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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And the sergeants, we have sergeants for every meeting, is present, and Greg Leandowski is over here.
- designed to make sure people don't disrupt the hearings and we have orderly process and we have the sergeants
- And the sergeants, we have sergeants for every meeting, is present, and Greg Leandowski is over here.
- designed to make sure people don't disrupt the hearings and we have orderly process and we have the sergeants
- So if anybody needs more sergeants here.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Sergeant First Class, United States Army, retired.
- I just had a young nephew who's 23 that just finished his drill sergeant school and graduated last week
- But again, someone who’s disabled like that, his income, after being a drill sergeant for 20-some-odd
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Sergeant First Class, United States Army, retired.
- I just had a young nephew who's 23 that just finished his drill sergeant school and graduated last week
- But again, someone who's disabled like that, his income after being a drill sergeant for 20 some odd
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills focused largely on veterans’ tax relief, disaster-related property tax rules, contractor tax compliance, and nonprofit property tax exemptions. The chair reviewed committee procedures, including the suspense file process for bills with significant revenue impacts, and noted that only one bill would be voted on immediately. Most measures were presented with supportive testimony and then referred to suspense.
SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income when determining eligibility for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. The author argued the bill would prevent disabled veterans from being unfairly penalized and help them remain in their homes; a VFW representative testified in support, and there was no opposition. SB 1053 would allow county boards of supervisors, for disasters declared on or after January 1, 2026, to extend the five-year period for transferring a damaged property’s base-year value by up to three years. Support came from the California Assessor Association, and the bill was also sent to suspense.
SB 1407 would exempt the first $40,000 of military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefit payments from state income tax for qualifying filers, with the author and witnesses arguing it would improve veteran retention in California and support the state economy. Multiple organizations and veterans spoke in support, and the committee members expressed strong sympathy for the measure, but it too was referred to suspense. SB 420 would deny charitable property tax exemption to organizations tied to private immigration detention facilities; the author and supporters said the bill would close a loophole that had allowed a detention facility in Imperial County to avoid millions in property taxes. Members voiced strong support and concern about the reported conditions at the facility, and the bill was also sent to suspense.
The only bill taken up for a vote was SB 1165, which would improve coordination between the CDTFA and the Contractors State License Board so unpaid tax liabilities by contractors could be used in licensing enforcement, while preserving due process and installment agreement flexibility. After supportive testimony from the author and the California Tax Reform Association, the committee approved a due pass motion to Appropriations on a 7-0 vote. The committee then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Sergeants, please escort our guests onto the floor. Mr. President, thank you.
- Sergeants, please escort our guests to the floor. Senator Haste, thank you, Mr. President.
- Sergeants, please escort our guests onto the floor. Senator Galahar, try it again. Thank you, Mr.
Bills:
HB3327, HB3711, HB4104, HJR1077, HB3329, HB4322, HB4202, HB4203, HB4457, HB3983, HB3660, HB3802, HB2933, HB2955, HB2956, HB3781, HB3521, HB3794, HB3796, HB3800, HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989, HB3016, HB2979, HB2988, HB2288, HB3062, HB3315, HB3372, HB3530, HB3622, HB3755, HB4266
Keywords:
State Board of Education, Oklahoma education board, board appointments, school governance, education reform, governor appointments, legislative appointments, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, senate confirmation, board vacancies, removal for cause, public education, state superintendent, school board training, board member qualifications, emergency clause, Oklahoma statutes 70 O.S. 3-101, school funding, transparency
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Wren for being a very dedicated sergeant-at-arms. And whereas we appreciate Mr.
- Sergeant at arms. Mr. Speaker, a message from the Senate. Senator Beeson Fafax, Senator Servile.
- On page 23, for Delegate Reaser's legislation, this conference report— Sergeant at Arms. Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Limiting access to child care center facilities discussed 3/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have sergeant-at-arms staff who are wearing gold-yellow ties.
- If you require any accommodation, please speak with our sergeant-at-arms staff.
- We have sergeant-at-arms staff who are wearing gold-yellow ties.
- If you require any accommodation, please speak with our sergeant-at-arms staff.
- We have sergeant-at-arms staff who are wearing gold-yellow ties.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3415, a bill aimed at limiting immigration enforcement activity at child care centers. House Research explained the DE1 amendment, which defined key terms and barred child care employees from consenting to civil immigration enforcement entry without a judicial warrant, while requiring officials to identify themselves and state their purpose; the amendment also clarified that it would not block officials administering child care programs. After brief debate, members adopted the DE1 amendment.
