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• And you're not only a state senator here and former chair of the Republican Party of Florida, you're
• Are any of your colleagues on the Republican side of the aisle going to be asking any questions over
• And it baffles me that the Republican Party, a party that has for so long been a champion of the...
• The Republican Party, a party that has for so long been a champion of the mantra that one should pull
• Worked with Republican presidents, Democratic presidents.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee took up SB 2-C, a major immigration enforcement bill sponsored by Senator Gruters and co-introduced by Senator Fine. Gruters described the measure as a broad crackdown on illegal immigration that would replace a single immigration officer with a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, create a $250 million grant program for local law enforcement, fund additional Department of Agriculture interdiction staff and facilities, expand pretrial detention for certain unauthorized immigrants, increase criminal penalties, require more cooperation with ICE, and eliminate in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students. He and supporters framed the bill as a way to support law enforcement, deter illegal immigration, and align Florida with federal enforcement efforts. Committee questioning focused heavily on the bill’s education, detention, and enforcement provisions. Senators pressed Gruters and Fine on why the bill did not address employer sanctions or E-Verify, whether the tuition changes would affect students who had grown up in Florida, how sanctuary-policy enforcement would work, and whether the bill would create practical burdens for prosecutors, jails, and local officials. Gruters said he was open to working on E-Verify in regular session but not to amending this bill, and Fine argued the tuition repeal would apply to undocumented students who had qualified under existing law. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri testified in support, saying ICE bed capacity was still insufficient and that county jails needed more resources to honor detainers. Mark Schlachman of FSU Law offered historical context, noting prior state-federal cooperation efforts and warning of unintended consequences, while several public witnesses opposed the bill as unconstitutional, costly, and harmful to immigrant families and the economy. Opponents from the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU of Florida, Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, Florida Policy Institute, AFL-CIO, and immigrant advocacy groups argued the bill would invite litigation, encourage racial profiling, harm the workforce and higher education, and punish law-abiding immigrants and their families. They emphasized that immigration is a federal matter, that K-12 education must be provided regardless of status, and that removing in-state tuition would reduce access to college and hurt Florida’s economy. Some speakers urged the committee to grandfather current students if the tuition waiver is repealed. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote reflected in the transcript provided.

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• </c><00:12:43.079><c> should</c> critical thing that Republicans should critical thing that Republicans
• Lastly, I do want to thank my Republican colleague and fellow veteran, Mr.
• Lastly, I do want to thank my Republican colleague and fellow veteran, Mr.
• I do want to thank my Republican colleague and fellow veteran, Mr.
• Thank my Republican colleague and fellow veteran, Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Today is Katie's last floor day for us as our floor manager on the Republican side.
• I get the awkward privilege of speaking as a white guy and a Republican white guy at that.
• I had the highest Black population at that particular moment as a Republican.
• And I'm telling you that even as a white Republican, I'm very proud of the African American population

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The Senate Republican caucus will be meeting at 8:30. We will begin promptly.
• The Senate Republican<00:21:48.960><c> caucus</c><00:21:49.280><c> will</c><00:21:49.400><c> be</c><00
• :21:49.480><c> meeting</c><00:21:49.720><c> at</c> Republican caucus will be meeting at Republican caucus

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, March 9, 2026, 960, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But we came together on a bipartisan basis, a Republican president condemning a Democratic president's
• decision, Democratic members of Congress and Republican members of Congress joining together.
• Democratic members of Congress and Republican members of Congress joining together with the Civil Liberties
• Virtually unanimous support from Republican and Democratic colleagues, so I'd argue if the policy worked

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and pledge that reflected on Japanese American incarceration during World War II and recent storm-related losses in California. The chamber then handled routine procedural matters, guest introductions, and several consent and file items before moving to floor debate on a series of resolutions and budget measures. The main policy item was HR 82, declaring February 19, 2026, a day of remembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans. Members from both parties and several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the injustice of Executive Order 9066, the importance of remembering civil liberties failures, and the need to guard against similar abuses today. The resolution drew some criticism of its rhetoric toward federal law enforcement, but after debate the Assembly added 72 coauthors and adopted HR 82 by voice vote. The chamber also adopted ACR 128, a resolution recognizing solidarity with Ukraine, and later passed ACA 7, a constitutional amendment related to government preferences, after a partisan debate over whether it would restore or prohibit discrimination. The Assembly also took up two budget-related concurrence items. AB 107, described as technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and adjustments related to Proposition 4 projects, passed concurrence 59-3 and was sent immediately to the Governor. AB 117 authorized the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from already awarded transit capital funds to support operating costs for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; supporters called it a bridge loan to stabilize transit, while opponents called it a bailout lacking accountability. The measure passed concurrence 52-16 and was also transmitted to the Governor. The session ended with adjournments in memory of former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, with members praising his leadership in city government, energy policy, and clean energy development. The Speaker then announced the bill introduction deadline and the next floor session date before adjourning the Assembly until Monday, February 23, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• But we came together on a bipartisan basis, a Republican president condemning a Democratic president's
• decision, Democratic members of Congress and Republican members of Congress joining together.
• Democratic members of Congress and Republican members of Congress joining together with the Civil Liberties
• Virtually unanimous support from Republican and Democratic colleagues, so I'd argue if the policy worked

