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MI
Transcript Highlights:
- That's why, starting in our first budget year in 2023, Senate Democrats required every single lawmaker
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations met with a quorum present, adopted the April 23, 2026 minutes, and then held a discussion focused on eligible legislatively directed spending items (LDSIs) for the FY 2027 budget. The chair explained that the committee was part of a new transparency process requiring legislators to publicly disclose LDSI requests, including the recipient, amount, and purpose, and noted that the forms must be posted publicly for at least 45 days before inclusion in the budget. He said Senate members submitted more than 500 eligible LDSI forms and House members submitted 750, for over 1,250 total proposals made available online.
The chair emphasized that the process is intended to increase accountability and public awareness of how tax dollars are spent, and encouraged the public to review the posted forms on the Senate and House websites. During the meeting, four cards of support were read into the record: Wendy Fallow supported the Literacy Center of West Michigan project; Graham Filler supported the H.H.W. request on behalf of Kalamazoo County; and Mayor David LaGrand and Rob Verhulen both supported the aquarium request.
No committee questions were raised, no substantive votes were taken on the LDSI items, and the committee moved through routine procedural actions. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, supported and adopted without objection.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 18 Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There will be a Democratic caucus at noon in rooms A1 and A2. Thank you.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted resolutions honoring the partnership between Quebec and Massachusetts and congratulating Lynx Incorporated on its 75th anniversary. The House also approved orders extending reporting deadlines for the Judiciary Committee and the Revenue Committee, and adopted a special procedures order for consideration of House No. 5151, the energy, affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness bill.
The chamber then acted on local legislation. House Bill 4272, authorizing the town of Hudson to grant an additional off-premises wine and malt beverages license, was passed to be enacted. Senate Bill 1898, authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in Plainville, was also passed to be enacted.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and set its next meeting for 11 a.m. the following day in formal session. A Democratic caucus was announced for noon in rooms A1 and A2.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/12/26 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- think Coach Niska will have an announcement about Rules Committee, and following Rules Committee, Democrats
Summary:
The House convened with prayer by Pastor Craig McLean of Grace Church in Eden Prairie, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call establishing a quorum. The journal from the previous legislative day was approved as corrected, and comparison report motions were adopted without objection. The chamber then took up second reading of Senate File 3720 and first reading of House Files 5134 through 5139.
A report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration placed several bills on the calendar for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and required pre-filing of amendments for House Files 7474, 5074, and 3067, and Senate File 4282. No substantive debate on the bills occurred in the excerpt.
During announcements, Representative Niska said the Rules Committee would meet in Capitol G3 five minutes after recess, and Republicans would caucus immediately afterward. Representative Niska then moved a recess to the call of the Speaker, the motion carried, and the House recessed.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 18 Feb 25th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There will be a Democratic caucus at noon in rooms A1 and A2. Thank you.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports. It adopted resolutions honoring the partnership between Quebec and Massachusetts and congratulating Lynx Incorporated on its 75th anniversary. The House also adopted orders extending the reporting deadlines for the Judiciary Committee, the Revenue Committee, and related current House documents, and approved special procedures for consideration of House No. 5151, the energy, affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness bill.
The chamber then acted on two local bills. It passed to be enacted House No. 4272, authorizing the town of Hudson to grant an additional off-premises wine and malt beverages license, and Senate No. 1898, authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in Plainville.
At the end of the session, the House adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. in formal session and then adjourned. A Democratic caucus was announced for noon in rooms A1 and A2.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I will say that right now, there's a white board, oh, well, that doesn't help the Democrat.
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on January 28, 2026, and first approved the minutes from January 20, January 22, and January 23 without objection. The committee then heard RS 32840, presented by Representative Cheatham, which proposes a small correction to last year’s urban renewal legislation (House Bill 436). The change would allow new construction roll property outside urban renewal districts to be counted toward levies for fire protection districts and ambulance service districts, addressing an omission in the prior bill.
After brief discussion, Representative Monks moved to introduce RS 32840, and the committee approved the motion unanimously. The RS was introduced and the committee indicated it would likely be scheduled for a public hearing later. The chair also informed members that the committee likely will meet again the next day at 9:00 a.m. to take up a replacement tax conformity RS and the introduced bill, with language expected to be available later that day and likely shareable before the hearing.
