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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We just heard both testimony from the author. We haven't even heard all the testimonies.
- It's my testimony. Okay. We have a motion to recess. We'll, again, yes.
- I meant it more toward the testimony was wrong; it was incorrect.
- That's what the testimony was. If you don't mind, there were some changes.
- We're very thankful to the witnesses and the testimony and support.
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on August 19, 2025, to consider ACA 8, SB 280, and an informational hearing on AB 604. The meeting began with several failed motions to adjourn, to read public comments into the record, and to recess so members could review the roughly 16,000 public comments submitted through the committee portal. The chair emphasized the hearing’s expedited format, transparency measures, and rules limiting witness testimony, and noted a letter from Speaker Rivas authorizing Assemblymember Berman to present ACA 8.
ACA 8, described by supporters as the “Election Rigging Response Act,” would place before voters a temporary congressional redistricting plan tied to AB 604 and triggered only if another state, especially Texas, adopts a partisan mid-decade redistricting. Supporters, including Assemblymember Berman, labor groups, CTA, Planned Parenthood affiliates, SEIU, and other allied organizations, argued the measure was a response to partisan gerrymandering elsewhere and a defense of democracy, with voters having the final say in a November 4, 2025 special election. Opponents, including current and former redistricting commissioners, good-government groups, business and taxpayer organizations, and many members of the public, argued the proposal undermines California’s independent redistricting model, was rushed without adequate public review, could cost roughly $200 million or more, and would invite litigation and partisan manipulation.
The committee also debated a proposed amendment that would bar legislators who voted for ACA 8 from later running for Congress in districts adopted under the measure. After extended procedural disputes, the committee voted to lay the amendment on the table. The hearing then continued with extensive public testimony, overwhelmingly divided between strong support and strong opposition, but the transcript provided does not show a final committee vote on ACA 8 or SB 280 before the excerpt ends.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for the testimony. Do any members of the public wish to testify on this bill?
- Swanson, please identify yourself for the record and begin your testimony.
- If you can identify yourself for the record and begin your testimony.
- That's their testimony today, and I think that it's important that that's there for the record, that
- That's their testimony today, and I think that it's important that that's there for the record, that
Keywords:
garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/10/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Thank you for your testimony. >> Thank you for your testimony.
- We'll turn to testimony now.
- Thank you for your testimony. >> All right. Thank you for your testimony.
- Appreciate your<02:04:25.280>
testimony your testimony your testimony and<02:04:27.280>the - we'll take testimony. we'll take testimony.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 19 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As far as testimony given at those committees,...
- As far as testimony given at those committees, it is our belief that as much as possible, every piece
- of testimony should be made public.
- We are aware, though, that in some instances on certain committees the testimony that is given to us
- If you think something has testimony, written testimony that's sensitive in nature, we would ask that
Summary:
The House first took up House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The chamber adopted a further amendment offered by Rep. Michael Witts of Boston, then concurred with the Senate as amended after a roll call vote of 128-23. The House then moved to the orders of the day and considered the proposed permanent joint rules for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2026 / Senate No. 18), with Rep. Moran of Brighton presenting the package as a set of transparency and process reforms, including joint committee procedures, a 60-day reporting deadline, public posting of summaries and testimony, and revised formal session timing.
A series of minority amendments offered largely by Rep. Jones of North Reading and others were debated and repeatedly rejected, including proposals to require roll call votes for post-July 31 formal business, require two weeks’ notice for such sessions, publish State Auditor audits on the legislative website, require SJC advisory opinions on constitutional disputes, extend poll windows to two hours, require advance notice of electronic polls, and lengthen amendment filing deadlines. Supporters argued these changes would improve transparency, accountability, and member access; opponents said they would slow the legislative process and reduce flexibility. Most of these amendments failed on roll call votes by margins of 128-23 or similar, while a technical amendment from Rep. Galvin was adopted. The House then adopted the joint rules package by roll call, 128-23.
The chamber also adopted the House rules package for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2024) after debate led by Rep. Galvin of Canton, who emphasized modernization, online transparency, in-person participation, and an outside audit and EEO officer. Additional minority amendments on committee reporting, timing of formal business, and poll procedures were debated and defeated, while one technical amendment was adopted. The House later returned to the issue of legislative audits, rejecting an amendment to require House audits by the State Auditor after a lengthy debate over Question 1, separation of powers, and the scope of the auditor’s authority. The session ended with a memorial tribute to former Rep. Carol Doherty and an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If you are providing witness testimony at this hearing, all witnesses will be testifying in person.
- All testimony comments are limited to the bill at hand.
- With me to provide testimony is Jonathan Froxwike, Director of Health Justice...
