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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:36 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Representative Elaine Sina-Cortez, and my co-sponsor is Republican Caucus Chair Rebecca Dow
- If Republicans take power in both chambers of the legislature and take the governorship, there would
- Both parties have to work... ...as a Democratic solution or a Republican solution.
- So it could very well be that next January there would be a Republican taking over as governor.
- Or you could have a Republican appointing a Democrat who's a social worker, but who taught at one of
Keywords:
Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility oversight fund, public utilities, utility regulation, commissioners, commission staff, chief of staff, ethics, Gift Act, revolving door, post-employment restrictions, consumer complaints, telecommunications, pipeline safety, natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, license fees, regulatory oversight, administrative cleanup
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- The FDA has shared survey results that over 85% of both Democratic- and Republican-identifying adults
- The FDA has shared survey results that over 85% of both Democratic- and Republican-identifying adults
- This bill was sponsored by Democratic Senator Cory Booker and co-sponsored by four Republicans, four
- Carter with a bipartisan group of 46 co-sponsors made up of 22 Republicans and 24 Democrats.
- Republicans have room B-18.
Keywords:
small loans, consumer protection, financial regulation, lending limits, credit access, animal testing, alternatives, ethical research, animal welfare, scientific methods, infrastructure, protection, safety, security, state regulations, public safety, insurance fraud, law enforcement, crime, penalties
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- House delegation in Washington State is eight Democrats and two Republicans.
- We're at 8-2 right now, which is a Republican. Of course, I don't like.
- And, yeah, of course, as Republicans, you know, you are in the minority here in the Washington State
- That is the reason why we should have equal numbers of Republicans and Democrats on any redistricting
- Will there be fairness in having equal members of Republicans and Democrats? Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 2260, House Joint Resolution 4209, and House Bill 2259, with testimony and questions on each. HB 2260 would require petition signature gatherers to sign and date each petition sheet, provide their address and county, and require voters’ residence addresses for signature verification; supporters said this would improve accountability and help prevent fraud or duplicate signatures, while opponents argued it would burden volunteers, risk disenfranchising voters who move or use incomplete addresses, and add unnecessary penalties. The Secretary of State and former Secretary of State opposed the bill, saying existing verification methods are effective and that the measure could create costly, unintended barriers. HB 2259 would require 1,000 registered-voter signatures before filing an initiative or referendum and prohibit pay-per-signature compensation, with civil penalties and a private right of action; supporters said it would reduce frivolous filings, title shopping, and fraud incentives, while opponents said it would chill initiative activity, especially for rural communities and referenda with tight timelines. The Secretary of State and former Secretary of State also opposed HB 2259, saying the initiative process should remain accessible and that the bill would add barriers and workload.
House Joint Resolution 4209 would amend the state constitution to allow the legislature to modify congressional districts mid-decade by simple majority if another state adopts a new congressional map absent a court order. The prime sponsor argued Washington should not unilaterally stay passive if other states engage in partisan mid-decade redistricting, while opponents said the proposal would weaken Washington’s bipartisan redistricting system, set a bad precedent, and invite retaliation. Testimony on the resolution was sharply divided, with supporters warning that partisan redistricting elsewhere threatens fair representation and opponents saying Washington should preserve its existing commission-based process rather than respond in kind. The hearing on HJR 4209 was concluded after testimony.
No votes or final committee actions were taken in the excerpt. The chair suspended and reopened hearings as planned, and testimony was taken on all three measures, with HB 2260 and HB 2259 drawing extensive public comment and questions about fraud, access, and administrative burden.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It does nothing to do with the Republican or a Democrat. They just want to cause chaos.
- It does nothing to do with the Republican or a Democrat. They just want to cause chaos.
- And just so you know, because people go, well, you're a Democrat, there are Republican Secretaries of
- Members of the committee, former Secretary of State Sam Reed, a Republican and a cougar.
