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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- fiscal analysis will walk through our Senate omnibus bill and spreadsheet, and then we will hear testimony
- your testimony. your testimony.
- Simmons, if you would like to begin, just introduce yourself and your testimony. Sure.
- Thank you, Madam Chair testimony. Sure.
- testimony, that would be great. U Mr. testimony, that would be great. U Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 02/12/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name for the record and proceed with your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. First up, Senator Gruenhagen. No, thanks, Mr. Chair.
- Thank you for your testimony. First up, Senator Gruenhagen. Thanks.
- <01:03:13.400>
so <01:03:13.680>to your testimonies so to your testimonies so to me - Please introduce yourself and proceed with your testimony. K.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- as to various reasons why um testimony as to various reasons why um climate<03:32:13.600>
change< - Comments were made two weeks ago by a committee chair suggesting that online testimonies are of less
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are suggesting that online testimonies are suggesting that online testimonies - To that end, I ask each of my colleagues to routinely report testimony numbers, online testimony numbers
- I ask each of my colleagues to routinely report testimony numbers, online testimony numbers, in committee
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Certainly, the testimony on this bill, especially from the mayor of our second-largest city, said that
- We went, after listening to testimony, and the police came to me.
- I'm just looking through some of the testimony on these bills, and we had someone testify saying Hure
- We heard no instances or testimony that that wasn't happening.
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that heard no instances or testimony that heard no instances or testimony that
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you very much for your testimony. Oh, thank you very much.
- >> Thank you very much for your testimony.
- >> Thank you very much for your testimony.
- Thank you for your testimony. >> Okay. Thank you for your testimony.
- taking the time to hear my testimony. taking the time to hear my testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (03/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- We had testimony from our hearing, and we had input from various parties on this.
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our - His testimony is part of the record. Representative King, I'm sorry.
Summary:
The meeting covered two main items. First, the solid waste subcommittee reviewed draft language for HB 707, focusing on landfill siting and permitting standards. Members and the Department of Environmental Services discussed replacing repeated references to “aquifer” with “drinking water well,” clarifying that aquifer is a broad term, and considering whether a statutory definition was needed. They also debated the bill’s setback and time-of-travel provisions, including the 10^-5 standard, a 1,500-foot distance, and whether the bill should rely more on performance-based criteria than prescriptive distances. Another major topic was permit denial language tied to applicants with significant histories of repeated serious violations or landfill-related litigation; the department said it already has related authority in current rules, but noted some wording was still too vague and could be tightened. No vote was taken, and the chair closed the hearing with plans to continue work later.
The second item was a work session on HB 424, which would direct the Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food to create forms for businesses to request information about service animals and establish a study committee on fraudulent or untrained service animals. Several members said the problem raised by the bill was real but expressed concern that the legislature may be limited by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Others argued that a study committee would likely not produce a workable solution and might conflict with leadership’s direction to avoid unnecessary study committees. Members discussed whether the bill should be retained, amended, or instead replaced with a letter or resolution to the federal delegation. The committee appeared to lean toward ITL and possibly pursuing a letter to federal officials, but no final vote is reflected in the transcript.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (03/03/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And that concludes my testimony, and I'll take questions. Thank you.
- Does anyone else want to give testimony concerning that bill?
- Does anyone else want to give testimony concerning that bill?
- With that said, I will let my written testimony speak for itself.
- With that said, I will let my written testimony speak for itself.
Summary:
The Municipal and County Government Committee held public hearings on House Bill 471 and House Bill 373. HB 471 would create a temporary commission to study growth, traffic, planning, and land use issues in a group of southern New Hampshire towns, with possible recommendations on regional planning commission boundaries or coordination. Representative Perez said the bill was requested by Londonderry residents and local officials, and Eric Power of Brookline testified in support, saying the towns share corridor and development issues that cross regional planning commission lines. Several members questioned whether existing law already allows towns to form regional planning commissions under RSA 364:6, whether the bill should be broader, and whether the town list should include additional communities. The hearing closed with testimony counts reported as two in support and three opposed on remote sign-in, plus one opposed and one in support on the blue sheet.
HB 373, sponsored by Representative Diane Powers, would revise RSA 41:11-a on town property leases. Powers said current law is too restrictive because leases over five years require repeated town votes, which she argued is impractical for long-term arrangements. She cited examples from Hampton and Brookline, including long-term road and property leases, and said she had found multiple similar cases. The bill would keep select board authority for leases under one year, allow a legislative body to authorize a specific longer lease by a three-fifths ballot vote, and preserve the existing five-year blanket leasing authority with a three-fifths vote, while keeping existing leases valid if authority is later rescinded. Eric Power testified in support, describing recurring lease renewals in Brookline and saying longer terms are needed for projects such as housing, cell towers, and solar arrays. Members asked about the change from a simple town vote to a three-fifths threshold and whether the bill duplicates existing mechanisms; Powers said the higher threshold was intended because the leases involve long-term commitments. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- That's what was said at testimony.
