Video & Transcript Research : 'testimonies'
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WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 23, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
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during governor's office in testimony during governor's office in testimony during - Um, I think there's two points that have come up based on the secretary's testimony.
- I think the first secretary's testimony.
- >> Committee, have you heard testimony? >> Committee, have you heard testimony?
- I think he heard all the direct testimony.
Bills:
HB0086
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/18/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
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uh <00:44:11.520>among <00:44:11.839 - heard, would have been testimony from the media whether there is anything in there that they think or
- heard, would have been testimony from the media whether there is anything in there that they think or
- heard, would have been testimony from the media whether there is anything in there that they think or
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- bit of time and had good testimony uh bit of time and had good testimony uh during<00:33:33.039>
the - , the morning with committee testimony, the morning with committee testimony, I'm<00:34:09.200>
- Uh any further public<00:42:38.400>
testimony? - Do we have anybody public testimony?
- Chairman. >> Okay, we're going to close public testimony.
- Uh any further public<00:42:38.400>
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Caucus of the Whole - 2026-01-13 - 11:15AM
Vermont House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- How does respecting the flow of testimony support professionalism and fairness?
- Let's allow the witness to complete their testimony before moving to questions.
- I'm going to ask members to refrain from interrupting so we can hear their full testimony. Right?
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moving <00:56:57.359>to their testimony before moving to their testimony - we can hear their full testimony. Right? we can hear their full testimony. Right?
Summary:
The meeting was a respect-in-the-workplace training led by Katrina Megs of Acer (formerly Hickok and Boardman), focused on bias, diversity, inclusion, respectful communication, and the importance of workplace culture in the Vermont General Assembly. She framed the session as a shift away from traditional harassment/discrimination training toward a broader emphasis on respect and kindness, explaining that bias is a normal brain function but becomes harmful when used explicitly against others. She used a short Scategories-style exercise to show how quickly people rely on patterns and assumptions, then connected that to the need to recognize the “whole person” beyond one-dimensional impressions.
The training emphasized that diversity is not the same as inclusion: diversity means representation, while inclusion means people are heard, invited in, and feel they belong. Katrina also cited statistics about demographic change, the diversity of Gen Z, workplace stress, and the importance of inclusion to hiring and retention. She described a respectful workplace as one where people acknowledge others’ worth and dignity through everyday interactions, not just politeness, and discussed practical behaviors such as active listening, body language, avoiding microaggressions, using professional or respectful tone, owning mistakes, respecting boundaries, avoiding gossip and exclusion, and being present in both in-person and virtual settings.
A participant raised concerns that “professional tone” and “professional attire” can be classist and can unfairly target people of color or people from different backgrounds. Katrina responded that the standard should be whether communication is respectful, noting that context and relationships matter and that raised voices are not always the same as disrespect. Another participant referenced a book, “I Am Not Yelling,” about Black women in the workplace and tone bias. The session closed with Katrina explaining why respect matters: it reduces stress, supports mental health and psychological safety, strengthens relationships, improves conflict resolution and problem solving, and increases engagement, morale, productivity, and retention.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/26/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair Olsson, please begin your testimony. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Please begin your testimony. All<00:52:38.319>
right, <00:52:38.720>Mr. - <00:54:04.480>
Thank and continue with your testimony. - Thank and continue with your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. we've had. Thank you for your testimony.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing panel approves HF2140 3/12/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please introduce yourself for the record and continue with your testimony.
- Thank you for allowing me to offer informational testimony on HF 2140. I am Charles Gardner.
- We've included written testimony with links to our work.
- We've included written testimony with links to our work.
- them uh We've included written testimony them uh We've included written testimony with<00:20:44.640
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Am I correct in saying that I'm not hearing you tell me otherwise based on their testimony?
- <00:06:05.479>
you otherwise based on their testimony you otherwise based on their testimony - okay you indicated in your testimony okay you indicated in your testimony this<00:06:32.039>
- And again, I want to confirm Senator Carrol's testimony about the $50 million price tag.
