Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Resolution 134'
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Summary:
The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the rule of law with U.S. Representative Ed Case. Chair Carl Rhodes opened by explaining the purpose of the briefing, noting it was being livestreamed and that public testimony would not be taken in the usual way. He described the rule of law as central to democracy and introduced Case, who was invited to discuss the concept and its relevance to recent federal actions affecting Hawaii.
Case framed the rule of law as a durable system grounded in the Constitution, federal laws, separation of powers, and checks and balances, with each branch of government and the public itself playing a role. He emphasized that Congress makes the laws, the president executes them, and the courts decide whether the Constitution and laws are being followed. He also stressed that elected officials swear to uphold this structure and that the rule of law is distinct from ordinary policy disagreements.
Case then argued that the Trump administration has undermined the rule of law through actions such as dismantling or weakening agencies created and funded by law, withholding appropriated funds, removing inspectors general and other independent officials, ignoring or challenging court orders, weakening the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve, and intimidating dissenting voices, the press, and other opponents. He said these actions have harmed Hawaii and reflect a coordinated effort to concentrate power in the executive branch. He noted that Congress has not been serving as an effective check, while federal courts have been the main remaining check through more than 46 lawsuits, and he identified voters as the ultimate check and balance, briefly correcting the timing of the next midterm election to 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 09/25/25
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- I represent Senate District 28, Chisago and Anoka counties. >> Senator Aric Putnam, I represent Senate
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McQuade. Senator McQuade. Senator McQuade. - As you know, the continuing resolution did pass the House, did not pass the Senate, and I think the public
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 09/25/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
On Sovereign Ground Sep 22nd, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
HI
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The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing with Professor Colin Moore on democratic norms and their erosion in the United States, with a focus on what that could mean for Hawaii. Chair Carl Rhodes introduced the topic and the professor, noting the briefing was livestreamed and could be rescheduled if technical problems arose. Moore defined democratic norms as unwritten guardrails that make written constitutional rules work in practice, emphasizing two core norms from political science: mutual toleration, meaning acceptance of political opponents as legitimate, and institutional forbearance, meaning restraint in using legal powers to the maximum for partisan gain.
Moore used historical examples to show how norms develop and erode, including George Washington’s resignation, the Alien and Sedition Acts, the contested 1800 election, Franklin Roosevelt’s court-packing plan, and Watergate. He argued that democracies usually erode gradually rather than through sudden coups, often through leaders who reject opponents’ legitimacy, tolerate political violence, restrict civil liberties, or attack the press. He said the United States is vulnerable because of its strong presidency, an 18th-century constitutional design that did not anticipate modern political parties or a neutral civil service, and because polarization has encouraged “constitutional hardball” and retaliation.
He cited comparative examples such as Hungary, Turkey, and other countries that slid toward authoritarianism over time, and said the U.S. has been rated a flawed democracy by outside indexes. Moore said the erosion predates Donald Trump, though he believes Trump has accelerated it, and pointed to recent actions and rhetoric as moving beyond ceremony into government practice. He also warned that Congress has not consistently checked executive power and that public willingness to excuse anti-democratic behavior from preferred candidates is troubling. The briefing ended with Moore turning to federalism and Hawaii, arguing that the state depends heavily on federal funding for health care, schools, housing, and infrastructure, and that delays or disruptions from an unstable federal government could create serious local harm even if no law is formally broken.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Seclusion Working Group - 09/17/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- >> Uh thank you for that context, Senator.
- >> Go ahead, Miss McGlin. >> Thank you, Senator Caber.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Gun Violence Prevention Working Group Media Availability - 09/17/25
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- It sounds like Senator Le said he welcomed like Senator Matthews did kind of one on the fly a proposal
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/17/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- Senator Durant. recommendations. Senator Durant.
