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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Lisa Smith, lifelong Democrat until two years ago, I strongly oppose this bill.
- I'm a registered Democrat, long-time San Francisco resident, member of Women Are Real, member of Democrats
- until the Democrats forgot what sex meant.
- I’m with Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender and the Women’s Liberation Front.
- Rachel Bordaulay, a San Francisco-based registered Democrat, member of Women Are Real, member of Democrats
Summary:
The Assembly Health Committee met on March 17 and first approved a consent calendar of several bills, then heard AB 1540 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, which would restore the 988 “Press 3” LGBTQ youth crisis line. Supporters, including suicide prevention advocates, behavioral health groups, and local governments, argued the service is a vital, identity-affirming suicide prevention tool for LGBTQ youth. Opponents, including detransitioners and conservative advocacy groups, argued it would steer vulnerable youth toward organizations they viewed as harmful. The committee approved the bill on a due-pass-as-amended motion to the Communications and Conveyance Committee, with several no votes; the bill was later held on call and then advanced.
The committee next heard AB 1671 by Assemblymember Tangipa, creating a Rural Medical Provider Grant Program to help providers serving rural communities with operational costs, equipment, workforce needs, and related expenses. Supporters said the bill would help retain providers and improve access in areas where patients travel long distances for care; committee members also discussed telehealth as an important rural access tool. The bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations.
The committee then took up AB 1876 by Assemblymember Addis, the Fair Care for All Act, which would codify federal health care nondiscrimination protections into California law, including protections related to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and gender identity. Supporters said the bill is needed because federal protections are vulnerable to rollback and because patients, especially transgender and intersex Californians, face coverage denials and care disruptions. Opponents argued the bill would force coverage of gender-affirming care and raised concerns about detransitioning. The committee approved the bill on a due-pass motion to Judiciary, with some no votes, and later held it on call before it advanced.
Finally, the committee heard AB 1629 by Assemblymember Haney, which would require dental plans to honor assignment-of-benefits requests and improve reporting on network adequacy. Supporters said the bill would reduce upfront costs for patients and improve transparency, while opponents, including Delta Dental and dental plan groups, warned it could weaken networks and increase out-of-pocket costs. After discussion about network participation and patient access, the committee passed the bill on a due-pass motion to Appropriations. The committee then completed the remaining votes, including the consent items, and adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a lifelong Democrat, mother of a gay son.
- Lisa Smith, lifelong Democrat until two years ago, strongly opposes this bill.
- I'm a registered Democrat, long-time San Francisco resident, member of Women Are Real, member of Democrats
- until the Democrats forgot what sex meant.
- Rachel Bordaulay, a San Francisco-based registered Democrat, member of Women Are Real, member of Democrats
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/5/25
Transcript Highlights:
- of the family who's hurting in Minnesota because during this debate over the last two years, as Democrats
- </c> over the last two years as Democrats over the last two years as Democrats prioritized<00:01:54.680
- </c><00:12:49.600><c> District</c> flipped a 96 year uh Democrat District flipped a 96 year uh Democrat
- It seems as if Democrats haven't allowed us to track that.
- </c><00:14:59.079><c> in</c> around $200 million now Democrats in around $200 million now Democrats in
Summary:
House Republicans held a press event to announce two priority bills focused on immigration and state spending. Rep. Isaac Schultz said his bill, House File 10, would stop taxpayer funding for people in Minnesota illegally, including through programs such as Northstar Promise, MinnesotaCare, medical assistance, and legal services. He framed the proposal as a way to redirect limited state resources to Minnesota families, veterans, people with disabilities, the homeless, and infrastructure needs, and said it could save more than $100 million, with some estimates discussed during debate reaching about $200 million for MinnesotaCare alone.
Rep. Max Rymer introduced House File 16, which would require reporting to ICE or other federal immigration authorities when an undocumented immigrant is suspected of committing a violent crime, and would bar local governments from withholding information from federal authorities. He said the bill is intended to end sanctuary-city practices and improve public safety. Both lawmakers argued that the measures are narrow, targeted at violent offenders, and consistent with cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. They also said the bills respond to voter concerns about illegal immigration and rising costs.
During questions, the members said the state-funding bill is aimed at state dollars, while the reporting bill complements federal law by addressing local noncooperation. They discussed concerns about eligibility tracking and said current programs do not provide enough data on how many undocumented people receive benefits. Schultz cited a family in his district that lost MinnesotaCare after an income change as an example of what he sees as unfair treatment compared with benefits for undocumented immigrants. No votes were taken at the event; the lawmakers said these are the first of several bills they plan to advance this session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Prioritizing Public Safety – Senator Warren Limmer Apr 14th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, Democrats seem to be leaning more in a less restrictive, less incarceration mode than what
- And yet, at the same time, in the Senate, Democrats have a one-vote majority.
- And yet, at the same time, in the Senate, Democrats have a one-vote majority.
- And yet, at the same time, in the Senate, Democrats have a one-vote majority.
