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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House/Senate Republican Media Availability 4/.28/26 Apr 29th, 2026

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • last few months of Governor Walz's administration either, and that's disappointing, but we will continue
  • They want Minnesota to not be so um expensive and and Republicans are going to continue working on that
  • They want Minnesota to not be so expensive, and Republicans are going to continue working on that for
  • to work on what Minnesotans are continue to work on what Minnesotans are expecting<00:05:15.680>
  • Republicans are going to continue Republicans are going to continue working<00:05:24.360> on<
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Republican legislative leaders reacted critically to Governor Walz’s speech, saying it was divisive and focused too heavily on Democratic priorities rather than unity or bipartisan work. Speaker Daudt and Majority Leader Liska argued the governor ignored the state’s affordability problems, including high property taxes, rising business costs, and what they described as mandates imposed under full Democratic control. They also said the speech downplayed poor educational outcomes and failed to offer a unifying vision for the final weeks of session. A major theme was fraud and accountability. Leaders said the governor waited too long to address the state’s large fraud scandal and then deflected blame to other states. They said Minnesotans want accountability and affordability, and they pointed to the House Fraud Committee and the Senate’s OIG bill as examples of anti-fraud work Republicans say Democrats have blocked. They also criticized the governor’s tax proposals as a “bait and switch,” arguing that promised tax cuts would be offset by new taxes on services and banking fees. The discussion also touched on school safety, gun policy, child care credits, and the HCMC bailout. Republicans said they were willing to work on bipartisan school safety measures, including mental health supports and funding for public, private, and charter schools, but believed gun-control proposals lacked the votes. On the child care credit, leaders said they would keep evaluating it but were concerned about future deficits and the need for a pay-for. In response to questions, they said they were not surprised HCMC was not mentioned and said conversations were continuing. One leader also objected to the governor’s comments about voting access for people of color, calling them disrespectful.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Feb 4th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are always looking at a continuous improvement model and how we do that.
  • So we're hoping that that continues and we're building that capacity.
  • Most of us are actually elected just like you are.
  • I was the first superintendent be re-elected Holmes County in 24 years.
  • So my worst, you would these please, please continue.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Apr 29th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm happy to continue to work.
  • Senator Sharief continued in debate: “...types of projects.
  • crimes against people who are held in our prisons will continue.
  • As to the day, and as... ...in our prisons will continue.
  • And we continue to cry out.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and heard several member introductions and recognitions. The Rules Chair moved CS/CS/SB 622 to the end of the special order calendar, which was adopted without objection. SB 80 on state land management was temporarily postponed, as were later bills SB 716 and CS/CS/CS/SB 1348. The chamber then took up a series of bills, often substituting House companions and adopting amendments before final passage. Measures approved included a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan (HB 295, 38-0), mitigation banking and land development changes with a phosphate mining lands amendment (CS/CS/SB 492, 35-3), aggravated animal cruelty with a searchable FDLE database and sentencing multiplier (HB 255, 37-0), the Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism and related training/funding (HB 711, 37-0), newborn screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (CS/CS/HB 1089, 36-0), and revisions to the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to expand eligible mitigation projects and adjust approval thresholds (CS/CS/HB 393, 37-0). The Senate also passed workforce education legislation allowing charter schools access to grant funding and expanding money-back guarantees (HB 1145, 37-0), a statewide study on automation and workforce impact (HB 827, 35-0), parole guideline revisions (HB 181, 37-0), court-appointed psychologist procedures in family law cases (HB 901, 37-0), sexual cyber harassment protections covering digitally forged intimate images (HB 1451, 37-0), a home health aide program for medically fragile children with training and reimbursement provisions (CS/CS/SB 1156, 37-0), substance abuse and mental health care changes including 988 oversight and involuntary examination procedures (HB 1091, 37-0), a feasibility study for a statewide pond data database (HB 1359, 37-0), and Department of Law Enforcement housekeeping changes and retired police dog reimbursements (HB 1053, 37-0). The most extensive debate centered on the charter schools bill (HB 443), which expanded charter autonomy, reporting parity, enrollment flexibility, and governance rules; after a delete-all amendment and a friendly amendment, it was placed on the third-reading calendar rather than immediately voted on. Several bills were briefly discussed with concerns about transparency, accountability, funding, and constitutional issues, but all bills brought to a vote during this segment passed.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jun 19th, 2026

ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)

Transcript Highlights:
  • caseloads, led comprehensive training programs, and worked closely with both the public and with elected
  • Lori McDonald's leadership has strengthened the Department of Human Services' relationships with elected
  • McDonald quite a few years ago, I was a young, brand-new staffer for Congressman-elect Westerman at the
  • McDonald, quite a few years ago, I was a young, brand-new staffer for a congressman-elect Westerman at
  • We do our best to be able to serve the individuals, the Arkansans that elected us to serve, that expect
Keywords: 1204, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • So, our robust options will continue.
