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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Jul 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- the election even happens, in California we have an independent redistricting commission where Republicans
- some of the most competitive races in the country and gives the opportunity for any candidate, Republican
- It's interesting because I actually come from a relatively neutral district, equal to Republicans and
- And in the Arizona model, I believe that majority of Republicans were elected.
- Certainly to statewide office, there were Republicans elected statewide office.
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 2, 2025, with a quorum present and took up eight agenda items, including four consent bills. The committee first approved the consent calendar, which included SB 280, SB 621, SB 851, and SB 852, all moving forward without objection. The committee then heard several bills from Senator Umberg focused on election administration and campaign finance, along with SB 408 on voter-roll maintenance.
SB 249 would require county board of education elections to be consolidated with the statewide general election. Supporters, including the League of Women Voters, argued this would increase turnout and make those elections more representative; opponents, including Orange County education officials, argued it would override local control, increase costs, and add ballot fatigue. The bill passed 5-2 and was re-referred to the Committee on Education. SB 398 would make it a crime to pay or offer contingent payments or other valuable consideration to induce voting or voter registration, closing what supporters described as a loophole involving lotteries and incentives. It passed 5-0 as amended and was re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
SB 42 would remove the state ban on public financing for campaigns in general law cities and counties, allowing local voters to decide whether to adopt such systems. Supporters from Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and many local advocates said it would broaden participation and reduce the influence of big money; opponents raised concerns about taxpayer funding, guardrails, and local oversight. The bill passed 5-2 and was re-referred to Appropriations. Finally, SB 408 would require election officials to use U.S. Postal Service change-of-address data to help maintain voter rolls; supporters said it would improve accuracy and trust in elections, while one commenter questioned reliance on postal data. The bill passed unanimously 6-0 and was re-referred to Appropriations. The committee then completed the remaining roll calls and adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And many of your Republican colleagues have routinely supported funding for these programs.
- Speaker, probably in Republican circles, in fact I know this, there's probably a spectrum of beliefs
- Once again, these fires didn't ask Holmes, are you a Republican or a Democrat, when they became ash.
- I want to thank my Republican colleagues for wanting to extend this special session. that the governor
- Not one Republican voted last year to fund Cal Fire. Not one of them voted to fund Cal Fire.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee May 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They're Democrats, they're Republicans, they're people in the middle.
- I wish that this administration and the Republican majority in Congress... ...this bill.
- I wish that this administration and the Republican majority in Congress did not pass HR1, which created
- That's all this measure does, and frankly, respectfully, the administration and the Republican majority
Summary:
The Senate committee heard AB 1768, which would authorize Los Angeles County and Contra Costa County to place local sales tax measures before voters to help offset federal funding cuts affecting Medi-Cal, nutrition assistance, and related health and safety-net services. Assembly Member Brian and supporters argued the bill would preserve local control and allow voters to decide whether to raise revenue to prevent clinic closures, layoffs, and service reductions. Testimony in support came from the California Primary Care Association, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, labor organizations, Contra Costa County, and others, while the cities of Glendale and Burbank opposed the measure.
Committee discussion focused on whether the bill was an appropriate response to federal cuts or an unnecessary tax increase. Supporters said the measure did not impose a tax directly but simply let county voters decide how to respond to the funding losses. Opponents argued California and local governments should address spending and affordability concerns without additional taxes, and questioned whether the federal cuts were the sole cause of the budget pressure. Several members also raised broader concerns about cost of living, health care financing, and local versus state responsibility.
Senator Arreguín moved the bill for a due pass recommendation. The committee voted 5-2 to send AB 1768 to the Senate floor, with Senators Choi and Seyarto voting no. The bill was briefly held on call before the final tally was announced and the measure was reported out.
WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice Mar 31st, 2026
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Both sides of the aisle, Democrats and Republicans, working to take...
- Working together, both sides of the aisle, Democrats and Republicans, working together to make sure that
- fact that this committee is proposing a report for oversight that is proposing legislation after Republican
- After Republican leadership has already adjourned sessions in both the Assembly and the Senate, unless
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes HF2443/SF2216*, the commerce policy and finance bill 4/29/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Perryman, our researcher Ben Freeze, RCA on the DFL side, rather Jonathan Carter on the Republican
- RCA on the DF researcher um Ben Freeze RCA on the DF on<00:04:06.720><c> the</c><00:04:06.879><c> Republican
- </c><00:04:07.360><c> side</c><00:04:07.599><c> rather</c><00:04:08.080><c> Jonathan</c> on the Republican
- side rather Jonathan on the Republican side rather Jonathan Carter<00:04:09.280><c> and</c><00:04:10.000
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of my Republican colleagues have acknowledged that mistakes were made. So let's do something.
