Video & Transcript Research : 'Testimony'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/03/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- was also testimony that there's a high volume.
- So, when this testimony was brought in front of you last time, there was some testimony that was stated
- Swanson testimony that was stated by Mr.
- begin your testimony. begin your testimony.
- Thank you, Madam your testimony.
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- Thank you very much for your testimony.
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announc you'd like to get that testimony announc you'd like to get that testimony - 00:43:50.839>
both thank you for your testimony on both thank you for your testimony on both bills - Thank you for your testimony, Dr. Peterson.
- We had testimony, and I'm sure we'll hear it again from Mr.
Keywords:
education, mandate relief, school funding, local control, state laws, fund transfers, 1183, house
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 18, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Public testimony. Chair Koster: Tripp Hunter, Florida Farm Bureau, in support.
- We do have some public testimony. Benjamin Stearns, Florida Insurance Association.
- Seeing none, no public testimony. Debate on the amendment or are we debating on the bill?
- Public testimony. Amy Diaz, Business Law Section of the Florida Bar, in support.
- You guys always do a great job, especially when people don't want their 30 seconds of testimony to be
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
JLARC I-900 Subcommittee for SAO Performance Audits Nov 5th, 2025
JLARC I-900 Subcommittee for SAO Performance Audits
Transcript Highlights:
- We will be taking public testimony after the presentation.
- If not, we would at this point proceed to public testimony.
- If not, we would at this point proceed to public testimony.
- However, we have nobody signed in to give public testimony.
- that's been heard today, you can provide written testimony and you can send those comments online to
Summary:
The JLARC I-900 Subcommittee heard a State Auditor’s Office performance audit on special education services, focused on comparing student needs, district identification practices, and funding. Auditors said Washington does not appear to under-identify any particular population for special education, though districts face ongoing challenges with identification, documentation, staffing shortages, and inconsistent referral tracking. They explained that their analysis used statistical models because the true prevalence of disabilities is unknown, and found Washington districts generally clustered near the national average, with little evidence that any demographic group was systematically under-identified.
The audit also found that special education funding has historically been insufficient, with districts collectively covering about $500 million in costs not paid by state or federal sources, and that districts spent about 26% more per student than they received in funding. Auditors noted recent legislative changes that removed the special education enrollment cap and changed the safety net process, but said it was too soon to assess their effects. Their recommendations to OSPI included clarifying what counts as an official special education referral, requiring districts to report referral data even when no evaluation follows, and ensuring the new statewide data system is developed with district input, training, and possibly a mandate for uniform use.
OSPI staff said they concurred with the report and appreciated the work of the auditor’s office and JLARC. During member questions, Representative Paulette raised concerns that the audit did not directly examine prevalence of specific disabilities, such as autism and dyslexia, in vulnerable populations or compare Washington’s identification practices to medical and peer-reviewed prevalence data. Auditors responded that medical prevalence is not known in a systematic way, that educational eligibility differs from medical diagnosis, and that the report’s conclusions should not be read as proving no populations are under- or over-identified. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency May 7th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- have registered to testify, there will be a time limit of two minutes per witness during the public testimony
- Seeing none, thank you for your testimony. Thank you for your testimony, I appreciate it.
- We'll proceed to testimony. The chair calls Steve Kennard. Thank you for being here today.
- Thank you for your testimony. Members, do you have any questions of the witness?
- Parker helped co-lead that council, where the benefits of AI use in Texas were showcased in previous testimony
Keywords:
HCR 141, House Concurrent Resolution, NASA, Houston, Space City, Johnson Space Center, Mission Control, Apollo 11, moon landing, aerospace, commercial space, space exploration, Texas Space Commission, space policy, federal resolution, memorial resolution, Congress, Washington D.C., headquarters relocation, space industry
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/26/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Please introduce yourself for the record and present your testimony.
- I'm just following up on the testimony I'm just following up on the testimony we<00:50:19.440>
- Senator Wiklund said she appreciated Senator Utke bringing the idea forward based on testimony, but she
- Senator Abeler asked whether the committee had already heard this bill and whether testimony had been
- Senator Abeler asked whether the committee had already heard this bill and whether testimony had been
MN
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- >> Thank you very much for your testimony.
- So, thanks for being here today. pretty emotional testimony. So, thanks pretty emotional testimony.
