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• bill that actually passed the Senate, the YG bill, was the bill that was agreed to by at least the Republicans
• somewhere—the inefficient processes and systems we are adding to... ...the federal government, the Republicans
• of the myopic view of what we have decided, because frankly we don't have control over what the Republican
• Well, at the end of the day, what Republicans are championing is this idea that there's a dignity. of
• It's just been passed by President Trump and congressional Republicans.

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• I think the Republican Party. Representative Steer. Sorry.
• I think the Republican Party supports this bill. Representative Greenman. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• of it, but I did hear that a question was asked about who supports this and that the answer was Republicans
• of it, but I did hear that a question was asked about who supports this and that the answer was Republicans
• We did fund things that were Republican before in the past, the last biennium as well.

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• recognize Representative Baker from District 16B for the purpose of a nomination on behalf of the Republican
• I also want to assure every member in this chamber, Democrat or Republican, that my door will always
• member in this chamber member in this chamber democrat<00:33:10.399><c> or</c><00:33:11.039><c> republican
• that</c><00:33:12.240><c> my</c><00:33:12.480><c> door</c><00:33:12.799><c> will</c> democrat or republican
• that my door will democrat or republican that my door will always<00:33:13.440><c> be</c><00:33:13.919

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• It has passed in 100% of districts polled, even those that traditionally vote Republican.
• It has passed in 100% of districts polled, even those that traditionally vote Republican.
• Republican. The average endorsement rate has been 67.5%.
• With Republicans With Republicans in the U.S.
• In November, valid question six passed wherever it was presented, including in Republican districts,

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on 16 bills, with the chairs noting a busy legislative day and asking speakers to keep testimony brief. The committee first heard testimony on Senate 860/House 1405, the Medicare for All bill, with Sen. Jamie Eldridge and many advocates, clinicians, municipal officials, and patients arguing that a single-payer system would make care a right, reduce administrative waste, lower costs, and protect residents from rising premiums, medical debt, and hospital closures. Several speakers cited the Steward hospital crisis, affordability problems, and polling or ballot questions showing public support for single-payer coverage. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then took testimony on S. 863, a bill on non-opioid options for chronic pain. Pain specialists, patients, and advocates said the bill would improve care coordination for MassHealth members, expand access to non-opioid medications, require provider education, and collect data on chronic pain. Testifiers described long delays in diagnosis and treatment, stigma toward pain patients, and the need for multidisciplinary care and transportation support. Again, the committee heard testimony only and took no action. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 1360/S. 869, which would prevent discrimination against people with disabilities in health care. Disability advocates, clinicians, and patients described being denied or delayed care, pressured into DNR orders, or treated based on assumptions about quality of life rather than medical facts. Speakers referenced COVID-era crisis standards of care, discriminatory metrics, and personal stories involving canceled procedures, inadequate accommodations, and poor treatment in hospitals. Committee members thanked speakers for their testimony and said they would review the bill and its implications, but no vote was announced. The committee also heard testimony on H. 1399, an individual Medicare marketplace option for municipal retirees, where supporters said it would give cities and towns a lower-cost alternative for retiree health benefits through HRAs and individual Medicare plans. The hearing then returned to Medicare for All testimony, with additional supporters repeating arguments about cost, access, municipal budget pressure, and the need for global budgeting and universal coverage. The transcript ends with continued testimony and no recorded committee vote or final action on any bill.

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• right and my left, between the fifth and sixth columns, I have three members of the Truman State Republican
• We were in—you know, Republicans have been in charge for 20 years. Why are we...
• We were in—you know, Republicans have been in charge for 20 years. Why are we falling behind?
• Missouri Republicans have once again written ballot language designed to mislead voters.
• And to my Republican colleagues, I'll leave you with this reminder: November is coming.

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• The Republicans are the majority. They can get the money and the resources that you need.
• The Republicans have the power to fund you, and I will be on their side to support you veterans, and
• The Republicans have the power to fund you, and I will be on their side to support you veterans, and
• In March 2022, this body, the Republican-controlled Arizona Senate, voted 24 to 3 to censure Senator
• Eleven of our own Republican colleagues voted for that censure.

Bills: SB1232, SB1421, SB1505, SB1511, SB1520, SB1803

Keywords: outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license

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• My second objective was that it performed politically well and elect more Republicans, and I believe
• there'll be five more seats that trend Republican.
• Now, SB 4 accomplishes all three of these objectives: that it be legal, that it elect more Republican
• . ...changes affect five districts, and I believe those districts, due to the changes, now lean Republican
• or Democrat, for... ...by the body, Republican or Democrat, for amendments to change this map.

