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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.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Republican senator.
- And so we need to remember that the very first black elected official to this body was indeed a Republican
- Just like my constituents that I met with yesterday with Nicole Collier, who's not a Republican, he doesn't
- And 77% of Republican voters are in agreement. with raising the age to access an AR-15 to 21.
- Because after Parkland, they initiated ERPOs, and now... every Republican sheriff in Florida says these
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So I am calling upon my Republican colleagues.
- </c><00:30:54.720><c> I'm</c> upon my Republican colleagues. I'm upon my Republican colleagues.
- I don't care if you're a Democrat, Republican, I don't care what you are.
- </c><02:12:20.880><c> presidents</c> from Democrat and Republican presidents from Democrat and Republican
- This Republican Congress for 70 years.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Cedrick Frazier departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee May 18th, 2026
Local Government
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...
- I wish that this administration and the Republican majority in Congress did not pass H.R. 1, which created
- That's all this measure does, and frankly, respectfully, the administration and the Republican majority
Committee:
Senate Local Government
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Democrats Budget Rollout Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any response to that Republican criticism? I mean, that's...
- Our Republican friends say that frequently.
- I also recall there were very little Republican votes supporting the bills that we had to pass last year
- I also recall there were very little Republican votes supporting the bills that we had to pass last year
Summary:
Senate budget writers, led by Chair June Robinson with Senators Noel Frame and Derek Stanford, rolled out the Senate operating budget and described it as a difficult supplemental budget shaped by flat revenue growth, rising maintenance costs, and uncertainty from federal actions, including H.R. 1 and tariffs. They said the proposal aims to preserve core services such as K-12 education, health care, food assistance, housing stability, and long-term care while making targeted reductions and avoiding broad-based tax increases like sales, property, or B&O tax hikes.
A major focus of the discussion was how to pay for the Working Families Tax Credit and how to handle cuts in the Working Connections child care program. Robinson said the Senate budget uses policy changes, especially an attendance-based payment adjustment, rather than the governor’s proposed enrollment cap and waitlist, because lawmakers wanted to avoid destabilizing the child care workforce and reduce harm to families. She also said the Senate is open to negotiating with the House on the Climate Commitment Act use of funds for the tax credit, noting that the statute allows it, though some advocates oppose that approach.
The senators defended using $750 million from the rainy day fund, saying it was preferable to deeper cuts and still leaves reserves above $1 billion in the near term. They also argued that Washington’s revenue system is too dependent on property and sales taxes and that a future “millionaires tax” could help stabilize funding, especially for education and other core services. In response to criticism from educators and Republicans, they said the state has made progress on school funding and that rising program costs reflect increased need and utilization rather than waste. No votes were taken in the transcript, and the event was a budget rollout and press Q&A rather than a formal committee action.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Gun Violence Prevention Working Group Media Availability - 09/15/25
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Is there anything you've heard from Republicans that you'd be interested in working across the aisle
- What we want to hear from Republicans is that they want to do something about the issue at hand, which
- We're hoping we can get the votes. >> Is there anything you've heard from Republicans that you'd be interested
- What we want to hear from Republicans is that they want to do something about the issue at hand, which
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- also to the members, thank you for your hard work on questions on both sides of the aisle, both Republicans
- </c><00:03:51.360><c> Uh</c><00:03:51.599><c> both</c><00:03:51.840><c> Republicans</c><00:03:52.239>
- Uh both Republicans and of the aisle.
- Uh both Republicans and Democrats.<00:03:53.120><c> Um</c><00:03:53.360><c> you</c><00:03:53.519><c>
Bills:
HF2442
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
Keywords:
climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar incentive, Made in Minnesota, community solar gardens, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, grid-enhancing technologies, microgrid, University of St. Thomas, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, petroleum tank fund
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/11/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- With three parties in the mix here, the DMV, the Republican Elections Commissioner, and the Department
- So the Board of Elections, the commissioners of Board of Elections, Republicans and Democrats, would
- With three parties in the mix here, the DMV, the Republican Elections Commissioner, and the Department
- So the Board of Elections, the commissioners of Board of Elections, Republicans and Democrats, would
- And in your part of the state, that might be a Republican Party; in mine, it might be a Democratic.
Summary:
The Senate opened with routine business, including approval of the prior journal and several messages from the Assembly to discharge and substitute identical Senate bills. The chamber then took up a budget extender, Senate Print 10262/Assembly Bill 11295, which would appropriate $2.9 billion to keep state government operating through May 14 while budget negotiations continued. Senator O’Mara questioned the delay in reaching a full budget and criticized the lack of clarity on major policy issues, conference committees, school aid timing, and a proposed $1 billion utility ratepayer relief plan, arguing the state’s spending and affordability problems were worsening. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were in the final stretch and that the extender was necessary to maintain government operations. The extender passed 59-1 after being restored to the non-controversial calendar.
