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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/15/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, and thank you, Senator, for your testimony.
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to and you'll probably hear testimony to and you'll probably hear testimony - I do have some specific stats I want to point out in the testimony, but I will summarize them.
- I do have some specific stats I want to point out in the testimony, but I will summarize them.
- So let me pencil out an example that I stole actually from some of the testimony last year.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/01/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Glenn McElfresh is going to provide some testimony on why this bill is a good idea.
- Glenn McElfresh is going to provide some testimony on why this bill is a good idea.
- Senator Wiklund offers the A8. have testimony um provided in the have testimony um provided in the committee
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LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- If you wish to give testimony, please fill out a witness card, sign it, and hand it to the sergeant at
- Your signature indicates that the testimony you give is true.
- Today's business is to receive public testimony and vote to accept, reject, or modify the port priority
- The committee will receive public testimony and vote to accept, reject, or modify the port priority applications
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works met to receive public testimony and act on port priority applications for inclusion in the FY 2027-2028 Port Priority Construction and Development Priority Programs. After a roll call showing 18 members present, the committee adopted the March 9, 2026 minutes without objection. Commissioner Andrew Killshaw of the Office of Multimodal Commerce explained the Port Priority Program criteria and presented two applications from the Avoyelles Harbor and Terminal District: a $3.4 million building addition and infrastructure project requesting $2.853 million in state funds, and a $1.5 million Workforce Training Center redevelopment requesting $1.287 million. He said the projects were projected to create 265 jobs and generate substantial state benefits, with very high benefit-cost ratios.
Members expressed support for the projects and for strengthening the port program overall. Chairman Boriak moved to approve the applications, and Senator Carter and others discussed the need to increase investment in ports and develop a statewide strategic plan to better compete for federal dollars. DOTD Multimodal Commerce staff, including Molly Bergoin, testified that the program has more than $200 million in backlog, that annual Transportation Trust Fund financing has made it difficult to reduce, and that the department hopes to clear 10 to 12 low-balance projects this year. They also said the request cap had been increased to $7 million per project this year and up to $21 million going forward, and that most projects are proceeding under reimbursement agreements because construction costs have risen sharply.
After discussion, the committee voted without objection to accept the port priority applications received through March 1, 2026, for the FY 2027-2028 program. The committee then adjourned without objection.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we get started, if you wish to give testimony today, please fill out a witness card.
- Your signature is an affirmation that your testimony is true and correct.
- Before we get started, if you wish to give testimony today, please fill out a witness card.
- Your signature is an affirmation that your testimony is true and correct.
Summary:
The Civil Law and Procedure Committee met at 10:15 a.m. on May 26 and established a quorum. The first item was House Resolution 307 by Representative Dana Henry, which would create a task force to study expropriation, acquisition, and related issues tied to economic development in New Orleans East and the Louisiana International Terminal project. The resolution was described as focused on identifying underdeveloped parcels, clarifying ownership, and ensuring due process and safeguards against illegal takings. The chair moved to report H.R. 307 favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 228 by Senator Duplessis, a proposed constitutional amendment to allow public funds to be used to replace drinking water utility service lines on private property, specifically to enable use of federal funds for lead pipe replacement on both sides of the water meter. Testimony from the sponsor and Paul Rainwater emphasized that the measure is narrowly tailored, intended to avoid the Constitution’s donation prohibition, and needed to access already-granted federal money. Members discussed why a constitutional amendment was necessary, whether the wording should specify federal funds, and whether the proposal could confuse voters.
A draft 6.8A report recommended reporting SB 228 without amendments and noted a possible conflict with House Bill 603 because both measures amend the same constitutional section. The committee adopted the 6.8A report without objection, then approved a motion to report SB 228 without amendments. The meeting adjourned without further action.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We encourage the public to provide written testimony before the hearing by visiting the committee website
- 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, if any, and position
- The committee will allow no more than 40 minutes of testimony in total.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 15, 2026, for a regular order hearing on 38 bills. The chair announced that AB 2457 was pulled to a later hearing, reviewed public testimony rules, established a quorum, and approved the consent calendar in two motions. Bills on the consent calendar were moved either to the Assembly floor consent calendar or to the floor non-consent calendar, and the suspense calendar was deemed approved as read.
