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• Report saying with recommendation that it do pass and hence referred to the Government Elections and
• Reports same with recommendation that it do pass and is referred to the Government Elections and Indian
• Speaker, your Government Elections and Indian Affairs Committee to whom has been referred House Bill
• Speaker, your Government Elections and Indian Affairs Committee to whom has been referred.
• But if you elect not to do that, then you never have to. Is that correct, Mr. Speaker, gentlelady?

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• Although today sexuality or identity is being highlighted, I want to thank all of my local LGBTQ elected
• When I was one of the founders of the gay elected officials in the mid-1980s, we had 14 in the entire
• I was a staffer in the Assembly when Sheila Kuehl was first elected to that body and then to this body
• And in 2002, she was elected Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools, the first woman ever elected to
• In 2024, she became the first openly LGBTQ person elected county supervisor in Santa Cruz County history

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And on that day, each party separated and caucused, picking their elected leader of their caucus.
• After that process was done, we came into this great chamber and we elected the Speaker of the House
• As legislators, we are elected to craft laws that serve the people, As legislators, we are elected to
• We are elected to respond to the needs of our constituents.
• What this will do, if passed, is honor the vote of the people that was taken in our last election and

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House first took up House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The chamber adopted a further amendment offered by Rep. Michael Witts of Boston, then concurred with the Senate as amended after a roll call vote of 128-23. The House then moved to the orders of the day and considered the proposed permanent joint rules for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2026 / Senate No. 18), with Rep. Moran of Brighton presenting the package as a set of transparency and process reforms, including joint committee procedures, a 60-day reporting deadline, public posting of summaries and testimony, and revised formal session timing. A series of minority amendments offered largely by Rep. Jones of North Reading and others were debated and repeatedly rejected, including proposals to require roll call votes for post-July 31 formal business, require two weeks’ notice for such sessions, publish State Auditor audits on the legislative website, require SJC advisory opinions on constitutional disputes, extend poll windows to two hours, require advance notice of electronic polls, and lengthen amendment filing deadlines. Supporters argued these changes would improve transparency, accountability, and member access; opponents said they would slow the legislative process and reduce flexibility. Most of these amendments failed on roll call votes by margins of 128-23 or similar, while a technical amendment from Rep. Galvin was adopted. The House then adopted the joint rules package by roll call, 128-23. The chamber also adopted the House rules package for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2024) after debate led by Rep. Galvin of Canton, who emphasized modernization, online transparency, in-person participation, and an outside audit and EEO officer. Additional minority amendments on committee reporting, timing of formal business, and poll procedures were debated and defeated, while one technical amendment was adopted. The House later returned to the issue of legislative audits, rejecting an amendment to require House audits by the State Auditor after a lengthy debate over Question 1, separation of powers, and the scope of the auditor’s authority. The session ended with a memorial tribute to former Rep. Carol Doherty and an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m.

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• But there was an opportunity here when Governor Walz was elected, and this is a missed opportunity, and
• >> You know, when uh when the governor did bring up, you know, when he first was elected and then all
• , and this is a missed elected, and this is a missed opportunity,<00:08:08.720> and<00:08:08.840
• and then all of the things that elected and then all of the things that have<00:09:10.480> gone
• Well, I remember up in Crookston at a coffee shop when the governor was first elected and he came up

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Republican legislative leaders reacted critically to Governor Walz’s speech, saying it was divisive and focused too heavily on Democratic priorities rather than unity or bipartisan work. Speaker Daudt and Majority Leader Liska argued the governor ignored the state’s affordability problems, including high property taxes, rising business costs, and what they described as mandates imposed under full Democratic control. They also said the speech downplayed poor educational outcomes and failed to offer a unifying vision for the final weeks of session. A major theme was fraud and accountability. Leaders said the governor waited too long to address the state’s large fraud scandal and then deflected blame to other states. They said Minnesotans want accountability and affordability, and they pointed to the House Fraud Committee and the Senate’s OIG bill as examples of anti-fraud work Republicans say Democrats have blocked. They also criticized the governor’s tax proposals as a “bait and switch,” arguing that promised tax cuts would be offset by new taxes on services and banking fees. The discussion also touched on school safety, gun policy, child care credits, and the HCMC bailout. Republicans said they were willing to work on bipartisan school safety measures, including mental health supports and funding for public, private, and charter schools, but believed gun-control proposals lacked the votes. On the child care credit, leaders said they would keep evaluating it but were concerned about future deficits and the need for a pay-for. In response to questions, they said they were not surprised HCMC was not mentioned and said conversations were continuing. One leader also objected to the governor’s comments about voting access for people of color, calling them disrespectful.