  • So, our robust options will continue.
  • So, our robust options will continue.
  • So, our robust options will continue.
  • So, our robust options will continue.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SCR 78, which urges the Department of Education to strengthen natural health education and adopt a comprehensive menstrual cycle curriculum. The Department of Education said it supported the intent and had offered technical amendments to scaffold the curriculum by grade level. The Commission on the Status of Women and several advocates, including students and Ma'i Movement Hawaiʻi, testified in support, describing gaps in menstrual health education, stigma, and the need for more inclusive, age-appropriate instruction. No opposition was heard, and the chair moved on after no questions from members. The committee then took up SCR 194, urging the Department of Education to meet the criteria to recognize cheerleading as a Title IX sport. The Department supported the measure, noting recent expansion of girls flag football and surfing as recognized sports and saying cheerleading would create additional opportunities for students. The Commission on the Status of Women also supported the resolution, saying it could improve participation, resource allocation, and representation for female students. No opposition or further action was recorded in the excerpt. Finally, the committee discussed SCR 195, requesting the Board of Education and Department of Education to revise graduation requirements to include a standalone financial literacy course. The Board of Education and Department of Education both supported the intent but cautioned against a one-size-fits-all mandate, emphasizing school-level flexibility, existing stand-alone and online options, and the requirement that the class of 2030 must complete financial literacy before graduation. Hawaii Kids Can supported the resolution while raising questions about equity, access, quality, and how different delivery models compare; it also asked for more information on community survey data. Committee members questioned the department and board about asynchronous versus in-person instruction, standards, and how the requirement would be tracked in the personal transition plan. No vote or final action was taken in the provided portion of the meeting.
WV

West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 14th, 2026 at 05:55 pm

West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • More than the majority of those elected to the Senate voted in the affirmative.
  • More than a majority of those elected to the Senate voted in the affirmative.
  • Last election, I guess, a ton of institutional knowledge.
  • There's an election coming.
  • He was appointed to the Senate right after the 2016 election.
Keywords: 994, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/25/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:19:58.400> the<00:19:58.559> whole 2.8% continues throughout the whole 2.8% continues
  • Uh, section three applies to certain elected officials and adds the 30-day election period to opt out
  • /c> adds the uh 30-day election period to adds the uh 30-day election period to opt<00:42:51.760>
  • positions and once elected five elected positions and once elected a<01:42:38.080> member<01:
  • if you don't mind, but please continue. if you don't mind, but please continue.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Higher Education Committee Apr 21st, 2026

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm confident that we're electing and trusting that the public is electing people that are going to
  • They would have to continue operating or continue offering the associate degree in nursing.
  • They would have to continue operating or continue offering the associate degree in nursing.
  • Continued dialogue.
  • The number continues to rise.