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Lucero. Senator Lucero. Senator Lucero. - Thank you. >> Senator. >> Senator. >> Senator. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Senator Latz.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Senators Hear Gun Violence Prevention Testimony Sep 16th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- And hundreds of others came to the Capitol to show their support for or advocate against Senator Zaynab
- Senate File 511 requires that anyone purchasing or taking ownership of a firearm in Minnesota must first
- Senate File 511 requires that anyone purchasing or taking ownership of a firearm in Minnesota must first
- We will keep speaking until our children are safe. >> Veronica Marshall, Senate Media Services. serve
- c> >> Veronica Marshall, Senate Media >> Veronica Marshall, Senate Media Services.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Gun Violence Prevention Working Group Media Availability - 09/15/25
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- . >> Senator, there hasn't been the votes to do this even when the Democrats controlled the House, Senate
- There was a few of them that didn't, you know, that's why you guys couldn't pass it out of the Senate
- There was a few of them that didn't, you know, that's why you guys couldn't pass it out of the Senate
- Do you think that the Senate would have a vote on this even if it were to fail for the reasons that at
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about >> Is Senator Hoffman's proposal about >> Is Senator Hoffman's
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/15/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Budget Commission Sep 12th, 2025
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- THE SUMMER FROM THE STATE AGENCIES, FROM THE ESTIMATING CONFERENCES, FROM EDR, FROM THE HOUSE AND SENATE
- I THINK SENATOR HUBER WAS CERTAINLY A TEST ON THAT BUT I'M PLEASED NOW LOOKING AT THIS THAT THE FIRST
- SENATOR BOYD, I'M GOING TO PICK YOU FIRST.
- SENATOR BOYD YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Sen.
- Boyd: A LITTLE LATE TO DEBATE I APOLOGIZE BUT LISTENING TO YOUR COMMENTS THE SENATE HERE'S YOUR DESIRE
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tribal Flag Plaza Dedication Ceremony Sep 11th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- Kate Bean, Representative Cleorne, Representative Schultz, Senator Cleorne, Representative Schultz, Senator
- Cleorne, Representative Schultz, Senator Cleorne, Representative Schultz, Senator Papus,<00:04:11.599
- > Papus, Senator Nelson, James Garrett, Papus, Senator Nelson, James Garrett, Hannah<00:04:14.319>
- Kate Bean, Representative Isaac Schultz, Representative Jenny Cleorne, Senator Sandy Papis, Senator Carla
- Sandy Papis, Senator Cleorne, Senator Sandy Papis, Senator Carla<00:23:46.880>
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Minnesota Senate Internship Program: Teresa Hernandez Sep 10th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- Senate internships aren't only for people interested in partisan politics.
- And so when I was interested in applying to the Minnesota Senate, I was particularly interested in positions
- So instead of choosing a side, she chose a seat in the nonpartisan Senate Council Research and Fiscal
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on However, some of the tasks I've taken on include, you know, working with senators - of work better together, which was really important for the process and for progress here in the Senate
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: DFL Media Availability on Federal Impacts - 09/09/25
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- Uh, I am here, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy.
- Senator Coopek will be the vice chair.
- Mann, Senator Muade, and Senator Dibble, Senator Jordan Rasmusson, Senator Kuran, Senator Aki from the
- I've added Senator Rust and Senator Marty, the chairs of taxes and finance as ex officio members.
- >> You know, we have, I've had conversations with Senator Klobuchar's office, Senator Smith's office.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Minnesota Raises Flags of new Tribal Plaza During Dedication Ceremony at State Capitol Sep 9th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Addressing Challenges and Concerns for EMS Workers - 09/04/25
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- My name is Senator Judy Seeberger. I represent District 41 in the East Metro.
- Uh, as the senator said, I am Representative John Huitt.
- So, um, the senator is exactly right that we have to look at a global picture.
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this.
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Texas 89th Regular
Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Sep 2nd, 2025
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- Senator Flores, Senator Betancourt, Senator Blanco, Senator Campbell.
- Senator Hinojosa, Senator Kolkhorst, and seven. Quorum is present.
- With that, I recognize Senator Nichols on HB27. Senator Menendez is present.
- Senator Swerdner?
- So, Senator Perry.
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Transcript Highlights:
- This is the House companion to Senator King's bill.
- Thank you, Senator Gainey. Any questions for the author? Senator?
- Senator King is recognized to tell us about the substitute.
- Senator Paxton moves that House Bill 15, as substituted, be reported to the full Senate with the recommendation
- All right, Senator Hughes moves that we report House Bill 7 favorably to the whole Senate.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Senate Internship Program: Taylor Lundin Aug 28th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- But as the next intern in our series found out, there's still a lot you can learn from a Senate internship
- I wasn't sure exactly what I expected the Senate to be like.
- knowledge, it impacted her personally as well. >> I was really excited when I got the offer from Senator