Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Concurrent Resolution'
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- Speaking today will be State Senator Royce West, State Senator Carol Alvarado, and State Representative
- Speaking today will be State Senator Royce West, State Senator Carol Alvarado, and State Representative
- I also want to acknowledge other senators that are joined: Senator Jose Menendez, the chair of the Senate
- Hispanic Caucus; my brother, Senator Miles from Houston; and Senator Sarah Eckhardt.
- As we mentioned, Senator Miles is here, Senator Eckhardt and Senator Menendez as well, who are supporting
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Republican Members Introduce Tax Relief Bills - 03/02/26
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm State Senator Mark Johnson, Republican Leader in the Minnesota Senate.
- Senator Kunesh. Thank you, Leader Johnson. Uh, my name is Senator Michael Kunesh.
- And up next will be Senator Housley. Thank you, Senator Kroon. Good bill. I like it.
- Thank you, and next up is Senator Jasinski. Senator Jasinski from Faribault and the Waseca area.
- Thank you, and next up is Senator Thank you, and next up is Senator Jasinski.
Summary:
Minnesota Senate Republicans held a press conference unveiling a package of affordability and tax-relief bills aimed at property taxes, taxes on tips and overtime, and vehicle registration costs. Leader Mark Johnson said the proposals were meant to counter rising costs for wages, homeownership, and driving, and argued that Democrats’ policies had made life more expensive. Several senators echoed that theme, saying Minnesotans need immediate relief and that the state has room to act because of a reported surplus.
Senator Michael Kunesh described a property-tax cap bill that would limit increases for cities and counties to inflation plus 50% of population growth, with higher increases requiring voter approval. He said constituents, including seniors, a disabled veteran, and young people, are seeing unsustainable property-tax hikes, and he argued that state and federal mandates have driven local costs. In response to a question about added county workload from federal SNAP and Medicaid changes, he said the solution is both to pause new mandates and to cap property-tax growth.
Senator Karin Housley outlined a proposal to end state taxes on tips and overtime, with deductions up to $25,000 for tips and $12,500 for overtime, phased out at $150,000 for individuals and $300,000 for families. She said the measure would help workers keep more of what they earn and would not cost small businesses directly. Senator John Jasinski proposed rolling back vehicle registration tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are far higher than neighboring states and that the change would save drivers money over time. Senator Julia Coleman also supported the package, saying the bills would provide practical relief for families facing high housing, driving, and work-related costs. No votes were taken; the event ended with questions from reporters about fiscal impacts, offsets, and whether the proposals would worsen the state’s structural budget imbalance.
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- The Senate will come to order. Senator Murphy. Mr. President, I impose a call of the Senate.
- The Senate is now under call. Senator Murphy. Mr.
- Thank you, Senator Dibble. On copacetic. Thank you, Senator Dibble.
- Thank you, Senator Pappas. Any additional announcements of Senate interest?
- Oh, Senator Pappas. Uh thank you, Mr. Oh, Senator Pappas. Uh thank you, Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened under call, completed prayer and the pledge, and the secretary confirmed a quorum was present. The chamber then adopted the committee reports and gave second reading to Senate Files 3589, 3597, 1251, 3402, and 3644. On the introduction calendar, Senate File 4065 was noted as being referred to the Committee on Transportation.
During motions and resolutions, the Senate approved several committee re-referrals: SF 2634 was moved from Education Policy to Education Finance, SF 3238 from State and Local Government to Human Services, SF 3755 from Health and Human Services to Human Services, SF 3780 from Health and Human Services to Human Services, and SF 3946 from Judiciary and Public Safety to Transportation. In each case, the author or sponsoring senator said the change had been discussed with the relevant committee chairs, and the motions prevailed without recorded opposition.
Under announcements, Senator Pappas invited members to the retiring room for the annual Purim hamantaschen cookie. The Senate then adjourned on motion of Senator Murphy until Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/02/26
Jobs and Economic Development
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Transcript Highlights:
- Senator. Senator Aspenson. Senator. Senator Aspenson.
- Senator Abler. >> Thank you, Senator Aspen. Senator Abler.
- Senator Rasmusson, yes. Senator Abeler, yes. Senator Grunhagen, no. Senator Maye Quade, I.
- Senator Mohamed, absent. Senator Utke, I. Senator Wiklund, no. Senator Rasmusson. >> no.
- Go ahead, >> Senator. >> Senator. >> Senator.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/02/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/02/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
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- >> Senator Madam Chair and Senator Liur, >> Senator Madam Chair and Senator Liur, >>
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- We're going to go to Senator Westrom, then Senator Holmstrom, then Senator K. >> Senator Westrom.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/02/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Senator. Commissioner Sullivan. Senator French, Senator Gruenhagen.
- Senator French, Senator Gruenhagen.
- Senator Franz. Senator Green.
