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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- However, there's nothing in existing law, no specific training requirements in existing law for doctors
- or nurses who do this because that's not how we write these laws.
- And we pass laws. I don't care if we come across a law...
- Representative Ruffer continued: And we pass laws.
- We pass laws so that doesn't happen.
Bills:
SB1095 , SB1114 , SB1116 , SB1162 , SB1164 , SB1178 , SB1179 , SB1249 , SB1253 , SB1346 , SB1347 , SB1446 , SB1561 , SB1813
Committees:
House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference
Keywords:
gender transition, minors, irreversible surgery, health professionals, puberty-blocking drugs, medical procedures, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, behavioral health, patient brokering, appropriation, state funds, Maricopa County, claims review, medical necessity, American Indian health program, healthcare regulations, healthcare compliance, behavioral health technicians, licensing
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Bills:
HB178 , HB124 , HB96 , HB250 , SB289 , SB317 , HB359 , HB178 , HB124 , HB96 , HB250 , SB289 , SB317 , HB359
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
HB178, Ten Commandments, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama, school display, religious display, Bible, Judeo-Christian, Establishment Clause, church-state separation, religion in schools, founding documents, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Northwest Ordinance, social studies, civics, history curriculum
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 18th, 2026
State Government
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- Um, uh, takes it out of the normal public works law.
- Um, uh, takes it out of the normal public works law.
- Um, uh, takes it out of the normal public works law.
- Uh bill passes as amended, sir. at the law schools around the states, at the law schools around the states
- The problem that we're solving is the current law prohibits the Department of Revenue from issuing a
Bills:
SB86 , SB196 , SB228 , SB231 , HB73 , HB407 , HB435 , SB86 , SB196 , SB228 , SB231 , HB73 , HB407 , HB435
Committee:
House State Government
Keywords:
independent contractors, portable benefits, employee benefits, tax deductions, employment relationship, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, financial services, discrimination, social credit score, religious freedom, transparency, consumer rights, Alabama, wastewater management, public service commission
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- includes medical and legal expenses to protect the fund or that are incurred in compliance with the law
- expenses to prevent or protect against losses from the trust fund or to otherwise comply with state law
- So I suppose if there's activity that's not related to state law, those would fall outside, but that
- Amanda mentioned an old law that exempted some port employees from participating in PERS.
- The current law has the fee revenue being deposited to the general fund.
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
Washington retirement systems, retirement trust funds, interest earnings, public employee retirement system, teachers retirement system, state patrol retirement system, judicial retirement system, judges retirement system, school employees retirement system, public safety employees retirement system, law enforcement officers and firefighters retirement system, PERS, TRS, LERS, legal expenses, medical expenses, administrative expenses, fraud prevention, overpayment recovery, trust fund protection
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 2/16/26
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Minnesota will not stand up to him. Minnesota will not stand up to him.
- You know, Representative Fininky's bill, as you heard, applies to all law enforcement in Minnesota, local
- </c> agent, is above the law. agent, is above the law.
- ><c> local,</c> all law enforcement in Minnesota, local, all law enforcement in Minnesota, local, state
- of Minnesota.
Summary:
Witnesses and lawmakers discussed the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” and related federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, describing it as a severe constitutional and humanitarian crisis. John Beler of the ACLU of Minnesota said the organization had received more than 700 reports of constitutional violations and argued the state should protect sensitive spaces, create legal remedies, and limit state involvement in federal surveillance and enforcement. Sen. Erin Maye Quade and other speakers said the operation was still ongoing, caused family separations, economic harm, and trauma in communities, and called on Minnesota Republicans to break with the Trump administration and support accountability.
Several business owners testified about direct effects on restaurants and construction workforces. Hano JD Delgado, a restaurant owner, said ICE activity had frightened workers, led to closures and lost business, and recounted alleged mistreatment of employees and himself, including detentions and an incident involving a 15-year-old U.S. citizen. Sarah Lawitch, a Cottage Grove contractor, said her crews and projects were disrupted because workers feared leaving home and that lawmakers should protect constitutional rights and local businesses. Speakers repeatedly framed the issue as racial profiling and an attack on legal residents and citizens, not just undocumented immigrants.
Rep. Lee Fininky said she is carrying two bills aimed at federal and local law enforcement practices: one would prohibit officers from wearing masks on duty except for limited safety or health exceptions, and another would require vehicles used to detain people to be clearly marked and equipped with safety features. She and other DFL speakers also discussed a broader package of bills, including a proposal to let Minnesotans hold the federal government accountable and a bill requiring the BCA to investigate shootings. In response to questions, they said they were seeking Republican support but expected the measures to face legal challenges; no votes or formal committee action were taken in the excerpt.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We can make wrong laws and we have some wrong Laws in Minnesota right now.
