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• , against Republican, we have to have that open dialogue.
• If you're going to divide it into political, against Democrat, 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.
• I think all of us Republicans and Democrats, we need to encourage all of our colleagues.

Committee: House Special Committee on Property Tax Reform

Summary: The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform met for an open discussion, with no public testimony, to reset its work after the prior combined bill was separated back into two standalone measures. The chair outlined the current direction: House Bill 2780 would include Murphy’s Hancock fix, levy-by-subclass, commercial protection language, the 275-to-150 levy adjustment, and abatement provisions; House Bill 2668 would carry clear ballot language, no-tax-increase ballot measures, clarification of SB 190, and the SB 3 fix. Members also discussed whether additional ideas, such as taxpayer appeal protections and electronic filing, might be added later if they can be worked out. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Hancock-related “275 fix,” with members clarifying that the proposal would not move all districts to 275, but would prevent two known districts below that level from being forced down and losing significant revenue. Several members raised concerns about confusion in the field and the need to communicate clearly to school districts and superintendents what the proposal would and would not do. There was also discussion of new construction under Hancock, including whether certain redevelopment or replacement projects should count as new construction and how that affects school and other local taxing entities. The committee spent substantial time debating tax abatements, especially TIFs and similar economic incentives. Supporters of the language said the intent is to prevent taxing jurisdictions from treating abated revenue as if it were still available and then shifting the cost to other taxpayers; opponents questioned whether the language would improperly reduce revenue that communities had already decided to collect. Members also discussed whether the language should apply only to the entity adopting the abatement, and whether some abatements are better handled through separate legislation. Several members urged that any new ideas be referred through committee so they can receive proper vetting and fiscal analysis, and there was broad agreement to keep the main bills relatively streamlined while continuing to work on additional concepts separately.

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• Senate Republicans will caucus immediately. We have some guests. Thank you.
• Senator Warnick, will you be serving birthday cake in the Senate Republican caucus?
• Birthday cake in the Senate Republican caucus? You know, we talked about it.
• I'm asking the Republicans to get their lunch Thank you, Mr. President.
• I'm asking the Republicans to get their lunch and bring it to the caucus room as well in 10 minutes.

Bills: SB5223 , SB6071 , SB5966 , SB6061 , SB5520 , SB6016 , SB5890 , SB5973 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5536 , SB5879 , SB5899 , SB6190 , SB6086 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5924 , SB6134 , SB6263 , SB6282 , SB6302 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6096 , SB5970 , SB5609 , SB5827 , SB5862 , SB5880 , SB5901 , SB5943 , SB5971 , SB5975 , SB5981 , SB5988 , SB6097 , SJM8016 , SB5496 , SB5907 , SB6031 , SB6155 , SB6158 , SB6227 , SB5947 , SB6085 , SB6234 , SB6274 , SB6194 , SB5909 , SB5868 , SB6026 , SB6044 , SB6239 , SB5923 , SB6045 , SB6106 , SB6089 , SB6170 , SB5954 , SB5968 , SB5489 , SB5762 , SB5832 , SB5847 , SB5963 , SB5969 , SB6027 , SB6032 , SB6049 , SB6066 , SB6079 , SB6082 , SB6113 , SB6114 , SB6160 , SB6162 , SB6164 , SB6176 , SB6289 , SB6309 , SB6319 , SB6347 , SB6308 , SB6200 , SB6080 , SB5911 , SJM8014 , SB6177 , SB6052 , SB6182 , SB5828 , SB6335 , SB6017 , SB6346 , SB6262 , SB5470 , SB5990 , SB6244 , SB5961

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

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• They have independent Republicans.
• Thank you. is an element of trust in our republican is an element of trust in our republican form<02:
• It is a Republican bill.
• Would one of the Republican bill.
• <c> the</c><02:15:27.360><c> bill</c> Republicans please introduce the bill Republicans please introduce

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Senate Republicans caucus call. Senate Republicans caucus call.
• Senate Republicans, caucus call, please. Senate Republicans, caucus call.
• Senate Republicans, please take note of the caucus call. The Senate remains at recess.

