Transcript Highlights:

• TCEQ has implemented rule changes to streamline brackish desalination reviews.
• TCQ's implemented rule changes to streamline brackish desalination reviews.
• Public participation is streamlined through an emailed and web-based public notice.
• It's critical to streamline regulatory requirements without compromising public protections of water
• So I can’t agree more with how to try to streamline the process for marine desalination.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This really helps us to streamline overall for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to streamline oversight
• This really helps us to streamline<01:39:04.640> overall<01:39:05.360> um<01:39:05.640>
• for<01:39:06.080> Minneapolis streamline overall um for Minneapolis streamline overall
• 39:06.920> Recreation<01:39:07.360> Board<01:39:07.600> to<01:39:07.680> streamline
• Park and Recreation Board to streamline Park and Recreation Board to streamline oversight<01:39:

Bills: HF4740, HF3940

Keywords: financial assurance, feedlot permits, manure storage, environmental compliance, agriculture regulation, abandoned infrastructure, pollution control, environmental impact, animal feedlot, livestock, regulations, Minnesota Rules

Summary: The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 4740, authored by Rep. Hansen, which would require feedlots with at least 1,000 animal units to provide financial assurance for closure costs. Hansen argued the bill would shift cleanup responsibility from taxpayers to owners, citing abandoned feedlots, changing ownership structures, and the 2024 Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy as examples of why public funds should not be used for closures and cleanup. He also said the bill would apply to new or renewed permits and suggested a statutory definition of abandoned feedlot storage units may be needed. Farm and livestock groups testified in opposition. Minnesota Farmers Union, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, Minnesota Pork Producers Association, and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation said existing MPCA and county permit rules already require closure planning and reporting, and that the bill would add unnecessary costs and barriers for family farms, beginning farmers, and expansion. They warned the financial assurance requirement could function like an animal-unit cap, encourage fragmentation or out-of-state relocation, and impose annual costs that would not improve environmental outcomes. Several testified that true abandonment is rare and that current permitting and closure processes already address it. MPCA staff said the agency has concerns with the bill, noted there is currently no formal fiscal note, and said the agency would need to ensure any appropriations cover ongoing staffing needs. MPCA officials explained that permitted feedlots already must notify the agency before closure, follow a checklist of closure requirements, and undergo follow-up inspection; they said abandonment notifications are uncommon and they are not aware of any currently permitted facilities in abandonment process. Members questioned whether the bill was needed, what form financial assurance would take, how other states handle similar requirements, and whether the proposal would unfairly burden smaller or family operations. No vote on HF 4740 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:30:23.560> grant<00:30:23.920> management includes streamlining grant management
• includes streamlining grant management processes<00:30:25.680> and<00:30:25.840> reducing<
• Streamlining<00:30:38.480> is<00:30:38.680> important<00:30:39.360> cuz<00:30:39.640
• > as<00:30:40.040> the<00:30:40.400> OLA Streamlining is important cuz as the OLA
• Streamlining is important cuz as the OLA pointed<00:30:41.400> out,<00:30:42.120> the<

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I certainly think we could streamline some of that, but duly noted, and we'll make sure that we get Quick
• I certainly think we could streamline some of that, but duly noted, and we'll make sure that we get Quick
• I certainly think we could streamline some of that, but duly noted, and we'll make sure that we get Quick
• I certainly think we could streamline some of that, but duly noted, and we'll make sure that we get Quick
• I certainly think we could streamline I certainly think we could streamline some<00:28:59.600>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The working group approved the prior meeting minutes with one correction to reflect Laura Ziggler’s attendance. Staff then outlined the report due February 13, 2026, which must summarize the group’s activities and include findings and recommendations adopted by the group; the report will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. The chair emphasized that the group’s charge is broad and includes analyzing electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, developing policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding, and reviewing other states’ laws and policies. Discussion focused heavily on how to replace declining gas tax revenue as more vehicles become electric. The chair framed the issue as a fairness and implementation challenge, noting that EVs are a growing share of the fleet and that the group should consider both policy and funding, not just one or the other. Members and guests raised several ideas already submitted, including a road user charge, changes to the EV charging tax, ending or modifying the EV surcharge, broadening the tax to publicly owned charging stations, reducing the charging level threshold to level 2, ending sales tax on electricity, addressing off-road use, and expanding the definition of auto parts to include charging equipment. Representative Elkins argued that charging based on electricity used at home is impractical for most vehicles, that public charging is already much more expensive than home charging, and that the current sales tax plus surcharge amounts to double taxation for public-charging users. He said a mileage-based user charge modeled on Utah’s approach is workable, could be phased in, and could preserve privacy by allowing a voluntary or alternative method for home charging estimates. Senator Howe responded that home electricity use can be estimated similarly to mileage deductions on taxes and said the state should tax all electricity used as fuel, regardless of charger level, if it can be identified. Other speakers echoed that all road users should pay a fair share and that the main challenge is implementation. Tony Kis of Quick Trip asked that a late letter be included in the record and urged clarification of the sales, use, excise tax, and collection rules to avoid double taxation and reduce administrative burden, noting the current monthly collection date and suggesting the group should streamline collection methods. No final policy decisions or votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:27:25.760> sales past president of the streamlined sales past president of the streamlined
• And we have streamlined sales tax, and 23 states participate in it.
• Um and we have streamlined<01:15:30.719> sales<01:15:31.480> tax<01:15:32.480> and
• c><01:15:33.440> um<01:15:34.320> that<01:15:34.800> 23 streamlined sales tax and
• um that 23 streamlined sales tax and um that 23 states<01:15:36.000> participate<01:15:37.159