- So the Republicans, we have offered several bills.
- Because Republicans want to fund both public and private schools.
- Because Republicans want to fund both public and private schools.
- Earlier on, it was insinuated that Republicans, our hope, ...
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 3/17/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committees will now be co-chaired by Democrats and Republicans, with equal numbers of members on both
- House Republicans are here today with a simple message: we believe Minnesotans deserve tax relief, we
- House Republicans are here today with a simple message: we believe Minnesotans deserve tax relief, we
- Committees will now be co-chaired by Democrats and Republicans, with equal numbers of members on both
- House Republicans are here today with a simple message: we believe Minnesotans deserve tax relief, we
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans will caucus in the briefing room. Democrats will caucus in House Hearing Room C.
- Republicans will caucus in the briefing room. Democrats will caucus in House Hearing Room C.
- We have had no Republican input during the entire process as the state continues to drown in red ink.
- I'd say that the totality of Republican ideas reflected in this budget is minuscule.
- So the Republican input on this budget was like 0.0018%.
Bills:
HB2289
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- work with both Republicans and Democrats to<00:30:00.679><c> find</c><00:30:01.279><c> some</c><00:30
- </c> they see is that the House Republicans they see is that the House Republicans are<00:40:58.640><
- Maybe we'll see this happen in 2027, but maybe then we'll come back in 2026 session and the Republicans
- Maybe we'll see this happen in 2027, but maybe then we'll come back in 2026 session and the Republicans
Bills:
HF11
Keywords:
Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 30th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A number of Republicans there said they liked the bill.
- And if it's a good idea, you don't worry about Democrat or Republican.
- A number of Republicans there said they liked the bill.
- And I was like, I got to find a senator who's a Republican.
- And if it's a good idea, you don't worry about Democrat or Republican.
Bills:
HB1168
Keywords:
abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty
Summary:
The Senate first came to order after repeated quorum calls, then devoted a long portion of the meeting to farewell remarks for Senator Darcy Jech. Jech reflected on his 12 years in the chamber, his rural district, campaign experiences, major events during his tenure, and the importance of relationships, compromise, and service. Numerous senators followed with personal tributes, praising his steadiness, humility, faith, work on devotions and the Rural Caucus, and his reputation as a thoughtful, respectful colleague and family man.
After the farewell segment, the Senate moved to executive nominations. The chamber unanimously confirmed Sharon Shell Millington as Director of the Office of Juvenile Affairs, Clayton Bullard as Cabinet Secretary of Health and Mental Health, and Clayton Bullard as administrator of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. The Senate then approved a slate of Tier 2 nominations, including appointments to the Home Inspector Examiners Committee, the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology board, the State Fire Marshal Commission, the State Board of Health, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, the Forensic Review Board, the Oklahoma State Credit Union, the Health Care Workforce Training Commission, the Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Industry Committee, and the Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors.
No debate or opposition was recorded on the nominations, and the votes were overwhelmingly or unanimously in favor. After announcements, the Senate agreed to recess and then adjourned until Monday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 23rd, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, and if they don't do it, let's say the Republican Party says, yeah, we'll change ours, and the
- So we can have a Republican primary that allows no-party voters and a Democrat...
- A Republican primary that allows no-party voters and a Democrat primary that doesn't.
- The Republican Party does not have to match the Democratic Party's option and vice versa.
- PECs or the Democrat PECs if the Republican Party decides to allow them to do that.
Keywords:
travel expenses, reimbursement, state officials, US General Services Administration, disaster management, nominating petitions, unaffiliated voters, party primaries, political participation, elections, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, boards and commissions, public records, contact information, email addresses, phone numbers
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Civility in the Senate / Preserving the Past and the Present / Inspiring Legislators Through Art Apr 3rd, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Doesn't care if it's Republican or Democrat. >> That mentality led Republican Senator Zach Duckworth
- You can choose to work with a member of the DFL or Republican Caucus, or you can work with both sides
- I had the ability to work with both Republicans and Democrats and work with them all in a cohesive manner
- Senate's means working directly with the Senate's DFL<00:25:16.800><c> or</c><00:25:16.960><c> Republican
- members, you can find DFL or Republican members, you can find interviews<00:25:19.320><c> with</c><00
Summary:
This episode of Senate Spotlight focused on several nonpartisan Senate offices and programs that help lawmakers and the public understand the legislative process. It highlighted the Civility Caucus, where Republican Sen. Zach Duckworth and DFL Sen. Grant Hauschild work to build relationships across party lines, especially important in a closely divided Senate and during a bonding year that requires a two-thirds vote for infrastructure spending. Speakers emphasized that the caucus is about civility, empathy, and laying groundwork for future bipartisan work rather than guaranteeing agreement on specific bills.