- Senator Friends, uh Senator Green. Senator Friends, uh Senator Green.
- Senator Green, I'll Senator Green.
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Florida 2026 Regular Session
Special Order Calendar Group Mar 2nd, 2026
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- first is Senate File 3985. first is Senate File 3985.
- Uh, Senator Dziedzic. Lieutenant Roo. Uh, Senator Dziedzic.
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Senator. Thanks, Senator. Thanks, Senator.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Bernard: Here. Chair: Senator Avila excused. Senator Bradley: Here. Senator Garcia: Here.
- Senator Grall: Here. Senator Polsky: Here. Senator Rouson: Here. Chair: A quorum is present.
- Yes, Senator Polsky. Senator Polsky: Senator Polsky: Thank you for coming in answering questions.
- Clerk: Senator Avila. Senator Bradley. Senator Garcia. Senator Grall. Senator Polsky.
- Chair: Senator Polsky. I'm sorry, Senator Rouson.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Fraud with Employee Training – Senator Mark Koran Feb 28th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, thank you for being here. >> My pleasure. >> All right, let's talk about fraud.
- Um, I didn't use my one line that it would—I did it after the committee, but, uh, Senator Holly, you
- Holly, you know, the bane of the Senator Holly, you know, the bane of the existence<00:08:36.479>
- >> Senator, thank you for sharing that experience.
- >> Senator, thank you for sharing that experience.
Summary:
The discussion focused on fraud in Minnesota public assistance and human services programs, with an emphasis on the harm done to vulnerable recipients rather than just the dollar amounts. The senator described cases involving childcare, PCA, adult daycare, autism, housing support, and food programs, arguing that fraud and poor oversight leave children, disabled people, nursing home residents, and others in neglect or unsafe conditions. He said many of the programs are Medicaid-related or state-funded entitlements intended to address social needs, and that stolen funds directly worsen outcomes for those they are meant to help.
He traced the problem to weak state oversight and agency inaction, citing the creation of the DHS Office of Inspector General after earlier childcare fraud concerns, whistleblower reports, and alleged failures by agency leadership to pursue larger, organized schemes. He pointed to the Feeding Our Future case as a major example, saying federal investigators uncovered broader fraud patterns across multiple programs and that state agencies failed to act despite warning signs. He also said recent audits, including one involving DHS Behavioral Health Administration, showed inadequate site visits and other serious deficiencies.
The senator said he recently met with federal officials in Washington, D.C., because a large share of Minnesota spending includes federal dollars and federal partners have a stake in preventing misuse. He argued that federal action is necessary but not sufficient, and that Minnesota also needs stronger internal controls, standardized eligibility verification, identity and residency checks, site visits, and better use of data tools. He supported creating an independent Office of Inspector General passed last session, but said it is only a partial solution and that agencies themselves must be retrained and held accountable. No formal votes were taken in the exchange, but the senator described ongoing legislative efforts and said he was pessimistic about the governor’s willingness to act.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Studying Seclusion in Schools – Senator Judy Seeberger Feb 28th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, it's great to see you. Thank you for being here. >> Thanks for inviting me. >> Absolutely.
- It passed in the Senate. It didn't pass in the House. So where do we stand now?
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Senator, keeping it front and center. - Senator, keeping it front and center.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Fraud with Training / Studying Seclusion in Schools / Lowering Costs for Communities Feb 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's all coming up. >> Senate Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services
- after the committee, but uh, Senator after the committee, but uh, Senator Holly,<00:09:34.240>
- The reform was kickstarted by Senator John Jasinski's bill, Senate File 285.
- Senator Judy state's youngest students.
- Senator, keeping it front and center.
Summary:
The program focused first on Minnesota Republicans’ efforts to combat fraud and improve government accountability, featuring Sen. Mark Koran. He argued that fraud in programs such as Medicaid, childcare assistance, PCA, autism services, housing support, and food aid harms both taxpayers and vulnerable recipients, and he cited cases where people in need were left without services. Koran said the problem stems from weak agency oversight, overreliance on self-attestation, and poor use of available data and site visits. He described a bill and related work to strengthen an independent inspector general structure, standardize eligibility checks, require better verification and external data use, and improve agency accountability; he also said federal involvement is necessary because many programs include federal dollars. No vote was taken in the interview, but he said the Senate had already passed an inspector general-related measure and that broader reform is still needed.
The second major topic was the Senate DFL’s “ICE accountability agenda” in response to federal immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota. The package includes bills to protect sensitive spaces such as schools and hospitals, ban law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty, and allow Minnesotans to sue the federal government in state court. DFL members framed the issue as one of constitutional enforcement tactics rather than immigration policy, and said the measures are intended to prepare the state if ICE returns. No committee vote or final action was described.