- And again, I want to confirm Senator Carrol's testimony about the $50 million price tag.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:04
SB 02: 00:01:37
Discussion in Opposition to SB 02: 00:09:49
SB 84: 00:22:19
SB 111: 00:30:35, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first considered Senate Bill 2, sponsored by Senator Mike Wilson, which would prohibit incarcerated people from receiving cross-sex hormones or gender-affirming surgeries, while allowing a tapering period if stopping an existing treatment would cause physical harm. Wilson said the bill was needed to prevent the Department of Corrections from providing such care by memo or policy rather than statute, and he argued the care was elective and not medically necessary. Senators Thomas, Neal, Nemes, Styers, and others questioned whether any gender-affirming surgeries had actually occurred in Kentucky, whether the hormone treatments were physician-prescribed, and whether the bill would override medical judgment; Wilson said the department reported no surgeries, that 67 incarcerated people were receiving cross-sex hormone therapy, and that he would only support treatment if it fit the bill’s narrow medical-harm exception.
Public testimony on SB 2 was strongly opposed. Chris Hartman of the Fairness Campaign said the bill would deny medically necessary care, violate the Eighth Amendment, and target a very small and vulnerable incarcerated population. Dr. Jack Skilles testified that gender-affirming care is medically necessary and supported by major medical organizations, warning that denying it could worsen mental health and lead to suicidality. Hannah Callahan, a transgender woman, described being denied hormone therapy while incarcerated and said the interruption caused severe physical and mental harm, including suicidal thoughts. Emma Curtis, Lexington’s Fourth District councilwoman, also urged a no vote, framing the issue as a matter of compassion and religious duty.
The committee then voted on SB 2. Senator Neal explained his no vote by saying he was not medically trained and deferred to doctors; Senator Nemes said he wanted clarification that the bill would not stop ongoing treatment; and Senator Styers argued the bill was a poor priority and noted there was no fiscal note and that only 67 people were affected. Senator Wheeler moved the bill, Senator Reed seconded, and the committee reported Senate Bill 2 favorably. Afterward, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 84, sponsored by Senator Steve Rawlings, which would limit judicial deference to state agency interpretations and require courts, not agencies, to interpret ambiguous laws, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 Loper Bright decision overturning Chevron deference.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you so much, Madam Chair, for your testimony. Thank you.
- Thank you very much for your testimony. Thank you very much.
- All right, we're going to open public testimony.
- I've submitted written testimony.
- Expected to testify in public testimony. Okay, we'll close public testimony members.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- testimony.
- Representative Sergeant continued that testimony submitted through the portal said establishing this
- Those three subclauses were issues that were discussed and concerns that were raised during testimony
- You're voting for the amendment. raised um during testimony and um raised um during testimony and um
- As we heard from testimony from DES, this particular violations and penalties, they have not actually
Summary:
The committee began with housekeeping about report deadlines and bill scheduling, noting that reports should be submitted as soon as possible, ideally by Friday night, so they can be reviewed and filed on time. The chair explained the process for Democratic and Republican reports, reviewed the timing sheet for early bills, and said the committee was trying to stay on schedule to avoid hearings during vacation week. He also shared his contact information for questions. The committee then moved into executive session on 10 bills.
On HB 13, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor, the committee voted unanimously to retain the bill after the prime sponsor asked that it be held for possible local action. On HB 127, extending the closing date of OHRV trails on the Connecticut River headquarters property from September 30 to Columbus Day, members debated economic benefits for Pittsburgh versus concerns about local control, conservation easements, and hunting impacts. The committee voted 11-5 ought to pass; the chair noted it would not go on consent and would have a fiscal note. On HB 174, increasing the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to 3,500 pounds unladen dry weight, supporters argued the change could help accommodate electric vehicles and heavier equipment, while opponents raised concerns about undefined terms, enforcement, private landowner rights, and unintended consequences. The committee voted 8-7 ought to pass.
On HB 203, requiring C-COT approved personal flotation devices while on New Hampshire state waters, the committee heard a split between members who emphasized personal responsibility and those who said the bill would improve safety and education and could reduce drowning deaths. The motion to ITL failed 11-5, meaning the committee rejected the motion to kill the bill and advanced it instead. The transcript then moved on to HB 332, allowing for the establishment of a village district, but the discussion of that bill was not included in the provided excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Absolutely excellent testimony, and it's wonderful to see you all here.
- Absolutely excellent testimony, and it's wonderful to see you all here.
- Mark Jorgenson's testimony.
- Mark Jorgenson's testimony.
- Mark Jorgenson's testimony.
Summary:
The committee first approved the prior day’s minutes, then heard Senate File 255, which would exempt American Legion and VFW buildings from property tax. The bill’s author and the American Legion Department of Minnesota testified that many posts are struggling financially, that the tax burden can threaten building ownership, and that the posts provide important community services such as charitable gambling support, youth sports, food insecurity assistance, suicide prevention training, and meeting space for veterans and local residents. Several members voiced support, and the bill was laid over for possible inclusion.