- We will now hear from anyone in the hearing room who would like to offer testimony in support of this
- I sincerely appreciate the testimony from our witnesses. This is an important bill.
Summary:
The Assembly Health Committee heard several bills on June 9. SB 1023 by Senator Laird would require insurers that cover injectable HIV PrEP under the medical benefit to also cover it through the pharmacy benefit, with supporters saying the change would reduce reimbursement delays and expand access, while health plans opposed it as an unnecessary mandate that interferes with benefit design. SB 964 by Senator Smallwood-Quivas would limit prior authorization for certain dose or frequency adjustments to covered medications, especially for chronic complex conditions; medical supporters said it would prevent harmful delays in care, while insurers argued it weakens safety and utilization controls. SB 1323 by Senator Rubio, as amended, would strengthen protections for people in immigration custody receiving medical care by requiring hospitals and facilities to inform staff how to respond to requests and allowing patients to notify family members of their location; it passed with one no vote. SB 1099 by Senator Reyes would clarify local governments’ authority to provide state and local public benefits to all residents under federal PRWORA rules, with supporters saying it would reduce legal uncertainty for safety-net services; it passed, though one member later changed a vote to no on the add-on roll call.
The committee also took up SB 895 by Senator Wiener, a proposed $12 billion science research bond for the November ballot that would create a California scientific research funding institute. Supporters from UC, UAW, hospitals, and advocacy groups said the measure would help offset federal cuts, protect research jobs, and sustain California’s leadership in biomedical and other research; there was no opposition, and the bill passed on a party-line style vote with two no votes. SB 944, also by Senator Wiener, would stabilize Medi-Cal coverage for acupuncture, which supporters described as a cost-effective, non-pharmacological treatment for pain and other conditions that has repeatedly been threatened in the budget process; it passed unanimously. The committee also approved consent items SB 918 and SB 1202, and later cleared the remaining measures on call after roll votes and add-on votes were taken.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We're hearing two bills in public testimony.
- Thank you, sir, for your testimony. Thank you for your time.
- Thank you for your testimony.
- Seeing none, thank you for your testimony.
- Seeing none, thank you for your testimony. Thank you for being here today.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Someone up here to give us the testimony and say, well, you know what, they did those things because
- That was your testimony. No, nobody has told me not.
- And actually this isn't testimony, this is...
- Is it your testimony that it was not?
- And it is not testimony. This is not a courtroom; this is the floor of the Senate.
Bills:
SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope you will address these issues thoroughly and truthfully during your testimony.
- I look forward to your testimonies. Thank you very much, Ranking Member Reed.
- In your prepared testimony, you mentioned burden sharing.
- Thank you for your testimony, gentlemen, Mr. Oberbauer. I will have questions for Mr.
- I'd like to thank our witnesses for their testimony. testimony and For the information of members questions
Keywords:
Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure
Summary:
The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But anyway, I, I appreciate your testimony. Anybody else thank you very much for your testimony.
- Uh, thank you, sir, for your testimony. Yes, sir. I appreciate.
- Thank you very much for your testimony.
- Thank you very much for your testimony.
- Thank you very much for your testimony. Chair calls Travis Brotherton.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you very much for your testimony. Any other questions?
- Thank you very much for your testimony. Thank you.
- Thank you, sir, for your testimony.
- Thank you very much for your testimony.
- Thank you very much for your testimony.
Bills:
HB386, HB1449, HB1701, HB2142, HB2675, HB2857, HB3063, HB3171, HB3641, HB3732, HB4045, HB4370, HB4491, HB4505, HB4626, HB5267, HB5356
Keywords:
construction contracts, change orders, local government, budget limits, Texas legislation, HB 1449, mobile food vendors, food trucks, mobile food service establishments, permits, county health permit, municipal permitting, Health and Safety Code Chapter 437A, Chapter 437, inspection agreements, permit reciprocity, fee cap, preemption, large counties, population over one million
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- During the public testimony period, there may be a time limit of 2 minutes per witness to accommodate
- Members, are there any questions for Representative Horton, Wharton before we get into testimony?
- The testimony speaks for itself, Laura.
- Thank you so much for your testimony. Let's see if there's any questions. Any questions?
- I appreciate your testimony and what you had to add to the discussion.
Bills:
HB153
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There will be a time limit of 3 minutes per witness during the public testimony period.
- Uh, I appreciate your testimony this morning. I just have a, a question.
- Thank you for your testimony today.
- Uh, with that said, I, I appreciate your testimony. Thank you, sir.
- But anyway, thank you for your testimony. Thank you, members.
