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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Republican Caucus: we have House Republican Deputy Leader Chris Corey of the 15th District and Floor
- And from the Senate Republican Caucus, we have Senate Republican Leader John Braun of the 20th District
- So, you know, as House Republicans and also Senate Republicans, we're working to address a lot of the
- So is this a victory for Republicans in rolling back the Democrats' agenda?
- So is this a victory for Republicans in rolling back the Democrats' agenda?
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders held a press event to preview the final weeks of the legislative session and criticize several Democratic proposals. Their main focus was a proposed income tax on high earners, which they said is really an income tax that could later be expanded, and which drew what they described as record opposition in public sign-ins and testimony. They also objected to other fiscal bills they said would raise costs for food, agriculture, health care, energy, labor, and consumer goods, and they argued these measures would worsen affordability and encourage people and businesses to leave Washington.
The caucus also highlighted bills they opposed on policy grounds, including measures affecting local authority over camping bans and housing permitting, an anti-initiative bill they called anti-voter, and a bill on sheriff background checks. They said they supported or were pleased to see movement on some Republican-backed measures, including tax exemptions for diapers, prepared foods, and certain licensing and continuing-education costs, as well as a repeal of last year’s services tax. They also said the Senate’s move to roll back the estate tax was a partial step in the right direction, though not enough to offset the proposed income tax.
A major portion of the event centered on child welfare and the Keeping Families Together Act. Republicans criticized a House bill they said only partially addresses the “imminent harm” standard and does not adequately protect children in drug-affected homes, citing recent fatalities and critical incidents. They said they will keep pushing for changes and also mentioned support for adding fentanyl to the child endangerment statute. In closing, they said they would continue floor fights over the next week, and House Republicans announced they will issue their own media credentials to promote press access in Olympia.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Balancing the Budget – Majority Leader Erin Murphy Jun 16th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> would help the uh, Senate Republican would help the uh, Senate Republican Caucus<00:05:13.360><c
- So if there are Democrats and Republicans supporting something, therefore it must be good.
- Um, but Democrats and Democrats disagree and Republicans and Republicans disagree and House and Senate
- supporting</c> Democrats and Republicans supporting Democrats and Republicans supporting something,<00
- ><c> and</c> Republicans and Republicans disagree and Republicans and Republicans disagree and House<
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- , Republicans were forced to negotiate.
- Republicans had this right months ago. Republicans still have this right.
- Arizona Republicans will always... Arizona Republicans will always put hardworking Arizonans first.
- But the Republicans said, let's not do that.
- So, Republicans ... And now Republicans have slashed those also.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- , Republicans were forced to negotiate.
- Republicans had this right months ago. Republicans still have this right.
- Arizona Republicans will always...
- Republicans had this right months ago. Republicans still have this right.
- Arizona Republicans will always. Arizona Republicans will always put hardworking Arizonans first.
Summary:
The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations.
The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, September 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I will read for my Republican DC.
- Republicans have three choices.
- Republicans are in charge, after all. Or three, Republicans can shut down the government.
- Republicans are in charge uh themselves. Republicans are in charge uh after<06:44:07.920><c> all.
- </c> Republican Dwight Eisenhower took over. Republican Dwight Eisenhower took over.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, November 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But instead of and the Republicans.
- </c> desperately want us to do, Republicans desperately want us to do, Republicans in<00:24:36.880><c
- 56.720><c> can</c> Republicans absurdly think they can Republicans absurdly think they can convince<00
- This is not a Republican issue.
- If House of Republicans dictators.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Senate Republicans Respond to Governor’s Comments - 02/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The media covered this extensively when a Republican did it.
- The media covered this extensively when a Republican did it.
- when a republican did it Republicans<00:03:40.000><c> have</c><00:03:40.159><c> been</c><00:03:40.280
- </c> there have been other Republicans there have been other Republicans Statewide<00:05:13.759><c> Federal
- Calling out Republicans for that, so it's the height of hypocrisy if he's been calling Republicans out
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:35:46.399><c> This</c> Republican record. And it is awful. This Republican record.
