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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advancing Education in Minnesota – Senator Julia Coleman Apr 7th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have 2011 legislators in the state: 100 are Republicans, 101 are Democrats.
- /c><00:10:13.000><c> are</c> state 100 are Republicans 101 are state 100 are Republicans 101 are Democrats
- 14.279><c> have</c><00:10:14.680><c> never</c><00:10:15.240><c> been</c><00:10:15.800><c> this</c> Democrats
- we have never been this Democrats we have never been this divided<00:10:16.560><c> before</c><00:10:
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 3/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I'm sure a Democrat argument would be that we shouldn't be giving taxpayer dollars to private schools
- Um I I'm sure a Democrat<00:11:55.760><c> argument</c><00:11:56.240><c> would</c><00:11:56.480><c> be
- </c><00:11:56.720><c> that</c><00:11:57.600><c> we</c> Democrat argument would be that we Democrat argument
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State government committee hears anti-fraud bill, HF2 1/23/25
Transcript Highlights:
- For years now, Democrats and Governor Walz have ignored Republican pleas for accountability.
- power<00:01:59.240><c> for</c><00:01:59.439><c> years</c><00:01:59.960><c> now</c><00:02:00.159><c> Democrats
- </c><00:02:00.640><c> and</c> power for years now Democrats and power for years now Democrats and Governor
Summary:
The committee took up House File 2, a bill on mandatory fraud reporting and grant oversight. Representative Davis described the bill as a response to recent fraud scandals and said it would require state agencies to report suspected fraud immediately to law enforcement and legislative leaders, post organizational charts and staff contacts online, require unannounced site visits to verify grant recipients and financial stability, mandate reporting of grant-process violations to supervisors, the commissioner or designee, and the legislative auditor, and suspend or terminate grant agreements when recipients are charged with or convicted of related criminal offenses. He also said the bill’s concepts would apply to nonprofits through grant-making and oversight provisions.
Members asked several clarifying questions about whether reporting obligations were either/or or cumulative, whether whistleblower protections would cover those making reports, and whether contract employees should be included. One member suggested adding language for inspectors general or other appropriate law-enforcement contacts for clarity, and another raised the idea of halting funding immediately when fraud is reported; the author responded that section 10 already provides for immediate suspension upon criminal charges. Representative Joy supported the bill but suggested funding should stop during investigations, and Representative Anderson noted surprise that the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits was listed as an opponent. The author said he was open to considering contract employees and additional wording.
The chair announced the bill would be laid over because a fiscal note was not yet available, stating a commitment not to move bills out of committee without one. He said members could continue refining the bill and that the committee administrator could help contact the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits to seek more detailed concerns. The author closed by emphasizing the bill as a nonpartisan effort to address waste, fraud, and abuse in state spending.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- :23:06.359><c> is</c><02:23:06.600><c> appropriate</c><02:23:07.479><c> and</c><02:23:07.760><c> Democrats
- </c> that is appropriate and Democrats that is appropriate and Democrats support<02:23:09.080><c> it<
- You work for the Democratic Party, for the DNC, and you know we know you work for an extraordinarily
- You work for the Democratic Party, for the DNC, and you know we know you work for an extraordinarily
- Not only have you advised a lot of other chiefs, new ones coming in for the entire Florida Democratic
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not a democratic issue. or a Republican issue.
- This budget was written by Democrats, for Democrats, in secret, in clear violation of the House rules
- Democrats blush.
- Democrats, I urge you to vote no.
- , liberal Democrat.
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- in, and there had only been 21 women before us, it is because Marion and I came in together—three Democrats
- Also, looking ahead, as soon as we adjourn, the Democratic Caucus will be meeting in House Room 1.
- The Democratic Caucus will be meeting in House Room 1 immediately upon recess, subject to the procedure
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- honoree, was named to the 2025 AAA All-State Star Team, was named the 2025 Arkansas River Valley Democrat-Gazette
- whereas Lady Tigers team member Miley Clopton earned all-state honors, was named to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- Daniel Laurie was named to the All-State Tournament Team, was named to the Arkansas River Valley Democrat-Gazette
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- we are in the budget, and I would also say, you know, am I also clear in understanding that the Democratic
- House and the Democratic Senate and a Democratic governor cannot produce a budget on time?
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Democrats will caucus immediately. The member from the 20th District, Representative Abbarno.
- The Democrats will caucus at 1 o'clock.
- The Democrats will caucus at 1 o'clock.
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5995 , SB5831 , SB6134 , SB6136 , SB6137 , HB2689 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5957 , SB5988 , SB5994 , SB6011 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151 , SB6244 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SJM8002 , HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB5420 , SB5868 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SJM8002
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Crime and Public Safety Feb 26th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Crime and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Democrats are officers. They are law enforcement officers.
- They serve as law enforcement officers, and Democrats support law enforcement officers.