- Republican legislatures who are trying to ban the initiative process from good initiatives that have
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on six bills. SB 6081 would protect sex designation information and related records from public disclosure, limit sharing of such information by the Department of Licensing and Department of Health, and allow denial of records requests when disclosure could cause harm or disenfranchisement. The sponsor and many supporters, including transgender Washingtonians, privacy advocates, and allied organizations, said the bill would close a privacy gap and reduce doxing, harassment, and targeting; one witness opposed it on grounds of record accuracy, law enforcement, and concerns about sports and public safety. No vote was taken.
SB 5902 would update voter notification and address-change procedures by allowing more flexible forms of voter registration updates, reducing mailed notices in some automatic registration situations, and expanding electronic communication options. The sponsor and county auditors said it would improve efficiency, reduce confusion, and save counties money; testimony was generally supportive. The hearing then moved to SB 6034, which would codify the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs as a cabinet-level agency and require ongoing training and reporting on government-to-government relations with tribes. The sponsor and tribal representatives supported the bill as a technical fix and a commitment to tribal sovereignty, and no action was taken.
SB 6035 would require regular county and state meetings with tribes on election access and authorize an electronic ballot return portal for certain voters, including military, overseas, disabled, and some tribal voters. Supporters said it would improve access and collaboration, while the Secretary of State, Verified Voting, and others raised cybersecurity and secret-ballot concerns about the electronic portal; several witnesses also opposed that portion while supporting tribal outreach and drop boxes. SB 5892 would centralize requests for voter registration database records through the Secretary of State and make unauthorized disclosure of protected voter data a felony; supporters framed it as protecting voter privacy and resisting federal overreach, while opponents argued it would hinder voter-roll maintenance and transparency. Finally, SB 5973 would ban pay-per-signature compensation for initiative and referendum signature gathering and require 1,000 supporting signatures before a ballot title is issued; supporters said it would reduce fraud, misleading tactics, and ballot-title shopping, while opponents called it an added barrier to direct democracy. The committee heard extensive testimony on all bills, but the transcript does not show any votes or executive action taken during this meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We had, it was probably, with no Republican judges or alternate judges at 70 locations. here in Travis
- Other things that the leadership staff had recorded was that 18% of those Republican those that were
- So, as to the Republican clerks hired, 57% were not even on the list.
- And it was a topic of conversation anywhere you had Republican clubs, what have you.
- And the Republicans may have to say Cannabis, else not this, but they got it. them in not having school
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor. - Part 2 of 2 Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- You were one of the few Republican members of Congress who co-sponsored the PRO Act and the Public Service
- to say that you represent, when you understand that you have a president that's representing the Republican
- And Annie, one's a Democrat, and one's a Republican.
- Coming from a very blue state and being a Republican, that's very heavily Union and you've been backed
- For my Republican colleagues, let me just clarify.
Keywords:
PRO Act, labor laws, worker rights, unionization, right-to-work, public testimony, political polarization
Summary:
The meeting centered around an in-depth discussion of the PRO Act, with representatives expressing passionate opinions both for and against the legislation. Representative Chavez de Rimmer emphasized the importance of worker freedom, arguing that the PRO Act would infringe upon individual rights by coercing unionization. This perspective was strongly received by members from right-to-work states, who articulated their concerns about the potential erosion of workers' choices and protections. Speaker after speaker conveyed conflicting views on labor laws, indicating a deeply polarized environment surrounding labor issues at the moment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2021, County Republican Party speaking today in support of SB 7.
- That is also when Texas Republicans started with these anti-trans bills.
- I want the Republicans out of my bedroom.
- That's a job of cis white Republican men.
- The numbers come from Republicans, Democrats, independents, men, and women.
Keywords:
gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct
Summary:
The Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, with the author and committee substitute explaining that the bill would require public facilities to designate multi-use private spaces by biological sex, restrict access to women’s restrooms, locker rooms, showers, sleeping quarters, shelters, and correctional facilities, and create civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Members asked about how the bill would apply to family violence shelters, children in mixed-family settings, venue layout, and venue for lawsuits; the author said the bill was similar to prior legislation but with stronger penalties and the 15th Court of Appeals as the exclusive intermediate appellate court for challenges, while clarifying that trial venue should generally be local except for state agencies. The committee also heard that the bill would be amended to better address local venue concerns and shelter-related issues.
