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• seen at counties like absentee boards, for instance, the county chairs will appoint Republicans and Democrats
• maybe do something similar for this where I think there's still three major parties: Republican, Democrat
• Great ideas come from Republicans, Democrats, and independents.
• The governor in the future, whether it's Republican or Democrat, doesn't get a chance to look at SJRs

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• For years now, Democrats and Governor Walz have ignored Republican pleas for accountability.
• power<00:02:36.360><c> for</c><00:02:36.599><c> years</c><00:02:36.920><c> now</c><00:02:37.160><c> Democrats
• </c><00:02:37.680><c> and</c> power for years now Democrats and power for years now Democrats and Governor

Keywords: 1183, house

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• some of the most democratic nations in this world.
• , however you want to define a Democrat, Royce is a great one.
• They're all Democrats. They are strong Democrats. This is not a partisan issue for me.
• That wasn't a Democrat... That was President Donald Trump.
• Now, to my Democratic colleagues, the same is true.

Bills: SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR8, SB31, SB33, SB3, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB2581, SB3031, SB24, SB2570, SB1566, SB552, SJR1, SB646, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR5, SCR32, SCR8, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB4238, HB2775, HB34, HB33, HB 12, HB148, HB 130, HB4273, HB4850, HB2733, HB4783, SB1833

Keywords: SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights

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• Minnesotans are tired of our politics being boiled down to Democrat versus Republican in this time of
• He said they both had proposals last session and he was curious which House Democrats Long had worked
• Long asked which House Democrats Tolson had worked with to get to this stage.
• Representative Tolson replied that there was a period of time when there were no House Democrats to work
• </c> Tierney she's the Colorado Democrat Tierney she's the Colorado Democrat Party<00:53:47.720><c> General

Bills: HF550

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, 1183, house

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• It's not a Democrat issue. Infrastructure is not... great bill as well.
• It's not a Democrat<00:10:50.800><c> issue.
• So, it was no longer Democrat or Republican.
• So, it was no longer Democrat or Republican.
• So, it was no longer Democrat or Republican.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Democrats have included $100 million for the ongoing implementation of Prop. 36.
• But I respect that the Democrats are asking for $100 million.
• This isn't Republican versus Democrat.
• This isn't Republican versus Democrat.
• This isn't Republican versus Democrat.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• And Democrats won't let go of all of those spending commitments that they made.
• The Democrats won't let go of $2 million of bicycle welfare in order to meet the needs of this budget
• And Democrats won't let go of all of those spending commitments that they made.
• And Democrats won't let go of all of those spending commitments that they made.
• And Democrats won't let go of all of those spending commitments that they made.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• a trifecta that happened here in Minnesota, that the governor, the Senate, the House all went to Democrat
• , and that $36 million was overwhelmingly for the Democrats' elections.
• all went to Democrat and that $36<01:14:53.120><c> million</c><01:14:54.120><c> was</c><01:14:54.360
• elections that's a fact now Democrats elections that's a fact now it's<01:15:01.239><c> interesting<
• <01:15:28.960><c> that</c><01:15:29.080><c> is</c><01:15:29.199><c> a</c> Democrats that is a Democrats

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Court officers notified the Democratic members of a caucus at 1 p.m. in Room 1A.
• Court officers notified the Democratic members of a caucus at 1 p.m. in Room 1A. Roll call is at 1.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a procedural matter from the Committee on Rules. Members voted to suspend the rules and Joint Rule 12 so that a petition by Edward R. Phillips and Michael F. Rush could be referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. The petition would authorize the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer service to a specific parcel of land in Sharon. The chamber then observed a moment of silence in memory of longtime Chicopee Councillor Robert Ziggy Zagorowski, with remarks noting his service as a Chicopee police officer, K-9 officer, DARE program director, and constable, as well as his community involvement and family. No debate on the underlying petition was recorded. The House adopted an order to adjourn when it finished business and to reconvene on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Ms. Kane then moved adjournment, and the House adjourned accordingly. A Democratic caucus was also announced for 1 p.m. in Room 1A.