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, invocation, and approval of the previous day’s journal, then observed a moment of silence after Senator Eckhardt referenced a mass shooting in Austin. The chamber also agreed to postpone reading and referral of bills until later in the day. Early procedural business included a motion not to print Senate Bill 3, which was adopted without objection. Later, Senator Mendez raised a parliamentary inquiry about moving flood relief bills to the top of the calendar, but the presiding officer said the order of business was up to the chair. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 4, the congressional redistricting bill. Senator King laid out the bill, describing it as the companion to the House version, based on 2020 census data, and arguing it was legal, race-blind, more compact, and likely to elect more Republicans. Senators asked extensive questions about the process, public hearings, and the map’s effects on districts and communities. The Senate voted to suspend the regular order of business and the three-day rule, then passed SB 4 to engrossment and finally passed it, with the recorded votes showing 19 yeas and 2 nays. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 6, relating to abortion and civil liability for the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs. Senator Hughes argued the bill was needed to stop illegal abortion pills being mailed into Texas and harming women and unborn children. The Senate suspended the regular order of business and the three-day rule, passed the bill to engrossment, and then finally passed it, with the recorded votes showing 18 yeas, 10 nays, and one present not voting. A lengthy discussion followed on the committee substitute for Senate Bill 14, which would standardize law enforcement personnel and departmental files statewide. Senator King said the bill codifies a TCOLE model policy and limits public access to personnel files to substantiated misconduct, commendations, and evaluations, while keeping other records available through other legal processes. Senators Eckhardt, West, Hinojosa, and others questioned how the bill would affect transparency, meet-and-confer agreements, civilian review boards, and access to unsubstantiated complaints. An amendment by Senator Hinojosa of Dallas to narrow the bill to unfounded complaints failed, and SB 14 was then passed to engrossment on a vote of 18 yeas and 10 nays. The final major item was Senate Bill 1, the natural disaster omnibus bill responding to the July flooding. Senator Perry said the bill addresses camp and RV park safety, evacuation plans, emergency rooftop access, lines of succession for local emergency management, annual drills, volunteer management, drone restrictions over disaster areas, small-business recovery loans, and a statewide data hub for flood and weather monitoring. Senators Menendez, Eckhardt, and Kolkhorst asked about autopsies, volunteer background checks, liability, warning systems, floodplain mitigation, and coordination with FEMA and local governments. Perry said the bill focuses on preparation, response, and recovery, while broader prevention and mitigation issues may be addressed later. The transcript ends during this extended discussion, before final action on SB 1 is shown.

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• And I did read about, and by the way, I'm an elected state representative and we've, Republicans have
• We've worked together to do that and just as Republicans have joined with you on many of these resolutions
• Republicans get their day in court.
• On behalf of the Republican Caucus, I rise in support of H.R. 34.
• Harvey Milk actually entered policy as a Republican, campaigning for Barry Goldwater in 1964.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And I think Republicans have in the past supported bonds regarding infrastructure for a whole host of
• And so I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility to think about Republicans supporting other
• Maybe I'll be the only Republican that does.
• Appreciate the courage for my Republican colleague to jump out on this and hopefully that influences.
• The courage for my Republican colleague to jump out on this, and hopefully that influences other Republican

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard a long agenda of housing-related bills, beginning with AB 518 on low-impact camping areas. The author and supporters said the bill would streamline permitting for small rural camping operations on private land, expand outdoor access, and support rural economies, while opponents from campground associations and counties warned it could undermine existing regulation, create enforcement problems, and allow advertising of unpermitted sites. Members raised concerns about fire safety and local control, but the bill was ultimately passed as amended on an 8-0 vote. The committee then approved AB 635, which would require HCD to refer up to 25 of the most serious mobile home residency law complaints to the Attorney General. Supporters said mobile home residents need stronger enforcement against egregious park-owner violations, while opponents argued the existing program is underused, costly, and should remain subject to a sunset. After discussion of the program’s surplus and enforcement role, the bill passed 9-1. AB 893, which expands ministerial approval for mixed-income housing near college campuses and broadens eligibility for affordable units to students, faculty, and staff, also drew strong support from student advocates and housing groups and respectful opposition from the League of California Cities over local control and height limits; it passed 10-0. AB 925, the Mobile Home Emergency Safety Act, would require stronger emergency preparedness measures in mobile home parks, including accessible exits, working fire hydrants, and gas shutoff access, with a fee increase to fund enforcement. Supporters framed it as a life-safety measure in disaster-prone areas, while opponents argued the bill duplicates existing requirements and imposes an unnecessary fee increase. The committee voted 6-1 to send it to Appropriations, with the bill left on call. The consent calendar, including several other housing and local government bills, was approved 8-0. The committee also heard AB 712, which would increase penalties and attorney-fee protections for applicants enforcing state housing laws against public agencies; supporters said it would improve compliance, while special districts opposed the bill as overly broad and unclear. Members discussed indemnification and timing issues, and the bill was advanced with amendments to Judiciary.

