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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jul 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We encourage the public to provide written testimony before the hearing by visiting the committee website
- Please note that any written testimony, Website at APRO.Assembly.ca.gov.
- Please note that any written testimony submitted to the committee is considered public comment and may
- Testimony on any such bill will be limited to a statement of name, organization, and position on the
- The The committee will allow no more than 40 minutes of testimony in total.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on July 16, 2025, with a quorum present and 51 bills on the agenda. The chair reviewed public testimony rules, noted Assemblymember Arambula was absent, and took up the consent calendar. Several bills were approved on consent in two motions: one group eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another group approved do pass with amendments. The suspense calendar was then deemed approved, covering a long list of Senate bills that were not individually heard.
Two bills were presented before the committee. Senator Sívants presented SB 307, which would require CSU and UC to adopt protections for undocumented students affected by immigration enforcement, including preserving nonresident tuition exemption status, providing access to financial and academic support, and creating policies for grade withdrawals and re-enrollment. The California Faculty Association supported the bill, and an Assemblymember spoke in favor, citing the need to protect undocumented students; the bill was sent out on a roll call. Senator Allen presented SB 413, which would allow limited access to juvenile court records in certain civil and government claims cases to speed resolution and reduce costs, while maintaining privacy safeguards. The County of Los Angeles sponsored the bill, and it also moved out on a roll call, with Assemblymember Dixon not voting.
After those presentations, the committee opened the floor for public comment on bills not heard that day, but no additional testimony was offered. The meeting then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- witnesses who have registered and to accommodate all those who wish to testify, the chair may limit testimony
- We'll proceed to testimony. We do not have anybody registered to testify.
- As you'll hear from some of the testimony, it's something that is really quite a passion in our district
- Seeing none, we're going to proceed to public testimony. Thank you for being here.
- Tomlinson, for your testimony. Members, any questions for this witness?
Keywords:
vessel registration, derelict vessels, waterways, removal fee, Parks and Wildlife Department, General Land Office, HCR 89, official state gun, cannon, Texas state symbol, Texas Revolution, Battle of Gonzales, Come and Take It, Alamo, San Jacinto, Twin Sisters, Angelina Eberly, Texas history, historical preservation, heritage tourism
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We will be limiting testimony. Testimony will be limited to two minutes per witness.
- I appreciate your testimony. Okay. Representative Morgan? Thank you.
- So anyway, thank you for your testimony. Thank you for being here. Thank y'all very much.
- Thank you for your testimony. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The chair calls Craig Island. Welcome back.
Bills:
HB345, HB721, HB2580, SB815, HB3057, HB4603, HB3233, SB495, HB3863, HB3914, HB4570, HB5099, HB5173, SB458
Keywords:
insurance, appraisal process, disputed losses, residential property, policyholder rights, insurer obligations, natural disasters, appraisal expenses, umpire selection, policyholder, insurer, umpire, claims management, health care, cost disclosure, benefit plan, administrators, traumatic brain injury, health benefit plans, insurance coverage
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Appropriation and Revenue. (1-28-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- And thanks to everybody, director, thank you very much for your testimony, your work on this.
- And thanks to everybody, director, thank you very much for your testimony, your work on this.
- And thanks to everybody, director, thank you very much for your testimony, your work on this.
- And thanks to everybody, director, thank you very much for your testimony, your work on this.
- for your testimony, your work on this. for your testimony, your work on this.
Summary:
The committee met to hear a presentation from Dr. Hicks on the governor’s recommended budget for the next biennium. He reviewed the revenue outlook, noting modest general fund growth, a large rainy day fund balance, and the impact of recent income tax reductions. He said the budget was built around recurring reductions, lower debt service and retirement contribution rates, and the use of excess restricted funds, while protecting K-12 education, Medicaid, postsecondary education, public safety, and pension obligations.