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• He says if the intent of the legislation is to streamline the DNR's water appropriation process, AGGROWTH
• knowing that those conversations are not protected, and AGGROWTH expects these conversations to streamline
• <01:09:36.640> the<01:09:36.759> dnr's<01:09:37.319> water to streamline the
• dnr's water to streamline the dnr's water appropriation<01:09:38.359> process<01:09:39.000>
• the dnr's permitting process streamline the dnr's permitting process you<01:10:17.000> able<01

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Second, it streamlines billing processes for other specialized medical supplies, saving time for both
• Moving to the second purpose, to streamline billing processes, our kids are super special and so too
• Second, it streamlines billing products.
• Second, it streamlines billing processes<00:15:04.079> for<00:15:04.320> other<00:15:04.639
• <00:16:00.800> Our to streamline billing processes. Our to streamline billing processes.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We knew we needed to invest in people, technology, and processes, streamline the processes.
• 00:41:38.960> and<00:41:39.680> um<00:41:40.560> processes<00:41:41.400> streamline
• technology and um processes streamline technology and um processes streamline the<00:41:42.119><
• because we look a lot, I said earlier, about processes, people, technology, processes, trying to streamline
• things within the city I mean streamline things within the city I mean God<01:31:00.119> knows

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, it remains quite a bit of work ahead of us, I think this document really streamlines options for
• document really streamlines document really streamlines options<01:59:33.920> for<01:59:34.159
• can come back to us in August and say, "Here's some suggestions for maybe how we might want to streamline
• <02:09:12.239> this<02:09:12.560> or how we might want to streamline this or how we
• might want to streamline this or expand<02:09:13.360> this<02:09:13.760> or<02:09:14.960

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• mental health system, expand our workforce capacity, enhance service accessibility, and really streamline
• the mental health regulations streamline the mental health regulations to<01:31:35.440> ensure
• The more we can streamline our operations, the better.
• <01:32:42.320> our brief the more we can streamline our brief the more we can streamline our
• But making common-sense changes to streamline processes and allow the folks doing this critical work

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• appreciation to our active military service, and with the early childhood, we can have more of a streamlined
• appreciation to our active military service, and with the early childhood, we can have more of a streamlined
• transition service and with the early childhood, we can have more of a streamlined transition from pre-K
• They're more streamlined.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• are guaranteeing that the cyclical reset when the economic downtimes forces state government to streamline
• Streamline just like your taxpayers back home have to.
• When you put these funds in place, they no longer have to streamline; they can continue to grow even
• We should always be pushing to streamline our agencies and reduce waste, but we always have to make sure

Bills: HB3257, HB3176, HB3544, HB3619, HB3546, HB1782, HB2293, HB4358, HB3081, HB3983, HB3790, HJR1023, HB4139, HB3297, HB3041, HB3673, HB4105, HB3338, HB3048, SR33, SCR21, SCR20, HB4030, HB4031, HB4032, HB4034, HB4036, HB4037, HB4038, HB4040, HB4041, HB4042, HB4043, HB4045, HB4046, HB4047, HB4048, HB4044, HB4050, HB4051, HB4052, HB4053, HB4054, HB4056, HB4057, HB4071, HB4065, HB4067, HB4072, HB2992, HB4338, HB4170

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, social AI companions, minors, emotional attachment, safety protocols, civil penalties, parental controls, geographic information

Transcript Highlights:

• That has been a really important restructure to streamline our services and to ensure that we are focused
• to streamline and be speedier with some of the processes? Absolutely, Mr. Chair, Representative.
• We're trying to find every opportunity to streamline.
• This highlights the OBE's administrative attachment to DOIT since 2021, which has streamlined governance

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 3812. streamlines the gold carding process to make improvements for the prior authorization
• Streamlining it, making it work. I think we've seen a couple of bills this session.
• We'll increase transparency and we'll streamline the process for all physicians in a number of ways I'd
• Always liking DOJ. streamlining legislative report kind of bills.