Keywords: 988, house, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several community college baccalaureate and workforce bills. AB 2528 would raise the maximum monthly compensation allowed for community college trustees, which the author and supporters said would improve access to public service and help boards better reflect their communities. Support came from trustees and community college districts, while CSEA took a tweener position and asked for longer public notice before any compensation increase. Some members raised concerns about optics and taxpayer costs, but the bill was framed as permissive and locally controlled. AB 2053 would authorize Coast Community College District to offer a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree pilot. Supporters argued California has a major cybersecurity workforce shortage and that Coastline already has the program infrastructure and expertise. CSU and other opponents said the bill would duplicate existing CSU offerings, create precedent for more one-off programs, and raise concerns about funding and system coordination. The committee discussed whether the program would use Prop 98 funds, and the bill ultimately advanced on a do-pass motion with some members voting no or not voting. AB 2301 would create a pilot allowing up to 10 community college districts to offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing. The author and supporters described a severe nursing shortage, especially in rural areas, and said community colleges offer the most affordable and accessible pathway for working adults and first-generation students. CSU and other opponents argued existing ADN-to-BSN partnerships are the better path and warned about clinical placement and faculty bottlenecks. After extensive discussion about funding, clinical placements, and workforce needs, the committee approved the bill on a do-pass motion. The committee also heard AB 2694, which would revise the rules for community college baccalaureate programs by narrowing the duplication test to a district’s service area and allowing exceptions when there is documented unmet regional workforce need. The author said the bill is meant to reduce uncertainty and avoid repeated one-off bills by creating clearer statewide standards with added accountability, including performance benchmarks, annual reporting, and a lower cap on the share of bachelor’s programs a campus may offer. The measure drew broad support from community college districts, faculty, students, and the Chancellor’s Office, and was presented as a more systematic approach to expanding workforce-aligned degrees.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • THIS HELPS ENSURE ELECTED OFFICIALS HAVE A VESTED INTEREST IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY ARE ELECTED
  • THE COST OF LIVING CONTINUES TO INCREASE.
  • IF I MAY CONTINUE? THANK YOU.
  • PASS CONTINUE TO OPPRESS US BUT WE WILL NOT BE OPPRESSED.
  • WE CONTINUE TO STAND UP. WE CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR ALL PEOPLE.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Select Committee on Pension Policy May 20th, 2025

Select Committee on Pension Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know it's continuing to move fast. I'm looking at the wrong part of the script.
  • Will the rates be going up after four years, or will they be basically continuing their path down?
  • So election of officers was deferred, so we will pencil that into June.
  • Election of officers was the first item.
  • So election of officers was the first item.
Summary: The Select Committee on Pension Policy executive committee met to approve the November minutes, which were adopted by voice vote. The committee then received an update from the Attorney General’s Office on two ongoing cases, Fowler and Joel Lynn, with briefing and oral argument timelines still pending. Michael Harbour of the Office of the State Actuary provided an actuarial update focused on ESSB 5357, explaining that the bill raised the assumed investment return from 7% to 7.25%, suspended UAL contribution rates for four years, and changed amortization for past benefit improvements; members asked for clarification on how those changes would affect long-term funding and contribution rates, especially for Plan 1 systems. A substantial portion of the meeting was devoted to committee discussion of interim priorities and the need for more analysis of recent pension legislation. Members emphasized the importance of understanding the fiscal impacts of ESSB 5357 and related pension changes before the September economic experience study, and several asked staff to provide a more preliminary walkthrough of the bill’s effects. The committee also discussed the LEOFF 1 study and broader questions about overfunding, including when a plan should be considered overfunded and whether overfunding should be addressed through merger or closure proposals. One member suggested reviewing the operating budget’s excess compensation proviso during the interim as well. Staff reviewed the draft 2025 interim work plan, proposing June topics including election of officers, a presentation on SB 5357 and its actuarial implications, and an initial LEOFF 1 study kickoff based on SB 5085 and HB 2034. The committee also placed excess compensation and demographic experience study items in a parking lot for possible later scheduling. The June agenda was adopted by roll call vote, with three ayes and three members absent or excused, and the meeting adjourned after no further business.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session F Jun 2nd, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, as you mentioned, certainly the election has to take place in November.
  • Certainly the election has to take place in November.
  • A lot of them, most of them came from our local electeds.
  • continue giving our constituents pathways to upward mobility.
