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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 05/17/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill comes forward after a long time Of 15 years of Democrat-controlled administrations failing
- This state is collapsing because of policies that are being pushed by the Democrat majority, and this
- Housley said about everyone on the bonding committee, both Democrats and Republicans.
- Housley, on our side, and thanks to everyone, both Democrats and Republicans, and been on there for 10
- HOUSLEY SAID ABOUT EVERYONE ON THE BONDING COMMITTEE BOTH DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICS I WANT TO GIVE A SHOUT
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 091 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But it was such an open-armed invitation from a Democrat being a Republican. Yes. Republican Jew.
- was such an open arm uh invitation from was such an open arm uh invitation from a<00:36:09.440><c> Democrat
- </c> a Democrat being a Republican. Yes. a Democrat being a Republican. Yes.
- Regardless of what we are, Republicans or Democrats, outside those doors, we are beholden to 88,000 people
- Republicans are red, Democrats are blue. We ran our budget bills together.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 26th, 2026 at 12:10 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Serving alongside a Democrat representative, I learned a lot about that.
- For example, back when the Democrats controlled this chamber and there was an effort to push right to
- But the Democrats at the time got their 2/3 vote in order to push the ballot measure to September of
- For example, back when the Democrats controlled this chamber, there was an effort to push right to work
- They were pressured to actually have a right to work, but the Democrats at the time got their 2/3 vote
Bills:
SB65 , SB248 , SB330 , SB378 , SB844 , SB1330 , SB1410 , SB1475 , SB1476 , SB1565 , SB1618 , SB1623 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SB2084 , SB1655 , SB1679 , SB2174 , SB1775 , SB1873 , SB1204 , SB1884 , SB1916 , SB1937 , SB1447 , SB1500 , SB2007 , SB2074 , SB1944 , SB2018 , SB1984 , SB2026 , SB2045 , SB2049 , SB2062 , SB2112 , SB2118 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB2135 , SB2139 , SB2154 , SB1195
Keywords:
SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 17th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have The Democratic representative, the head of the Democratic representatives who lives on that
- No matter what you're a Democratic or Republican We vote for you. We vote for you to defend us.
- and we have one open seat for someone who might be in this room who might accept this seat as a Democratic
- And I don't care if the minority party was Republican or Democrat or what it is.
- It'll change it differently times, but that we ought to have an equal number. of Democrats and Republicans
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that even my first year on this committee, on the House floor, we had an amendment that only one Democrat
- :31:29.200><c> on</c><00:31:30.000><c> that</c><00:31:30.360><c> if</c><00:31:30.600><c> you</c> Democrat
- voted with me on that if you Democrat voted with me on that if you suspected<00:31:31.799><c> some</
- Why make it a priority now and not earlier, like as opposed to when we had a Democrat trifecta?
- > we</c><00:51:59.839><c> had</c><00:52:00.000><c> a</c><00:52:00.280><c> a</c><00:52:00.440><c> Democrat
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill, and bills like it, are supported by most Americans and most Democrats.
- This bill, and bills like it, are supported by most Americans and most Democrats.
- I'm a lifelong Democrat, former college athlete, and a Massachusetts resident for over 20 years.