The committee then took up Senate File 30, a proposal to allow Minnesota estate tax portability for married couples, so a deceased spouse’s unused $3 million exclusion could transfer to the surviving spouse, similar to federal law. The author said Minnesota is an outlier compared with other estate-tax states and that the bill would simplify planning and reduce tax burdens, especially for family farms and other illiquid assets. A CPA and a Minnesota Farm Bureau representative testified that the order of death should not determine tax liability and that portability would help keep family farms intact. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion.
Next, the committee adopted an A1 amendment to Senate File 211 and heard the bill, which would create a Minnesota subtraction for Foreign Service pension income, treating it more like military pension income. The author said the change would cover a small number of retirees and would have a minimal fiscal impact, while the testifier described Foreign Service work and said the benefit would recognize their service. The bill, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion.
Finally, the committee heard Senate File 132, which would revise property tax language related to electric power systems by replacing references to attachments and impertinences with broader system-based language. The author said the bill would clarify tax treatment for power co-ops, restore the original intent of the law, and provide stability for Greater Minnesota, with an estimated property tax shift of a little over $700,000. Testimony was beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote on the bill was recorded in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Please introduce yourself and state your testimony.
- Uh if it's okay with testimony.
- Is my testimony that boring? Is my testimony that boring?
- State your name and proceed with your testimony.
- Please introduce yourself and proceed with your testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (01/13/2026)
Public Works and Highways
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for your testimony, Representative. >> Okay.
- for your testimony, Representative. for your testimony, Representative.
- very much for your testimony. very much for your testimony.
- Landry, for your testimony.
- , thank you for your testimony, thank you for your testimony, Representative<01:22:44.400>
Han
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 12/18/25
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm eager to hear the testimony.
- Thank you so much for your testimony, Miss Peña.
- Please introduce yourself to the committee and then continue with your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony, Miss Diaz. You have two minutes.
- Thank you for your testimony. We really do appreciate it so much.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 3rd, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Since we have an author here and we do not have a quorum yet, we'll get started with the testimony.
- For this hearing, testimony will be in person.
- We also accept written testimony through the position letter portal on the committee's website.
- These witnesses will have three minutes each to provide their testimony.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/7/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- for further action and be to recommend re-referral, so we won't be accepting amendments or public testimony
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amendments <00:01:31.040>or <00:01:31.160>public <00:01:31.520>testimony - accepting amendments or public testimony accepting amendments or public testimony at<00:01:32.200
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
HB 1428 Conference Committee Apr 8th, 2025 at 04:30 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Then I also found out, I think in testimony we found out that The floor because we didn't think it was
- Then I also found out, I think in testimony we found out that The local retailers, if they cannot sell
- Then I also found out, I think in testimony we found out that We created.
- Then I also found out, I think in testimony, that there are some nonprofits that run stores that are
Summary:
The conference committee on HB 1428 met to discuss amendments affecting sales tax treatment of clothing sold by nonprofit thrift stores. Members explained that the original bill focused on used clothing, but the language was changed in appropriations to “all clothing” after concerns were raised that the term “used clothing” was too vague under North Dakota’s sales tax code and could create compliance problems with the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. Testimony and discussion focused on practical issues such as distinguishing new from used clothing, whether items with tags donated by retailers would qualify, the burden on volunteer-run nonprofits to determine taxability, and whether the change would put nonprofit stores in competition with for-profit retailers and consignment shops.
Several members supported the policy goal of encouraging reuse and reducing landfill waste, while others argued the broader exemption would be unfair to taxable businesses and could invite more nonprofits to seek similar treatment. Senators emphasized that staying in compliance with the streamlined agreement was necessary to avoid jeopardizing reciprocal agreements with other states, while House members noted the original used-clothing concept had support in both chambers. No final compromise was reached, and the committee adjourned to be rescheduled.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Sunset Advisory Commission Jan 15th, 2025 at 08:01 am
Transcript Highlights:
- turn to voting on the commission decisions for the Sunset Commission staff reports we heard public testimony
- We had some testimony before the Commission on the surprise late penalties that continue to accrue.
- penalties under Section 254.042 to help prevent those surprise accruing penalties that we heard testimony
- We had some testimony before the Commission on the surprise late penalties that continue to accrue.
