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UT

Utah 2025 Regular Session

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee - November 19, 2025

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going to have whatever our co-chair is not here and our vice chair is in Texas, and so I'm going
  • And we modernize, reorganize, and bring clarity to Utah's entire trafficking code.
  • Here presenting a bill that has to do with the Traffic Code.
  • The first two, it reduces two Class C misdemeanors that are in our code to infractions.
  • Most of the traffic code is infractions.
Keywords: 985, all
NM
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Sep 22nd, 2025

Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We also have a fairly large population of students from West Texas.
  • over the last 10 years, been the director of three nursing programs: one in Colorado, one in El Paso, Texas
  • Most of them are recruited from New Mexico, but also from Texas.
  • That way we can utilize those for work funds and enrollment.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We continue to try to compete, model, and pattern what we see in Texas and Delaware.
  • Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, and other states have recently passed these same updates.
  • Senate Bill 1618 directs each judicial district to utilize the scientifically verified pretrial risk
  • The pretrial risk assessment, there are a few judicial districts that utilize it.
Bills: SB2030, SB1926, SB2170, SB2151, SB2166, SB1213, SB1381, SB1824, SB1876, SB1728, SB1582, SB1286, SB1386, SB1708, SB1618
Keywords: expungement, record sealing, criminal records, clean slate, automatic expungement, expedited expungement, criminal history, OSBI, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, deferred judgment, delayed sentence, pardon, pardon and parole board, law enforcement records, sealed records, arrest records, conviction records, reclassification of felony to misdemeanor, reentry, second chance
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Fri Jan 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas went to $150 million with no cap. That is a challenge.
  • Texas went to $150 million with no cap. That is a challenge.
  • <02:03:06.320> Have utilizing and some of that area?
  • Have utilizing and some of that area?
  • All of the infrastructure that we utilize all the time. Um, couple questions.
Keywords: 910, house, all
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ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy and Natural Resources Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Until those lawsuits are settled for Yucca Mountain and for the private one down in Texas, there isn't
  • I think with this having an expiration date in four years anyway, it doesn't matter what we put in code
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Natural Resources Committee reconsidered Senate Bill 2159, which concerns a study related to nuclear energy and waste. Members discussed a proposed amendment to clarify that the study would address above-ground storage of nuclear waste, not underground storage, reflecting concerns raised by constituents about earlier nuclear-related proposals. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 2159 a unanimous 13-0 do pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2245, described as a hunting-related bill, and recommended it do pass on a 13-0 vote after brief discussion with Game and Fish support noted. Senate Bill 2216, the duck stamp bill, was also advanced 13-0. Testimony on SB 2216 explained that it would help Game and Fish better track resident duck hunting participation and generate revenue for waterfowl habitat, PLOTS access, and possible federal matching funds. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 2137, which addresses baiting rules and chronic wasting disease surveillance. An amendment was proposed to set a 50-gallon limit at a hunting location, require a 50-foot setback from property used for animal agriculture, and direct continued disease surveillance with a report due before December 31, 2028. After discussion about fence setbacks, livestock concerns, and the department’s authority to manage disease, the committee adopted the amendment by a 7-6 vote and then passed the bill as amended on an 8-4 vote. The committee also noted several remaining bills would be taken up the following week and adjourned, with no meeting the next day.
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-06 - 11:00AM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'll talk more later about stormwater utilities.
  • I'll talk more later about stormwater utilities.
  • F11, new $500,000 for sprinkler at Northern... stormwater utilities. stormwater utilities.
  • storm water utility. storm water utility.
  • <02:10:13.160> of providers to assess the utilization of providers to assess the utilization
Keywords: 927, senate, all
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 06:00 pm