The committee then heard AB 1917 by Assemblymember Schultz, which would require prosecutors to file an 871.5 motion to reinstate felony charges dismissed at a preliminary hearing for lack of probable cause, rather than simply adding the charges back. The author and supporters, including the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, Californians for Safety and Justice, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and several advocacy groups, argued the bill would improve due process, transparency, and court efficiency by reducing unnecessary litigation and costs. No opposition testimony was presented.
After questions and a motion, the committee took a roll call vote on AB 1917. Members voting were recorded as aye, and the bill passed out of committee. The hearing then concluded and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 12, 2026 - 04:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, is there anyone here for public testimony on the amendment? We have none.
- All right, public testimony.
- Any more public testimony? We're in debate. Members, any debate on the bill? Okay, Representative?
- Is anyone here for public testimony? Uh, members, we're in debate. Any debate on this good bill?
Summary:
The IT Budget and Policy Subcommittee met with a quorum present and heard two bills. CS/HB 783 by Rep. Sapp would create a coordinated access model pilot program for behavioral health services in Duval, Clay, and St. Johns counties. The bill would contract with the Department of Children and Families and a university partner to provide centralized intake, screening, referral, appointment scheduling, follow-up, and data reporting on outcomes and service gaps. Rep. Young asked about avoiding bottlenecks and what “timely referral” means; Sapp said the proposal is based on an existing Pinellas model and is intended to triage cases by urgency. An amendment clarifying procurement guidelines was adopted without objection, and the bill was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote.
The committee then heard HB 1031 by Rep. Rosenwald, which would establish a callback queue pilot program for select state agencies, including Florida Commerce and DCF, so callers can leave a number and receive a return call by the end of the next business day. Rosenwald said the goal is to improve customer service for issues such as reemployment assistance and benefits access, with no fiscal impact and a required report due by December 31, 2027. Rep. Cross spoke in support, noting callback systems reduce frustration for callers. The bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably by a 14-0 vote.
At the end of the meeting, the chair noted that budget recommendations for fiscal year 2026-2027 had been submitted to Chair McClure. With no further business, the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 13, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON THE BILL? ANY MEMBERS WISH TO DEBATE ON THIS BILL?
- IS THERE PUBLIC TESTIMONY? YES WE HAVE WAIVING IN SUPPORT UNLESS THEY CHOOSE TO SPEAK. ALEX HALEY.
- WE HAVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
- THERE WAS NO FURTHER PUBLIC TESTIMONY. MEMBERS WE DID THE DEBATE. IS THERE ANY DEBATE.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
SB 2133 Conference Committee Apr 15th, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Secondly, we heard testimony from DOT, and I don't remember if it was law enforcement, but we did hear
- testimony that law enforcement thinks that these plates are much easier to see, more so than our traditional
- Thank you for your testimony. Thank you for your testimony.
Summary:
The conference committee on Senate Bill 2133 met to resolve the remaining disagreement over fees for a proposed blackout specialty license plate. The Senate held to a $25 annual fee after dropping an initial $15 fee, while the House argued for $10 or, at most, $20, saying the plate does not support a cause and should be priced to encourage use. Members also discussed whether the plate should be treated like other specialty plates and whether any revenue should be dedicated to a specific purpose, but no particular cause was identified.
The Department of Transportation testified that the $25 annual fee would go into the highway distribution fund, the same as personalized plate fees, and explained that the fund is distributed to the state, counties, and townships. DOT estimated the blackout plate could be very popular, projecting about 10% of eligible vehicles and motorcycles might choose it, based on experience in Minnesota and other states. Members noted that Minnesota saw strong demand even with higher fees.
After discussion, the committee moved and adopted the Corey amendment setting the annual fee at $25. The roll call showed support from the Senate chair and Senator Paulson, with Representative Johnston voting no and Representatives Casper and Hendricks voting yes. With the amendment adopted, the committee reached agreement and adjourned, with Senate and House members designated to carry the report forward.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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testimony. - your testimony. your testimony.
- Thank you. >> Thank you very much for your testimony. >> Thank you very much for your testimony.
- Thanks. >> Thank you very much for your testimony. >> Thank you very much for your testimony.
- Thank you so much for your testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (04/29/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- So, yeah, thank you all for your testimony and thank you.
- So, yeah, thank you all for your testimony and thank you.
- So, yeah, thank you all for your testimony and thank you.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- Thank you very much for your testimony. Thank you very much for your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony, Ms. Finch. Thank you for your testimony, Ms. Finch.