ID
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Senate Internship Program: Teresa Hernandez Sep 10th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not a democratic... ...must be passed again in the next General Assembly.
- This is not a democratic issue or a Republican issue. It is a democracy issue.
- Megan Doherty, legislative attorney for the Democratic Senate Caucus. Thank you, Senator Brown.
- It was 8 to 4, with the Democrats voting for it and Republicans voting against it.
- And I think that when we are building things in Delaware, we don't just build them for Democrats.
Summary:
The Senate received communications from the House on numerous measures, including several bills and resolutions passed with amendments, committee reports on bills such as large energy use facilities, campaign finance, voting rights, and appropriations, and a list of pre-file legislation. The chamber then moved through a long floor session with confirmations, bill readings, and roll-call votes, ultimately confirming the nomination of Morgan T. Zern to the Delaware Supreme Court by a 21-0 vote.
Among the major policy items considered were property tax and school tax measures tied to the statewide reassessment. The Senate passed House Bill 460, clarifying monthly municipal permit-data reporting to New Castle County; House Bill 461, granting temporary authority for New Castle County school districts to reset school tax rates for one cycle; and House Bill 462, making the split school tax rate permanent with a lower nonresidential cap. Members discussed the fiscal effects at length, including testimony from a school district finance officer that HB 461 would allow revenue-neutral rate setting and offset the fiscal note on HB 462. The Senate also passed House Bill 365 creating a Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission, House Bill 458 on backflow requirements for low-hazard buildings, Senate Bill 27 establishing the Office of New Americans with a sunset and interagency coordination, and Senate Bill 315 on the Delaware Technical Innovation Program.
The chamber also approved Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300, a firearms dealer regulation bill, after extensive debate over amendments, confidentiality, background checks, and the balance between public safety and burdens on lawful dealers. Several members raised constitutional and practical objections, while supporters argued the bill would reduce trafficking, straw purchases, and theft from dealers. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 305 creating a diabetes wellness pilot program, with supporters emphasizing the state’s diabetes burden and the program’s federal funding, and House Concurrent Resolution 157, which asks the State Lottery Office to report on iLottery’s impact on small businesses. Senate Bill 325, a fire prevention/background-check bill, was laid on the table after concerns about a late House amendment and requests for more time to consult stakeholders.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/23/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:24:04.800><c> He</c> of being part of democratic movement.
- He of being part of democratic movement.
- </c> and democratic participation. and democratic participation.
- The common thread is democratic inquiry.
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- From 2000 to 2007, Phil served as chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two resolutions offered by Senator Brownsberger honoring the Armenian American community, the Armenian Heritage Foundation, Friends of the Armenian Heritage Park, and former State Representative Rachel Caprillion and Peter Kutuzian on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide commemoration. The chamber then acted on committee reports and petitions, including a bill to extend MBTA service of the ride to Foxborough, which was referred to the Committee on Transportation after suspension of the relevant rules, and a House petition to establish a sick leave bank for Dana Johnson of the Department of Children and Families, which was referred to the Committee on Public Service.
The Senate also adopted an order setting the January meeting for the following Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. and directing that the Senate adjourn that day in memory of Philip W. Johnston. Members then offered remarks honoring Johnston’s life and public service, including his work in the House of Representatives, the Dukakis administration, the Clinton administration, and as chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, as well as his advocacy for health care, social justice, and vulnerable residents. After a moment of silence, the Senate adjourned in his memory.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Organizational business meeting to consider committee rules for the 119th Congress, and other pending calendar business. Jan 21st, 2025
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Poll after poll shows that Republicans, Democrats, and Independents want us to lower the outrageous cost
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Pennsylvania, our neighbor to the north, a Democrat governor, withdrew from Reggie.
- Republican, Democrat, rural, urban, across the divides, we want to do something to save you money.
- by Democrats, frankly has had a [clears throat] Democratic governors for I think most of the last 16
- </c><03:16:53.120><c> governor</c> which has a Democratic governor which has a Democratic governor and
- ,</c> by Democrats, by Democrats, frankly<03:16:58.080><c> has</c><03:16:58.160><c> had</c><03:16:58.280
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:50:10.480><c> or</c> uh this amendment and any Democrat or uh this amendment and any Democrat
- 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.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Or is that going to rotate between Republican and Democrat sides? How will that work in an 8 to 8?