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• my biggest issue with the resolution is that it supports an organization that supersedes what the elected
• to anything having to do with the coast and where they're elected to represent the people.
• And my biggest issue with the resolution is supports an organization that supersedes what the elected
• And it said elected officials are screened out.
• Actually, when I was a local elected official, we adopted the local coastal plan in our city.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• It establishes a clear, consistent process for district consolidation and the election of officers.
• part is the, um, at the bottom: in a non-reassessment year, if I understand you right, if we just elected
• encourages, and again, this bill is about the electoral process and the transparency, it encourages election
• It's going to discourage our taxing entities from... ...election shopping and cycle shopping.
• I think what they're doing is they're saying, we have a more favorable election cycle now for an increase

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 56th day by a roll call vote of 131-2. The Speaker also signed several measures, including House Bill 1768, House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1866, Senate Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1870, Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill 2180, and Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174. Members then offered a point of personal privilege recognizing National Infertility Awareness Week and shared a constituent’s testimony in support of HCR 28, followed by numerous introductions of student groups, guests, and legislative announcements such as Hat Day and Ken Waller Day. The House received Senate messages on a series of budget bills and other measures, including House Bills 2002 through 2013, and then adopted motions on each of the budget bills to refuse the Senate substitutes and send the bills to conference committees. During discussion, members highlighted major budget differences, including child care subsidies, transportation funding, higher education funding, and a large broadband-related funding shift that would affect the apparent size of the operating budget. The budget chair said he had not yet seen all of the Senate’s printed changes but supported going to conference and expressed hope for compromise on disputed items. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 975, relating to ambulance districts and emergency medical services. After adopting a House committee substitute and a House amendment that restored compromise language on community paramedics and made a minor change to first responder mental health services, the bill passed 136-7. Supporters said it would help struggling ambulance districts, improve emergency response, and keep patients out of emergency rooms when appropriate; one member noted the bill was the same language as a previously passed House bill. The House also considered a property tax reform package in Senate Bills 1066 and 1088, adopting two technical and policy amendments on assessor training, electronic notices, protest payments, levy uniformity, and timing of voter-approved tax increases. Despite support from several members, concerns were raised that the bill could limit local control and create legal or fiscal issues for counties and taxing districts. The combined bill ultimately passed 83-61, and the House adjourned until April 27, 2026.

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• In 2022, we won the election, and the entire administration of council and mayor changed in 2023.
• Follow-up: How often do you have elections, and how do you post those notifications of elections?
• I'm sorry, do you make the knowledge of the election time public to your customers? Nah. Okay.
• public elections of who your board is.
• And the fact that that you don't have public elections of who your board is, and the fact that in the

Summary: The committee approved the February 12 minutes and received updates on delinquent municipal water and sewer reports for 2022 and 2023, noting continued progress toward compliance and reinstatement of turnback funds for several cities. It also deferred several matters to the June 4 meeting, including Fargo’s municipal accounting noncompliance report, Jericho’s street-fund misuse issue, Biggers and Holly Grove deferred reports, and a group of private water and sewer reports lacking proper responses. Members then heard and filed a detailed report on the City of Strong, which involved repeat findings on undeposited receipts, improper use of solid waste funds, unsupported spending, late payroll tax payments, accounting control problems, and fund balance issues. Mayor Darrell Howell described corrective steps, including new internal controls, outside CPA assistance, repayment of misapplied funds, budget amendments, and efforts to address the findings; the committee commended the city’s efforts and filed the report. The committee also filed reports on Thornton Waterworks, Calhoun County, Salem, Briarcliffe, Compton Water Association, Montgomery County Regional Public Water Authority, Camden, Johnson County, and Sparkman, while deferring several private water reports and other unresolved items. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District and other regional solid waste districts. The audit found issues in Pulaski County involving unapproved payroll items, missing credit card documentation, unapproved contracts, vehicle and cell phone documentation problems, lack of competitive bidding, and weak internal controls; members questioned the district’s practices and deferred the report to June while requesting district representatives appear. The committee also reviewed a statewide report on six regional solid waste management districts, with findings in Pulaski, Faulkner, and Benton counties and no findings in three others; that report was likewise deferred for Pulaski County questions. The meeting ended after a lengthy discussion with Cross County Rural Water System about overdue audit posting, water quality problems, grant-funded improvements, board notice practices, and the broader challenges facing rural water systems, after which the committee filed the report and adjourned.

