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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Election Protection | Senator Liz Boldon Apr 17th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- So, when Senator Liz Bolden says Minnesotans are voters, she means it.
- Senator, welcome back to Senate Spotlight. Thank you so much for having me back. Absolutely.
- It is sort of sitting and ready for action in the Senate. Um, and it requires a few things.
- </c><00:10:20.480><c> File</c><00:10:20.760><c> 4147,</c> Uh, you have a bill, Senate File 4147, Uh,
- All right, Senator, thank you for the conversation. It's been great.
MN
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- ><c> Senator</c> Senator Dahle Hoffman and Senator Senator Dahle Hoffman and Senator Abeler,<00:35:26.480
- 00:50:53.560><c> Senator</c> >> Senator Groenhagen yields to Senator >> Senator Groenhagen
- Senate File 4310. Senate File 4310.
- I am the asleep overnight staff, the 24/7 on-call staff, the morning staff, the evening staff, and the
- I am the asleep overnight staff, the 24/7 on-call staff, the morning staff, the evening staff, and the
Committee:
Senate Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
A New Senator Shares His Priorities | Senator Michael Holmstrom Apr 17th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, welcome to Senate Spotlight. >> Yeah, thanks for having me. >> Absolutely.
- And welcome to the Senate in general. You are one of our newest senators.
- The special election that seated you was due to the passing of the late Senator Bruce Anderson.
- All right, Senator. Well, thank you so much for your time here.
- Senate. Senate. >> Yes,<00:07:36.880><c> thank</c><00:07:37.039><c> you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Majority Leader Erin Murphy Media Availability - 04/16/26
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- </c><00:05:22.520><c> DFL's</c> Senate's position, the Senate DFL's Senate's position, the Senate DFL's
- Does leadership in the Senate have a stance on that this session?
- I know Senator Rest presented a bill and then that was placed into Senator Champion's bill.
- I know the Senate and House HCMC fix?
- Senate passing the repeal on the...
Summary:
A Senate DFL leader discussed the upcoming supplemental budget and said nearly half of it is being shaped by the federal budget bill passed last July, which he argued is driving hospital distress, higher county costs, and pressure on family budgets. He said the budget will focus on affordability, health care, and responding to federal actions, including an uncompensated care fund for hospitals in distress and possible one-time county technology upgrades to handle new Medicaid-related requirements. He estimated Senator Wiklund’s health and human services proposal includes about $50 million for those upgrades and said that item would likely be handled in an appropriation bill rather than a bonding bill.
The leader also said bonding is a top priority this year and that public asset maintenance remains important, including projects tied to sports and civic facilities. On HCMC and broader hospital funding, he said he is confident the Legislature will act, but wants to address the hospital within the context of the statewide hospital delivery system. He also said the Senate has not yet taken a position on a proposed tax related to fraud restitution, but emphasized support for fraud prevention, an independent inspector general, and more resources for the Attorney General.
School safety was another major topic. He said Senate Democrats plan to bring a comprehensive package to the floor that includes school safety funding, mental health care, and measures addressing weapons of war, and he expressed hope that some Republicans will support it. He said the Senate education finance bill already includes more school safety funding than the House GOP version, less funding for private school safety, and no weapons-of-war language, but that a broader package will come through the Finance Committee soon. He also said the Senate expects to take up a stand-alone building security package to cover ongoing screening and staffing costs, and he supported creating a special security response unit for threats against lawmakers.
Other issues mentioned included support for banning NDAs for local governments, continued attention to public safety and accountability in response to federal immigration enforcement actions, and interest in a bill affecting Minneapolis sports-related taxes and PGA funding, though he said those proposals are still being worked on and may not pass this year.
HI
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- </c> Senate Bill 2002. Senate Bill 2002.
- Hello all senators, David, and staff of the Legacy Land Conservation Commission.
- Senator Chair Goas, Senator Chang. Aye. Senator Lamasall. Lamasall. Lamasall.
- Vice Chair Ige, Senator Chang. Aye. Senator La Mazza. >> Aye. Senator DeCourt. No.
- Senator Lamasao. Senator DeCourt. Senator Lamasao. Senator DeCourt.
Committee:
Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Summary:
The committee took up several gubernatorial nominations, beginning with GM 640 for Juanita Rio Colón to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Public testimony and the nominee’s remarks strongly emphasized her water-system management background, Native Hawaiian stewardship values, and representation for Molokai. Committee members praised her qualifications and neighbor-island perspective, and also discussed broader concerns about reforming the Water Commission, including a separate bill to create a more independent authority and reduce politics in water decisions. Colón said she supported the restructuring effort and would serve with integrity and attention to constitutional water rights and climate resilience.
