Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Resolution 146'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Improving Housing Affordability and Fraud Protections | Senator Zach Duckworth May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, thank you for being here. >> Thanks for having me. >> Absolutely.
- things, um you have another bill, Senate things, um you have another bill, Senate File<00:04:29.440
- No co-authors at all here in the Senate.
- And they passed And they passed unanimously in the Senate and in the House. That is wild.
- And so, being in the minority in the Senate, and to your point, having both of those bills heard, and
Summary:
The discussion focused on two Minnesota Senate bills authored by the senator: Senate File 4168 and Senate File 4652. SF 4168 would give buyers of investment properties more flexibility in financing, including the ability to roll certain closing costs and lender fees into the loan, with the senator emphasizing that the measure is limited to investment properties and is not intended for primary residences. He stressed that the bill is meant to provide options, not force borrowers into any particular structure, and repeatedly distinguished it from predatory lending, saying it has nothing to do with fraudulent or abusive mortgage practices.
SF 4652 addresses fraud prevention at banks by allowing account holders to designate an additional contact person who can be notified if a bank suspects suspicious activity and cannot reach the account owner. The senator described it as a common-sense, no-cost, anti-fraud measure aimed at early detection and protecting both banks and customers. He said fraud is a widespread problem and that the bill would help institutions act quickly when something appears wrong.
The senator said both bills moved quickly because he wanted to get them heard and passed this session, and he noted that he was the sole author on each. He said the bills passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House. In broader comments, he credited bipartisan relationships and committee cooperation for helping the bills advance, and said the session showed House-Senate collaboration on practical legislation, with more political items being pushed toward compromise and further discussion.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Lowering Energy Costs Through Innovation | Senator Nick Frentz May 29th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, I'm happy to have you here. >> Good to see you, Veronica.
- The Senate has passed a nuclear study three years in a row now.
- The Senate has funded a nuclear study.
- The energy omnibus bill passed off the floor in the Senate.
- House and Senate have to agree.
Summary:
The interview focused on Minnesota’s clean energy policy, energy affordability, and the state’s path toward its 100% clean electricity goal. The senator said Minnesota’s clean energy reputation comes from environmental concern, job creation, and lower long-term costs, noting that wind is now the lowest-cost generation source and that solar costs have fallen sharply. He said rising electricity demand has led to some increased coal use, but argued the state can still meet its 2040 clean energy target through continued renewable buildout, permitting reform, conservation, and demand response.
A major topic was data centers. The senator emphasized both concerns and benefits, saying hyperscale data centers can bring substantial construction jobs, property tax revenue, and, under the 2025 law, payments to low-income energy assistance. He cited the Pine Island Google data center as air-cooled, with no water concerns, and said it will pay $5 million annually while funding 1,600 MW of wind, solar, and battery resources at its own expense. He also said Xcel’s filing projected a $1.1 billion ratepayer savings over 10 years, while urging the public to weigh both pros and cons, especially around water use and local tax impacts.
The discussion also covered nuclear power and climate costs. The senator said the Senate has passed a nuclear study three years in a row and expects it to advance, while the moratorium on new nuclear plants remains tied to the Prairie Island Indian Community and unresolved nuclear waste storage. He argued Minnesota likely cannot reach its emissions goals without nuclear in the mix, though he acknowledged current nuclear is not cost-competitive and said future advanced or small modular nuclear could change that. On affordability, he pointed to climate-driven costs such as higher homeowners insurance and storm damage, and described Senate energy omnibus provisions including conservation, plug-in solar, and renewable development account projects such as a Como Zoo clean energy project. No votes were taken in the interview itself, but the senator referenced the recently announced budget deal and said he still needed to negotiate a renewable development account agreement between the House and Senate.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/29/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Motions and Resolutions. Senator Gianaris. >> Good afternoon, Madam President.
- Senator Brouk and recognize Senator Webb on the resolution. >> Secretary will read. >> Resolution J.
- Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick on the resolution. >> Thank you, Madam President.
- I want to thank the sponsor and Senator Webb for bringing this resolution to the floor.
- Senator Bailey on the resolution. >> Thank you, Madam President.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s journal and proceeded to a lengthy third-reading calendar. Early business included several motions to discharge Assembly bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, along with a few bills laid aside for the day. The chamber also recalled two bills from the Assembly, restored one bill to the Third Reading Calendar after reconsideration, and received amendments on two other bills without changing their calendar status.
The Senate then took up a large number of bills across topics including labor, energy, insurance, consumer protection, environmental conservation, health, banking, elections, public service, education, workers’ compensation, criminal justice, local government, and tax law. Most measures passed with broad support, though several drew recorded opposition. Notable debate included Senator Mayer’s explanation for a bill intended to prevent treatment-court participants, including veterans, from losing their driver’s licenses twice after completing diversion programs; Senator Ryan’s support for a bill expanding prosecutors’ ability to treat repeat sexual abuse as persistent abuse; and a sharp exchange on a bill repealing New York’s HIV/STI criminalization law, with Senators Borrello and Chan opposing it and Senator Salazar defending the repeal as necessary to reduce stigma and protect survivors.