- the law people of Minnesota.
- That is current Minnesota law. We have to fix that.
- And even the International ruled Minnesota law does not allow Minnesota law does not allow a sports organization
- That is current Minnesota law. We have to fix that.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL Members Announce Legislation Addressing ICE Activity in Minnesota - 02/19/26
Transcript Highlights:
- law.
- law.
- law.
- </c> people of Minnesota. people of Minnesota.
- </c> enforces these laws? enforces these laws?
Summary:
Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and several DFL senators held a press conference after a floor session to announce a package of bills responding to recent ICE operations in Minnesota. Murphy said the proposals are meant to restore and protect Minnesotans’ rights after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Prey, arguing that authorities should render aid when they injure someone. She said one bill, to be heard the next day in Sen. Ron Latz’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, would create a civil remedy for victims of constitutional violations by federal agents and their leaders. Another bill would give the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension independent investigative authority in cases where federal agents kill Minnesota residents, after the BCA was reportedly shut out of recent investigations.
Sen. Lindsey Port described a bill to bar federal law enforcement from hiding their identities while on duty, citing masked ICE agents, alleged use of fake license plates and impersonation tactics, and a recent incident in which a health care worker was allegedly boxed in by masked men. Sen. Elise Mann said the package would designate hospitals, schools, daycares, colleges, and courthouses as protected spaces and require a judicial warrant for ICE entry, arguing that federal agents have been entering hospitals and schools and detaining people at vulnerable moments. The senators framed the effort as a response to unconstitutional enforcement tactics rather than immigration policy, and said they hoped for bipartisan support, though they acknowledged the legal issues may be challenged under federal supremacy and could reach the courts.
In response to questions, the senators said the civil-rights bill is intended to create a state-court cause of action against federal officials acting under color of law, because current remedies are limited. They said people in schools or hospitals should not put themselves in danger if confronted by armed agents, and that the law would provide later accountability. Latz said the Judiciary Committee would take up the bills and that Minnesota must have a seat at the table in seeking justice for affected residents. Asked about funding for related community burdens, Murphy said it was not a budget year but the state has a rainy day fund and balance available from last session.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Is this how we want Minnesota law enforcement officers to behave?
- Is this how we want Minnesota law enforcement officers to behave?
- Is this how we want Minnesota law enforcement officers to behave?
- :40.960><c> enforcement</c> we want Minnesota law enforcement we want Minnesota law enforcement officers
- ><01:28:57.920><c> overwhelming</c> Minnesota law with what the overwhelming Minnesota law with what
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/19/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- That is the unauthorized practice of law in Minnesota.
- That is the unauthorized practice of law in Minnesota.
- I am licensed to practice law in the state of Minnesota.
- 01:07:07.200><c> Law</c><01:07:07.359><c> School,</c> the University of Minnesota Law School, the University
- I'm also law in the state of Minnesota.
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 4/28/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And those gun bills are saving lives across Minnesota every day.
- The extreme risk Minnesota every day.
- Minnesota.
- </c> are abiding by the single subject law are abiding by the single subject law here<00:12:09.320><c
- And it's here in the state of Minnesota.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/6/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- the way Minnesota has interpreted or Minnesota officials are interpreting state law, and federal law
- <00:04:09.159><c> Ellison's</c> Minnesota law at all Keith Ellison's Minnesota law at all Keith Ellison's
- c> Protections in Minnesota law we ask you Protections in Minnesota law we ask you to<00:23:59.720><c
- law or what Minnesota law is or what Minnesota law should be would be Minnesota law?
- </c><01:36:16.920><c> law</c><01:36:17.199><c> is</c> Minnesota law or what Minnesota law is Minnesota
Bills:
HF1233
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, two through Minnesota tax laws.
- ><c> a</c> Current Minnesota law requires a Current Minnesota law requires a non-conformity<00:19:50.160
- Current Minnesota law opportunity zone.
- ><c> requires</c><00:32:30.960><c> a</c> So, current Minnesota law requires a So, current Minnesota law
- ><c> require</c><00:37:46.720><c> a</c> current Minnesota law will require a current Minnesota law will
Committee:
Senate Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Vets Committee Meeting - 2025-03-19
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- That is the unauthorized practice of law in Minnesota.
- I'm a Minnesota-based attorney; I went to the University of Minnesota Law School and graduated Mavicum
- I am licensed to practice law in the state of Minnesota.
- The law, as written, doesn't address what's going on here in Minnesota.