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• medical spa; HB 4048, middle tier children; HB 4040, homeowners association; HB 4053, high schools elected
• HB 4053, high schools elected; HB 455, appropriation veterans; HB 4050, social middle practice; HB 461
• , social middle practice; HB 4601, clean election statewide; HB 462, appropriation Arizona; HB 463, law
• 455 appropriation veterans 40 50 50 southern social middle prefront 461 clean election statewide 462
• Speaker Pro Tem, Federalism, Military Affairs and Elections will meet in House Hearing Room 4 at 3:15

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It serves to ensure that business decisions are made by a corporate. shareholders and their duly elected
• My question is, they bypassed... ...the constitutional amendment that the public elect their judges,
• That people try to end run the people's ability to elect their judges, to hear their matters. because
• The intent and spirit of this bill is just to make sure that if you elect to elect. allow citizens to
• In addition to their duties as the elected county attorneys for their respective counties.

Bills: HB32, HB15, HB171, HB421, HB581, HB644, HB745, HB349, HB917, HB204, HB923, HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: eviction, landlord rights, tenant rights, justice court, property law, court procedures, chemical dependency, court-ordered treatment, mental health, health care, treatment facility, juvenile justice, criminal justice reform, deep fake, digital impersonation, age verification, private cause of action, explicit content, consumer protection, HB 581

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• The voters elected and reelected a DFL majority in the Senate with a clear message.
• Our members of this caucus, after the election, came in and were very clear about the things that we
• They were one of the reasons he got elected, because of the high egg prices and inflation.
• How are you approaching working with the House over the next month before the special election?
• Minnesotans have elected a narrowly divided legislature. We knew that on Election Day.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We will proceed to the election of Speaker of the House. Nominations are in order.
• We stand at such an important moment in our history, the importance of electing our very own presiding
• The clerk pro tem will call the roll on the election of Speaker. closed the two nominated candidates
• The results of the roll call on the election of Speaker of the House are as follows: Representative D
• Dibble is the duly elected Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 session

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House met to elect a Speaker. Representative Baker nominated Lisa Demuth on behalf of the Republican caucus, emphasizing civility, trust, inclusiveness, bipartisanship, and the need to unify a divided chamber. Representative Igo seconded the nomination, praising Demuth’s experience, integrity, consensus-building, and focus on affordability, safety, and future planning. On behalf of the DFL caucus, Representative Mhler nominated Melissa Hortman, describing her leadership in football metaphors and highlighting her work since 2019, including the Minnesota Values Project, her handling of major crises, and her willingness to put the institution and state above personal interests. Representative Hollands seconded Hortman’s nomination, stressing her mentorship, willingness to collaborate across differences, and sacrifice for the greater good. Nominations were then closed, and the clerk pro tem called the roll for the Speaker election. After the roll call, the results were announced as 67 votes for Representative D. Dibble and 65 votes for Representative Hortman. The presiding officer declared Representative D. Dibble duly elected Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 session. Members were appointed to escort the speaker-elect to the rostrum, and Senator Bobby Joe Champion administered the oath of office. In remarks after taking the oath and receiving the gavel, the new Speaker thanked family, supporters, voters, and colleagues, said the office was an honor and a responsibility, and pledged to lead with integrity, respect, collaboration, and accountability. The Speaker said the House should focus on real results for Minnesotans, maintain civility, keep government efficient and accountable, and work across party lines on issues such as public safety, schools, workforce shortages, infrastructure, and support for farmers.

