Transcript Highlights:

• During World War II, George flew 21 combat missions over Germany and occupied Europe.
• But his service did not end with World War II.
• George Hardy went on to fly 45 combat missions in the Korean War and another 70 in Vietnam.
• Three wars, three battlefields, one man's steadfast devotion to country and to reminds us that patriotism
• Let us celebrate him not only for what he did in war but for what he gave in peace—a story that will

Transcript Highlights:

• During the Dirty War that took place under the rule of the country's repressive military junta, he quietly
• He continued to travel widely, especially striving to bring peace to war-torn regions.
• He was like Pope John Paul; he survived a war in his home country.
• And like Winston Churchill, lines about what happened in World War II, he was just hoping to keep the
• He went through the war.

Bills: HCR35, SJR59, SJR84, SCR30, SB127, SB317, SB324, SB457, SB506, SB511, SB529, SB547, SB584, SB619, SB636, SB646, SB659, SB715, SB732, SB735, SB771, SB784, SB800, SB801, SB904, SB1026, SB1049, SB1065, SB1181, SB1224, SB1250, SB1383, SB1467, SB1524, SB1528, SB1531, SB1568, SB1585, SB1640, SB1681, SB1754, SB1757, SB1777, SB1972, SB1980, SB2007, SB2041, SB2046, SB2050, SB2055, SB2069, SB2080, SB2119, SB2138, SB2139, SB2154, SB2201, SB2225, SB2268, SB2306, SB2308, SB2310, SB2330, SB2366, SB2375, SB2392, SB2401, SB2422, SB2480, SB2514, SB2530, SB2533, SB2543, SB2544, SB2589, SB2610, SB2615, SB2623, SB2660, SB2662, SB2693, SB2695, SB2707, SB2722, SB2742, SB2753, SB2807, SB2843, SB2844, SB2858, SB2880, SB2885, SB2891, SB2925, SB2938, SB2986, SJR3, SJR18, SB5, SB914, SB963, SB1197, SB1415, SB1437, SB1786, SB326, SB767, SB769, SB783, SB1035, SB1271, SB1619, SB1637, SB1806, SB1, SB260, HB135, HB1109, HCR35, HCR64, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR84, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR48, SCR19, SCR30, SCR3, SB2023, SB619, SB2742, SB646, SB1026, SB2880, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB529, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB584, SB1085, SB2046, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB517, SB1200, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB1757, SB2050, SB2458, SB2201, SB2660, SB2662, SB1065, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB1721, SB2366, SB1013, SB2797, SB2383, SB1754, SB2119, SB2448, SB1777, SB1283, SB2392, SB2076, SB2786, SB2876, SB2284, SB2225, SB1540, SB2929, SB1972, SB2540, SB2595, SB2217, SB715, SB2330, SB1383, SB500, SB1640, SB2001, SB2080, SB506, SB2514, SB2753, SB2398, SB1241, SB2927, SB2173, SB2538, SB898, SB1449, SB2529, SB1531, SB2846, SB2476, SB986, SB1181, SB2075, SB2154, SB2864, SB1359, SB2386, SB771, SB2844, SB2550, SB1351, SB1423, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB410, SB659, SB2776, SB2693, SB2580, SB1980, SB1886, SB1234, SB739, SB456, SB127, SB1666, SB2843, SB2801, SB800, SB2055, SB784, SB2986, SB735, SB1012, SB324, SB2926, SB2938, SB2007, SB2138, SB1242, SB2615, SB1049, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB1568, SB2841, SB2885, SB3016, SB2858, SB2610, SB2139, SB1856, SB2035, SB2308, SB2306, SB2041, SB1528, SB1681, SB1141, SB2401, SB2530, SB2375, SB547, SB1266, SB1373, SB1467, SB2069, SB2269, SB2480, SB2544, SB672, SB904, SB2695, SB2891, SB2422, SB2543, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB457, SB2357, SB2721, SB243, SB1285, SB2568, SB1959, SB1442, SB1454, SB2520, SB2541, SB1708, SB1237, SB1844, SB1586, HB1392, HB22, SB1551, SB3039, SB2819, SB66, SB629, SB1015, SB2342, SB2903, SB2933, SB1965, SB2477, SB3029, SB2605, SB2419, SB1957, SB375, SB250, SB777, SB628, SB2523, SB2367, SB2703, SB2608, SB2778, SB3044, SB2965, SB2521, SB865