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The Republicans will also caucus. The House will be at ease for the purpose of caucus.
• Speaker, the Republicans will caucus in five minutes.
• The Republicans will caucus now as well. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• The Republicans will caucus now as well. The House will be at ease until 2 p.m. today.

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1002 , HB1065 , HB1155 , HB1916 , HB2264 , HB1078 , HB1687 , HB1701 , HB1717 , HB1795 , HB1859 , HB2088 , HB2091 , HB2107 , HB2109 , HB2110 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2133 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2151 , HB2152 , HB2155 , HB2165 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2211 , HB2219 , HB2228 , HB2229 , HB2230 , HB2235 , HB2238 , HB2242 , HB2245 , HB2249 , HB2253 , HB2254 , HB2269 , HB2272 , HB2283 , HB2304 , HB2317 , HB2340 , HB2343 , HB2385 , HB2406 , HB2417 , HB2426 , HB2445 , HB2452 , HB2472 , HB2492 , HB2501 , HB2531 , HB2574 , HB2606 , HB2664 , HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB1717 , HB1795 , HB1859 , HB2107 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2133 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2151 , HB2155 , HB2165 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2211 , HB2219 , HB2242 , HB2245 , HB2253 , HB2283 , HB2317 , HB2343 , HB2385 , HB2406 , HB2417 , HB2426 , HB2501 , HB2531 , HB2574 , HB2606 , HB1170 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2111 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2199 , HB2206 , HB2296 , HB2360 , HB2436 , HB2471 , HB2478 , HB2510 , HB2525 , HB2532 , HB2543 , HB2605 , HB2624 , HJM4012 , HB1759

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

Transcript Highlights:

• In summary, a recent Rasmussen poll showed 75% of Republicans want all illegals out.
• Given the overwhelming... 25% of Republicans want all illegals out.
• Given the overwhelming numbers of Republicans in the state and the vote for Trump in the state who made
• And it was a record of both the Democrats and the Republicans saying so.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• abusing the voting process while sending a powerful message to the public that the foundation of our Republican
• c><00:09:36.880><c> our</c> public that the foundation of our public that the foundation of our Republican
• > form</c><00:09:37.920><c> of</c><00:09:38.080><c> self-government</c><00:09:38.720><c> is</c> Republican
• form of self-government is Republican form of self-government is secure.<00:09:40.320><c> So</c><00:

Keywords: Discussion of HR 7 00:05:00, 958, all

Summary: The committee met, established a quorum, and opened with the pledge and prayer. Members then made several brief introductions of interns and guests from the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville. The chair also reminded members about microphone use, cell phones, and the 24-hour rule for committee amendments and substitutes. The sole substantive item was House Resolution 7, sponsored by Representative Hodgson, which set out guiding principles for Kentucky elections. Hodgson described principles including fair and secure elections, accessibility balanced with security, citizen-only voting, stability and uniformity in election procedures, prompt and accurate results, transparency, accountability, and preservation of state control over elections. Members generally supported the resolution; Representative Marzian asked whether Kentucky already follows these principles and raised the issue of low poll-worker pay, while Representative Hancock asked about protecting voter registration data and privacy. Hodgson responded that transparency applies to the process, not personal information, and that Kentucky protects ballot secrecy and voter data. Representative Chester Burton also asked about election security, and Hodgson said Kentucky’s system relies on bipartisan poll workers and mutual oversight at polling places. Representative Marzian asked whether Social Security numbers are still required for voter registration, and members indicated they are, with a follow-up promised to the committee. The committee then voted 15-0 to pass the resolution with favorable expression. Before adjournment, Hodgson encouraged additional co-sponsors, and the chair noted the committee would likely meet again the following Thursday.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm Clay Hill, professional staff supporting the House Republican Caucus.
• I'm Clay Hill, professional staff supporting the House Republican Caucus. Perfect. Thanks, Clay.
• Republicans have been offered J-Lob Basement 18.
• And so Republicans will be found in the security room behind this hearing room.

Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee opened its first formal public hearing agenda of the session with House Bill 2238, which would direct the Department of Agriculture to coordinate statewide food security efforts and develop a food security strategy due to the Legislature by December 1, 2027. Staff explained the bill would add food security coordination and food system monitoring to the department’s duties and require collaboration with state agencies, nonprofits, experts, and tribes. Prime sponsor Rep. Christine Reeves described the bill as a way to codify and continue work the department had done under COVID emergency authority, while also addressing food insecurity, farm viability, food access, and supply chain resilience. She and several testifiers emphasized rising food costs, food deserts, and the need for a coordinated statewide approach. Testimony in support came from Second Harvest of Spokane, Northwest Harvest, Washington wheat, potato, onion, and cattle groups, the Washington State Farmers Market Association, Harvest Against Hunger, Pierce County Councilmember Brian Yambay, the Washington Food Industry Association, Food Lifeline, the Coalition of Accountable Communities of Health, and small producers, many of whom stressed the importance of coordination, affordability, data, and including people with lived experience and small farmers in the process. No one testified in opposition during the hearing, though the sign-in record showed 137 pro and 166 con positions overall. The committee then moved into executive session on several 2025 bills, including measures on gray wolf management (HB 1311), farmed octopus (HB 1608), force-feeding birds and foie gras (HB 1735), grizzly bear management (HB 1825), invasive species education for pet sales (HB 1976), and maple syrup processing operations (HB 262). Staff briefed each bill, and members discussed proposed amendments on HB 1735 and HB 1976, but the committee deferred action on all bills except HB 1608. During caucus, members indicated HB 1608 was the only bill to be voted on that day. On HB 1608, which would ban knowingly possessing, transporting, or distributing farmed octopus and authorize a civil penalty, members debated animal welfare and the bill’s policy merits. Rep. Birnbaum supported the measure as a humane step, while Rep. Dent said he had concerns and was not ready to support it. The committee then voted 6-5 to report HB 1608 out of committee with a do pass recommendation. The meeting adjourned after that vote.

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• organizations, including as past president of the Huntsville Rotary Club, past chair of the Madison County Republican
• 34.000><c> County</c> Club, past chair of the Madison County Club, past chair of the Madison County Republican
• <00:27:35.039><c> Executive</c><00:27:35.600><c> Committee,</c><00:27:36.720><c> past</c> Republican
• Executive Committee, past Republican Executive Committee, past co-chair<00:27:38.240><c> of</c><00:27

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• chair of the House Federalism and Fiscal Responsibility Committee. and chair of the Texas House Republican
• He is the dean of the Republican side of the ledger.
• And so you will be sorely missed as the dean of the Republican caucus. ...for the way you dealt with
• this pollster got my mother on the phone and said, "Ma'am," If you ever, you know, do you vote Republican

Bills: SB 8 , SB 1 , SB 2 , SB 5 , SB 10 , HB27 , HB7 , HB17 , HB1 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , HB20 , HB18 , HB7 , HB17 , HB1 , HB20 , HB18 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4 , SB1 , SR85 , SR87 , SB8 , SB5 , SB2 , SB10 , HB27

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam

Transcript Highlights:

• But time and time again, Republican state leaders promised that they would gladly fund public schools
• Menéndez, one of the things that I think Republicans and Democrats really agree on is...
• 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. And that will conclude.

Bills: HB2

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is Democrat or Republican.
• 46.960><c> be</c><01:10:47.120><c> home</c> Republican county wants to be home Republican county wants
• ,</c><01:10:58.880><c> we</c> they're not saying as Republicans, we they're not saying as Republicans
• So, let Republican or a Democrat thing.
• I'm not not talking just Republicans.

Keywords: 981, all

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• There's actually only four, uh, 53 Republicans.
• There's actually only four, uh, 53 Republicans.
• There's actually only four, uh, 53 Republicans.
• There's actually only four, uh, 53 Republicans.
• </c> point in time did any of our Republican point in time did any of our Republican colleagues<02:35

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And in 2023, actually a Republican had a similar bill, similar Member Waldron, and I think I was the
• But yet at the same time, Republicans are cutting health care for families.
• Republicans are cutting CalFresh and food subsidies for families and kids.
• Republicans are cutting the whole safety net that needs to be there to support kids and families.
• And so it just blows my mind that Republicans are so adamant that you need to have kids when the number

