Hearing Testimonies

Hearings are procedures used to collect public input on a specific issue or to allow decision makers to listen to arguments before taking legislative action.  Public hearings not only educate policymakers on the substantive issues, but they also provide an opportunity for constituents to turn out in numbers. In addition to verbal testimony, written testimony is submitted at the hearing or during the legislative comment period.  Moreover, since many public hearings are often covered by news reporters, this is another opportunity to get your message out to the public, not just the agency or committee holding the hearing.