Keywords: 983, senate, all

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• Senate Republicans will caucus immediately in the wings. Senator Warnick.
• And Senate Republicans will caucus immediately in the wings.
• And the Republicans will caucus in 30 minutes as well. Thank you.
• And the Republicans will caucus in 30 minutes as well. Senator Riccelli has moved to the Senate.
• I guess I'm being told the Republicans are not going to caucus.

Keywords: 904, all

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• got to make sure that we're going out and making our case to Minnesota voters of why to reelect Republicans
• Minnesota Senate Republicans are really looking at the safety of schools and communities, and that's
• Minnesota<00:07:52.479><c> Senate</c><00:07:52.880><c> Republicans</c><00:07:53.919><c> are</c><00:07
• :54.240><c> really</c> Minnesota Senate Republicans are really Minnesota Senate Republicans are really

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to the provisions of Section 59-904A, Idaho Code, the District 35 Legislative Committee of the Republican
• to the provisions of Section 59-904A, Idaho Code, the District 25 Legislative Committee of the Republican
• Idaho Code, the District 25 Legislative Committee of the Republican Party has submitted a list of three
• to the provisions of Section 59-904A, Idaho Code, the District 32 Legislative Committee of the Republican
• For Idaho, the change from the last administration to having a Republican in the White House is now night

Summary: The Idaho House convened for the opening day of the second regular session of the 68th Legislature, with ceremonial opening proceedings including the color guard, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance. The House received and filed several gubernatorial certificates appointing members to fill House vacancies, including Ann Henderson-Haws (District 16), Michael Veile (District 35), Donald Hall (District 25), and Aaron Bingham (District 32), and the Secretary of State’s certificate listing all House members for the session was also filed. The chamber then adopted House Concurrent Resolution 20, which authorizes a joint session with the Senate to hear the governor’s message, after suspending the rules by a 69-aye vote. The House also approved standing committee assignments for the session and filed a letter appointing an acting chief clerk. Committees were appointed to notify the governor and the Senate that the House was organized, and later to escort the Senate to the House chamber for the joint session. No substantive legislation was debated beyond HCR 20, and the House moved through organizational business only. In the joint session, Governor Brad Little delivered the State of the State and budget address, outlining his “Enduring Idaho Plan.” He emphasized continued tax cuts, reduced regulation, a balanced budget, protection of K-12 funding, support for Idaho LAUNCH, rural health care investments, water infrastructure, and maintaining the state’s AAA credit rating. He also highlighted public safety efforts, alignment with President Trump’s agenda, and Idaho’s defense of its women’s sports law. After the address, the Legislature voted to print the governor’s message in the House and Senate journals, dissolved the joint session, and the House adjourned until the next day.

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• I do think there is a misconception out there that the agriculture bill is a Republican bill.
• target down to a $15 million target, which is always a bummer, but I do want to give to both the Republican
• We had a much stronger bill coming off this House floor as Democrats and Republicans in the House.
• committee, Vice Chair Kozlowski, and a strong team on our side of the aisle, but a great team on the Republican
• Republicans, we will caucus in our caucus room upon recess.

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• that work as the ranking minority member of the Education Policy Committee, the mama bear herself, Republican
• We have 2011 legislators in the state: 100 are Republicans, 101 are Democrats.
• 2011 legislators in the state<00:10:11.360><c> 100</c><00:10:11.680><c> are</c><00:10:11.920><c> Republicans
• </c><00:10:12.480><c> 101</c><00:10:13.000><c> are</c> state 100 are Republicans 101 are state 100 are
• Republicans 101 are Democrats<00:10:14.160><c> we</c><00:10:14.279><c> have</c><00:10:14.680><c> never

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We're pleased to have with us today the following former Republican leaders.
• Entering my second term as leader of the House Democrats in a Republican-controlled state government,
• I have fully internalized it would be much easier on Republican-controlled state government, I have
• Speaker, I wish to announce that the Republican conference met yesterday and selected Representative
• Speaker, I wish to announce that the Republican conference met yesterday and selected Representative

