the statements have been made that they are inert, and I think that’s where we disagree with them
- Assistant Commissioner Adela said, “The statements have been made that they are inert, and I think that
- Assistant Commissioner Adela said, “The statements have been made that they are inert, and I think that
- Representative Fischer said, "That is more of a statement.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They asked whether students receive a statement showing that Minnesota is giving them a certain amount
- the student do they get some a statement the student do they get some a statement that<00:24:58.039
- We have their audited financial statements in our packets, and I believe we also have a spreadsheet here
- c> recent 990 we have their audited recent 990 we have their audited financial<01:05:14.960>
statements - in our packets um financial statements in our packets um and<01:05:17.440>
I <01:05:17.520>
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to make sure that people who are doing this work know what they are doing, and when the statements
- We have to make sure that people who are doing this work know what they are doing, and when the statements
- c> support<01:20:02.080>
some <01:20:02.199>of <01:20:02.320>those the statements - in support some of those the statements in support some of those statements<01:20:02.800>
in < - in support are kind of statements in support are kind of undermining<01:20:04.440>
that <01:20
Keywords:
telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Your statement that 40% of our agricultural lands are fallow or being unused for agriculture—define that
- c> 40%<00:41:30.599>
of <00:41:30.760>our <00:41:31.160>agricultural um statement - 40% of our agricultural um statement 40% of our agricultural lands<00:41:33.359>
are <00:41:33.640 - because it allows both HEMA and the Office of Homeland Security, our energy industry reports or statements
- um which allows them to or statements um which allows them to respond<01:10:49.040>
faster <01
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (03/05/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- statement which could be simply an email or handwritten note if this bill were to pass.
- And I said, you know, you really just need a statement.
- You really just need a statement.
- And I said, you know, you really just need a statement.
- You really just need a statement.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The day before that, Senator Mark Warner made a statement; he’s on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
- He made a statement that’s still being... ...being interpreted, but in some ways he said that the new
- I just have a brief statement. Thank you, first of all, so much for being here today.
- I agree with that statement.
- Overlooked, I think that statement resonates with millions of Texans.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/11/26 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So no new provider is allowed to be enrolled until they have financial records or statements for the
- I will note, though, the way that this is written is it's not about false statements; it's about failure
- I also think the statement that it will be the wild west and not a good use of our time is a choice.
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from <02:27:58.160>the <02:27:58.399>Annunciation statements from - the Annunciation statements from the Annunciation families<02:27:59.520>
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Summary:
The House first adopted non-controversial motions, then approved an urgency motion to suspend the rules so Senate File 4476, the human services program integrity package, could move quickly to conference committee before the end of session. The House then adopted a DE amendment to insert House language into the bill, and proceeded to debate several amendments focused on program integrity, fraud prevention, and reporting requirements in human services programs.
Representative Schultz offered Amendment A5 to remove a sunset on the periodic data matching report requirement, arguing the report helps ensure only eligible people receive medical assistance and welfare benefits and should continue to be delivered annually. Supporters said the report had been inconsistently delivered, cited past findings of ineligible recipients, and framed the amendment as a low-cost accountability measure. Opponents, including Representative Nor, said the report had been sent to the chairs, that the issue should be handled through broader HR1-related changes and negotiations with the Senate, and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After roll call, A5 failed on a 63-67 vote.
Schultz then offered Amendment A6, which would require reporting on homelessness programs, including how many people are served, total costs, outcomes, and possible recoupment of funds if reporting is inadequate. Schultz said the state spends tens of millions on homelessness programs without clear results and that better data would help the legislature make decisions and protect taxpayers. Several members supported the idea of more accountability, while others said the state already receives reports, that homelessness work is being done in partnership with stakeholders, and that the amendment was not the best approach. The discussion continued with further comments on homelessness data and program oversight, but no final vote on A6 is shown in the transcript excerpt.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, in particular, it removes the non-effective language at the first two sections, the statement of
- So, in particular, it removes the non-effective language at the first two sections, the statement of
- I don't have the ability to hear absurd statements made and not have a facial reaction.
- made and not have a facial statements made and not have a facial reaction. reaction. reaction.
- statement that students legally are entitled<04:44:08.638>
to <04:44:08.878>the <04:44:
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that statement said, we will now close the executive session on that.
- I want to make that statement under executive session. just be closed off on it.
- So with that statement happy to do that.
- So with that statement said<01:13:06.960>
we <01:13:07.120>will <01:13:07.199>now <01:27:10.800>on of the body would be my my statement on of the body would be my my statement
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think that some kind of a statement from the legislature... law?
- And I think that some kind of a statement<00:38:06.800>
from <00:38:07.920>uh <00:38:08.160 - >
you <00:38:08.320>know <00:38:08.480>legislature The statement from the legislature - organization to make such statements organization to make such statements underscoring<00:58:06.559
- And we have made policy statements and put parameters in place to protect our citizens and to protect
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legislative Commission on Data Practices 12/11/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ends their request with the statement ends their request with the statement that<00:08:00.400>
- They are giving individuals their Miranda warning in order to take their statement.
- They are giving individuals their Miranda warning in order to take their statement.