The Senate also considered a major election-law bill, Senate Print 88A, providing for automatic voter registration and pre-registration through DMV, Medicaid, and NYCHA-related transactions. Senator Walczyk’s proposed amendment to require voter ID was ruled nongermane, and his appeal was rejected. The bill prompted extended debate over whether the process would protect against non-citizen registration or instead remove barriers for eligible voters. Supporters, including Senator Gianaris, said it would streamline registration and help eligible but unregistered New Yorkers participate; Senator Zellner said it would strengthen the process. Opponents, including Senators Walczyk, Borrello, Helming, Rhoads, and Martins, warned it would shift responsibility away from bipartisan boards of elections, create administrative errors, and risk improper registration. The bill ultimately passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar, with senators explaining votes along party lines.
The chamber also adopted or advanced several resolutions and recognized guests. Senator Gallivan’s Police Week resolution drew remarks honoring fallen officers and law enforcement families, with Senators Chan, Rolison, Weik, Ryan, and Myrie speaking in support. Senator Sepúlveda’s resolution commemorating Dominicans in Albany was also discussed, with praise for the Dominican community’s contributions to New York and supportive remarks from Senator Chan. In addition, the Senate heard introductions for guests from Allen A.M.E. Church and the creators of the documentary “Teenage Wasteland.”
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Fraud with Training / Studying Seclusion in Schools / Lowering Costs for Communities Feb 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If you ask Senate Republicans, that's what it'll take to fight fraud in Minnesota. >> Our state agencies
- Now, Senate Republicans share their plan on how to stop the fraud and save taxpayers dollars.
- </c> session 20 25 people Republicans session 20 25 people Republicans Democrat<00:12:26.800><c> house
- And whether you're Democrat, Republican, left-wing, right-wing, middle-wing, libertarian, we should all
- And whether you're Democrat, Republican, And whether you're Democrat, Republican, left-wing,<00:16:59.040
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Oct 1st, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- As a matter of fact, I don't think there was any Republican input on these numbers.
- There's nothing bipartisan about this with respect to the engagement of the Republican leadership from
- I hope, my hope, as we move forward, that we are able to get Republican...
- Were any Republicans part of that legislative partner?
- And again, I think it's important that we as legislators, this is not a Democratic or Republican thing
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You're for the bill, but you're representing yourself and the Republican Party.
- I'm an integral part of the Republican Party. Is that a problem?
- Well, if you're speaking for them, yes, this is a legislative priority of the Republican Party.
- This bill is also officially opposed by the Republican Party of Texas.
- The bill is also officially opposed by the Republican Party of Texas.
Bills:
HJR58 , HJR63 , HB263 , HB542 , HB905 , HB 1288 , HB1402 , HB2003 , HB2262 , HB2323 , HB2429 , HB2876 , HB3019 , HB263
Committee:
House S/C on Transportation Funding
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, elderly, retirement, benefits, transit-oriented projects, constitutional amendment, state highway fund, funding allocation, voter approval, highway fund, funding, public transportation, transit projects, transportation, local transit, fund allocation, voting rights, election integrity, ballot access
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Funding Disability Services / Regulating Artificial Intelligence / Senate Media Service’s Upgrade Feb 23rd, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- about the needs and challenges this population faces and how the Senate can help this session is Republican
- about the needs and challenges this population faces and how the Senate can help this session is Republican
- We are here to be part of a conversation, to collaborate with our Republican and Democratic leaders alike
- </c><00:14:17.600><c> and</c> to collaborate with our Republican and to collaborate with our Republican
- issue this is a this is not a republican issue this is a Minnesota<00:15:52.639><c> issue</c><00:15:
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce committee approves bill to eliminate prohibition of cadmium in some products 3/5/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, that a Republican has brought a bill that wants to bring Minnesota in line with California, and
- Chair, that a Republican has brought a bill that wants to bring Minnesota in line with California, and
- He said it is actually a Republican working with two DFL members, so he is outnumbered 67 percent to
- ><c> actually</c><00:43:11.800><c> a</c><00:43:11.960><c> republican</c> California it's actually a republican
- California it's actually a republican working<00:43:12.760><c> with</c><00:43:12.960><c> two</c><00:
Summary:
The committee took up House File 737, which would amend Minnesota’s lead- and cadmium-related product restrictions and was re-referred to the Committee on Environment, Finance and Policy. Representative Bjorn Olson said the bill was prompted by a constituent who could no longer make cadmium-based art supplies in Minnesota, and he argued the law unintentionally swept in professional art materials that are used safely and are important to Western art culture. The committee first adopted the author’s A2 amendment, which broadened the bill to include additional exemptions beyond paint and pastels, including certain pens, mechanical pencils, and vehicle keys/key fobs.