Bills: HB163, HB216, HB721, HB2035, HB2038, HB3057, HB3153, HB3233, HB3595, HB3801, HB3812, HB4076, HB4129, HB4377, HB4535, HB4666, HB4730, HB4743, HB4903, HB5149, HB5155, HB1534, HB163, HB216

Keywords: epinephrine, healthcare, emergency response, administration, medical policy, health care, itemized billing, patient rights, provider regulations, Texas Health and Safety Code, cost disclosure, insurance, benefit plan, administrators, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions, parental notice, mental health, medical licensing

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill removes ambiguity and makes it clear, streamlining the process.
• This bill removes ambiguity and makes it clear, streamlining the process.
• It also reduces litigation costs for both taxpayers and local governments, streamlining the appeals process
• And I think, I hope, that that is your intent, is to streamline the process, cooperate with our federal

Bills: SJR12, SJR37, SB7, SB8, SB16, SB27, SB108, SB125, SB207, SB251, SB318, SB371, SB379, SB396, SB406, SB472, SB503, SB533, SB578, SB599, SB608, SB617, SB621, SB689, SB707, SB763, SB836, SB854, SB856, SB857, SB875, SB878, SB906, SB922, SB942, SB965, SB985, SB988, SB1021, SB1059, SB1084, SB1098, SB1185, SB1188, SB1202, SB1207, SB1307, SB1321, SB1330, SB1366, SB1388, SB1396, SB1453, SB1484, SB1497, SB1498, SB1535, SB1563, SB1596, SB1610, SB1619, SB1737, SB1738, SB1741, SB1816, SB1822, SB1841, SB1939, SB2188, SJR36, SJR12, SJR37, SJR81, SJR50, SCR22, SCR12, SCR39, SB875, SB318, SB707, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB504, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB1497, SB1498, SB241, SB304, SB621, SB1023, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB447, SB406, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB1215, SB1302, SB856, SB583, SB673, SB681, SB1172, SB608, SB955, SB957, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB541, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB1352, SB785, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB503, SB16, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB1029, SB1185, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB1535, SB827, SB1585, SB207, SB1207, SB1619, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741, SB7, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1366, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB2188, SB1147, SB879, SB1008, SB1536, SB2016, SB1453, SB1173, SB1163, SB996, SB27, SB568, SB1370, SB1321, SB1101, SB906, SB860, SB1563, SB993, SB693, SB1610, SB1537, SB836, SB1332, SB1307, SB963, SB493, SB922, SB984, SB1084, SB619, SB1098, SB1122, SB455, SB522, SB1057, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1664, SB1877, SB464, SB1277, SB32, SB732, SB660, SB731, SB921, SB268, SB1822, SB1188, SB1939, SB1589, SB397, SB1388, SB2230, SB1058, SB1036, SB1267, SB2112, SB1930, SB532, SB1035, SB2155, SB508, SB29, SB292, SB291, SB901, SB1333, SB1436, SB1494, SB964, SB779, SB1378, SB2312, SB1719, SB1386, SB287, SB2143, SB1245, SB261, SB1247, SB1948, SB2406, SB2407, SB1882, SB1197, SB1814, SB618, SB38

Keywords: parental rights, education, constitutional amendment, school choice, child education, voter ID, citizenship, election integrity, voting rights, water infrastructure, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, water supply, environmental sustainability, immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law

Transcript Highlights:

• question about the permitting process: the Commission recently made changes to its General Order streamlining
• Karen Hayeda: ...the streamlining might speed up the permitting process, but we expect that it will.
• CAISO did a re-evaluation of ongoing projects, something I just mentioned as an option to help streamline
• KISO did do a revaluation of ongoing projects, something I just mentioned as an option to help streamline

