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• </c> and in our schools and in our politics. and in our schools and in our politics.
• </c> week a conservative political leader. week a conservative political leader.
• <c> no</c> politics.
• Political violence has no politics.
• </c> doesn't lead to political violence. doesn't lead to political violence.

Bills: HR1047 , HB3015 , HB3062 , HR719

Keywords: mentoring, youth support, education, community engagement, National Mentoring Month, coal industry, energy, advisory council, regulation, Department of Energy, cross-border infrastructure, renewable resources, investment, state regulation, political violence, Charlie Kirk, civil discourse, freedom of speech, unity, political extremism

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• He became and remained a prominent voice in our political discourse.
• </c> prominent voice in our political prominent voice in our political discourse. discourse. discourse
• A lot of it is political. But correct. A lot of it is political.
• Whereas Charlie Kirk was a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the
• Whereas Charlie Kirk was a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the

Bills: HR713 , HB5143 , HB5125 , HR722 , HB3481

Keywords: censure, Ilhan Omar, Committee removal, ethical conduct, freedom of speech, political discourse, law enforcement, vehicular pursuits, public safety, District of Columbia, policing standards, judicial reforms, nominations, executive power, termination of commission, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, government resolution, continuing funding, legislative process

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• We've witnessed it political violence.
• We must condemn political University.
• </c><01:13:53.840><c> Political</c> It's political theater. Political It's political theater.
• </c> the administration's political critics. the administration's political critics.
• That is the political gerrymandering.

Bills: HR747 , HR719 , HB5371

Keywords: courthouse construction, federal regulations, urban development, government spending, judicial facilities, political violence, Charlie Kirk, civil discourse, freedom of speech, unity, political extremism, condemnation, Civic engagement, continuing resolution, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, government funding, federal budget, USDA

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• It invokes politics.
• This is political arguments.
• One where political labeled evil.
• This isn't about politics. It's it. This isn't about politics.
• This is not about partisan<07:51:23.440><c> politics.</c> partisan politics. partisan politics.

Bills: HB3944 , HR519

Keywords: appropriations, military construction, veterans affairs, VA funding, USDA, agriculture appropriations, legislative branch appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, spending bill, rural development, rural housing, broadband, SNAP, WIC, school lunch, food safety, FDA user fees, veterans health care, toxic exposure

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• </c> attacks because acts of political attacks because acts of political violence<05:09:03.280><c> like
• </c> denounce all forms of political denounce all forms of political violence.<05:09:42.080><c> Earlier
• So I urge every political violence.
• We have to lead by example and put civility back in today's public political discourse.
• Political disagreement is healthy.

Bills: HR519 , HR538 , HR530 , HR537

Keywords: Minnesota lawmakers, political violence, domestic terrorism, assassination attempt, state legislators, Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, Yvette Hoffman, Mark Hortman, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, public safety, law enforcement response, civil discourse, democracy, gun violence, elected officials, House resolution, condemnation, bipartisan unity

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• Cultural Marxism, political riots, the criminal violence that consumes our inner cities.
• Fundamentally, they see our constitutional order as an obstacle to their political ambitions so they
• The top ten outlets on GDI's blacklist were all on the political right.
• And deportation of individuals for making statements, political statements?
• Actually, that's not strong enough, to try and control outcomes in our political system.

Committee: Senate Constitution Subcommittee

Keywords: censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.

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• Any use of the closed-captioned coverage of the House proceedings for political or commercial purposes
• The cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline was not based on science but on politics.
• Instead, they would rather play politics.
• This bill isn't about politics; it's about protecting lives.
• THIS BILL ISN'T ABOUT POLITICS, IT'S ABOUT PROTECTING LIVES.

