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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Secondly, I just wanted to remind the body that this bill was also carried by a member of our Democratic
- </c><01:00:44.440><c> colleagues</c> by a member of our Democratic colleagues by a member of our Democratic
- To hear Democrats supporting the Reagan tax is kind of interesting, but really we were saying that this
- To hear Democrats supporting the Reagan tax is kind of interesting, but really we were saying that this
- To hear Democrats supporting the Reagan tax is kind of interesting, but really we were saying that this
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Meanwhile, 29 Democrat and Republican states have lowered their tax rates, making Minnesota even more
- billion increase taxes by more than1 billion meanwhile<00:08:48.519><c> 29</c><00:08:49.160><c> Democrat
- </c><00:08:49.600><c> and</c><00:08:49.760><c> Republican</c> meanwhile 29 Democrat and Republican meanwhile
- 29 Democrat and Republican states<00:08:50.680><c> have</c><00:08:50.839><c> lowered</c><00:08:51.240
- </c> we had members from the um Democrats we had members from the um Democrats opposed<00:53:14.559><
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 2nd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Uyghur community by the Party, using U.S. technology but being carried out by a then-small liberal Democratic
- In fact, it encourages that with our Democratic allies.
- also there's been a movement to do the other thing that this bill does, which is put forward a democratic
- And that is both Democ- Democrat and Republican administrations. You know, not much they agree on.
- The same thing for the Democrats on the committee. You guys are supposed to protect the minorities.
Bills:
HB17, HB34, HB41, HB 118, HB 119, HB 127, HB 128, HB 129, HB 130, HB132, HB133, HB17, HB41, HB118, HB119, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB132, HB133
Keywords:
foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- And what I want to speak to today is has been declared by Democrats across has been declared by Democrats
- across has been declared by Democrats across the country as a day of action where we the country as
- It could be any one of us, Democrat, Republican, male, female, it Democrat, Republican, male, female,
- it Democrat, Republican, male, female, it still should be a good bill.
- drops it or a because a Democrat drops it or a because a Democrat drops it or a Republican drop it.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Administration Committee Meeting Jun 30th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Administration
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Administration Committee Meeting Jun 30th, 2026
Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- a definite force to be reckoned with during a time when you had very collegial workings between Democrats
Summary:
The House Administration Committee met with a quorum present and considered four Senate bills. SB 314 updated Delaware’s rape shield law governing criminal proceedings and evidence; the sponsor said it was developed collaboratively by the Department of Justice and the Office of Defense Services, and there was no public comment. SB 347 made technical corrections to the Medical Debt Protection Act; the Delaware Health Care Association thanked sponsors for early collaboration, and there was no virtual comment. SB 349 named the Millsboro Bypass the Senator Richard S. Cordrey Bypass in honor of Senator Cordrey’s service; Senator Petty Jodget spoke in support, and the bill was released. SB 345 would prevent minors involved in trafficking-related prostitution offenses from being tried for prostitution; there was no public comment, and it was also released.
For each bill, the committee took a motion to release and approved it by roll call vote. SB 314, SB 347, SB 349, and SB 345 all received unanimous support from the members present, with Speaker Minor-Brown absent for the first two votes and present for the latter two. The meeting then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight REVISED: SB1101 and SB1966 - Added Apr 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's federal money overseen by the state and controlled, administered, and dictated by local democratic
Keywords:
SB80, legislation, state law, public safety, community impact, local governance, dental coverage, insurance reporting, healthcare access, dental loss ratio, community benefits, Oklahoma law, Athletic Trainer, Compact, interstate practice, licensure, public health, workforce development, military spouses, telehealth
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/25/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/16/26 - Part 4
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- was a co-author, Representative Karan in the other chamber, Representative Hoffman, a number of Democrat
- /c><01:59:44.960><c> legislators</c><01:59:45.840><c> as</c><01:59:46.080><c> well</c> number of Democrat
- legislators as well number of Democrat legislators as well as<01:59:46.880><c> in</c><01:59:47.040><
- , who are returning to this Democrat, who are returning to this chamber, chamber, chamber, who<02:16:
- And then the anonymous threat reporting, there were a lot of people, Republicans and Democrats, that
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I'm really hoping that we can get support from both Democrats and Republicans on this bill.
- This is not about right or left, red or blue, Republican or Democrat.
- Furthermore, this issue with staffing shortages at DPS didn't just magically exist when this Democratic
- As I said before, we have a bunch of smart people in this chamber, Democrats and Republicans.
- Repeating unverified accusations as fact does not strengthen national security; it weakens democratic
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act fostered collaboration between Republicans and Democrats
- And this has been a problem under both Democratic and Republican administrations.
- </c><03:44:39.279><c> and</c> problem under both Democratic and problem under both Democratic and Republican
- I would like to again recognize my Democratic Committee >> The gentleman from Alabama is recognized.
- She co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party to challenge an all-white delegation to the Democratic
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/11/2026 - House Appropriations
House Appropriations Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Departments of State and Defense under both Republican and Democratic administrations because they present
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee met on March 11, 2026, and considered two bills. SB 1097, the annual name claimants’ bill, would appropriate $370,211.08 from the general fund and $33,021.08 from other specified funds to pay claims against state agencies in fiscal year 2026. Staff described it as the routine annual bill to settle accounts, there was no public testimony, and the committee voted to return it with a due pass recommendation by 14 yeses and 4 not voting.