Summary: The House convened for its organization session with prayer, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem, followed by introductions of guests including state officials, former House leaders and members, and members of the judiciary. The Secretary of State’s certification of the 2024 election was accepted as prima facie evidence of the members-elect’s election, a quorum was established, and the newly elected and returning members were sworn in by Florida Supreme Court justices. The House then formally declared the members duly elected and qualified to serve in the 92nd Florida House. The chamber proceeded to the election of Speaker. Representative Fentrice Driskell was nominated and seconded, and she delivered remarks emphasizing the role of the minority caucus, the need to address issues such as hurricanes, insurance and condo costs, gun violence, education, poverty, and protecting rights. Representative Daniel Perez was then nominated and seconded; after speeches highlighting his leadership and style, the House adopted a motion to dispense with the roll call and record a unanimous vote for him. Perez was sworn in as Speaker and said his priority would be serving the people of Florida, focusing on practical action, fiscal discipline, competition, and reducing barriers for residents and businesses. After the Speaker’s remarks, the House adopted House Resolution 1-0 establishing House rules for the 2024-2026 term, despite opposition from Representative Gottlieb, who argued the rules continued to restrict debate and limit the opposition’s voice. The House also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 2-0 establishing joint legislative rules. The chamber then appointed a committee to inform the Senate that the House was organized, elected Representative Wyman Duggan as Speaker Pro Tempore by unanimous vote, and announced party leadership and administrative appointments. The session concluded with motions to authorize technical corrections to the rules, spread the organization session remarks upon the journal, and adjourn sine die.

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• Just again yesterday, there was no Republican support for protecting people from future ICE incursions
• 17.160><c> yesterday,</c> there<00:05:22.000><c> was</c><00:05:22.440><c> no</c><00:05:22.760><c> Republican
• </c><00:05:23.400><c> support</c><00:05:23.960><c> for</c> there was no Republican support for there
• was no Republican support for protecting<00:05:24.800><c> people</c><00:05:25.640><c> from</c><00:05:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Assembly Republicans were caucusing. I was told nobody was interested in what we had to say.
• The Assembly Republicans were caucusing. I was told nobody was interested in what we had to say.
• These are the questions I've been asking my colleagues, my Republican colleagues, and one of them just
• And you're fiscal Republicans.

Keywords: 970, all

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• If you look at the bottom of House Bill 2074, you will find that the Republican legislature, quote, rejects
• That means that this Republican legislature believes What does that mean?
• That means that this Republican legislature believes that women should be civilly and criminally punished
• Now the second bill that the Republicans are talking about is a bill to throw in jail doctors and nurses

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Sarah Lee Davison of Tucson. Members also introduced numerous guests and advocacy groups in the gallery, including Aliento students for Education Day, gun violence prevention advocates, agricultural visitors, military veterans, and representatives of the Kino Border Initiative and Nucor Steel. The chamber then observed a moment of silence in honor of Andy Grosetta, a longtime Arizona rancher and cattle industry leader, after a proclamation was read memorializing his life and renaming a meat transparency bill the Andy Grosetta Act. The House entered Committee of the Whole and considered HB 2074 and HB 2148. HB 2074, described by supporters as a measure to strengthen mandatory reporting related to partial-birth abortion and verify compliance with existing law, drew sharp opposition from Democrats who argued it would criminalize medical workers and punish women seeking care; supporters said it targeted only those with direct knowledge of the procedure and protected unborn children. The committee adopted the Judiciary Committee amendment and then gave HB 2074 a do pass recommendation as amended. HB 2148, described briefly by its sponsor as a transparency bill, also received an Appropriations Committee amendment and a do pass recommendation as amended. The Committee of the Whole reported both bills back to the House, which adopted the report and referred HB 2074 and HB 2148 to engrossing. The House also announced committee meetings for later that day and the following morning, including Appropriations, Federalism and Military Affairs, Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, and Rural Economic Development. The chamber then adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• If you look at the bottom of House Bill 2074, you will find that the Republican legislature, quote, rejects
• That means that this Republican legislature believes What does that mean?
• That means that this Republican legislature believes that women should be civilly and criminally punished
• Now the second bill that the Republicans are talking about is a bill to throw in jail doctors and nurses

