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Droscowski. Senator Droscowski. Senator Droscowski.
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/18/2026)
Health and Human Services
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- Senator Avar. the committee? Senator Avar.
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Long, Senator Long, Senator Long, >> thank<00:11:53.600>you on Senate Bill 480. on Senate Bill 480.- And then Senator, thank you, um, Senator Avard and thank you, um, Senator Rush for taking my question
- >> 498. >> I’ll second. >> Senator Birdsell moves ought to pass on Senate Bill 498. >> Senator Apprentice
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/18/26
Jobs and Economic Development
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- >> Senator Jan. >> Senator Jan.
- Uh, Senator Pratt. of the committee. Uh, Senator Pratt.
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Jan, Senator Jan, Senator Jan, >> thank<01:23:58.880>you,< - Uh Senator<01:28:40.080>
P. Senator P. Senator P. - Uh, Senator Her. Oh, I'm sorry. Uh, Senator Her.
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- Kunish’s Senate File 3625 and Senator Mans 3626.
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McQuade, >> Senator Sinsky, Senator uh McQuade, >> Senator Sinsky, Senator - >> Nice work, Senator Kunesh. >> Senators, Senator Kunesh, great question.
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- So with those preliminaries, we are going to now turn our attention to Senate Council and Senate Fiscal
- So, thank you, >> Senator<00:15:52.639>
Nelson. >> Senator Nelson. - >> Senator Nelson.
- Senator P.
- Uh, Senator Dibble were the co-author. Senator Johnson Stewart, Senator Liur, Senator House.
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- The first bill we'll take up is Senator Rashard's bill, Senate Bill 635.
- Thank you, Senator. Senator. Senator. >> I'll<00:20:32.799>
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Russell, >> Senator Russell, >> Senator Russell, > - Senator Murphy. ITL. Further discussion. Senator Murphy.
- Senator Sullivan, seconded by Senator Senator Sullivan, seconded by Senator Rosevel<01:34:46.800
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (02/18/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
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- Thank you, Senator. >> All right. Thank you, Senator.
- >> Senator<00:24:22.720>
Ganon, >> Senator Ganon, >> Senator Ganon, >> - Senator M. >> Any opposed? And the amend. Senator M.
- Welcome to Senate DNA. sir. Welcome to Senate DNA.
- Senator >> Senator Reard moves out to pass. Senator Ala<02:30:51.840>
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- >> Senator from Ro. >> Senator from Rutland. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
- Senate Finance will meet at 1:30. >> The senator from Washington. >> Senator Pro Tem's Committee will
- Senate Finance will meet at 1:30. >> The senator from Washington. >> Senator Pro Tem's Committee will
- Senate Finance will meet at 1:30. >> The senator from Washington. >> Senator Pro Tem's Committee will
- Senate Finance will meet at 1:30. >> The senator from Washington. >> Senator Pro Tem's Committee will
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- The Senate will come back to order. Senator Johnson.
- At the front of the line should be Senator Johnson, Senator Murphy, I'll join them, and Senator Hoffman
- Senator Hoffman. Senator Hoffman.
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Johnson, <00:21:24.280>Senator be uh uh Senator Johnson, Senator be - Senator for motion to adjourn. Senator for motion to adjourn.
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The Minnesota Senate convened for opening day with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The agenda included receipt of executive and official communications, first reading of introduced Senate bills, and adoption of authors’ motions, all handled without recorded debate. Senator Fateh was noted as intending to vote remotely under Rule 40.7.
The main focus of the meeting was a series of remarks centered on grief, recovery, and the start of the session after recent violence and loss. Senator Hoffman delivered an emotional address describing the attempted assassination that injured him, his wife Evette, and their daughter Hope, thanking family members, first responders, law enforcement, medical staff, and colleagues from both parties for their support. He said the experience reinforced the importance of family, community, decency, and governing in good faith, and he pledged to protect vulnerable Minnesotans and pursue truth and fairness.
Senate leaders responded with tributes and messages of support. Senator Johnson acknowledged the deaths of former Speaker Melissa Hortman and Bruce Anderson, the injuries to the Hoffman family, and the chamber’s increased security measures, while welcoming new members Senators Holmstrom and Hemmingsen-Jaeger. Senator Murphy praised Hoffman’s return and his commitment to lead with dignity and compassion. The Senate then moved to adjourn, and the motion prevailed, adjourning the body until February 19 at 11:00 a.m.
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- Um I think as a Hampshire Senate.
- You know, and I hope all of you have seen, because I did have a proposed concurrent resolution that was
- So all Senate bills need to be acted on by the... >> Um we'll go now to Senate Bill 668.
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/17/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
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Senator, >> Um, Senator, >> Um, Senator, >> you<00 - Thank you, Senator Wood. if if Senator Fenton wants to move it if if Senator Fenton wants to move it
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- So, let's start with Senate Bill 444.
- motion on Senate Bill 482? motion on Senate Bill 482?
- favor of Senate Bill 482, please say I. favor of Senate Bill 482, please say I.
- Senator Murphy, you got it. Oh, Senator Murphy, I think you want it. Sure. Okay.
- >> Okay.<01:40:23.440>
Senator, >> Okay. Senator, >> Okay.