  • So I have to think very carefully about continuing to lead and strengthen my district, or about continuing
Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment on property tax reform. The measure would increase the homestead exemption in stages, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses such as public safety, education, infrastructure, natural resources, debt service, employee benefits, and certain administrative costs. Supporters, led by Senator Avila, argued the proposal would provide meaningful property tax relief and push local governments to rein in spending, while opponents warned it would shift costs to fees, reduce local flexibility, and threaten funding for core services. Several amendments were offered and rejected. Senator Sharief proposed an income-based circuit breaker for property tax relief; Senator Smith offered a sunset clause; and Senator Berman proposed revising the ballot statement to better match the amended proposal and remove outdated references. Each amendment failed on recorded votes. During questioning and debate, senators pressed Avila on the ballot language, the effect on local services, whether the legislature could later restrict local spending by statute, and whether renters would benefit. Avila said the ballot language was not his and repeatedly stated he was presenting the governor’s proposal, while also saying local governments would need to prioritize budgets and that future legislatures could address implementation details. After the amendment votes, the joint resolution was read a third time and moved into final debate. Supporters said the proposal would give homeowners relief and force fiscal discipline at the local level. Opponents, including Senators Nathan, Bracey Davis, Smith, Polsky, and Errington, argued the measure was rushed, lacked a completed fiscal analysis or replacement revenue, and could harm police, fire, libraries, parks, housing, and other local services. They also criticized the ballot summary as misleading, especially regarding the staged homestead exemption increase. The transcript ends during debate, before any final vote on the joint resolution itself.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • various stakeholders including elected various stakeholders including elected officials<00:13:37.279
  • <00:23:32.679> to few more stops as the bill continues to few more stops as the bill continues
  • Their class sizes are continuing to grow while support continues to decrease, and teachers are asked
  • this could continue to go, so I'm willing to continue to uh support the bill moving out of committee
  • fryberg uh thank you uh just to continue fryberg uh thank you uh just to continue the<00:54:15.400
Bills: HF550, HF412, HF796, HF140
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Criminal Jurisprudence Apr 15th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so this would be at the officer's election to change venue.
  • , and this keeps us as elected officials accountable to our voters.
  • Nearly every serious election related crime has a federal component.
  • Aubrey Campbell: Making Formatting 1 – Debunking Ordinary Elections.
  • It ruined his potential election as President of the United States.
Bills: HB200
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Over the years, and I continue to learn and grow.
  • I think it's something that we must continue to grow in, and the Lord leads us in those ways.
  • Well, I wouldn't agree because it keeps continuing to happen.
  • We allowed it to continue without managing it appropriately from the very beginning.
  • I nay, having received a majority of the vote of those elected to unconstitute the House.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I would ask Representative Niska to continue to yield. He will continue to yield.
  • to continue to yield.
  • He will continue to continue to yield.
  • Paul continuing to attract here. St.
  • <02:04:51.920> to we need to ensure that we continue to we need to ensure that we continue
Keywords: 1183, house
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session A Jan 27th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And whereas on November 5, 2024, the American people elected Donald J.
  • Trump, Whereas on November 5, 2024, the American people elected Donald J.
  • And whereas President-elect Trump has been inaugurated, will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025, and
  • And whereas the integrity of the election process is of critical importance.
  • So, Fraud in the citizen initiative petition process the past election cycle and whereas both in-state
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Secretary then read Governor DeSantis’s proclamation calling the Legislature into special session from January 27 to January 31, 2025, limited to five subjects: combating illegal immigration, condominium regulation, agricultural relief after natural disasters, replenishing the My Safe Florida Home Program, and changes to the citizen initiative petition process. The chamber read the filed bills within the call, including several Senate bills on illegal immigration and petition process issues, all referred to Fiscal Policy. A motion was adopted to send any bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee to determine whether introduction was warranted. The Senate President then discussed President Trump’s immigration executive orders and said Florida would align with federal efforts while preserving the Legislature’s constitutional role. He announced that Senator Gruters would sponsor legislation to implement Trump’s border and immigration plan, including funding to reimburse law enforcement costs and incentives to recruit more officers. He said the bill would be posted, referred to Appropriations later that day, and heard on the floor the next day. The session then adjourned sine die by motion without objection, with senators told the chamber would reconvene momentarily for the special session.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's also why we'll continue to affirm our commitment to diversity in our schools and continue to acknowledge
  • We will continue to invest in building a diverse workforce.
  • But the day continues. I appreciate the opportunity to join you.
  • We continue to litigate cases in this space. We continue to litigate cases in this space.
