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• Republican members of Congress publicly condemned it. They called it racist.
• I've spoken to Republicans, and many of you, I get it.
• I've spoken to Republicans, and many of you, I get it.
• When Senator Tim Scott and other Republicans condemn the president on his actions, you would think that
• Trump won more Black voters than any Republican in 48 years in his election.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The last two Republican governors both vetoed this legislation because it's an unenforceable solution
• gender identity protections added to the state's anti-discrimination statutes in 2018 by an entirely Republican-controlled
• protection of women's privacy has overwhelmingly support across our state from both Democrats and Republicans
• both has support across our state from both Democrats<00:49:57.520><c> and</c><00:49:57.920><c> Republicans
• </c> Democrats and Republicans. Democrats and Republicans. Then,<00:50:00.000><c> Mr.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And, of course, it really ups the balance of Democratic and Republican bills, and I think you guys are
• And, of course, it really ups the balance of Democratic and Republican bills, and I think you guys are
• And, of course, it really ups the balance of Democratic and Republican bills, and I think you guys are
• :27.600><c> I</c><00:23:27.760><c> think</c><00:23:28.520><c> you</c><00:23:28.720><c> guys</c> Republican
• bills and I think you guys Republican bills and I think you guys are<00:23:29.120><c> ahead</c> are

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Speaker, started out real good out the shoot with all you good Republican bills.
• Speaker, started out real good out the shoot with all you good Republican bills.
• </c><01:27:52.960><c> Everybody</c> all you good Republican bills.
• Everybody all you good Republican bills.
• I want all y'all good Republicans in here to stop watching Fox News, because y'all have sat up... >>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• This is not about right or left, red or blue, Republican or Democrat.
• This is not about right or left, red or blue, Republican or Democrat.
• As I said before, we have a bunch of smart people in this chamber, Democrats and Republicans.
• But we have Republicans voted no. Isn't that what we preach every day? Think about that.
• I would urge our Republican members of Congress to get involved at this point and step in.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, guest introductions, and a proclamation recognizing March as International Women’s Celebration Month. Members also welcomed guests from several school districts and the Arizona FFA. The chamber then moved through first readings of numerous Senate bills and took up several motions, including reconsideration of HB 2169 and referral of HB 210 and HB 2103 to an additional Committee of the Whole for further amendment. In Committee of the Whole, the House advanced HB 2100 and HB 2103 with technical amendments and due-pass recommendations. It then considered a series of bills on Calendar 2, including HB 2048, HB 2364, HB 2415, HB 2775, HB 2833, HB 2862, HB 2870, HB 2995, and HB 4067. Debate centered on election administration, sovereignty and international organizations, private school regulation, law enforcement face coverings, domestic violence and coercive control, and voter roll categories. HB 2862 drew the most procedural attention, with a division vote on a substitute amendment; the House rejected a motion to replace the adopted amendment, and the report was later adopted. On Calendar 3, the House considered education bills. HB 2093, which repeals the requirement for K-12 health education to include mental health instruction, prompted extensive debate over student suicide prevention, school counseling, parental responsibility, and whether schools should provide mental health support; it received a due-pass recommendation by a 27-22 division vote. The House also advanced HB 2313, which was described as responding to a Tucson Unified School District work stoppage tied to a political protest, and HB 2423, HB 2478, and other education measures after amendments and, in one case, withdrawal of an appropriations amendment. The session continued into HB 2830 as the transcript ended.