- We all have Republican governors.
- We all have Republican governors.
- </c> Republicans because they're an occult. Republicans because they're an occult.
- </c> to months of Republican inaction. to months of Republican inaction.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Media Availability on Tab Fee and Bonding Bill Agreement - 05/14/26
Transcript Highlights:
- That House Republicans don't get credit for that. That's the Senate Republicans.
- That House Republicans don't get credit for that. That's the Senate Republicans.
- </c> Republicans don't get credit for that. Republicans don't get credit for that.
- </c> That's the Senate Republicans. That's the Senate Republicans.
- c> phenomenal</c><00:04:24.680><c> job</c> House Republicans did a phenomenal job House Republicans did
Summary:
Legislators and reporters discussed the final contours of a Minnesota bonding and tax package centered on a $1.2 billion capital investment bill. Supporters said the bill would fund state and local infrastructure projects, maintain state assets, and include anti-fraud measures such as electronic verification for service providers and a 100% excess tax on fraud proceeds to prevent offenders from profiting. They also said the package would backfill road-and-bridge funding so the fee reduction would not reduce transportation dollars.
A major point of emphasis was a temporary reduction in tab fees, described as a $254 million savings for taxpayers in 2027. Republicans said the reduction was a top priority and that it was secured through negotiations, though they acknowledged it is only a one-year reprieve unless changed in a future session. They estimated the average savings at about $145 on a $50,000 vehicle, with larger savings for households with multiple vehicles. They also noted that the first proposal had included both a depreciation change and a rate change, but only the rate cut remained in the final compromise.
In response to questions, lawmakers said the tab fee cut was driven by constituent complaints and that they would try to extend it next year. They also discussed related transportation issues, including accelerating collection of an auto parts sales tax and concerns about greenhouse gas-related costs for roads and bridges. On other topics, one lawmaker said gun control proposals in the House were not part of these negotiations and urged continued movement on the broader package. No formal vote was taken in the exchange, but participants expressed confidence that the bonding portion of the deal was largely settled, while some details of the full package still needed to be finalized.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 2/27/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Trump and the Republican for workers.
- </c> doubled and tripled because Republicans doubled and tripled because Republicans in<00:03:36.879>
- 03:57.599><c> are</c> The Republican affordability plans are The Republican affordability plans are an
- </c> his compliant Republican Congress. his compliant Republican Congress.
- Instead, our Republican lives.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, December 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> cut off during the Republican shutdown. cut off during the Republican shutdown.
- By the way, he was a Republican.
- Historically, I believe that this Republican Congress, this Republican House and Senate, and this Republican
- for Republicans to stand...
- That's what Republicans do.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 5/11/26
Transcript Highlights:
- the House Republican Caucus plays politics. politics. politics.
- </c><00:04:31.960><c> and</c> weeks ago, right here, Republicans and weeks ago, right here, Republicans
- ><c> the</c><00:05:06.360><c> small</c> Republicans are now holding the small Republicans are now holding
- </c> Republican members would say. Republican members would say.
- So if we have a Republican the members.
Summary:
House and Senate DFL lawmakers held a Capitol news conference to press for a $100 million small business relief package in response to the economic fallout from Operation Metro Surge and related ICE enforcement activity. Representatives Cedrick Frazier and Jay Xiong, along with Senator Susan Pappas and other supporters, said the enforcement surge caused widespread fear, reduced customer traffic, lost wages, and closures for immigrant-owned and other small businesses in Minneapolis-St. Paul and greater Minnesota. They argued the state has a history of providing disaster-style aid when communities are harmed through no fault of their own and said this situation warrants similar action.
