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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul McQueeny Metcalf Phelan Raymond Smithy Thompson Turner Che King.
- Ian Paul McQueen that guy. Plan Raymond Smithy Thompson Turner Jingye.
- Darby Davis, Darren, Ian Paul. The Greenie Mecca. You? Raymond. Smithy? No.
- Karen, Ian, Paul McQueen. No. Smithy Thompson Turner Shaking.
- Paul Raymond Smith Thompson Turner. 15 ayes, 0 nays, motion prevails.
Bills:
HB 551, HB 1281, HB 1378, HB 1617, HB 2868, HB 2881, HB 3374, HB 4439, HB 4726, HB 4732, HB 4878, HB 4914, HB 4921, HB 4958, HB 5200, HB 5318, HB 5360, HB 5402, HB 5568, HB 5573, HB 5623, HJR 218
Keywords:
political contributions, address privacy, Texas Ethics Commission, election transparency, campaign finance, international organizations, World Health Organization, jurisdiction, state law, enforcement, United Nations, World Economic Forum, attorney general, Texas attorney general, state sovereignty, legal enforcement, Texas Attorney General, electric energy storage, municipal regulation, county regulation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Gary Paul, throughout his 30-year tenure, has worked tirelessly as a Geistown Borough road foreman while
- Gary Paul, throughout his 30-year tenure, has worked tirelessly as a Geistown Borough road foreman while
- Gary Paul, throughout his 30-year tenure, has worked tirelessly as a Geistown Borough road foreman while
- Gary Paul, throughout his 30-year tenure, has worked tirelessly as a Geistown Borough road foreman while
- Gary Paul, throughout his 30-year tenure, has worked tirelessly as a Geistown Borough road foreman while
MN
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 3/31/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Just say Paul in terms of priorities for bonding or other—there's not a lot of other cash.
- Paul and the Wild for all the time that they've been bringing up this proposal that they should look
- Just say Paul in terms of priorities for bonding or other—there's not a lot of other cash.
- Just say Paul in terms of priorities for bonding or other—there's not a lot of other cash.
- Just say Paul in terms of priorities for bonding or other—there's not a lot of other cash.
Summary:
House Democratic leaders and House Republican leaders announced a compromise set of budget targets reached Friday night, describing it as a numbers-only deal that leaves policy issues aside. They said the targets are the first step in the budget process: House committee chairs will write bills to fit the targets, those bills will go to Ways and Means, and later leaders will negotiate global targets with the governor and Senate. Leaders emphasized that the agreement reflects compromise rather than either party’s ideal budget, and that they will continue talks with Governor Walz and the Senate over the next several weeks.
The speakers highlighted what was not included in the deal, saying it does not target paid family and medical leave, earned sick and safe time, reproductive rights, or universal school meals. They said the House priorities that did make it in include housing, education, pensions, public safety, and transportation. On education, they said the compromise provides $40 million in new money in the first biennium for the READ Act and no cuts in either biennium, contrasting that with larger cuts in the governor’s and Senate proposals. They also said schools could still choose to fund unemployment insurance for school workers from existing resources, though it was not earmarked in the targets.
Leaders said the agreement leaves room for committee chairs to make choices within the targets, including in health and human services, where they described the target as a reduction in projected growth rather than a cut to existing appropriations. They said the budget plan sets aside discretionary inflation adjustments in the first biennium while preserving inflation indexing for items like the K-12 formula. They also said the deal improves the state’s long-term balance, with a projected $1.6 billion balance in the first biennium and a $1.3 billion deficit in the second, and that the House’s numbers do not include the same revenue assumptions as the governor’s and Senate’s plans.