Massachusetts Joint Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • First of all, I'm going to oppose any big rate hike proposed by the utilities, okay?
  • Did you know that utilities aren't required to purchase power at the lowest price? It's crazy.
  • It makes it so that utilities got to go out and purchase that energy at the lowest price.
  • I've directed the utilities to justify every It's taking them off.
  • I've directed the utilities to justify every single line that's on your bill.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The joint convention of the Massachusetts Legislature convened to receive the Governor’s State of the Commonwealth address. The session began with procedural motions to appoint committees to notify the lieutenant governor, constitutional officers, Executive Council, and Governor, followed by an invocation from Archbishop Richard G. Henning, the posting and retiring of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The Governor was then formally admitted to the chamber and delivered the address, with a benediction afterward by Rabbi Elaine Zacker. Governor Maura Healey’s address focused on affordability and public services. She highlighted actions and proposals on housing, including faster permitting, use of state land for housing, accessory dwelling units, down payment assistance, and expanded programs to help first-time buyers. She also discussed energy affordability, saying she would oppose utility rate hikes, pursue an energy affordability bill, and temporarily reduce electric and gas bills. On health care, she described efforts to cap costs, prevent prior authorization for insulin, ban medical debt reporting to credit agencies, and form a health care affordability working group. She also proposed making subscription cancellations easier, improving transportation through bridge repairs and transit investments, and strengthening protections for children on social media. The Governor also emphasized education, workforce development, and economic competitiveness, citing the state’s top national education ranking, expanded pre-K and child care, literacy and tutoring investments, early college opportunities, and a goal of 100,000 apprentices over 10 years. She praised Massachusetts’ response to federal actions, including support for vaccines, food assistance, abortion access, and research funding, and she criticized the Trump administration on tariffs, health care cuts, and immigration enforcement. She also noted public safety and veterans’ issues, including new assisted-living protections after the Gabriel House fire and the rebuilding of veterans’ homes. No substantive votes on legislation were taken beyond adoption of the ceremonial orders and the final adjournment motion.
MS
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 15 January, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And second, um, there were some, uh, code sections that were numbered incorrectly, subsections.
  • It strengthens our communities and it determines whether a child's zip code defines their future.
  • public school kids choose to utilize public school kids choose to utilize that that that >>
  • <02:37:37.040> and kids that live in Maine and Texas and kids that live in Maine and Texas
  • >> treasurer is allowed to u utilize? >> treasurer is allowed to u utilize?
Keywords: MS House Floor - 15 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum present, and approval to dispense with the reading of the journal. Members introduced guests from Humphreys County and South Haven, then moved to the calendar and took up House Bill 2, a broad education-related measure. The bill was called up, the rules were suspended, and a committee substitute was adopted. An initial amendment correcting drafting errors in the charter school section and subsection numbering was then adopted without objection. Members then gave extended explanations of HB 2, describing it as a comprehensive school choice and education reform package. Supporters said the bill would create Magnolia student accounts/education savings accounts funded from existing per-pupil dollars, prioritize lower-income families, require testing and financial audits, expand special needs ESAs, and allow public-to-public transfers without a sending district veto. The bill also would expand charter schools into districts with D or F schools, create an accountability dashboard for public and private school reporting, expand the Tim Tebow Act for homeschool extracurricular participation, extend literacy and math requirements through eighth grade, adjust teacher and assistant teacher pay and retirement-related provisions, create a specialized school option program, and require a federal testing waiver. Supporters framed the measure as empowering parents while preserving public schools. During questions, members raised concerns about charter schools, the cost of the program, accountability, and whether the bill would help or harm public education. One member asked whether failing charter schools were addressed; the response was that the bill was aimed at reconstituting the system rather than directly fixing those schools. Another questioned why a child accepted for transfer could still be denied by a receiving district; the bill sponsor said districts would set and publish acceptance policies and could deny students for lack of room. The discussion remained focused on the bill’s scope and policy rationale, and the transcript does not show a final vote on passage of HB 2 in the excerpt provided.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 42 Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services Oversight REVISED: SB1304 - Added Apr 15th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Health and Human Services Oversight