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• Signed sincerely, Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader.
• SIGNED SINCERELY, HAKEEM JEFFRIES DEMOCRATIC LEADER.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, January 31, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• :15.280><c> Hawaii</c><00:51:16.400><c> head</c> have Democratic Party of Hawaii head have Democratic
• Next, we have the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus offering testimony and support.
• Next, we have the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus offering testimony and support.
• Next, we have the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus offering testimony and support.
• Next, we have testimony from the Democratic Party of Hawaii at office in support.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint Education and Higher Education committees met on February 10, 2026, first hearing HB 1676, which would create an AI and education task force, require documentation from AI vendors before procurement or use, and appropriate funds. The Department of Education, Public Charter School Commission, and University of Hawaii all supported the bill’s intent and described existing AI literacy efforts, teacher training, guidance for students and staff, and privacy/monitoring safeguards. DOE said it had already convened an AI task force, produced a report, trained over 10,000 educators, and embedded AI into computer science and broader curricular guidance. Members questioned DOE about student privacy, harmful content monitoring, personal devices, cell phone policy, teacher training, and whether AI literacy should extend beyond computer science into all subjects and across rural schools. After discussion, the chair announced HB 1676 would be deferred to Friday, February 13, and that a HD1 draft would be prepared. The chair said the committee would revisit the task force composition and procurement standards, with possible elimination of the procurement section, and circulate the revised draft before the next hearing. The committee then recessed and later reconvened for HB 1811, a student loan repayment program for educators. Testimony from the Department of Education, Public Charter School Commission, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, HSTA, and the Democratic Party of Hawaii Education Caucus was generally supportive, with HSTA and the Teacher Standards Board emphasizing teacher recruitment and retention, student loan burden, and the need to address the teacher shortage. In decision-making on HB 1811, the committees adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the bill with amendments. The main amendment collapsed the repayment structure into a single disbursement of up to $25,000 after five years of service, with technical/non-substantive changes and a corrected effective date. Both the Education and Higher Education committees voted unanimously in favor. Later in the meeting, the Education Committee began hearing HB 1561 on student meals, which drew broad support from the Public Charter School Commission, Department of Health, HSTA, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and many individuals. Appleseed requested amendments to ensure charter schools are treated the same as other public schools if eligibility expands and to address reimbursement issues for schools already participating in the federal Community Eligibility Provision; members discussed those concerns but no action was taken in the portion of the transcript provided. The committee then moved on to HB 779, on expanding student meal coverage, where DOE supported the intent but said it could not support the bill in its current form because of fiscal constraints.

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• Again, many of my Democratic districts.
• Some of my Democratic honest about it.
• Democrats have been fighting to get the no tax on tips for 10 years.
• "What do the Democrats believe?"
• Every American Republican and Democrat.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This would give the power and authority to a Democrat-majority Senate, therefore creating an imbalance
• This would give the power and authority to a Democrat-majority Senate, therefore creating an imbalance
• This would give the power and authority to a Democrat-majority Senate, therefore creating an imbalance
• </c> give the power and authority to Democrat give the power and authority to Democrat majority<01:46
• </c><01:53:45.159><c> party</c> Women Voters Hawaii Democratic party Women Voters Hawaii Democratic party

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs held its first hearing of the 33rd Legislature and heard several measures, beginning with HB 131, which would allow agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain purposes and direct the Office of Information Practices to adopt uniform rules. OIP supported the bill, saying it would help researchers access government records, while DLNR questioned whether the bill was necessary, raised concerns about costs and exemptions, and suggested a definition change regarding media. The Public First Law Center and other supporters said the bill would not remove existing exemptions or create new disclosure requirements, but would simply authorize rulemaking to create a clearer process for research access. Common Cause Hawaiʻi raised concern about including news media in the measure. The chair emphasized that the rulemaking process would allow agencies and the public to work through details, and the committee moved on without a recorded vote in the transcript. The committee then heard HB 411, which would create uniform administrative penalty procedures under the state ethics code and lobbyist law, and HB 412, which would expand lobbying definitions to cover certain communications with high-level executive officials about procurement and make some contracts voidable if awarded through unethical lobbying. The Ethics Commission supported HB 411 as an efficiency measure that would streamline the charge process without changing substantive rights, while HB 412 was described as a narrow transparency measure modeled on other states. The State Procurement Office warned that voiding contracts could cause delays, warranty issues, third-party complications, and higher reprocurement costs. The Ethics Commission responded that any contract revocation would be at the Attorney General’s discretion and likely reserved for egregious cases, and that the threat of voiding a contract would help deter noncompliance. The committee also heard HB 413, which clarifies that lobbyist campaign contribution prohibitions apply during periods when both houses of the Legislature are in session; the Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission both supported the bill and the Ethics Commission requested amendments to clarify jurisdiction between state and county lobbyist enforcement. Finally, the committee took up HB 149, which would require domestic and foreign corporations to report independent expenditures and political contributions to shareholders. The only testimony noted in the transcript was written comments from Matson, which said the requirement would be expensive and cumbersome and that the information is already publicly available through existing campaign finance reporting websites. No votes or final committee actions on the bills were recorded in the provided transcript.