In questions, leaders said conference committees will require majority support from both House and Senate conferees, and that the House will send equal numbers of Democratic and Republican conferees. They said the bonding bill size is still under discussion, but the adopted numbers would allow for roughly a $700 million general obligation bill. They also said large state spending for professional sports facilities is likely over, and explained that the press conference was held without Republican leaders for logistical reasons after the deal was reached late Friday.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Oct 15th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- If we're going to get her back, Paul, you can flag that as a little bit of a concern that they have not
- Paul, or whatever, I can give you my phone number too. OK. Paul, are you in touch? Yes.
- So maybe the better thing to do is, why don't you communicate with Paul?
- That way, Paul can communicate with the whole committee. Does that sound good? Mr.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, February 6, 2025.
- 00:15:04.160><c> legislative</c><00:15:04.839><c> Day</c><00:15:05.480><c> St</c><00:15:05.800><c> Paul
- </c> 2025 third legislative Day St Paul 2025 third legislative Day St Paul Minnesota<00:15:07.199><c>
- Paul Riverfront Hotel for a reception to come and see how we do things in Northeast Minnesota.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul.
- Paul. I've maybe testified on this St. Paul.
- Paul.
- Paul. I just wanted to live here in St. Paul.
- Paul stress that this is just not a St. Paul issue.<01:25:54.480><c> St.
Keywords:
groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- First of my introductions is a very dear friend of mine, the former airline CEO Paul Casey, and it's
- Paul, why don't you stand up and remain standing.
- Paul, why don't you stand up and remain standing.
- why don't you stand up stand up and Paul why don't you stand up stand up and and<00:10:33.279><c> and
- </c><00:10:33.560><c> remain</c> When I was first elected in the Senate in 1998 to the time that Paul
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS, HHS Public Hearings 03-24-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So for John Paul Moses III, are you present? Anybody here to testify in favor or against John?
- Anybody here to testify for John Paul Moses?
- John Paul Moses the third, are you present?
- </c><00:02:01.680><c> I</c> here to testify for John Paul Moses?
- I here to testify for John Paul Moses?
Summary:
The committee first considered a series of Governor’s Message nominations, largely to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and one to the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances. Testifiers and agencies spoke in strong support of the nominees, emphasizing their advocacy, community involvement, and lived experience. The committee heard from nominees and supporters for John Paul Moses III, Cynthia Fowler, Joshua Eay, Alicia Kim, Raymond Mamea, Maria Christina Valenzuela, Eden Watabayashi, Sierra Whiteside, and Brandy Lynn Macallani Hayen. After hearing testimony, the committee voted to advise and consent on each nomination, with the votes adopted by the members present.
The committee then took up SR 53 / SCR 69, which asks the Department of Health to convene a pharmacy benefit manager working group to improve transparency, fairness, and drug affordability. Supporters included the Hawaii Pharmacist Association, the University of Hawaii system, and several individuals, while the Department of Health said the issue is complex and may require additional support or a different structure. Members discussed whether the Department of Health should lead the effort or whether another entity, such as SHIPA with an appropriation, might be more workable; the Department of Health suggested a $100,000 appropriation could be sufficient.
Next, SR 56 / SCR 73 proposed a report on the developmental needs of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Wellness and Resilience supported the measure and asked for an extended deadline to the end of 2026, and several youth, mental health, and community organizations testified in support. The committee also heard SR 69 / STR 86 on creating an aeromedical services working group, with support from Air Methods, the Department of Health, and the Hawaii Medical Association, and SR 99 / STR 118 on studying the use of filtered catchment water for business activity, which drew support from the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association and comments from the Department of Health that the issue is complicated and should include the Department of Agriculture. No final votes on the resolutions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Republican Media Availability - 03/17/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul primarily. And the reality is this is a much broader issue going across the state.
- Paul primarily. And the reality is this is a much broader issue going across the state.
- </c><00:10:20.440><c> Paul</c> downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul downtown Minneapolis and St.
- </c><00:15:32.120><c> Paul</c><00:15:32.360><c> Torkelson's</c><00:15:33.000><c> bill.
- Paul Torkelson's bill. Is What's that? Paul Torkelson's bill.
