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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Subcommittee on Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 10/15/2 Oct 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> What do you what do you I any of you what do any of you feel about what you heard from Republican
- At no point in time did any of our Republican colleagues say, "Yeah, we should push our partners at the
- </c> heard from Republican colleagues today? heard from Republican colleagues today?
- </c><00:05:11.360><c> any</c><00:05:11.520><c> of</c><00:05:11.680><c> our</c><00:05:11.919><c> Republican
- </c> point in time did any of our Republican point in time did any of our Republican colleagues<00:05
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Minority Leader Mark Johnson addresses global budget agreement details - 05/15/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, there are some questions on, you know, why the Senate Republicans weren't present at the press conference
- Historically, we're only one vote different between Republicans and Democrats, and so we have to work
- Republicans weren't present at the press Republicans weren't present at the press conference<00:00:16.800
- 01:31.439><c> and</c><00:01:31.680><c> so</c><00:01:31.840><c> we</c><00:01:32.000><c> have</c> Republicans
- and Democrats and so we have Republicans and Democrats and so we have to<00:01:32.240><c> work</c><00
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability 3/17/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we're back to the tie, but our committees tomorrow will be co-chaired, so a Democrat and a Republican
- committee, that will still be chaired by Representative Kristin Robbins, with a 53 majority, a Republican
- ><00:00:55.480><c> 53</c><00:00:56.160><c> majority</c><00:00:56.840><c> a</c><00:00:57.039><c> republican
- </c> Robbins with a 53 majority a republican Robbins with a 53 majority a republican majority<00:00:58.120
- so far you gotten from Republicans so far you looking<00:10:23.880><c> elsewhere</c><00:10:24.640><c
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, Senator Warner, if you could announce the Republican caucus. Yes, absolutely.
- Monday, May 4, Republican Caucus.
- Okay, Senator Warner, if you could announce the Republican caucus. Yes, absolutely.
- Monday, May 4, the Republican Caucus will meet at 9:45 a.m. in Caucus Room 1. Okay.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, Senator Warner, if you could announce the Republican Caucus. Yes, absolutely.
- Monday, May 4, Republican Caucus...
- Okay, Senator Warner, if you could announce the Republican Caucus. Yes, absolutely.
- Monday, May 4, the Republican Caucus will meet at 9:45 a.m. in Caucus Room 1. Okay.
Summary:
The Senate received a House message requesting consent to adjourn the 57th Legislature’s second regular session after completing business on April 29, 2026, until Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Senator Werner moved to accede to the request, and the motion passed by voice vote. The chamber also noted that several House messages and standing committee reports would be entered into the journal without being read, and that budget bills were being placed under introduction and first reading.
Committee and caucus announcements were made for Monday, May 4: the Rules Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. in Caucus Room 1, the Democratic Caucus at 9:45 a.m. in the Democratic Caucus Room, and the Republican Caucus at 9:45 a.m. in Caucus Room 1. No substantive debate on legislation occurred in this portion of the session.
Finally, Senator Warner moved to adjourn the Senate until Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The motion was adopted by voice vote, and the Senate adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Republican candidates's vote total. Republican candidates's vote total.
- are Republicans, Democrats, These are Republicans, Democrats, undeclared<01:05:29.119><c> voters,</c
- There are two Republicans. All right. I don't see any two Republicans.
- You got three Republicans now.
- I don't see any Republicans. All right. I don't see any two<02:27:15.120><c> Republicans.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF3900 5/13/26
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Jody Wettersten, House Republican >> Jody Wettersten, House Republican Caucus.
- And so it wouldn't just be Republicans or it wouldn't just be Democrats.
- And so it wouldn't just be Republicans or it wouldn't just be Democrats.
- And so it wouldn't just be Republicans or it wouldn't just be Democrats.
- And so it wouldn't just be Republicans or it wouldn't just be Democrats.
Summary:
The conference committee on House File 3900 met with a quorum, introduced members and staff, and received a nonpartisan walkthrough of the bill. Staff explained that the proposal would change the permanent school fund’s distribution formula from interest and dividends to a statutory payout based on 4.5% of the fund’s average value over the previous three fiscal years, with the Commissioner of Management and Budget responsible for determining and transferring the distributable amount. The Senate version differed by adding language requiring a two-thirds vote of each legislative house to change the distribution policy or apportionment.
