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MN
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- Thank you, Chair your testimony.
- I'll uh, Lee and Kristen's testimony.
- Identify yourself and go testimony.
- Uh, up Thank you for your testimony.
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Thank <00:38:10.480>you, testimony. Yes. Thank you, testimony.
Keywords:
short-call substitute, substitute teacher, substitute teaching license, pilot program, teacher shortage, education workforce, school district, charter school, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, background check, paraprofessional, education support personnel, temporary license, substitute training, retaliation, teacher pay, daily substitute pay, Minnesota education law, education innovation
MN
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- Are we ready then to begin testimony? Nothing further?
- as we detail in our written testimony as we detail in our written testimony this<00:26:35.279>
- If you'd identify yourself for the record, we're pleased to have your testimony.
- as some of the previous testimony.
- I really do appreciate all the testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/18/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the testimony, and we're going to close the testimony and is there a motion to move into
- I’m going to hand in to the committee testimony from Forum Energy.
- I’m going to hand in to the committee testimony from Forum Energy.
- Thank you for your testimony, Senator Ros. Thank you, Mr.
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I'm described in my prior testimony I'm described in my prior testimony I'm
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And by your testimony, we can see that that's not the case.
- And by your testimony, we can see that that's not the case.
- Just give me a moment to find it in my testimony here.
- Just give me a moment to find it in my testimony here.
- Hanmi touched on it in her testimony.
Summary:
The committee held an oversight hearing on a state audit examining California’s community college transfer process and whether streamlining it could improve access to bachelor’s degrees. Opening remarks from legislators emphasized that California’s transfer system is central to equity and workforce development, but that only about one in five transfer-intending community college students complete a transfer within four years. Members highlighted disparities by race, region, campus, and major, and pointed to confusion created by differing requirements across the UC, CSU, and community college systems, including limits and inconsistencies in the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), TAG, and major-specific prerequisites.
State Auditor’s staff said the audit found that while UC and CSU systemwide enroll more transfer students than the Master Plan target, individual campuses and high-demand STEM programs often do not. The audit identified barriers including unclear and varying course requirements, limited counseling and education plans, insufficient counselor staffing at some campuses, and weak equity plans. It also found that many students never even apply because they do not accumulate enough units or cannot navigate the process. The auditor described examples where transfer students with strong preparation were denied at selective campuses and noted that articulation alignment across systems remains limited.
Representatives from UC, CSU, and the Community Colleges responded that transfer remains a top priority and described ongoing reforms. UC cited a new public dashboard, data-sharing agreements, new transfer pathways, and an ADT pilot at UCLA, while saying campus-level capacity and program differences limit how much can be standardized from the system office. CSU said it admits more than 90% of eligible transfer applicants, is expanding transfer planning tools and direct outreach, and is implementing SB 640’s Transfer Success Pathway Program. Community Colleges said transfer reform must focus on clearer credit mobility, more consistent articulation, and broader ADT adoption. Members pressed the systems on inconsistent major requirements, the need for better coordination, and whether campuses are fully prioritizing transfer students; no votes were taken during the hearing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- And we first saw this as a budget amendment, and we filed written testimony.
- I don't think we heard testimony to that. I'm a history major in college.
- We heard testimony to that. As a history major in college, maybe I agree with it.
- Yeah, so just looking at this, so we've got our meeting on the 14th, which does have testimony.
- That's important testimony that we have.
Summary:
The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism met to hear testimony from Chief James Hicks of the Natick Police Department, who chairs the Municipal Police Training Committee, and Chief Thomas Fowler of the Salisbury Police Department. They described the statewide civil-rights-officer model for hate-crime response, the HEART Unit, and MPTC training authority under POST, and urged the commission to recommend incorporating the IHRA definition of antisemitism into police training and to fund that effort. Commissioners asked about how law enforcement should handle antisemitic incidents that may not rise to crimes, the 2022 Mapping Project, masking during protests, and the role of HART; the chiefs said departments can update training quickly, that every department should have a trained civil-rights officer, and that HART’s expertise should be integrated statewide. The commission also approved the October 16, 2025 minutes after correcting an initial procedural error.