The bill author, Representative Sensor Mura, said the measure was intended to address fear and disruption in child care settings caused by recent immigration enforcement activity and to keep those spaces safe for children and families. Supporters, including a pastor, a Children’s Defense Fund representative, parents, child care workers, and an ACLU policy counsel, testified that immigration enforcement near daycares has caused fear, staff absences, lockdowns, and emotional harm to children. They argued the bill would not stop lawful enforcement but would require warrants and basic identification before entry, protecting children from witnessing raids or arrests and giving providers clear rules.
Several witnesses described specific incidents involving ICE activity near Spanish immersion daycares in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including staff members being detained, parents organizing safety watches, and children showing distress. Testimony emphasized that many affected children are U.S. citizens in immigrant families and that visible enforcement can create toxic stress and separation anxiety. No final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment and continuation of testimony.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- has any cards you want to fill out, they can get them, fill them out here, and give them to the sergeant
- has any cards you want to fill out, they can get them, fill them out here, and give them to the sergeant
Summary:
The committee met on May 12 with a quorum present and first took up HCR 74 by Representative Beham, which would establish a Louisiana-United Kingdom Trade Commission. The author said the proposal would mirror the existing Louisiana-Ireland trade commission and serve as an umbrella group to promote exchanges in trade, academics, financial services, insurance, economic development, and the arts. Members asked about the commission’s purpose and whether members would be paid; the author said they would not be compensated. Representative Marcelle spoke in support, citing the benefits of the Ireland commission, and the committee reported HCR 74 favorably without objection.
The committee then considered SCR 38 by Senator Klein-Peter, which repeals Joint Rule No. 7 relating to the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. Technical amendments to the title were offered and adopted. The senator explained the measure was tied to a separate study commission he had created to address water quality and sediment issues in the Atchafalaya Basin, which he said were contributing to stagnant hypoxia and harming the fishing industry. Members discussed sediment, dredging, runoff, and possible ways to manage river silt, and Representative Marcelle expressed interest in the water-quality effort. The resolution was reported favorably with amendments.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 495 by Senator Klein-Peter on campaign finance disclosures. The bill would raise the threshold for unitemized contributions from $200, change the definition of participation in elections to focus on making expenditures, extend the annual report deadline from February 28 to March 15, allow leadership PACs to pay for replacing or cleaning items damaged in connection with public office, and treat the second party primary as an election for filing purposes. The author said the bill was shortened from a much larger draft after working with ethics staff and was intended to make reporting more practical for campaigns and PACs. The transcript cuts off before any final action on SB 495 is shown.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- has any cards you want to fill out, they can get them, fill them out here, and give them to the sergeant
- has any cards you want to fill out, they can get them, fill them out here, and give them to the sergeant
Bills:
HCR74, HCR95, HB705, HB1048, SCR23, SCR31, SCR38, SB49, SB233, SB307, SB326, SB387, SB401, SB435, SB495
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
Summary:
The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 12 with a quorum present and took up several measures. It first heard HCR 74, which would establish a Louisiana-United Kingdom Trade Commission modeled after the existing Louisiana-Ireland commission. The author said the commission would serve as an umbrella group to promote exchanges in trade, academics, financial services, economic development, and the arts, with no compensation for members. After brief questions and supportive testimony from a member familiar with the Ireland commission, the committee reported HCR 74 favorably.
The committee then considered SCR 38, which repeals Joint Rule No. 7 related to the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. The author explained that the repeal was tied to a separate study commission on Atchafalaya Basin water quality, aimed at addressing sediment buildup, stagnant hypoxia, and harm to the fishing industry. Members discussed sediment management and water quality concerns, and the committee adopted a technical amendment to the title before reporting the resolution favorably, as amended.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 495 on campaign finance disclosures. The author described a series of changes, including raising the threshold for unitemized individual contributions to $200, adjusting when a PAC is considered to be participating in an election, extending the annual report deadline from February 28 to March 15, and allowing leadership PAC funds to cover replacement or repair of items damaged in connection with public office. The transcript cuts off during the bill presentation, so no final action on SB 495 is shown.
MN
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 2nd, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Sergeant Arms will prepare the chamber and bring in the absent members. Clerk will call the roll.
- File item 110, AB 543 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, the clerk will read.
- File item 141 AB 688 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, the clerk will read.
- Assembly Bill 688 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, an act relating to Medi-Cal.
