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• In our contemporary world with the division between Democrats and Republicans, with a fractured media
• In our contemporary world with the division between Democrats and Republicans, with a fractured media
• ,</c><07:41:45.600><c> with</c> between Democrats and Republicans, with between Democrats and Republicans
• /c><08:01:36.478><c> local,</c> extremist Republicans at the local, extremist Republicans at the local
• ><c> the</c><08:02:12.718><c> Congress</c> Right now, Republicans in the Congress Right now, Republicans

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <02:54:15.680><c> and</c><02:54:16.080><c> Democrats,</c> Republicans and Democrats, Republicans and
• </c><02:56:46.240><c> They</c><02:56:46.479><c> were</c> Democrat or Republican.
• The Republicans were on board with that to backfill that and take care of them.
• House Republican budget plan, it was announced, will cancel the U.S.
• House Republican budget plan, it was announced, will cancel the U.S.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Over 70% of voters, and I want to say that Democrats, independents, and Republicans see this initiative
• Over 70% of voters, and I want to say that Democrats, independents, and Republicans see this initiative
• So there have been surveys across the state, looking at all different rural, urban, more Republican-leaning
• I and myself, I believe, I can speak on behalf of the committee also the vice chair as a Labor Republican

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So in a sense, they actually voted to help this Republican majority protect children from these sorts
• And that includes every legislator, not just the Republicans, but the Democrats, too.
• With your permission, the Republican caucus will meet in Hearing Room 1 after rules tomorrow.
• Speaker Pro Tem with your permission the Republican caucus will meet in hearing room one after rules

Summary: The House convened, approved the prior journal, received gubernatorial communications, and then moved into an additional Committee of the Whole to consider Senate bills on two calendars. In that committee, members adopted floor and committee amendments and reported SB 1100, SB 1160, and SB 1178 out as amended. On the second calendar, the committee considered SB 1200, SB 1560, SB 1627, and SB 1723, adopting amendments on SB 1200, SB 1627, and SB 1723 and reporting all four measures out, while SB 1725 was retained on the calendar. The House then adopted the committee reports and sent the amended bills to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. The chamber then took up a long series of third-reading votes. Several bills passed with recorded votes and some member explanations focused on public safety, parental rights, school safety, health care, local control, property rights, and wildlife management. Among the measures that passed were SB 1013, SB 1015, SB 1046, SB 1094, SB 1095, SB 1124, SB 1186, SB 1214, SB 1275, SB 1280, SB 1315, SB 1318, SB 1205 on reconsideration, SB 1327, SB 1416, SB 1418, SB 1582, SB 1613, SB 1662, SB 1664, SB 1670, SB 1711, SB 1741, SB 1821, and several concurrent memorials. A number of bills failed, including SB 1052, SB 1170, SB 1457, SB 1074, SB 1540, SB 1649, and SB 1663. Debate on several bills drew pointed partisan and policy disagreements. Members opposing health-related bills argued they targeted LGBTQ people or medical decision-making, while supporters framed them as protecting children or bodily autonomy. On SB 1170, members said the bill contained a drafting error that would create extreme penalties and strain prison capacity. On SB 1280, supporters and opponents split over Mexican gray wolf management and federal conservation efforts. On SB 1199, the Salt River horse herd bill, members discussed herd management, heritage, property impacts, and a required emergency clause; it passed with the needed two-thirds majority. The House also adopted a group concurrence motion on numerous House bills and passed several House bills on final reading, including HB 2013, HB 2016, HB 2028, HB 2086, HB 2118, HB 2140, HB 2170, HB 2226, HB 2244, HB 2248, HB 2249, HB 2327, HB 2379, HB 2380, and others, forwarding them to the Governor.

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• We're going to have a short break, and when we do, Republican members, let's meet in our caucus room.
• The House is in recess. and when we do and when we do uh<00:43:23.520><c> Republican</c><00:43:24.080
• 24.440><c> let's</c><00:43:24.640><c> meet</c><00:43:24.800><c> in</c><00:43:24.880><c> our</c> uh Republican
• members, let's meet in our uh Republican members, let's meet in our caucus<00:43:25.440><c> room.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Both Democrats and Republicans at the start of this year said the number one priority is the affordability
• Democrats and Republicans at the start of this year said the number one priority is the affordability
• this bill because it brings back accountability on the number one issue that both Democrats and Republicans
• will have economic impact to solve the affordability crisis for both Democrats, independents, and Republicans