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• the people to speak to voice their opinions on some issues, uh, for both parties, Democrats and Republicans
• and in every independent in Republicans and in every independent in between<00:08:29.879><c> I</c><00
• She said New Hampshire voters elected the Republican majority in the House because the voters believed
• Second, people of New Hampshire can look at the history of every budget passed by the Republicans and
• </c> budget passed when the Republicans were budget passed when the Republicans were in<00:36:56.240>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Division 2 Finance Committee work session focused primarily on House Bill 115 and a proposed amendment, 114H, which would carry over language from HB 2 into HB 115 and place limits on Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). Representative Murray described the amendment as a way to keep the 350% federal poverty eligibility cap, require students to have attended a charter public school in grades K-12 for the preceding year before entering the voucher system, and add guardrails against universal eligibility. She argued the state was facing a severe budget crisis, that expanding EFAs would divert money from other programs, and that public testimony and local votes showed widespread opposition to expansion. She also cited a letter from former Finance chair Neil Kirk opposing expansion. Other members responded that the committee should not revisit policy already decided by the House, though some said the amendment was fair to discuss because of its fiscal implications and supported it on that basis. The discussion then broadened into a debate over the fiscal impact of universal vouchers and the reliability of enrollment and cost estimates. Representative Luno argued that prior EFA projections had relied on assumptions that could badly underestimate state exposure, pointing to Arizona as a cautionary example and saying New Hampshire should not expand the program without better analysis. Representative Papovich similarly warned that universal eligibility could create a large, unexpected cost, estimating a potential exposure of about $285 million based on school-age children not currently in public, charter, or EFA programs. In contrast, Representative Weyler said EFAs can save money because public school spending is already high and parents using EFAs still pay taxes and take on more responsibility for their children’s education. After discussion, Representative Murray moved to accept the amendment, and Representative Bean seconded it. There was some procedural clarification about voting on the original bill and the amendment. The transcript ends before a final recorded vote on the amendment or on HB 115 itself, though the committee had also been told it would likely reconsider several retained bills later in the week, including HB 129, HB 133, HB 671, and HB 781.

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• in this body that wants to Republican in this body that wants to make<00:50:13.000><c> the</c><00:50
• We just took a good vote between Republicans and Democrats on transparencies and non-disclosures.
• We just took a good vote between Republicans and Democrats on transparencies and non-disclosures.
• We just took a good vote between Republicans and Democrats on transparencies and non-disclosures.
• We just took a good vote between Republicans and Democrats on transparencies and non-disclosures.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Democrats, Republicans, Independents support this issue overwhelmingly.
• Democrats, Republicans, Maryland.
• I'm up here as a Republican telling you like, "Let's do what the state does."
• ><c> telling</c><00:46:49.960><c> you</c><00:46:50.080><c> like,</c> here as a Republican telling you
• like, here as a Republican telling you like, "Let's<00:46:50.720><c> do</c><00:46:50.840><c> what</c

Keywords: House streaming session for Thursday, March 12, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House met in Annapolis on February 27, 2026, with 128 members present. After a prayer, the chamber adopted the previous day’s journal and recognized a resolution honoring Brunswick High School’s first Tech Challenge team, Minerva’s Mechanics, for winning the FTC Regional Championships and qualifying for the World Championship in Houston. The resolution was read and adopted with applause. The main legislative item was House Bill 355, concerning the Education, Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program and human and sex trafficking; the House adopted the favorable committee report and ordered the bill printed for third reading. The next bill, House Bill 534 on nonpublic school transcripts and prohibiting punitive measures related to student debt, also received a favorable report. Debate then centered on an amendment offered to HB 534 that would have tied school funding to student choice for students in repeatedly one-star-rated schools and allowed parents of habitually violent or disruptive students to consider military boarding school options. The sponsor argued Maryland’s public schools, especially in Baltimore City, were failing students despite heavy spending, citing low literacy, violence, and the book Failure Factory; several members echoed concerns about school performance, bureaucracy, and the need for educational freedom. Opponents and procedural speakers said the amendment was not germane to HB 534, which they described as a narrow bill about transcript access for students leaving nonpublic schools with unpaid fees, often students with disabilities. The floor leader urged the body to resist the amendment and stick to the bill’s actual subject. Despite multiple members explaining their votes in support of school choice and criticizing the Blueprint and school outcomes, the House ultimately took a roll call on the amendment after a voice vote was challenged. The transcript cuts off during the roll call and does not show the final recorded result on the amendment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Are you a Republican or a Democrat?' That was the only question they wanted answered.
• /c><00:45:13.040><c> all</c><00:45:13.280><c> for</c><00:45:13.520><c> all</c><00:45:13.680><c> Republicans
• </c> to vote either all for all Republicans to vote either all for all Republicans or<00:45:14.400><c
• And it's our labels as Democrat or Republican that allow people to identify where we are likely to end
• that allow people Democrat or Republican that allow people to<01:27:13.520><c> identify</c><01:27:13.920