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Keywords:
HF2715, homestead credit refund, property tax refund, property tax relief, homeowner tax relief, homestead credit, co-pay reduction, Minnesota property taxes, tax rebate, state refund, income thresholds, inflation adjustment, property tax circuit breaker, housing affordability, elderly homeowners, fixed income, taxation, Minnesota Statutes 290A.04, renters credit, income tax
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, you may begin your testimony. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Thank you so much for your testimony.
- for this brief testimony. for this brief testimony.
- testimony. Thank you as well, Dr. testimony. Thank you as well, Dr.
- Uh testimony has which is the case here.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2446 5/9/25
Transcript Highlights:
- written testimony.
- So again, that was written testimony submitted by the deadline yesterday.
- We will not be taking any oral testimony We will not be taking any oral testimony at<00:03:06.080
- opportunity to submit written testimony. opportunity to submit written testimony.
- testimony submitted uh by the deadline<00:04:24.400>
yesterday.
Summary:
The Agriculture Conference Committee met for an initial organizational and comparison session on House File 2446, the agriculture broadband and rural development bill. Members introduced themselves, noted that no conference target had yet been set, and agreed to begin with a side-by-side review of House and Senate positions. No oral testimony was taken; instead, the chair listed written testimony submitted by a wide range of agricultural, environmental, local government, food bank, and industry groups.
Nonpartisan fiscal staff walked through the major funding differences. Both bills included some shared items such as operating adjustments, wolf and elk damage compensation, and certain technical changes, but they differed on several major appropriations. The House generally proposed larger increases for meat inspection, local food purchasing, and the Board of Animal Health, and added items such as county inspector grants, biofertilizer innovation, a biosolids/PFAS-related study, a soil health study, broadband installation study funding, an Agri Works program, an Agri Support program, a milk grant program, and several House-only transfers and grants. The Senate included items such as a climate coordinator position, biofuel-related reductions and policy changes, livestock processing funding, farm-to-school and urban agriculture changes, MARL funding, cottage foods licensing updates, and several Senate-only pass-through grants and transfers. Staff also noted differences in the agriculture emergency account transfer approach and in how the two bodies handled the Second Harvest Heartland and related food distribution provisions.
House Research then reviewed the policy language differences in the bill. The House language included provisions allowing more flexible use of grant administration funds, unpaid prior-year claims, county inspector grants, and updates tied to its own policy article, while the Senate language included the climate coordinator, PFAS-related commercialization language, cooperative development grant permissive language, and other Senate policy changes. The committee did not take any votes or final actions at this meeting; the session was informational and focused on identifying differences for later negotiation.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/11/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And then on the building trades testimony, it sounds like you're continuing to talk.
- I'm sure through the trials, so all kinds of testimonies or witnesses and cross-examination, whatever
- Well, I appreciate the testimony of Mr. Detweiler and Mr. Seiberling.
- Thank you all for participating in the public testimony today.
- Participate in the public testimony today.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met to hear a long agenda of local government, housing, labor, and transparency bills. The committee first adopted the consent calendar for SB 1187 and SB 1388, then heard SB 983, which would authorize the Port of San Diego to use job order contracting for repairs and repetitive maintenance work. Supporters said the bill would speed emergency and small repairs and reduce costs, while opponents raised concerns about construction definitions and project labor agreement language. The bill was ultimately moved forward on a 2-2 vote after discussion of amendments and labor negotiations, and later the committee’s final roll call showed it passing out on a 5-2 vote.
The committee also heard SB 1256, aimed at limiting duplicative litigation over a San Diego County housing project, and SB 992, which would make permanent and expand a small special-district audit flexibility by raising the revenue threshold from $150,000 to $250,000. SB 1256 drew support from the author and project counsel, who argued the project had already been litigated and was delaying needed housing, while opponents said the bill would interfere with wildfire and subdivision-map review. SB 992 had support from county auditors and special districts, with no opposition, and was approved 5-0. SB 1115, addressing governance failures at the Tulare County Public Cemetery District by allowing county supervisors to remove an individual trustee for cause, also passed unanimously after testimony describing serious dysfunction and opposition from the California Special Districts Association.