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New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (02/17/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
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- Senator. Senator.
- Anything to add, Senator<00:42:49.040>
Lee? Senator Lee? Senator Lee? - Senator Lang makes a second motion to pass. Senator Rochefort. All right.
- Questions from senators. >> Thank you. Questions from senators.
- >> Senator<01:21:18.800>
Long. >> Senator Long. >> Senator Long.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Leaders React to the New Political Landscape and Share Their Priorities for the Next Session Feb 16th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- Senate Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services. >> The gun debate will
- Senate Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services.
- Senator Champion and Senator Fate are carrying that.
- Hoffman, Senator McEwen, Senator Mohamed, and Senator Fateh have already undertaken in that committee
Senate Senator, welcome back to Senate Senator, welcome back to Senate Spotlight.
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The program previewed the Minnesota Senate’s new session and featured interviews with Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Minority Leader Mark Johnson. Murphy said the DFL will focus on Capitol security, gun violence prevention, a supplemental budget, bonding/infrastructure, and continued anti-fraud work. She tied the session’s priorities to recent political violence and federal actions in Minnesota, and said she is working on legislation requiring federal agents to follow Minnesota’s rendering-aid law. She also said the Senate will pursue a bonding bill, likely a small supplemental budget bill, and additional fraud-related measures, including an independent inspector general proposal that stalled in the House.
Murphy said the state’s November forecast showed a modest surplus but warned that federal policy changes could worsen the out-year budget outlook. She said the Senate would remain committed to balancing the budget and would not use infrastructure as leverage in negotiations. On fraud, she said the caucus has already passed multiple bills since 2023 and wants stronger enforcement, while expressing concern about prosecutorial capacity. She also emphasized a desire for bipartisan cooperation despite an election year and recent tragedy, saying senators should keep debates focused on policy and maintain working relationships.
Johnson said Senate Republicans will emphasize fraud, affordability, infrastructure, and a broader approach to safety that includes mental health, school safety, and law enforcement training and equipment. He said the Senate has limited jurisdiction over the increased federal presence in Minnesota but can work on areas where bipartisan agreement is possible. He also said the session will be a bonding year, with attention to roads, bridges, water systems, and other capital projects, and noted that the governor’s proposed $97 million bonding bill is far below the roughly $6.5 billion in requests. On the budget, he said the legislature may have limited room to address the projected deficit this session, and he warned that retirements are changing the Senate’s makeup while also creating opportunities for new members and ideas.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Preview of the Senate’s 2026 Session – Majority Leader Erin Murphy Feb 16th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- Senator Champion and Senator Fate are carrying that.
- Hoffman, Senator McEwen, Senator Muhammad, Senator Fate have already undertaken in that committee.
- Hoffman, Senator McEwen, Senator Muhammad, Senator Fate have already undertaken in that committee.
- Hoffman, Senator McEwen, Senator Muhammad, Senator Fate have already undertaken in that committee.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Preview of the Senate’s 2026 Session – Minority Leader Mark Johnson Feb 16th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- Senator, welcome back to Senate Spotlight. >> It's so good to be here.
- also just celebrate uh you know, Senator also just celebrate uh you know, Senator Hoffman<00:01:
- Hoffman coming back here to the Senate. Hoffman coming back here to the Senate.
- Senate as an institution. Senate as an institution.
- uh is considered on the Senate floor. uh is considered on the Senate floor.
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Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC, JDC-EIG Public Hearings 02-13-2026
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- If not, questions, Senator?
- If not, questions, Senator?
- If not, questions, Senator?
- committee hearing on Senate bill 2728. committee hearing on Senate bill 2728.
- Senator San Mur Excuse Senator excused. Senator San Mur Excuse Senator A. A. A. >> Hi.
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The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2246, which would expand public financial disclosure requirements. The State Ethics Commission strongly supported the bill, saying broader disclosure could help restore public trust and potentially deter corruption, and it offered a clarifying amendment to make clear the requirement applies to board and commission members rather than all employees of listed agencies. Several organizations and individuals also testified in support. A committee member asked about the amendment, and the commission explained it was intended as a clarification rather than a substantive change.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2250, which would add homeless facilities to the locations covered by the drug-free-zone offense for promoting controlled substances. The Public Defender opposed the measure, arguing that many homeless facilities are unmarked and not easily identifiable, creating notice, fairness, and due process concerns and risking arbitrary enforcement. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying it targets distributors rather than users, that notice can be proven through evidence, and that the law is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in shelters and similar facilities. In questioning, senators asked how homeless facilities would be identified and whether the bill would cover all shelter models; the prosecutor said the definition is cross-referenced in statute and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii and other groups testified in opposition, while several service and advocacy groups testified in support.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2325, which would allow courts to review and potentially reduce sentences for certain juvenile offenders after 15 years if the person is not a danger to the community. Judiciary staff said the court supports the bill’s intent but noted Hawaii’s indeterminate sentencing structure leaves no alternative sentence for a court to reduce to, suggesting the measure may need structural sentencing changes or could instead be directed to the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Public defender representatives and youth-justice advocates supported the bill, emphasizing rehabilitation, adolescent brain development, trauma, and the need for a meaningful opportunity for release. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.