Members then debated whether a future legislature could increase the payout and whether the constitutional language would sufficiently protect the fund’s purchasing power. Senator Farnsworth argued that a supermajority requirement would help prevent politicization and lock in the fund’s purpose, while Representative Long, Senator Kunesh, Representative Youakim, and Representative O’Driscoll opposed the supermajority as unnecessary and potentially politicizing, emphasizing existing constitutional protections, fiduciary duties, and the legislature’s track record of stewarding school trust lands for students. Staff indicated the language requiring preservation of purchasing power would be a strong safeguard, though the exact legal remedy was unclear.
Senator Kunesh moved to adopt the House File 3900 second engrossment as the conference committee report. The committee took a roll call vote and approved the motion 7-1, with Senator Farnsworth voting no. After the vote, Senator Swedzinski offered brief remarks about the historical importance of school trust funds and public education.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate and House Tax Policies Discussion Group - 05/06/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, this is the House Republican tax folks on this one, and then it won't take long." whether
- </c><00:23:09.000><c> tax</c> again, this is the House Republican tax again, this is the House Republican
- We have in ours that the Republicans have, just so we know what we're talking about here.
- Commissioner, we in the House Republicans were very big on having referendums. Having referendums.
- And I have kind of stuck my neck out there and taken the lead on the Republican side of the House.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Aug 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans in Congress have...
- We finally know what President Trump and Washington Republicans mean.
- This is a Republican Party. This has always been the Republican Party.
- Republicans control every branch of government in Washington.
- Every single Republican member. Of the California House Delegation signed off on this.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education. Feb 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We're looking at if the Republicans get their way. massive cuts to education.
- That was a bill I was proud to negotiate with my Republican counterpart on this committee.
- This is not Democrat, Republican, black, white. It's an American problem.
- The Republicans are in charge. We have bipartisan bill after bipartisan bill.
- , Republicans who are working there feeling undervalued and attacked by this administration.
Summary:
The committee meeting engaged in discussions focused primarily on educational reform, the influence of federal grants on local education systems, and the growing disparities in wealth and access to quality education. Members expressed concerns about the bureaucracy surrounding federal funding that hampers schools' ability to obtain necessary resources for improvement. Several members highlighted personal anecdotes from constituents, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to help students succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments. The meeting included public testimonies that provided insights into various community perspectives on these pressing issues.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- But as every Secretary of State that I've heard, especially Republican Secretary Bennett, you can have
- But as every Secretary of State that I've heard, especially Republican Secretary Bennett, you can have
- This Republican proposal, without any input from Democrats, is really intended to make voting harder
- It wasn't only Republicans that were claiming stolen elections. Democrats have done the same thing.
- It wasn't only Republicans that were claiming stolen elections. Democrats have done the same thing.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and routine journal and calendar actions, including a gubernatorial nomination referral and bill references. Members also introduced guests in the gallery before the chamber resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider several election, health care, and child welfare measures.
In Committee of the Whole, senators considered SB 1038 on cast voter records and public records, SB 1133 on nominating procedures and candidate financial disclosures, SB 1247 on assisted living centers, and SCR 1001, a constitutional election-requirements referral. Each measure was amended and given a do-pass recommendation. SB 1133 received a floor amendment exempting certain statewide and legislative candidates in an emergency-related provision, SB 1247 was amended to allow a person not receiving care services to live with a resident in an assisted living center, and SCR 1001 was amended to make major election changes, including proof-of-identity requirements, changes to early ballot and drop-off rules, and language affecting mail voting and election administration. Debate on SCR 1001 was extensive, with supporters saying it would improve election security and speed results, and opponents warning it would reduce access, create confusion, and disproportionately burden voters, especially those who vote by mail or in rural and communities of color.
On third reading, SB 1038 passed 17-12, SB 1133 passed 23-6 with the emergency clause, SB 1247 passed 28-1 with the emergency clause, and SCR 1001 passed 17-12-1. The Senate also passed SB 1172 and SB 1175 by 28-1 votes. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the measures were properly assigned, committee meeting announcements were made, a moment of silence was held for Jesse Jackson, and the Senate adjourned until the next day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R - Ghent) departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Democrats in this room, Republicans in this room, the people are watching.