Dr. Hicks outlined several major spending and reserve proposals, including $350 million from the Department of Insurance’s excess restricted funds to support Medicaid in the first year, $150 million for the affordable housing trust fund, $125 million for rural hospitals, $100 million to offset lost federal ACA premium tax credits, $75 million for utility assistance, and $50 million for food assistance. In education, the proposal included a phased pre-K for all plan funded by sports wagering tax revenue, a 3% annual salary increase for full-time school personnel, continued full funding of teacher pensions, a 2.5% annual increase in SEEK base funding, and additional support for career and technical education and school facilities.
He also discussed Medicaid cost pressures, including higher managed care, pharmacy, behavioral health, and nursing facility costs, and explained the expected effects of federal HR1 changes on Kentucky’s Medicaid program. Those changes include work and community engagement requirements and more frequent eligibility redeterminations for expansion members, which the administration estimated would reduce enrollment by about 4,300 in the first year and 28,000 in the second year. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting, which was limited to the budget presentation and member questions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, if you could please give us your testimony.
- Then we'll have a Chris your testimony.
- thank you very much for your testimony. thank you very much for your testimony.
- members to note the the the testimony members to note the the the testimony that<00:18:12.000>
- Let's go there his testimony as well.
Keywords:
individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name and proceed with your testimony.
- Please state your name and your two-minute testimony. Go ahead.
- Um, please state your name and your two-minute testimony.
- Please state your name and start your testimony.”
- again as we've heard in testimony again as we've heard in testimony volunteerism<01:01:49.960>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/22/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, thank you for your testimony.
- Chairman, thank you for your testimony.
- Chairman, thank you for your testimony.
- Chairman, thank you for your testimony.
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that U because there's been no testimony that U because there's been no testimony
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jun 23rd, 2026
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- All witness testimony will be in person; there will be no phone testimony option for the hearing.
- The hearing will be streamed on the Assembly's website, and members of the public can provide testimony
- All witness testimony will be in person. There will be no phone testimony option for this hearing.
- If any member of the public in the room would like to testify, There will be no phone testimony option
- In addition to that, we've actually served as expert witness testimony for particular litigation cases
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- A reminder to everyone in this committee that we accept testimony from members of the public and witnesses
- I hate reading testimony. Thank you. Thank you. Your testimony is noted by the committee.
- Your testimony is noted by the committee. So thank you very much.
- Thank you, and thank you for your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development met as a subcommittee due to the lack of a quorum, then later established quorum and took up a series of bills, mostly sunset extensions for licensing boards. SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1304, SB 1363, and SB 1368 all dealt with extending board operations to January 1, 2031 and making related technical or policy changes. SB 1303 for the Board of Naturopathic Medicine added a fictitious name permit program and other administrative changes, while SB 1304 for the Respiratory Care Board drew significant testimony over whether licensed vocational nurses should be allowed to perform basic respiratory tasks in skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. SB 1363 updated barbering and cosmetology apprenticeship and licensing rules, and SB 1368 added a retired license category and strengthened continuing education oversight for speech-language pathology, audiology, and hearing aid dispensers.
The committee also heard SB 865, which would create a California Music Festival Preservation Grant Program to support large independent multi-day music festivals. Supporters, including Visit Sacramento and festival promoters, said the bill would protect jobs, tourism, hotel nights, and local tax revenue; opponents raised concerns about using state funds during a deficit year and questioned whether profitable events should receive subsidies. The committee also heard SB 1297, which would create regional public-private partnerships and financing tools for wildfire mitigation projects; the author and supporters said it would help address the state’s large wildfire prevention funding gap by leveraging local and private investment, while members asked how the bonds would be repaid and whether the state would bear costs.