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• I'm not addressing it from Democrat or Republican.
• </c><00:16:41.600><c> I'm</c><00:16:42.000><c> addressing</c> Democrat or Republican.
• I'm addressing Democrat or Republican.
• </c><00:26:05.200><c> Republicans</c><00:26:05.760><c> are</c> that we've heard.
• Republicans are that we've heard.

Bills: HB403, HB399, HB392, HB403, HB399, HB392

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, data privacy, criminal justice, Lamar County, property auction, county commission, online auction, public notice, HB392, Lauderdale County, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, district attorney, chief assistant district attorney, assistant district attorney, assistant district attorneys, prosecutor, prosecutorial compensation, salary supplement

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• And for those think that we on the Republican side are not listening and not supporting our veterans
• And for those think that we on the Republican<00:43:39.359><c> side</c><00:43:39.520><c> are</c><00:43
• :39.839><c> not</c> Republican side are not Republican side are not listening<00:43:42.480><c> and</c
• encourage you to investigate that states like Missouri, Montana, and Ohio have demonstrated that, hey, Republicans
• encourage you to investigate that states like Missouri, Montana, and Ohio have demonstrated that, hey, Republicans

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• The best data we have, a DOER study commissioned by a Republican governor, found that heat pumps are
• The best data we have, a DOER study commissioned by, for a Republican governor, found that heat pumps
• President, pursuant to Rule 13B, I move there will be a Republican caucus until the hour of 10 p.m.
• The Senate will be in recess for the purposes of a Republican caucus. We are returning to this.

Summary: The Senate continued debate on House 5175, An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power, and Economic Competitiveness, taking up a series of amendments focused on clean energy procurement, oversight, gas infrastructure, housing impacts, and ratepayer costs. Amendment 22, offered by Senator Rogers, was rejected 5-34 after he argued the underlying bill already improves clean energy procurement and reduces utility middlemen. Senator Tarr then offered Amendment 34 to expand reporting, oversight boards, and consumer representation, and to strike provisions on consumer choice, gas program frameworks, and municipal procurement authority; it was also rejected 5-34 after supporters of the bill said the legislation already strengthens oversight through the EEAC, a new review board, and DPU audits. The chamber also considered Amendment 77 by Senator Eldridge to end ratepayer-funded gas line extension subsidies for new construction. Supporters said the subsidy unfairly shifts costs to all ratepayers, favors gas over cleaner alternatives, and could save about $1.6 billion over ten years; opponents argued it could raise housing construction costs, especially for gateway cities and large projects. After extended debate, the amendment failed 19-20. Senator Moore withdrew Amendment 65, which would have created a commission on reducing emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles while preserving long-term zero-emissions goals. Several other amendments were adopted, including measures on low-income discount charges, environmental justice protections, data and tax printing, and increased access to plug-in solar. The Senate also adopted the Ways and Means amendment, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 32-8. Separately, the Senate adopted a Judiciary extension order after removing two bills from it, and agreed to adjourn in memory of Robert G. Najarian.