Keywords: spaceports, tax-exempt bonds, aerospace investment, Texas space economy, Federal legislation, education funding, Texas State Technical College System, capital projects, infrastructure, higher education, tax exemption, property tax, homestead, fire damage, constitutional amendment, Birding Capital, Matagorda County, wildlife, conservation, Texas Legislature

Transcript Highlights:

• National Guard has two major roles one is securing the homeland in the other is fighting America's wars
• Disabled American veterans, American Legion, veteran of foreign wars, Vietnam veterans of America.
• When soldiers were returning from World War II, the Texas legislature decided that they should have the
• The American Legion has been really active since World War II.
• Guy goes off to war, both Iraq and Afghanistan. Up on Palmer Lane at a convenience store.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Moves to findings and declarations. Yeah, so she's don't, like, so the chair is quite clear.
• So that's why the amendment is being taken today to move that to the findings and declarations.
• , which is in the findings and declarations you put your intent.
• To findings and declarations because it's just intent language.
• But our absolute intent is to include something substantive that is not just findings and declarations

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee heard three bills. SB 371 by Senator Cabaldon would reduce uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage requirements for transportation network companies from $1 million to $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident, with committee amendments adding findings and declarations, higher limits than originally proposed, and a joint study on UM/UIM impacts. Supporters, including Uber, Lyft, business groups, and some consumer advocates, argued the bill would lower fares and increase driver earnings by reducing insurance costs. Opponents, including consumer attorneys, labor groups, and consumer watchdog organizations, warned it would cut protections for riders and drivers and might not guarantee savings would be passed through. The committee approved SB 371 on a due-pass basis and re-referred it to Appropriations by a 9-0 vote. The committee then heard SB 716 by Senator Durazo, which would create a Home Internet Lifeline Program to let eligible low-income households apply Lifeline subsidies to home broadband service. Proponents said the bill addresses broadband affordability after the federal Affordable Connectivity Program expired, and that it would help students, workers, and families access reliable internet. Opponents from the wireless industry objected to the funding mechanism, arguing the surcharge would fall unfairly on wireless consumers, while one broadband group moved to neutral after amendments. The bill was approved on a due-pass basis and sent to Appropriations, but the roll was held open and later completed with the bill passing 7-1. The committee also took up SB 480 by Senator Archuleta relating to autonomous vehicles as a consent item, with no presentation or debate. It was approved on a due-pass basis and re-referred to Appropriations by a 9-0 vote. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly focused on affordability, consumer protection, and whether savings from the bills would actually reach riders, drivers, or households.

Transcript Highlights:

• On a personal note, my father was a ranking officer and a colonel in the Civil War in Laos, and, um,
• States during the secret war in Laos. States during the secret war in Laos.
• I was recruited by the CIA to fight the secret war in Laos against the communist forces.
• in Laos against the communist war in Laos against the communist forces. forces. forces.
• Vang Pao organized and led the Mong in war against the communists.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I do declare the bill to have passed. Thank you, Chairman. Thank you, members.
• Senate Bill 1612 by Hayte having received five aye's and I do declare the bill to have passed.
• Senate Bill 1543 by Coleman having received six ayes and two nays, I declare the bill to have passed.
• Senate Bill 1543 by Coleman having received six ayes and two nays, I declare the bill to have passed.
• I do declare the bill to have passed. Thank you, senators. Thank you, Vice Chair Hamilton.

Bills: SB1936, SB1612, SB1543, SB1260, SB1988, SB1859, SB2041, SB1257, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: forfeiture, criminal offenses, law enforcement, Class D1 offenses, property seizure, SB1612, mandatory reporting, violent injury reporting, gunshot wound, stab wound, poisoning, burn injury, explosive injury, medical reporting, healthcare providers, law enforcement notification, evidence preservation, patient video records, confidentiality waiver, misdemeanor penalty

Transcript Highlights:

• I think in sincerity, and then he, because of how the statute allows him to declare an emergency and
• This bill is being a champion for we the people during that pandemic, or declared pandemic.
• This bill is being a champion for we the people during that pandemic, or declared pandemic.
• It removes the governor's unilateral ability to declare an emergency.
• It removes the governor's unilateral ability to declare an emergency.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And that is that, um, since the global war on terror, um, around 8,000 to 11,000, depends on where you
• 09:08.400> global 20 years or so years since the global 20 years or so years since the global war
• 11.000> around<00:09:11.440> 8,000<00:09:12.240> to<00:09:12.360> 11,000, war
• on terror um around 8,000 to 11,000, war on terror um around 8,000 to 11,000, depends<00:09:13.480><

