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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans in Congress are working to kick 15 million people off of Medicaid, Republicans in Minnesota
- </c><02:59:03.200><c> and</c> reflects agreements from Republicans and reflects agreements from Republicans
- Missing is the context there: what he means is House Republicans, not Senate Republicans.
- Republicans, not Senate Republicans, not Senate Republicans.<03:02:30.880><c> We</c><03:02:31.120><c>
- We did not have a seat at Republicans.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- When there is a Republican governor, there are two progressives and one moderate Republican submitted
- But I... ...talking about Republican versus Democrat. I mean, 30 seconds.
- I don't care whether the court is Republican or Democrat. Don't care.
- governor, we had two progressives and one moderate Republican?
- So I'm not testifying here pro-Republican or anti-Democrat or anything like that.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm also the vice chair of the Bell County Republican Party.
- It doesn't care if you're Republican, Independent, or Democrat.
- This is even when it was a Republican DA in Harris County.
- Well, in this last election, it was a three-way race in the Republican Party.
- Well, in this last election, it was a three-way race in the Republican Party.
Keywords:
election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code
Summary:
The committee first voted out two previously heard Senate bills without amendment: SB 688, relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors, and SB 914, relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date of their general election for officers. Both motions passed on 8-0 votes with one member absent.
The committee then heard HB 3909, which would change the current prohibition on wireless device use from a 100-foot boundary around a voting station to only inside the room where voting is taking place, with a committee substitute also adding state-prescribed signage. The author and supporters said the change would reduce confusion and make enforcement easier for election workers, while opponents argued the existing 100-foot rule helps prevent electioneering, recording, and possible technical interference with election equipment. The bill was left pending.
Members also heard HB 1968, which would repeal a provision that requires counties to provide election services to certain political subdivisions in odd-numbered years but not even-numbered years, making county-provided election services consistent across years. Supporters said it would improve consistency for smaller cities and school districts, while opponents warned it could strain county equipment and staffing during heavy election cycles. The bill was left pending. HB 2279 would require voter registrars to remove a person from the rolls if the person swears under oath during jury service that they are not a U.S. citizen; supporters said this would streamline removal of ineligible voters, while opponents raised concerns about mistaken identity and loss of due process. The bill was left pending.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2803, which would require a presiding judge to give a poll watcher a signed statement explaining any removal from service. Supporters said this would improve documentation and accountability, and one witness asked for clarification that improper removal would remain a criminal offense; the author said he would consider a floor amendment and further discussion. The committee also heard HB 4253, which would create a more uniform voter-roll maintenance process based on inactivity, sending confirmation notices to voters who have not voted in the prior 25 months and eventually removing those who do not respond after multiple election cycles. Supporters said it would clean up outdated records and help keep voters registered where they actually live, while opponents argued it could wrongly remove eligible voters who simply do not vote regularly. HB 4253 was left pending as well.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think every Republican member here voted for them. For those maps, is that correct?
- Republicans voted for the maps. Redistricting usually is. Right, okay.
- Republicans were the majority party. How about in 2021? It was the same. And now?
- We all know that the majority party is Republicans, correct? Yes. Okay.
- Republican political advantage balanced against traditional redistricting criteria.
Bills:
SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5
Keywords:
redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Special Investigative Committee, February 26, 2026
House Special Investigative Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And so um you know Republican now.
- </c> Republicans within our legislation. >> How do you define counterfeit Republican?
- >> I just— >> Looks like a Republican, says they're Republican, but they're not a Republican.
- These counterfeit Republicans were elected into office on the 23 planks of the Republican platform.
- </c> Republicans and our Wyoming legislature. Republicans and our Wyoming legislature.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to apologize for the way in which this article characterized the Republican Party.
- </c><00:03:09.920><c> party</c><00:03:10.200><c> and</c> regarding the Republican party and regarding
- the Republican party and Christian<00:03:10.879><c> faith</c><00:03:11.879><c> that</c><00:03:12.000
- It's our duty to represent all of our constituents, Democrat or Republican.
- It's our duty to represent all of our constituents, Democrat or Republican.
Bills:
HF10
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Republican Leaders Address Tax & Affordability Concerns for Minnesotans - 04/15/26
Transcript Highlights:
- that Minnesotans worked hard and earned through very prudent state government at the time when the Republicans
- Republicans believe we must stop the cycle of unfunded mandates and reckless state spending that gets
- This Tax Day, Republicans are sounding the alarm.
- This<00:07:14.360><c> Tax</c><00:07:14.720><c> Day,</c><00:07:15.360><c> Republicans</c><00:07:15.960
- ><c> are</c><00:07:16.080><c> sounding</c> This Tax Day, Republicans are sounding This Tax Day, Republicans
Summary:
Republican senators held a Tax Day press event focused on affordability, arguing that DFL control has led to overspending, higher taxes, and reduced competitiveness in Minnesota. They criticized recent state tax increases and proposed new taxes, including taxes on social media and advertising, extending sales tax to legal and accounting services, a higher income tax tier, a statewide property tax, and a housing-related sales tax amendment. They also contrasted Minnesota policy with federal tax relief, saying Minnesotans need spending restraint, fraud reduction, and a smaller, more efficient state government instead of additional revenue measures.