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Martindale was accepted and attended Texas Tech University, where he was awarded both a master's degree
Bills: SB1423, SB1426, SB1502, SB1377, SB1983, SB1466, SB1645, SB1647, SB1847, SB1565, SB1562, SB1329, SB1383, SB1833, SB1555, SB1344, SB1839, SB1280, SB1832, SB2001, SB1405, SB2143, SB1989, SB1393, SB1392, SB1395, SB1400, SB1220, SB1516, SB1239, SB1531, SB1349, SB1221, SB1538, SB1309, SB1434, SB2108, SB2121, SB2171, SB2061, SB2112, SB2138
Keywords: Oklahoma Hospital Advisory Council, hospital licensure, public health, State Department of Health, State Board of Health, hospital regulations, healthcare regulation, hospital standards, hospital construction, hospital operations, stroke care, stroke system, emergency medical services, EMS transport, psychiatric treatment, chemical dependency treatment, substance use disorder, drug storage, pharmacy, quality indicators
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House passes elections bill after lengthy amendments discussions 5/6/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The amendment is coded<00:01:25.200> A4.
  • I recognize a member from coded A4.
  • The amendment is coded A6. The amendment is coded A6.
  • The amendment is coded A5. The amendment is coded A5.
  • The amendment is coded A12.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: House File 4240, an elections administration bill, was introduced as a package of updates to absentee voting, statewide voter registration system use, early voting procedures, recordkeeping, removal of outdated statutory language, and reimbursement for municipalities and counties that administer certain special elections. The author, Rep. Freiberg, described the bill as a modernization and efficiency measure that would clarify procedures while maintaining election security. Several amendments were adopted. The A4 amendment, offered by Rep. Freiberg, was described as aligning language with the Senate and passed without objection. The A6 amendment, offered by Rep. Cosnik, would give school districts more direction on polling locations for special elections in multi-county districts; Rep. Lee raised concerns that it could affect many districts statewide and questioned whether it applied to early voting, while Rep. Cosnik said it was narrowly tailored and intended to prevent disenfranchisement. Rep. Freiberg and Rep. Lee both said they would support it as a voter-access measure despite possible costs, and it was adopted. The A5 amendment, offered by Rep. Schultz, would require the Secretary of State to provide voter information to the U.S. Department of Justice upon request for civil-rights and federal voting-law enforcement; it was debated at length, with supporters framing it as election integrity and opponents arguing it would jeopardize voter privacy and could be used by the Trump administration to pressure Minnesota. The amendment was adopted after a roll call request. The debate on A5 was especially contentious, with Republicans arguing the state should cooperate with federal efforts to clean voter rolls and Democrats arguing the DOJ had overreached, mishandled civil-rights investigations, and sought voter data without a lawful need. Members on both sides cited voter fraud, privacy, and federal-state election authority, and several speakers referenced recent DOJ actions and court disputes. The transcript ends during further discussion of the federal role in elections, with no final disposition on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.
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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-Day 7, February 17, 2026-PM

