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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 4th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I can tell you it happened to me when I was in Texas.
- You’re all very familiar with our service in Texas.
- That part of the statute was actually put in by the legislature back in 2023.
- Those are things you, as the legislature, told us to engage in, and they make perfect sense.
- I hope you know you have friends here in the Florida Legislature.
Summary:
The committee heard a series of domestic security and law enforcement presentations from the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Highway Patrol, and FDLE. Sheriff Rob Hardwick outlined the sheriffs’ legislative priorities, focusing on adding xylazine to Florida’s trafficking statute and increasing penalties for luring or enticing a child under 12 from a misdemeanor to a felony. He also discussed domestic security coordination, fusion center intelligence sharing, and jail-based reentry efforts. Members asked about xylazine prevalence in Broward County and whether canine units can detect it; Hardwick said he would follow up with data and noted that dogs are not specifically trained for xylazine, though fentanyl-certified dogs may alert on mixtures.
Chief Charlie Vasquez of the Florida Police Chiefs Association presented three priorities: stronger protections for law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and their families when threatened because of their jobs; faster and more consistent access to blood-borne pathogen testing results after exposure incidents; and mandatory life without release for anyone convicted of murdering a police or correctional officer, reviving a version of the Jason Raynor Act. Senators asked about delays in blood testing after exposure, and Vasquez said officers can be forced to take prophylactic medication while waiting for results and that the process should be streamlined.
Florida Highway Patrol Director Dave Kerner described FHP’s domestic security role, including criminal interdiction, canine units, traffic homicide investigations, aviation, drones, border operations, and responses to threats such as human smuggling and the October 7-related security posture at synagogues and campuses. He said staffing remains constrained by vacancies and pay disparities, so he was not seeking more authorized troopers at this time. FDLE Deputy Commissioner David Binder then reviewed the state’s domestic security structure, fusion centers, critical infrastructure assessments, and grant funding, warning that federal homeland security dollars have declined sharply while threats remain high. He highlighted work on drone mitigation, radiological detection, vehicle barriers, and school security assessments, and emphasized the need for continued interagency coordination. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and questions.
TX
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Finance Sub Committee Nov 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Then Texas sued New Mexico in 2013 in the U.S.
- PNM becoming Texas, New Mexico Energy or something.
- Senator to Texas.
- But at the end of the day, if Texas...
- And Texas said, "You only delivered 10,000."
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- recognition? recognition?
- </c> Kentucky seek recognition? Kentucky seek recognition?
- </c> Missouri seek recognition? Missouri seek recognition?
- For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition?
- . recognition. recognition.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- recognition? recognition? >> Mr.<02:12:30.079><c> Mr.
- </c> North Carolina seek recognition? North Carolina seek recognition?
- </c> York seek recognition? York seek recognition? >> Mr.<02:18:10.880><c> Mr.
- </c> Arkansas seek recognition? Arkansas seek recognition?
- Florida seek recognition. Florida seek recognition.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas. Texas.
- For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
- For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
- For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition?
- For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition? I thank the Speaker.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/13/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><01:04:19.800><c> and</c> It is about history, recognition, and It is about history, recognition
- ><c> from</c><01:09:31.520><c> the</c> Our recognition only comes from the Our recognition only comes
- This is<01:14:08.560><c> recognition.
- </c><01:14:10.920><c> And</c> is recognition. This is investment. And is recognition.
- </c> Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico. Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico.
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
transportation, interchange, funding, bonds, St. Paul Park, transit, Metropolitan Council, Twin Cities, metro area, high-frequency transit, bus rapid transit, busway, guideway, transportation policy plan, transit performance measures, regional transit benchmarks, transit-oriented development, TOD, zoning, land use
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, EQ heard, and the Legislature passed SB 237, Last year, EQ heard, and the Legislature passed
- to thank the Legislature for your leadership.
- I think in recognition of that and recognition that over time, even though the demand for gasoline is
- Texas has the best ROI.
- I think the primary of it is whether it's California, Texas—we have a refinery closure in Texas, you
Committee:
Senate Environmental Quality
Summary:
The Senate Environmental Quality Committee held an informational hearing on the environmental impacts and planning considerations associated with refinery closures. In opening remarks, the chair framed refinery shutdowns as a complex part of California’s decarbonization transition and said the committee would focus on environmental and land-use issues, while Vice Chair Gunda argued closures reflect years of policy-driven disinvestment and warned that supply disruptions and higher prices could harm working families. State agency witnesses from the Energy Commission, CARB, and the Water Boards described the state as being in a “mid-transition,” with declining gasoline demand, growing zero-emission vehicle adoption, and increasing conversion of some refinery assets to renewable fuels, but also with abrupt capacity losses that can force greater reliance on imports and storage. They emphasized the need for proactive planning, transparency, and coordination across agencies, and noted that refinery closures can stress pipelines, terminals, and other linked infrastructure, with potential liabilities falling to the state if those assets are not financially supported.
