Participate
Although in-person participation is the most effective way to participate in a legislative committee hearing, the Legislature understands that not everyone can participate in person. For this reason, the Legislature offers other ways for the public to participate in the Legislative process.
Remote Testimony, Written Testimony, Send a Message
The Public Participation application on the Legislature’s website allows anyone to sign up to provide remote testimony, submit written testimony or exhibits, or send a message to an entire committee, or a specific legislator.
Remote Testimony
Anyone who desires to testify at a legislative committee hearing from a remote location must sign in to Public Participation and register to testify on a specific bill no later than (2) hours before the hearing is scheduled to start. When registered, the user will receive an email containing a Zoom link. Follow the instructions contained in the email.
The remote testimony link is registered to you, individually, and is only valid for one meeting. This link is not be shared with anyone else.
Remote testimony is done through the Zoom app. Please ensure that this app is download and configured correctly and that the device has a working microphone and internet connection.
Committee chairs require remote Zoom participants to display the same name on the Zoom screen that was used to register for Public Participation. If the name on the Zoom display does not match the name used to register, you may be prevented from testifying.
Committee chairs are also authorized to manage hearings by limiting duplicative testimony, and setting time limits for testimony, as needed. Chairs may also modify the order of bill hearings.
Participants are requested to provide concise, truthful testimony in a dignified, respectful manner.
Other Ways To Participate
Submit Written Testimony/Exhibits
Anyone may submit written testimony or exhibits by my signing into the Public Participation application. Select the Submit Testimony/Exhibits icon and follow the prompts to upload your testimony/exhibits in pdf format.
Send a Message
Anyone may send a message to committee members or individual legislators by signing into the Public Participation application. Select the Send a Message icon and follow the prompts to download content. A message may also be delivered to the Information Desk, 406-444-4800.
Watch/Listen
All legislative meetings are streamed live, recorded, and archived on the Legislature’s website.
You are now registered to testify on HB11 at the 01-17-2025, 08:30 AM meeting of the Joint Appropriations Subcommittee on Long Range Planning (F).
This registration link is registered to you, individually, and is only valid for this one meeting. This link may not be shared with anyone else.
This link will only work on a device equipped with a microphone, connected to the internet, and downloaded with the Zoom application.
The Committee chair will request public comment for Proponents, Opponents, and Informational Witnesses. Select the Raise Hand icon (located on the lower menu bar) when the chair asks for the type of testimony that you signed up to give.
When it is your turn to testify, an icon will appear on your screen, allowing you to unmute the device. You may also see a change in your view as you enter the main room of the Zoom meeting.
Remote participants are required to display the same name that was used to register. If the name on the Zoom display does not match the name you used to register, the chair may prevent you from testifying.
Committee chairs are also authorized to manage hearings by limiting duplicative testimony and setting time limits for testimony, as needed. Chairs may also modify the order of bill hearings.
Participants are requested to provide concise, truthful testimony in a dignified, respectful manner.