Keywords:
Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Ethics Commission, recommendations, Angelina River Authority, Natchez Valley Authority, public testimony, legislative session
Summary:
The meeting of the Sunset Advisory Commission served as a concluding assembly for the current biennium, where various agencies were reviewed. Notably, the Commission focused on staff recommendations and modifications regarding the Angelina and Natchez River Authority, Lower Natchez Valley Authority, and Texas Ethics Commission. After discussing various modifications, the members voted unanimously on multiple recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency and accountability within these agencies. The Chair emphasized the collaborative effort of the Commission members and staff, acknowledging their hard work throughout the biennium.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- turn to voting on the Commission decisions for the Sunset Commission staff reports we heard public testimony
- You know, we had some testimony before the Commission on the surprise late penalties that continue to
- You know, we had some testimony before the Commission on the surprise late penalties that continue to
- penalties under Section 254.02, to help prevent those surprise accruing penalties that we heard testimony
Summary:
The Sunset Advisory Commission met for its final meeting of the biennium, established a quorum, approved the December 11, 2024 minutes, and then voted on recommendations for several agencies reviewed earlier in the cycle. It adopted all recommendations for the Angelina and Nettus River Authority, the Lower Nettus Valley Authority, and the Trinity River Authority of Texas, with no modifications offered for those agencies.
The Commission then considered the Texas Ethics Commission. Members adopted staff recommendations with modifications, including changes to lobby compensation thresholds and rounding of inflation adjustments. The Commission also adopted a series of new recommendations addressing TEC customer service staffing, late-filing penalties, post-election reporting penalties, waiver of penalties when notice cannot be shown, review of the “substantial compliance” standard, review of the “principal purpose” definition, more prominent public posting of delinquent penalties, and clearer training and guidance on filing and lobby-registration requirements. The Commission also adopted two previously omitted Texas Department of Criminal Justice recommendations, 6.5 and 6.6.
By recorded vote, the Commission unanimously forwarded all recommendations adopted during the biennium to the 89th Legislature, with nine ayes. Sunset staff then reported on implementation of 2023 Sunset recommendations, saying the State Auditor found 89% of selected management actions fully implemented and Sunset staff found 68% of statutory and related changes fully implemented, with the remainder mostly in progress. The Commission also noted receipt of a January 6 evaluation of the Texas Lottery Commission, including a study of potential regulation of lottery ticket courier companies, but no further action was taken on that item. The meeting concluded with closing remarks and a motion to recess subject to the call of the Chair.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 26th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- If you wish to give testimony, the cards are at the table.
- My testimony today draws on both my experience and my organization's experience with average bid contracting
- I submitted written testimony to the committee as well.
- And I'm not in a position where I could support this bill, and I appreciate your testimony.
- But just based on the testimony and committee, it seemed like for us to get in a posture that we were
Keywords:
highway maintenance, signage, transportation safety, DOTD, infrastructure, public safety, federal grants, job creation, Utility Terrain Vehicles, UTVs, safety regulations, transportation, Louisiana, task force, vehicle operation, legislation, accidents, HCR112, House Concurrent Resolution 112, Louisiana Highway 1
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on May 26 with a quorum present and took up several resolutions and one Senate bill. SCR 64 created a task force to study construction management at risk (CMAR) in Louisiana public works; an amendment added representatives from the Louisiana Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders and Contractors, and the resolution was reported with amendments. HR 282 created a task force to study utility terrain vehicles with state agencies; an amendment added the State Fire Marshal, and it was also reported with amendments.
The committee then considered SB 513 on public works project delivery methods. The bill originally included an average-bid award method for certain pilot projects, along with airport design-build provisions. Testimony from a Reason Foundation analyst and from the Louisiana Associated General Contractors raised concerns that average-bid contracting could encourage collusion, raise costs, and lacked supporting data or use by U.S. transportation departments, while airport design-build was supported. The committee adopted an amendment in concept to strike the average-bid provisions, leaving the airport-related design-build language in place, and SB 513 was reported with amendments by a vote of 11 yeas and 4 nays.
The committee also reported SCR 62 favorably, which urges DOTD to evaluate school zones on state highways in response to safety concerns and near misses, including a fatal incident referenced by the author. HCR 112 was reported favorably to study flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport, and HR 275 was reported favorably to study an interstate highway signage maintenance and reporting program. The meeting concluded after all items were disposed of and the committee adjourned.