Summary: The committee first heard AB 13, which would restructure the CPUC to increase legislative oversight, add legislative liaisons, require more detailed and timely reporting on rate-setting decisions, and add a public advocate member. The author and supporters argued the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and geographic diversity in CPUC decision-making amid rising utility rates. Witnesses from TURN, San Joaquin County, SDG&E, and former CPUC Commissioner Loretta Lynch offered support or support-in-principle, while no opposition testimony was presented. Members generally praised the bill’s transparency goals, and AB 13 passed 10-0 to Appropriations, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then adopted the 2025-2026 committee rules and approved three consent items: AB 61, AB 365, and AB 406. The next bill, AB 99, would cap investor-owned utility rate increases above inflation except for specified costs such as safety, modernization, and fuel/commodity costs. The author and supporters, including a representative of the California Senior Legislature, said the bill was needed to protect ratepayers, especially seniors and low-income customers, from repeated rate hikes. Opposition came from utility labor, utilities, the Chamber of Commerce, and others, who argued the bill was too simplistic, could suppress labor costs, and did not account for major cost drivers such as wildfire mitigation, mandates, and net metering. Several members supported moving the bill forward as a starting point on affordability, while others criticized it as overly blunt. AB 99 passed 11-0 to Appropriations, with the roll left open. The hearing then shifted to an informational panel on strategies to reduce California transmission costs. A Public Advocates Office staffer described a growing backlog of approved-but-unbuilt transmission projects, rising transmission access charges, and long project timelines driven largely by utility pre-application and construction periods. Panelists from Net Zero California and consulting firms presented research suggesting that public financing or public-private partnership lease models could reduce transmission costs by lowering financing, tax, and capital costs, with estimated savings of up to 57% and as much as $123 billion over 40 years. PG&E’s representative said the utility is already pursuing federal loan guarantees, grants, and a public-private partnership with Citizens Energy, but warned that state ownership could create tax, wildfire-liability, and governance risks. Members asked about the CPUC’s role, the causes of delays, and whether public financing could complement existing competitive solicitation processes.

Transcript Highlights:

• consistency, we know that when regulations are consistent across jurisdictions, businesses can streamline
• cottage Food Operation registers with the Department of State Health Services. a little bit of streamlining
• Modernizes fraud detection efforts, strengthens information sharing with law enforcement and streamlines
• At this time, we had invested in equipment to streamline our operations, totaling at around $17K. with

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• It distinguishes between internal AI systems, which streamline government efficiencies and operations
• involvement does slow down the nomination process for local governments, and we want to better streamline
• We would welcome the opportunity to work with Senator Boswell, though, to help streamline this process
• We would welcome the opportunity to work with Senator Boswell, though, to help streamline this process

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:12 SB 4 (Sen. Mays Bledsoe): 01:34 SB 58 (Sen. Webb): 04:53 SB 117 (Sen. Madon): 07:40 SB 121 (Sen. Wheeler): 10:52 SB 237 (Sen. Howell): 13:09 SB 71 (Sen. Boswell): 18:54 SB 174 (Sen. Nunn): 38:18 SB 176 (Sen. Nunn): 40:54 SB 183 (Sen. Nunn): 42:31 Adjournment: 49:51, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first considered Senate Bill 4, sponsored by Sen. Bledsoe, which would create a risk-based AI governance framework for state government and address AI-generated misinformation in campaigns and elections. The sponsor said the bill came from the AI task force and is intended to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible use of AI while distinguishing between internal and external systems. The committee took a roll call vote and reported the bill out 7-0. The committee then heard Senate Bill 58, sponsored by Sen. Webb, which would allow Kentucky Retirement System benefits to be designated to a Special Needs Trust for a beneficiary. Webb said the bill would help families of special-needs children preserve benefits for supplemental needs such as adaptive equipment, technology, and medical or dental care not covered by government programs. He said retirement systems had provided no-impact letters, and the bill passed 7-0. Members also approved Senate Bill 117, which would let cities adjust incentive payments for training by appointed and elected city officials and remove the statutory minimum from ordinance requirements, and Senate Bill 121, which would authorize county judges to contract with rescue groups to deal with wild horse herds in rural areas. SB 117 passed 10-0 and SB 121 passed 10-0. The committee then took up Senate Bill 71, as amended by a committee substitute, dealing with local library board appointments. Sen. Boswell said the bill was a compromise but that he preferred removing KDLA from the process entirely; library representatives opposed the committee substitute and said they wanted KDLA out of the selection process. Several senators expressed conditional support but said they wanted further changes, and the committee adopted the substitute and reported the bill out after a roll call vote with 10 yeas and 1 pass, with members noting they expected further floor amendments.