The program also explained how Minnesotans can track legislative activity through the Senate Journal and the fiscal review. Staff described the Journal as a public record of votes, amendments, roll calls, and other actions, useful for checking how senators voted on bills that passed or failed. The fiscal review was presented as a nonpartisan, award-winning summary of the enacted budget, with examples of how readers can find spending details by page and a discussion of plans to make the document more interactive and web-based. Viewers were also directed to the Senate website to look up senators’ contact information and to the Legislature’s bill-tracking system.
Another segment covered Senate File 901, a bipartisan bill by Sen. Eric Pratt that funded an equine-assisted therapy program for first responders dealing with trauma. Testimony described how the program has helped police, firefighters, dispatchers, and correctional officers stay on the job and recover mentally, with lawmakers noting its strong support and practical benefits. The episode also featured Senate pages and interns, who described their behind-the-scenes work supporting committee meetings and learning the legislative process, and concluded with a segment on Capitol art and a new public gallery meant to inspire good government and showcase Minnesota artists.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- and Democratic members of our Republican and Democratic members of our body<00:09:03.760><c> in</c><
- The Republican caucus will be meeting and I believe the Democratic caucus may be meeting.
- </c><00:27:37.200><c> The</c><00:27:37.440><c> Republican</c><00:27:37.919><c> caucus</c><00:27:38.320
- The Republican caucus will taking place.
- The Republican caucus will be<00:27:38.720><c> meeting</c><00:27:38.960><c> and</c><00:27:39.200><c>
Keywords:
HB272, LASEA, AMSTEP, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, State Department of Education, teacher loan repayment, student loan forgiveness, educator shortage, teacher shortage, acute educator shortage, acute shortage location, public K-12 schools, school systems, math teachers, science teachers, computer science teachers, charter schools, failing schools, underperforming schools, teacher recruitment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Prioritizing Public Safety / Proposed Civil Commitment Changes / Supporting Education Pension Reform Apr 13th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- With me now is the committee's ranking minority member, Republican Senator Warren Liur.
- be leaning more in a less restrictive, less incarceration mode than what we would think in the Republican
- </c> ranking minority member, Republican ranking minority member, Republican Senator<00:01:22.240><c>
- </c><00:02:27.599><c> Uh</c><00:02:28.000><c> there's</c><00:02:28.319><c> also</c> Republican party.
- Uh there's also Republican party.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Announcement to Allow Rideshare Drivers the Right to Form a Union - 02/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- This year you have to get at least one Republican on board. Do you think you can do that with this?
- So I've been having a lot of my colleagues on Republican side and Democrat side, and they are having
- So I've been having a lot of my colleagues on Republican side and Democrat side, and they are having
- So I've been having a lot of my colleagues on Republican side and Democrat side, and they are having
- So I've been having a lot of my colleagues on Republican side and Democrat side, and they are having
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- the election ever happens, in California we have an independent redistricting commission where Republicans
- some of the most competitive races in the country and gives the opportunity for any candidate, Republican
- It's interesting because I actually come from a relatively neutral district equal to Republicans and
- In the Arizona model, I believe that a majority of Republicans were elected, certainly to statewide office
- There were Republicans elected to statewide office.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Staten Island overwhelmingly—Democrat and Republican, Democrat-elected officials included and Republican-elected
- I think that's why all of us, Democrat and Republican, run for office, hail from the great city of New
- Everyone was happy with it, except for the people who stand out, both Democrat and Republican, and it's
- going to destroy all those natural areas that we came together as elected officials, Democrats and Republicans
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Cities 1 met on May 14, 2026, with a quorum present and Chair Erik Bottcher presiding. The committee considered a series of bills affecting New York City and related tax, housing, and municipal issues. Early measures included a neighborhood small business rent increase exemption (S.1451A), notice to community boards before locating transitional housing (S.3884), a solar and energy storage tax abatement credit (S.4272A), towing protection enforcement (S.4793), safety policies and training for correction and health workers (S.543?), and a proposal to create the city of Staten Island (S.8578). Most of these bills were advanced to other committees after brief discussion and voice votes.
The most extensive debate centered on S.8578, which would incorporate Staten Island as a separate city. Senator Lanza argued that Staten Island has long been neglected by New York City, cited past referendums and historical grievances, and urged the committee to let the bill continue through the process. Chair Bottcher and other members responded that Staten Island is an important part of New York City and discussed housing, transit, environmental preservation, and the City of Yes zoning changes; several members said they did not support secession but were open to continued conversation about Staten Island’s needs. After debate, the bill was defeated in committee.