Bills: HB1670 , HR493 , HR492 , HR491 , HB5140 , HB4922 , HR713 , HR721 , HB2721 , HR707

Keywords: fertility, health benefits, family planning, assisted reproductive technology, employees, fertility treatment, ART, in vitro fertilization, IVF, infertility, family building, reproductive health, oocyte preservation, sperm preservation, embryo preservation, artificial insemination, gamete donation, embryo genetic testing, federal employee health benefits, FEHB

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• This is political theater at its worst, and instead of addressing real crises like the climate crisis
• theater at its worst and is political theater at its worst and instead<00:28:26.919><c> of</c><00:28
• </c> $800,000 in subscriptions to political $800,000 in subscriptions to political Pro<04:13:11.279><
• </c><04:13:21.680><c> pro</c> office and you know what political pro office and you know what political
• </c> $800,000 on political $800,000 on political Pro<04:13:47.479><c> have</c><04:13:47.680><c> their

Bills: HR26

Keywords: domestic terrorism, Antifa, law enforcement, criminal activity, violent protests, political ideology, federal response, socio-political conflict

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• And all we're trying to do is, is allow them to, to change that one line to political subdivisions so
• Holding an office or position within a political party.
• Or they cannot make political contributions or political expenditures or support or oppose a candidate
• Which involved in political activities.
• A political subdivision shall provide information about a candidate or officeholder to the county in

Bills: HB429 , HB496 , HB640 , HB657 , HB665 , HB677 , HB952

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: Texas Election Code, elections, voting station, polling place, ballot marking, ballot reading, child accompaniment, minor, parental supervision, voter education, secretary of state, county election administrator, voter assistance, election administration, poll worker rules, ballot secrecy, HB 496, ballot option, none of the above, abstain from vote

Bills: HCR74 , HCR95 , HB705 , HB1048 , SCR23 , SCR31 , SCR38 , SB49 , SB233 , SB307 , SB326 , SB387 , SB401 , SB435 , SB495

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: trade commission, international relations, Louisiana, United Kingdom, economic exchange, cultural exchange, infrastructure investment, sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, contempt, legislature, disorderly conduct, bribery, arrest, legislative privilege

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• And as we heard just earlier about civic engagement and civic discourse, our young people need to be
• I guess it is a little unclear if it's talking about a previous political campaign in the context of
• political campaign, so... ...to possibly apply to a current political campaign.
• For background, every political committee must Expenditure activity.
• For background, every political committee must. expenditure activity.

Bills: SCR8406 , SB5825 , SB5842 , SB5863 , SB5840

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington

Bills: HB16 , HB214 , HB252 , HB16 , HB214 , HB252

Committee: House Ethics and Campaign Finance

Keywords: law enforcement, false information, criminal penalty, public safety, identification, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure, professional services, education, HB252, Class IV municipality, Class IV municipalities, municipal audit, audit rotation, certified public accountant, CPA, municipal accounting, Section 11-43B-9, county and municipal government

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• Senate Bill 1286 says that political subdivisions where county election boards hold elections must furnish

Bills: SB1491 , SB1581 , SB1286 , SB1451

Committee: House Elections and Ethics

Keywords: presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, initiative petitions, signature gathering, protest period, grand jury, Oklahoma legislature, polling place, polling locations, voter access, county election board, precinct, municipal building, school building, school district, municipality, political subdivision

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• party other than a nominee of a minor political party.
• Does this bill define the major political party or the minor political parties?
• party other than a nominee of a minor political party.
• Does this bill define the major political party or the minor political parties?
• Does this bill define the major political party or the minor political parties?

Bills: S0564 , S0572 , S0414 , S0620 , S0500 , S0092

Committee: Senate Ethics and Elections

Keywords: student volunteers, polling locations, election administration, community service, Florida statutes, ethics, public officers, employment of relatives, transparency, government accountability, campaign finance, child care, elections, fund usage, political candidates, candidate qualifying, federal office, election integrity, regulatory compliance, political candidacy

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• Political advertising is an important part of the electoral process.
• At one point in time, TxDOT was the keeper of the timing and placement of political signs.
• When can I place political signs?
• Cities and counties may have their own time restrictions for political signs.
• ability to, Political signs at City Hall.