The rest of the meeting focused on the draft report, especially the prefatory statement and the definition section. Commissioners broadly praised the report’s scope and the chairs’ work, but offered many edits aimed at tightening language, reducing advocacy tone, and clarifying the “Massachusetts way” of combating antisemitism. Several members wanted stronger emphasis on Massachusetts values, education, moral leadership, and the distinction between hate incidents, hate crimes, and statutory offenses; others urged clearer references to constitutional protections, First Amendment limits, and Attorney General review of legal statements. There was also discussion of whether to keep or remove references to alternative definitions of antisemitism: some commissioners argued that only the IHRA definition should be centered, while others said acknowledging other definitions was factually important and would reflect the range of testimony.
Commissioners also raised specific substantive edits for later sections, including adding examples such as the 2022 Mapping Project, strengthening language on online intimidation, academic boycotts, and divestment campaigns, and clarifying that some conduct may be hateful even if lawful. In the higher education section, members praised recommendations on mandatory training, bystander intervention, trauma-informed responses, mental health supports, and campus climate surveys, while suggesting a few technical edits and additional best-practice examples. No final votes were taken on the draft report during this portion; the chairs said they would incorporate feedback into a revised draft before the remaining meetings and eventual vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Select Committee on Older LGBTQ+ Californians Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If we have time, we will open for public testimony at the end of the three panels in case there are people
- Well, as I said also in my testimony, you know, there is a request from the End the Epidemics coalition
- But I also wanted to query you, though, because I think, and during your testimony, you, you, you, you
- Is there anybody here that wishes to give public testimony that hasn't?
- Is there anybody here that wishes to give public testimony that hasn't?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
No operation of watercraft in a way that threatens uncultivated wild rice beds, HF3896 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please introduce yourself and begin your testimony. >> Thank you, Mr.
- Uh, please introduce yourself and then begin your testimony. >> Sure.
- So that's the end of my testimony.
- <00:13:04.000>
Thank testimony. Thank you very much. Thank testimony. - And hearing testimony public waters.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- For the committee's practice, there is a two-minute time limit on testimony, although members often have
- , that was envisioning 7 to 10, testimony, that was envisioning 7 to 10, not<00:13:32.959>
247. - As indicated in our written testimony, we are in strong support of this measure.
- As indicated in our written testimony, we are in strong support of this measure.
- So we'll stand on our written testimony and thank you for allowing me to offer additional comments in
Keywords:
civil rights, helpline, investigator, data analysis, Aloha United Way, reporting, confidentiality, community support, mandatory retirement, Hawaii Constitution, judiciary, justices, judges, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard SB 2055, which would create a Civil Rights Commission helpline for reports of harms from federal deployments in Hawaii and require annual reporting and a public hearing. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission supported the concept but said the bill should be broadened to cover civil rights and human rights violations more generally, and recommended using existing 211/Aloha United Way infrastructure. Testimony was largely in support, with a few opponents. Members focused on whether the proposed line was really a 24-hour legal hotline or a reporting/referral mechanism, what jurisdiction the commission would have over federal employees, and the estimated costs. The committee chair indicated the bill would move forward with amendments, including adopting HCRC recommendations and adding appropriations for Aloha United Way, database/website development, and staffing.
The committee then heard SB 2152, a proposed constitutional amendment to raise the mandatory retirement age for state judges and justices from 70 to 75. Judge Robert D.S. Kim, the Office of the Public Defender, Earthjustice, Community Alliance on Prisons, the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, United Public Workers, the League of Women Voters, ILWU Local 142, CARES, and others testified in support, arguing that experienced judges improve stability, reduce vacancies, and preserve institutional knowledge. Opponents or skeptical comments were limited, but one member questioned whether the measure was just a temporary fix rather than a broader solution to judicial succession and mentoring.