Senator Dziedzic focused on transportation costs, especially high license tab fees, saying residents are overwhelmed by taxes and fees and that the state should fund roads and bridges with existing money rather than raising fees. He cited a House proposal to quintuple tab fees and said Minnesota’s vehicle ownership costs are far higher than neighboring states. Senator Kunesh focused on property taxes, saying homeownership is becoming unaffordable because of state spending and unfunded mandates passed on to local governments. He argued that Democrats’ 2023 spending drove up property taxes and warned that a proposed statewide property tax would worsen the housing crisis and hurt families, seniors, and first-time buyers.
In response to questions, the senators said their caucus is open to companion bills and some targeted tax relief measures, including conformity with federal changes such as tax treatment of tips and overtime and Section 179 business provisions. They said they support transportation investment but want it funded through existing resources and better prioritization, not new taxes or fees. They also discussed possible bonding negotiations and said they are still evaluating proposals related to HCMC and a one-time property tax rebate, which they described as insufficient compared with the need for permanent relief. No votes or formal actions were taken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Prioritizing Infrastructure Projects | Senator Sandy Pappas Mar 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Well, there are, you know, there's four bonding leads, um, Republican, Democrat, two of each in the
- Plus, I need at least seven Republicans, and I would love to have more actually because most of our bonding
- ,</c> Plus, I need at least seven Republicans, Plus, I need at least seven Republicans, and<00:10:14.640
- And, you know, when my party was in the minority, we used it as a leverage, and so did Republicans.
- And so the needs obviously would be to the Republicans: the water, the sewer, the roads.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session procedural debate on a safe schools revenue program bill 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Earlier, um, it was insinuated that Republicans are hopeless and we don't have hope for our future, and
- The problem in Minnesota is that Republicans come forth with good ideas that are continually voted down
- Leader Jamie Long brought up earlier when he wanted one of the Republicans to cross over and to vote
- And what you can see is bill after bill after bill, Republican initiatives are getting stopped in the
- are getting Republican initiatives are getting stopped<00:14:37.199><c> in</c><00:14:37.440><c> the<
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- have happened a long time ago, and every California congressional representative, Democratic and Republican
- And I want to make sure that everyone in California knows whether you are a Democrat or Republican or
- If indeed they need additional bailout money, let's find the money in the state budget because Republicans
- , also Republicans asking for federal aid to be provided in LA County.
- And I do think that it's really rich for a Republican to stand here and argue that L.A.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a largely ceremonial floor session with multiple guest introductions and recognitions. Members honored the retirement of long-serving committee secretary Marisa Lancaster, recognized Assemblymember Rubio’s parents on her mother’s 80th birthday, welcomed school and agency guests, and celebrated Crescenta Valley Water District’s 75th anniversary. The body also adopted several resolutions recognizing Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and California FFA, with strong bipartisan support and co-author additions.
The main policy item was AJR 27, a resolution urging federal disaster aid for Los Angeles-area wildfire recovery, especially the Palisades and Eaton fires. Supporters from both parties emphasized the need for immediate, unconditional federal assistance for displaced residents, businesses, and communities still rebuilding, while some Republicans argued the state and local governments should move faster on permitting, recovery, and mitigation and criticized state spending priorities. After debate, the resolution was opened for co-authors and then adopted on a 68-0 roll call vote.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 133 on Girl Day by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, ACR 138 honoring FFA with 73 co-authors and voice adoption, and ACR 136 on Engineers Week with 69 co-authors and unanimous consent on the consent calendar. The chamber then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for Juan Antonio Pacheco and Paul L. McAiley, and adjourned until Monday, March 2, at 1 p.m.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- So the original purpose for the challenger was to say, is this person Republican enough to get a Republican
- Election Day, and because I had a member of the Republican Central Committee requesting to be a challenger
- The challenger, the chair of the Republican or Democratic Central Committee, has to give us four days
- According to Junction, it was filed by a Republican Central Committee member who did not get access by
- That ex parte communication and collusion with the county party Republican chairman, that judge was fired
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The Republicans have no plan to pay for this.
- I will repeat that: Republicans have no plan to pay for this. Will they cut public safety?
- There is, in fact, a vacuum of leadership, and that is coming from the Republicans in this legislature
- But today, Republicans in this chamber reject that.
- The Republicans in this chamber have no plan, no plan, Mr. Chairman.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- We need a Republican so that we can get started. We also need authors of bills.
- We need Republicans and we need authors of bills.
- So for all the staff watching this morning's hearing, go get your Republican, any Republican. we can
- He's now a Republican. Thank you. Mr. Chair. Thank you.
- Jackson so we're gonna get started without my Republican colleagues I'll take the conversation I decide
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Senate Republicans Introduce Minnesotans Safety First Plan - 02/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson.