- Thank you for taking my testimony. I'm Mary Wilkey. I live in Concord.
- If you'd like, I can follow up with written testimony, but that will conclude my testimony.
- If you'd like, I can follow up with written testimony, but that will conclude my testimony.
- Thank you, Chairwoman Noble, and thank you again for your testimony.
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 662, which would require discussion of abortion procedures and the viewing of certain videos in public school health education. Members argued the bill went too far by naming specific videos and involving the Attorney General in enforcement, and they said curriculum decisions should be left to educators. The committee voted ITL on HB 662 by a unanimous 18-0.
The committee then considered HCR 6, a resolution calling for the removal of the superintendent of District 67. Members said the resolution targeted an individual and that the underlying dispute was already in court, so the matter should be left to the legal process. The motion to ITL passed 18-0. Next, HR 9, urging the Department of Education to emphasize STEM education, received broad support as a nonpartisan statement of priorities, and it also passed 18-0.
HB 440, concerning educator licensing and shortages in Career and Technical Education, was amended to clarify that the bill applies to initial licensure only. After discussion about whether the amendment was necessary, the committee adopted Amendment 0188 unanimously and then voted OTPA on the bill as amended, 18-0. HB 222, which repealed the requirement for an MOU between charter schools and districts on services for students with disabilities, drew testimony that districts already provide substantial oversight through IEP processes and that the MOU requirement was burdensome and largely unenforced; the committee voted OTP 18-0.
The committee then took up HB 719, which would repeal the right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease unused district facilities. Supporters said the existing law had not generated complaints and could impede charter expansion, while opponents said the issue had not proven to be a problem and local control should be preserved. The committee voted ITL 17-1, with one member opposed and no minority report. The chair then postponed HB 184, a study committee bill on school start times, because it was scheduled for the next day, and the committee moved into a work session on bullying-related bills, discussing HB 108, HB 384, and HB 673 without taking final action in the portion provided.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- When you gave your testimony, you mentioned you were testifying on behalf of Constellation Energy.
- as to who we're hearing testimony from.
- For the witness, and then I'll come back to you to have the conversation about the testimony.
- We've heard testimony that there's no rush. There's no need that we need to be working on this now.
- It also asks that they provide a testimonial.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're going to do a second testimony through you? Through me. I'm channeling Heidi.
- This is my favorite testimony. Please tell us how great we are.
- This is my favorite testimony. Please tell us how great we are.
- We're dealing with inland, not offshore wells, as it was cited by the testimony.
- Any additional testimony in support of the bill? Come on, see you. And how about opposition?
Summary:
The committee heard a long series of bills, beginning with AB 2026 on groundwater recharge. The author and supporters said the bill would streamline permitting, codify existing CEQA exemptions for recharge diversions, and help California capture flood flows for storage in aquifers. Water agencies and local districts supported the measure, while environmental groups and some irrigation districts opposed it or sought amendments, warning about CEQA, streambed, Delta, and tribal-resource concerns. The bill was held open pending a quorum.
Members then heard AB 1577 on data center energy accountability, which would require monthly reporting of energy use and related information to the Energy Commission and local agencies. The author and the Little Hoover Commission argued the bill would improve transparency, help protect ratepayers, and support grid planning. Data center industry and business groups opposed it as duplicative, burdensome, and uniquely targeted, while several environmental and local-government groups supported or supported if amended. The bill was left with a due-pass recommendation once a quorum was present.
The committee also took up AB 2245 on producer responsibility for vehicle lubricant products and containers, AB 2170 on CEQA language-access and environmental protections in overburdened communities, AB 2059 on rural transportation/VMT analysis, AB 1808 on Western Joshua tree permitting and fee relief, AB 2182 on industrial energy efficiency program changes, AB 2231 on streamlining two hospital projects, and AB 2433 on density bonus housing incentives. Each bill drew a mix of support from sponsors, local agencies, labor, housing, or environmental justice groups and opposition or concerns from business, local government, or conservation organizations. Several measures were amended in committee, and multiple bills were reported out on due-pass or due-pass-as-amended votes, with some roll calls left open for absent members.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/15/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, if you don't mind, we can return to testimony. Okay. Good. Uh, first we have Morgan Shafer.
- And you can state your name for the record and begin your testimony when you are ready.
- and begin your testimony when you are<00:05:50.440>
ready. - You can state your correct name for the record and begin your testimony.