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Jody Withers, committee administrator for the House Republican Caucus.
• I’ve been with the Republican Caucus since November, and I’m excited to serve as the committee legislative
• Jody Withers, committee administrator for the House Republican Caucus.
• I’ve been with the Republican Caucus since November, and I’m excited to serve as the committee legislative
• </c> priorities for the house Republican priorities for the house Republican caucus<00:10:48.959><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• There were Republicans and Democrats on both sides of this issue about charging fees for requests.
• At this point, I’m going to take a brief recess and call a Republican caucus for five minutes.
• At this point, I’m going to take a brief recess and call a Republican caucus for five minutes.
• At this point, I’m going to take a brief recess and call a Republican caucus for five minutes.
• We’re going to take a brief recess and call a Republican caucus for five minutes. Recess.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and first corrected a procedural issue by revoting on House Bills 98 and 164, which had already been reported out unanimously. HB 98, concerning professional limited liability company assistant managers, was again voted ought to pass by a 16-0 roll call and placed on the consent calendar. HB 164, concerning local records, was reopened because of a fiscal note amendment; the committee adopted Amendment 2025-0087 unanimously and then voted ought to pass as amended 17-0. Because HB 164 goes to Finance, it will not go on consent, and the chair asked for the updated report that night. The committee then took up HR 6, a resolution condemning the judicial doctrine of disparate impact. Representative Manos moved inexpedient to legislate, arguing the resolution overreached because disparate impact is a judicial doctrine and the legislature cannot bind the courts. Representative Cordelli also supported ITL, citing drafting problems and the need for substantial revision, including an outdated reference to the New Hampshire governor. The committee voted 15-2 to ITL the resolution, and it was placed on consent; the chair asked for the report by the end of the day and noted there would be no minority report. Finally, the committee discussed HB 111, which extends the right-to-know ombudsman position. Representative Kuttab offered an amendment to address concerns raised in testimony about discouraging use of the office and shifting attorney-fee burdens; the amendment was adopted 16-1. The committee then voted 15-2 to ought to pass as amended. Supporters said the ombudsman saves money by reducing court filings and should be continued, while opponents argued the office needs restructuring and that additional funding was not justified. The bill will go to Finance, and the chair requested the report by the end of the day. The committee also began discussion of HB 66 and related bills on right-to-know access, with the chair outlining a proposed amendment to limit remote records requests to people with a New Hampshire connection, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• but our uh not only from Democrats but our partner<00:10:06.640><c> um</c> partner um partner um Republicans
• , Senator Weber here, with apologies to Senator Weber, the agreement being signed by the Senate Republican
• , Senator Weber here, with apologies to Senator Weber, the agreement being signed by the Senate Republican
• the um uh agreement uh being signed by the um uh the<00:43:50.640><c> Senate</c><00:43:51.040><c> Republican
• </c><00:43:53.280><c> But</c> the Senate Republican uh leader. But the Senate Republican uh leader.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Rusty Arraes was a fantastic member of this body, worked well across the aisle with both Republicans
• prophecy because we see that a certain political party, unfortunately, which used to be, I believe, Republicans
• prophecy because we see that a certain political party, unfortunately, which used to be, I believe, Republicans
• Blaming Republicans on the delay for the high-speed rail is completely ridiculous.
• Blaming Republicans on the delay for the high-speed rail is completely ridiculous.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• He says, “Well, you’re still a Republican.”
• The governor can talk about cuts to education, but here in the House, Republicans and hopefully Democrats
• The governor can talk about cuts to education, but here in the House, Republicans and hopefully Democrats
• The governor can talk about cuts to education, but here in the House, Republicans and hopefully Democrats
• The governor can talk about cuts to education, but here in the House, Republicans and hopefully Democrats