The committee then took up SB 1193, which would impose transparency and approval requirements on Alameda County discretionary funding to nonprofits and other entities. The author and supporters described the bill as a response to grand jury findings and alleged conflicts of interest, while Alameda County argued its current process is already transparent and that the bill would add burdens and could harm services. After amendments and discussion, the bill passed 5-0. SB 1383, a density bonus law bill clarifying that local labor standards cannot be waived through density bonus concessions, was supported by labor groups and moved forward despite no opposition, with the final roll call showing it passing out 5-1. SB 1361, intended to prevent local governments from undermining transit projects because of SB 79 density concerns, also passed after support from L.A. Metro and labor and no formal opposition, with the final vote recorded as 5-2. The committee later resumed to hear SB 1272, the CASH Act, which would limit certain sanctions on homeowners for prior unpermitted work by previous owners; the transcript cuts off before that bill’s full testimony and vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- You mentioned earlier in the testimony that they had to come back for a reinspection.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your testimony today.
- Thank you for your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. Go ahead. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.
- As we heard from a parent just now, his testimony has quite a bit of passion in it.
- As we heard from a parent just now, his testimony has quite a bit of passion in it.
Keywords:
felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, education, funding, school districts, state aid, education reform, venue, employee conflict, superior court, legal proceedings, workplace disputes, weapons, explosives, trafficking, firearm regulations
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Jan 20th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, we will thank you for your testimony. We'll take the next witness in opposition.
- Seeing none, thank you for your testimony. Next witness in opposition to these bills. Have a seat.
- Thank you for your testimony. Questions for this witness?
- Laura Holloway with the Missouri Municipal League, and I did submit my testimony online.
- Thank you for your testimony. Any questions for this witness?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report, focusing on the DCA midair collision. Mar 27th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- I look forward to his testimony before this committee in the near future.
- Recognize Brigadier General Matthew Brayman for his testimony.
- Rushlow, in your testimony you highlighted some of the recent changes in hiring and also especially in
- Acting Director Rushlow, you discussed in your testimony the efforts that Secretary Duffy and the FAA
- Thank you to all the witnesses for their important testimony today.
Keywords:
aviation safety, midair collision, American Airlines Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk helicopter, NTSB, FAA, ADS-B technology, safety protocols
Summary:
The meeting focused on the discussions surrounding the tragic midair collision involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, which resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Testimonies were provided by key figures including NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy and FAA Acting Administrator Chris Richelieu. The committee expressed grave concerns regarding the existing safety protocols, questioning why the FAA failed to act on numerous warnings and data indicating potential collision risks. Members emphasized the need for urgent reforms in aviation safety to prevent such tragedies in the future. Specific highlights included the recognition of the importance of ADS-B out technology and concerns about the operational practices of military helicopters in controlled airspaces.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 25th, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Showing no further public testimony, senators, we are in debate. Any debate?
- Showing no further public testimony, senators, we are in debate. Any debate?
- Is there any public testimony on the amendment as amended? Showing none.
- Is there any public testimony on the delete-all? Showing none.
- Is there any public testimony on the delete all showing none?
Summary:
The committee heard and acted on a long agenda of environmental and natural resources bills. It reported favorably SB 1784 on sewer collection systems, allowing municipal sewer revenues to be used for expansion; SB 1388 on vessels, which prohibits random vessel inspections without probable cause, creates a five-year safety decal, bars local fuel-type boat bans, and expands funding options for boat ramps and marinas; and SB 880, which designates the American flamingo as Florida’s state bird and the Florida scrub jay as the state songbird. SB 946, as amended, was also reported favorably; it restricts certain waste facilities and incinerators near the Everglades, with the amendment narrowing the focus to the Broward/Miami-Dade area near the C-9 impoundment project. SB 1792 on dry sandy beaches was reported favorably after amendment, creating a pilot and process to inventory beaches and explore voluntary public access or conservation arrangements with private owners. SB 866 on anchoring limitation areas was reported favorably despite opposition from cruisers and boaters who argued existing law should be used instead of new county-specific restrictions. SB 832 on former phosphate mining lands was reported favorably with amendments that removed language about the necessity of phosphate mining and clarified that landowners requesting a radiation study must pay for it. The committee also reported favorably SB 1326 on hurricane evacuation clearance times and permit allocations in the Keys, and SB 1580, after a delete-all amendment, which authorizes DEP to use public-private partnerships for coastal resiliency projects. Finally, SB 1300 on oil and gas drilling permits was introduced to require DEP to consider potential harm from accidents or blowouts to natural resources when reviewing drilling permits, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill. The committee also took up confirmations, temporarily postponing the vote on Rodney Barreto’s FWC reappointment after public criticism of his leadership, while recommending favorably the other listed appointments.