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• It was passed a couple of years ago during the Democrat trifecta, greatly expanding the use of this data
• </c> couple of years ago during the Democrat couple of years ago during the Democrat trifecta<00:10:45.360
• I'm even right now thinking of a Democrat in my district who always brings up to me, you guys need to
• </c><00:50:05.440><c> trifecta</c> chamber than the Democrat trifecta chamber than the Democrat trifecta
• </c> How does this happen under a Democrat How does this happen under a Democrat trifecta?

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Our opportunity is right now to bring... the Democrats and others in the the Democrats and others in
• And what the Democrats are digging.
• ><c> against</c><01:38:11.440><c> free</c> Democrats unilaterally vote against free Democrats unilaterally
• And yet, we're hearing the Democrats continually argue to vote against these common-sense ideas.
• </c> together and get 34 Democratic together and get 34 Democratic votes.<02:17:20.880><c> I</c><02:17

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Do you have any support from Democrats to pass the bill? Uh, this is a bipartisan effort.
• Both Republicans and Democrats understand that that is a better use of funds. with the concerns about
• c><00:23:02.920><c> from</c> Do you have any support from from Do you have any support from from Democrats
• </c> Democrats to pass the bill? Democrats to pass the bill?
• Both uh Republicans<00:23:20.320><c> and</c><00:23:20.400><c> Democrats</c><00:23:20.920><c> understand

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The meeting focused on opposition to the proposed Blue Line light rail extension in the West Broadway/North Minneapolis corridor and support for alternatives, especially arterial bus rapid transit. Committee members and invited speakers argued that the rail project would cost about $3.2 billion to $3.5 billion to build, require roughly $57 million a year to operate and maintain, and could burden Hennepin County taxpayers if federal funding does not materialize. They promoted House File 3507, which would direct $30 million toward bus transit in the corridor, and House File 3441, which was described as highlighting the operating costs of light rail. Testimony from community leaders and residents emphasized concerns about displacement, business disruption, safety, and neighborhood impacts. Speakers said the project could require demolition of homes and businesses, reduce parking and traffic access on West Broadway, and harm a predominantly Black business district in North Minneapolis. Several compared the project to past rail impacts such as Rondo, and said bus rapid transit would be more flexible, less expensive, and better aligned with community needs. One speaker also raised concerns about the placement of stations and the effect on residents who rely on transit for work, shopping, and access to services. Representative Kristin Robbins and others framed the issue as a budget priority, saying Hennepin County should focus on transit options that cost less and on funding for HCMC, which they said faces a serious deficit. In response to questions, the bill supporters said the effort was bipartisan, that federal funding for the rail project was uncertain, and that the legislature should move money toward bus service now rather than wait for a future federal agreement. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the excerpt, but the members indicated they would continue making the case for the bills and follow up with the community.

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• >> You know, we are grateful here to have a majority that Democrats do, and I and others, I'm sure, are
• reaching out to Democrats or to Republicans to ask them to join us in our legislation, and we're going
• And whether you're Democrat, Republican, left-wing, right-wing, middle-wing, libertarian, we should all
• And<00:18:02.880><c> whether</c><00:18:03.120><c> you're</c><00:18:03.360><c> Democrat,</c><00:18:04.080
• ><c> Republican,</c> And whether you're Democrat, Republican, And whether you're Democrat, Republican