Keywords: 1183, house

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• also, I guess my concern is we—having, uh, so I served on the Board of Education when we had a Republican
• This would apply in times where we have a Democratic governor, Republican governor.
• This would apply in times where we have a Democratic governor, Republican governor.
• This would apply in times where we have a Democratic governor, Republican governor.
• state autonomy is really important because I think it's the very principle of federalism, which is Republican

Bills: SB3240

Keywords: defense, workforce development, local business, manufacturing, federal funding, economic resilience, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety-related measures and indicated at the outset that, because of short notice, the bills would likely be deferred to the later decision-making agenda. On SB 2645 relating to fire prevention, the bill would restructure the process for selecting the State Fire Marshal and make related changes to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Governor’s office, the State Fire Marshal’s office, the Hawaii State Fire Council, DLNR, Maui Fire Department, AIA Hawaii State Council, and others testified, with DLNR supporting most of the bill but opposing the provision changing the marshal’s nomination process to a governor appointee. In questions, members reviewed the relationship between the State Fire Council, the commission, and the marshal, and the Governor’s office clarified that it supported the overall intent but wanted the commission to remain the sole appointing entity. The bill was not voted on in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 3083 relating to protective orders, with support from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the judiciary, the Hawaii National Guard, the Military and Community Relations Office, DBED, and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Members focused on whether the draft reflected language worked out with the judiciary and whether the bill addressed a previously identified gap in implementation. The Military and Community Relations Office said it had worked with the judiciary on amendments and wanted to ensure the statute created a collaborative process with installation partners and law enforcement. The witness also said the draft appeared to reflect the agreed language, though he noted there were multiple bills moving and that technical amendments might still be needed. No action was taken during the hearing. SB 608 relating to veterans’ rights and benefits drew both support and opposition. Support came from the Hawaii Office of Veterans Services, Veterans Benefits Guide, Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, and individual veterans and service members, who argued the bill would improve access to claims assistance and provide choice and faster help for veterans. Opposition came from the VFW Department of Hawaii and the Veterans Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, which argued the bill should be amended to align with federal law, especially on accreditation and fee caps. Testimony and questioning centered on whether third-party claims assistance should be regulated, whether fee caps are preempted by federal law, and whether there was evidence of fraud tied to non-accredited representatives. Supporters said the bill would help veterans navigate a slow system, while opponents said accredited representatives are accountable and that the bill should be narrowed. The committee also heard SB 2054 relating to public safety, which would prohibit the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or other states’ National Guard units in Hawaii when the governor objects. The Hawaii National Guard opposed the bill, while the ACLU of Hawaii, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and numerous other organizations and individuals supported it, arguing it would protect civil liberties and prevent federal overreach. The hearing ended without a vote or final action on these measures.

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• also negotiated and added a few other good pieces of legislation with the collaboration, again, of Republicans
• Some good friends on the Republican side of the aisle said in the media afterwards, we didn't even know
• That it is getting raced through because there was a person a long time ago with a senator, a Republican
• We're Republicans and Democrats on this side and the other side are very in lockstep on making sure these
• A lot of Republicans flipped to become Democrats because they can't watch their party do this anymore

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior day’s journal by a 118-1 vote, and a series of special guest introductions, including family members, student groups, a basketball team, University of Missouri undergraduate researchers, and other visitors. The chamber also received Senate messages and committee reports, including recommendations that several House bills and joint resolutions “do pass.” The main floor debate centered on Senate Substitute No. 3 for Senate Bill 888, a broad juvenile justice and sentencing measure that combined juvenile reform with sentencing transparency and other criminal justice provisions. Supporters said it would improve public safety, clarify sentencing, address serious offenses, and add collaboration between prosecutors and juvenile systems. Opponents argued it was an oversized omnibus bill rushed through the process, warned it would increase prison time, expand adult-court involvement in juvenile matters, and could harm children and rehabilitation efforts. Members also debated the fiscal note, with supporters saying the large prison-cost estimate was speculative and opponents calling it evidence of a major new prison expense. After extended debate, the House invoked the previous question and SB 888 was finally passed 97-53. The House then took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, a proposal to change Missouri’s tax structure by reducing and potentially eliminating the state income tax and broadening the sales tax base to transactions involving goods and services. Supporters framed it as a modernization effort that would promote growth, increase take-home pay, and send the question to voters. Opponents said it would be the largest sales tax hike in state history, shift the burden onto working families and seniors, and create a large budget hole. After debate, the previous question was adopted 101-49, and the joint resolutions were third read and passed 98-54. The House then moved on to third-reading business, including House Bill 269 on autonomous vehicles, which was introduced as a transportation and economic development measure and then questioned on liability and taxation issues.