- Um, so, even when we weren't in a tie, when the Democrats were in charge and Representative Keeler and
- 00:30:22.440><c> a</c><00:30:22.520><c> Republican</c><00:30:23.560><c> and</c><00:30:24.080><c> Democrat
- </c> rotate between a Republican and Democrat rotate between a Republican and Democrat sides?
- were in charge and when the Democrats were in charge and Representative<00:31:43.760><c> Keeler</c><
Keywords:
human services, community support, integrated care, disability services, stakeholder consultation, homeless youth, grants, funding, Minnesota, mental health, substance use disorder, education, workforce development, licensure, direct care services, healthcare, long-term care, personal care assistants, employment support, medical assistance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And on behalf of our educators across this state, I thank all of you Republican and Democrat that have
- And in a community like mine where we have Democrat and Republican voters, where we have progressive
- that have looked Republican and Democrat that have looked to<01:01:38.920><c> author</c><01:01:39.520
- </c><01:01:51.360><c> and</c><01:01:51.480><c> Republican</c><01:01:52.000><c> voters,</c> have Democrat
- and Republican voters, have Democrat and Republican voters, where<01:01:52.680><c> we</c><01:01:52.800
Bills:
HF3119
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It is the oldest lesson in every faith tradition and in every democratic society.
- <00:39:27.119><c> every</c> in every faith tradition in every in every faith tradition in every democratic
- 39:28.800><c> It</c><00:39:28.960><c> is</c><00:39:29.040><c> vital</c><00:39:29.280><c> to</c> democratic
- It is vital to democratic society.
- state, to the authors of this constitution, would be the reality of the open hostility that the Democrat
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The Democrat governor that just opted in.
- And [clears throat] here's the bottom line. the Democrat governor the Democrat governor to<01:32:00.239
- </c><01:32:02.080><c> The</c><01:32:02.239><c> Democrat</c> to an SGO in Colorado.
- The Democrat to an SGO in Colorado.
- The Democrat governor<01:32:02.960><c> that</c><01:32:03.199><c> just</c><01:32:03.360><c> opted</c><
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 28th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Democrats will caucus immediately.
- The Democrats will caucus at 1:15. The good member from the 20th District, Representative Abbarno.
- That's Democrats, Republicans, independents. I am talking about funding, Madam Speaker.
- They also say in that report that 74% of Washington registered Democrats, They also say in that report
- that 74% of Washington registered Democrats are in favor of it, and statewide, in a poll they did, 72%
Bills:
HB2720, HB2073, HB2681, SB5467, SB5820, SB5863, SB5892, SCR8406, HB2487, HB2711, SB5816, SB5919, SB5995, SB6278
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, SB 5467, water-sewer district, water sewer district, surplus property, public property sale, local government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have agreed with our DFL counterparts and as a team both Democrats and Republicans on here that we
- and Republicans on a team both Democrats and Republicans on here<01:05:19.440><c> that</c><01:05:19.680
- But again, to everyone involved, Democrats and Republicans want a solution to this, and we'll be working
- But again, to everyone involved, Democrats and Republicans want a solution to this, and we'll be working
- But again, to everyone involved, Democrats and Republicans want a solution to this, and we'll be working
Keywords:
virtual currency, kiosks, prohibition, customer payouts, cryptocurrency regulation, consumer privacy, data privacy, health data, sensitive data, Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, personal data, data broker, targeted advertising, geofencing, location tracking, health care privacy, patient privacy, consent, minor privacy, children's privacy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- from others, schools since the founding of ICE have always been sensitive locations through every Democratic
- </c><00:50:42.800><c> and</c> locations through every Democratic and locations through every Democratic
- We educate Democrats, Republicans, and independents.
- We educate Democrats,<01:29:40.960><c> Republicans,</c><01:29:41.520><c> and</c> Democrats, Republicans
- , and Democrats, Republicans, and independents.<01:29:42.960><c> We</c><01:29:43.199><c> don't</c><01