The chamber also adopted and recognized several resolutions and guest presentations. Members welcomed the Tri-Valley Secondary School girls cross country champions, Miss America Cassie Donagan and Miss New York Teen Nadia Anwar, and the Hudson High School varsity boys basketball team. Later, the Senate took up a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month, with multiple senators speaking in support of greater awareness, reduced stigma, and improved care for pregnant and postpartum New Yorkers. At the end of the session, the sponsors opened the day’s resolutions for co-sponsorship, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, June 1 at 12 noon, with intervening days designated as legislative days.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will be in order.
- Senator Trumbull, so I give you a break. Thank you for that. Senator Burgess. Senator Davis.
- We will miss also Senator Polsky. I know Senator DiCeglie will miss Senator Polsky as well.
- Have all senators voted? All senators voted.
- Senator Avila. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Senator Pizzo. So at... Senator Avila.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-29 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator.
- Is shall the Senate adopt a joint house resolution in concurrence? Are you ready for that question?
- "The original Senate bill excluded all Senate bonding when we put S. 20 on.
- Thank you, Senator. That was a lovely tribute to a lovely senator.
- Senator from Rutland has moved that the Senate...
VT
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will come to order. Senator from Rutland. Yes, Mr. President.
- Senior Senator from Chittenden. Yes, Senator from... Mr.
- Question is, shall the Senate adopt the resolution on its part? Are you ready for the question?
- Senator Winker. The Senate will come back to order.
- And this might explain some things about where Senator Buruth Senator President Where Senator Buruth
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Bass [member_23778]. Senator Carter [member_23784]. Senator Connick [member_2684].
- Senator Lambert [member_2693]. Senator Luneau [member_2867]. Senator Lambert [member_2693].
- Senator Luneau [member_2867]. Senator Mizell [member_2868]. Here. Senator Morris [member_23777].
- Senator Reese [member_23772]. Senator Wheat [member_2943]. Present.
- Senator Lambert is here as well. And Senator Lambert is here as well.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 564 (05/28/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, Senator.
- Senator Perkins Coker, any thoughts? Um, I thank you very much.
- That amendment is to Senate Bill 564. We're making three changes. Yes.
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Bradley >> Senator Bradley >> Senator Bradley >& - We've lost a senator. Um, but where are you?
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 564 reconvened to review a new amendment from Representative DuMont. The amendment cleaned up prior language, added a new section carving out wetland buffers and conservation areas for special exception or conditional use permit treatment, and included an effective-date delay. Senator Murphy noted that agreed-upon language was missing to prevent municipalities from imposing new building or lot-size restrictions before the bill’s effective date, and that language was restored using wording from amendment 2070.
The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey, who explained that fire-code concerns centered on road access and dead-end roads, and suggested tying road-length limits to NFPA 1141 so the bill would reference an established standard while preserving existing state fire code provisions on water supply, road widths, slopes, and turnarounds. Members discussed refining the language to say road-length caps must comply with the state fire code and NFPA 1141. Representative Alexander also explained that section 3 would expand by-right treatment for certain subdivision buffers and reduce development costs, while section 4 would require at least conditional use or special exception review for wetland buffers and conservation areas rather than allowing a flat denial.
After a brief pause to resolve concerns, participants agreed to keep section 3 and section 4, with the understanding that the changes struck a balance between lowering housing-development costs and preserving local review and environmental protections. The committee then voted unanimously to support the agreement, seconded by Rainforth, and the chair said the revised amendment would be sent to OLS for final drafting.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Moved by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Dabo.
- Moved by Senator Dabo, second by Senator Harckham.
- And after Senator Dabo, second by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Harckham, second by Senator Herald
- By Senator Dabba, same by Senator Harkham, same by Senator Harkham, same by Senator Dabble.
- Move by Senator Fernando, from Senator Harkam, by Senator Harkham, second by Senator Harkham, second
Summary:
The committee took up a long list of bills and chapter amendments, largely under the Education Law, Insurance Law, General Business Law, Social Services Law, Election Law, Environmental Conservation Law, and related statutes. The transcript reflects repeated motions and seconds, with members generally voting in favor and no recorded opposition on most items. Bills reported included measures sponsored by Senators Prasad, Martinez, Krueger, Serrano, CUNY, Gianaris, Harckham, Fernandez, and others, along with several technical amendments to prior laws and chapter acts.
Among the topics referenced were education-related changes, insurance and business regulation, veterans services, housing finance, election law, labor and civil rights matters, mental hygiene and health provisions, retirement and social security, property tax and state finance updates, and amendments to older chapters and laws. The meeting also included reports on bills affecting vehicle and traffic law, military law, environmental conservation, and local or municipal law provisions. The transcript is noisy and repetitive, but the overall pattern is that the committee advanced a broad slate of legislation.
No substantive testimony or debate is captured in the transcript beyond the motions, seconds, and the repeated statement that bills were reported, often “in favor” or “all in favor.” The session concluded with the remaining items being reported and “all pieces of business for today being adjourned.”