Summary:
Senate Republicans discussed the governor’s supplemental budget and criticized proposed cuts to nursing homes, disability services, and counties, arguing the changes would hurt vulnerable Minnesotans and that the tax package would amount to roughly an $868 million increase. They said they were open to some family-focused tax provisions, such as an expanded child care or dependent credit, but opposed broader tax increases and several previously rejected ideas, including sales tax changes and a social media tax.
A major topic was fraud prevention and the Office of Legislative Auditor report on kickbacks. Republicans said the report reinforced their push for a statewide independent Office of Inspector General with a law enforcement division and a broader fraud definition, and they argued the office would have handled the cases more effectively. They also said they support the concept of an OIG bill but want only modest amendments, while criticizing House Democrats for resisting the law enforcement division and for raising constitutional objections they called a drafting issue.
The lawmakers also reacted skeptically to the governor’s proposed AI-related job development fund and $10 million in forgivable loans for businesses affected by Operation Metro Search, saying the aid would mainly benefit downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul rather than the broader state. They closed with broader comments that the session felt relatively normal and less intense than past years, noted ongoing work on a bonding bill, and joked about campaign politics, possible candidates, and even the idea of a Senate dog.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Mar 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, he's online. Oh, but Paul. Paul, he's online. Oh, but Paul in the hinterland.
- Representative Paul, I'm sorry, go ahead. It's negotiable.
- Representative Paul, I'm sorry, go ahead. Dealer license. It's a negotiable thing.
- Representative Paul, I'm sorry, go ahead. One last question, Mr. Chair. Yes.
- Paul was asking. So the way I understand it now is the Rivian won't be dealerships.
Summary:
The committee heard briefings and public testimony on three transportation bills. Substitute Senate Bill 6170 would raise WSDOT monetary thresholds for doing repairs in-house and for contracting work intended to support small, veteran-, minority-, and women-owned businesses, increasing the regular repair limit from $60,000 to $100,000, the emergency repair limit from $100,000 to $160,000 with annual inflation adjustment, and the contracting threshold from $100,000 to $160,000. The sponsor and WSDOT supported the bill as an efficiency measure; the fiscal note indicated no fiscal impact. Washington Federation of State Employees also supported it, saying the higher limits would let highway maintenance crews do more work in-house while preserving the existing work split with contractors.
Substitute Senate Bill 6225 would authorize new and expanded transportation general obligation bonds, including $1.1 billion for highway projects in the Move Ahead Washington account, $400 million for listed highway projects with cost increases, and a $500 million increase to the SR 520 bond authorization, while also ending issuance of certain older unissued bond authorizations after June 30, 2026. Committee members asked about debt service, bond capacity, and how the money would be allocated; staff said the projects would be handled through the budget process and that the bill was intended to provide flexibility. Labor and business groups supported the bill as a way to fund preservation and maintenance and provide predictability, while Transportation Choices Coalition said any bonding should be limited and paired with broader transportation funding reforms and protection for multimodal programs.
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6354 would allow certain qualifying U.S.-based battery electric vehicle manufacturers that have Washington service facilities and no prior franchise agreements to own and operate dealer licenses and sell directly, while also raising the dealer documentary service fee from $200 to $250 until the end of 2026 and directing part of the increase to an EV rebate program and the multimodal transportation account. Rivian and Lucid supported the bill as a compromise that would expand EV access and direct-sale options; Climate Solutions and the Port of Seattle also supported it, citing emissions reduction and affordability goals. Washington State Auto Dealers Association supported the compromise, saying it strengthens franchise protections while allowing limited direct sales. Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM, and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation opposed the bill, arguing it creates special treatment and weakens the franchise system, and some urged added consumer protections, service requirements, or bonding. The committee took no final action and closed the public hearings after testimony.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul. Those are actually city facilities.
- Paul.
- Paul.
- Paul but the entire region.