Invited testimony was largely in support of the bill from witnesses who described personal experiences in women’s sports, prisons, shelters, and public facilities, arguing that single-sex spaces are necessary for privacy and safety. Supporters included parents, former incarcerated women, a Republican county chair, a legal advocate, and a prison educator, who cited incidents involving transgender-identifying individuals in locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and restrooms, and said the bill would restore sex-based boundaries and protect vulnerable women and girls. One witness from Texas Values said the bill was needed despite the recently enacted Women’s Bill of Rights, and another ADF witness said the measure would protect privacy in schools and shelters.
Opponents testified that the bill would harm transgender and intersex Texans, create harassment and “gender policing,” and expose cisgender women and children to invasive enforcement. Several witnesses argued there is no evidence that transgender women pose a restroom safety threat, while others said the bill would worsen mental health, employment, and school conditions for trans people and could conflict with prison standards and federal law. Family violence advocates urged changes to protect shelter operations and clarify that children can stay with parents, while other witnesses said the bill would create barriers for victims seeking help. The hearing featured extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:37:25.599><c> caucus</c> Christa Boyd, our Republican caucus Christa Boyd, our Republican caucus
- energy policy after she answered questions from the energy committee members, both Democrat and Republican
- energy policy after she answered questions from the energy committee members, both Democrat and Republican
- energy policy after she answered questions from the energy committee members, both Democrat and Republican
- And Republican.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 6th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- At the request of Republican Leader Mascito, please remove file item 175, SB 1354, Archuleta, from the
- Representative Duffy is a Republican from South Carolina.
- And I think in 2026, people would think that a Republican from South Carolina and a Democrat from the
- I want to thank all of my colleagues from up and down the state, Republican, Democrat alike, for their
- and Democrats, Republicans like Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer, and also Clovis, who are supporting this and
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- just because we have to have approval from JLBC doesn't mean that's going to be fair, because the Republicans
- So just because, well, the reason I asked a question is that there are more Republicans than Democrats
- Chair, my statement is part of my question because there are more Republicans than Democrats. ...part
- of my question because there are more Republicans than Democrats in any committee.
- Right now, you're worried about the Republicans.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But time and time again, Republican state leaders promised that they would gladly fund public schools
- One of the things that I think Republicans and Democrats really agree on is the crisis that young people
- If we want to solve the crisis of identity, and obviously, you know, Republicans and Democrats on this
- If we want to solve the crisis of identity, and obviously, you know, Republicans and Democrats on this
- It's solid Republican, but yet they support our local school district.
Bills:
HB2
Keywords:
disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license, volunteer management system, volunteer registration, criminal history check, background check, Texas Division of Emergency Management
Summary:
The Senate Education K-16 Committee met to consider HB 2, the major school finance bill, with the chair explaining that the committee substitute would provide about $8 billion in new public education funding. The bill was described as including permanent teacher compensation increases, expanded teacher incentive allotment funding, support for early literacy and numeracy, teacher certification and residency pathways, special education funding, career and technical education, school safety dollars, and facilities support for charter schools. The committee adopted the committee substitute without objection after roll was called and a quorum was present.
Members questioned the bill’s structure, especially the balance between across-the-board teacher pay and the teacher incentive allotment, the treatment of uncertified teachers, and differences in requirements between traditional public schools and charter schools. Senator Menendez and Senator West raised concerns about equity, charter-school parity, facilities funding, inflation, and whether the bill should include more support for fine arts and extracurricular programs. The chair responded that the bill was designed to direct most new money to traditional public schools while also preserving flexibility and that charter-school and public-school alignment would need further work.
Invited witnesses Dr. Imelda De La Rosa and Val Acri testified in support of the bill, emphasizing that the Teacher Incentive Allotment helps recruit and retain teachers in rural districts and supports mentorship and certification pathways. Public witnesses also supported the bill but urged more funding for fine arts, local flexibility, and full restoration of House-proposed funding levels. Dr. Josh Jones supported year-long teacher residencies, Dr. Philip Morgan asked for more local control and restoration of fine arts funding, Rich Saina supported the bill but warned about hold-harmless reductions, and Dr. Greg Poole supported the bill while asking for flexibility for high-performing districts that already pay high salaries. After the invited testimony and some public testimony, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair so members could attend the Senate floor.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- certainly see a situation where if somebody brings a lawsuit, if a Democrat brings a suit against a Republican
- judge or a Republican brings a...