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Will the Senate please come to order. Senator from Chittenden. Thank you, Mr. President.
- that the Senate bears with me. that the Senate bears with me.
- hope the Senate would concur. >> I recognize the senator from Grand Isle, Senator Brennan, for the report
- hope the Senate would concur. >> I recognize the senator from Grand Isle, Senator Brennan, for the report
- senator from Essex. senator from Essex.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-28 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The conferees are Senator Watson, Senator Hardy, and Senator Beck.
- Senator Ken, yes. >> Senator Clarkson, yes. >> Senator Coll, no. >> Senator Cummings, yes. >> Senator
- , no. >> Senator Engles, no. >> Senator Lions, yes. >> Senator Major, yes. >> Senator Mats, no. >> Senator
- Senator Brew. Yes. Senator Beck. Senator Benson. Senator Benson. Yes. Yes. Yes. Senator Bard.
- Senator, Senator, Senator, yes. Yes. Yes. Senator Bond, yes.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator from Chittenden Central has moved that the Senate suspend its rules moved that the Senate suspend
- If so, senator from Chittenden. If so, Senator from Chittenden. >> Uh, Mr.
- President. >> Senator from Chittenden. >> Senator from Chittenden. >> Mr.
- on Senate H. 710.
- Senator Senator Senator. Oh. Oh. Oh. That we stand in recess until 4:30. Okay, we stand in recess.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 28th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Under motions, resolutions, and notices, Senator McNerney, you're recognized.
- Senate Bill 1050 by Senator Ashby and Equity to Consumer Protection. Senator.
- Senate Bill 1373 by Senator Grove and act relating to criminal procedure. Senator. Senator.
- Senate Bill 1393 by Senator McGuire and an act relating to fish. Senator.
- Secretary, please read: Senate Resolution 94, Senate Bill 1430, 867, 894, 900, 962, 1022, 1047, 1053,
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Archeleta, Senator Chao Bogh. Any additional questions or comments?
- Thank you so much, Senator Ochoa Bogh, for your comments.
- We have a motion by Senator Chao Bogh, and thank you.
- The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education is adjourned.
- The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education is adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Richardson. Present. Senator Durazo. Here. Senator Ciardo.
- Thank you, Senator. The staff recommendations have been moved by Senator Durazo.
- The Senate will continue working with the Assembly and the administration to improve The Senate will
- Thank you, Senator Tarasso. Senator Seyarto.
- Thank you, Senator Seyarto.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hattato. Here. Senator Nilo. Here. Senator Cabaldon. Here. And Senator Smallwood Quavis.
- Senator Hattato. Here. Senator Nilo. Here. Senator Cabaldon. Senator Hattado. Here. Senator Nilo.
- The call the items, Senator Hurtado? Aye. Senator Hurtado, aye. Senator Nilo? Aye.
- Senator Nilo, aye. Senator Cabaldon? Aye. Senator Cabaldon, aye. Senator Smallwood-Quavis? Aye.
- Senator Hurtado? Aye. Senator Hurtado, aye. Senator Nilo? Not voting. Senator Cabaldon, aye.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 27th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Kolkhorst. Here. Senator Perry. Senator Hall. Here. Senator Miles. Senator Hughes.
- Senator Blanco. Senator Sparks. Senator Cook. A quorum is established.
- I want to recognize Senator Hughes and Senator Miles is being present. Senator Vice Chair Perry.
- Thank you, Senator Hall. Senator Cook.
- I'm going to go to Senator Miles, who's patiently waited, Senator Cook, and then back to Senator Hall
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Photos from the Minnesota Senate - Volume 13, 2026 May 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Summary:
The transcript contains only repeated expressions of thanks and does not include any legislative discussion, bill references, testimony, motions, votes, or other committee or floor actions.
No substantive meeting content is present in the provided text, so there are no topics or positions to summarize.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on SB 578 (05/27/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
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passion - Thank you, Senator.
Summary:
The Committee of Conference on Senate Bill 578 met to reconcile differences in a bill concerning recess times for children and related early learning provisions. The Senate sponsor described two compromise amendments, both based on the Senate version, that would restore play-based learning through third grade and replace guided reading with interactive shared reading; the only difference between the two was whether recess would extend through fifth grade or eighth grade. The sponsor argued the changes were supported by studies, existing state investment in play-based learning, and examples from schools using recess to improve attendance and behavior.
House members opposed the amendments, saying they were concerned about creating an expensive or unfunded mandate and about limiting local control over curriculum decisions. One House member said the state lacked enough fiscal support and implementation time for districts, and another said the proposal should perhaps be studied further before expanding it beyond kindergarten. Supporters countered that the state had already invested in training, that the proposal was a teaching method rather than a new curriculum, and that play-based learning and recess improve mental health, classroom behavior, and student engagement.
The committee voted on the 2084S amendment, and it failed on a divided vote. After further discussion, the House reiterated that it would stick with its position and oppose the Senate amendments. The chair then stated that the committee was at an impasse and that the bill was effectively dead, with no further action taken.