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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Because Democrats love to break quorum.
- Because you, Democrats, would you, did you say love to break quorum? Love to break quorum.
- It's not just the Democrats. Anybody can break quorum.
- But the Democrats are the only ones that did it.
- So, let's just say in 30 years, when the Democrats flip this state, are you going to be okay with these
Bills:
HB18
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Democrats rise in protest to place in the journal their deep frustration with the events that
- This bill was moved by Senate Republicans without a full and meaningful dialogue with the Democratic
- Senate Democrats wanted to ensure that the voices and lived experiences of many of our constituents were
- This bill was moved by Senate Republicans without a full and meaningful dialogue with the Democratic
- Senate Democrats wanted to ensure that the voices and lived experiences of many of our constituents were
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a lifelong Democrat in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
- I'm a lifelong Democrat in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
- I've also been a voting Democrat since the year 2000.
- I was a lifelong Democrat for 45 years.
- I was a lifelong Democrat for 45 years.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a wide range of health insurance and public health bills, with most speakers focused on expanding coverage for specific treatments and services. Bills discussed included H. 1187/S. 792 on rehabilitation counselors, H. 1173/S. 692 on patient navigation, S. 2600 on scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, S. 2599 on medically necessary treatment for port wine birthmarks, H. 1164 on licensed educational psychologists for child and adolescent mental health services, S. 754/H. 1254 on autism diagnosis and treatment by nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists, S. 714/H. 1137 on infectious disease response and coverage, and S. 791 on making nature a prescriptive therapeutic intervention. Speakers generally argued these bills would improve access, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and address gaps in current insurance reimbursement rules.
Testimony in support emphasized personal stories and clinical evidence. Cancer patients and providers described the benefits of patient navigation and scalp cooling for dignity and quality of life during treatment. Boston Children’s Hospital staff and families said port wine birthmark treatment is medically necessary, can prevent complications, and should not be denied as cosmetic. Rehabilitation counselors and school psychologists argued their services are effective, cost-saving, and underused because they cannot bill insurance. Autism advocates said current insurance statutes are outdated because nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists already provide evaluations and should be recognized for reimbursement to avoid delays in early intervention. Public health and GLAD Law testimony supported stronger infectious disease coverage to remove barriers to testing, treatment, and PrEP access.
The hearing also included extensive testimony on H. 1172, a bill requiring insurance coverage for detransition-related care. Supporters said it would ensure coverage for medically necessary care for people who regret or reverse gender transition, while opponents argued it would legitimize anti-trans narratives or, conversely, that detransition care is needed because transition procedures can cause harm. The committee also heard strong support for S. 791 from advocates who described nature access as a health intervention that could help with trauma, anxiety, substance use recovery, and environmental justice, with claims that insurance coverage and reduced park fees would improve access. No votes were taken during the transcript, and the chair repeatedly thanked speakers and moved through the long list of public testimony.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> do and that's what appears Democrats do and that's what appears Democrats again<01:08:22.440><c>
- </c><02:28:57.240><c> and</c> both sides of the Democrats and both sides of the Democrats and Republicans
- </c> Democrats approve of last year Democrats Democrats approve of last year Democrats cut<02:57:31.080
- </c><02:57:57.040><c> fund</c> into one path when Democrats fund into one path when Democrats fund organizations
- </c><02:59:10.000><c> truly</c> bipartisan consensus if Democrats truly bipartisan consensus if Democrats
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 001 Jan 15th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- 33rd House District Vacancy Democratic 33rd House District Vacancy Committee<00:32:03.200><c> to</c>
- </c> premiums surge, Colorado Democrats premiums surge, Colorado Democrats stepped<01:08:15.680><c> up
- Democrats echoed an anti-monarchical spirit of the American founding.
- Democrats echoed an anti-monarchical spirit of the American founding.
- Democrats echoed a anti- monarchical Democrats echoed a anti- monarchical spirit<01:52:36.400><c> of<
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Rankin, Democratic member. Honshavsky. Here. Representatives: Benaroche. Here. Booth. Here.
- Rankin, Democratic member. Honshavsky. Yes. Representatives: Benaroche? Yes. Booth? Yes. Barrero?
- Rankin, Democratic member? I'm sorry, Tremont? Yes. Rankin, Democratic member? Hanshofsky? No.
- Ranking Democratic member Hunschofsky? Yes. Representatives: Benaroche? Yes. Booth? Yes. Borrero?
- Ranking Democratic member Hunschofsky? Yes. Representatives: Benaroche? Yes. Guerrero? Yes.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We're the Democratic Socialist candy store. We're going to put the Democratic Socialist flag up.
- We're the Democratic Socialist candy store. We're going to put the Democratic Socialist flag up.
- We're the Democratic Socialist candy store. We're going to put the Democratic Socialist flag up.