Testimony in support came from Darren Reenie of Wet Paint Artist Materials and Framing, who said artist paint and related supplies account for a significant share of sales and that the ban threatens independent art supply businesses and artists’ access to essential pigments. Josh Fiser of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation supported the key and key fob exemption, saying the current law is overly broad, exposure risk is minimal, and Minnesota should align with California and European Union standards. Bill Morgan of the Arts and Creative Materials Institute and Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association also supported the amendment, arguing there was little scientific basis for including pens, mechanical pencils, and professional artist materials, and citing prior reviews in the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the European Union.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, through Assistant Commissioner Kirk Kadelka, opposed broad exemptions and emphasized that no amount of lead is safe for children. He said the law was based on evidence from consumer products associated with elevated blood lead levels and argued that safer alternatives exist for many of the items in the amendment, including pens, mechanical pencils, and some key components. He also raised concerns about exposure during production and disposal. Committee members questioned the scope of the exemptions and whether the industry had workable alternatives. The A2 amendment was adopted, and the bill was then advanced for further consideration and re-referred as noted by the chair.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (03/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- to try and draft worked with Republicans to try and draft something<00:25:31.520><c> that</c><00:25:
- And I will say I have spoken to Republicans, and they agree that this is a problem, that it's a bipartisan
- And I will say I have spoken to Republicans, and they agree that this is a problem, that it's a bipartisan
- And I will say I have spoken to Republicans, and they agree that this is a problem, that it's a bipartisan
- And I will say I have spoken to Republicans, and they agree that this is a problem, that it's a bipartisan
Summary:
The committee first returned to House Bill 157, which had been left pending from an earlier session. After correcting the procedural posture, the committee voted on a motion of ought to pass and it failed on a roll call. A reconsideration motion then passed unanimously, restoring the bill to the floor. Representative Turcot then moved ITL, explaining the committee believed there was a better path, likely through an ad hoc study and a future bill; that motion passed 9-2, and the chair said a minority report would be required and not to place the bill on consent.
The committee next took up House Bill 331, which would require the Secretary of State to publish the current location of bills on the website until gubernatorial action. Supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and legislative limbo after bills leave the House and Senate. Online testimony was reported as 116 in support and 4 opposed. The committee voted 11-0 to pass the bill and placed it on consent.
House Bill 347 followed, dealing with protections for legislators’ employment when serving in office. Supporters argued it would protect elected officials from employer retaliation and clarify existing law; opponents said it was an unnecessary mandate on employers and raised enforcement concerns, especially for out-of-state employers. The committee voted 8-3 to pass the bill, and a minority report was anticipated; it was not placed on consent. The committee then considered House Bill 605, which included student loan forgiveness provisions tied to legislative service. Members opposing the bill argued legislators are not state employees and should not receive that benefit, while others noted the bill’s employment-related provisions and the difficulty of meeting the hours requirement. The committee voted 11-0 to ITL House Bill 605 and placed it on consent.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 04/20/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- When the Republicans were in charge for 6 years, did they have a better record with regard to late bills
- When<00:03:57.560><c> the</c><00:03:58.200><c> Republicans</c><00:03:58.880><c> were</c><00:03:59.000
- ><c> in</c><00:03:59.120><c> charge</c><00:03:59.520><c> for</c> When the Republicans were in charge
- for When the Republicans were in charge for 6<00:04:00.000><c> years,</c><00:04:00.800><c> did</c><00
- However, my Republican author in bill.
Committee:
Senate Rules and Administration
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- 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
- All right, we're going to continue on with one more panel, and so that the Republicans and Democrats
- All right, we're going to continue on with one more panel, and so that the Republicans and Democrats
- will conclude our hearings scheduled for February 20, the Democrats will caucus in 102, and the Republicans
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
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:
- So, you know, in 2007 there was a bipartisan Next Generation Energy Act signed by Republican Governor
- So, you know, in 2007 there was a bipartisan Next Generation Energy Act signed by Republican Governor
- So, you know, in 2007 there was a bipartisan Next Generation Energy Act signed by Republican Governor
- So, you know, in 2007 there was a bipartisan Next Generation Energy Act signed by Republican Governor
- So, you know, in 2007 there was a bipartisan Next Generation Energy Act signed by Republican Governor