Wyoming House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The most common example that you might think of is the Uniform Commercial Code.
  • The most common example that you might think of is the Uniform Commercial Code.
  • So if you read the budget request, this particular agency was... code.
  • So, I'm going to have to either code.
  • was utilized. Thank you. was utilized. Thank you.
Keywords: 916, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 2/19/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He died in Texas.
  • the process and who, before the lawyer could intervene, was taken to the detention camp in Dilly, Texas
  • c><01:19:58.159> where<01:19:58.480> hundreds<01:19:58.800> of camp in Dilly, Texas
  • Donors, thousands of donors, help pay rent and utility bills.
  • , the price of rent, the price utilities, the price of rent, the price of<01:37:38.880> everything
Keywords: 1183, house
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • September the 13th 1951 in Bowmont Texas September the 13th 1951 in Bowmont Texas he<00:13:55.720
  • Ed graduated from the University of Texas after four years in the military.
  • Castro of Texas, Mr. Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, Mr. Crow of Colorado, Mr.
  • <02:09:42.559> Mr Carson of Indiana Mr Castro of Texas Mr Carson of Indiana Mr Castro of Texas
  • For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 1012, house, all
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • Connecticut, Arizona, Montana, Texas, and Florida have all passed these laws.
  • Texas has a very strong Miranda rights bill, even stronger than the one that you're considering here.
  • I didn't know that utilizing the different services that they have rendered or tried to render to me
  • written testimony, is that this bill has been passed in other states, including very red, conservative Texas
  • written testimony, is that this bill has been passed in other states, including very red, conservative Texas
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on a package of Department of Children and Families bills focused on care and protection proceedings, sibling placement, parenting time, foster parent eligibility, adoption timelines, and a proposed Harmony Montgomery Commission. Rep. Marjorie Decker framed her bills as a set intended to reduce trauma for children removed from home by promoting sibling placement, visitation, cultural continuity, and limits on barriers to foster/adoptive placement. Witnesses from CASA, the Massachusetts Child Welfare Coalition, CPCS, and others generally supported the sibling-placement and parenting-time bills and the Harmony Commission, while several urged that the commission include a birth parent with lived experience and that its scope remain focused on child safety and family rights. A former juvenile court judge also supported the Harmony Commission, citing failures in the Harmony Montgomery case and broader concerns about DCF power and child representation. No votes were taken during the hearing. A large portion of the hearing focused on Senate 114, the “Family Protection and Transparency Act,” which would require DCF to provide families with written and verbal notice of their rights during investigations, including the right to remain silent, consult counsel, and refuse entry absent legal authority except in emergencies. Supporters included parents, former foster youth, attorneys, advocates, and a peer mentor, many of whom described personal experiences of confusion, coercion, retaliation, and family separation when DCF became involved. They argued the bill would improve due process, language access, transparency, and accountability without limiting DCF’s emergency powers. Several witnesses also described intergenerational DCF involvement and said families often need resources and legal guidance rather than punitive intervention. Testimony on House 268 emphasized the importance of keeping siblings together in foster care whenever possible. Advocates cited research showing better mental health, educational, and reunification outcomes when siblings remain together, and several young people testified about being separated from brothers and sisters and the lasting impact of that separation. CPCS supported the bill and said regular sibling visitation should be required when joint placement is not possible. House 269, 270, 271, 288, and 293 were also on the notice, but the transcript reflects little or no testimony on some of those measures. The hearing concluded after the committee heard from all scheduled witnesses and invited written testimony for additional details.
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FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

February 19, 2025 - 09:30 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have public utilities that transfer electricity on power lines.
  • state that we look at often that we compete directly with as far as it goes to economic development is Texas
  • And in Texas, their limits are 250,000 and 500,000.
  • And so if we want to compete with Texas to get businesses, I think we need to keep maybe what Texas is
Summary: The subcommittee first heard HB 6507, a claims bill for Marcus Button, who suffered severe permanent injuries in a 2006 school bus crash. Representative Andrade explained that a jury awarded Button more than $2 million in 2009, but only a small amount was paid under sovereign immunity limits. He said Pasco County later reached a settlement with Button, but believed it lacked legal authority to pay without legislative approval. The bill would give the county that authority. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed unanimously, 18-0. The committee then took up HB 301, which would substantially revise Florida’s sovereign immunity framework. Representative McFarland said the bill would raise liability caps for state and local governments from $200,000/$300,000 to $1 million/$3 million, with a later increase in 2030, align statutes of limitations with private suits, allow governments to settle above the caps without a claims bill, and prevent insurance policies from conditioning payment on legislative approval. She framed the bill as a way to reduce the need for the claims bill process and provide faster redress to injured people. Testimony on HB 301 was sharply divided. Local governments, school districts, counties, cities, hospital groups, and insurance representatives opposed the bill, arguing the higher caps would sharply increase insurance and taxpayer costs, especially for small or fiscally constrained entities, and that the claims bill process and special masters provide useful review and leverage. Supporters, including the Florida Justice Association and several members, argued the current system is too slow and political, leaves seriously injured people waiting years for compensation, and should be modernized to better hold government accountable. No vote was taken on HB 301 in the portion of the meeting provided.
UT
UT