- Republicans in this room, the people are watching.
- And our goal as Republicans and Democrats should not be that I will win the argument and you will lose
- And<00:08:05.960><c> our</c><00:08:06.080><c> goal</c><00:08:06.400><c> as</c><00:08:06.520><c> Republicans
- </c><00:08:07.400><c> and</c> And our goal as Republicans and And our goal as Republicans and Democrats
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability 2/3/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's been incredible willingness on the part of the Republicans.
- the<00:04:27.560><c> part</c><00:04:27.720><c> of</c><00:04:27.800><c> the</c><00:04:27.840><c> Republicans
- </c><00:04:28.520><c> We</c><00:04:28.600><c> have</c><00:04:28.720><c> not</c> the part of the Republicans
- We have not the part of the Republicans.
- That is an important thing to recognize, that House Republicans have been here every day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Confronting Fraud, Waste and Abuse Jan 27th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, I mean, we're looking at the cases that have come out, and everybody's bothered by it—Republicans
- In fact, people—Democrat, Republican, and everybody in the middle—agreed that this was the right thing
- :03:46.640><c> Democrat</c> a problem in fact people Democrat a problem in fact people Democrat Republican
- ><c> everybody</c><00:03:48.319><c> in</c><00:03:48.439><c> the</c><00:03:48.519><c> middle</c> Republican
- and everybody in the middle Republican and everybody in the middle agreed<00:03:49.760><c> that</c><
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Transcript Highlights:
- So this is the Republican caucus's very first bill on the floor this year.
- So this is the Republican caucus's very first bill on the floor this year.
- She said this is the Republicans' first bill. Yeah, thanks a lot, Democrats.
- Hardly any Republican bills have been heard.
- That's what this bill is about, and Republicans are going to vote for the people.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 05:40 pm
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, there is no Democrat kids or Republican kids. There's just kids. Mr.
- Speaker, there is no Democrat kids or Republican kids. There's just kids.
- Cutting it in Republican districts. We're cutting it in poor districts.
- So this isn't a Republican idea. This is a Democrat idea. And I love it.
- It also takes away from Democrat kids in Republican districts.
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
Summary:
The House first took up Substitute Senate Bill 6225, a transportation bond measure. Supporters said it was needed to fund preservation and maintenance of Washington’s transportation system, including road upkeep and emergency repairs, while opponents argued the state had already addressed current needs through a recent unanimous budget and existing bond authority. The bill passed final passage 59-38, meeting the required three-fifths vote.
The House then considered Gross Substitute Senate Bill 6260, an education budget-related bill with many floor amendments focused on transition to kindergarten, alternative learning experience (ALE) funding, local effort assistance (LEA), educational service district reserves, superintendent pay, MSOC funding, and collective bargaining limits. Most proposed amendments were rejected, though Amendment 2654 on TK priorities was adopted. After the committee amendment as amended was adopted, the bill advanced to third reading and then passed 50-47. Supporters described it as a necessary budget reduction and risk-management measure; opponents argued it cut K-12 funding too deeply, especially in rural and property-poor districts, and would worsen inequities and invite litigation.
The House also concurred in Senate amendments and passed several other bills. House Bill 1796, about school construction financing and capital levy use, passed 95-2. Second Substitute House Bill 2105, dealing with immigrant worker protections, passed 58-38. Engrossed House Bill 2211, on food sourcing for a health-related program, passed unanimously. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2225, regulating companion chatbots and child safety, passed 74-21. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2247, related to animal care, passed unanimously. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2418, streamlining permitting timelines to support housing affordability, also passed unanimously. The House then moved on to additional Senate-concurred bills, beginning with Second Substitute House Bill 1906.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:38:27.960><c> kindergarten</c> switchers from Republican kindergarten switchers from Republican
- </c> no-brainer where we can have Republicans no-brainer where we can have Republicans and<00:39:40.040
- I know we're Democrats and Republicans just fight all the time about Education Freedom Accounts, and,
- I know we're Democrats and Republicans just fight all the time about Education Freedom Accounts, and,
- I know we're Democrats and Republicans just fight all the time about Education Freedom Accounts, and,
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Republican Congress last July. Republican Congress last July.