- My name is **Paul Panosky**.
Bills:
HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125
Keywords:
HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House veterans panel OKs bill to aid struggling American Legion, VFW posts 2/12/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul here, Post 577, a post which has struggled with its property taxes and has faced setbacks because
- Paul Press, and they're at risk of losing their building.
- <00:04:33.720><c> here</c><00:04:34.240><c> post</c> Paul here post Paul here post 577<00:04:36.199><
- </c><00:04:47.880><c> press</c><00:04:48.880><c> um</c> the Star Tribune and St Paul press um the Star
- Tribune and St Paul press um and<00:04:49.520><c> they're</c><00:04:49.720><c> at</c><00:04:49.880><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Republican Media Availability 4/.28/26 Apr 29th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul is going to be dictating to Minnesota what a one-size-fits-all policy?"
- Paul." And my fear was actualized over the last 8 years.
- Paul coming down. That's what One Minnesota meant to the governor.
- Paul." Paul." Paul."
- Paul coming down. That's what from St. Paul coming down.
Summary:
Republican legislative leaders reacted critically to Governor Walz’s speech, saying it was divisive and focused too heavily on Democratic priorities rather than unity or bipartisan work. Speaker Daudt and Majority Leader Liska argued the governor ignored the state’s affordability problems, including high property taxes, rising business costs, and what they described as mandates imposed under full Democratic control. They also said the speech downplayed poor educational outcomes and failed to offer a unifying vision for the final weeks of session.
A major theme was fraud and accountability. Leaders said the governor waited too long to address the state’s large fraud scandal and then deflected blame to other states. They said Minnesotans want accountability and affordability, and they pointed to the House Fraud Committee and the Senate’s OIG bill as examples of anti-fraud work Republicans say Democrats have blocked. They also criticized the governor’s tax proposals as a “bait and switch,” arguing that promised tax cuts would be offset by new taxes on services and banking fees.
The discussion also touched on school safety, gun policy, child care credits, and the HCMC bailout. Republicans said they were willing to work on bipartisan school safety measures, including mental health supports and funding for public, private, and charter schools, but believed gun-control proposals lacked the votes. On the child care credit, leaders said they would keep evaluating it but were concerned about future deficits and the need for a pay-for. In response to questions, they said they were not surprised HCMC was not mentioned and said conversations were continuing. One leader also objected to the governor’s comments about voting access for people of color, calling them disrespectful.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Feb 26th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul R. Feeney. Dylan A. Fernandes. Barry R. Finegold. Barry R. Finegold. Cindy F. Friedman.
- Paul W. Mark. No. Liz Miranda. No. Mark C. Montigny? No. Michael O. Moore. Patrick M. O'Connor.
- Paul Feeney. No. No. Joan B. Lovely. No. Paul W. Mark? No. Liz Miranda. Mark C. Montigny? No.
- Paul R. Feeney? No. Dylan A. Fernandes? No. Patricia D. Jehlen? Patricia D. Jehlen? No. Connor?
- Paul Mark. Yes. Liz Miranda. Yes. Mark Montigny. Yes. Michael Moore. Patrick O'Connor.
Summary:
The Senate considered and amended House 4769, a major higher education bond bill titled an act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher education transformation (the BRIGHT Act). Members adopted a series of amendments funding deferred maintenance and capital projects at public colleges and universities, including MassBay Community College (HVAC and window replacement), Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Springfield Technical Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Worcester State University, Quinsigamond Community College, Roxbury Community College, UMass Boston, Middlesex Community College, Salem State University, Berkshire Community College, and MCLA. Several amendments were rejected, including proposals related to a sustainable hand hygiene program, board membership, and some other institutional or policy changes, while a number of amendments were held or withdrawn. The bill ultimately advanced through third reading and was passed to be engrossed by a unanimous roll call, with senators emphasizing the need to address deferred maintenance and modernize higher education facilities statewide.
