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• Recently, my Democratic crime.
• And House Democrats are ready to take on these challenges and fight for all Americans.
• And I am proud to lead Democrats in fighting back.
• ,</c> a very proud liberated Democrat, a very proud liberated Democrat, unbought, unbought, unbought,
• Proud to be a liberated Democrat.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Senator Epsey, do you want to announce our Democratic Caucus?
• On Monday, May 4, the Democratic Caucus will meet in the Democratic Caucus room at 9:45 in the morning

Keywords: 1182, all

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• And Democrats and Republicans that day.
• </c><00:45:06.240><c> or</c> not do it because they were Democrats or not do it because they were Democrats
• :06:18.560><c> to</c><03:06:18.800><c> place</c> fought Democratic efforts to place fought Democratic
• None of the them are Democrat.
• </c><04:27:55.520><c> that</c> Democratic amendments are ones that Democratic amendments are ones that

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Senator Epsey, do you want to announce our Democratic Caucus?
• On Monday, May 4, the Democratic Caucus will meet in the Democratic Caucus Room at 9:45 in the morning

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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• </c><00:14:24.079><c> Party</c><00:14:24.320><c> of</c> support from the Democratic Party of support
• from the Democratic Party of Hawaii<00:14:24.839><c> Education</c><00:14:25.320><c> Caucus.
• </c><00:22:47.320><c> Party</c><00:22:47.840><c> of</c> in support from Democratic Party of in support
• Members, we do have written testimony in support from the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus
• Party of Hawaii Education Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus,<00:26:22.679><c> as</c><00:26

Bills: SB2567, SB2448, SB3046, SB2231, SB2526

Keywords: harassment, restraining order, temporary restraining order, injunction, protective order, public employer, public servant, public employee, government employee, state employee, legislator, judge, judicial branch, executive branch, local government, political subdivision, workplace violence, threats, stalking, employee safety

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• Democrats will be returning to the caucus room as well.
• Democrats will &gt;&gt; Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• Democrats will be<00:05:24.639><c> returning</c><00:05:24.880><c> to</c><00:05:24.960><c> the</c><00:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senate Democrats will meet around the podium here for a brief caucus as well. Thank you.
• Senator Costa asks the Democrats to meet around the podium.
• Senator Costa asks the Democrats to meet around the podium.
• And I think, as many folks in this room know, our Senate Democratic caucus for a good period of time
• minimum wage bill, and Senate Democrats have made it clear that this issue deserves action.

Keywords: Scheduler, 972, senate, all

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• It is democratically valuable. We also have decades of practical evidence from other states.
• the committee to view election day registration as a practical administrative reform with clear democratic
• Massachusetts has long taken pride in civic participation and democratic inclusion.
• We were also endorsed by the Democratic Party of Massachusetts, which I'm very grateful for, and their
• infrastructure to increase the opportunities for people to actively engage in our electoral and democratic

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a hearing on Initiative Petition 25-01, H.5-001, an act relative to election day registration. The co-chairs explained the Article 48 initiative process and noted that the committee must report on the petition to the legislature. The hearing focused on how election day registration differs from same-day registration, how it is used in other states, and what implementation would require in Massachusetts. Three expert witnesses testified in support of the concept. A Northeastern University political science professor said the research shows election day registration would likely increase turnout, especially among younger voters, renters, recent movers, and other underrepresented groups, while requiring planning, training, and funding. A National Conference of State Legislatures policy analyst described how election day and same-day registration work in other states, including proof-of-residency and ID requirements, provisional ballot options in some states, and the need for updated voter systems and staffing. An MIT election administration professor said the proposal is mainstream, likely popular with Massachusetts voters, and administratively workable if the state addresses workload, wait times, and system integration. Committee members asked about costs, residency documentation, use of Real ID, provisional ballots, rural polling places, and whether election day registration could increase lines or discourage advance registration. Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin and volunteer proponent Norma Shulman testified in favor of the petition. They argued that election day registration would help eligible voters who miss deadlines or move before an election, reduce reliance on provisional ballots, and improve participation. Galvin said the proposal includes a 10-day reconciliation period and would likely require additional staffing and possibly technology, but he viewed the reform as worth the cost and consistent with broader election reforms. Shulman said voters she encountered during the signature drive strongly supported the measure and viewed it as common sense. In questioning, Galvin said the measure would help voters who move within a community or arrive at the polls unregistered, and he said many provisional ballots are not counted because of eligibility or registration problems. Opponents from the Massachusetts Municipal Association and the Massachusetts Town Clerks Association argued that while expanding access is important, election day registration would add to already heavy workloads for local clerks, who are managing early voting, vote-by-mail processing, and election-day operations with limited staff and resources. They said any major election change should be developed through the traditional legislative process with direct input from local officials, and they urged caution until municipalities receive more administrative and financial relief. The hearing then moved into the public testimony section, beginning with a representative from Mass for Fair Elections.