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• The Senate Republicans will also roll into caucus.
• Republicans were in the room with our Democrat counterparts all through the budget process.
• It thinks about Republican districts. It thinks about Democratic districts.
• It thinks about Republican districts. It thinks about Democratic districts.
• So there are Democrat and Republican Westside, East Side projects on that list.

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB5998, SB6005, SB6003, SB6129, SB6225, SB6228, SB6231

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law

Summary: The Senate met on February 23, 2026, opened with the usual roll call, pledge, prayer, and approval of the previous journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 8698 recognizing piano teachers, with several senators sharing personal remarks about their own teachers and the role of music education in families and communities. Guests from the Washington State Music Teachers Association and the National Guild of Piano Teachers were recognized in the gallery. The chamber then moved into budget debate, considering a series of amendments to the operating budget. Several proposals focused on housing costs, local planning, utility rates, and state spending restraint. Amendment 0772, which would have created a housing-related task force and increased funding, was rejected after debate over housing affordability and regulatory costs. Amendment 0785, restoring growth management planning funding for local governments, was also rejected. Amendment 0791, directing the Department of Commerce to study the effects of climate and clean energy laws on utility costs, and Amendment 0769, related to grid capacity and clean energy investments, were both adopted. Other amendments drew sharper partisan debate. Amendment 0798, which would have reduced the Supreme Court from nine justices to five and redirected savings to public defense, failed. Amendments 0794 and 0795, seeking funding for ballot measure costs tied to initiatives, also failed. Amendment 0799, intended to redirect Pacific Tower lease savings to developmental disability services, was rejected after discussion of the building’s current public uses. Amendment 0773, capping state spending growth and tying it to median wage growth, failed on a roll call vote, while Amendment 0777, addressing concurrent use of paid family and medical leave and sick leave by state employees, also failed after extended debate. Later, Amendment 0776 on tort liability reporting was adopted, as were Amendment 0758 creating a DSHS work group on community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Amendment 0786 was introduced to reduce cash and food assistance work-related funding, with debate beginning before the transcript ends.

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• So, someone threatening you or your family because they just don't like Republicans or Democrats is not
• So, someone threatening you or your family because they just don't like Republicans or Democrats is not
• :36:55.040><c> like</c> family because they just don't like family because they just don't like Republicans
• 36:57.199><c> is</c><01:36:57.520><c> not</c><01:36:58.239><c> what</c><01:36:58.560><c> the</c> Republicans
• or Democrats is not what the Republicans or Democrats is not what the statute<01:37:00.080><c> um</c

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And I'll note that there are no Republican members here at this hearing, and I just have to say that
• As we have heard today, the Republican-led bill, HR 1, includes the most significant federal cuts to
• when we're trying to protect vulnerable Californians from the devastating impacts of congressional Republicans
• I also would like to add my voice in recognizing that there are no Republicans who decided to show up
• employers can expect their monthly health insurance premiums to increase because of congressional Republicans

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• And won counties in our country. 2,700 to 525 on a map that reads almost completely red for Republican
• And I'm sure that the people on my right—I don't mean the Republican right, but my right right here—I'm
• the people on my right I don't mean that the people on my right I don't mean the<01:23:39.560><c> Republican
• 40.840><c> but</c><01:23:41.080><c> my</c><01:23:41.280><c> right</c><01:23:41.679><c> right</c> the Republican
• right but my right right the Republican right but my right right here<01:23:42.400><c> I'm</c><01:23

Keywords: Presidential address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 1012, house, all