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• ignore Institution should seek to undermine the Constitution, ignore the rule of law, or erode the democratic
• America represents humanity's latest experiment in our democratic mission that began, you know, I was
• That's been one of the increasing complaints we hear from Democrat voters, Republican voters, and everyone
• For many entering into Democratic politics and public service in our community, Chad was there for them
• For many entering into Democratic politics and public service in our community, Chad was there for them

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a largely procedural session with several unanimous-consent motions, guest introductions, and budget-related trailer bills. Members also adopted resolutions recognizing June as Dairy Month and June 2026 as Electronic Dance Music Month, and later approved H.R. 88 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Guest introductions highlighted the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Kappa League, Assembly staff member Mukhtar Ali, and Jennifer Levy, who is advocating against drunk driving after the death of her son. On the floor, the Assembly considered a series of Senate budget trailer bills presented by Assembly Member Gabriel. SB 170 reorganizes housing and homelessness agencies; SB 171 makes labor-related cleanup changes; SB 172 addresses general government, broadband, and NextGen 9-1-1; SB 174 extends remote court hearings and related court provisions; SB 177 advances options related to Medi-Cal and employer contributions; SB 180 extends the California Competes tax credit and conforms tax treatment for certain savings accounts; SB 169 covers transportation and DMV-related provisions; SB 168 creates a zero-emission vehicle incentive program and other clean-energy changes; SB 166 implements natural resources and environmental protection budget items; SB 165 extends the skilled nursing facility financing framework; SB 163 updates developmental services; and SB 135 funds higher education initiatives, including community college enrollment and Cal Grant changes. Most of these measures passed with bipartisan support, though several drew opposition over concerns about bureaucracy, fees, oversight, or policy direction. The Assembly also passed SB 719, which updates vehicle-related protections for domestic violence survivors, SB 97, an urgency bill making clarifying changes to digital financial asset law, SB 1350, which supports hydrogen and clean energy development, and SB 1344, which aims to reduce meritless lawsuits delaying affordable and supportive housing projects. AB 182, which sets the order for proposition numbers on the November ballot, was approved despite criticism that it manipulates the ballot numbering process. Votes on the measures were recorded, with many passing on strong margins and several transmitted immediately to the Senate or Governor as noted in the proceedings.

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• , it triggers visible institutional pushback and public attention that constitutes the norms of democratic
• they are above scrutiny or because voters lack good sense, but because structural integrity of democratic
• they are above scrutiny or because voters lack good sense, but because structural integrity of democratic
• She was co-chair of the legislative reform working group convened by Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts
• It gravely misreads this moment in history when democratic institutions are under attack both here at

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The subcommittee hearing focused on whether the Office of the State Auditor may constitutionally audit the Massachusetts Legislature under Chapter 250 of the Acts of 2024 and what such an audit could include under generally accepted government auditing standards. Chair Cindy Friedman opened by explaining the background: voters approved Ballot Question 1 in November 2024, the law took effect in January 2025, and the Auditor then initiated audits of both chambers. The chair said the subcommittee was seeking expert testimony because the proposed audit scope, constitutionality, and possible bias concerns remained unresolved. Public testimony was invited, but no members of the public pre-registered; written testimony remained open for a short period after the hearing. The hearing then proceeded with invited experts on constitutional law/state government and auditing-related issues. Professor Lawrence Friedman testified that the ballot initiative’s approval by the Attorney General and by voters did not resolve constitutional questions, and he argued Chapter 250 violates the Massachusetts Constitution. He said the Legislature has constitutional authority to set its own rules and manage its proceedings, and that an executive-branch audit would intrude on legislative deliberation, speech and debate protections, and separation of powers. He also warned that even audits of supposedly administrative matters could become a vehicle for repeated document demands and litigation that would indirectly burden legislative functioning. In questioning, senators pressed him on the line between administrative and deliberative functions, the role of the Attorney General versus the courts, the possibility of retroactive audit scope, and whether prior legislative consent to audits mattered; he said prior consent would not bind future legislatures and that constitutionality is ultimately for the courts. Professor Ray La Raja also opposed the audit, framing it as a threat to institutional independence and representative democracy. He argued that allowing an executive-branch official to audit the Legislature without consent would upset separation of powers, chill internal debate, and create a precedent for broader executive intrusion. He said voters often support “transparency” reforms without fully appreciating institutional consequences, and that legislatures should defend their autonomy, especially amid what he described as broader executive overreach nationally. Senators asked about chilling effects, the practical distinction between administrative and core legislative functions, and whether the courts or the Legislature should resolve the issue; he said the courts would ultimately adjudicate disputes, but the Legislature should not waive its constitutional authority lightly. Jean Kempthorne took the opposite view, arguing the audit is permissible and should proceed. She said the state auditor is a constitutional officer accountable directly to the people, that the audit power can be expanded by statute, and that separation of powers does not require watertight compartments. She contended the audit would not displace core legislative powers because the auditor can only evaluate operations, report findings, and make recommendations. She also argued the Legislature itself already conducts audits of other branches, so it is inconsistent to claim an audit of the Legislature is unconstitutional. In response to senators’ questions, she said there are guardrails against truly intrusive requests, but that the administrative-versus-legislative distinction is not a workable bright line; she suggested disputes should be handled case by case, with objections, negotiation, or litigation if specific requests go too far. No votes or formal actions were taken at the hearing.