The committee then heard GM 639 for Moses Haia III to the same commission. DLNR and OHA testified, and Haia described his long legal career, prior work on the Waihole contested case, and experience with Native Hawaiian rights and water law. Members asked about his ability to serve impartially given his advocacy background; Haia acknowledged that some may perceive a conflict from his prior work but said he did not believe it was a reasonable conflict and would follow the law and balance competing interests. The discussion again returned to the proposed Water Commission restructuring, which Haia said he supported as a way to provide independence and balance.
Next, the committee considered GM 649 for Gilbert Coloma to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. DLNR and other testifiers explained that this was a new interstate commission created under the 2024 act, with Hawaii joining six U.S. states to address fisheries issues across state boundaries. Coloma, a commercial fisher from Hilo, said he brought more than 40 years of industry, cultural, and traditional experience and would represent Hawaii’s fishing communities. Members asked about the commission’s structure, meeting rotation, and funding, and were told the state covers dues through special funds. The committee also briefly took up GM 692 for Riley Smith’s reappointment to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council supported him, while Sierra Club Hui raised concerns about prior decisions affecting Native Hawaiian rights and public trust resources. Smith said he supported more residential uses in East Kapolei if the necessary planning and environmental review changes were made, and he began responding to questions about prior BLNR litigation before the transcript cut off.
HI
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- Uh, mahalo for joining us today on the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, Wednesday, April
- This meeting is being streamed live on the Senate YouTube channel.
- And I have Senator McKelvey, who is our Maui senator, and I notice that you are a Maui senator, and you've
- So, thank you very much, um, James. >> Thank you, Senator McKelvey, too. Okay, thank you.
- </c> Senator Favela of the members present. Senator Favela of the members present.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services met on April 15 to consider several gubernatorial nominations, with the chair reminding the public that written testimony had been reviewed and testimony time would be limited. The first nominee, James Landgraf (GM 528) for the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, was supported by the Department of Health and testified that his water-system experience would help ensure certification standards protect safe drinking water, including on Maui and the other islands. Committee members asked about his background and Maui water issues, and the chair later recommended advise and consent.
The committee also heard GM 552 for Pina Lemosu to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, but Lemosu was absent due to illness. Daintry Bartoldus of the council testified in strong support, citing Lemosu’s lived experience, critical thinking, and advocacy on disability and employment issues. The committee deferred decision-making on this nomination until the next day. For GM 717, Annabelle Stone for the Language Access Advisory Council, testimony from Waipahu Safe Haven Immigrant Migrant Resource Center and Aloha Care emphasized her interpreter background, bilingual skills, and commitment to equitable access for limited-English-proficient residents. Stone said her public health and community experience would help the council, and the chair recommended advise and consent.
The final nomination, GM 782, was John McComas for the Statewide Health Coordinating Council. Supporters including Jack Lewin and Aloha Care highlighted McComas’s long career in health care, including leadership at Aloha Care and work on expanding community health resources. McComas said he wanted to continue contributing to health care access statewide after retirement. The committee took no objections on the nominations it voted on and adopted the chair’s recommendations to advise and consent for GM 528, GM 717, and GM 782, while GM 552 was deferred.
NY
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- The Senate Print 1918 by Senator Gianaris. An act making appropriations.
- Moved by Senator Gonzalez, second by Senator Mayer.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Committee on Rules convened and took up Senate Print 1918, sponsored by Senator Gianaris, an act making appropriations. The bill was moved by Senator Gonzalez and seconded by Senator Mayer.
The committee approved the motion to post the bill directly to the floor for passage, with all members in favor. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For purposes of establishing a quorum, Senator Hurtado. Senator Nilo? Here. Senator Cabaldon.
- Thank you, Senator. Any other questions that Senator Cabaldon?
- Senator Cabaldon or Senator Smallwood-Cuevas? No. Okay. I just have one.
- Senator Hurtado: Yes. Aye. Senator Nilo: Aye. Senator Cabaldon. Senator Smallwood Cuevas: Aye.
- Senator Hurtado: Aye. Senator Nido: Aye. Aye. Senator Cabaldon: Aye. Senator Smallwood Cuevas: Aye.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation Apr 16th, 2026
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- Senator Richardson. President. Senator Darazzo. Senator Searto.
- Thank you, Senator DeRazzo. Ms.
- Good morning, Senator Richardson. Senator Lurasa, it's a pleasure to be with you today.
- Thank you, Senator Richardson, Senator Durazo, for the opportunity to speak with you today.