Summary: The Senate Government Organization Committee met without a quorum at first, then later established one and took up a series of bills, many focused on regulatory oversight, state symbols, food insecurity, immigration enforcement, and ethnic media funding. SB 885 by Senator Strickland proposed requiring legislative approval for major regulations with an estimated economic impact over $50 million; supporters argued it would restore accountability and help address affordability, while labor and environmental opponents warned it would delay important health and safety rules. After discussion of committee amendments and concerns about timing, the bill was moved out on a due-pass motion, with the roll held open for absent members. The committee also heard SB 986, a similar regulatory oversight bill by Senator Saryato, which accepted committee amendments and advanced after supporters emphasized separation of powers and opponents raised delay concerns. SB 1025 by Senator Hurtado created an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food programs across departments; members generally supported the goal but urged stronger reporting and oversight guardrails, and the bill was moved forward with the roll held open. The committee then heard several symbolic designation bills. SB 1214 by Senator Ochoa Bogh would designate the Western monarch as California’s state butterfly; supporters highlighted the species’ ecological importance and conservation value, and the bill advanced as amended. SB 1178 by Senator Reyes would designate the California yellow jacket as the state wasp; testimony emphasized its role in pest control and agriculture, and it also moved forward as amended. SB 1286 by Senator Richardson would designate the California sea lion as the official state pinniped; the author and Marine Mammal Care Center described sea lions as a conservation success story and a sentinel species, and the bill passed out of committee as amended. The committee also considered SB 1171 by Senator Caballero, which would make private entities that contract with ICE ineligible for state-funded loans or grants. Supporters framed it as a response to harmful ICE enforcement practices, while opponents warned it could sweep in providers of essential services such as food, medical care, and legal research for detainees and could invite retaliation against California funding. The bill was approved on a 7-3 vote, with the roll held open. Finally, SB 1358 by Senator Rubio, the Ethnic and Community Media Equity Act, would create a database and contracting framework to direct more state advertising and outreach funds to ethnic and community media; supporters said it would improve reach, trust, and effectiveness in underserved communities, and the bill advanced on a strong vote with the roll held open. The committee also took up the consent calendar after quorum was established, and several items were held open for absent members.

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• Both Democrats and Republicans at the start of this year said the number one priority is the 40 billion
• Democrats and Republicans at the start of this year said the number one priority is the affordability
• this bill because it brings back accountability on the number one issue that both Democrats and Republicans
• will have economic impact to solve the affordability crisis for both Democrats, independents, and Republicans

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused largely on regulatory oversight, food insecurity, state symbols, immigration-related funding, and ethnic media outreach. SB 885 and SB 986 would require major regulations with estimated economic impacts over $50 million to come back to the Legislature for review; supporters said this would restore accountability and help address affordability, while opponents warned it would delay health, safety, and worker protections. SB 1025 would create an Office of Food Security and Affordability to coordinate food programs across state departments, expand outreach, run a hunger hotline, and analyze service gaps; members generally supported the goal but urged stronger reporting and oversight language. SB 1214 would designate the Western monarch as California’s state butterfly, and SB 1178 would designate the California yellow jacket as the state wasp, with testimony emphasizing conservation, ecology, and agricultural benefits. SB 1286 would recognize the California sea lion as the state pinniped, with supporters citing its role as a sentinel species and conservation success story. SB 1171 would make private entities that contract with ICE ineligible for state-funded grants or loans; supporters framed it as a response to ICE conduct, while opponents raised concerns about unintended impacts on contractors providing essential services and possible federal retaliation. SB 1358 would create the Ethnic and Community Media Equity Act to improve state advertising and outreach to ethnic and community media through a database and contracting requirements, with supporters arguing it would improve effectiveness and reach underserved communities. Several bills were advanced on committee votes, many with roll calls held open for absent members. SB 885, SB 986, SB 1025, SB 1214, SB 1178, SB 1286, and SB 1171 all received motions to do pass, with some members noting support but also urging amendments or guardrails, especially on timing, reporting, and oversight. The committee also took up a consent calendar of multiple items after quorum was established.

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• Both Democrats and Republicans at the start of this year said the number one priority is the affordability
• Democrats and Republicans at the start of this year said the number one priority is the affordability
• this bill because it brings back accountability on the number one issue that both Democrats and Republicans
• will have economic impact to solve the affordability crisis for both Democrats, independents, and Republicans

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Even among Republicans, a majority support solar development, roughly 51% to 64%, depending on the poll
• to develop solar energy.<00:30:44.559><c> Even</c><00:30:44.880><c> among</c><00:30:45.520><c> Republicans
• Even among Republicans, energy.
• Even among Republicans, majority<00:30:47.760><c> support</c><00:30:48.320><c> solar</c><00:30:48.880

Bills: SB341, SB340, SB341, SB354, SB340

Keywords: SB341, Alabama, veteran license plate, veteran tag, distinctive license tag, specialty plate, radiation exposure, atomic bomb testing, ionizing radiation, World War II veterans, Vietnam veterans, Korean War veterans, Cold War veterans, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, Department of Veterans Affairs, probate judge