Business and community testimony described specific losses: a Willmar restaurant closed after both parents were detained, a North Mankato grocery store opening was delayed, The Coven reported a 33% revenue drop at two locations, and Lake Street businesses were said to have lost substantial revenue and staff. Speakers said the damage affected workers, landlords, suppliers, and neighborhood corridors statewide, and several emphasized that the relief should come as grants or forgivable loans rather than additional debt. They also criticized House Republican leaders for tying the relief to changes in paid family leave and for blocking a public hearing.
In response to questions, Frazier said negotiations were ongoing through committee chairs and conference committee, with the issue still being discussed in broader leadership talks. He said the House would need only one Republican vote in committee and on the floor to advance the measure, and identified Chair Baker as a possible supporter because of harm in his district. Speakers said the Senate has already passed the relief and urged the House to act quickly before the end of session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes HF72 2/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But who knew it just took a Republican author to get bipartisan support for a campaign finance bill?
- But who knew it just took a Republican author to get bipartisan support for a campaign finance bill?
- But who knew it just took a Republican author to get bipartisan support for a campaign finance bill?
- But who knew it just took a Republican author to get bipartisan support for a campaign finance bill?
- But who knew it just took a Republican author to get bipartisan support for a campaign finance bill?
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session D Apr 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- than there are Black Republicans.
- than there are black Republicans.
- And I am not persuaded, as a Republican, as a lifelong Republican, as a partisan Republican, I am not
- Party, Donald Trump's Republican Party, in direct...
- This isn't about making a Republican-leaning map more Republican-leaning.
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session and took up Senate Bill 8D, later substituting identical House Bill 1D, to establish Florida’s congressional districts. The opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were followed by procedural remarks, then extensive floor discussion focused almost entirely on the redistricting proposal, its timing, and its legal basis. Senator Gaetz, explaining the bill, said the Governor had transmitted the map two days earlier, argued that mid-decade congressional redistricting is not prohibited by law, and said the Governor’s stated reasons were to address population growth and to draw race-neutral districts. He also said the legislature could accept, reject, or amend the proposal.
Much of the debate centered on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Louisiana decision and whether it affected Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. Senators Smith, Rouson, Sharief, Polsky, Arrington, Bracey Davis, Bernard, Nathan, and others questioned the short notice, lack of public hearings, the use of partisan data, the absence of sworn testimony, and whether the map diluted minority voting strength or fragmented communities of interest. Gaetz repeatedly said he was not offering legal opinions, that the Governor’s counsel believed the Fair Districts race-based provisions were inconsistent with federal law, and that any legal challenge would be for the courts. He also said the Governor’s mapmaker reported using census and demographic data, along with political data as one of many inputs, and claimed the map’s compactness was comparable to the current map.
A motion by Senator Smith to temporarily postpone consideration of the bill failed on a 12-23 vote. After the Senate returned from a 30-minute break to review the new Supreme Court decision, debate continued. The chamber then substituted HB 1D for SB 8D, read the House bill, and advanced it to third reading. The transcript ends during debate on final passage, with Senators Rouson and Bernard speaking in opposition and arguing the map was procedurally rushed, legally vulnerable, and politically motivated.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations Committee Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill is approved on a vote of 5 to 2 with Republicans voting no.
- The bill is approved on a vote of 5 to 2 with Republicans voting no.
- Approved on a vote of 5 to 2, with Republicans voting no.
- The bill is approved on a vote of 5 to 2, with Republicans voting no. With Republicans voting no.
- The bill is approved on a vote of 5 to 2, with Republicans voting no. with Republicans voting no.