- Thank you, Senators and staff. Ryan Moore, Muni, with the California State Association of Counties.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy Apr 16th, 2026
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/16/26
Health and Human Services
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- Senator Abeler: Yes. Senator Boldon: Aye. Senator Fateh: Yes. Senator Koran: Yes.
- c><00:31:30.080><c> Senator</c> Senator Wickland Madam Chair Senator Senator Wickland Madam Chair Senator
- So the motion is for Senate File 4612 to pass as amended and be referred to Finance, with leave for staff
- Senator Utke? No. Senator Abeler? Yes. Senator Boldon? Yes. Senator Fateh? Yes. Senator Koran? No.
- Senator Kupec? Senator Kupec? Senator Kupec? Senator Latzky? No. Senator Latzky? No. Senator Port?
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conf: DFL Leaders Speak on Vote Overturning Boundary Waters Mining Ban - 04/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- </c><00:06:38.280><c> in</c><00:06:38.400><c> 2021</c> into the Senate in 2021 into the Senate in 2021
- Senator, on that point, Rep.
- </c> I believe that's Senator Swadzinski's. I believe that's Senator Swadzinski's.
- I wanted to just comment one more on something Senator Klobuchar and Senator Johnson Stewart said.
- Klobuchar and Senator something Senator Klobuchar and Senator Johnson<00:32:14.880><c> Stewart</c><00
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- Senator<00:25:49.600><c> McEwen.</c> Senator McEwen. Senator McEwen.
- Senator<00:27:21.520><c> Dornink.</c> Senator Dornink. Senator Dornink.
- Senator Kupec: Yes. Senator Lieske: Yes. Senator Marty: Aye. Senator Oumou Verbeten: Yes.
- Senator Wiesenburg. Senator Rarick. No. Senator Wiesenburg. No.
- Chair, Senator Pappas. Marty. Maybe the staff can tell us.
Committee:
Senate Labor
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/16/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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- </c> Senator Green: Yes. Senator Heineman: Yes. Senator Latz: No. Senator Rasmusson: Yes.
- Senator<00:27:45.679><c> Klein.</c> Senator Klein. Senator Klein.
- Senator<00:28:57.480><c> Klein.</c> Senator Klein. Senator Klein.
- </c><00:31:09.200><c> Senator</c> Thank you, Senator Wicklund. Senator Thank you, Senator Wicklund.
- Chair and Senator Senator Klein.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
VT
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- </c> in the Senate Judiciary. in the Senate Judiciary.
- Senator from Chittenden.
- Senator from Washington. Senate Finance will meet at 1:30.
- Senate Institutions will meet at 1:30. Senator from Bennington. Mr.
- Senator from Bennington. Mr. President, Senator from Bennington. Mr.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/16/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Pearl with a question, and then Senator Watters.
- Senator Pearl with a question, and then Senator Watters.
- Senator Rosenwald. >> Thank you. Senator Rosenwald. Your<01:12:30.800><c> microphone.
- Senator Watters. >> Yeah. Senator Watters.
- Senator<01:27:01.200><c> Watters.</c> Senator Watters. Senator Watters.
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (04/16/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand the concern you have Senator<00:13:26.080><c> along.
- And did you work as a Senator along. And did you work as a GAL?
- Senator<00:19:09.400><c> Along.</c> Senator Along. Senator Along.
- I don't think we heard most Senator.
- </c><00:24:31.040><c> is</c> I think I think what the senator is I think I think what the senator is
Committee:
Senate Children and Family Law
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Reardon moves consent. Seconded by Senator Abbas.
- Moved by Senator Reardon, seconded by Senator Abbas.
- So moved by Senator Altschiller, seconded by Senator Riordan.
- Thank you, Senator. Senator. Senator.
- So, yes, Senator. All right. So, yes, Senator.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/16/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. >> Thanks, Senator.
- Are you good,<00:12:08.880><c> Senator?</c> good, Senator? good, Senator?
- So Senator Lang, Senator Pearl, Senator Avard, and Senator Rashardy, um, they were all part of this to
- Senate doesn't get it done, then um then Senate doesn't get it done, then um then I'll<00:31:20.399><
- Senator Long, don't go questions?
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will come to order. Senator Murphy. Mr. President, I impose a call of the Senate.
- The Senate is now under call. Senator Murphy. Mr.
- Senator<00:14:07.000><c> Kupec.</c> Senator Kupec. Senator Kupec.
- Everybody in the Senate and staff are invited. Again, April 27th. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Everybody in the Senate and staff are invited. Again, April 27th. Thank you, Mr. President.