Transcript Highlights:

• I thought it'd be more comfortable back over here and probably a greater opportunity for the public to
• that, but we promptly rescheduled it for Wednesday, and we'll have that for a couple of hours—an opportunity
• Saturated, I guess, is a way to say the juvenile justice detention opportunities around the state, and
• Thank you so much for the opportunity to visit.
• As I was telling the group that I had the opportunity to tour with, right now we have 12 female residents

Committee: House Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• I know... ...these opportunities to work on.
• Senators, we appreciate this opportunity to come speak in these halls.
• And you know, another thing is I think there are some great revenue opportunities here for the state
• We'll call him up last and give him an opportunity. John Cullmore. Is that correct? Yes, sir.
• to... opportunity to do is be transported to places you otherwise couldn't reach.

Bills: HB352 , HB366 , SB272 , SB296

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Keywords: HB352, cotton, cotton bale assessment, cotton levy, cotton producers, agriculture, forestry, Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee, per bale fee, commodity assessment, producer referendum, cotton sales tax, Alabama Code 2-8-199, cotton commission, agricultural funding, HB366, Lakyn Canine Act, police dog, K9, K-9

Transcript Highlights:

• That is absolutely true, Senator Bettencourt, that this is an opportunity for a common-sense solution
• Thank you for fighting for fairness and for opportunity. And we all know.
• Look, too many generations of women have fought too hard for that opportunity to compete to just have
• Protect women's sports, women's achievements, and women's opportunities.
• You know, you and I have been at a number of events together and I've had the opportunity to observe

Bills: SJR 5 , SJR 36 , SJR 5 , SJR 5 , SR 105 , SR 121 , SB 17 , SB 19 , SB 25 , SB 28 , SB 17 , SB 19 , SB 25 , SB 28

Keywords: bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution

Transcript Highlights:

• Heavenly Father, we are just very grateful for this opportunity once again to begin another session.
• Mark Dixon: Thank you very much, Madam Chair, and thank you for the opportunity to speak.
• This gives them the discretionary opportunity to... ...that opportunity discretionary to spend according
• So, based on the needs of local opportunities, you might have to partner with various programs.
• I think that it would be a great opportunity for the state.

Committee: House Education Policy

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> for the opportunity to testify. for the opportunity to testify.
• </c> on these egg parks have the opportunity on these egg parks have the opportunity to<00:50:07.200>
• </c> for the opportunity to testify. for the opportunity to testify.
• </c> you for the opportunity to testify. you for the opportunity to testify.
• Thank you for the opportunity last year. Thank you for the opportunity to<01:48:05.520><c> testify.

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 1531, HD1, which would require the governor or county mayors to provide American Sign Language interpreters during official emergency announcements broadcast on television or the internet, ensure the interpreter is visible, and provide a primary pool feed with picture-in-picture so rebroadcasters would not need to add the feature themselves. Testimony from the Disability and Communication Access Board and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities strongly supported the bill, emphasizing effective communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents and noting that interpreter placement and size can make broadcasts inaccessible. The council requested an effective date of July 1, 2027 to allow implementation time. Members raised concerns about interpreter availability and emergency logistics on Hawaiʻi Island, but the chair moved to pass the bill with amendments reflecting the picture-in-picture recommendation and the later effective date. The committee adopted the motion, with several members voting aye and others voting with reservations. The committee then heard House Bill 1880, HD2, which would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2027, the use or application of pesticides containing 1,3-dichloropropene, such as Telone. The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity explained that pesticides are already regulated at both the federal and state levels, with EPA risk assessments and state enforcement of label restrictions, reporting, and school-buffer requirements. The Hawaii Public Health Institute supported the bill, citing cancer and respiratory risks and arguing that safer alternatives exist. In opposition, Dole Food and the Hawaii Farm Bureau said Telone is important for controlling nematodes in pineapple production, that it is applied underground under EPA conditions, and that no comparable registered alternative exists for pineapple; they also said the bill’s 2027 start date is too short for growers to adjust. A representative from the Y Alliance for Progressive Action and Support supported the measure, citing statewide usage data and concerns about drift and chronic health impacts. Committee members questioned both sides about drift monitoring, groundwater impacts, alternative methods, and whether a transition period or research into resistant varieties could reduce reliance on the chemical.