Members also asked about existing retention and fitness safeguards, including Judicial Selection Commission retention hearings and the Commission on Judicial Conduct’s ability to investigate complaints about a judge’s physical or mental ability to serve. The discussion noted that the measure would still leave those processes in place. No final vote on SB 2152 was taken in the portion provided, but the committee appeared to be moving toward decision-making after questions concluded.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Apr 16th, 2025 at 12:30 pm
North Dakota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, ...subject matter expert testimony in our hearings. In fact, Mr.
- Speaker, is there a demand for subject matter expert testimony in our hearings. In fact, Mr.
- We heard testimony from... ...is already in place today.
- When you look at testimony and support of this bill, 25 people in favor, 25 submitted testimony, you
- I looked at the testimony. I was there.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several procedural motions, including suspending House rules for three legislative days and replacing conference committee members on Senate Bill 2282 and SCR 4007. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups from Grafton/Pleasant Valley and Shiloh School. Later, the House agreed to several conference committee reports and moved a number of measures through final passage or final disposition.
House Bill 1428, which would have created a sales tax exemption for clothing sold by thrift stores or nonprofit corporations, drew extensive debate over tax policy, revenue loss, and possible conflicts with streamlined sales tax rules. Supporters argued it would help lower-income shoppers and nonprofit thrift stores, while opponents said it created an unfair advantage and could reduce state and local revenue. The conference report was adopted, but the bill ultimately failed on final vote, 37-54. House Bill 1440, relating to cigar lounges, was amended in conference and then passed 75-17. House Bill 1460, concerning adult foster care for private-pay adults, electronic monitoring, and a legislative study, was also adopted and passed overwhelmingly, 91-1.
The House then passed Senate Bill 2224, which revises gaming commission structure and gaming stamp requirements, adds Attorney General enforcement provisions, and includes a $25,000 general fund appropriation, by a vote of 88-0. Senate Bill 2327, which expands uses of the agriculture diversification and development fund and appropriates $15 million to it, passed 74-17 after a member was excused from voting due to a personal interest. Senate Bill 2267, creating a regulatory framework for on-site wastewater treatment systems and shifting licensing authority to the Department of Environmental Quality, passed 82-10, and Senate Bill 2276, addressing joint water resource boards for cross-county projects, passed 90-1.
The most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 2160, which would move the state employee health plan from grandfathered status to a non-grandfathered ACA-compliant plan and appropriate about $6.6 million for the transition. Supporters said it would give the PERS board more flexibility, expand preventive and other benefits, and potentially slow premium growth without charging employees premiums. Opponents warned it could raise out-of-pocket costs, add mandated benefits, and shift costs to employees, while also arguing the bill had not been adequately studied. After extended debate, the House passed SB 2160 by a vote of 55-37. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 1318, a pesticide labeling bill, and placed it on final passage, but the transcript ends before the final vote on that measure.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 12, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- testimony. We'll continue on here. testimony. We'll continue on here.
- And testimony to that during committee.
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was pathway and we also as as testimony was pathway and we also as as testimony - One person says in the testimony today.
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Any testimony for Miss Peters? Any testimony for Miss Peters?
Keywords:
right to repair, digital electronics, consumer protection, embedded software, manufacturers, repair providers, tools and documentation, anti-theft measures, blockchain, financial technology, digital innovation, economic development, select committee, trespass, hunting, land use, public access, wildlife, 916, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, in that case, we'll go back to Miss Bears for your testimony. Mr.
- Please introduce yourself for the record and proceed with your testimony.
- Thank you, Mara Deir, for sharing your testimony.
- Thank you. testimony my name is Barbara Bennett I testimony my name is Barbara Bennett I am<00:35:59.640
- Please introduce yourself for the record and proceed with your testimony.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And thank you also to Senator Farnsworth for helping us secure this testimony.
- Board, after holding a meeting and allowing public testimony on the proposed renewal.