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• And I think I've said this before, but this is a group of senators and House members, Republicans, Democrats
• Uh, Republicans, Democrats, that come together, argue, work behind the scenes, try to make improvements
• And I think I've said this before, but this is a group of senators and House members, Republicans, Democrats
• Uh, Republicans, Democrats, that come together, argue, work behind the scenes, try to make improvements
• 00:32:04.280><c> Republicans</c><00:32:04.880><c> and</c> This is not an issue of Republicans and Democrats

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 4074, the second engrossment of the retirement bill, was presented as a broad pension package with changes affecting multiple public retirement systems. Rep. Lilly described provisions including bringing St. Paul teachers closer to parity with TRA, reducing the COLA waiting period for police and fire retirees from two years to one, lowering the retirement age for certain probation, corrections, and 911 telecommunicator workers from 60 to 55, addressing a State Board of Investments fix, and creating or continuing work on Secure Choice and other retirement-related issues. Members also noted help for volunteer firefighters, EMS-related workers, and a local fix for Maple Plain’s volunteer fire system. The bill was repeatedly described as bipartisan and the product of successful working groups and negotiations with the Senate. Several members spoke in support, emphasizing the importance of public pensions, the impact of inflation on retirees, and the value of the bill’s targeted improvements for workers who are often not covered by Social Security. Rep. Johnson, Rep. Hill, Rep. Vega, Rep. Robbins, Rep. Cha, and others praised the work of the pension commission, staff, and the co-chairs. They highlighted the St. Paul teachers changes, the police and fire COLA adjustment, and the bill’s efforts to honor promises made to public employees. Some members also pointed to the importance of work groups as a way to develop better long-term solutions. The main point of debate centered on the duty disability amendment, which would have addressed disability issues for first responders. Supporters said the issue is serious and needs a work group solution rather than piecemeal changes, while Rep. Johnson and others warned that the proposal could create problems by treating psychological injuries differently from physical injuries. Rep. Roach said the body should not have passed the prior law and urged a fix for disabled law enforcement and first responders. After discussion, Rep. Lilly withdrew the A3 amendment. Earlier technical amendments A9 and A10 were adopted by voice vote, with members noting they were non-substantive and intended to keep House and Senate language identical and avoid a conference committee. The bill then moved to third reading as amended, with members urging a green vote.