The committee also considered an artist housing preferences bill (S.9652), a facade-work tax abatement bill (S.9559), a parkland discontinuance measure (S.9987), and a credit/debit card surcharge prohibition bill (S.1005). S.9652, S.9559, S.9987, and S.1005 were reported out after voice votes. One homeless shelter placement bill (S.5554) failed. The meeting concluded after the final votes and adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Jan 13th, 2026
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
Transcript Highlights:
- We do want to begin by welcoming Morgan Branch, who will now be the Republican consultant to the committee
- Morgan does add this to the work he already does as the Republican consultant for the Senate Judiciary
- I know as the only Republican side member of the committee, I feel like I am the only one who has to
- rebut or defend the Republican principles.
- Who has to rebut or defend the Republican principles.
Summary:
The committee heard three bills. SB 73, by Senator Cervantes, would bar county registrars from allowing federal agents to inspect voting machines and was presented as a response to alleged federal interference in California elections. Supporters said it would help local governments defend election systems, while Senator Choi opposed it as unnecessary and beyond state authority, arguing federal law already governs access to voting equipment. The bill passed on a 4-1 vote to Appropriations after the call was lifted.
SB 401, by Senator Hurtado and presented by Senator Allen, would authorize the Fair Political Practices Commission to extend Form 700 and other economic-interest filing deadlines during declared emergencies. Testimony and committee discussion focused on whether the bill gave the FPPC too much open-ended discretion, with members asking for clearer limits on how long extensions could last and when they would apply. The author and FPPC counsel said they would work on clarifying the language, and the bill passed 5-0 to Labor, Public Employment and Retirement.
SB 46, by Senator Umberg, would give the Secretary of State authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential or vice presidential candidates from the California ballot, aimed at preventing a third presidential term. Supporters from CREW and a constitutional law professor argued the measure was constitutional and necessary to enforce the 22nd Amendment, while the Secretary of State’s office raised concerns about creating an investigative role and suggested alternative language or use of an independent special counsel. Members debated whether ballot eligibility determinations should be made at the state or federal level, and the bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. The chair then thanked committee staff and adjourned the hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Governor Walz Media Availaibility 6/4/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- What's it look like to get assurance from the Senate's Republicans on suspending the rules?
- look like to get assurance from the look like to get assurance from the Senate's<00:04:48.080><c> Republicans
- </c><00:04:48.800><c> on</c><00:04:49.199><c> suspending</c><00:04:49.600><c> the</c> Senate's Republicans
- on suspending the Senate's Republicans on suspending the rules?
- But against the backdrop of what you see in D.C., this is the contrast to that: the Democrats, Republicans
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- That is out with Republicans not voting. With Mr. Taganpaw voting no.
- That is out with Republicans not voting. Thank you. You are our cat champion, Mr. Lee. All right.
- Let's see, that is out with Republicans not voting, with Mr. Ta voting aye. Great. Okay, let's see.
- That is out with Republicans not voting. With Mr. Tengapon, Mr. Taw voting no. Oh, okay. Fine.
- That is out with Republicans not voting. Okay, we are waiting for Mr.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 23, 2025, with a large regular-order agenda and first approved a consent calendar covering many bills. Several measures were then heard individually, with most receiving support from sponsors and stakeholder groups and no formal opposition in the room, though some bills drew respectful opposition or no votes. The committee also read and deemed approved a lengthy suspense calendar before taking up additional bills and public comment.
Among the bills discussed, AB 263 would extend temporary flow regulations on the Smith and Shasta Rivers for five years or until permanent rules are completed; AB 309 would remove the sunset on pharmacists’ ability to provide sterile syringes without a prescription to support HIV and hepatitis prevention; AB 631 would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; AB 792 would allow consolidation of bargaining for court interpreters; AB 867 would ban cat declawing except when medically necessary; AB 1206 would require pre-approved housing plans for small residential projects; AB 787 would require health plans to better help patients find in-network providers; AB 596 would protect workers’ right to wear face coverings unless unsafe; AB 282 would allow housing providers to prefer voucher holders without violating source-of-income discrimination law; AB 738 would create a limited rebuilding exemption for disaster survivors from newer solar requirements; AB 566 would require browsers and mobile operating systems to make global privacy opt-outs easier; and AB 622 would clarify CDCR’s authority to award credits to people serving indeterminate sentences who complete rehabilitation programming.
Most of these bills were reported out on roll calls, often with bipartisan or limited dissent. AB 309, AB 631, AB 792, AB 867, AB 1206, AB 787, AB 596, AB 282, AB 738, AB 566, and AB 622 all advanced, while AB 263 also moved forward despite opposition from the Siskiyou Board of Supervisors and the California Farm Bureau. AB 622 generated the most extensive debate, with supporters emphasizing rehabilitation, parole-board review, and cost savings, and opponents warning about public safety and the impact on serious violent offenders. The meeting ended after brief public comment on several other bills on the suspense file and then adjournment.