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thank compelling testimony today that thank compelling testimony today
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/9/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We appreciate you being here and look forward to your testimony.
- Please begin your testimony. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- "Please state your name for the record to begin your testimony."
- "Please state your name for the record to begin your testimony."
- Thank you for your testimony, Ms.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- To facilitate this hearing in a timely manner, we are normally enforcing a one-minute testimony limit
- I will be reading a list of individuals who submitted written testimony for each measure.
- If you’re interested in reviewing the written testimony, please go to the legislature’s website.
- We appreciate your understanding and remind you that the committee does have your testimony that we reviewed
- written testimony in support of Mr. written testimony in support of Mr. Wats. Wats. Wats.
Summary:
The Committee on Health and Human Services heard testimony on a series of gubernatorial nominations to health, disability, aging, and advisory boards. Early nominees included Pria Tay for the Kauaʻi Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, who emphasized her 25 years in the mental health field and commitment to community access to training and resources, and Ashley Mishihara for the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee, who described her involvement in the Red Hill response and ongoing concern about protecting the sole-source aquifer and ensuring remediation. Christopher Luthie, nominated to the State LGBTQ+ Commission, said he wanted to advocate for LGBTQ+ residents statewide and help improve programs so people are not overlooked, and he received support from commission member Michael Galuyo Jr., who said the commission had lacked a Hawaii County representative since December.
The committee also heard from nominees to the Radiologic Technology Board, including David Wodsworth and Reena Shimata. Wodsworth said the board should modernize rules and regulations, while the Department of Health supported him and clarified that the board focuses on policy and procedures rather than direct licensing decisions. Shimata said she wanted to help protect patients, technologists, and the public from radiation exposure, and the Department of Health and several medical professionals supported her, with one witness noting that modern technology reduces dose but competent technologists remain essential to avoid unnecessary exposure. The committee deferred GM712, a nomination not present at the hearing, until Monday, March 9.
Additional nominations included Judy Pike for the disability communications/access board, who cited her prior DECAP staff experience and long involvement in disability access work, with strong support from a current board member; Rick Taber for the Policy Advisory Board for Elderly Affairs, who sought a second term and highlighted his committee leadership and long mental health career; Amy Healey Austin for the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, who said she wanted to represent rural health needs and described her leadership roles in West Hawaiʻi health care; and Ed Chevy for DECAB, who stressed the importance of interpreter access and communication access, with support from Christine Pagano. The committee took no final votes in the portion of the hearing provided, and several nominees were told their decisions would be taken up later in the meeting or at the end of the calendar.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/25/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you please state your name for the record and begin your testimony? >> Good morning, uh, Mr.
- Would you please state your name for the record and begin your testimony?
- Please begin your testimony. Good morning, chairs and committee.
- . testimony. testimony.
- Kelly, please state your name for the record and begin your testimony. >> Thank you, Mr.
Keywords:
veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Those providing testimony will be given specific time limits which must be strictly observed.
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be <00:05:00.960>given Those providing testimony will be given Those providing testimony - Mayor, for your testimony. We really appreciate you being here today.
- You've heard testimony. Our most precious resource is our people.
- Davos, for your testimony today. That was very well said.
Bills:
HF3393
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And as I said, we will be taking a public testimony.
- Do we have any public testimony?
- Any further questions or comments to we have public testimony seeing no public testimony.
- Any further questions for the question is, do we have public testimony?
- I haven't heard from the testimony today.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
be <00:00:52.160>given providing testimony will be given providing testimony will be given- uh provide your testimony. uh provide your testimony.
- If you could just begin your testimony. Good afternoon, everyone.
- record and proceed with your testimony. record and proceed with your testimony.
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on if you'd like to get your testimony on if you'd like to get your testimony
Keywords:
intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/13/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Go ahead with your testimony. Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
- Gamberling, for your testimony and kind of the history of this area of statute.
- <00:25:30.840>
given attached to my written testimony given attached to my written testimony - As you know, my testimony is very detailed in terms of written testimony.
- accountability as you know my testimony accountability as you know my testimony is<00:29:51.320>
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, members of the committee, this completes my testimony.
- I think we, I think Representative Hanson directed us to that testimony.
- So I was having difficulty reconciling those two pieces of testimony myself.