- I'm here representing myself and a nonprofit called Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender, also
- We have multiple polls showing a majority of Democrat support for keeping female sports female only.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a very full public hearing on the first Education Committee hearing of the session, with testimony taken on a large slate of bills, especially H. 650/S. 436 and related measures. The chairs explained the hearing rules, including two-minute testimony limits, live streaming, written testimony, and accommodations for interpreters and disabilities. The committee first heard extensive testimony on H. 460/S. 436 and later H. 650/S. 436, bills to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for all children, including immigrant students, English learners, and students with disabilities. Witnesses included parents, advocates, educators, attorneys, and state officials, many of whom described fears caused by federal policy changes and argued that Massachusetts should codify protections for school enrollment, special education, interpreter services, and due process in discipline cases. The Attorney General’s office, Mass Advocates for Children, Lawyers for Civil Rights, MIRA, the Children’s Law Center, the Disability Law/advocacy community, and others all urged favorable action, while committee members asked questions about Plyler v. Doe, manifestation determinations, interpreter qualifications, and how the bill would mirror or preserve existing federal protections at the state level.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 702/S. 460, establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program, which was supported as a way to expand STEM opportunities and help schools fund robotics programs. Representative Sweeney also testified on H. 713, a bill to support student participation in 4-H programming by allowing excused absences similar to those for athletics and other sanctioned activities; members noted bipartisan support and the bill’s long history. The hearing then moved to H. 543/S. 417, a recess bill requiring at least 30 minutes of free-play recess for K-8 students. Supporters included the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the League of Women Voters, educators, and parents, who emphasized recess as important for physical health, social-emotional development, attention, and academic performance, and noted that unequal local policies create disparities across districts. Several witnesses also tied recess to broader concerns about student well-being and screen time. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee simply received testimony and closed testimony on the bills as it moved through the agenda.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And to answer his question about why are Democrats introducing so many bills that are on access to abortion
- The answer is because you don't see Democrats introducing legislation to remove the ability for women
- already mentioned, it was through the leadership of the Speaker, the Pro Tem, the Governor, Assembly Democrats
- And it's because of Assembly Democrats that we are protecting this access.
- And it's because of Assembly Democrats that we are protecting this access to reproductive health care
Committee:
House Health
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 46 (3-13-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, upon the first caucus, the Senate Democrats will meet in room 156 here in this facility.
- 29.199><c> Senate</c> Um, upon the first caucus, the Senate Um, upon the first caucus, the Senate Democrats
- :08:30.960><c> in</c><00:08:31.199><c> room</c><00:08:31.680><c> 156</c><00:08:32.640><c> uh</c> Democrats
- will uh meet in room 156 uh Democrats will uh meet in room 156 uh here<00:08:32.880><c> in</c><00:08
- If one of the doorkeepers would inform the Democratic caucus, we are ready to reconvene.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 43 (3-10-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So here's what happened back in the day: the Democrats spent 120% in the House of what we knew would
- The<00:31:13.120><c> Democrats</c><00:31:14.280><c> spent</c><00:31:14.520><c> 120%</c> The Democrats
- spent 120% The Democrats spent 120% in<00:31:17.320><c> the</c><00:31:17.400><c> house</c> in the house
- That meant we were giving the ability to the executive branch, either a Democrat or Republican, whoever
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 7th, 2026 at 12:19 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Al Duran dedicated his life to opportunity, service, and democratic ideas.
- Al Duran dedicated his life to opportunity, service, and democratic ideas.
- At least many of us in this room, including a couple of Democrats, believe that there are some unconstitutional
- I believe it's a Democrat strategy.
- I think it's a Democrat strategy to slowly erode the rights of New Mexicans.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Democratic Party of Hawaii in support of life of the lands.
- Democratic<01:05:55.760><c> Party</c><01:05:56.000><c> of</c><01:05:56.160><c> Hawaii</c><01:05:57.359
- ><c> in</c><01:05:57.680><c> support</c> Democratic Party of Hawaii in support Democratic Party of Hawaii
- And then we have Democratic Party of Hawaii in support and one individual in opposition.
Bills:
HB2245 , HB1618 , HB1985 , HB2079 , HB1921 , HB2232 , HB1567 , HB1984 , HB2608 , HB2435 , HB1623 , HB1774
Committee:
House Energy & Environmental Protection
Keywords:
wastewater systems, denitrification, environment, pollution, coral reefs, nearshore waters, public health, shoreline regulations, cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, wastewater, and clean water protections. On HB 2245, which would require additional denitrification capacity in wastewater systems near shorelines, the Department of Health offered comments, DLNR supported the bill, and multiple environmental and ocean groups testified in strong support, emphasizing nitrogen pollution from cesspools, reef damage, and the need to prioritize shoreline systems. Testifiers said the bill should move forward, with technical issues such as GIS mapping to be worked out later. No member questions or votes were taken on this measure.