The Water Boards explained their cleanup authorities and tools for refinery decommissioning, including investigation, monitoring, remediation, and enforcement under the Water Code, and said site-specific cleanup plans depend on contamination, groundwater conditions, and future land use. They noted that decommissioning can reveal previously inaccessible areas and require additional sampling or wells, and that cleanup costs can range from tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. Committee members pressed the witnesses on whether the state has enough information to plan for land transitions, whether current tools are adequate, and whether more standardized procedures or financial assurances are needed. The witnesses generally said existing tools are useful but that more transparency and better data sharing would help communities and policymakers understand liabilities and long-term redevelopment opportunities.
Members also questioned the relationship between California policy, refinery closures, imports, and global emissions. CARB said its programs apply to transportation fuel suppliers whether fuel is refined in-state or imported, and that its climate and air-quality rules are designed to reduce emissions and avoid leakage. Some senators argued that California’s policies have accelerated closures and that demand has not fallen fast enough to offset lost refining capacity, while agency witnesses responded that closures are also driven by global market forces, aging infrastructure, crude quality, and changing fuel demand. The committee then heard from outside experts, including a Notre Dame professor who said closure costs are often underestimated and that stronger financial assurance requirements can shift company behavior, a Stanford/SLAC researcher who outlined five drivers of refinery closures, and an environmental attorney who discussed community impacts and lessons from the Phillips 66 Los Angeles refinery closure. No votes or formal actions were taken; the hearing was informational and focused on testimony and questions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, December 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- recognition? recognition?
- recognition? recognition?
- recognition? recognition?
- </c> For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
- and more mosques being built in Texas and more mosques being built in Texas Texas Texas every<03:38:
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Transcript Highlights:
- This is a simple and respectful recognition measure that reflects Missouri's longstanding commitment
- And we discussed how it's done in Texas.
- “Yeah, how long did you—” “Oh, in Texas. How long have you had your plates in Texas?”
- In Texas, you just drive up and get them, DMV. Here, you have to print them out.”
- I'm the Veterans Recognition Program Coordinator. You have my card.
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first went into executive session, where it adopted a House Committee substitute combining House Bills 3078 and 2672 and voted the substitute do pass, with one no vote. It then separately voted House Bill 2362 and House Bill 2588 do pass, each by 16 ayes and one no. During the executive session, one member objected to the combined bill on constitutional equal-protection grounds, while another supported it as a benefit for veterans.
In public hearing, Representative Stephanie Boykin presented House Bill 3280, which would create a Missouri specialty license plate for the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who previously qualified for a disabled veteran plate. She described it as a low-cost way to continue honoring a veteran’s service and family sacrifice. Committee members and a surviving spouse testified in strong support, emphasizing the recognition of spouses’ sacrifices and noting that similar plates exist in other states. No opposition was offered.
The committee then heard House Bill 3029, sponsored by Representative Schulte, which would require disclosures and prohibit compensation for referrals in the business of advising or assisting with veterans’ benefits, with penalties for violations. Supporters, including a Missouri veterans service officer, argued the bill was needed to stop unaccredited “claim shark” companies from charging veterans for initial claims and using misleading social media advertising. Opponents, including a representative of Veterans Guardian and a VA-accredited attorney, argued the bill would restrict lawful private-sector assistance, reduce veterans’ choice, and should be narrowed to target bad actors while exempting accredited attorneys and referral arrangements. The hearing also included a presentation on the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, which provides medals and certificates for veterans of major conflicts, and a presentation on MU Extension’s Veteran REEDS program, which uses literature and discussion to support veterans and first responders through community-based resilience work.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 18th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, day 37, Tuesday, February 7th.
- Recognition and remembrance of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Roosevelt.
- They were a Texas unit, mostly out of Texas, that was completely surrounded, and nobody thought they
- And whereas Dairy Day at the Legislature takes place on February 18, 2026.
- Dairy Day at the Legislature takes place on February 18, 2026, when legislators will visit Washington
Summary:
The Senate opened by approving the previous day’s journal, receiving messages from the House, and referring newly introduced Senate Bill 6353 to the Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections. The chamber then moved to resolutions.
Senate Resolution 8687, commemorating the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and recognizing Japanese American veterans, incarcerees, and civil rights activists, was presented and adopted. Several senators spoke in support, describing the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans as a grave civil rights injustice and emphasizing remembrance, healing, and the need to prevent similar abuses in the future.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8688 honoring Washington’s dairy farms and dairy workers. Senators highlighted the industry’s economic importance, family farm traditions, and the hard work involved in dairy production, with some members sharing personal family and farming experiences. After adoption, the Senate welcomed representatives of the Washington State Dairy Council, Washington State Dairy Women’s Organization, and Dairy Ambassadors Apprentices to the gallery.
The Senate then adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have stepped it up with a legislature that was signed by our governor just a few years ago.
- I can tell you happen to me when I was in Texas, I was making the rest of the club.
- The occupants advised the trooper that they had recently crossed the U.S. border into Texas.
- Specifically that part of the statute was actually put in by the Legislature back in 2023.
- I hope, you know, you have friends here in the Florida legislature.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 18th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate Texas, and we have multiple programs in the state of Florida.
- I appreciate Texas and we have multiple programs in the state of Florida.
- So thank you, sir, and to the Florida Legislature and our governor, too.