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on meeting and allowing public testimony on meeting and allowing public testimony - But with that, and in your own testimony, shouldn't such expenses then... clarification so in your testimony
- shouldn't and and in your own testimony shouldn't and and in your own testimony I<01:17:10.960><
MN
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- You may begin your testimony. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- testimony and you just came in support.
- committee and begin your testimony committee and begin your testimony unless<00:43:11.559>
you - Bergman's testimony. Can you give her a full name? Certainly. Mr.
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um I I'll read um M bergman's testimony um I I'll read um M bergman's testimony
NH
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- regulations and for soliciting testimony regulations and for soliciting testimony from<00:03:41.799
- Okay, thank you for your testimony.
- I appreciate your testimony. Thank you.
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but moment all of the written testimony but moment all of the written testimony - <01:23:53.960>
yesterday written testimony yesterday written testimony yesterday I<01:23:55.199
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/14/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Have have you for your testimony.
- <00:48:44.880>
because raised in the previous testimony because raised in the previous testimony - So, in layman's terms, this testimony.
- If you're coming up here and reading testimony, you don't need to read testimony.
- Uh, you can summarize your testimony.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security 11/21/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Before you begin your testimony, please state your name for the record and then please keep your testimony
- If your testimony veers off subject, I will respectfully ask you to bring your... your testimony, please
- All testimony related to purview.
- However, we will not entertain testimony However, we will not entertain testimony on<00:48:49.680
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I <00:48:53.760>will testimony veers off subject, I will testimony veers off
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Housing Finance and Policy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We ask that you stand on your written testimony if your oral testimony is different from your written
- testimony.
- Decision-making will occur after we hear from those offering testimony.
- Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony.
- I thought I had submitted my written testimony, but perhaps not.
Summary:
The committees met on February 19, 2025, to hear advice-and-consent nominations, beginning with GM 645/GM 650 for Mike Lambert as Director of the Department of Law Enforcement. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state officials, community leaders, nonprofit representatives, and others, who praised Lambert’s collaboration with communities, communication skills, and practical approach to public safety. Several speakers highlighted his work on homelessness, game rooms, community policing, and his ability to work across public health and law enforcement lines. Lambert told the committee he has 22 years of law enforcement experience, including patrol, community policing, training, narcotics/vice, and work on fentanyl, internet crimes against children, and ghost guns, and said his priorities would include building community trust, improving training and discipline, and addressing fireworks and firearms enforcement. Senators asked about fireworks, federal collaboration, ports and airport screening, recruitment, pay parity, and whether the department should expand into a more formal state police force; Lambert said he would need time to learn the new port/shipping environment and would support a state police class and expanded enforcement capacity. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion of the transcript provided.
The committee then heard GM 567 for Jean Dello Jr. as chairperson of the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Supporters, including Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice and Hawaii Paroling Authority staff, described him as honest, ethical, fair, and experienced in balancing public safety with rehabilitation and re-entry. Dello said he came out of retirement in 2021 to serve on the board, and that his background in federal probation and state corrections led him to favor evidence-based practices over simple compliance monitoring. He emphasized the need to weigh public safety with giving inmates a real opportunity to transition successfully back into the community. No final action or vote was announced in the excerpt provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/27/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Does anyone else want to give testimony before the committee on HB 374?
- The committee will come to order, and we’re going to take testimony on HB 138.
- with that I'll uh conclude my testimony with that I'll uh conclude my testimony I<04:14:39.600><
- Thank you for taking my testimony this afternoon. Thank you for taking my testimony this afternoon.
- you take the seat to provide testimony you take the seat to provide testimony please<06:47:45.718
NH
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- Thank you for your testimony. Thank you for your testimony.
- >> Thank you for your testimony. >> Thank you for your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. Lisa none. Thank you for your testimony. Lisa Henderson.
- Thank you for your testimony. questions. Thank you for your testimony.
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We testimony that you are. We testimony that you are.