On HB 1985, concerning the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and accessible conversion loans for cesspool homeowners, HGI supported the bill and suggested making the program a revolving loan fund; DLNR and the Public Utilities Commission also supported it, while the Department of Health supported the concept. Committee discussion focused on program design, possible forgivable loans for low-income homeowners, and whether the program should be administered through existing infrastructure rather than a new procurement process. The committee then moved to HB 1985’s companion discussion on cesspool conversion outreach and deadline extensions, where DLNR and DOH supported outreach but DLNR and ocean advocates expressed reservations about extending deadlines, especially for financial hardship, saying that issue would need careful work.
The committee also heard testimony on HB 2079, which would reestablish the accessible upgrades inversion or connection income tax credit. The Department of Taxation raised administrative and fraud concerns about refundable credits, explaining that nonrefundable credits reduce tax debt while refundable credits can function like cash payments and require more oversight. DOH, DLNR, OPSD, counties, Hawaii Realtors, and environmental groups supported the bill, with one ocean coalition witness saying tax credits could help homeowners but grants would be preferable. Members asked about the difference between refundable credits and grants and about whether the credit would cover sewer connections versus individual wastewater systems. The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 1921, allowing certain priority-three cesspools to add a bedroom, with support from Hawaii Realtors and some other groups and no opposition discussion. HB 2232, preserving state water-quality protections at least as strong as the federal Clean Water Act, drew support from DOH and ocean advocates, with no questions. The committee also began hearing energy-related bills, including HB 1567 on energy equity and HB 1984 on self-certification for distributed energy resources, with a mix of support and some opposition or requested amendments, but no votes were taken in the portion provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent the nonpartisan with over 60% Democrat membership in opposition.
- Taif Casey and I served on the Democratic Party previously as a delegate. well as as a member of the
- executive board of the San Marino Democratic Party.
- Sex-Based Evidence in Policy and Law, and Women Are Real, non-partisan groups representing many Democrats
- And that is not a Democrat or Republican issue. That is a human issue.
Committee:
House Education
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (03/26/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I met with Republican leaders, Democrat leaders, everybody, to figure out how we could come up with a
- I met with Republican leaders, Democrat leaders, everybody, to figure out how we could come up with a
- definition I met with Republican with a definition I met with Republican leaders<00:36:40.079><c> Democrat
- </c><00:36:40.520><c> leaders</c><00:36:40.920><c> everybody</c><00:36:41.280><c> to</c> leaders Democrat
- leaders everybody to leaders Democrat leaders everybody to figure<00:36:41.680><c> out</c><00:36:41.839
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- please note we have testimony in support from Water Consulting Inc., the Environmental Caucus of the Democratic
- please note we have testimony in support from Water Consulting Inc., the Environmental Caucus of the Democratic
- environmental<00:30:05.720><c> caucus</c><00:30:06.080><c> of</c><00:30:06.159><c> the</c><00:30:06.279><c> democratic
- </c> environmental caucus of the democratic environmental caucus of the democratic party<00:30:08.279
Committee:
House Higher Education
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education heard several measures focused on health, environment, and research. HB 970 would allow chiropractic students to participate in clinical practice under direct supervision; the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic offered comments and asked for a delayed implementation date until July 2027 to allow time to adopt rules, while the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the bill. Members also discussed that there are currently no chiropractic schools in the state.
The committee then heard HB 1185, which creates a plant-based building materials working group, and HB 1337, which establishes an endemic plant seed bank pilot program. Supporters of HB 1185 said the bill could help create green jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing materials such as bamboo, hempcrete, and bio-cements, with questions raised about in-state processing. For HB 1337, witnesses supported the goal of preserving endemic species but said a large-scale refrigerated storage and seed-production facility would be needed; one witness estimated startup costs of about $6 million for one island and noted existing seed banks are small-scale and not designed for reforestation.
HB 1300 would fund a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center multi-ethnic cohort study on cancer disparities among Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Filipinos, and Asians, including environmental and social factors such as proximity to landfills. The Cancer Center, ACS CAN, and labor representatives supported the bill, emphasizing health disparities and concerns about landfill exposure; committee members asked about federal funding, and the Cancer Center said it would pursue NIH, private, and foundation support, with the state share described as $500,000 per year for two years. HB 736 would create a wastewater technology testing pilot program at the Water Resources Research Center; supporters said it could help certify cheaper alternatives to costly cesspool and septic upgrades, and the Department of Health supported the measure. The committee also heard HB 531, which authorizes special license plates for the Cancer Center; supporters said it would raise visibility and funds, and the Cancer Center estimated revenue would likely be under $100,000. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #26 & #27
Transcript Highlights:
- Those are subject to be determined with the Democrats.