SB 993, presented on behalf of Senator Ochoa-Bogue, would restore privacy protections for mental health professionals working in correctional and state hospital settings by limiting routine disclosure of identifying information while preserving a complaint process. Supporters described safety threats, stalking, and staffing concerns, and the bill passed unanimously. SB 1304 also passed after committee discussion, with members and the author noting ongoing negotiations over LVN scope and training in higher-acuity settings. SB 865 passed on a 9-1 vote, SB 1297 passed 10-0, and the sunset bills SB 1302, SB 1303, SB 1363, and SB 1368 all advanced unanimously to the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB 1333 was not heard, and SB 1445 was on the consent calendar.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- To facilitate this hearing in a timely manner, we'll be enforcing a 1-minute limit on testimony for those
- 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
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strong write written testimony in strong write written testimony in strong
Summary:
The Committee on Health and Human Services held a hearing on several Governor’s Message nominations. The chair opened with instructions about live streaming, testimony limits, and the possibility of reconvening if technical problems occurred. One nomination, GM 542 for Jamie Gagnon to the West O‘ahu subarea of the Hawaii Health Planning Council, was initially deferred because he was not present and there was concern he may not have received notice; when recalled later in the hearing, he testified that he wanted to help address limited provider resources and improve coordination of care. The committee also heard from Christine Cabingao Ting Kang for GM 541, but she was not present and her nomination was deferred to Wednesday, March 11 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 225.
The committee then heard strong support testimony for GM 688, Raelynn Tenno for the Pa‘ala Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Tenno said she wanted another term because of her experience caring for elderly family members and her work on emergency preparedness for older adults and condominium/HOA communities. Supporters from the Office of Aging, the PABEA chair, the Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition, and others praised her knowledge of housing, elder issues, and community service. GM 712, Kathleen Merriam for the State Council on Mental Health, also drew support; Merriam described over 40 years in mental health work, including managing a community mental health center in Kaneohe and supporting clubhouse programs.
The committee also considered GM 560, Jeffrey Hicks for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council. Hicks said his career in justice and juvenile work motivated him to continue contributing to rehabilitation efforts for youth. The chair and members discussed the importance of prevention and rehabilitation in juvenile justice. After testimony, the committee moved to decision-making and voted to advise and consent on GM 542, GM 688, GM 712, and GM 560, while GM 541 was deferred to a later date and time. The hearing then adjourned.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 06:35 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- We just took into account their own testimony, which is why I propose... I don't know what to say.
- We just took into account their own testimony, which is why I proposed the amendment.
- Now let me ask you a clarifying question, though, because we heard testimony earlier that, of course,
- I've been listening to a lot of items, and I'd like to recount some of the testimony.
- Chair, but I just appreciate your testimony.
Summary:
The Senate Infrastructure Committee first returned to engrossed House Bill 4419, which would require the West Virginia Parkways Authority to hold public hearings and give notice before increasing tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would allow legislative auditing of related revenues and sinking funds. The committee debated two amendments related to E-ZPass transponders: one from the Senator from Jefferson to clarify that the Parkway Authority would not be required to read every plate failed on a 4-4 tie, and one from the Senator from Wetzel to codify a restriction on transferring single-fee transponders between vehicles was rejected after discussion with counsel and the Parkways Authority about current policy, convenience for users, and possible effects on the bill. The committee then approved a motion to send HB 4419 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance, and a separate motion to send it to Finance passed.
The committee also considered engrossed House Bill 4563, on which Senator Randolph moved for a second reference to Finance because of fiscal concerns. After discussion of the newly filed fiscal note and the bill’s potential revenue impact, that motion failed by a 4-5 division vote. The committee then voted to report HB 4563 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for failing to obey traffic control instructions or speeding in construction and work zones, and also references penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Counsel noted the bill’s possible overlap with existing vehicular homicide penalties and that it had no fiscal note. Jason Pizzitella of the Contractors Association testified in support, emphasizing work-zone safety and recent fatalities, while senators from Fayette, Randolph, and Jefferson also supported the bill and discussed the need to protect workers and drivers. The committee adopted a motion to report HB 4538 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 24, 2026 - 11:45 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Chair: Okay, we are in public testimony.
- Public testimony, no amendments. You are recognized to close. >> Rep.
- We are in public testimony on the amendment. This is about to be your time.
- There was testimony in opposition to touch on what was said.
- We are in public testimony. Harris Reynolds, speaking in support.