- We're the Democratic Socialist candy store. We're going to put the Democratic Socialist flag up.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from January 21 and 22, 2026, and then recognized a young visitor introduced by Representative Skog. The main item of business was RS 32882, a proposal from Representative Hill to restrict which flags may be displayed on government property. Hill said the bill was intended to prevent local officials from selectively flying political, ideological, or religious flags, and to ensure the American flag remains preeminent. He said the measure would allow only the U.S. flag, state flags, military and POW/MIA flags, recognized tribal flags, recognized nation-state flags, the Basque Autonomous Community flag on special occasions, and official university or college flags, while excluding city flags and other local flags. He also described enforcement provisions including a $2,000-per-day-per-flag penalty and possible injunctions through the attorney general.
Members raised questions about the scope of the bill, especially whether it would prohibit city and county flags, banners on boulevards and rights-of-way, and event or promotional flags such as those used for local festivals or community events. Hill repeatedly said the intent was to cover government property and municipal flagpoles, not parades, and that city flags were excluded because they could be used for political statements. Several members objected to that breadth, saying it would eliminate long-standing city and county flags and community displays, while others supported the goal of limiting political messaging on official flagpoles. There was also discussion about the Basque flag carve-out and whether it conflicted with the bill’s stated purpose.
The committee then considered several motions and amendments. A motion to simply introduce RS 32882 failed on a 7-7 tie. A substitute motion to introduce the bill with an amendment adding official city or county flags passed 12-2, and that motion became the committee’s action on the bill. The committee then adjourned after completing its work for the day.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This is democratic accountability.
- Every Democratic president has deficit. Every Democratic president has cut<04:38:51.039><c> it.
- </c> democratically uh led economic democratically uh led economic prosperity<04:39:11.359><c> has</c
- </c> doing in here in a democratic doing in here in a democratic legislative legislative legislative
- </c> not abandon the core democratic not abandon the core democratic principle<04:43:15.520><c> of</c
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, September 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> California Democratic Party. California Democratic Party.
- <c> over</c><02:52:42.000><c> 60%</c><02:52:42.720><c> of</c> 60% of Democrats, over 60% of 60% of Democrats
- The Democrat should work on this."
- It's not Republican, Democrat.
- It's what we not Republican Democrat.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- And while Lauren Inan named him the most hated Democrat in America, we know better.
- And while Lauren Inan named him the most hated Democrat in America, we know better.
- him the most hated Democrat in America, him the most hated Democrat in America, we<00:18:55.039><c> know
- </c><00:27:32.000><c> democratic</c> representative democratic democratic representative democratic democratic
- </c> states in our modern democratic system. states in our modern democratic system.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know what Barkis's plan for Republicans is, but Democrats will go to caucus.
- I don't know what Barkis's plan for Republicans is, but Democrats will go to caucus.
- I'd ask the Democrats to step into the back room for a short caucus. Yes, Mark.
- Democrats. Rep. Fey, I'm sorry to interrupt.
- Democrats. Rep FI. I'm sorry to interrupt.
Keywords:
commute trip reduction, definitions, transportation, environmental impact, urban planning, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, regulation, vehicle classification, tolling, emergency suspension, public access, state highways, transportation improvement board, TIB, transportation improvement account, motor vehicle fund, arterial streets, local match, private match
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 24th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas suffered discrimination when it was done to Democrats.
- The legislators use tools of the democratic process to get their... ...work done.
- It didn't matter that he was a Republican; it didn't matter that I was a Democrat.
- That won't matter to me if you're Republican or Democrat; you'll just...
- Republicans and Democrats alike don't seem to want you to do this.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 12, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice chair, my own Democratic member Campbell. Yes. Representatives Barnaby. Yes. Farming. Yes.
- Democratic member Campbell: Yes, representing it. Says Bonomy: Yes, Barman: Yes. Oh, yes.
- Democratic ranking member Campbell: Yes. Representative is finally: Yes.
- Democratic member Campbell: Yes. Representative Barnaby: Yes. Farming: Yes. Oath: Yes.
- Democrat ranking member Campbell: Yes. Representatives Bonomy: Yes. Bartleman: Yes. Yes.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/15/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #1
Transcript Highlights:
- I would say the Democrats were a little upset that that's what happened at the Department of Revenue.
- It is not our fault as Republicans if the Democrats could not look at their emails and read these.
- So when you hear that complaint from the Democrats, I will say that.
- And the biggest, the only agreement we had yesterday in committee that neither the Democrats nor all
- Those are two things that, in the last five years, the Democrats and in the last three years, Governor
Summary:
The caucus focused on HB 2153, a tax conformity bill that would align Arizona tax law with the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026, including retroactive provisions for tax year 2025. Staff explained that the bill excludes three federal provisions: the additional $6,000 senior deduction, the higher SALT deduction, and the deduction for interest on new car loans. It also adds several Arizona-specific changes, including a $6,000 deduction for certain retirement distributions for taxpayers 65 and older, a $6,000 deduction for Roth IRA contributions, an increase in the dependent tax credit from $100 to $125, and a deduction for child and dependent care expenses above the federal credit. JLBC estimated a negative fiscal impact of $441.3 million in the first year, declining over the next two years.