  • to fight, we continue to face in this Commonwealth.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion held an informational hearing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in Massachusetts; no bills were heard or voted on. Chairs Bud Williams and Liz Miranda opened by framing the hearing as a response to recent federal actions they said threatened DEI efforts, funding, and civil rights protections in education and other sectors. They said the committee would hear from experts, agencies, advocates, and businesses about the legality and benefits of DEI and the impact of federal actions on the Commonwealth. Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler testified virtually that Massachusetts is pushing back against federal efforts to restrict DEI, including guidance and certification demands directed at schools. He highlighted state investments in early education, child care, early college, career and technical education, and educator diversity, arguing these efforts help close opportunity gaps for Black and brown students, students with disabilities, English learners, and other underserved groups. In response to member questions, he said federal education dollars are core to services for students and that the state is prepared to fight funding cuts while monitoring impacts across K-12, early education, and higher education. Elizabeth Matos of the Attorney General’s Office said DEIA programs remain legal under state and federal law and described AG guidance issued to help institutions navigate federal confusion. She reviewed litigation the office has joined or won, including efforts involving withheld school funds, museums and libraries, the Minority Business Development Agency, Head Start, AmeriCorps, and other federal actions. Members asked about immigration-related fear and profiling, and Matos pointed to existing Know Your Rights guidance, said complaints to the Civil Rights Division have increased, and noted the office is seeing issues involving housing discrimination, employment, public accommodations, and threats to call ICE. She also said the office is open to further legislative ideas but did not discuss specifics. Evelyn Carter, a social psychologist, testified that diversity, equity, and inclusion are often misunderstood and defined the terms plainly, emphasizing that diversity is a group characteristic, equity addresses unequal starting points, and inclusion is about belonging and access. She argued that DEI matters because it creates guardrails against bias, helps make environments accessible, and addresses ongoing inequities. In response to questions, she suggested practical strategies such as using clear criteria and written records in decision-making, broadening who is considered part of one’s in-group, and pairing bias awareness with concrete behavior-change tools. The hearing also included testimony from Meredith Tewitt of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, who spoke about the importance of DEI for women, veterans, and people who rely on federal institutions, and urged lawmakers to continue supporting inclusion and access.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 04/09/25

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:02:58.480> providing around the state can continue providing around the state can continue
  • <00:04:12.640> about forward to continued discussions about forward to continued discussions
  • because of the way um that the election because of the way um that the election has<01:09:18.000
  • to continue work on that project. to continue work on that project. applications<01:09:37.040>
  • . you were elected don't ever apologize. you were elected and<01:16:12.159> you<01:16:12.320><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 044 Feb 27th, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, the next order of business is the election of the President Pro Tem.
  • Now, I move that Kathy Kip be elected President Pro Tem of the Senate for the second regular session
  • The motion before the body is the election of Senator Kip for President Pro Tem of the Senate for the
  • Senator Kathy Kip is hereby elected as President Pro Tem of the Colorado State Senate for the second
  • Um, when I got elected in 2020, I represented most of southeast Colorado.
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the corrected February 25, 2026 journal, and received a series of committee reports. Those reports advanced several bills, including SB 110, SB 20, SB 115, SB 61, SB 35, SB 26, and SB 3, while SB 24 was postponed indefinitely. The chamber also confirmed or placed on the consent calendar several appointments, including reappointments to the boards of Fort Lewis College and the University of Northern Colorado, and later confirmed appointments to the Clean Fleet Enterprise. The Senate elected Senator Kathy Kip as President Pro Tem by a vote of 21-12. It then took up SJR 013, recognizing Youth Mental Health Action Day, which was adopted 33-0 after remarks emphasizing youth suicide, rural behavioral health needs, and the importance of expanding access to mental health care. The Senate also passed SB 37, allowing local elected judicial officers to set weekend bonds, and SB 84, concerning privileges for certain state entities in connection with the state auditor’s fraud hotline. In the Committee of the Whole, the Senate passed HB 1035 on second reading and HB 1064, concerning modifications to the youthful offender system, after adopting amendment L004. The House bill on youthful offenders was described as clarifying Department of Corrections contracting and helping youth with disabilities participate in YOS programming. The Senate also confirmed appointments to the Institute of Cannabis Research Governing Board. Several items were laid over, including SB 53, SB 43, and SB 21, and the chamber recessed until 11:30 a.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • If you wanted to say, 'Hey, don't do this again,' bring a bill that says don't continue to do this and
  • by our constituents to make duy elected by our constituents to make these<00:26:57.240> decisions
  • Representative Lee continued, "It's... thank you, Mr. Chair. He did add them to the cabinet, so..."
  • That data will continue to be collected. We'll be continue to be tracking that.
  • We'll continue to have the ability to have that data.
Keywords: 1183, house