Summary:
The Budget Committee met with a quorum present and heard several bills, with HB 1483 temporarily postponed. The most contentious measure was HB 945, which would create a state counterintelligence/counterterrorism team within FDLE. The sponsor said it was aimed at terrorists, nation-state actors, and other criminal threats, not political speech, and noted an amendment would address First Amendment concerns later. Opponents from the First Amendment Foundation, ACLU Florida, and other groups argued the bill was too vague, lacked guardrails, and could enable surveillance of protected speech or political activity. Members also raised questions about fiscal impact, oversight, warrants, and the bill’s July start date. Despite those concerns, the committee reported HB 945 favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then unanimously passed HB 6507, a claims bill appropriating funds to compensate for damages caused by departmental negligence. HB 813, which clarifies Florida’s firefighter cancer law and death-benefit provisions, also passed after an amendment narrowed the bill and added language allowing a firefighter’s family to receive the death benefit if the firefighter separates from employment and dies within one year. Firefighter representatives supported the bill as a compassionate fix, while one local firefighter representative opposed the amendment, saying it would remove protections and create an arbitrary cutoff. Sponsors responded that DROP would not be affected and that the change was intended to help terminally ill firefighters spend their final days at home without losing survivor benefits.
Finally, HB 365, dealing with law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism, passed favorably. Supporters, including family members and autism advocates, said in-person training and positive interactions are crucial to preventing escalations and tragedies during police encounters. They described real-life incidents where lack of training led to harmful outcomes and urged adoption of the bill’s training provisions. Members from both parties voiced support, calling the measure overdue and important for both public safety and the autism community. The chair closed the meeting by noting it was likely the committee’s last budget meeting and adjourned without objection.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Your testimony actually cleared it up for me. It makes sense to me. Thank you, Ms. Jones.
- So I think it would probably require either government or expert testimony to determine whether that
- Yeah, but the bill doesn't say that it needs additional expert testimony, and so it could be any court
- Thank you, Chairman and committee members, for listening to my testimony today in support of SB 1278.
- That concludes my testimony. I'm happy to answer any questions. Thank you, Mr. Jackson.
Bills:
SB1099, SB1896, SB1980, SB127, SB614, SB955, SB1278, SB1372, SB1936, SB1937, SB2580, SB2595, SB2798
Keywords:
SB 1099, illegal alien, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigration status, felony sentencing enhancement, criminal penalty increase, Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, affirmative finding, judgment finding, deportation, public safety, immigration enforcement, sentencing reform, felony offense, first-degree felony, minimum sentence, Criminal Justice, Criminal Jurisprudence
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- If you could please give us your testimony, and then we'll have Chris Martin and Gino Fragnino.
- And thank you very much for your testimony. Any questions for Ms. Tape? Okay, thank you very much.
- Thank you so much for the testimony. Any questions for the testifier? Okay, thank you very much.
- Just introduce yourself for the committee and look for your testimony. Thank you, Representative.
- Okay, please present your testimony. Okay, thank you, Mr. Mr. Chair, my name is Bob Burns.
Keywords:
individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 10, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no further questions, we'll move to public testimony.
- Another public testimony. We'll move to debate. Any debate?
- We'll go to public testimony. No public testimony. Any debate? Any debate on the bill?
- Is there public testimony?
- Is there public testimony on the bill as amended? Tasha Carter.
Summary:
The Insurance and Banking Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. HB 487 would authorize the CFO and State Board of Administration to invest up to 10% of certain state funds in Bitcoin, require specified custody methods, allow Bitcoin lending under rule, and create a process for accepting taxes and fees in Bitcoin. The sponsor and several proponents argued it would diversify state investments, hedge inflation, and position Florida as a leader in digital assets. Members raised concerns about volatility, security, valuation, and whether Bitcoin was being singled out over other cryptocurrencies, but the bill was reported favorably after debate and a roll call vote.