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• Members, every year, I hear that on election year, I can't support your bill because you're a Democrat
• conversations with people who might shut the door in your face when you tell them that you're a Democrat
• They believed in a Republican form of government, with democracy as being democratic principles in it
• Democrats are fighting back to make sure we introduce legislation that lowers prescription drug costs
• The governor at the time, Democrat Janet Napolitano, decided to bypass the Historic Naming Commission

Keywords: 1182, all

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• She was going to be the Democratic member. Would I be the Republican? And I said, sure.
• Intentional with her values, with her focus, and certainly for the way that she has led our Senate Democratic
• intentional with her values, with her focus, and certainly for the way that she has led our Senate Democratic
• To my fellow Democrats, I started as leader noting that I was proud to serve with you and even prouder
• To the Democratic Minority Office, Emily, Adriana, David, Margaret, John, Matt, Morgan, and Joyce.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several introductions and announcements before moving to a long special-order calendar. Early bills passed included a trust law measure allowing a nonjudicial process for trustee settlement and discharge, a military affairs bill expanding leave protections and retirement eligibility for certain Guard and Coast Guard-related public employees, a penny-rounding bill for cash transactions, a podiatric medicine bill restricting certain cellular/tissue-based products and adding notice and consent requirements, a veterans’ courts bill expanding access to those courts statewide, an RV assessment clarification bill, a military-installation jurisdiction bill giving juveniles on bases access to state juvenile justice resources, an alcohol-tax deduction bill restoring DBPR’s authority to allow deductions for unsellable alcohol, a bail bonds bill revising training, fees, remission timing, and electronic procedures, an eyewear insurance bill updating definitions for modern products, a nursing education fund bill expanding support to health science programs, a recovery residences bill streamlining regulation and background-check rules, a felony battery bill adding resisting an officer with violence as a qualifying prior offense, a child welfare bill extending visitor definitions, making the Step Into Success program permanent, and creating a best-practices repository, and a candidate qualification bill tightening party-affiliation requirements and, via the House version, adding a name-change disclosure provision. Most of these bills were substituted with House companions where applicable and passed on near-unanimous votes, with one recorded dissent on the bail bonds bill. Several measures drew brief debate or explanation. Senator Wright’s military affairs bill was amended to restore two Florida National Guard special project officer positions to retirement eligibility, and Senator Gates’ veterans’ courts bill was described as a way to better address PTSD, brain injury, and substance-abuse-related offenses through problem-solving courts. Senator Trunow’s bail bonds bill prompted questions about charitable bail bonds, with the sponsor saying the current statute would remain in place and that further discussion could occur later. Senator Massullo’s podiatric medicine bill was framed as a bipartisan patient-protection measure, and Senator Leak’s felony battery bill was presented as closing a loophole that allowed repeat violent offenders to avoid enhancement. The chamber also took up a candidate qualification bill that would create an enforceable party-affiliation requirement and, in the House version, restrict recent petition-based name changes for candidates. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to a farewell ceremony for Senator Lori Berman, with family, staff, former colleagues, and guests in attendance. Senators from both parties offered extended remarks praising her leadership, collegiality, policy work, and advocacy on issues including voting rights, women’s rights, Israel and antisemitism, school safety, breast cancer, Everglades restoration, and other constituent services. Berman’s own remarks reflected on her 16 years in the Legislature, her family, and her belief in dignity, respect, and practical problem-solving. The Senate then adopted a motion to spread her remarks upon the journal and recessed before returning to continue the calendar.

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• My mother said, 'All we see is Democrats and Republicans attacking each other, but who is protecting
• Many of you are waiting for Democrats and Republicans to focus back on you.
• Many of you are waiting for Democrats and Republicans to focus back on you.
• The policies are the issue, and I welcome my Democratic friends for us to try to do something about that
• The policies are the issue, and I welcome my Democratic friends for us to try to do something about that

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• She was going to be the Democratic member. Would I be the Republican member? And I said, sure.
• And certainly for the way that she has led our Senate Democratic caucus. Thank you, Leader Berman.
• intentional with her values, with her focus, and certainly for the way that she has led our Senate Democratic
• To my fellow Democrats, I started as leader noting that I was proud to serve with you and even prouder
• To the Democratic Minority Office, Emily, Adriana, David, Margaret, John, Matt, Morgan, and Joyce.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Carissa is the 2025 Jackson County Young Democrat of the Year.
• Jackson County Young Democrat of the Year.
• She is also the vice chair of the South Kansas City Democrats Organization in South Kansas City, and
• None of the Democrats agreed with this. And there are some problems.
• None of the Democrats agreed with this, and there are some problems with this underlying bill.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• So upon recess, the Senate Democratic Caucus will convene in room 156 for a caucus meeting.
• So upon recess, the Senate Democratic<00:06:40.400><c> Caucus</c><00:06:40.720><c> will</c><00:06:40.960
• ><c> convene</c><00:06:41.280><c> in</c><00:06:41.440><c> room</c> Democratic Caucus will convene in
• room Democratic Caucus will convene in room 156<00:06:43.360><c> uh</c><00:06:43.520><c> for</c><00:06
• Keeper, if someone would inform the Democratic caucus we are ready to reconvene. They're coming.