Utah 2025 Regular Session

Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee - November 19, 2025

Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • That particular section of code is just being pulled in.
  • But it's already in code currently. Correct. So it would have to be...
  • My guess is it probably is used in similar areas of code using that similar phrase.
  • They were seeking opportunities in Florida, Texas, or Michigan.
  • Do you know the section of code they were talking about? I'm not sure on the code specifically.
Keywords: 985, all
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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/10/2026 - House Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's not anything new that a teacher doesn't already utilize.
  • We have all heard of the Navajo code talkers and who used our Dene language to win World War II.
  • Unfortunately, a couple of weeks ago, we lost one of the last 22 code talkers.
  • We also have code talkers in the Apache tribe and some other tribes from across not only Arizona, but
  • But it was also ruled unconstitutional by a federal court in Texas.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2076, which would create a reimbursement program for school safety training and equipment, maintain an approved list of training programs meeting AZPOST standards, and allow eligible schools to adopt policies permitting certain employees to carry concealed firearms on campus if they complete approved training and meet notification/confidentiality requirements. The sponsor, Rep. Bliss, framed the bill as an optional, fiscally responsible medical-response measure meant to help school employees stop bleeding and save lives in emergencies, emphasizing that no school would be required to participate and that no new state appropriation was needed. Opponents, including Giffords, Arizona for Gun Safety, and the Arizona Education Association, argued the bill would normalize armed staff in classrooms, create confidentiality problems for parents and law enforcement, and expose students and staff to additional risk. They also said teachers are not trained as trauma responders and that the bill’s immunity and secrecy provisions could reduce accountability. Supporters, including Arizona Citizens Defense League and other proponents, said the bill adds guardrails to existing law, focuses mostly on first aid and de-escalation training, and gives schools an option to prepare staff for emergencies. After debate, the committee voted 6-5-1 to give HB 2076 a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 2830, which directs the State Board of Education to adopt science standards requiring instruction on fetal and prenatal development and specifies that the instruction is not sex education. Opponents, including the Arizona Education Association and Reproductive Freedom for All, said the bill politicizes science, creates fragmented instruction, and could lead to questions that inevitably touch on sex education while failing to address broader student health needs. Supporters, including Arizona Right to Life, a school board president, and a biology teacher, argued the bill is simply about age-appropriate, medically accurate science and parental transparency. The committee approved HB 2830 on an 8-4 vote.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • University of Austin, and he was conducting this unlawful research with the University of Austin, Texas
  • So again, when they go out right now and they utilize private interest here to help them, there aren't
  • Code, he was willing to answer questions about fees, federal law, representation, and his objections
  • This bill does not deny anybody from possessing, carrying, or utilizing a firearm.
  • Chair, the bill currently talks about Chapter 11 of Title 13, Criminal Code, which is homicides.
Bills: SB1003, SB1060, SB1134, SB1275, SB1327, SB1429, SB1618, SB1634, SB1654, SB1803, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1023, SCR1027
Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, veterans
Summary: The committee first heard a lengthy presentation and discussion focused on Arizona State University’s foreign research ties, especially collaborations and funding connected to China and Chinese military-affiliated institutions. The presenter argued that ASU and the Arizona Board of Regents had not been transparent about foreign gifts, contracts, and research partnerships, citing federal reporting forms, the Wolf Amendment, export-control concerns, and alleged links to dual-use technologies such as quantum systems, AI, robotics, microelectronics, and biosecurity. A witness from American Global Strategies testified in support, saying the bill would help protect U.S. research security and national security by imposing state-level guardrails on sensitive collaborations. After questions, the committee considered a strike-everything amendment to SB 1060 that would bar public universities from entering into or continuing certain loans, gifts, contracts, research partnerships, or sponsored projects involving the PRC, the CCP, and listed Chinese military-linked universities, require ABOR review and approval, and impose reporting and budget penalties. The amendment was withdrawn, and the committee instead took up SB 1327, which directs ABOR to require university research security policies and to report annually on those policies and on foreign contributions over $250,000; SB 1327 received a 4-2 do-pass recommendation, with Del Santos, Hernandez, and Márquez voting no and Kolodin, Powell, Keshel, and Gillette voting yes. The committee then heard SB 1803, a veterans bill regulating unrecognized persons who assist with VA disability claims. The sponsor and industry witnesses said the bill would protect veterans from bad actors by requiring disclosures, capping fees, banning certain practices, and filing service agreements with the Attorney General, while opponents argued it could restrict consumer choice, resemble a price ceiling, and still allow non-attorneys to engage in the unauthorized practice of law. After extensive debate over contingent fees, legal ethics, and whether the bill was too favorable to one company, the committee continued the hearing with additional testimony and questions.