- And yet, at the same time, in the Senate, Democrats have a one-vote majority.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Media Availability on Senate Resolution 15 - 03/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, we've been working so hard all session to try to be collaborative, both with Democrats and also
- This is one of those things that starts to break down the relationships between the Democrats and Republicans
- What we do need to do is work together to get this budget deficit that the Democrats put into place get
- </c> collaborative uh both with Democrats collaborative uh both with Democrats then<00:05:31.319><c>
- </c> this budget deficit that the Democrats this budget deficit that the Democrats are<00:06:00.199><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/13/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was a Democrat.
- The Happy Warrior, Humphrey, was vice president from 1965 to 1969 and was a Democratic standard-bearer
- </c><00:13:40.079><c> He</c><00:13:40.320><c> was</c><00:13:40.399><c> a</c><00:13:40.560><c> Democrat
- He was a Democrat. facilitate statehood. He was a Democrat.
- </c><00:14:06.240><c> standard</c> 1969 and was a Democratic standard 1969 and was a Democratic standard
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 14th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Democratic Party.
- The Democrat Party. It was the longest single filibuster in U.S.
- But even after Texas's redistricting, 17% are represented by Democrats.
- It wasn't Democrats or Republicans who passed the Voting Rights Act.
- It wasn't Democrats or Republicans who passed the Voting Rights Act.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after initially lacking a quorum, then completed the prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, journal motions, and a long series of procedural actions, including suspending rules to move bills and approve a large Appropriations Committee hearing list. Members also made several guest introductions, including Shannon Lee, district staff from Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez’s office, and later guests tied to agritourism and education recognitions.
The floor debate centered heavily on AJR 31, a resolution urging Congress to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Supporters argued that recent Supreme Court decisions and redistricting efforts in other states were weakening Black and other minority representation and that California should take a clear stand for voting rights. Opponents argued the measure promoted racial division, conflicted with equal protection principles, and that districts should be drawn based on place or communities of interest rather than race. After a contentious debate with repeated parliamentary warnings over decorum, the Assembly suspended the rules to take up the resolution, added coauthors, and passed AJR 31 by a vote of 58-8.
The Assembly then moved through a series of bills and resolutions, generally approving them with little or no opposition. These included AB 2341 clarifying emergency language translation rules for local agencies; AB 1816 extending court supervision for certain sex-offender rehabilitation programs; AB 2561 protecting consumer privacy settings on phones and digital devices; ACR 167 recognizing World Agritourism Day; ACR 190 recognizing California Day of the Teacher; AB 1581 improving identification of Native American students in public schools; AB 1586 requiring opioid overdose prevention training for school resource officers and safety planning; AB 1665 requiring mental health training for school coaches; AB 1693 streamlining retail tenant-improvement permitting; AB 1768 authorizing a local tax measure related to health funding; AB 1712 facilitating a water-system sale for Santa Fe Springs; AB 1792 addressing sexually exploitive AI imagery in health education; and AB 1822 prioritizing school projects that address extreme heat. Most measures passed overwhelmingly, several unanimously, and the resolution on agritourism and the teacher day were adopted by voice vote.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They run on congressional Democrats.
- </c> not Democrat or Republican issues. not Democrat or Republican issues.
- control</c><02:23:17.040><c> has</c> government under Democrat control has government under Democrat
- That's what Democrats have been country.
- This is wrong and no Democrat frozen. This is wrong and no Democrat wants<03:00:58.160><c> this.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider committee rules and procedures, subcommittee organization and jurisdiction for the 119th Congress, and the nomination of Eric Turner, of Texas, to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Jan 23rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Struggling to pay the rent is not a Republican or a Democrat issue.
- Struggling to afford groceries is not a Republican or Democrat issue.
- Struggling to keep the lights on is not a Republican or Democrat issue.
- Burgum without a background check, receiving five Democratic votes for Mr.
- Burgum by Democrats.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 30 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Democrats are not asking for this.
- Senate Democrats are ready to stay to work this out. The majority is not.
- Senate Democrats are 23 strong and raise the minimum wage.
- The Senate Democrats are not asking for this.
- Senate Democrats are 23 strong, the raise minimum wage.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received committee reports from Banking and Insurance and Judiciary. Several leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber took up calendar and procedural motions, including re-referrals and tabling actions on multiple bills. House Bill 1102 and Senate Bill 911 were re-referred to Appropriations, House Bill 96 and Senate Bill 599 were briefly laid on the table and then returned to the calendar, and House Bill 2400 and Senate Bill 746 were also sent to Appropriations. The Senate later agreed to consider a discharge-related motion on minimum wage, but the motion to make it a special order of business failed by a vote of 23-27.