The committee then considered HB 7011, an Open Government Sunset Review measure for records of insolvent insurers. The bill would continue some exemptions but make additional records public, including underwriting files, risk-solvency assessments, corporate governance annual disclosures, and the names, benefits, and compensation of insurance executive officers. There was no public testimony, and members discussed privacy and safety concerns, but the bill passed and was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard HB 1433 on hurricane mitigation grants and insurer regulation. The bill would tighten restrictions on former executives of failed insurers, raise capital requirements for new insurers, and require mitigation credits when homeowners receive Safe Florida Home funds. An amendment was adopted to require a licensed person to make final claim-denial decisions when AI or automation is used and to prioritize filings that lower rates. Consumer advocates supported the transparency and consumer protections, while industry representatives urged caution on the AI provisions. After debate, the amended bill was reported favorably. The meeting ended with closing remarks from the ranking member, vice chair, and chair reflecting on the committee’s work and likely final meeting of the term.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Families & Children (2-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Could you please make your way to the testimony table with your guests?
- Could you please make your way to the testimony table with your guests?
- All right, please proceed with your testimony. Thank you, Lady Chair.
- Madam Chair, could you please continue to make your way to the testimony table?
- Could you all please introduce yourself for the record and proceed with your testimony?
Keywords:
00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call
01:32 Discussion on 25RS HB 164
10:07 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 164
11:30 Discussion on 25RS HB 242
13:09 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 242
15:08 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations
17:37 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Families and Children held its first meeting of 2025, with the chair welcoming new members and Vice Chair Wilson. After roll call, the committee took up House Bill 164, sponsored by Representative Wesley, which concerns an honorary adoption situation. The committee adopted a House committee substitute clarifying that any survivor benefits or inheritance would not go to honorary adoptive parents, and heard emotional testimony from Caitlyn Rollins about fostering and adopting a child who later died before a scheduled adoption date. Members discussed the bill’s purpose as providing closure and ensuring legal parentage is recognized in life and death, while also noting a possible drafting issue about whether all listed conditions must be met. The committee agreed to address that concern through a possible House floor amendment, and HB 164 passed favorably 16-0.
The committee then heard House Bill 242, sponsored by Representative Sam, and testimony from child welfare researcher Matthew Walden. The bill is intended to increase transparency in Kentucky’s child welfare system by making program data available to researchers while protecting privacy. With no questions from members, the bill passed the committee favorably by a 16-0 vote.
Finally, the committee reviewed referred administrative regulations and considered agency amendment 490 related to adoption assistance and Title IV-E adoption assistance. CHFS representatives explained that the amendment removes a civil determination requirement from certain sections because the cabinet cannot make such determinations and already relies on substantiations and other safety checks. The committee approved the agency amendment by voice vote, then concluded its review of the remaining regulations without further action. The next meeting was announced for February 20, 2025, and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Please begin your testimony. Thank you, Mr. Chair and members.
- Please begin your testimony. Thank you, Mr. Chair and members.
- Representative Hill, please begin your testimony. Wonderful.
- Please state your first name and begin your testimony. Mr. Chair, committee members, thanks.
- State your full name and begin your testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (03/20/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your testimony. testimony. testimony.
- . testimony. testimony.
- >> Thank you for your testimony. >> Thank you for your testimony. >> Thanks.
- Thank you for your testimony. >> Thank you. >> And thank you for the suggestion.
- Thank you for your testimony. >> Thank you. >> And thank you for the suggestion.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/04/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and from what I heard in testimony that those have helped.
- Um, and from what I heard in testimony, those have helped.
- Um, and from what I heard in testimony, those have helped.
- Um, and from what I heard in testimony, those have helped.
- Um, and from what I heard in testimony, those have helped.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Christensen, if you would identify yourself for the record, please, and proceed with your testimony this
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this <00:04:03.680>morning proceed with your testimony this morning - Please state your name for the record and proceed with your testimony, sir.
- If you'll state your name for the record and proceed with your testimony. Mr.
- Any other questions for the testifiers before I ask if there's public testimony today?
Keywords:
corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association