- Right, the House Republicans had their school safety earlier this week.
- And I hear my Republican colleagues talking about that as well.
- </c> and I hope some of our Republican and I hope some of our Republican colleagues<00:46:08.320><c>
- I understand the House has problems with it, the House Republicans, I think.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- If you go on, we look at, they must understand the fundamental principles of the nation's republican
- The historical development of the United States' republican form of government, including the proceedings
- Shall ensure the students understand the fundamental principles of America's republican form of government
- , Greek democracy, That specific section that talks about Roman republicanism, Greek democracy, the English
- I mean, you really can't understand that unless you understand Roman republicanism and part of the evolution
Summary:
The House Education Committee heard Senate Bill 1336, a late-session education measure centered on civics, American history, and American government instruction in Idaho public schools. The bill’s sponsor and supporters said it is intended to codify and strengthen civics education ahead of America 250 by requiring instruction in core civic virtues, foundational documents, the principles of the U.S. republican form of government, and selected totalitarian ideologies. It also would require secondary students to take two credits each in American history and American government, add related English language arts instruction when appropriate, encourage patriotic curriculum materials, and allow the State Board of Education to grant exemptions to charter schools with unique missions.
Dr. Samuel Lair and Greg Wilson of the State Department of Education testified that the bill largely aligns with recently adopted social studies standards and existing civics requirements, and that the language was developed after extensive stakeholder discussions. They emphasized that the bill is meant to provide statutory durability and broad guardrails rather than micromanage local curriculum. Several members raised concerns that the bill’s detailed requirements, especially the long list of documents and the English language arts component, could be too burdensome for schools and difficult to fit into existing high school schedules. Multiple representatives also objected to the charter-school exemption, arguing that alternative and magnet public schools with similarly unique missions should have access to the same relief.
After debate, Representative Marmon moved to send Senate Bill 1336 as amended to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took a roll call vote and the motion passed 8-6. Representatives Nelson, Pickett, Veeley, Matthias, and Galavis voted no, while the bill advanced to the floor.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/31/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #14
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1814, substance use disorder treatment committee, passed out of committee with one Republican
- Senate Bill 1814 substance use disorder treatment committee, passed out of a committee with one Republican
- We had one Democratic present and one Republican present, and one Republican no.
- And one Republican voting no. It was not amended, so it should be on third-read consent. Webb-Cruz.
- 1751, death sentence choice firing squad, passed out of judiciary on a party-line vote, with one Republican
Summary:
The meeting was a caucus review of a large calendar of Senate bills, with members mainly hearing short titles, committee vote counts, and whether bills were on consent or pulled for further discussion. Many measures were reported out on party-line or split votes and several were flagged to be removed from consent, especially bills involving artificial intelligence content verification, public benefits eligibility, gender transition procedures liability, health insurance reimbursement for vaccines, light rail feasibility review, public employees merit hiring, public records fees, virtual currency payments, tax conformity, undocumented immigrants and financial services, central bank digital currency, and public monies investment in trust currency.
The caucus also discussed a number of education, public safety, child welfare, health, and regulatory bills. These included measures on school communications, bullying liability, AED training, classroom management, school safety reporting, DCS procedures, fingerprinting at behavioral health facilities, probation conditions, missing children reporting, sex offender monitoring, crimes against children probation monitoring, and domestic violence release conditions. Several members raised objections or concerns about specific bills, including mandatory sentencing, religious sectarian law language, concealed weapons notice repeal, and a bill on death sentence by firing squad, with some members asking to pull those bills from consent.
A final topic was a blue-sheet Senate amendment to HB 2874 on campaign committee termination statements and penalties. Rhonda explained the Senate changes would void penalties for committees with no contributions or expenditures, retroactive to December 2021, but noted the Senate did not secure enough votes for the emergency clause. Members asked about the rationale, the Secretary of State’s position, and the amount of outstanding penalties. The chair later announced that the Senate amendment was being refused, so the bill would not receive final passage that day and would instead be sent back for further action or conference.