On final passage, Senate Bill 1182 passed 50-0 after Senator Boscola described it as a modernization of the Board of Vehicles Act to address software-based vehicle features, warranty reimbursement, data protections, loaner vehicles, and related dealer/manufacturer issues; she noted amendments had been adopted to address stakeholder concerns. Senate Bill 1334 also passed, 29-21, after the Senate rejected Amendment A44049, which would have exempted certain cardiology technicians from licensing requirements if credentialed and supervised; supporters argued the exemption reflected existing practice and credentialing, while opponents said the bill was needed for patient safety and consistent oversight. Senate Bill 1372 passed 50-0, and House Bill 2426 was re-referred to Appropriations.
The latter part of the session focused heavily on minimum wage and budget timing. Senators Tartaglione, Hughes, and Costa argued Pennsylvania had gone 20 years without raising the minimum wage and urged action on a House-passed minimum wage measure, while Senator Pittman said Republicans were willing to “meet in the middle” but opposed the House proposal as written. Members also discussed the state budget, the rainy day fund, and whether the Senate should remain in session; after debate, Senator Pittman’s motion to recess to the call of the President pro tempore was adopted 27-23, and the Senate stood in recess.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Democrats are going to stand on the side of the American people, and that is why each and every Democrat
- Democrat Democrat opposed<02:14:41.040><c> these</c><02:14:41.280><c> out</c><02:14:41.480><c> ofc</
- </c><02:54:54.600><c> are</c> from industry today but Democrats are from industry today but Democrats
- </c><06:57:16.280><c> I</c><06:57:16.440><c> yield</c> committee Democrats I yield committee Democrats
- </c> heard from my Democratic heard from my Democratic colleagues<07:35:10.200><c> example</c><07:35:
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-29 (9:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a democratic system that is based upon voter input, that is founded on civic participation.
- , ...voters opposed mid-decade redistricting, including independents, Democrats, and Republicans.
- And I say you because the Democrats are not doing it.
- The Democrats have the courage of their conviction, and the Democrats are going to prove to Floridians
- If you are a Democrat, a Republican, or an MPA, you are still an American.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Extend the state’s pass-through entity tax 3/16/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's no agreement because Minnesota Democrats won't agree.
- And don't tell me that Democrats won't vote for no stand-alone tax bills.
- Chair Gomez, 67 Democrats today voted for a stand-alone tax bill.
- But Minnesota Democrats are going to say no. Members, vote green.
- ><c> today</c> 67 Democrats today 67 Democrats today voted<00:22:51.000><c> for</c><00:22:51.160><c>
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> As the first Iranian-American Democrat As the first Iranian-American Democrat elected<01:01:25.440
- And all of us Democrats and fall.
- </c> oversight committee Democrats have oversight committee Democrats have supported<02:49:15.600><c>
- Democrats have chosen to go dark.
- </c> the Democratic National Committee. the Democratic National Committee.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 30 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're not asking for this; the Senate Democrats Are not asking for this.
- Senate Democrats are ready to stay to work this out. The majority is not.
- Senate Democrats are 23 strong. The raise minimum wage.
- The Senate Democrats are not asking for this.
- Senate Democrats are 23 strong. The raise minimum wage.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
February State Budget and Economic Forecast - 03/06/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so Democrats have clearly broken Minnesota's budget.
- </c> first Minnesota or Minnesota Democrats first Minnesota or Minnesota Democrats are<01:36:51.320><
- into a worse budget situation than what you say the Democrats have put us in?
- into a worse budget situation than what you say the Democrats have put us in?
- into a worse budget situation than what you say the Democrats have put us in?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elections panel considers redistricting commission bill, HF550 2/24/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and Republicans or uh what Democrats and Republicans or uh whatever<00:15:05.079><c> party</c><00:15
- trifecta in the having a democratic trifecta in the future<00:23:27.400><c> it's</c><00:23:27.559><c
- We are committed to strengthening democratic systems and civic participation as part of this.
- </c><00:46:59.680><c> you</c> districts in California um Democrats you districts in California um Democrats
- </c> you could for example do a democratic you could for example do a democratic Jerry<00:49:01.160><
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- There was a three-way race, I believe, on the Democratic side.
- I think in primaries, Democrats should be able to pick Democrats, and Republicans should be able to pick
- reform, small d democratic reform.
- of the Democrats and Republican of the Republicans.
- We want Democrats electing a Democratic candidate.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Balancing the Budget – Majority Leader Erin Murphy Jun 16th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So if there are Democrats and Republicans supporting something, therefore it must be good.
- Um, but Democrats and Democrats disagree and Republicans and Republicans disagree and House and Senate
- supporting</c> Democrats and Republicans supporting Democrats and Republicans supporting something,<00
- Um but<00:09:08.720><c> Democrats</c><00:09:09.200><c> and</c><00:09:09.360><c> Democrats</c><00:09:09.839
- ><c> disagree</c><00:09:10.240><c> and</c> but Democrats and Democrats disagree and but Democrats and
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I also think it continues to be Democrat. It has a Democrat representative, a congresswoman.
- To perform Democrat in that district, is that correct?
- Members of the Democratic Party, let's continue.
- The political performance is still Democrat.
- Not until Democrats broke quorum did a discussion arise.
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