- Over the judges that the Republican or Democratic Party put forward, yet their actions are going to control
- Councilman. ...member who said the following: the Death Star Law is part of an emerging trend of Republican-controlled
- We must respond to our community's needs, no matter what far-right Republican... ...Republicans in Austin
Keywords:
municipal management district, bonds, assessments, property taxes, economic development, eminent domain, special district, SB 427, local government, political subdivision, state loan, state grant, financial reporting, annual financial statement, annual report, county report, municipal finance, water district, municipality, county auditor
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 17th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The Republican Party of Texas has long supported the policy.
- Moreover, 83.88% of Republican primary voters.
- I actually do, sorry, I am here in, uh, to represent Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas.
- Republican Liberty Caucus. We're the constitutional conservatives. Um, thank you. You're welcome.
- of voters who were asked on their primary ballot in 2024 if they supported this language in the Republican
Keywords:
public school finance, property values, homestead exemptions, funding allocation, education policy, HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Republican Leaders Present Bills to Curb Government Waste - 03/17/25
Transcript Highlights:
- That's why Republicans and I have introduced legislation to stop Minnesota taxpayer dollars from funding
- That's why Republicans and I have introduced legislation to stop Minnesota taxpayer dollars from funding
- Senate Republicans have always supported mental health funding, trying to make sure that there are resources
- Republicans have complained that he hasn't been meeting with you back on track now that every— As soon
- as the story started coming out about the governor not meeting with Republicans, we put one together
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 1/29/25
Transcript Highlights:
- actually means in terms of years on that statute as it exists today, but is that something that Republicans
- would support you know that Republicans would support you know putting<00:14:16.880><c> these</c><00
- And that's, we as a Minnesota Republican Public Safety Committee, we stand for everyone.
- And that's, we as a Minnesota Republican Public Safety Committee, we stand for everyone.
- What does that look like for the House Republican?
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> When two Republicans argue and don't get in the middle.
- [laughter] >> Well said. >> When two Republicans argue and don't get in the middle.
- [laughter] >> Well said. >> When two Republicans argue and don't get in the middle.
- [laughter] >> Well said. >> When two Republicans argue and don't get in the middle.
- [laughter] >> Well said. >> When two Republicans argue and don't get in the middle.
Bills:
SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB336, SB293, SB43, HB420, HB60, HB188, HB106, HB105, HB11, SB336, SB293, SB43, HB420, HB60, HB188, HB106, HB105, HB11
Keywords:
SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8, retail license, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture and Industries, testing and labeling, third-party laboratory, product safety, public health
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Congressional Redistricting, Select Aug 2nd, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- their communities, to rob them and of their kids, of their voices in Congress, all to appease the Republican
- Even though Republicans here at the legislature can't put aside their fear of disobeying Donald Trump
- his district because he had the respect of people of every ethnicity and background and it was a republican
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Protect Voter Registration Apr 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- served on the elections committee for, uh, 4 terms now, and we constantly see in this state that our Republican
- Also, our research shows Republicans would be more impacted than Democrats, with nearly 676,000 Republicans
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Motion to take up HF5084, proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution 5/13/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have heard many times from Republican leaders, uh, including those running for statewide office
- And we are bringing this up today to emphasize how very extreme members of the Republican Party are on
- And we are bringing this up today to emphasize how very extreme members of the Republican Party are on
- And it sounds like some of our Republican colleagues are going to make it very clear today that they
- </c> with a halfbaked bill that Republicans with a halfbaked bill that Republicans didn't<01:05:29.440
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But Republicans don't control the agenda.
- But Republicans don't control the agenda.
- But Republicans don't control theater. But Republicans don't control the<00:39:24.079><c> agenda.
- It seems like only condemning Republicans is in order today.
- </c> the Democrats will rule all Republican the Democrats will rule all Republican amendments<01:40:40.480