- been a bipartisan priority in the past, and I'm hopeful it will continue to be supported by both Republicans
- There was really no input from any Republicans, and from my perspective, it wasn't a bill that Minnesotans
- There was really no input from any Republicans, and from my perspective, it wasn't a bill that Minnesotans
- There was really no input from any Republicans, and from my perspective, it wasn't a bill that Minnesotans
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- members of this committee, of our incredibly dedicated staff, both our Democratic staff and our Republican
- Jason Sisney, the Speaker's budget director, for their exceptional hard work, as well as their Republican
- We've heard loud and clear from our Republican colleagues and Democrats.
- Irrespective of their party, because this is not a budget that's about Democrats or Republicans, it's
- Chair, not one Republican... Like you, Mr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Hi, I'm Steven Barrasah with the Log Cabin Republicans of Sacramento, and we strongly support this bill
- I am with the Republican Party of Contra Costa County, and I strongly support this bill. Thank you.
- But our Republican colleagues, they don't want to talk about that.
- Republicans keep emphasizing how this bill protects women and girls.
- Are you a Republican? What is your family's background? Let's be better. Let's do better.
Summary:
The committee met on April 1, 2025, first adopting its rules and then taking up AB 89, a bill to require CIF to align girls’ high school sports with federal policy and restrict participation to biological females. The author and supporters argued the bill was needed to protect fairness, safety, privacy, and competitive opportunities for girls, citing individual student-athlete stories and examples of transgender participation. Opponents, including parents, athletes, advocates, and technical witnesses, argued the bill would stigmatize transgender youth, invite invasive scrutiny and harassment, and solve a problem they said was extremely rare or unsupported by data. After lengthy public testimony and debate, the committee rejected AB 89 on a 2-7 vote and sent it to the Committee on Education as a failed motion.
The committee then heard AB 844, a related measure framed by the author as restoring competitive integrity, protecting student privacy, and bringing California into compliance with Title IX and federal directives. Supporters, including Matt Walsh and a student athlete who said she lost a varsity spot to a transgender student, argued that sex-based sports rules are necessary because biological males retain athletic advantages and that California risks federal funding if it does not change course. Opponents, including educators, parents, LGBTQ advocates, and trans youth, said the bill would increase bullying, harassment, and exclusion, and that existing policies have worked without evidence of harm from transgender athletes. Public comment was again heavily divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript ends during public testimony on AB 844, before any final committee vote or action is shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- For 30 years, Texas Republicans have manufactured a crisis.
- I also know that Republicans don't want to pay another tax.
- Republican in Texas.
- The Republican Party planks the platform. You can't reconcile the two.
- I'm curious about the Republican opposition to this bill.
Keywords:
education savings account, educational expenses, certified educational assistance organization, school choice, funding, special education, tuition reimbursement, emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- aware of, and then we have some business to do, and then we will each be going to Democratic and Republican
- aware of, and then we have some business to do, and then we will each be going to Democratic and Republican
- Barkis, do you want to introduce the policy person for the Republican? Yes.
- , from the Republican members.
- Same places for Democratic and Republican caucus.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Jan 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- aware of, and then we have some business to do, and then we will each be going to Democratic and Republican
- Barkis, do you want to introduce the policy person for the Republican? Yes.
- , from the Republican members.
- Same places for Democratic and Republican caucus.
- Same places for Democratic and Republican caucus. I'll ask that the Democrats, caucus.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met for an organizational session and received a presentation from Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington State Ferries staff on recovery from the December atmospheric river storms. Committee members were introduced, and staff outlined a new process for submitting proviso and project requests through an online app, with members directed to work through their caucus policy staff. The chair also announced caucus meetings and noted staff changes for the session.
WSDOT and WSF described emergency response operations, including statewide activations, damage assessment, and the use of emergency declarations to speed repairs. Staff explained how they pursue federal reimbursement through FHWA Emergency Relief and, separately, FEMA for debris removal, while noting that permanent repairs still require environmental clearances. They reported more than 50 emergency work orders, 16 emergency contracts, about 107 road sites closed at one point, and an initial damage estimate of roughly $30 million.
Examples of storm damage and recovery included US 2 near Skykomish and Tumwater Canyon, US 12 near Naches, Highway 410, Highway 42 near Mount Baker, I-90 shoulder damage, and a major US 101 slope failure near Forks that will require longer-term geotechnical work. Members asked about environmental permitting, bridge impacts, flood coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers, and whether emergency declarations allow broader actions; staff said the declaration mainly speeds stabilization and contracting, does not change tolling authority, and does not waive environmental requirements. No votes were taken.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Trump is reinstituting existing laws to protect... or Republican Senate to deliver the one or Republican
- </c><03:52:25.359><c> inexplicably</c> congressional Republicans inexplicably congressional Republicans
- </c> more and call out my Republican more and call out my Republican colleagues.<07:22:18.638><c> So,
- They are Democrats,<07:55:14.878><c> Republicans,</c><07:55:15.520><c> and</c> Democrats, Republicans
- > down</c> congressional Republicans stare down congressional Republicans stare down both<08:17:53.040