- This Legislature in 2024 awarded us $1 million to execute. And Mr.
- The Purple Star Workforce Development Board Recognition...
Summary:
The committee took up SB 116 by Senator Burgess, a veterans bill aimed at several FDVA-related changes. The bill would reduce annual nominations to the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame from 20 to 5, expand FDVA’s survey work to assess veterans’ awareness of available programs and their health literacy, add mental health training to the veterans suicide prevention pilot, strengthen coordination and reporting between Veterans Florida and FDVA, direct FDVA to develop a plan for adult day health care facilities statewide, and allow the Florida Veterans Foundation to use a portion of Gadsden flag plate proceeds for administrative costs. Senator Burgess said the measure builds on prior “Forward March” efforts and helps close service gaps for aging veterans and others who may not know about available benefits.
Testimony on SB 116 was uniformly supportive. FDVA leadership said adult day health care could be added at existing facilities such as Port St. Lucie and Lake City, and that the state would need authority and funding to move forward. A veterans legal collaborative, AARP Florida, and Endeavors all voiced support, with speakers emphasizing the importance of better outreach, mental health awareness, and care options that allow veterans to remain at home. The committee then voted favorably on SB 116.
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to agency and stakeholder presentations. Florida National Guard officials described a high operational tempo, deployments at home and abroad, hurricane response efforts, and the need to grow the force and infrastructure. FDVA’s adjutant general reported Florida now has the nation’s second-largest veteran population, rising in-migration of younger veterans, a large and aging Vietnam-era population, strong claims and outreach activity, declining veteran homelessness, and improved suicide prevention outcomes. The Florida Veterans Foundation outlined its emergency relief, dental, transportation, and license-plate-funded programs, while Veterans Florida and CareerSource Florida detailed workforce, apprenticeship, SkillBridge, entrepreneurship, and job-fair programs for veterans and spouses, along with efforts to expand recurring funding and better protect customer information.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Feb 18th, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, EQ heard, and the legislature, good morning, and the legislature passed SB 237, ...heard,
- to thank the Legislature for your leadership.
- I think in recognition of that, and recognition that over time, even though the demand for gasoline is
- Texas has the best ROI.
- I think the primary of it is whether it's California, Texas—we have a refinery closure in Texas that
Committee:
Senate Environmental Quality
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- recognition?
- </c> California seek recognition? Mr. California seek recognition? Mr.
- </c> Mcccleintoch, seek recognition. Mcccleintoch, seek recognition.
- </c> Michigan seek recognition. Michigan seek recognition.
- </c> seek recognition. seek recognition.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:06:30.639><c> between</c> chair will alternate recognition between chair will alternate recognition
- from Ohio seek recognition gentleman and from Ohio seek recognition I<07:00:30.680><c> and</c><07:00
- For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
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- For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment May 6th, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just a recognition: we allow this gear in the state; they don't in Texas.
- The legislature never got to say anything.
- The one moment we want to just do our own as a legislature and it'd be the last act of the legislature
- Garrett, being from Texas; I like to rib him about it.
- Garrett, being from Texas, I like to rib him about.
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Environment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 18th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, day 37, Tuesday, February 7th.
- Well, I wanted to, first of all, thank the body here for this annual recognition and remembrance of the
- Recognition and remembrance of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Roosevelt.
- They were a Texas unit, mostly out of Texas, that was completely surrounded, and nobody thought they
- And whereas Dairy Day at the Legislature takes place on February 18, 2026.
Summary:
The Senate first handled routine business, including approving the previous day’s journal, receiving House messages transmitting House Bill 73 and Second Substitute House Bill 1784, and referring Senate Bill 6353 to the Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs, and Elections. It then moved to resolutions.
Senate Resolution 8687, commemorating the 84th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 and acknowledging the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, drew extensive remarks in support from several senators. Speakers emphasized the injustice of the internment, the contributions of Japanese American veterans and civil rights activists, the importance of remembrance, and the need to prevent similar abuses in the future. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.
The Senate also considered Senate Resolution 8688, recognizing Washington’s dairy farms and the role of dairy producers in the state’s economy and communities. Senators shared personal ties to dairy farming and praised the hard work of family farms, dairy workers, and industry representatives. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, and visiting members of the Washington State Dairy Council, Dairy Women’s Organization, and Dairy Ambassadors were recognized in the gallery.
At the close of business, the Senate agreed to adjourn until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I took those skills to the Texas State Legislature, where I fought for Medicaid expansion, a fair judicial
- Texas also has the largest border with our neighbor to the south, and it will be up to Texas and Texas
- I took those skills to the Texas State Legislature, where I fought for Medicaid expansion, a fair judicial
- I took those skills to the Texas State Legislature, where I fought for Medicaid expansion, a fair judicial
- I took those skills to the Texas State Legislature, where I fought for Medicaid expansion, a fair judicial
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- recognition? recognition?
- </c> Florida seek recognition? Florida seek recognition?
- </c> Minnesota seek recognition? Minnesota seek recognition?
- </c> seek recognition? seek recognition?
- </c> Kentucky seat recognition? Kentucky seat recognition?