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• I will focus on GOP because most of the people in this body are Republicans.
• This is what the people, the Republicans of Idaho, are asking for.
• Speaker, I just wanted to recognize the Bonneville County Republican Women, who are here today for Red
• I'd like to say for anyone to say hello to the president of the Penel Republican Women, although she

Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, and approval of the journal, then received a notice appointing Kirk Larson as a substitute representative for District 33. The chamber also handled several Senate messages and committee reports, including printing or engrossing a number of bills, and advanced multiple measures through the calendar. Among the bills introduced were appropriations bills for the judicial and legislative branches (HB 847 and HB 848), an education bill revising career ladder and endorsement provisions (HB 849), and Senate bills on occupational licensure, veterans’ benefits consumer protections, specie/tender contracts, state investment in gold and silver, and household egg production. The House passed Senate Bill 1332, a fiscal year-end cash transfer bill that reallocated about $100 million back to the general fund by pulling unspent money from several programs, including transportation strategic initiatives, the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship, the Permanent Building Fund, water pollution control grants, and the In-Demand Careers Fund. Members also passed House Bill 545, which would allow military chaplains to qualify for counseling licensure and bill insurance; the bill drew substantial debate over whether chaplain training is equivalent to the education and supervised experience required for independent mental health practice, but supporters argued the military experience is valuable and the bill would help address counselor shortages. The House also passed HB 702 on securities ownership and Idaho law, HB 638 to restore Idaho’s presidential primary in March, HB 765 and HB 766 on fire district boundary changes and impact-fee collection, HB 767 on using impact fees for replacement of certain fire vehicles, HB 797 on fire district sub-district representation, and HB 672 to keep logos and slogans out of the executive budget document. Later, the House passed HB 785, which adds school disciplinary procedures for vulgar or inappropriate online posts about educators, HB 760 on property tax exemption for workforce and affordable housing, and HB 789, ratifying the Coeur d’Alene Tribe Water Rights Settlement of 2026. The chamber also adopted House Concurrent Resolution 27 honoring Idaho civilians who served and died on Wake Island during World War II, and House Resolution 25 approving reviewed administrative rules. A motion to suspend rules allowed immediate consideration of HB 833, a bill requiring daily recess in elementary schools and unstructured activity for middle school students; debate focused on whether the bill would improperly limit classroom discipline, and the transcript ends during closing remarks on that measure.

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• I will focus on the GOP because most of the people in this body are Republicans.
• This is what the people, the Republicans of Idaho, are asking for.
• Speaker, I just wanted to recognize the Bonneville County Republican women who are here today for Red
• I'd like to say for anyone to say hello to the president of Penel Republican Women, although she disappeared

Keywords: 989, all

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• This isn't a Republican and Democrat issue.
• This<00:36:17.680><c> isn't</c><00:36:17.920><c> a</c><00:36:18.240><c> Republican</c><00:36:18.640><
• c> and</c><00:36:18.880><c> Democrat</c> This isn't a Republican and Democrat This isn't a Republican

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think I don't know if we have new DFL pages, Republican page.
• DFL</c><00:03:16.959><c> pages,</c> know if we have new DFL pages, know if we have new DFL pages, Republican
• 18.159><c> Maybe</c><00:03:18.319><c> we</c><00:03:18.480><c> could</c><00:03:18.560><c> just</c> Republican
• Maybe we could just Republican page.

Bills: HF9

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

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• taxpayers, while at the same time minimizing the lost revenue to the state, which, by the way, Republicans
• So instead, what we are seeing is that this Republican bill holds tightly to the tax cuts for the wealthiest
• And that is why the Republicans have stepped forward. They're leading.
• If the governor continues to refuse to reasonably negotiate a Republican conformity bill, then nothing

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Members, I want to recognize someone in the gallery who is really, to me, one of my favorite of all Republicans
• One of the 100 most influential Hispanic Republicans by Newsweek, he is currently the CEO and president
• smartest people I know, one of the most decent people I know, and one of the most forward-looking Republicans
• More of you Republicans should hang out with Massey and learn from him. God bless you, brother.

Bills: HB5560, HB2, HB24, HB3233, HB1397, HB2067, HB3133, HB5696, HB5680, HB2885, HB3966, HB3556, HB3595, HB144, HB26, HB2038, HB521, HB4, HB 1178, HB42, HB 1211, HB783, HB3963, HB2240, HB1690, HB 1234, HB3372, HB27, HB4211, HB2243, HB2853, HB4638, HJR7, HB 100, HB 126, HB3783, HB5138, HB2512, HB5616, HB4751, SB17, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB21, SB2778, SB260, SB8, SB12, SB37, SB379, SB441, SB1566, SB2878, HB4112, HB3866, HB4749, HB2844, HB150

Keywords: groundwater, civil penalties, water conservation, drought contingency, environmental protection, public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, zoning, public notice, local government, residential development