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House opened with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance, then read HCR 307 honoring Representative Kevin “Coach” Christie of Hartford for his civic leadership, long career in education and public service, work on equity and human rights, and his vocal performances. Several members offered remarks praising Christie’s service and announcing that he would not seek another term, while expressing appreciation for his contributions and wishing him well amid recent health challenges. During announcements, members recognized a visiting guest, shared caucus notices, and one member spoke about the connection between military appreciation month and mental health awareness month, citing high suicide rates among service members and urging attention to veterans’ mental health. The House then moved to the day’s orders and took up two bills related to mental health. On H. 817, concerning mental health literacy and peer-to-peer supports in schools, the House suspended rules to consider the Senate’s proposal of amendment. A member from Winooski explained that the Senate strike-all amendment directed the Department of Mental Health and the Agency of Education to inventory related work, recommend integration of peer-to-peer youth mental health programming and school/after-school literacy efforts, and consider grant support beginning in July 2028, with funding recommendations to be included in the FY28 budget. The House concurred in the Senate amendment. The House then suspended rules to take up H. 816, relating to regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services, and adopted the Committee of Conference report. Supporters said the conference changes addressed concerns from mental health clinicians about digital therapeutics, clarified where clinical guidance is needed, aligned definitions, allowed research and development to continue through universities such as Dartmouth, and added the Board of Medical Providers and the Office of Professional Regulation to the AI Advisory Council. The House adopted the report and then recessed until 1:00 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• to clarify, is the federal government paid for a lot of our water and sewer systems even after World War
• 43.280> World water and sewer systems even after World water and sewer systems even after World War
• 00:02:46.000> 95%<00:02:46.640> of<00:02:46.800> the<00:02:46.959> costs War
• II and they paid 95% of the costs War II and they paid 95% of the costs and<00:02:48.080> now

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They didn't ask for this war. They didn't start this war.
• But I'll be damned if they don't finish this war. Senator Stewart Uh, thank you, Mr. President.
• And it was also a lawyer by the name of Lincoln who held the country together in the Civil War and fought

Transcript Highlights:

• It adds in the Environmental Product Declaration Act.
• there are two programs established within the Environment Department: the Environmental Product Declaration
• The program relies on independently verified environmental product declarations, which ensures transparency
• I see that's probably what is trying to be addressed under the Environmental Product Declarations.
• For highlighting the Environmental Product Declaration, the EPDs.

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I declare the minutes approved.
• I declare the motion adopted, and the bill will be reported.
• I declare the motion defeated. The bill will not be reported.
• I declare the motion adopted. Congratulations. All right.
• I declare the amendment adopted.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then took up House Bill 4852, a strike-and-insert bill revising West Virginia’s food additive restrictions. Counsel explained that it moved the existing additive list into a new code section, kept the 2028 effective date, added exceptions for dietary supplements, alcoholic liquor, non-intoxicating beer, and small sellers under $5,000 per month, and created civil penalties for knowing violations. Testimony split between industry witnesses, who argued the bill and last year’s law would raise costs, burden interstate commerce, and conflict with federal regulation, and advocates who said the law is already prompting companies to reformulate and that the bill clarifies vague language tied to a federal injunction. Several amendments were offered to tie the law to FDA action or exempt soda, pepperoni rolls, frozen confections, and snack foods; some were adopted and others failed. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment as amended and reported HB 4852 to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation. The committee next considered House Bill 5484, which creates felony offenses for interfering with a victim’s access to medical treatment or forensic care related to a sexual offense, or for forcing a victim of a sexual offense who becomes pregnant to have an illegal abortion, along with a conspiracy offense. Counsel said the strike-and-insert added clarifying language and definitions. Members raised concerns that the conspiracy language could be read to include the victim herself, and the bill sponsor said the intent was to target traffickers and abusers who keep victims from medical care and force abortions outside medical facilities. An amendment was adopted clarifying that nothing in the subsection imposes criminal liability on the victim of the sexual offense. The committee then adopted the strike-and-insert amendment, reported HB 5484 to the full Senate with a do-pass recommendation, and adopted a title amendment. The final bill discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 4468, which narrows confidentiality protections for victims in criminal complaints by limiting redaction to names and addresses, while still allowing disclosure to other governmental entities and permitting victims to request redaction of addresses from appellate decisions after July 1, 2026. Counsel said the bill would replace broader existing confidentiality language and remove provisions allowing disclosure upon a showing of justice or by subpoena. Members questioned whether the change would weaken victim privacy protections, noting that identifying information can include much more than names and addresses. The committee then began hearing testimony from a county prosecutor on the bill, but the excerpt ends before any vote or final action on HB 4468.