- You have two very different pieces of testimony. DOCR. Absolutely. Absolutely.
- I've gone back and I've listened to all the testimony.
Summary:
The committee opened with a moment of silence for a deceased member, then approved the April minutes and heard a presentation from HHS on the Diversion Task Force and related youth services grants. Chelsea Florey described the $750,000 one-time appropriation from HB 1012, the five awarded grants, and how programs in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, and Minot are using the funds for youth diversion, including school-based groups, physical activity, and services for problematic sexual behavior. Members raised concerns about staffing shortages, family engagement, service silos, and whether diversion eligibility rules are too rigid; Florey said the task force is focused on better coordination, broader education about available services, and possible changes to diversion criteria, with the Children’s Cabinet likely to drive broader recommendations.
The committee then received a North Dakota Lottery biennium report from Director Thomas Lawler, who reviewed the lottery’s history, games, retailer commissions, player programs, and revenue distribution. He reported about $67 million in ticket sales for the 2023-2025 biennium, about $16.2 million transferred overall, including roughly $13.6 million to the general fund, plus transfers to drug task force and compulsive gambling funds. Members asked about the compulsive gambling allocation and whether it is set by statute.
Next, the Department of Corrections presented on criminal justice data sharing and reentry. Adam Anderson explained that jails, courts, DOCR, HHS, and other entities use separate systems with limited interoperability, making real-time communication largely manual. He outlined possible hub or point-to-point IT solutions, but noted cost, vendor, identifier, and data-definition challenges. Robin Schmolenberger followed with an update on a Medicaid data exchange project between DOCR and HHS to suspend and reactivate inmate Medicaid coverage automatically and improve care coordination, with full bi-directional exchange expected in fall 2026. The committee also heard from county representatives on 24-7 sobriety program fees and an AG opinion allowing local sheriffs to use cheaper testing options when courts waive fees.
Finally, the North Dakota Racing Commission reviewed a troubling audit. Bruce Johnson acknowledged serious findings involving overspending from the promotion fund, missing grant documentation, a reversed decision on breeders fund eligibility, and repeated procurement violations. He said the commission has begun corrective actions, including monthly tracking of the promotion fund cap, stricter grant documentation, written procurement procedures, and clearer eligibility rules in condition books. Members pressed him on how the overspending occurred, whether the commission board would impose consequences, and whether statutory clarification is needed on the promotion fund limit and related spending rules.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (05/13/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So my have public testimony last week.
- Thanks for your testimony.
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Uh your testimony. Thanks for your work. Uh your testimony. - Thank you so much for your testimony.
- Thank you so much for your testimony. testimony. testimony.
Keywords:
airport workers, wage standards, labor rights, minimum wage, economic equity, surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, consumer rights, automated decision systems, Minnesota Statutes, suitable seating, employee seating, workplace seating, occupational safety, workplace safety, labor standards, employer requirements, chair, stool
NH
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Message 790, the nomination of Karen T. Nakasone to serve as chief judge of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals for a 10-year term. The chair announced that no vote would be taken that day and that the committee would vote on Thursday. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with the chair reading that there were 103 supporters, zero opposed, and one comment.
Supporters included current and retired judges, public defenders, bar association representatives, former elected officials, and community members. They described Nakasone as intelligent, fair, hardworking, well respected, and a strong leader with deep legal experience. Several speakers emphasized her judicial temperament, her work as an advocate and judge, and her community involvement, including leadership in civic and civil rights organizations. One pro se litigant also testified that she had been treated kindly and respectfully by Nakasone in prior interactions.
The Hawaii State Bar Association reported that it had conducted an interview and review process and found her qualified for the position. In her own remarks, Nakasone introduced family and colleagues, described her 30-year legal career, and said her first job after law school was as an ICA law clerk. She highlighted the court’s backlog reduction efforts under Acting Chief Judge Katherine Leonard, saying the number of older pending appeals had dropped significantly through team-based reforms, and stated that she would continue that work if confirmed. The hearing ended without questions from the committee and with the nomination held for a later vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/19/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your testimony. Next is Steven Whitehead. Welcome to committee.
- Next is Thank you for your testimony.
- Uh, that completes my testimony.
- Please identify yourself for the record and proceed with your testimony.
- We'll close the testimony portion and we'll go on to member discussion.