Transcript Highlights:

• The determination to keep pushing until fairness, opportunity, and dignity are fully realized.
• To keep pushing until fairness, opportunity, and dignity are fully realized.
• , doing the work necessary to achieve it, and continuing forward no matter the obstacles, until opportunity
• , dignity, and an opportunity to belong.
• , dignity, and an opportunity to belong.

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• On behalf of Tote Maritime Alaska, thank you for the opportunity to comment on Jay Larks.
• On behalf of Tote Maritime Alaska, thank you for the opportunity to comment on JLARC's 2025 report.
• The benefits and opportunities of LNG compared to traditional bunker fuels are substantial and wide-ranging
• I'm testifying pro today and appreciate the opportunity to just advance this discussion and provide some
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify, and I'm happy to answer any questions regarding Habitat for

Committee: Joint Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences

Summary: The Citizens Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on September 22, 2025, confirmed a quorum, and unanimously approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The main business of the meeting was public testimony on the 2025 tax preference reviews, with Commissioner Forsyth recusing himself for the first witness, Joey Halverson of Tote Maritime Alaska, who testified in support of the tax preference for natural gas as a transportation fuel. He argued that LNG has enabled major emissions reductions, supported infrastructure at the Port of Tacoma, and should continue to receive tax preferences to encourage further clean maritime fuel adoption. The second witness, Michelle Preston of Habitat for Humanity of Washington State, testified in support of the tax preference for low-income homeownership developers. She said the preference helps Habitat affiliates advance homeownership and sustain operations, but noted that reporting has been inconsistent across independent affiliates and that JLARC’s metrics may not fully capture the program’s benefits. Commissioners asked questions about affiliate accounting, the distinction between benefits to nonprofits versus homebuyers, and whether the reporting/renewal period should be shorter than the current seven years; Preston said the preference benefits the nonprofit developer, not the homebuyer, and suggested shorter renewal periods might improve compliance and awareness. JLARC staff then outlined the process for the commission’s upcoming comments on the 2025 tax preference reviews. Commissioners will receive a web-based comment form, with responses due September 30, the chair will compile consolidated comments, and those materials will be distributed for the October 21, 2025 meeting. The chair noted that only voting members will complete the comment forms, though individual members may also submit minority reports. The meeting ended with a reminder that written testimony could still be submitted to JLARC and that the next commission meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is an opportunity, one of the last opportunities during the summer that families spend time together
• 24:08.080><c> last</c> opportunity, one of the last opportunity, one of the last opportunities<00:24:
• </c> this is one of those last opportunities this is one of those last opportunities to<00:24:18.400>
• </c><02:37:08.319><c> And</c> to have better opportunities. And to have better opportunities.
• And I didn't have that opportunity opportunity opportunity today.<03:04:26.800><c> and</c><03:04:27.040

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Without having an opportunity to sit and ask them questions, without having an opportunity for any of
• 53:43.040><c> but</c> My community supports opportunity, but My community supports opportunity, but my
• </c> and a great opportunity for all. and a great opportunity for all.
• </c><02:19:40.080><c> for</c> And when I say a great opportunity for And when I say a great opportunity
• </c> opportunity to decide who they take. opportunity to decide who they take.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 7 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> country and are using that opportunity country and are using that opportunity to to to un<00:30:
• The House will opportunity to vote?
• </c> All members present had an opportunity All members present had an opportunity to<02:09:56.639><c
• </c><02:14:30.880><c> to</c> All members present an opportunity to All members present an opportunity
• </c><02:42:27.439><c> to</c> All members present an opportunity to All members present an opportunity

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for this opportunity to testify.
• He thanked the committee for the opportunity and said it is a great opportunity to take care of their
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify.
• </c><01:44:21.599><c> at</c> are very aware of the C opportunities at are very aware of the C opportunities
• Thank you for the opportunity. UPW is in support. Thank you for the opportunity.