- File item 159, AB 770 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzales. The clerk will read.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I move that further proceedings under the roll call be dispensed with and the Sergeant-at-Arms
- Guide all who serve that their work may be marked by justice, humility, and care for our neighbors.
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- Thanks. marked by her parents' struggles with marked by her parents' struggles with substance<00:50:31.720
- I think the House is a bit of a question mark for us this year.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- you wish to give testimony, please fill out a witness card completely, sign it, and hand it to the Sergeant-at-Arms
- you wish to give testimony, please fill out a witness card completely, sign it, and hand it to the Sergeant-at-Arms
- Sergeant-at-Arms, could you please ask Senator Seabaugh to step in for a quorum, please? Mr.
- Sergeant-at-Arms, can you please ask Senator Seabaugh to step in for a quorum, please?
- Sergeant-at-Arms. Oh, we have Senator Edmonds here. Okay. Before we get started on Rep.
Keywords:
family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- you wish to give testimony, please fill out a witness card completely, sign it, and hand it to the Sergeant-at-Arms
- you wish to give testimony, please fill out a witness card, completely sign it, and hand it to the Sergeant-at-Arms
- Sergeant-at-Arms, could you please ask Senator Seabaugh to step in for a quorum, please? Mr.
- Sergeant-at-Arms, can you please ask Senator Seabaugh to step in for a quorum, please?
- Sergeant at Arms. Oh, we have Senator Edmonds here. Okay.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Insurance met on May 6, 2026, and first reported HB 1241 favorably. That bill, by Chairman Furman, requires insurers to check with DCFS before paying certain insurance settlements to determine whether the recipient owes delinquent child support, and to withhold and remit arrears if found. DCFS explained that Louisiana already has intercepts and other collection tools, but no current mechanism for insurance settlements. Senators raised concerns about notice to obligors and about liability if insurers fail to withhold, but the bill was advanced without objection.
The committee then heard HB 870, which would require health insurers and PBMs to cover lower-cost generic or biosimilar drugs when available and to use utilization management no more restrictively on those drugs. Supporters said the bill would improve access and lower patient costs by using wholesale acquisition cost as the comparison point. Opponents, including Louisiana Blue and the AFL-CIO, argued that WAC ignores rebates and net cost, could force plans to cover higher-cost biosimilars first, and could increase premiums and disrupt ERISA and fully insured plan design. The committee adopted a technical amendment set and then a second amendment set that added notice and reporting requirements tied to net cost calculations, and HB 870 was reported favorably as amended.
Several other bills were moved with little or no opposition. HB 1176, concerning Medicare Advantage coverage for integrative cancer treatments such as cold cap therapy, cryotherapy, and acupuncture, was amended to change the effective date and then reported favorably. HB 1196, dealing with colorectal cancer screening follow-up colonoscopies, was also amended and reported favorably. HB 1162, a consumer protection bill requiring DOI to verify that a contractor named on a first-party property damage check is licensed in Louisiana, was amended and reported favorably. HB 826, which modernizes insurance referral rules to allow referrals by email or website address, was reported favorably. The committee also heard HB 1151 on insurer investment limits and solvency protections, and HB 1236 on pharmacy reimbursement and copay maximizer programs; both drew substantial testimony and concern, especially over retroactivity, PBM cost allocation, and whether copay maximizers shift costs to patients, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 1236.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:33 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I will take up to five people in the center, and there's a timer on the screen, and the sergeant will
- And again, you have one minute and the sergeant will hold the mic for you.
- Minute and the sergeant will hold the mic for you.
- There is a timer on the screen and the sergeant will hold the mic.
- And just a reminder, it's one minute and the sergeant will hold the mic.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, on June 15th, we marked the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program
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the So this year, as we mark the So this year, as we mark the semi-quincentennial - His leadership in public health, medical education, and health care access has left an enduring mark
- I had the mark on our entire nation.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-05-02 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Sergeant, please secure the chambers.
- Sergeant, please secure the chamber.
- Join me in a round of applause for the sergeant at arms. Read.
- The sergeant says, 'Get back to work.' Read the next message.
- The sergeant will secure the chamber. Do you want a quorum call? Quorum call.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum established, and several recognitions, including a legislative intern, a guest in the gallery, and Representative Bruce Antone’s upcoming induction into the Tuskegee Athletic Hall of Fame. The Speaker also gave brief remarks about the end of session and the freshman class. The chamber then took up a series of Senate-returned messages and concurred or insisted on several amendments while moving bills toward final passage.