A major floor debate centered on an amendment by Senator Tarr to dedicate $300 million of Fair Share surtax revenue to K-12 education. Supporters argued that many school districts face rising costs, minimum aid, and an outdated Chapter 70 formula, and that the amendment would create a marker for future reform. Opponents said the Commonwealth already dedicates substantial surtax and other funding to K-12 education and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After a roll call, the amendment was rejected. The Senate also rejected several Tarr amendments on fiscal safeguards, equity analysis, bond covenant requirements, and Chapter 62F taxpayer protections, while adopting others related to UMass Gloucester Marine Station housing and coastal erosion work, and to modernizing Massachusetts State College Building Authority bonding and office-location rules.
The chamber also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Bolton Police Chief Luke Hamburger, who was remembered for his service, leadership, and community ties. Before adjournment, senators took brief statements on other issues, including a call for greater awareness of rare diseases and the need for improved access to diagnosis and treatment. The Senate also approved extension orders giving committees additional time to report on pending environmental and municipal bills, and it set its next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Dean Bo Gonzalez, Goodwin, Hopper, Morgan, Paul, Spiller, Wharton. OK.
- Uh, members, any questions of, uh, Representative Paul?
- Chairman and members, thank you for considering, uh, Bill HB 3042 and thank you, Representative Paul,
- Representative Paul has done a terrific job of, of laying out some of the, uh, reasons for this bill.
- Thank you, Representative Paul. If there's no objections, HB 3042 will be left pending.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, present. Spiller, present. Wharton, present. Okay, a quorum is present.
- The Chair lays out House Bill 3042 and recognizes Representative Paul to explain his bill.
- Members, any questions for Representative Paul? Hearing none, the Chair calls Michael Schnatter.
- Bill HB 3042, and thank you, Representative Paul, for sponsoring this bill.
- If not, the Chair recognizes Representative Paul to close on the bill.
Bills:
HB854, HB 1052, HB1642, HB2076, HB3042, HB3695, HB3787, HB4062, HB4092, SB213, SB493, SB896, HB5519, HB4635
Keywords:
insurance, replacement cost, homeowner's policy, renter's policy, condominium insurance, property damage, claims process, telemedicine, teledentistry, telehealth, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, out-of-state services, anxiety, pain management, contraceptive devices, women's health, medical procedures, healthcare, laboratory
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 3/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, and I'm here today to advocate for House File 2215, which is a state-run, low-cost auto insurance
- Paul in Minnesota Foundation, and I am here in support of the Minnesota Lifeline program, House File
- Paul has identified ZIP code 55106 as having one of the highest eviction rates in the region, with $53
- for the St Paul in Minnesota foundation<00:02:21.400><c> and</c><00:02:21.560><c> I</c><00:02:21.680
- has identified zp the city of St Paul has identified zp code code code 55106<00:02:36.480><c> as</c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul Public Schools and St.
- </c> Partnerships 10 years with St Paul Partnerships 10 years with St Paul Public<01:33:52.639><c> Schools
- </c> with St Paul public schools and St Paul with St Paul public schools and St Paul Federation<01:34
- </c> license to date 95 dedicated St Paul license to date 95 dedicated St Paul Public<01:35:18.040><c
- </c> for our longstanding partner St Paul for our longstanding partner St Paul Public<01:35:29.480><c
Keywords:
teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the committee, actually, Paul stole a little bit of my thunder there.
- Paul, did I hear you say that 1789, which was the product of those conversations, would be acceptable
- That's for all three of you, not just for Paul, although I was looking at you, Paul.
- So this is for Paul.
- With that, Paul, you're off the hook for my question, because Matt clarified that there was stakeholder
Keywords:
natural climate solutions, ecosystem services, revenue generation, economic opportunities, environmental policy, water rights, adjudication, Columbia River, environmental impact, natural resources, tribal members, fish and wildlife, commission, indigenous rights, state regulation, 904, all