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The Rules Committee will meet immediately following recess in G3, and the Republicans will caucus immediately
• immediately following recess in G3 and immediately following recess in G3 and the<00:20:02.960><c> Republicans
• </c><00:20:03.520><c> will</c><00:20:03.760><c> caucus</c><00:20:04.240><c> immediately</c> the Republicans
• will caucus immediately the Republicans will caucus immediately following<00:20:05.120><c> rules</c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> did not have uh a Democrat or Republican did not have uh a Democrat or Republican lean<00:05:18.000
• Uh, your Republican lead, Senator Nelson, has had several discussions with me about this and has had
• Uh, your Republican lead, Senator Nelson, has had several discussions with me about this and has had
• But the budget bill Republicans in Congress passed last summer is very real and an existential threat
• Simply put, the Trump Republican budget subtracts close to 1 trillion, that's trillion with a T, from

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Select Subcommittee first took up adoption of three previously prepared nonpartisan committee summary reports dated October 15, November 13, and November 21. Senator Rasmusson objected to the lack of advance notice about the day’s testifiers and criticized the practice of having nonpartisan staff summarize what he described as a partisan agenda. The chair responded that the committee’s purpose is to gather information, not hear bills, and that the summaries were intended as neutral resources for the Senate. Senator Coopek moved adoption, the motion was opposed by Rasmusson and another member, and the motion passed. The committee then turned to the day’s hearing on federal impacts on Minnesota, with the chair focusing on federal funding threats and the effect of congressional budget actions on health care, especially in greater Minnesota. The first presentation came from the Minnesota Department of Health on the state’s rural health transformation work. Assistant Commissioner Carol Broom introduced the team and described the rural hospital transformation program as a major opportunity to invest in rural health, while acknowledging longstanding challenges such as demographics, transportation barriers, and the financing of care. Nitha Moibi outlined the state’s rural health chart book and data showing an aging population, workforce shortages, and many health professional shortage areas, and described proposed strategies including workforce pipelines, bridge payments for low-volume birth hospitals, telehealth access points, mental health urgent care, and chronic disease prevention. Acting Assistant Commissioner Anna Ashby of the Minnesota Management and Budget office explained the state’s application to CMS for the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was created in federal law and awarded Minnesota just over $193 million for federal fiscal year 2026. She said the application was shaped by public comments, stakeholder meetings, and legislative outreach, and included initiatives on preventive care, workforce, care access, behavioral health, and provider financial stability. She also reviewed implementation constraints, including a January 30 revised budget deadline, limits on administrative spending, restrictions on using funds to offset Medicaid losses, and the need to show measurable progress to remain eligible for future funding. The presentation noted that most year-one funding would go to rural hospitals, with additional support for federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, tribal partners, and technical assistance.

Transcript Highlights:

• about it and then, you know, yelling about the inaction that Republicans took is frustrating.
• about it and then, you know, yelling about the inaction that Republicans took is frustrating.
• about it and then, you know, yelling about the inaction that Republicans took is frustrating.
• about it and then, you know, yelling about the inaction that Republicans took is frustrating.
• about it and then, you know, yelling about the inaction that Republicans took is frustrating.