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• Pamela Dawkins, Saint John County Democratic Party waving in opposition.
• Susan Horowitz, Chair: Saint John Democrat Party waving in opposition.
• Pamela Dawkins, Saint John's Democrat Party waving in opposition.
• Barbara Poynter, Saint John Democrat Chair: Party waiving in opposition.
• Chair: John Democrat Party waving in opposition. Lisa Lloyd waving in opposition.

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• It's been a bipartisan group, which includes Jenny Cleorne and Norris on the Democrat side.
• Bipartisan group, which includes Jenny Cleorne and Norris on the Democrat side.
• And so we just kind of ran out of runway because, to just remind everyone, Democrats missed the first
• everyone, Democrats missed the first<00:19:45.520><c> 23</c><00:19:46.000><c> days</c><00:19:46.160>
• This has been a top priority for House Republicans and for Democrats.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House Fraud and State Agency Oversight Chair Kristen Robbins and Vice Chair Patti Anderson reviewed the committee’s first session, saying its work focused on exposing fraud, identifying gaps in statute and agency tools, and creating a public whistleblower portal (mnfraud.com). Robbins said the committee helped drive bipartisan opposition to legislatively named grants/earmarks, and that committee testimony from agencies, the Office of Legislative Auditor, and the Office of Grants Management led to late-session committee bills on issues such as a state kickback statute and required grants-management training. She also said the portal received 530 submissions in its first week, which the committee will review over the interim. Members emphasized the need for stronger statewide oversight of grants and fraud prevention. Anderson said existing agency inspector general structures have not worked well and described a bipartisan effort to create a statewide Office of Inspector General with full investigatory authority. Robbins said the Senate version was moving through finance and expected on the floor soon, with the governor indicating he would sign it. Walter Hudson argued that hearings showed agencies often focus on paperwork and compliance checkboxes rather than actually preventing fraud, citing conflict-of-interest attestations and the Feeding Our Future-related testimony as examples. Jim Nash said the state government finance bill includes funding for anti-fraud efforts through the Office of the Auditor and related provisions. In response to questions, Robbins said the committee tried to remain bipartisan despite a 5-3 Republican majority, and that members had handed significant allegations to law enforcement when appropriate. She said the committee did not need subpoena power this session because it is an oversight body, not a law-enforcement body. On legislatively named grants, Robbins said the goal is to change legislative culture rather than impose a formal ban, and she expects future policy to require front-end risk review, 990 review, and capacity checks before such grants are approved. Anderson added that the House and Senate versions of the inspector general bill differ on branch placement and law-enforcement authority, and that the House will decide whether to accept the Senate version once it comes back from finance and the floor.

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• Instead of bringing up yet another bill that won't become law, Republicans should work with Democrats
• Democrats are working to ensure that life is a little bit easier and a little bit more affordable for
• </c><00:18:07.840><c> vote</c><00:18:08.640><c> yeah</c><00:18:08.919><c> you</c> could get a democratic
• vote yeah you could get a democratic vote yeah you know<00:18:09.320><c> there's</c><00:18:09.600><c
• and Republicans um numbers of Democrats and Republicans um those<00:19:42.000><c> are</c><00:19:42.120

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Democrats and Republicans have to stand up for the men and women who are risking their lives to keep
• He has worked well, both with Republicans and Democrats.
• Thank you to each of the individual members of this committee, both Republican and Democrat, as well
• And again, I think this leftist movement that the Democrats have been captured by, they totally lost
• It's not a Democrat-Republican thing.

Keywords: Department of Justice, nominations, Assistant Attorney General, civil rights, enforcement, committee discussion

Summary: The meeting covered important discussions surrounding key nominations in the Department of Justice, specifically for the roles of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and the Office of Legal Policy. Various committee members took turns to express their views on the nominees, emphasizing the implications of their potential confirmation on civil rights enforcement in the country. Alongside the committee discussion, the nominees provided insights into their professional backgrounds and how their experiences align with the responsibilities of the positions for which they have been nominated.

