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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Debate on bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports 3/3/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- As I see it, this is not a Democrat or a Republican issue; it's a human issue.
Committee:
Senate Labor
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This slide has something for everybody: three Republican governors, three Democrat governors, all with
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 1/22/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- The position that needs to be filled by a former Republican legislator is vacant, and also we have a
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Jody Withers, committee administrator with the House Republican Caucus since 2011.
Committee:
House Education Finance
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- He is also affiliated with Gideons International, the Alabama Republican Executive Committee, the Community
- Jack Williams, currently serving his second term as a Republican member of the Alabama Senate, following
Summary:
The Senate first recognized the Montgomery Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Class 3A state championship, their second straight title. Senator Barfoot introduced the team and read a resolution commending the players, coaches, and school community for the 66-39 win over Southside Selma, noting standout performances by Braden Gordon, Mason Ellis, and Jarrett Friendley. Coach Jeremy Aant and school head John Williams thanked the Senate and emphasized the team’s selflessness, teamwork, academic standards, service, and leadership development. The Senate applauded the team, added all senators to the resolution, and arranged for a picture and challenge coins for the players.
After the recognition, the Senate came to order, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. Committee reports followed. The Committee on State Government Affairs reported House Bill 541 favorably with one amendment; the bill would create the Safeguard Alabama Voter Engagement Act, requiring party registration for primary voting, restricting crossover voting, retaining voter history as a public record, revising voter registration forms, and requiring parties to publish candidate qualifications. The bill was ordered to a second reading and placed on the calendar.
The Committee on Local Legislation reported House Bills 630, 631, and 632 favorably, all relating to Etowah County, including changes to tax exemptions and personnel board membership. These bills were also sent to second reading and the calendar. The Senate then took up Senate Joint Resolution 117, commending Dylan Nut for winning the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic, and added all members as co-sponsors. During discussion, one senator used the opportunity to speak at length about a separate concern involving alleged unlicensed real estate solicitation and the need for legislation to protect citizens from property-related scams; he also discussed the calendar process and other bills. The floor later included extended informal remarks about fishing and a separate discussion of a proposal to designate Miss America as an official state ambassador, with support expressed for a possible stipend amendment.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (01/20/2026)
Public Works and Highways
Transcript Highlights:
- know, but again the Senate killed it, and it's not really a partisan issue because whether it's a Republican
- know, but again the Senate killed it, and it's not really a partisan issue because whether it's a Republican
Committee:
House Public Works and Highways
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/16/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And I want to very briefly explain why I think that, as you know, Republicans, this is a really good
- I want to very briefly explain why I think that, as you know, Republicans, this is a really good bill
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on HB 1, HB 2 (06/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to have a Republican caucus and let's recess till 1:00.
- 38.240><c> I</c><04:35:38.480><c> like</c><04:35:39.439><c> uh</c> So what we had discussed in the Republican
Summary:
The committee of conference for HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed the side-by-side budget comparison and began working through agreed and disputed items. Members first confirmed that grayed-out items were already settled and discussed a process for making later technical and intent changes, especially to true up abolished positions after additional decisions were made. They then moved through several budget sections, including judicial branch reductions, retirement systems, the Department of Justice, the Human Rights Commission, liquor enforcement, corrections, and the Department of Information Technology.
Several items were agreed to or treated as settled package items, including the judicial branch position, the Department of Justice reduction, the Human Rights Commission item being held until related HB 2 language is finalized, the Housing Appeals Board being moved into the Board of Tax and Land Appeals, and the Office of Child Advocate. The committee also agreed to update the House bill language as needed based on HB 2 decisions, and to keep certain IT support rows in place unless related boards and commissions are eliminated. The effective date remained July 1, 2025, with no change.
The main unresolved discussion centered on the retirement systems budget, where the Senate defended a large increase for deferred IT security and investment-function improvements, while the House argued the increase was too large and favored a back-of-the-budget cut. The Senate said the funds would support strategic IT and investment changes and would remain in the trust if cut, while the House emphasized the size of the increase and suggested a compromise. The committee ultimately retained the Senate position on retirement systems for the moment and said it would return to the issue later.