Transcript Highlights:

• He said it is an opportunity to streamline and ensure consistency, which you will see in other states
• opportunity<00:08:45.240> for<00:08:45.600> us<00:08:45.760> to<00:08:46.120> streamline
• <00:08:46.800> and an opportunity for us to streamline and an opportunity for us to streamline

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 01:37 HB 398 Discussion 02:18 HB 398 Vote 30:35, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment met for its first 2025 session meeting, took roll, and established a quorum. The committee adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 398, an act relating to occupational safety and health, before hearing testimony. Sponsor Representative Walker Thomas said the bill is intended to align Kentucky’s occupational safety and health rules more closely with federal standards, provide clearer reference points for employers, and improve consistency and compliance while maintaining worker safety. He also explained that the substitute added and clarified a de minimis citation provision and defined “qualified representative,” and he noted a typo in the substitute would be corrected on the floor. Members asked whether the bill would change Kentucky’s OSHA structure or affect state offices, and Thomas said Kentucky remains a state-plan state with its own offices and enforcement staff, and that the bill would not eliminate those offices. He said the measure is meant to streamline rules and clarify that certain notices would carry no penalty when there is no substantial impact on safety or health. He also said employers must be given an opportunity to be present for inspections, typically with 45 minutes to an hour to arrange representation. Opposition testimony came from Dustin Ryan Stadler of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO and Gerald Atkins of Working Strategies 2 on behalf of the Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council. They argued the bill weakens worker protections, reduces accountability, limits who may request inspections, and could prevent family members from seeking inspections after a fatal workplace incident. Stadler described a fatal construction accident he witnessed in 2006 and said OSHA protections exist for a reason. Atkins cited workplace deaths and injuries, said the bill would go beyond prior 2021 changes, and warned that allowing Franklin Circuit Court to award uncapped costs and attorney fees against OSHA could chill enforcement. Several members then questioned whether federal standards are sufficient, with supporters saying the bill simply aligns Kentucky with federal rules and opponents arguing Kentucky should retain the ability to keep stronger protections for certain industries. No final vote on House Bill 398 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• This digital transformation has enhanced patient safety, streamlined care coordination, ensured regulatory
• resident information empowers the care team to make informed decisions more quickly and fosters streamlined
• How do we streamline things?
• We hope to utilize new technology to streamline our work, support our staff, and enhance our clients'
• We are also currently developing One DTA, an application which will streamline the application process

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with remarks from Senate Chair Robyn Kennedy and House Chair Chynah Tyler, who emphasized that the fiscal year 2026 hearing was focused on the Health and Human Services budget, asked members to keep questions budget-related, and noted that no public testimony would be taken. They also highlighted the choice of Doherty Memorial High School as the venue to showcase Worcester’s investment in career and technical education. Committee members then introduced themselves before the first panel, the Executive Office of Veterans Services and the state veterans homes, began testimony. Secretary John Santiago said the governor’s FY26 proposal would support implementation of the HERO Act, which he said is now about 95% implemented, including higher disabled veteran annuities, expanded behavioral health benefits, and other service expansions. He described efforts to reduce veteran homelessness, including nearly $20 million in ARPA-funded housing and outreach initiatives, and said the agency has delivered more than 100,000 supportive services to nearly 8,500 veterans. Leaders from the Chelsea and Holyoke veterans homes reported on staffing, quality measures, electronic medical records, and major construction projects at both facilities, including a new Chelsea campus and the new Holyoke home. Members asked about funding transfers, geographic equity in access to the homes, outreach to women veterans and veterans of color, suicide prevention, Gold Star family support, and the impact of federal uncertainty; Santiago said the homes are now licensed and certified, that the current budget is sufficient, and that the agency is expanding engagement and data collection. The second panel, the Office of the Veteran Advocate, testified that its FY26 request is about $3.3 million, up from the current $2 million, to cover staffing, a larger office, and higher technology costs. Veteran Advocate Bob Notch said the office is a new independent oversight agency created in 2022 to examine systems, coordinate with local veteran service officers, and investigate fatalities or serious harm involving veterans in state care. He said the office’s work depends on research, data, and collaboration with other agencies, and that current funding is only enough for minimum operations. In response to questions, Notch and Deputy Commissioner David O’Callaghan discussed the difficulty of tracking veteran suicides, the need for better data across agencies, and the office’s role as an oversight body rather than a direct service provider. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.