- The bill handler worked across both hours to address concerns from both Democrats and Republicans.
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- The Democrats will go to... Okay, I see Representative Ortiz-Self here.
- So I think the Democrats are going to go to... ...just to be clear with everybody. Okay, great.
- So we're all, I think the Democrats are going to go to Foss's office. Thanks for the hosting.
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
transparency, industrial insurance, insurance rate increases, financial disclosure, regulatory oversight, workers' compensation, medical care, healthcare access, employee rights, insurance coverage, security, regulation, employment standards, security guards, industry board, unemployment, electronic notices, compensation, digital communication, order processing
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Democratic Ranking Member Daley: Here. Representative Black: Here. Representative Campbell: Here.
- Chair, Vice Chair, Democratic Ranking Member, probably one of my favorites, Representative Daley, and
- Clerk: Democratic Ranking Member Daley? Representative Daley: Here. Clerk: Representative Black?
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Ethics Commission (12-2-25)- part 2
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, and here's one other thing about that is if you have any suggestions, we're short one Democrat
- Cuz, well, I guess we could have—I think it has to be one Democrat and one Republican, cuz we were supposed
- That's the Democrat party. It's crazy to think anymore, but then the other is Republican.
Summary:
The commission met in open session to take action on several motions related to an adjudicatory hearing. It denied a motion to dismiss, granted a motion to quash, and granted in part a renewed motion to compel and for sanctions only to the extent it continued the hearing that had been scheduled for that day. Two motions in limine, one by Mr. Jenkins and one by Representative Grossberg’s attorney, were denied, with the chair noting that relevance issues would be decided during the hearing and that the focus should remain on the conduct and allegations at issue.
The commission then set hearing dates for January 26 and February 2, with hearings to begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude before the General Assembly reconvened. It also approved the financial report/budget for October. During discussion, members noted the need to keep the commission’s work moving despite legislative schedules and the importance of not pulling members away from General Assembly responsibilities.
In other business, staff announced a current issues training/CLE event for January 7, the hiring of new general counsel Larissa Pletcher effective December 16, and the start of re-registration. The chair reported ongoing efforts to fill remaining commission vacancies through the Speaker’s and President’s offices, and members discussed a possible tentative special meeting on January 12 at noon if needed. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which was approved.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 9th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Phil made his home in California where he became a fierce champion for workers' rights and the Democratic
- Through his firm, Phil Jerizzo Campaigns, Inc., Phil helped shape democratic campaigns throughout California
- And to those who knew them, Phil's greatest contribution was his commitment to the democratic values,
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: For the Love of Texas Feb 27th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Dave, I represent Gene Wu, I'm a House Democratic Caucus Chair.
- As the House Democratic Caucus Chair, I am proud to stand with LULAC, NAACP, and 20-plus other national
- So listen, this is not about Democrats. Republican. It's about Texas kids.
Keywords:
education, curriculum, HB178, diverse history, equity, testimony, higher education crisis, representation
Summary:
The meeting was characterized by impactful discussions focused primarily on education and the representation of diverse histories in Texas's curriculum. Notably, Representative Christina Morales advocated for HB178, a bill aimed at ensuring that all Texas high school students have access to Mexican-American and African-American studies as part of their graduation requirements, moving from elective-only status. This bill garnered support from both sides of the aisle, highlighting a cooperative effort to improve educational equity in Texas. Several representatives shared personal stories reflecting on the importance of inclusive education, showcasing the bill's far-reaching implications for students' sense of identity and history.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> a pretty simple democratic principle. a pretty simple democratic principle.
- That is basic democratic accountability. Vermonters are worth the fight.
- That is basic democratic circumstances.
- </c> with moral clarity, to defend democratic with moral clarity, to defend democratic values,<00:24:
- </c> is a cornerstone of democratic policing. is a cornerstone of democratic policing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 11/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Of those grants, 318 of the 323 were in states that have Democratic governors.
- </c> were in states that have Democratic were in states that have Democratic um<00:04:49.919><c> governors
- </c><00:16:00.000><c> leaning</c> primarily impact Democratic leaning primarily impact Democratic leaning
- And again, I go back to this is, you know, similar to the e-bike policy that Minnesota Democrats had
- </c> mistakes that Democrats have made. mistakes that Democrats have made.
SC
South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Jun 25th, 2026
South Carolina House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- “My different approach, ladies and gentlemen, is that this is an election year, and the Democrats have
- Johnson, governor, the Democrats have organized incredibly well this year.”
- “Are you guys aware that every single Republican in this body has a Democratic opponent, every single
- Is there a single Republican in here that doesn't have a Democratic opponent?
- All of the Democrats are shaking their heads. So think about this for a moment.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Tue Mar 24, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:17:42.880><c> Um</c><00:17:43.360><c> we</c> the Democratic Party of Hawaii.
- Um we the Democratic Party of Hawaii.