The final segment covered school seclusion policy. Sen. Judy Seeberger explained that seclusion is intended as an emergency safety tool, not discipline, but said the 2023 law banning it through grade 3 removed a resource without replacing it. She said supporters of the ban point to misuse and trauma, while she and a working group sought a compromise with tighter safeguards: extending the policy through grade 12, requiring explicit parental consent and access to the room, interpreter services when needed, and reporting if seclusion is used repeatedly. She said the working group’s recommendations were largely reached by consensus, but the issue remains unresolved and it is unclear whether further legislation will advance this session.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
February 2026 State Budget and Economic Forecast Presentation - 2/27/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- So now I'll turn it over to Senate Leader Mark Johnson. Well, good afternoon.
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/26/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Gianaris. >> Good morning, Madam President. >> Good morning. >> We'll take up two resolutions
- simultaneously, both by Senator Tedisco, previously adopted Resolution 1488 and previously adopted Resolution
- Senate Resolution No. 1525 by Senator Tedisco: Congratulating Jolie Chichak of Shenendehowa High School
- [Applause] The resolutions were adopted on January 28 and February 4. Senator Gianaris.
- THE RESOLUTION WERE ADOPTED ON JANUARY 28, AND FEBRUARY 4. SENATOR GIANARIS.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal, and then recognized several guest groups, including the Shenendehowa High School girls varsity cross country team and tennis champion Jolie Chichak, as well as the Downsville Central School Student Council. Senator Tedisco introduced the Shenendehowa athletes, highlighting their state and federation championships and strong academic records, and Senator Oberacker introduced the Downsville students. The chamber extended courtesies to the guests.
The Senate then moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills and resolutions. Among the measures approved were a bill designating Overdose Awareness Day, a real property tax bill, a public authorities bill, several education-related bills, a private housing finance bill, a workers’ compensation bill, and a labor law bill. Some items were laid aside before later being taken up, including the cannabis bill and the environmental conservation bill. Votes were largely unanimous or near-unanimous, with a few recorded negatives on certain bills.
The most extensive debate centered on Calendar 261, Senator May’s environmental conservation bill concerning renewable energy installations and transmission on state reforestation lands. Senator Walczyk and others questioned whether the bill would allow solar, wind, battery storage, tree cutting, herbicide use, and reduced environmental review, while supporters argued the bill was mainly about transmission corridors, climate goals, and preserving flexibility for DEC oversight and mitigation. After debate, the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed 42-13.
The Senate also passed Calendar 353, Senator Ramos’s labor law bill addressing class action wage recovery and statutory damages. Supporters said it would clarify the law so workers can recover full wages in class actions, while opponents warned it could encourage litigation against small businesses over technical payroll errors. The bill passed 47-8. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until March 4, 2026, with intervening days as legislative days.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN, CPN, CPN Public Hearings 02-25-2026
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- last session on Senate Bill 1038. last session on Senate Bill 1038. um<00:45:11.040>
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The committee first took up a short-form administrative licensing measure requested by the administration to correct and clarify renewal provisions in a prior bill. Members raised no questions, and the committee voted to adopt the proposed Senate draft and recommit the bill back to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee for a further public hearing.
The committee then heard SB 2876 on natural hair braiding, which would exempt natural hair braiders from licensing under certain conditions. The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology said it views hair braiding as within the broader scope of cosmetology, but agreed that people who only braid hair should not need a license because the training and exam requirements are minimal. The board warned, however, that exempting braiders could create consumer protection gaps involving sanitation, training, and enforcement, and noted that related services such as waxing, cutting, coloring, shampooing, and relaxing would still require licensure. Supporters included the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii and the Institute for Justice.
The committee also heard SB 2950 on captive insurance and SB 2951 on insurance proceeds. On SB 2950, the Insurance Division opposed the bill, saying captive insurance is designed for formal self-insurance for companies and that allowing captives to insure the public would not fit the existing regulatory framework; a fire survivor advocate supported the measure as a way to expand disaster-related insurance options. On SB 2951, which would require mortgage servicers to follow certain rules for disbursing insurance proceeds after residential damage or destruction, United Policy Holders strongly supported the bill, citing delays in releasing funds and the need to help survivors rebuild, while banking and financial industry groups submitted opposition or comments.
Finally, the committee heard SB 2952, SB 2960, and SB 2964, all related to property insurance and disaster recovery. SB 2952 and SB 2960 would extend the time policyholders have after a declared disaster to submit documentation and recover replacement cost value, with supporters arguing that rebuilding after major disasters takes far longer than standard policy deadlines allow and that the bills would improve consumer protection and transparency; the Insurance Division, the Insurance Council, and national insurance groups opposed the measures. SB 2964 would require annual disclosures of replacement cost value and coverage sufficiency; the Insurance Council opposed it as costly and unnecessary because policies already include inflation-related adjustments, while United Policy Holders and fire survivors supported it, saying many homeowners are underinsured and do not understand their coverage.