- You can state your correct name for the record and begin your testimony.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 46 (3-13-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- treatment and unfortunately they had to go to Mexico to receive it and it's some of the most compelling testimony
- treatment and unfortunately they had to go to Mexico to receive it and it's some of the most compelling testimony
- treatment and unfortunately they had to go to Mexico to receive it and it's some of the most compelling testimony
- treatment and unfortunately they had to go to Mexico to receive it and it's some of the most compelling testimony
- Compelling testimony I've ever heard in my life.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. to our last remaining item on the agenda before we go to public testimony.
- And with that, there's lots of other things in my written testimony. Thank you.
- Thank you for testimony. Good afternoon, Chairman Morley, members of the committee.
- Based upon my written testimony. Thank you Right, mr. Chairman and members members.
- Thank you for your testimony and appreciate your work in the community. Thank you.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- He's got the bulk of the testimony here. Indeed, Mr.
- Daring, if you would identify yourself for the record, we're pleased to have your testimony.
- here indeed um Mr daring if testimony here indeed um Mr daring if you<00:30:44.039>
would <00: - yes good morning and thank you testimony yes good morning and thank you madam<00:30:51.640>
chair - And I'm trying to—I appreciate the testimony relative to what's happening in Goodhue County.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 12, 2025 - 11:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no questions, is there any public testimony on the amendment?
- Seeing no public testimony, is there any debate?
- Do we have any public testimony on the bill? Seeing none, members, is there any debate?
Summary:
The Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and heard House Bill 1313, an agency bill by Representative Mooney. The bill extends the Resilient Florida Trust Fund within the Department of Environmental Protection and updates the state accounting reference from FLARE to the new POM system. A technical amendment removing the obsolete FLARE account code was adopted without objection, and the bill then passed favorably on a recorded vote with no public testimony or debate.
After the bill, the chair reviewed budget process materials for the committee, including agency vacancy reports and three-year reversion reports. She noted that several agencies have relatively low vacancy rates, highlighting the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as especially efficient, while DEP’s vacancy rate was higher and a member asked about long-term vacancies there. On reversions, she said DACS had only about a 2% reversion rate over three years, while Citrus averaged about 40%, DEP about 12%, and Fish and Wildlife about 10%.
The chair also discussed upcoming budget recommendations and asked members to review the materials and raise questions. She flagged trust fund concerns, especially for Fish and Wildlife, saying recent license fee waivers may reduce revenue supporting its trust fund and could affect funding decisions in the next budget. The meeting ended after brief clarification on the vacancy report and a motion to re-recess.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I've circulated written testimony, but I will not read it.
- Like Mike, I'll my written testimony.
- Greatly appreciate your<04:50:21.680>
testimony. - Seeing none, thank you for your testimony. >> Can we have Lori do her testimony now?
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I've sounds like from the testimony I've sounds like from the testimony I've
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you very much for your testimony, and that will end the hearing on HB 29.
- >
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today has been said in the testimonies today has been said in the testimonies - I missed some of the testimony, especially in regard to court cases.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education to require objective, science-based evidence for pedagogical methods. The prime sponsor said the bill is a verbatim reintroduction from the prior session and argued that current federal definitions are too vague, allowing subjective surveys and other weak evidence to justify teaching methods. He said the bill is limited to pedagogy, not subject matter, and is intended to improve student outcomes, reduce fad-driven practices, and potentially save money by limiting unnecessary retraining and new materials.
Members asked repeatedly about the bill’s scope, including whether it would affect classroom teachers, curriculum content, and existing instructional approaches such as phonics versus whole language or queuing. The sponsor said the bill applies to state and local education bodies and educator training policies, not individual teachers in their classrooms, and that teachers would retain flexibility. He also said standardized testing could be part of a scientific study but is not itself a study, and that textbook providers could be asked to furnish the studies supporting instructional guidance included in their materials.
Several members raised concerns about the fiscal note and possible cost shifts to local districts and taxpayers. The sponsor disputed the idea that the bill would necessarily create major new costs or require additional staff, saying any costs would likely be limited and that the department is already applying federal evidence-based rules. He also said if some current methods are not science-based, updating them would be justified even if there were some initial expense. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- in the House who reminds folks, because they have a two-minute comment period as well for their testimony
- So certainly everybody's testimony I value, but we will be back and forth as the Senate is in session
- It has applauded, amplified, and guided testimonies that fit its agenda and otherwise dismissed, vilified
- , and attacked other testimonies.
- And I'll send a testimony about this to the commission.