Summary:
The caucus meeting on Friday, June 12, reviewed several bills on Blue Sheets 16, 17, and 18, with sponsors generally concurring in Senate amendments. On property tax and agricultural inspection bills, HB 2104 and HB 2105 were described as creating temporary limits on county assessors’ ability to reclassify or inspect agricultural property after a successful appeal or recent inspection, while preserving assessor authority for changes in use, ownership, splits, or taxable improvements. HB 4117, concerning religious worship assemblies, was amended by the Senate to focus on intentionally obstructing entry or exit from a place of worship or creating a disruptive commotion. HB 2311 would require AI conversational systems to notify users they are interacting with AI and add other consumer protections, and HB 2477 would conform Arizona’s 529 plan rules with federal law and allow certain rollovers to ABLE or Roth IRA accounts.
The meeting also covered HB 2114, which directs motorcycle safety fund spending toward education and scholarships and ties motorcycle registration requirements to Class M licensing, with Senate changes narrowing the registration provisions and exempting business-owned motorcycles. HB 2729 was broadened by the Senate from continuing only the Nursing Board to also continuing DES, the Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Physician Assistants Board, and the State Board of Pharmacy, with members noting this kind of consolidation is common at the end of session. All of these bills were presented for concurrence, and no objections or substantive questions were raised.
The caucus then reviewed three additional measures that had just come through rules: SB 1618, which revises military affairs statutes, creates procedures for military installation fund property acquisition, changes commission duties and membership, and adds reporting requirements; SB 1110, which creates a Department of Corrections home confinement program for certain inmates nearing release; and SCR 1004, which would, subject to voter approval, restrict photo enforcement systems unless a contract existed before December 31, 2026. Members clarified that the House mirror of the photo enforcement measure had not advanced. The meeting ended with notice that more caucus or rules activity could occur later in the day as the chamber moved bills to the floor on sine die.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We didn't even know if she was a Republican or Democrat. And we did try to figure it out.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The House Education Committee held an introductory organizational meeting focused on getting acquainted for the new session. Members briefly introduced themselves, described their districts and backgrounds in education, agriculture, public service, and related fields, and expressed general support for public education and the committee’s work. The new page, Ethan Cowell, also introduced himself and described his background in agriculture and plans to study agricultural biotechnology at the University of Idaho.
The committee handled a few housekeeping items, including selecting members to approve the minutes and asking proofreaders to meet with the chair and secretary after the meeting. The chair also reminded members to turn off microphones during recesses because the audio is captured by AI. Members were asked to schedule individual 15-minute meetings with the chair and secretary to discuss their goals and priorities for the committee.
No bills were heard and no substantive policy votes were taken. Near the end, the chair noted that Representative E. Hart was absent because she was in Washington, D.C., related to a Supreme Court case involving men’s and women’s sports, and said the committee expected to hear the outcome later in the year. The meeting then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We didn't even know if she was a Republican or Democrat. And we did try to figure it out.
Committee:
House Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/6/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Democrats and Americans want to make health care more affordable. We want to create more good jobs.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
nominations, William Kimmett, Kenneth Keyes, Commerce Department, Tax Policy, economic agenda, trade, tax cuts, public testimony
Summary:
This meeting of the committee was centered around the consideration of nominations for two key positions: William Kimmett as Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Keyes as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department. Members were given the opportunity to provide remarks on the nominees, with discussions revealing contrasting views on their potential impact on U.S. economic policy. While some members expressed support for the nominees, highlighting their qualifications and expertise, others voiced strong opposition, arguing that their confirmation would further a harmful economic agenda that favors billionaires over average Americans. Senator Wyden, the ranking member, emphasized concerns about trade chaos and the detrimental effects on workers and businesses across the country.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Shelby County Legislation Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Shelby County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- has heard leaders in our budgets and other leaders in our delegation and in our caucus, including Democrats
Bills:
SB314
Committee:
House Shelby County Legislation