- I can no longer practice here as far as representing Minnesota veterans because of the way the law is
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House public safety committee debate on HF16 - Pt. 1 3/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Ben Gleckel, and I'm a removal defense attorney at the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
- Minnesota is a national leader in combating sex and labor trafficking, and the laws and appropriations
- Paul, Minnesota, where I specialize in the areas of immigration law, public benefits for non-citizens
- This directly conflicts with existing federal and state data protection laws, including the Minnesota
- Paul, Minnesota, where I specialize in the areas of immigration law, public benefits for non-citizens
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders.
Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities.
Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/5/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And so long as there are individuals in Minnesota that are going to break the law to come here, they
- And so long as there are individuals in Minnesota that are going to break the law to come here, they
- And so long as there are individuals in Minnesota that are going to break the law to come here, they
- And so long as there are individuals in Minnesota that are going to break the law to come here, they
- And so long as there are individuals in Minnesota that are going to break the law to come here, they
Summary:
House Republicans held a press event to announce two priority bills focused on immigration and state spending. Rep. Isaac Schultz said his bill, House File 10, would stop taxpayer funding for people in Minnesota illegally, including through programs such as Northstar Promise, MinnesotaCare, medical assistance, and legal services. He framed the proposal as a way to redirect limited state resources to Minnesota families, veterans, people with disabilities, the homeless, and infrastructure needs, and said it could save more than $100 million, with some estimates discussed during debate reaching about $200 million for MinnesotaCare alone.
Rep. Max Rymer introduced House File 16, which would require reporting to ICE or other federal immigration authorities when an undocumented immigrant is suspected of committing a violent crime, and would bar local governments from withholding information from federal authorities. He said the bill is intended to end sanctuary-city practices and improve public safety. Both lawmakers argued that the measures are narrow, targeted at violent offenders, and consistent with cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. They also said the bills respond to voter concerns about illegal immigration and rising costs.
During questions, the members said the state-funding bill is aimed at state dollars, while the reporting bill complements federal law by addressing local noncooperation. They discussed concerns about eligibility tracking and said current programs do not provide enough data on how many undocumented people receive benefits. Schultz cited a family in his district that lost MinnesotaCare after an income change as an example of what he sees as unfair treatment compared with benefits for undocumented immigrants. No votes were taken at the event; the lawmakers said these are the first of several bills they plan to advance this session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Prohibiting entities from engaging in election activity 3/12/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota law, where contributions are disclosed and rules apply.
- I'm also a corporate career lawyer, and I teach business law at the University of Minnesota Law School
- If it's incorporated, it is an entity incorporated under laws of the state of Minnesota.
- </c> Minnesota. This law would affect that. Minnesota. This law would affect that.
- The power to keep corporate and dark money out of Minnesota politics has been sitting in Minnesota law
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House committee considers proposed amendment to MN Constitution guaranteeing equal rights 4/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota thank you to uh chair and Minnesota thank you to uh chair and co-chair<00:01:58.079><c> Nash
- </c> Amendment equal protection under the law Amendment equal protection under the law remains<00:04:
- DOC reports that both males are... policy with Minnesota family policy with Minnesota family Council<
- Equality is the basis of the Minnesota Constitution, which is the law of the land.
- Constitution which is of the Minnesota Constitution which is the<00:13:40.760><c> law</c><00:13:40.959
MN
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- Second, Minnesota could choose to conform to the IRC to incorporate all newly enacted federal tax law
- As stated, Minnesota tax law makes direct reference to the IRC.
- Minnesota updates the general IRC dates in our tax law when there are new federal laws for Minnesota
- </c> as stated Minnesota tax law makes direct as stated Minnesota tax law makes direct reference<01:29
- </c> impacts to Minnesota tax law so thank impacts to Minnesota tax law so thank you<01:38:43.000><c>
Committee:
Senate Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Energy panel OKs bill to exempt electricity generated outside MN from clean energy standards 3/11/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:01:50.040><c> to</c><00:01:50.439><c> costly</c> expose Minnesota to costly expose Minnesota
- </c> again violate federal law and invite again violate federal law and invite litigation<00:02:52.480
- </c><00:07:52.360><c> lawyer</c> submitted from the Harvard law lawyer submitted from the Harvard law
- Initiative at Harvard Law School.
- He said that if Minnesota passed this law knowing North Dakota uses coal to generate electricity and
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House environment panel considers HF3007 4/3/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On deck is Darren Broen from Minnesota AgriGrowth.
- Water is not distributed equally across Minnesota.
- Water is not distributed equally across Minnesota.
- I'm with the League of Minnesota Cities.
- I'm with the League of Minnesota Cities.