Transcript Highlights:

• So you're telling young people that it's now not necessary and if in a time of war now we're not, we
• You're going to add to the process and the time needed to raise a bigger army needed for a bigger war
• Now, foreign wars, that's a problem.
• discussion of, you know, in a World War discussion of, you know, in a World War II<01:18:03.440>
• Would that war even of this even apply?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <01:05:34.160> these Minnesota after the Vietnam War these Minnesota after the Vietnam War
• 50th anniversary of the end of the the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam<01:05:52.880> War
• <01:05:53.880> since<01:05:54.240> 2022 Vietnam War since 2022 Vietnam War since 2022
• c><01:08:55.640> the<01:08:55.799> laong<01:08:56.400> veterans via the secret War
• the laong veterans via the secret War the laong veterans commemorative<01:08:57.759> Memorial

Bills: HF1867, HF1240

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• affirmative and 36 votes in the negative, House Bill 146 having received a constitutional majority is declared
• received a constitutional<00:28:41.520> majority,<00:28:42.399> is<00:28:42.640> declared
• constitutional majority, is declared constitutional majority, is declared passed.<00:28:43.360><
• received a constitutional<00:30:35.919> majority,<00:30:36.640> is<00:30:36.880> declared
• constitutional majority, is declared constitutional majority, is declared pass.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, February 20, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The Maryland House met in session with 122 members present, received the journal, introduced several House bills and Senate Bill 37, and referred bond initiatives and executive nominations to committee. The chamber then took up a series of third-reading bills. House Bill 146, concerning on-site wastewater system inspection and pumping requirements and implementation dates, drew extended debate. Supporters described it as a consumer protection and water-quality measure, while opponents argued it would add significant costs to home sales and rentals, especially in rural areas. After discussion of septic-system costs, enforcement, and the pace of replacement approvals, the bill passed 93-36. House Bill 220, dealing with individual water submeters, also prompted debate over a $1 monthly administrative fee and a provision affecting unpaid water bills in eviction proceedings; members clarified that the eviction language had been struck by floor amendment. Some members argued the bill could raise housing costs, while the sponsor said it mirrored existing electric and gas submetering law. The bill passed 95-34. House Bill 236 on blood-testing timing for contestants before the State Athletic Commission passed 130-0, House Bill 241 extending sunset provisions for state boards and commissions passed 130-0, House Bill 242 on unemployment insurance confidentiality passed 130-0, House Bill 259 revising the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund passed 120-10, and House Bill 308 on private mailboxes for associations passed 120-2. During the floor session, members also discussed septic-system policy more broadly, including the cost of inspections, the need for timely repairs, and whether government should intervene in real-estate transactions. One member explained that a floor amendment had removed a disputed provision from HB 220, which is why it did not appear in the reprint. The House also received a gubernatorial message with executive nominations, referred it to House Rules, and then heard committee and subcommittee announcements about upcoming votes, budget hearings, and caucus meetings.

Transcript Highlights:

• Declare the vote. 850 nay and received the majority of those elected to and constituting the house.
• I declared the bill to have passed. Mr. Fleyer, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• lose. 82 for nay, having received the majority of those elected to and constituting the house, I declare
• To unconstituting house, I declare the bill to have passed. Mr. Fleyler, thank you. Mr.
• I declared the motion to suspend house rule 4.4 to have passed. Mr. Oyler. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bills: HB2979, HB3790, HB3142, HB3463, HB4143, HJR1086, SB392, HB3087, HB3037, HB3581, HB4058, HB2959, HB4227, HB2997, HB4125, HB1453, HB3521, HB3691, HB2015, HB2940, HB1016, HB3267, HB3695, HB3697, HB3045, HB3662, HB3453, HB3053, HB3301, HB3495, HB3584, HB3586, HB3587, HB3845, HB4198, HB4425, HB2970, HB3338, HB3443, HB3783, HB3800, HB3818, HB1242, HB1752, HB2961, HB2967, HB2973, HB2988, HB3031, HB3240, HB3047, HB3052, HB3066, HB3086, HB3175, HB3177, HB3178, HB3429, HB3548, HB3638, HB3404, HB3704, HB1590, HB3759, HB3831, HB3904, HB4092, HB1979, HB1983, HB1250, HB2952, HB3671, HB3920, HB4118, HB3944, HB3969, HB3973, HB3975, HB3976, HB3978, HB3983, HB3984, HB3942, HB4203, HB2588, HB3024, HB3383, HB3279, HB3919, HB3883, HB4193, HB3431, HB3435, HB4352, HB4484, HB1245, HB3172, HB3306, HB4294, HB3880, HB2929, HB3128, HB2956, HB3015, HB3114, HB3567, HB3749, HB4229, HB4237, HB4253, HJR1046, HJR1084, HB3411

Keywords: HB2979, Talyn Bain Act, school zone, school safety, speed limit, 45 mph, state highway, Department of Transportation, ODOT, flashing beacons, traffic enforcement, speeding violation, public school, private school, K-12, drop-off, pick-up, highway safety, municipal maintenance, county commissioners

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• Declare the vote. With a vote of eight aye and zero nay, we'll report your bill out as do pass.
• Declare the vote. With a vote of eight aye and zero nay, we'll report your bill out as do pass.
• Declare the vote. Nine aye, one nay.
• I declare the vote with a vote of 10 aye and zero nay. We'll report your bill as do pass.
• Declare the vote. With a vote of 10 aye and 0 nay, we'll report your bill as do pass.

Keywords: 914, all

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• the drone world, and we want to make sure that as these capabilities are being developed for use in war
• We want to make sure that as these capabilities are being developed for use in war zones, that we also
• And if you look at some of the video with some of the war zone in the battlefields in Ukraine, it looks

Summary: The committee heard two presentations on domestic security. Deputy Commissioner David Binder of FDLE described the state’s domestic security structure, including FDLE’s coordination role, the fusion center system, regional task forces, and private-sector infrastructure partnerships. He emphasized the Domestic Security Oversight Council’s grant-ranking process and warned that federal homeland security funding has dropped sharply over time, with possible future cuts threatening fusion center analysts and other capabilities. Binder also focused on emerging threats, especially drones and counter-UAS issues, noting current legal limits on mitigation authority, concerns about tethered drones and drone use near correctional facilities and military sites, and the need for a turnkey solution if state or federal authority expands. He also highlighted FDLE’s cataloging of critical infrastructure sites through Florida Kicker and the growth of trusted private partners. Director Dave Kerner of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles then outlined the Florida Highway Patrol’s role in domestic security. He paid tribute to a fallen sergeant and discussed FHP’s structure, criminal interdiction work, border integrity and trafficking enforcement, dispatch and communications, aviation and drone use, and immigration enforcement under 287(g). Kerner said troopers have seized large amounts of narcotics and currency this year and have arrested thousands of unlawful immigrants. He also described FHP’s involvement in operations such as Lone Star, Vigilant Sentry, and Faithful Service, and said the agency is working toward expanded counter-UAS authority through federal discussions and Sergeant Dooley’s testimony. Members expressed support for both agencies, discussed the dangers and potential benefits of drones, and the committee adjourned without objection after no public testimony was offered.

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• to include the special group unit who were part of the American secret operation during the Vietnam War
• c> this<01:20:10.320> case,<01:20:10.480> the<01:20:10.719> secret Vietnam War
• In this case, the secret Vietnam War.
• In this case, the secret war<01:20:11.199> in<01:20:11.360> Laos<01:20:12.159> uh
• Thank you. uh who served uh since World War uh who served uh since World War II<01:22:03.360> and<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I declare the resolution adopted. Senator from Lewis: Thank you, Mr. President.
• I declare the Senate in recess. Thank you.
• All those opposed, no, the ayes appear to have it, the eyes do have it, declare us the Senate and recess
• I declare the Senate adjourned. All those opposed, no. The ayes appear to have it.
• I declare the Senate adjourned.

Keywords: 994, senate, all