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• Well, I feel that the answer is that earlier today and yesterday, Republicans tried very hard to blackmail
• an existential threat out there from some of the things that are trying to be put forward with Republican
• teachers or anybody else for being angry about the referendum, referenda that are being put forth with Republican
• Well, I believe it's because the Republicans know that the Protect Education Initiative is very, very

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology heard HCR 2048, as amended by a strike-everything amendment. The amendment would constitutionally prohibit the state from confiscating scholarship account monies from children of military families who are eligible for education scholarship accounts (ESAs) and can use the funds for tuition and fees at eligible postsecondary institutions. It also would make any later bill or voter-approved measure that violates that prohibition void in its entirety, with no severability, for measures enacted or approved on or after November 1, 2026. Representative Way, the sponsor, said the measure was intended to protect military families from having education funds taken away and argued that military children face unique disruptions because of deployments and frequent moves. Supporters including Matt Beinberg of the Goldwater Institute, Kevin Beasty of the Arizona Christian Education Coalition, Peter Gentala of the Center for Arizona Policy, and Senator Rogers said the amendment was needed to safeguard military families and preserve their ability to use ESA funds flexibly, including for college savings. Opponents, including Senators Alston, Fernandez, Kuby, and Epstein, argued the proposal was unnecessary, overly broad, and an attempt to preempt or invalidate a pending ESA-related citizen initiative. They also raised concerns about ESA accountability, public school funding, and constitutional issues involving voter initiatives and judicial review. After debate, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then voted on HCR 2048 as amended. The final committee vote was 6 ayes, 4 noes, and 1 not voting, giving the measure a do-pass recommendation.

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• All in the chamber and gallery will rise as we begin our day with prayer by the Republican Conference
• I appreciate my Republican colleague from the Irwin District, whose language mirrored mine, and together
• I appreciate my Republican colleague from the Irwin District, whose language mirrored mine, and together
• I appreciate my Republican colleague from the Irwin District, whose language mirrored mine, and together

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• And speaking to the Republican, no, that is not true, the representative from LD6, she is a sheepherder
• Republicans and Democrats broke bread.
• Republicans and Democrats broke bread.
• With your permission, the Republican caucus will be meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m. in Hearing Room 1.

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• And so this was brought to us by both the Democrat and Republican Party structure.
• It's Republicans preferring their candidate, the Democrats preferring their candidate, and that ties
• And without a closed system, we don't know if truly Republicans are choosing the Republican candidate

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• about this committee, he told the interviewer that philosophically he is a classical conservative Republican
• He said that most state legislatures, Republican or Democrat, do not like the federal government dictating
• He said there will be some bills that Democrats do not like or Republicans love, but by and large the
• And look, there'll be some bills that maybe Democrats don't like or Republicans love or whatever in this

Summary: The House Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee met for its first meeting, with members and staff introducing themselves and the chair outlining the committee’s purpose and expectations. The committee adopted its standing rules, including House-rule-based procedures for agendas and amendment deadlines, and then moved to a chair’s presentation since no bills were assigned yet. The chair’s presentation focused on what AI is and is not, examples of current uses such as transcription and image generation, concerns about misinformation, deepfakes, surveillance, job displacement, and the need for responsible governance. He emphasized Arizona’s role in AI infrastructure and semiconductor manufacturing, including data centers, chip fabs, workforce development, energy, water, and national security considerations, while arguing the committee should be innovation-friendly and avoid overly burdensome regulation. Members then discussed their perspectives. Several expressed cautious optimism, highlighting AI’s potential in health care, education, public administration, and business, while stressing privacy, cybersecurity, human oversight, and safeguards against misuse. The vice chair and others noted the importance of state-level policymaking and the committee’s bipartisan approach. No legislation was heard, and the meeting ended with the chair stating the committee would meet weekly and begin hearing bills as they are assigned.

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• have had the privilege of knowing and working with several colleagues from Defend Florida, Florida Republican
• have had the privilege of knowing and working with several colleagues from Defend Florida, Florida Republican
• The Republican National Committee supports this, and they say they are working hand in glove with President
• The senator told the RPO of Republicans that there was foreign influence in every single voting machine

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum present and took up Senate Bill 62 by Senator Errington, which would create an enforceable requirement that partisan candidates meet the 365-day party affiliation or no-party registration requirement before qualifying. The committee adopted an amendment changing the effective date to upon becoming law, heard no opposition, and then approved the bill. The committee also approved a slate of 15 gubernatorial nominees en bloc and recommended them to the floor. The Florida Supervisors of Elections presented their 2026 legislative priorities. Their requests included automatically updating voter records when DHSMV changes driver license numbers, treating verified petition signing by inactive voters as voter activity that restores active status, adding election equipment and ballots to the state’s critical infrastructure protections, clarifying public-records treatment of election worker names and addresses, allowing more flexibility for early voting sites when a supervisor’s office is not suitable, eliminating the need for provisional-ballot envelopes when polling hours are extended by emergency order, and allowing vote-by-mail voters to remain on the list for the next general election unless they opt out. Senators asked questions about inactive voter status, security implications, early voting site requirements, and vote-by-mail renewal, and several members expressed support or interest in the supervisors’ proposals. During public testimony, several speakers urged stronger election-integrity measures, including proof of citizenship, tighter chain-of-custody controls, more hand-counting or manual audits, quarterly list maintenance, and reduced reliance on vote-by-mail and voting machines. They also criticized current audit systems and cited outside reports and research they said showed vulnerabilities in Florida’s election process. No additional committee action was taken after public testimony, and the meeting adjourned.