Summary:
The commission held a public comment hearing as it continued work toward a November 30 statutory deadline for its final report. The co-chairs reviewed logistics for the hybrid format, two-minute testimony limit, respectful conduct, and the plan to alternate between in-person and virtual speakers. The commission approved the minutes from its previous September 8 meeting by motion and vote, with no nays. Much of the testimony focused on how the commission should define antisemitism, especially whether to adopt the IHRA definition and whether it improperly conflates antisemitism with criticism of Israel or Zionism.
Many speakers, including Jewish educators, rabbis, academics, students, and legislators, described personal experiences with antisemitism and urged the commission to address hate while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and the ability to criticize Israeli government policy. Several called for the commission to reject or narrow the IHRA definition and instead consider the Jerusalem Declaration or other frameworks that distinguish antisemitism from anti-Zionism. Others emphasized that antisemitism should be addressed alongside racism, Islamophobia, white nationalism, and other forms of bias, and some urged broader anti-bias training in schools. A smaller number of speakers supported stronger action against antisemitism in schools and public institutions, including concerns about antisemitic materials in education and about organizations or events they viewed as promoting hate.
A recurring theme was the conflict in Gaza and its impact on the debate: some speakers condemned Israel’s military actions as genocide, apartheid, or colonialism and said criticism of those actions should not be treated as antisemitic, while others defended Israel, rejected genocide claims, and argued that anti-Israel activism can fuel antisemitism. Several speakers also raised concerns about campus discipline, union materials, and state facility rentals, and one speaker asked that state resources not be used by groups they viewed as inciting hate. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the prior minutes and hearing public testimony.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, in our committee testimony, we did make, as I alluded to earlier, one small change in draft 1.21,
- In going through the bill, we took testimony from the following: Legislative Council Office; the bill
- Ways and Means did take testimony from the following: the Office of Legislative Council, Joint Fiscal
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Means <00:35:39.440>did <00:35:39.680>take <00:35:40.200>testimony - <00:35:40.920>
from Ways and Means did take testimony from Ways and Means did take testimony
Summary:
The House opened with devotional remarks and then handled several procedural items, including referring Senate Bill 223 on Vermont water quality, which carries an appropriation, to the Committee on Appropriations. The chamber also read and recognized three House Concurrent Resolutions: honoring Maria Blair for nearly four decades of service in the Joint Fiscal Office; designating April 11–17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week in Vermont; and congratulating the 2025 Green Mountain Council class of Eagle Scouts. Members offered brief tributes to Blair’s institutional knowledge and service, and to the importance of addressing racial disparities in maternal and infant health. Guests connected to the resolutions were recognized in the gallery, and the House also heard announcements introducing visitors and upcoming meetings.
The main legislative action was on Senate Bill 255, which would establish a pilot law enforcement governance council in Windham County. Committee members described it as a limited, voluntary pilot intended to improve regional public safety governance and funding without imposing a statewide mandate or new tax. Testimony came from legislative staff, local officials, sheriffs, police, the Vermont State Police, and municipal representatives. The Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee reported the bill favorably with a 9-0-1 vote and a small amendment adding an additional report-back requirement; Ways and Means found no fiscal impact to state revenue and reported it favorably 10-0-1. The House then agreed to propose the amendment and ordered the bill to third reading.
The final action item was House Bill 956, approving Burlington’s charter amendment to formally establish the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging as a permanent city office. The sponsor explained that Burlington voters had already approved the change and that the bill would codify existing duties, including equity strategy, policy advice, representation of underserved communities, and community engagement, with the director reporting to the mayor. The Government Operations and Military Affairs Committee reported the bill favorably 10-0-1, and the House ordered it to third reading. Later, Ways and Means reported favorably with amendment on Senate Bill 327, an economic development bill carrying an appropriation, and it was referred to Appropriations under House Rule 35A. The House then adjourned until April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Local Government (3-17-26)
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, introduce yourself for the record along with your guest, and please proceed with testimony.
- Scott Maiden, State Senate testimony. Scott Maiden, State Senate District<00:19:37.000>
29. - If each of you will introduce yourselves for the record, please, and then start your testimony.
- Please proceed with your testimony. Thank you, Mr.
- Please introduce yourself as well as your guest, and then please proceed with testimony.
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Meeting Start 00:00:01
Roll Call 00:00:21
SB 141 Discussion 00:03:21
SB 141 Vote 00:10:57
HB 755 Discussion 00:13:08
HB 755 Vote 00:17:55
SB 20 Discussion 00:19:36
SB 20 Vote 00:21:53
SB 40 Discussion 00:23:31
SB 40 Vote 00:26:25
HB 851 Discussion 00:28:53
HB 851 Vote 00:31:53
Adjournment 00:33:26, 958, all