The committee then heard SB 1308, which would create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office and Fund in the Attorney General’s Office to pursue consumer fraud involving technology produced by a foreign adversary. The bill also appropriates $500,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027, and directs excess funds over $10 million to a new rip-and-replace fund for replacing foreign-adversary technology in critical infrastructure. Kelly Curry testified in support on behalf of State Armor, arguing the bill addresses both consumer fraud and national security risks tied to connected technologies and would help fund enforcement and replacement costs.
Members asked about settlements and examples from other states, and Curry cited recent filings in Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas, plus a Missouri settlement involving fraudulent PPE. Several members explained their votes, with some supporting the bill as a consumer protection and security measure and others expressing concern about creating a new fund or appropriating outside the regular budget process. The committee ultimately gave SB 1308 a due pass recommendation by a 10-4 vote, with two members voting present and two not voting, and then adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Departments of State and Defense under both Republican and Democratic administrations because they present
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- There are no other rooms scheduled, so I think the Democrats can stay here, and the Republicans can caucus
Bills:
SB6046
Keywords:
SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- There are no other rooms scheduled, so I think the Democrats can stay here if the Republicans go to caucus
Summary:
The Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee met for what was described as its last meeting of the session and took executive action on three bills. Members also noted plans for at least one interim meeting in Olympia, including a possible briefing from the Department of Commerce and a tour of the Emergency Management Center.
The committee first considered Senate Bill 6046, which would allow the Civil Air Patrol to be dual-hatted to operate under either federal or state authority. Supporters said the bill would formalize an existing arrangement and give the Civil Air Patrol more flexibility for search and rescue and wildfire support. The bill passed out of committee with a do pass recommendation on a 10-0 vote, with 3 excused.
Next, the committee approved Substitute Senate Bill 6149, which updates the definition of a rural county to a population threshold of 45,000 for purposes tied to grants, loans, and public facilities funding. Members said the change would preserve eligibility for counties that have lost rural designation and noted the broader issue of how rural areas are defined as populations grow. It also passed 10-0, with 3 excused.
Finally, the committee took up Substitute Senate Bill 6289, creating a statewide economic development and competitiveness strategic plan. The committee adopted amendment Whale 402, changing the required update cycle for the plan from every two years to every five years, and then passed the bill as amended. Supporters said the plan would help guide statewide economic development and manufacturing efforts and that the longer update cycle was more fiscally prudent. The final vote was 10-0, with 3 excused, and the committee then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Investigatory Subcommittee Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:33 am
House House Investigatory Subcommittee
NM
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- President, immediately following the Health and Public Affairs Committee, the Senate Democrat caucus
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/14/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Senator Molly CookRegarding Senator Cook's legislative agenda and district priorities for the 89th Legislative Session. Mar 14th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And free high-quality public education is the bedrock of a healthy and democratic society.
Summary:
Senator Molly Cook held a press event on the deadline to file bills for the 89th Legislative Session to introduce her first legislative package, which she said is guided by a “nurse-first” approach focused on public health and safety. She described six pillars for the agenda: access to health care, safe homes and infrastructure, a clean environment, opportunity through jobs and public education, belonging and connection, and healthy and fair systems. She said the package includes 93 bills, with more than 20 developed from constituent input or collaboration in Senate District 15.
Cook highlighted several measures, including SB 1312, which would bar electric service disconnections during extreme weather events; SB 1550, which would require hands-on CPR instruction in schools; SB 1764, which would set clearer rules for exiting a state takeover of a school district; SB 2725, the “Safe Streets Bill,” which would let cities lower residential speed limits to 20 mph without a costly study; SB 2723, which would repeal homosexual conduct as a criminal offense; and SB 2728, which would help new mothers use their Medicaid card to enroll newborns. She also noted bills on AED access, housing affordability and renters’ rights, youth e-cigarette exposure, hurricane preparedness, criminal justice reform, LGBTQ+ protections, women’s health, education accountability, and anti-corruption.
In response to questions, Cook emphasized that the smoke-shop and e-cigarette bills were prompted by constituents concerned about a vape shop near an elementary school and would restrict advertising near schools and other sensitive locations, keep minors out of shops, and limit proximity to schools. She also explained that the speed-limit bill would remove the need for a costly study before cities lower residential speeds, while still requiring signage and public notice. The event ended with Cook thanking her staff and saying she looked forward to continuing the work in Austin.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 99 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Court officers will notify the members of a Democratic caucus at 12 noon in Room A.1.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several procedural and legislative matters. Members adopted an order extending the reporting deadline for the Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy Committee on House Document 4654, and later suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition by Frank A. Moran for a commission studying topical steroid addiction and topical steroid syndrome to go to the Public Health Committee. The House also approved scheduling and advancing a local bill designating the tennis courts in Wether Park, Roslindale, as the Kim O’Connell Tennis Courts.
The chamber considered a Senate amendment to House No. 4615, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, but voted not to concur and instead appointed a conference committee. The House also moved several bills through second and third reading, including measures on child safety, loading light vehicles from car carriers on public ways, increasing penalties for passing stopped school buses, the retirement of Walter L. Gurn of Attleboro, and the Marlborough Ward 7 counselor office. Senate No. 2563, relating to individuals with disabilities, was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
On final action, the House adopted the emergency preamble and passed House No. 4009, authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer service to a parcel in Sharon, and passed House No. 3901, exempting the assistant fire chief position in Natick from civil service. It also engrossed House No. 3897, authorizing Quincy to extend a lease with Quarry Hills Associates, and House No. 4381, regulating the term of the Norwood town moderator. The House then adopted an order to adjourn until Wednesday at 11 a.m. and stood adjourned.