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee heard a long agenda of health-related bills, beginning with AB 2651 by Bonta, which would require schools to notify parents when school vaccination rates fall below herd immunity thresholds. Supporters, including family physicians, PTA representatives, and medical groups, said the bill would improve transparency and help parents protect children and vulnerable family members. Opponents argued the data could be misleading, could identify medically exempt or conditional students, and might lead to stigma or discrimination. The bill was later moved out of committee on a due-pass-as-amended motion, with one no vote recorded on the roll call. The committee also heard AB 2123 by Aguirre-Curry on medical debt relief, AB 1570 by Wilson to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary breast diagnostic and supplemental imaging, AB 2201 by Berner to restore Medi-Cal eligibility and renewal flexibilities, AB 2448 by Berman to strengthen privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care records, AB 2034 by Addis on food additive safety and transparency, and AB 2598 by Krell to require better notification of next of kin when a patient dies in a hospital. Each bill drew strong support from authors, advocates, and affected individuals, while some drew opposition from insurers, industry groups, or transparency critics who raised concerns about cost, duplication, implementation, or unintended harm. Several bills were moved forward on due-pass-as-amended motions, including AB 2123, AB 2201, AB 2448, AB 2034, and AB 2598. The committee also heard AB 2551 by Elhawary, which would require health plans to collect and publish data on how often enrollees must go out of network for behavioral health care and why. Supporters said the measure would expose access barriers and high out-of-pocket costs, especially for communities of color and people with language access needs; opponents said it would add another reporting mandate and might not solve provider shortage problems. Members generally expressed support for the bill’s goals and several described personal or district-level experiences with behavioral health access problems. The bill was then moved out of committee on a due-pass motion. The committee also took up consent items and other procedural motions, with multiple bills reported out and some placed on call.

Transcript Highlights:

• It was the priority of the Republican caucus, and it should be the priority of every Minnesotan to stop
• It was the priority of the Republican caucus, and it should be the priority of every Minnesotan to stop
• There's 67 members on this Republican side of the aisle.
• </c> members to join with Republican members to join with Republican colleagues<00:53:32.079><c> to</
• And just because the Republicans in this body say that they have a bill that's wonderful, that's going

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Republican caucus will meet at 9:50 a.m. in Caucus Room 1. Senator Alston. Thank you, Mr.
• Republican caucus will meet at 9.50 a.m. in caucus room one. Senator Alston. Thank you, Mr.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, electronic roll call, and approval of the March 24, 2026 journal. Several members used points of personal privilege to introduce guests, including visitors from Arizona Business and Professional Women for National Women’s History Month, advocates for women and families, guests connected to Audubon Day and Western Rivers Day, and a guest shadowing a senator who is running for LD17. The remarks highlighted women’s contributions to Arizona history, BPW’s advocacy for pay equity, health care, and equal rights, and the importance of water policy for recreation, tourism, birding, and the state economy. The chamber also handled routine floor business. Messages from the House were waived from reading, and Senate Bills 1010, 1023, 1029, and 1211 were transmitted to the governor. Second reading was taken up on House Bills 2344, 2375, 2680, 2750, and 2976, covering topics including the local government investment pool, housing and zoning in historic neighborhoods, workers’ compensation notice, the Arizona-Sonora Trade Commission, and a sexual abuse prevention pilot program. Committee announcements were made for the next day: Judiciary and Elections at 9:00 a.m., Rules at 9:45 a.m., and both Republican and Democratic caucuses at 9:50 a.m. The Senate then adjourned by motion until Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• And it's a bipartisan piece of legislation that's sponsored by three Democrats and three Republicans.
• introduced, and I assume you'll change the co-sponsor, and so it's good to have a balance between a Republican

Summary: The House Health and Welfare Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Bill 558, sponsored by Representative Tanner. The bill concerns Social Security survivor benefits for foster youth and aims to ensure those funds are preserved for the children rather than used by the state for administrative purposes. In response to questions, Tanner said the measure applies to foster youth survivor benefits and can include benefits tied to a deceased veteran as well. He also said there is no specific federal guidance, and described the bill as codifying an existing Idaho executive action. The committee voted to send HB 558 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard RS 33377 from Representative Cannon, a bill draft to ban copay accumulator practices in health insurance. Cannon explained that these programs prevent third-party assistance, such as manufacturer coupons, from counting toward a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, shifting the benefit away from patients. He said the proposal was brought by a constituent, had been worked on with Representative Furman, and would align Idaho with similar laws in other states and with pending federal legislation. Representative Furman moved to introduce the bill draft, and the committee approved the motion. After the introduction vote, the chair noted the bipartisan sponsorship and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Republicans not voting and the measure is out. Thank you.
• That is out with Republicans not voting, with Mr. Tangapa voting aye. We have Ms. Blakesphere.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all