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• Are you aware whether the Republican conferees will sign their report so that we'll be able to take the
• Uh are you aware<00:36:26.720><c> whether</c><00:36:27.040><c> the</c><00:36:27.359><c> Republican</c
• ><00:36:27.760><c> conferees</c> aware whether the Republican conferees aware whether the Republican

Keywords: 1183, house

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• CHOOSING AND PICKING WHO WERE GOING TO PROSECUTE AND NOT PROSECUTE WHETHER THEY ARE DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN
• A POLL PUBLISHED IN FEBRUARY DONE ONLY TO REPUBLICANS SHOWS JUST THAT, 72% OF REPUBLICANS SUPPORT CITIZEN
• THE MAJORITY OF FLORIDIANS, REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS WANT A CITIZEN LED THE PROCESS THAT EMPOWERS THEM

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Republican Committee Whip Tramont? Yes. Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky? Yes. Benarroch? Yes.
• Republican Committee Whip Traymont? Yes. Ranking Democratic Member Hunschofsky? No.
• Republican Committee with Traymont. Yes. Rankin Democratic Member Hanshoffsky? No. Representatives.
• Republican Committee with Traymont. Yes. Rankin Democratic Member Hanshoffsky? No. Representatives.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 703 on utility relocation, as amended by a strike-all. The sponsor said the bill would require government authorities that order communication service providers to move infrastructure to pay the relocation costs, clarify expedited timelines, and align the House bill with the Senate version. Supporters argued the communication services tax should help cover these costs, while cities and counties warned the bill would shift major unfunded costs to local governments and taxpayers, especially in fiscally constrained counties. After public testimony from local government and industry representatives and debate over fairness, coordination, and the tax’s intended use, the committee adopted the strike-all and then passed the bill favorably on a roll call vote. The committee then heard and passed CS/HB 379, a securities package updating Chapter 517. The bill and conforming amendment made several technical and policy changes, including expanding certain exemptions, updating foreign jurisdiction and exchange considerations, revising merger-and-acquisition broker rules, aligning fingerprinting requirements with FBI standards, and adding protections related to financial exploitation of specified adults. Industry and Office of Financial Regulation witnesses supported the measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably without opposition. Next, the committee passed CS/HB 867 establishing the Coastal Link Commuter Rail Service Act to create a legal framework for commuter rail operations along Florida’s coastal corridor and to help Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties secure insurance and indemnification for service on the Florida East Coast Railway right-of-way. The Florida Chamber supported the bill, and it was reported favorably without debate. The committee also passed CS/HB 1161, which revises Florida’s deepfake law to require covered platforms to remove altered sexual depictions and copies upon request by the victim; the bill drew emotional testimony from a student victim and broad support from members, and a severability amendment was adopted before the bill passed unanimously. The committee then passed CS/HB 453 on pool and spa contractors, which updates Chapter 489 terminology and scope-of-practice rules and, through amendment, limits certain equipment to commercially available products. Finally, the committee passed HB 955 requiring all private employers to use E-Verify for new hires, removing the small-employer exemption. Supporters framed it as workforce integrity and rule-of-law legislation, while opponents warned about labor shortages, burdens on small businesses, and impacts on immigrant workers. After debate, the bill passed 19-3. The committee then began hearing CS/HB 541 on minimum wage requirements, which would allow voluntary waivers of minimum wage for certain internships, pre-apprenticeships, and on-the-job training; the sponsor presented an amendment limiting the duration and clarifying minor waivers, and the committee heard both support from small business groups and opposition from labor, immigrant, and worker advocates before the transcript ended.

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• the State Chairman of the Texas Conservative Liberty Forum, also former Chairman of the La Cama Republicans
• of Texas, which is the leading organization for gay Republicans and transgender Republicans.
• Republicans in Texas, or used to be.

Bills: HB 1239, HB1990, HB1748, HB1749, HB2578, HB2986, HB1970, HB3163, HB2733, HB1922, HB 113, HB 1088, HB1938, HB3004, HB2637, HB2960, HB113

Keywords: public health, access to healthcare, insurance reforms, medical expenses, healthcare providers, mental health, protective custody, preliminary examination, detention period, emergency circumstances, emergency detention, legal framework, detention, healthcare, liability, landowners, nonagricultural land, trespassing, public safety, interpreters

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• My next guest is Republican Senator Eric Lucero, who is navigating the space around progress and protections
• change is difficult my next guest needed change is difficult my next guest is<00:15:07.160><c> Republican
• 08.040><c> Eric</c><00:15:08.279><c> Lucero</c><00:15:09.079><c> who</c><00:15:09.199><c> is</c> is Republican
• senator Eric Lucero who is is Republican senator Eric Lucero who is navigating<00:15:09.959><c> the<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all