Summary:
The Senate Appropriations Committee held a vote-only suspense file hearing with no public testimony, taking up a long list of Senate bills and amendments. Measures discussed included battery recycling, property tax exemptions, railroad wayside detector systems, military protective orders, an affordable housing bond, fireworks permits, workers’ compensation earnings, metal shredding facilities, election system inspection, family research centers, electrical rates and political influence, AI standards and safety, youth housing bonds, student health, air quality standards for hydrogen sulfide, electrical infrastructure, disaster preparedness, property taxation for family homes and farms, state agency contract bid preferences, presidential election qualifications, unlicensed contractor work, alcohol and drug programs, generative AI in legal settings, kratom and nitrous oxide, unmanned aircraft, adoptees’ birth certificates, body-worn cameras, physician certificate revocation, and deprivation of constitutional rights. Several bills were amended before passage, including changes to bond measures, technical fixes, narrowed remedies, and other author-requested revisions.
Most measures advanced on unanimous 7-0 votes, while a number of higher-profile or more controversial bills passed on 5-2 votes with Republicans voting no. SB 667 on railroads passed 4-2 after amendments; SB 691 on body-worn cameras passed 6-0; and SB 742 on permanently abandoned electrical infrastructure passed after a roll call that was corrected on the floor. The committee repeatedly substituted roll calls from earlier bills to record votes on many items, reflecting the suspense-file process.
No testimony was taken, and the chair emphasized that all items had already been heard previously. At the end of the hearing, the chair announced it was their last meeting presiding over Appropriations, thanked the committee staff and members, and the committee adjourned after noting that results and addendum analyses would be posted online for amended bills.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
February State Budget and Economic Forecast - 03/06/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:21:40.639><c> in</c> October if the uh republicans in October if the uh republicans in Congress
- called Republican leaders and Republicans across the country Nazis and fascists.
- We as House Republicans and my Republican colleagues in the Senate are focused on the work at hand.
- </c> Washington DC we as House Republicans Washington DC we as House Republicans and<01:47:59.639><c>
- :01.119><c> the</c> and my Republican colleagues in the and my Republican colleagues in the Senate<01
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine District Judges, focusing on exploring legislative solutions to the bipartisan problem of universal injunctions. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- None of us, Democratic or Republican, should want judges to do.
- That is plagued and frustrated Democratic Republican presidents alike.
- The Republican or Democratic bias oscillates over time.
- I think that happens much more often with Republicans than Democrats.
- Democrats today are angry at the voters for re-election. and electing a Republican Senate and a Republican
Keywords:
universal injunctions, legislative reforms, judicial authority, executive power, balance of power, judicial overreach
Summary:
During this meeting, the committee focused on the implications of universal injunctions, which have become a significant concern in recent years. The discussion centered around various legislative proposals aimed at addressing the perceived overreach of district judges who issue nationwide injunctions that affect policies across the entire country. Several members expressed the belief that such injunctions undermine judicial authority and disrupt the balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches. Expert witnesses testified about the historical context of universal injunctions and the necessity for reforms that would limit the power of courts to grant remedies benefitting non-parties.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Senate POCI Caucus Announces 2025 Priorities - 02/03/25
Transcript Highlights:
- , and that Senate Republicans were asked about it last week and said they were not interested.
- The speaker says if House Republicans want to resegregate Minnesota, they should just admit that.
- </c><00:15:38.759><c> were</c><00:15:38.880><c> asked</c> you heard Senate Republicans were asked you
- </c><00:15:45.639><c> want</c> things um if the House Republicans want things um if the House Republicans
- </c><00:17:28.520><c> run</c> Texas is mostly Republican run Texas is mostly Republican run and<00:17
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Republican, you can do that. Republican, you can do that.
- </c> Republican ever since I could vote. Republican ever since I could vote.
- </c> we're going to be Republican. we're going to be Republican.
- </c> he was born a Republican." he was born a Republican."
- </c> be registered Republican. be registered Republican.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the Republican Committee treasurer for the Republican Committee of<00:52:38.480><c> Lancaster</c><00
- Republicans want to rewrite history. Republicans want to rewrite history.
- Republicans recessed us out of session early. Six-week vacation for Republicans.
- Republicans recessed us out of session early. Six-week vacation for Republicans.
- </c> Six week vacation for Republicans. Six week vacation for Republicans.