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• The focus really shouldn't be on what's best for Republicans, what's best for Democrats.
• The focus really shouldn't be on what's best for Republicans, what's best for Democrats.
• Democrats and Republicans aren't always going to agree on the issues, but we can be respectful and we
• </c><00:18:33.799><c> and</c><00:18:34.000><c> Republicans</c> try to bring Democrats and Republicans
• try to bring Democrats and Republicans together<00:18:35.159><c> in</c><00:18:35.280><c> the</c><00:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When was the last time we had a Democratic governor in this state?
• If we get a Democratic governor, Democrats in charge, and they appoint a whole bunch of liberal judges
• 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.
• majority of the legislature controlled by Democrats.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• You know, I, I'm a Democrat. Right. I don't care.
• parties and the Democrat attorneys general.
• Democrat, here is your voter registration. You're OK on this.
• I'm a Democrat. Here, give me your vote registration.
• I love the guy, he's really good, you know, you know, he's a great Democrat.

Bills: HB304

Keywords: franchise tax credit, food desert, grocery store, healthy corner store, nutrition assistance, economic development, public health

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• that The Crossfire Hurricane was based upon fraudulent, discredited information paid for by the Democratic
• However, Democrats on the committee say you don't have experience.
• I've served that mission in both Democratic and Republican administrations, and it is the one mission
• Let me ask you a simple question because from the questioning from my Democrat colleagues they might
• He has been critical in Republican and Democratic administrations. Won't you object to his firing?

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• There are things in here for Democrats.
• And again, if I in here for Democrats.
• ><c> or</c> Whether they support Democrats or Whether they support Democrats or Republicans,<01:15:17.120
• George Soros and Alex Soros can still donate to the Democrat party.
• </c><02:21:12.160><c> representative</c> attorneys for a Democrat representative attorneys for a Democrat

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have seven bills on the agenda today, as well as caucus time for both Republicans and Democrats.
• One of the common grounds, I think, of Republicans and Democrats is we do take the Fourth Amendment fairly
• And we like to ensure that... ...and Democrats is we do take the Fourth Amendment fairly seriously, and
• All right, we're going to continue on with one more panel, and so that the Republicans and Democrats
• And with that, we will conclude our hearings scheduled for February 20, the Democrats will caucus in

Summary: The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. On SB 5906, the SAFE Act, staff and Sen. Hansen described protections limiting immigration enforcement access to non-public areas in schools, early learning settings, higher education, health care facilities, adult family homes, and ballot-processing areas, and restricting collection of immigration-status information. Supporters said the bill would clarify and strengthen existing Keep Washington Working policies, while some witnesses requested amendments to better define health care facilities, clarify adult family home and election-related provisions, and keep Section 6 on ballot security. Some members questioned the factual basis for reported ICE activity near schools and daycares and the distinction between judicial and administrative warrants. The committee also heard SB 5886 on personality rights and forged digital likenesses. Staff explained that the bill would add digitally created or modified likenesses to the Personality Rights Act, raise civil penalties, and allow recovery of actual and non-economic damages in forged-digital-likeness cases. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to address AI deepfakes and identity misuse while preserving satire and fair use; student and advocacy witnesses supported the measure as a way to protect students and victims of digital impersonation. The committee then heard SB 5169, which expands child hearsay and closed-circuit testimony rules to older children and additional offenses. Prosecutors and forensic interviewers supported the bill as necessary in trafficking and child abuse cases, while defense advocates opposed it as an overbroad expansion that could raise confrontation-clause issues and create legal challenges. Additional hearings included SB 5865, which would move garnishment form updates from statute to the Washington Pattern Forms Committee; judges supported it as a way to fix a wage-withholding calculation error and allow future updates without legislation. SB 5912 would reinstate the Indigent Defense Task Force to study statewide public defense delivery and recommend sustainable reforms; counties, the Office of Public Defense, and defense groups supported it. SB 6009 would make permanent the current process for direct review of administrative decisions by the Court of Appeals and retain land-use transfer provisions; a Court of Appeals judge supported the bill. SB 6087 would extend limited liability for donations of children’s items to religious organizations and add strollers and car seats, with support from Zero Waste Washington. The committee did not take final votes on these bills during the hearing.

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• It would be really nice if our Democrat bill could come to this committee, and if any of you would be
• , against Democrat and Republican, against Republican, we have to have that open dialogue.
• I don't care if an idea comes from a Republican colleague or a Democrat colleague.
• It was not a Democrat amendment, so I'm going to help kill it. I just simply misread the wording.
• I think all of us Republicans and Democrats, we need to encourage all of our colleagues.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Let's quit bottling it up and seeing the gymnastics the Democrats will do to block this.
• Everything we've heard from the Democrats is against this motion.
• Let's quit bottling it up and seeing the gymnastics the Democrats will do to block this.
• Everything we've heard from the Democrats is against this motion.
• Everything we've heard from the Democrats is against this motion.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all