- They are giving individuals their Miranda warning in order to take their statement.
- They are giving individuals their Miranda warning in order to take their statement.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (10/22/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, those exact statements were said to me over 20 years ago. Okay.
- <01:06:25.039>
from <01:06:25.839>you <01:06:25.920>know we heard uh statements - from you know we heard uh statements from you know from<01:06:26.240>
the <01:06:26.480>public - Uh those that exact statement was do.
- Uh those that exact statement was said<01:06:36.480>
to <01:06:36.640>me <01:06:36.960><
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The language currently reads an annual statement of assurance that no charter school board member, employee
- The language currently reads an annual statement of assurance that no charter school board member, employee
assurance <00:29:23.760>that <00:29:23.919>no <00:29:24.159>Charter statement- of assurance that no Charter statement of assurance that no Charter School<00:29:24.840>
Board - First, I would like to clarify that one of the following statements on the schedule titled Senate File
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDN Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- 2376 for the same reasons that have already been proposed to you, along with just one additional statement
- additional statement additional statement in<01:24:45.840>
the <01:24:46.000>language< - So, as you can imagine, being met with that statement more than once is a little alarming.
- more than once is a little statement more than once is a little alarming.<01:46:01.440>
Is <01 - Um, as a make uh public our statements.
Summary:
The committee on Education met on February 17 and announced it would limit public testimony to one minute because more than a thousand testimonies were expected on one measure. The first bill heard was HB 1934, relating to the Imagination Library of Hawaii. The state librarian and Friends of the Library supported the bill, saying the program is a proven, cost-effective way to improve early literacy and should be expanded statewide for children ages 0 to 5. Friends of the Library said the current 50/50 match requirement would be too difficult to meet immediately and asked for state funding for the first few years to help launch the expansion. Testimony included eight supporters and one opponent, and members asked whether the proposal was an expansion of an existing program; the state librarian said it would expand service beyond currently targeted communities.
The committee then heard HB 20004, which would extend the floating librarian pilot program. The state librarian, Department of Education, HSTA, and several individuals testified in support. Supporters said the program helps address staffing needs and improves student readiness, especially for college and information literacy. One retired community college librarian said school librarians help students prepare for college and are increasingly important in teaching critical evaluation of misinformation and AI-generated content. Members asked about implementation of the existing pilot, including recruitment of certified librarians for neighbor island and Oahu complex areas; DOE said those positions had been identified and recruitment was underway, and existing funds remained intact.
The final major discussion was HB 2398, which clarifies the library system’s role in RNMSP-related projects and public library construction on or near school land. The state librarian and public library system supported the bill, while the Department of Education and Attorney General’s office raised concerns about vague language, especially the phrase “land controlled by the board,” and suggested amendments. In questioning, the state librarian explained that the bill was prompted by conflicts on shared or adjacent school/public library sites, including traffic, pickup and drop-off access, and other operational issues. DOE described significant disruption from one project’s traffic changes and said planning for such projects should involve early coordination and formal agreements. The state librarian responded that the new bill would clarify oversight and help avoid delays and disputes over property control and future renovations.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/03/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- made about the utilities statement made about the utilities having<00:50:55.680>
to <00:50:55.839 - Firstly, there's been a statement by some of the witnesses that there's one employee at the SEC.
- Firstly, there's been a statement by some of the witnesses that there's one employee at the SEC.
- I'm interested in<01:27:00.400>
your <01:27:01.360>statement <01:27:01.840>that < - I don't know that I can agree with the statement you made that it isn't about keeping cost contained.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (01/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I recall that you would often indicate that on the public statements as well, so that's helpful.
- I recall that you would often indicate that on the public statements as well, so that's helpful.
- <00:52:15.079>
that going or or something a statement that going or or something a statement - your testimony can I clarify a statement your testimony can I clarify a statement that<04:17:51.159
- So the statement from OS is that that is the committee's invitation. Did I hear that correctly?
Summary:
The meeting was an introductory organizational session for the House Legislative Administration Committee. Chair Greg Hill and Vice Chair Vanessa Sheen welcomed members, introduced the new clerk and committee staff, and described the committee as generally nonpartisan and focused on bills on their merits. They also noted that many bills are handled on a consent calendar after discussion, and that the committee often works closely with staff, House counsel, and the House clerk on procedural matters.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on committee operations and expectations: how committee reports should be prepared and submitted, the use of electronic submissions, scheduling hearings, and the need for clear bill placards at the witness table for livestream viewers. Members discussed the committee’s calendar, including a proposed conflict with the governor’s budget address, and ultimately settled on moving the remaining hearings to February 19. The chair also emphasized advance notice for absences or amendments, and said executive sessions can be scheduled as time allows under current rules.
House Clerk Paul Smith testified about his role as a nonpartisan officer and said he would be providing informational testimony on a bill affecting a law he sponsored years ago, as well as on a forthcoming PSLF-related bill for legislators. He also spoke about legislative customs, precedents, and the value of parliamentary procedure. The chair concluded with guidance on decorum: arrive on time, avoid interruptions during testimony, keep food out of the room, use electronic devices discreetly, and route questions through the chair for clarification rather than debate.