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• And we have Republicans and Democrats that are members of the Tri-City Civility Caucus.
• We have Republicans and Democrats that are members of the Tri-City Civility Caucus, and we just eat together
• And we've partnered up before, one Democrat to one Republican, and we just chat about the goals and the
• They didn't let us sit right next to all the Republicans.

Summary: The Joint Select Committee on Civic Health met to discuss next steps for its work on civic health, including related efforts by the Project for Civic Health and a proposed Evans School research survey of legislators. The chair reviewed the committee’s mandate and described ongoing partner initiatives, including shared principles of engaging with respect, seeking common ground, and disagreeing constructively. Members generally supported the Evans School proposal, though one member asked how the project would measure success, and the chair said the goal was to gather broad input from legislators on strengths, weaknesses, and future directions. A major portion of the meeting focused on a draft committee statement condemning political violence. Members agreed to remove the word “crazed” from the description of a recent assassination, with concerns raised that the term implied irrationality and could stigmatize disability. Members also suggested broadening the language to include non-abusive and productive dialogue, and replacing or supplementing “pray” with more inclusive wording; the final phrasing settled on “hope and pray.” The committee also briefly debated whether to describe the United States as a democracy or a representative republic, ultimately agreeing on “representative democratic republic” and approving the statement for posting and distribution, with several members still needing to provide digital signatures. The rest of the meeting was an open discussion about how to improve civility and relationship-building in the Legislature. Members emphasized the value of in-person meetings, shared meals, mentoring newer legislators, and more intentional cross-party conversations. Several said there are fewer informal opportunities now than in the past, especially after the pandemic, and suggested ideas such as retreats, regular gatherings, and bringing in outside experts like the National Institute for Civil Discourse. The chair said he would relay the committee’s support for the Evans School survey and adjourned the meeting after noting the discussion had produced several constructive ideas for future work.

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• That is out with Republicans not voting, with Mr. Tangipa voting aye. Thank you.
• That is out with Republicans not voting, with Mr. Tangipa voting aye. Thank you.
• This is out with Republicans not voting. With that, next we will have Ms. Calderon.
• The bill is out with Republicans not voting, along with Mr. Pellarine and Mr.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 21, 2025, with 86 bills on the agenda. The committee first approved two consent motions covering a group of bills eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another group of unanimous bills not eligible for floor consent. Several bills were then heard individually, with authors and supporters emphasizing that many had no or minimal state costs and were aimed at climate, health, or regulatory improvements. Among the bills discussed were AB 39 on local planning for electrification and EV charging infrastructure; AB 1129 allowing local health jurisdictions to opt into reporting birth defects and early-life health conditions; AB 1332 to allow narrow direct shipment of medicinal cannabis to seriously ill patients; AB 1056 phasing out transfer of certain gillnet permits except for a one-time family transfer; AB 408 creating a new Medical Board health and wellness program for physicians; AB 546 requiring health plans to cover portable HEPA air purifiers for vulnerable people during wildfire emergencies; AB 942 revising rooftop solar subsidy rules to reduce costs for non-solar ratepayers; and AB 967 expediting licensure for out-of-state physicians. Supporters generally framed these bills as improving access, equity, public health, or affordability, while opponents on AB 942 and AB 967 raised concerns about implementation, workload, contract issues, and impacts on existing programs. The committee took action on each bill after testimony and questions. AB 39, AB 1129, AB 1332, AB 1056, AB 408, AB 546, AB 942, and AB 967 were all moved out of committee on roll call votes, with some members voting no or not voting on certain measures. The suspense calendar was then read and deemed approved, and the committee opened general public comment, where speakers voiced support for bills including AB 715, AB 1138, AB 782, AB 98, AB 53, AB 258, AB 330, AB 650, AB 649, AB 1048, and AB 425. The meeting adjourned after public comment.