- </c><00:28:45.919><c> Party</c><00:28:46.159><c> of</c><00:28:46.399><c> Hawaii,</c> the Democratic Party
- of Hawaii, the Democratic Party of Hawaii, um<00:28:48.320><c> the</c><00:28:48.640><c> Associate</c
- Thank you. ...Ocean Coalition, the Environmental Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, the Sierra
Committee:
House Energy & Environmental Protection
Keywords:
conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, biodiversity, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F, state funding, public purpose, habitat restoration, predator-free sanctuary, ecosystem restoration, Zealandia, wildlife refuge
Summary:
The committee on Energy and Environmental Protection heard a long series of resolutions focused largely on waste reduction, energy planning, and environmental protection. Early measures included HR 12/HCR 10 on a permanent landfill host benefits program for Honolulu, HCR 148/HCR 157 on a demolition waste reduction working group, and HR 184/HCR 194 on a mattress stewardship program working group. Testimony on these waste-related measures was generally supportive from environmental groups and some individuals, while the Department of Health supported the mattress stewardship proposal. The Department of Health also commented that a proposed study on recyclable/biodegradable/compostable labeling was very broad and would require additional resources to carry out effectively.
The committee then took up several energy-related resolutions. HR 192/HCR 202 would create a task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, and HR 194/HCR 204 would ask the Public Utilities Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of cost reductions and financial risk. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Hawaii State Energy Office, and the PUC offered support or comments on these measures, with environmental and industry groups also submitting testimony. Members questioned the Energy Office and PUC at length about errors in prior analyses, competitive bidding, and whether utility proposals could proceed through waiver processes; the PUC said any proposal would still be reviewed and that it generally prefers competitive bidding, while the Energy Office said some issues were being characterized differently and would follow up on waiver standards.
Additional measures addressed data centers, liquefied natural gas, and utility oversight. HR 196/HCR 206 would convene a working group on the impacts of large data centers, and HR 197/HCR 207 would require conditions before the PUC approves LNG-related costs; testimony on LNG was split, with supporters urging caution and opponents arguing LNG should not be pursued. HR 193/HCR 2003 sought a written status update on implementation of the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, and HR 191/HCR 201 and HR 33/HCR 33 dealt with sewage and wastewater issues, both drawing support from environmental and community groups. The committee also heard strong support for HR 141/HCR 149 on Red Hill remediation meetings and HR 190/HCR 200 on reassessing military PFAS cleanup decisions; the Board of Water Supply testified in support and described ongoing PFAS testing and concerns beyond Red Hill. The transcript ends as the committee moved into decision-making, with the chair indicating a recommendation to pass HR 12/HCR 10.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As one who was falsely accused by the entire Democrat caucus in 2021, I had to defend myself against
- Party,... ...the Democrat Party, I see no other way to protect people from the weight of government
- There are proposals that we as Democrats have introduced and would love to work with the majority on
- There are proposals that we as Democrats have introduced and would love to work with the majority on
- Democrats in this chamber are arguing that those illegal alien criminals should be allowed to roam free
Summary:
The Senate met in multiple Committee of the Whole sessions and later took third-reading votes on several measures, with the day dominated by election administration bills, immigration-related bills, public safety measures, and a series of bills affecting transgender youth and health care. The chamber also heard ceremonial remarks recognizing Lutheran Day at the Capitol, introduced the Doctor of the Day, and handled routine appointments, messages, and committee reports. Several bills were retained on the calendar, including SB 1431 and SCR 1005.
Among the major policy items, senators debated and advanced SB 1049 on spousal maintenance, SB 1053 on concealed weapons permits, SB 1415 on insurance adjuster license eligibility, SB 1015 on health care actions related to gender transition procedures and provider liability, SB 1095 on gender transition care for minors, and SCR 1006 on school-related sex and privacy requirements. Members opposing the transgender-related bills argued they were discriminatory, harmful to youth, and an intrusion into family and medical decisions; supporters said the measures protected children, parental rights, privacy, and medical judgment. The chamber also considered election and campaign finance measures including SB 1003, SB 1006, SB 1037, SB 1040, SB 1057, SB 1168, SB 1237, SCR 1002, SCR 1010, SCR 1013, and SCR 1014, with debate centering on transparency, ballot procedures, voter registration, and disclosure thresholds.
Additional bills addressed immigration enforcement and foreign influence concerns, including SB 1055, SB 1058, SB 1093, SB 1152, SB 1289, and SB 1308. Supporters framed these as public safety, election integrity, or enforcement measures, while opponents warned they would chill reporting to police, harm asylum seekers and immigrants, or expand punitive government power. The Senate adopted Committee of the Whole reports and assigned bills accordingly throughout the day, and several measures later received third-reading passage votes, including SB 1049, SB 1053, SB 1415, SB 1015, and SB 1095, with recorded roll-call outcomes and transmission of passed bills to the House.