Keywords: 958, all

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• that I drafted two years ago that had the training in it, was the only portion supported by the Democrats
• Madam Whip, Representative Gillette, the Democrats opposed it because the Arizona School Board Association
• The key argument by the Democrats is that, what if two school districts need to meet to talk about consolidating
• Madam Whip, Representative Kupper, the Democrats believe that using school district property is a way
• So the Democrats believe that this is going to help with more affordable housing with so much unused

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The meeting covered a long series of bills, mostly in health, education, commerce, federalism, and government. In health, members discussed radiology technology updates (HB 2050), a tribal Medicaid waiver/drawdown measure with no state cost (HB 2177), an emergency medicine study committee (HB 2183), fetal death certificate and remains-transfer requirements (HB 2184), a physician assistant licensure compact (HB 2190), dementia care telemonitoring funding (HB 2202), SNAP error-rate reduction and fraud/eligibility oversight bills (HB 2206, HB 2442, HB 2797), child welfare protections like credit freezes and recorded interviews (HB 2321, HB 2322), and podiatric licensure compacts (HB 2438). Several of these were described as consent-calendar items, while HB 2206 and the SNAP-related measures drew discussion about fraud reduction, administrative burden, and work requirements. In commerce and finance, the committee heard bills on mobile food vendors and local permits (HB 2118), earned wage access services with fee caps and disclosure rules (HB 2309), CPA licensure changes (HB 2476), cash acceptance for retail purchases under $100 (HB 2555), drone delivery and unmanned aircraft guardrails (HB 2875), timeshare salesperson licensing (HB 2877), and a prohibition on state-mandated social credit scoring in lending decisions (HB 2903). The tax and retirement-related items included 529 plan conformity and Roth IRA transfer rules (HB 2477), annual tax conformity to the Internal Revenue Code (HB 2785), ASRS technical and disability-related changes (HB 2089, HB 2090, HB 2092), and a bill on employee health insurance definitions (HB 2089). The Arizona Commerce Authority bill (HB 2754) would add legislative members to the board and shift more control over trade offices and Arizona Competes Fund spending to the legislature. The education section focused heavily on school governance and finance. Bills included patriotic youth group presentations in schools (HB 2312), school board term limits (HB 2318), mandatory training for governing board members (HB 2379), independent municipal advisors for bond elections (HB 2320), restrictions on districts buying operating charter/private school sites to game enrollment formulas (HB 2376), conflict-of-interest limits for school facilities board architects and engineers (HB 2378), public meeting and travel transparency rules for districts (HB 2380), limits on long-term school property leases and reporting requirements (HB 2384), tighter bidding rules for school construction job orders using Building Renewal Grant funds (HB 2482), and a voluntary computer science proficiency seal (HB 2764). Sponsors repeatedly framed these as transparency, accountability, and anti-abuse measures, while some opposition centered on local flexibility, housing use, and existing training providers. In federalism and government, the committee heard bills to give counties more time to mail sample ballots (HB 2006), require courts to identify veterans at first appearance for possible veterans court referral (HB 2226), study veterans’ awareness of benefits (HB 2406), broaden military leave protections (HB 2663), require SAVE verification for voter registration and certain state services (HB 2806), require U.S.-sourced voting machine components by 2029 (HB 2901), affirm the Electoral College (HB 2902), and establish due process protections for justice of the peace courts against outside administrative action (HB 2976). Government committee items included a later deadline for library trustees’ annual reports (HB 2129), a two-year limit on certain adult protective services reports to the Attorney General (HB 2228), and an exemption for public and semi-public cold plunges from ADEQ spa rules (HB 2439). Several bills were reported as consent-calendar items, and a number of sponsors noted committee votes, fiscal neutrality, or favorable testimony in support of the measures.