Keywords:
water audit, water loss, water loss mitigation plan, municipally owned utility, municipal utility, water conservation, Texas Water Development Board, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water leakage, leak detection, billing data accuracy, utility validation, water audit validation, water scarcity, water management, infrastructure, public utility, conservation plan, administrative penalty
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- After reviewing testimony in unanimous support from the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
- After reviewing testimony in unanimous support from the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
- After reviewing testimony in Hawaii.
- After reviewing<00:16:24.639>
his <00:16:24.880>testimony <00:16:25.360>and <00:16 - :25.440>
unanimous reviewing his testimony and unanimous reviewing his testimony and unanimous
Summary:
The Senate convened, took roll, approved the previous day’s journal, and spent much of the first portion of the meeting recognizing Education Week honorees. Senators introduced students and coaches from the LifeSmarts Consumer Education Competition, including first-place Iolani School, second-place Kahalani High School, and Oahu teams placing third and fourth. The Senate also recognized 2025 Senate Youth Delegate Wilson Chow and thanked staff and community partners for supporting Education Week 2025.
The chamber then moved to executive business, adopting standing committee reports 1210 through 1349 and confirming Governor’s Message No. 644, Steven Logan, as Adjutant General of the Department of Defense by unanimous consent. Senators spoke in support of Logan’s military and public safety experience, and he was confirmed with 23 ayes. The Senate also confirmed Governor’s Message No. 645, Mike Lambert, as Director of the Department of Law Enforcement, with senators citing his HPD background, work on homelessness, vice, agricultural crimes, and school enforcement; the confirmation passed with 22 ayes.
After the confirmations, the Senate recognized the newly appointed officials and their families and guests. The body then passed House Bill 991, Senate Draft 1, relating to criminal history record checks, on third reading by unanimous consent with 22 ayes. The session concluded with announcements, including a YWCA clothing drive, a personal letter from Representative Gene Ward announcing his resignation from the House effective at the end of the month due to health issues, and a motion to adjourn until Monday, March 24th at 11:30 a.m., which was adopted without objection.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you very much for your testimony.
- Excellent testimony. Uh, the chair calls, uh, David Morgan.
- And I would like to share my personal testimony in support of HB 517.
- Thank you for your testimony, Mr. Hammer.
- So, please try to keep your testimony within three minutes. Appreciate that. Yeah. OK. Thank you.
Bills:
HB 186
Keywords:
public funds, lobbying activities, political subdivisions, government expenditure, transparency, local government, political subdivision, county, city, municipality, special district, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying restriction, registered lobbyist, government association, county association dues, Texas Legislature, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Chapter 556
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Ask you respectfully, ask you to limit each of the witnesses' testimony. to three minutes so we can get
- Thank you very much for your testimony.
- Thank you, excellent testimony. The chair calls David Morgan.
- My name is Amber Fountain and I would like to share my personal testimony in support of HB 517.
- Thank you for your testimony, Mr. Hamer.
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, property owners' association, residential watering restrictions, vegetation, fine limitations, drought, technology, innovation, economic development, grants, Texas Economic Development, business funding, HB 1395, private passenger vehicle rental, car rental, vehicle rental
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Police used today's testimony to make the right decision for all voters and local economies.
- I see no other public testimony.
- We have any public testimony on the bill.
- Is there public testimony? We do. Katie Baum and Surfrider Foundation waiving in support.
- I see no further public testimony.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/07/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee members, thank you for listening to my testimony.
- . testimony. testimony.
- begin your testimony. begin your testimony.
- >> Thank you for your testimony and we have >> Thank you for your testimony and we have we
- begin your testimony. begin your testimony.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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Good and present your testimony. Good and present your testimony. - continue our testimony. continue our testimony.
- and present your testimony. and present your testimony. Uh<00:41:36.120>
Mr. - Thank you for your testimony.
- your testimony. your testimony. Thank<01:42:59.400>
you, <01:42:59.480>Mr.
Keywords:
workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, medical assistance, data matching, eligibility, reporting, human services, assisted living, health regulations, inspection authority, vulnerable adults, local government, program integrity, high-risk providers, enrollment requirements, fraud prevention, compliance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- with your testimony. Thank you. with your testimony. Thank you.
- Thank you for the testimony.
- Thank you for the testimony. for that. Thank you for the testimony.
- with your two-minute testimony. Mr. with your two-minute testimony. Mr.
- with your testimony. with your testimony.
Keywords:
student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- to uh our testimonial Tina England. to uh our testimonial Tina England.
- and proceed with your testimony. and proceed with your testimony.
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and record, proceed with your testimony, and record, proceed with your testimony - your testimony. your testimony.
- If you could wrap up your testimony, we can...
Keywords:
HF45, Lake Benton, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Public Facilities Authority, public infrastructure, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, utility replacement, U.S. Highway 75, road reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, local government grant, Minnesota bonding, capital appropriation, food insecurity, prepared meals