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• Most of us are actually elected just like you are.
• What they did for me, they usually reach out to the superintendent immediately after the election.
• Want to let the superintendent to other wonderful elected folks such as yourself.
• I was the first superintendent be re-elected Holmes County in 24 years.
• But guess who had to pay for that special election? Why am I paying $5,000 for the unity recertify?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• UNDER THE BILL ANY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WHO VOTES IN ANY ELECTION AND ANYONE WHO HELPS THEM WILL BE CHARGED
• DAVID RAMBLER SPEAKING FOR FLORIDA SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS. >> Speaker: THANK YOU CHAIRMAN ROUSON, ON
• BEHALF OF THE FLORIDA SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SECTION 13 ONE OF OUR PRIORITY ITEMS, THE STATEWIDE VOTER
• I WAS ON THE PHONE A WEEK AGO WITH THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FROM ONE OF THE COUNTIES I PRESENTED AND
• TWO OF WHICH ARE GOING TO BE APPOINTED SO WE'RE DOWN TO TWO THAT ARE ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• with him and knew only that if a locality wants to increase its sales tax, it has to be done by election
• , with parameters set on when those elections can occur.
• He explained that local sales tax increases must be approved by election, and the legislature sets the
• dates when those elections can occur.
• I don't think the people of my district elected me to go after my dreams in the Senate or in state government

Keywords: 1204, all

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• harmed by the performance of an elective harmed by the performance of an elective abortion<00:02
• Um, you see there’s a definition of elective abortion. What does that mean?
• Um, you see there’s a definition of elective abortion. What does that mean?
• Um, you see there’s a definition of elective abortion. What does that mean?
• physicians performing elective physicians performing elective non-emergency<00:31:09.600> abortions

Bills: HB0003, HB0117, HB0041

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, informed consent, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, law enforcement, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, 916, all

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• I 16 nay, having received a majority vote, those elections to and cons the House.
• Having received a majority vote of those elected to and constituted in the House, I declare the bill
• Nay, Heffner received a majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House.
• Nay, haven't received the majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House.
• Haven't received a majority vote of those elected to and constituting the House to occur.

Bills: HB3329, HR1039, HR1040, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3419, HB3420, HB3706, HB3711, HB4139, HB1268, HB3660, HJR1023, HB3298, HB3056, HJR1084, HB3934, HB3919, HB4118, HB4119, HB3791, HB4260, HB4178, HB4215, HB4324, HB3270, HB4352, HB4305, HB2955, HB3315, HB3066, HB1245, HB4125, HB3075, HB3129, HB3239, HB4153, HB3265, HB4491, SB680, HB4263, HB4268, HB1675, HB3885, HB2984, HB3697, HB2959, HB3671, HB3852, HB2933, HB3057, HB3802, HB4294, HB4285, HB3708, HB3979, HB3977, HB3986, HB3985, HB3588, HB3742, HB3845, HJR1070, HB3590, HB3595, HB3391, HB3183, HB3764, HB3765, HB1002, HB4434, HJR1086, HB4060, HB3881, HB3500, HB4408, HB3648, HB3127, HB3606

Keywords: long-term care, advisory board, sunset legislation, mental health, psychologists, University of Oklahoma, gymnastics, NCAA, congratulations, sports excellence, recognition, honor, athletics, Joseph Castiglione, leadership, education, sports management, HB3413, public finance, state budget

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• something that people can report to the FEC or report to the ethics commission or the Division of Elections
• current policy, from inviting guest speakers, assigning readings on current policy, or discussing election
• Does this bill prohibit elected officials, say a governor or a lieutenant governor, from doing politically
• I don't see anywhere in this bill that it will impede the elections aspect from student government for
• If somebody wants to propose a law to fix that, or we also have elections to elect elected officials

Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up two bills. The first, PCS for HB 725 on political activity at public institutions of higher education, would require colleges and universities to notify students and employees about existing campus political activity rules at orientation and on their websites, and to adopt standardized policies through the State Board of Education and Board of Governors. The sponsor said the bill is intended to mirror federal IRS/501(c)(3) guidelines, protect institutions from risking federal funding, and clarify what is and is not allowed; supporters framed it as an awareness and free-expression measure, while opponents warned it could chill speech, create vague enforcement standards, and lead to unintended consequences for students and faculty. Public testimony was largely opposed, with speakers from student, civil liberties, education, and advocacy groups raising free-speech concerns. The committee passed the bill 13-5. The second measure, PCS for HB 1437, addressed disputes under mutual management plans between conversion charter schools and district school boards. The sponsor said the bill fills a gap by providing a clearer dispute-resolution path through mediation by the Department of Education or, ultimately, an administrative law judge at DOAH. Members asked about appeal rights and whether DOE is perceived as favoring charter schools; the sponsor said the bill simply sets the process for the current issue and that the administrative law judge provision serves as the final step. There was no public testimony, and the bill was reported favorably 18-0.

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• If a vacancy occurs more than one year before a general election, the council must call a special election
• If the council fails to act, the governor steps in to ensure that election happens.
• And I only say we because I am an elected official up here, Representative Bartleman: but I vote no on
• And so, you know, it's really odd to me that we Representative Bartleman: as elected officials, we get
• Representative Griffitts: Sometimes you got to make hard, hard decisions as a locally elected official

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• That constitutional amendment merely says that for 60 days leading up to the gubernatorial election and
• the says that for 60 days leading up to the a<00:04:37.360> gubanatorial<00:04:38.000> election
• and then from a gubanatorial election and then from the<00:04:39.600> time<00:04:39.759> of
• <00:04:39.919> the<00:04:40.160> election<00:04:40.479> until<00:04:40.800><
• c> the the time of the election until the the time of the election until the swearing<00:04:41.440

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:02 Attendance Roll Call: 00:06 SB 10 (Sen. McDaniel): 00:56 SB 51 (Sen. Nemes): 08:30 Adjournment: 17:23, 958, all

Summary: The Senate State and Local Government Committee met and first considered Senate Bill 10, a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict the governor’s pardon power during the 60 days before a gubernatorial election and until a new governor is sworn in, effectively limiting pardons for 90 days in a four-year term. Sponsor Senator McDaniel argued the measure was a response to abuses of the pardon power and said it would force accountability before voters. Senator Herron raised a concern about a possible chilling effect on pardons but supported the bill after asking about the historical example cited. The committee voted unanimously 11-0 to pass the bill with favorable expression. The committee then took up Senate Bill 51, which would freeze property tax assessment increases for homeowners age 65 and older who reside in their homes, with the assessment resuming if the home is sold, vacated, or the owner moves to a nursing home or with family. Senator Neis described the bill as relief for seniors on fixed incomes facing rising property taxes, and he walked through the fiscal impact as a budgeted-revenue issue rather than an actual loss of current revenue. Several members spoke in support, saying constituents frequently raise concerns about being priced out of their homes and that the bill would help seniors remain in their communities. During the roll call on SB 51, Senator Chambers Armstrong said he wished the bill were means-tested but supported it because of its importance to low-income seniors; Senator Bledsoe also explained his support, citing senior homeowners in Fayette County; and Senator McDaniel said it complemented broader housing efforts and should go to the people for a vote. The committee reported SB 51 with favorable expression, then adjourned.

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• TIRZs have to have the approval of their county elected officials to be able to release debt.
• From their elected bodies to be able to release debt.
• My name is Alex, and I'm the elected District 4 representative of the City of Galveston.
• I am the Mayor Pro Tem of Galveston and the elected District 6 representative.
• I am an elected official with the City of Galveston representing District 5.

Bills: SB317, SB1250, SB1520, SB1950, SB2298, SB2532, SB2539, SB2747, SB2925, SB2993

Keywords: monuments, memorials, public property, historical significance, civil penalties, local governance, project financing zone, municipal tax revenue, convention centers, multipurpose arenas, infrastructure development, hike and bike trails, outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, Bicentennial Trail, Texas history, cultural heritage, unemployment benefits, eligibility, Texas Workforce Commission