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• I mean, Democrat, I'm a gun owner and a hunter.
• Whether you're Democrats or Republicans, it doesn't matter.
• I wish we had that ability on the Democratic side to get our bills just passed and be able to hopefully
• probably the most, I mean, on his gravestone, we have a donkey because he was probably one of the most Democratic
• Oh, my name is Noah James Markham, and I'm a strong Democrat. I have a concern with this bill.

Bills: HB2076, HB2135, HB2175, HB2186, HB2223, HB2345, HB2364, HB2417, HB2440, HB2666, HB2763, HCR2043

Keywords: school safety, employee training, firearm certification, crisis response, school policies, reimbursement fund, local law enforcement, HB2135, Arizona, civil liability, private right of action, DEI, diversity equity and inclusion, critical race theory, anti-racism, race stereotyping, sex stereotyping, race scapegoating, sex scapegoating, gender identity

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• They had—the same group—they also did a presentation to the national organization, the Democratic Legislative
• Republicans and Democrats alike want to have that convenience of being able to drop off through Election
• means waiting longer for results and this is a majority of all all political parties Republicans and Democrats
• instead of just tearing apart the bill, I would like to talk about an alternative, and that's what Democrats
• It's called... ...and I would like to talk about an alternative, and that's what Democrats are proposing

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1066, which would allow the Attorney General or a county attorney to sue researchers for knowingly or recklessly publishing fraudulent scientific research, and would let injured parties recover damages. The sponsor and a supporting witness argued the bill would create personal accountability for deliberate research fraud and cited examples of retracted or manipulated studies; opponents warned that peer review and existing scientific processes already address bad research and that the bill could chill research and speech. The committee later passed SB 1066 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard SB 1015, which would impose strict personal liability on providers who perform gender transition procedures on minors for later detransition costs and related injuries. Supporters, including the sponsor, a doctor, a detransitioner, and a parent, said the bill would protect children, create accountability, and help families seek redress for irreversible harm. Opponents from the ACLU and others argued the measure discriminates against transgender patients, would likely chill care by making providers uninsurable, and could function as a backdoor ban; the committee nevertheless advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote. SB 1049, as amended, limited spousal maintenance to four years and adjusted eligibility and guideline factors. The sponsor and a family law attorney said the bill would curb overly long awards and better account for assets and income, while the Judicial Council explained the existing guideline work and noted the new calculator was intended to add uniformity; one senator objected that the cap was arbitrary and ignored case-specific context. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 4-2. The committee also unanimously passed SB 1189, allowing campaign funds to be used for candidate and family security, and SB 1133, eliminating a duplicate financial disclosure filing for candidates who already filed an annual statement. Finally, the committee heard SB 1081, which would bar a DCS attorney from appearing before a judge after appearing before that judge in any of the attorney’s previous five DCS cases, and advanced it 4-3 after debate over judicial familiarity and rural-court impacts. The committee also heard SCR 1001, a proposed constitutional referral to end early voting the Friday before the election, require proof of citizenship and government ID, and restrict mail ballots to voters who affirmatively request them; supporters framed it as an election-integrity measure, while ADOT testified neutrally but warned that free IDs could cost tens of millions in lost revenue and affect road funding. The transcript ends during testimony on SCR 1001, before any vote on that measure.

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• Look, Democrats don't control the White House. The U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives.
• What's happening in Washington right now should make the blood boil in the veins of every Democrat.
• As Democrats I know we care about working and middle-class people, but they don't trust us.
• Democrats do not control the White House or the Congress, thank God.
• As I mentioned, a very complicated man. by the gay community today, LGBT Democrats.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Democratic Party of Hawaii in support. Is there anyone else who would like to testify? Okay.
• Democratic Party of Hawaii in support. Is there anyone else who would like to testify? Okay.
• Democratic<00:20:37.039><c> Party</c><00:20:37.280><c> of</c><00:20:37.440><c> Hawaii</c><00:20:38.159
• ><c> in</c> Democratic Party of Hawaii in Democratic Party of Hawaii in support.<00:20:40.000><c> Is<