The House unanimously approved CS/CS/HB 1299 on Department of Health matters, CS/HB 1549 on financial institutions after adopting a House amendment to remove the IOTA-related provision, and CS/CS/SB 768 on foreign ties and business interests after a House concurrence motion. It also insisted on its amendment to CS/CS/CS/SB 184 on housing. CS/CS/HB 875 on educator preparation was amended to restore House provisions on teacher-prep courses, the Florida Center for Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College, and related testing and mentor-qualification changes; it passed 91-22 after debate over teacher certification, testing, and “identity politics” language. HB 1101 on out-of-network providers was amended to keep the House’s original notice and referral framework with a good-cause exemption; it passed 87-27 despite objections that it placed too much responsibility on doctors.
After recess, the House took up CS/CS/SB 180 on emergency preparedness and response. Members described changes including removal of some homestead-assessment and debris-removal provisions, a study requirement for a post-hurricane county restriction concept, and a Florida Keys evacuation-time change paired with a 10-year cap of 900 permit allocations; the bill passed 116-0. The House also refused to concur in a Senate amendment to HB 1609 on waste incineration and requested the Senate recede. Later, the House returned to HB 1101 and insisted on its amendment after the Senate refused to concur.
The longest debate came on CS/CS/HB 1115 on education, where the House amendment replaced the Senate version with the substance of HB 1267, including Schools of Hope, higher education governance, and course transparency. Members questioned provisions expanding Schools of Hope co-location and sponsorship authority beyond traditional opportunity zones, the role of the Department of Education versus school districts, transportation and facility-cost issues, and performance-based agreements. Supporters said the changes would expand options for students and use vacant or underutilized facilities; opponents argued the language was added late, lacked transportation funding, and could allow charter operators to enter high-performing schools. The bill remained under debate at the end of the transcript, with no final vote shown.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Us to help acknowledge a special birthday today, one of our Sergeants at Arms, Charles Jordan.
- Sergeant at arms, please escort the guests to the floor.
- Sergeant at arms, please escort the guests onto the floor.
Bills:
SB1238, SB1277, SB1304, SB1378, SB1423, SB1484, SB1501, SR32, SB1502, SB1721, SB1735, SB1832, SB1847, SB1859, SB1876, SB2170, SB2182
Keywords:
domestic abuse, domestic violence, assault and battery, strangulation, intimate partner violence, family or household member, repeat offender, felony enhancement, Class B5 felony, stalking, batterers intervention program, court-ordered treatment, protective order, presence of a child, pregnant victim, great bodily injury, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, sex offender registration
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Office, in coordination with the Cochise County Sheriff's Office, and Lieutenant Curtis Wilkins, Sergeant
- recognizing and commending Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya, Lieutenant Curtis Wilkins, Sergeant
- recognizing and commending Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya, Lieutenant Curtis Wilkins, Sergeant
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Jimmy Sade as Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation commending law enforcement and Border Patrol personnel involved in rescuing an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation, with several members praising the interagency cooperation and the officers’ actions. The chamber then handled routine desk business, committee substitutions, first and second readings of numerous bills, and reported attendance at 56 present, three absent, and one excused.
The Committee of the Whole considered HB 2096, HB 2173, HB 2451, and HCR 2001. HB 2096, HB 2173, and HB 2451 each received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2121 was retained on the calendar. HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election requirements, drew extended debate over voter ID, mail ballots, ballot deadlines, and election security. A subfloor amendment was adopted by a 32-26 vote, and the amended resolution then received a do-pass recommendation. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the measures were assigned accordingly.
On third reading, the House passed HB 2010 on digital consumer licensing disclosures by 59-0, HB 2132 on drug offenses by 59-0, HB 2155 on the Arizona Beef Council by 57-2, HB 2178 on state agency licensure requirements by 51-9, HB 2310 on employment relationships by 59-0, and HB 2395 on a Department of Education fitness-related measure by 59-0. HCR 2001 also passed on third reading by 32-27 and was sent to the Senate. Several members explained their votes, with supporters emphasizing election integrity and consumer or public-safety benefits, and opponents criticizing the election measure as restrictive and unnecessary.
The House then heard multiple personal privilege remarks and announcements, including a proclamation for Cary Elwes Day, birthday and community notices, and a request for JLBC to review election-related funding. Committee meeting announcements followed, additional bill referrals and withdrawals were announced, and the House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to start out by saying this is a huge political rift between the security teams, the sergeant
- reasons, overall, I'd like to see, again, some type of unity between these two agencies and the Sergeant
- I do want to make sure that something's clear. between these two agencies and the sergeant of arms of