On corrections and liquor enforcement, the committee described a negotiated back-of-the-budget cut structure, including a $10 million cut for corrections with some restoration of POS offices and administrative aides, and a liquor enforcement cut that was treated as part of a broader package. The Department of Safety item related to commercial enforcement and motor vehicle inspections was held for later discussion. The meeting ended with several items agreed, several held for coordination with HB 2, and some major budget questions still open.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (03/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I am also president of Plymouth State University College Republicans and vice chairman of the New Hampshire
- Federation for College Republicans.
Summary:
The House Finance Committee opened a public hearing on House Bills 1 and 2, which concern the governor’s proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. The chair explained that the committee must fit the budget to House Ways and Means revenue, which is about $800 million below the governor’s estimate in an almost $16 billion budget. He also noted a projected current-budget overspend, the impact of recently passed legislation, possible fee updates, no new tax proposals at that time, and the importance of federal funding and Medicaid stability. Testimony was limited to three minutes, with the chair asking speakers to avoid duplication.
Much of the testimony focused on Medicaid, disability services, and home- and community-based care. Speakers urged the committee to restore or protect funding for transportation, Medicaid, day programs, in-home supports, and behavioral health services. Several individuals and providers described how cuts would affect people with disabilities, medically fragile children, and families who rely on services to remain employed and avoid institutional care. A home care provider argued that a proposed 3% Medicaid cut would increase hospitalizations and costs, while a behavioral health representative asked for sustainable Medicaid rates, uncompensated care support, housing resources, and continued funding for community behavioral health clinics.
Another major topic was the Group II retirement provisions in HB 2 for public safety workers. Representatives from police, fire, corrections, probation/parole, and related associations testified in support, saying prior pension changes hurt recruitment and retention, pushed experienced workers to neighboring states, and should be reversed to restore promised benefits. They argued the provisions would help keep public safety careers viable and honor commitments made to first responders. An executive counselor also warned that when the state shifts costs away from itself, local property taxpayers bear the burden, and she opposed cost shifts such as Medicaid premiums and universal vouchers. A separate speaker urged funding public schools rather than universal vouchers, arguing vouchers can leave other students behind as resources are diverted.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 114 May 8th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/26/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Chair and Republican Lead Green.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
AL
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/18/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Andy Larson, Senate Republican Research. I'm Brooklyn. I am a committee page.
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Seclusion Working Group - 08/13/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Human Services Bill - 06/05/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 4/28/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm sure my Republican colleagues across the aisle hear about red tape and all sorts of stuff that gets
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/22/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Republicans got that packet at the caucus, and I’ve handed you guys it has to do with the amendment
Committee:
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The Republican Tax Cut and Jobs Act passed in Congress in 2017 included a 1.4% tax on endowment income
Committee:
Senate Taxes
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/25/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, why don't we adjourn until 1:15, and I would invite Republicans to caucus in Representative Wiler's
Summary:
The committee worked through a series of budget amendments, mostly to House Bill 2 and related House Bill 1 changes, with members discussing whether to reduce or preserve funding for various programs. Early actions included approving an amendment to House Bill 219 that delays implementation of renewable energy-related provisions to 2027, and approving an amendment that removes a $150,000 appropriation tied to a housing-related database while allowing use of housing fund money for the project. The committee also approved an amendment affecting magistrates so they could continue pretrial and other judicial support work, while noting they would not handle bail and that the change reflected separate legislation already signed by the governor.
Members then approved a series of administrative savings items in the Department of Administrative Services, including eliminating a long-vacant computer analyst position and reducing overtime and recruiting/subscription-tool budgets. They also approved an amendment cutting marketing and administrative support for the paid family leave program, with members emphasizing that the program itself would continue. A proposed cut to the WorkInvest NH program was discussed at length, with some members arguing it benefits workers and employers and others noting the cost is borne by employers; the committee ultimately set that item aside without taking action. The committee also debated and then approved a modest reduction to a BEA regional planning grant, despite objections that regional planning commissions provide valuable municipal support.
The most extended discussion centered on the State Library. Representative Sweeney said he did not want to pursue a full cut of the library and instead favored a more targeted approach, noting that some federal funding for library services such as interlibrary loans and the Libby system may be at risk. Members discussed alternatives, including unfilled positions and other partial reductions, but no final action on the full library cut was taken in the portion provided. The committee also paused on some other items to gather more information before voting.