Bills: HB1968 , HB2279 , HB2739 , HB2803 , HB3909 , HB3918 , HB4253 , HB4475 , HB5115 , HB5430

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code

Summary: The committee first voted out two previously heard Senate bills without amendment: SB 688, relating to the date of the meeting of presidential electors, and SB 914, relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date of their general election for officers. Both motions passed on 8-0 votes with one member absent. The committee then heard HB 3909, which would change the current prohibition on wireless device use from a 100-foot boundary around a voting station to only inside the room where voting is taking place, with a committee substitute also adding state-prescribed signage. The author and supporters said the change would reduce confusion and make enforcement easier for election workers, while opponents argued the existing 100-foot rule helps prevent electioneering, recording, and possible technical interference with election equipment. The bill was left pending. Members also heard HB 1968, which would repeal a provision that requires counties to provide election services to certain political subdivisions in odd-numbered years but not even-numbered years, making county-provided election services consistent across years. Supporters said it would improve consistency for smaller cities and school districts, while opponents warned it could strain county equipment and staffing during heavy election cycles. The bill was left pending. HB 2279 would require voter registrars to remove a person from the rolls if the person swears under oath during jury service that they are not a U.S. citizen; supporters said this would streamline removal of ineligible voters, while opponents raised concerns about mistaken identity and loss of due process. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 2803, which would require a presiding judge to give a poll watcher a signed statement explaining any removal from service. Supporters said this would improve documentation and accountability, and one witness asked for clarification that improper removal would remain a criminal offense; the author said he would consider a floor amendment and further discussion. The committee also heard HB 4253, which would create a more uniform voter-roll maintenance process based on inactivity, sending confirmation notices to voters who have not voted in the prior 25 months and eventually removing those who do not respond after multiple election cycles. Supporters said it would clean up outdated records and help keep voters registered where they actually live, while opponents argued it could wrongly remove eligible voters who simply do not vote regularly. HB 4253 was left pending as well.

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• These bills infringe upon the fundamental rights of free speech and open political discourse. ...defending
• free speech and political expression.
• But on political speech that doesn't harm children, that is overbroad and limits political speech.
• Certain political speech protected by the First Amendment.
• This bill sends the message to all Texans that if you engage in political discourse using a deepfake

Bills: HB304 , HB401 , HB556 , HB1475 , HB1489 , HB2259 , HB2424 , HB2773 , HB2811 , HB3323 , HB304

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform

Bills: HB3015 , HB3114 , HB3411 , HB3567 , HB3568 , HB3749 , HB3891 , HB4229 , HB4237 , HB4253 , HJR1019 , HJR1046 , HJR1084

Committee: House Rules

Keywords: electronic credentials, Service Oklahoma, digital identification, data protection, driver's license, electronic monitoring, criminal justice reform, nonviolent offenders, Department of Corrections, parole, state law, biosolids, PFAS, environmental safety, agriculture, public health, Department of Environmental Quality, testing regulations, soil amendments, HB3567

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• Is independent a political party?
• criteria that's necessary to become a registered voter, but they just don't fill out any of the political

Bills: HB2938 , HB2939 , HB3306 , HB3722 , HB4113 , HB4123

Committee: House Elections and Ethics

Keywords: elections, national elections, state elections, voter intent, election reform, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, campaign finance, ethics, political contributions, candidate committee, Oklahoma legislation, voter registration, political party affiliation, Independent designation, Oklahoma, voter eligibility

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• The Senate bill that came over here is related to political signs and the dates of regulating those.
• And I think this is important now more than ever because of just how toxic our politics has become.
• I mean, people will, like, destroy your life because they don't... ...like your politics. We know.
• I don't know it is absolutely correct that the nominating commission is a politics, I don't know.
• And you can't weight the jury by political ideology.

Bills: SB1003 , SB1060 , SB1134 , SB1275 , SB1327 , SB1429 , SB1618 , SB1634 , SB1654 , SB1803 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1023 , SCR1027

Committees: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections , House House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference

Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, foreign relations

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• My name is Mark Foster, and I am the Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs for Housing
• <c> Affairs</c><00:02:56.239><c> for</c><00:02:56.360><c> housing</c><00:02:56.599><c> first</c> political
• Affairs for housing first political Affairs for housing first Minnesota<00:02:58.000><c> uh</c><00:02
• </c><00:24:02.760><c> ideology</c><00:24:03.240><c> or</c> uh their own political ideology or uh their
• </c> she's never done anything in politics she's never done anything in politics before<00:52:17.040>

Bills: HF484 , HF483 , HF1447 , HF1496 , HF554

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption, municipal regulation, county ordinance, electrification, climate policy, housing development, building codes, energy source, utility infrastructure, Minnesota Statutes chapter 326B, propane, utility service, building permits, local government, energy choice