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:11:42.800><c> to</c> having us thank for the opportunity to having us thank for the opportunity
• </c><00:26:18.559><c> to</c> on um ways to find uh opportunities to on um ways to find uh opportunities
• It's an exciting opportunity for us.
• </c><00:34:09.480><c> for</c> busy and opport a good opportunity for busy and opport a good opportunity
• So, thank you for the opportunity.

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• He continued that merit shop workers should have equal opportunity for public contracts.
• So, um, I appreciate your opportunity to let me testify and happy to answer any questions.
• Thanks so much for the opportunity to speak to this bill.
• </c> of directors and uh with opportunities of directors and uh with opportunities for<01:04:09.920><
• SB 86 is an opportunity to change that.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:35:23.599><c> to</c> sure that we have an opportunity to sure that we have an opportunity to
• And we know that opportunity matters.
• And whereas financial opportunities.
• </c><00:56:40.079><c> And</c> opportunity for young people. And opportunity for young people.
• Four, that the learning opportunities.

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We have to do something, and really today is that opportunity to act.
• </c> mission is home ownership opportunities mission is home ownership opportunities for<00:54:39.520
• </c> really today is that opportunity to act. really today is that opportunity to act.
• </c><01:00:48.799><c> That</c><01:00:49.119><c> opportunity</c> That opportunity feels like it's out
• And in 2023, he thought he was going to have the opportunity to do that.

Bills: HF4319 , HF3295 , HF3589 , HF3587 , HF3588 , HF4295 , HF3571 , HF3895

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295

Transcript Highlights:

• So, Fosters deserve the opportunity FIG.
• So, Fosters deserve the opportunity to<00:59:40.160><c> succeed.
• My name is opportunity to testify.
• </c> FIG has provided fosters an opportunity FIG has provided fosters an opportunity for<01:09:18.640
• </c><01:09:20.640><c> to</c> for an education and an opportunity to for an education and an opportunity

Bills: HF2312

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for the opportunity Hello.
• from, you know, other opportunities from, you know, other opportun<00:28:11.200><c> communities</c><
• the opportun communities can get the opportunity<00:28:12.640><c> to</c><00:28:12.880><c> access</c>
• opportunity for revitalization is a huge key.
• The opportunity that some time as well.

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So, I've had an opportunity to tour their programs and see them in person.
• Uh, it is a wonderful opportunity to have a chance to speak with you.
• /c><00:02:58.080><c> programs</c><00:02:58.400><c> and</c> opportunity to tour their programs and opportunity
• I appreciate the opportunity to talk about House File 2009 today.
• Thank you for the opportunity to lives.

Bills: HF2362 , HF2136 , HF1316 , HF2009 , HF1918 , HF1614

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: youth intervention, funding, mental health, education, community programs, HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for the opportunity to testify this afternoon.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify this afternoon.
• ><c> to</c><00:16:22.880><c> revisit</c> so, there's an opportunity to revisit so, there's an opportunity
• </c> an opportunity to see this. I hope so. an opportunity to see this. I hope so.
• </c> equity opportunity, access, design, etc. equity opportunity, access, design, etc.

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:01:42.479><c> to</c> Bibo and I appreciate the opportunity to Bibo and I appreciate the opportunity
• But, Madam Chair, I appreciate the opportunity. We appreciate the opportunity.
• But, Madam Chair, I appreciate the opportunity. We appreciate the opportunity.
• Thank you for this opportunity to hello.
• </c><01:42:58.880><c> The</c> opportunity to testify today. The opportunity to testify today.

Bills: HF2178 , HF942 , HF2470 , HF1043 , HF1287 , HF1229 , HF1230 , HF424 , HF571 , HF404 , HF910 , HF1055 , HF318 , HF319 , HF401 , HF609 , HF306 , HF1599 , HF1881

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: HF2178, Cohasset, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, public infrastructure, water tower, water infrastructure, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, Public Facilities Authority, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, local government aid, utility infrastructure, public works, infrastructure, stormwater