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and several DFL senators held a press conference after a floor session to announce a package of bills responding to recent ICE operations in Minnesota. Murphy said the proposals are meant to restore and protect Minnesotans’ rights after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Prey, arguing that authorities should render aid when they injure someone. She said one bill, to be heard the next day in Sen. Ron Latz’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, would create a civil remedy for victims of constitutional violations by federal agents and their leaders. Another bill would give the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension independent investigative authority in cases where federal agents kill Minnesota residents, after the BCA was reportedly shut out of recent investigations. Sen. Lindsey Port described a bill to bar federal law enforcement from hiding their identities while on duty, citing masked ICE agents, alleged use of fake license plates and impersonation tactics, and a recent incident in which a health care worker was allegedly boxed in by masked men. Sen. Elise Mann said the package would designate hospitals, schools, daycares, colleges, and courthouses as protected spaces and require a judicial warrant for ICE entry, arguing that federal agents have been entering hospitals and schools and detaining people at vulnerable moments. The senators framed the effort as a response to unconstitutional enforcement tactics rather than immigration policy, and said they hoped for bipartisan support, though they acknowledged the legal issues may be challenged under federal supremacy and could reach the courts. In response to questions, the senators said the civil-rights bill is intended to create a state-court cause of action against federal officials acting under color of law, because current remedies are limited. They said people in schools or hospitals should not put themselves in danger if confronted by armed agents, and that the law would provide later accountability. Latz said the Judiciary Committee would take up the bills and that Minnesota must have a seat at the table in seeking justice for affected residents. Asked about funding for related community burdens, Murphy said it was not a budget year but the state has a rainy day fund and balance available from last session.

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• understanding of how campaign finance laws affect candidates, organizations, and the public's trust in our democratic
• understanding of how campaign finance laws affect candidates, organizations, and the public's trust in our democratic
• understanding of how campaign finance laws affect candidates, organizations, and the public's trust in our democratic
• public's<00:15:08.240><c> trust</c><00:15:08.480><c> in</c><00:15:08.720><c> our</c><00:15:08.880><c> democratic
• </c> public's trust in our democratic public's trust in our democratic institutions.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• John Adams found more than 500 years of democratic representative government.
• They have democratic elections for a president, a parliament, and their mayors.
• That's not democratic, and that's not democratic and least.
• Bratiskew, if you had been elected to the Boise City Council and the flag came before you, and it is a democratic
• exceptions and this legislation, if it didn't exist, we would be able to go through and use our democratic

Summary: The committee first heard RS 33206, a proposal by Representative Gannon to allow “plug-in solar” or portable solar generators for homes and small businesses. He described it as a limited, UL-approved option capped at 1,200 watts, modeled on Utah legislation, and argued it could give consumers more flexibility and reduce utility controversy. Members questioned whether the devices are currently prohibited under utility rules and whether the bill was needed; Gannon said existing regulations likely require utility permission. The committee voted to introduce RS 33206. The committee then heard RS 3321 C1 from Representative Raibald, which would address county clerk concerns about liability and indemnification for private properties used as polling places. He said the measure would extend liability protections to polling-place properties and allow clerks to request coverage through the Secretary of State’s self-insured policy so long-used voting locations could remain available. The committee voted to introduce the RS. The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 561, a bill restricting flags displayed by government entities. Representative Hill said the bill was a response to Boise’s flag policy and was intended to keep government spaces neutral, with exceptions for certain official flags; he acknowledged some “collateral damage” to community banners and other displays. Supporters argued the bill was needed to prevent government endorsement of divisive symbols and to preserve a neutral public sphere. Opponents, including Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, city counsel Eric Stidham, clergy, LGBTQ advocates, Basque community members, and others, said the bill was an overreach that targeted Boise’s pride flag, limited local control, and would chill expression and harm community inclusion. Testimony also raised concerns about the bill’s penalties and possible unintended effects on other flags and community events. After testimony, the committee debated motions to advance the bill, hold it, or send it to general orders; the transcript ends amid that discussion without a final recorded disposition.

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• You may not like that I moved into my old district and challenged an incumbent Democrat, but I did.
• And I did that in a majority Democrat district because people trust me and they value my opinions.
• I'm a Democrat. I didn't get any special consideration on the bills.
• And it doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or Republican, you listen to all this and access all the media
• And again, I think it's important that we as legislators, this is not a Democratic or Republican thing