Chairman Livingston argued the bill was needed immediately because the Department of Revenue had already issued tentative forms assuming full conformity, creating confusion for taxpayers and businesses. He said the governor’s earlier direction and the department’s forms were not coordinated with the legislature’s approach, and warned taxpayers and businesses not to file until the issue was resolved. He also said the bill would help small businesses by preventing mismatched state and federal rules, especially on deductions and vehicle expensing, and emphasized that many Arizona businesses would otherwise face two sets of books.
Members asked about the practical impact on small businesses and the department’s forms. Livingston and staff said Arizona has about 700,000 small businesses, most with 19 or fewer employees, and that the department’s forms largely reflected full conformity except for a worksheet tied to the governor’s requested changes. Staff explained the difference between “simple conformity” and “full conformity,” noting that some federal provisions occur “below the line” and require explicit state law. The committee also discussed the child care provisions as a new Arizona deduction and a separate increase in the child care credit. No vote was taken, and the meeting adjourned before floor session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, Democrats and Republicans are elected to co-govern in the state legislature, that we would compromise
- You were the only Democrat to vote for it. How do you assess that vote?
- I hope that Minnesotans will send us Democratic majorities in the future.
- Uh, so my hope is that in 2026 we'll return to a Democratic majority.
- </c> 2026 we'll return to a Democratic 2026 we'll return to a Democratic majority.<00:06:06.400><c> Were
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/6/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- School safety was a top priority for Democrats in Education Policy.
- Well, Minnesota Democrats have been caught trying to profit a specific Minnesota Democrat on his own
- Well, Minnesota Democrats have been caught trying to profit a specific Minnesota Democrat on his own
- That law was delayed by 125 hours by 18 members of the Democrat Senate.
- The Minnesota Democrat refused... Refused some members.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And the reason it's not ready to go is because this all-Democrat bill was never heard, even when Democrats
- </c><00:27:07.840><c> Uh</c> Democrats did not have co-chairs. Uh Democrats did not have co-chairs.
- </c><00:27:09.520><c> finally</c> that was shortly after Democrats finally that was shortly after Democrats
- :19.960><c> in</c><00:28:20.480><c> uh</c> even when Democrats had the gavel in uh even when Democrats
- </c> urgency on a bill that that Democrats urgency on a bill that that Democrats chose<00:28:26.320><
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not about being a Democrat or Republican or an independent.
- </c><00:47:08.400><c> or</c> This is not about being a Democrat or This is not about being a Democrat
- </c> corporations like many of the Democrats corporations like many of the Democrats are<08:18:05.600
- Every single Democrat voted to raise taxes on every American. Think about that.
- Every single Democrat voted to raise taxes on every American. Think about that.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
The 94th Legislature Ends / Senate Leaders Reflect on their Successes and their Setbacks May 22nd, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This session, Senate Democrats had a one-seat advantage in the chamber.
- This session, Senate Democrats had a be.
- Um, that's what we want to do. years is Democrats putting their effort years is Democrats putting their
- What does a Republican, what does a Democrat? We're trying to understand that.
- We're trying to does a Democrat? We're trying to understand<00:25:01.240><c> that.
Summary:
The program reviewed the end of Minnesota’s 94th Legislature and featured interviews with Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and Minority Leader Mark Johnson about the session’s major outcomes. Murphy said Senate Democrats used their one-seat advantage to advance priorities including emergency rental assistance, immigration enforcement, stabilization of HCMC, gun violence prevention, and a $1.2 billion infrastructure/bonding bill. She also highlighted a one-year reduction in vehicle tab fees, some property tax and business tax relief, and the creation of an independent Office of Inspector General, while saying more should have been done on lead pipe replacement and that some work was delayed by House inaction and federal policy changes.
Murphy argued the session was shaped by a divided legislature and by negotiations that often happened late and behind closed doors, which she said made the process frustrating and left some Senate proposals without House counterparts. She said the Senate also worked on protecting Medicaid and SNAP from federal cuts and on stabilizing hospitals, especially HCMC and rural facilities. She described the gun violence and immigration debates as examples where bipartisan demands did not match what she saw as the needs of Minnesotans, and said the state should return to more public conference committee negotiations next session.
Johnson said Senate Republicans focused on fraud prevention, affordability, and education. He pointed to the Inspector General bill and the “Take It Back Act” as major bipartisan wins, and said Republicans used their leverage to secure the tab fee reduction and other tax relief. He also said the caucus wanted stronger protections against fraud without harming legitimate service providers, and criticized DFL priorities on government growth and education outcomes. Both leaders said relationships across the aisle improved over the session, though they differed sharply on how much was accomplished and what should be prioritized next year.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- He was a leader of Jesse Jackson's 1984 delegation to the Democratic National Convention in 1992.
- In 2017, the Vermont Democratic Party elected him as its chair.
- </c><00:05:03.120><c> National</c> delegation to the Democratic National delegation to the Democratic
- </c><00:05:13.640><c> Party</c> In 2017, the Vermont Democratic Party In 2017, the Vermont Democratic
- Um, before entering the legislature, when I was serving as secretary of the Vermont Democratic Party,