Committee: Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Some people don't understand that because some people think, well, here I am a Republican; I'm supposed
• to be supporting the Republican perspective.
• ><c> Republican</c><00:35:01.480><c> perspective</c><00:35:02.480><c> no</c> supporting the Republican
• here but they are also on Republicans here but they are also on division<00:47:46.960><c> two</c><00
• Um, you know, if they want to ask a question because you've got three Republicans from Division 2 that

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was the first session of a newly created House Education Funding Committee, which also handles career technical education and higher education legislation. The chair explained that the committee was split off from the larger education committee because of the high volume of bills in the prior biennium, and said its focus would be on education funding policy and related fiscal issues. He noted that the committee had already reviewed major topics with the Department of Education, including the foundation formula, building aid, career technical education, special education aid, catastrophic aid, and higher education funding, and that chancellors from the university and community college systems were scheduled to appear later that morning. The bulk of the meeting was an orientation on committee procedures and decorum. The chair reviewed attendance and replacement rules, hearing procedures, time limits for testimony, and how the committee would handle crowded hearings, early bills, and fiscal notes. He emphasized that hearings are not debates, that sponsors and co-sponsors may present but should not use their position to dominate questioning, and that the chair controls whether additional technical questions are asked of witnesses. He also stressed neutrality, saying members should not display buttons or placards or engage in running debates with testifiers, and that the committee should treat all testimony respectfully regardless of party or viewpoint. Additional housekeeping guidance covered security procedures, use of cell phones and computers during hearings, breaks and hydration in the dry hearing rooms, and courtesy toward the clerk and other staff. The chair also asked members to notify leadership in advance of absences and explained that some bills may require larger rooms or overflow arrangements. No votes were taken and no bills were acted on during this portion of the meeting.

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• It is Red Scarf Day with women leaders, members of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women joining
• I'm a proud MFRW member and I'm very humbled to welcome these Republican women leaders on Red Scarf Day
• Women joining us today from Republican Women joining us today from Western<00:06:55.120><c> Maryland
• these Republican women leaders on<00:07:09.440><c> Red</c><00:07:09.680><c> Scarf</c><00:07:10.000><
• So it's from the Republican side, even though we don't generally ideologically agree with necessarily

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, journalized the prayer, and recognized Read Across America Day with a special resolution congratulating the Maryland State Education Association on the program’s 28th anniversary. Senators also welcomed several guests and student groups, including Eleanor Roosevelt High School students, Maryland Federation of Republican Women members for Red Scarf Day, medical shadows from Johns Hopkins, a student page prospect, and a group from Matthew Henson Elementary School. The chamber then took up multiple Finance Committee consent calendars and individual local alcohol-related bills, all of which were reported favorably, adopted without objection, and ordered printed for third reading. Measures included changes to alcohol license fee refunds for uniformed service members, Anne Arundel County license classifications and compensation for liquor board officials, a Baltimore City racetrack license extension, a Cecil County license quota change, and new or expanded licenses for golf courses, sports venues, and barber shop/beauty salon establishments. The Senate also advanced bills on social work licensing, a rural readiness economic development program, a Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission extension, peer-to-peer car sharing insurance rules, telematics-based auto insurance disclosures and appeals, and veteran status notation on public profiles. Several bills were amended before being advanced, generally with technical or clarifying changes and no recorded opposition. Senate Bill 18 would create a provisional social work license; Senate Bill 351 would regulate insurer use of vehicle telematics data; Senate Bill 395 would revise insurance and liability rules for peer-to-peer car sharing; and Senate Bill 197 would alter comprehensive plan elements in land use law. Senate Bill 439, protecting fire and rescue public safety employees from adverse action based on medical cannabis certification, also moved forward without amendment. One measure, Senate Bill 69, which would make permanent the nonprofit navigator position in the Department of Commerce, was discussed at length after a member raised concerns about oversight of nonprofit grant funding. On request, the bill was special ordered to the next day for further consideration. All other bills discussed in the transcript were advanced to third reading by unanimous or near-unanimous voice action, with no recorded roll-call votes.

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• with Republican governors that did<00:05:03.440><c> not</c><00:05:03.600><c> get</c><00:05:03.840><c
• </c> from the Dakotas uh who are Republican from the Dakotas uh who are Republican who<00:45:20.960><
• This is where Donald Trump and the Republicans in Congress go looking for budget cuts.
• This is where Donald Trump and the Republicans in Congress go looking for budget cuts.
• in Congress go looking for Republicans in Congress go looking for budget<01:35:48.400><c> cuts.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all