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held a confirmation hearing on a long list of nominees to state boards and commissions. Early nominees included David Padilla to the State Boxing Commission, Steven Pine to the Board of Dentistry, Deborah McMmen to the Board of Acupuncture, Tiffany Lyn Hmel and Gabriel Aay to the Board of Veterinary Medicine, Nathan Eslin to the Cable Advisory Committee, John Takitani and Tony Lao to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, John Arbles to the State Board of Public Accountancy, and later nominees to the Board of Psychology, Board of Pharmacy, Hawaii Medical Board, Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Board of Chiropractic, Board of Physical Therapy, Board of Private Detectives and Guards, and the Real Estate Commission. Most nominations were for terms expiring in 2027, 2028, or 2029, with one Real Estate Commission term expiring in 2026. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support. DCCA and the relevant boards or commissions generally stood on written testimony supporting each nominee, and many individual supporters also testified, including professional associations, industry representatives, and community members. Several nominees briefly addressed the committee, expressing appreciation and interest in continuing or beginning service. The committee asked a few questions on some nominations, especially about the Real Estate Commission and the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, where members discussed condominium-related complaints, association practices, and whether the board could do more to assist security personnel; the nominee said staffing and authority limits constrained additional training or oversight. For the Real Estate Commission, members also asked about broader housing and market conditions, and the nominee said inventory shortages and housing supply issues remained a major concern. No opposition testimony or contentious votes were described in the transcript. The chair repeatedly asked whether there were questions or additional testimony, and after each nominee the committee generally moved on without objection. The hearing was focused on receiving testimony and evaluating the nominees for later confirmation rather than taking final action during the meeting.

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• citizens know the only thing he does in a bipartisan manner is he doesn't talk to Republicans or Democrats
• We hope that more Democrats will see this as an important initiative and hope to get it done this session
• have bipartisan support we hope that have bipartisan support we hope that more<00:47:34.680><c> Democrats
• 36.240><c> see</c><00:47:36.480><c> this</c><00:47:36.599><c> as</c><00:47:36.720><c> an</c> more Democrats
• will uh see this as an more Democrats will uh see this as an important<00:47:37.200><c> initiative</

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I did, with my delegation, as the only Democrat standing there in support of not removing from the list
• In the same bill that protects SB 168, and I was The only Democrat who had an amendment that protected
• I know the sentiment in the Democratic Caucus would be different if this provision were taken out.
• They would talk crap about the Democratic dad.
• Yesterday, at least half of the Democratic caucus...

Bills: SJR36, SR8, SR14, SR15, SR17, HCR54

Keywords: accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault

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• Democrats created this system. It's a system that Americans simply cannot afford.
• </c><00:06:18.720><c> Democrats</c> Mr.
• Walkinshaw of Virginia and committee Democrats prior to the bill reaching the floor.
• These human costs are on Americans across the board, Republicans and Democrats alike.
• </c> If MAGA Republicans don't join Democrats If MAGA Republicans don't join Democrats and<07:34:28.478

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• items that Democrats decided to spend<00:57:37.200><c> taxpayer</c><00:57:37.760><c> money</c><00:57
• And I don't know if my Democrat colleagues have charted this in, Mr. President.
• President, is why did Democrats use a number when they passed the bill?
• </c><01:41:50.719><c> use</c><01:41:50.960><c> a</c> President, is why did Democrats use a President,
• </c> ...upon which Democrats passed this bill. That's what I want to know.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> We must defend our democratic system. We must defend our democratic system.
• Republicans and Democrats, because of things that we've been through.
• Democrats in this room, Republicans in this room, the people are watching.
• </c><03:42:55.920><c> were</c> from the college democrats were from the college democrats were organized
• Um, I could go Republicans, Democrats.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Ironically, the case itself proved, Representative Nisa, that Democrats were in the right in maintaining
• Ironically, the case itself proved, Representative Nisa, that Democrats were in the right in maintaining
• Ironically, the case itself proved, Representative Nisa, that Democrats were in the right in maintaining
• Um, ironically, the case itself proved, Representative Nisa, that Democrats were in the right in maintaining

Keywords: 1183, house