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FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cooperation with multiple state agencies as well as local law enforcement agencies to enhance the safety
  • It makes no sense to spend so much money on people who pose little risk to public safety, compassionate
  • with Israel as a political entity versus just being Jewish.
  • But if somebody was held hostage for being gay for being black, for being Hispanic, for being Jewish,
  • And the armed security at the school supported that it did not let the Jewish students walk through.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 14th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is about ensuring the safety of all people, of all people in all of our communities.
  • And a reminder that the fight for dignity and safety is also global. It's not symbolic.
  • As vice-chair of the Jewish caucus, I rise in strong support.
  • Both the LGBTQ and Jewish communities know what it means to be targeted and excluded.
  • I've stood with the Jewish community against anti-Semitism, and it must stop.
Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor privileges and recognitions. Members welcomed a delegation from Catalonia on the 40th anniversary of the California-Catalonia sister-state relationship, Solano Community College’s speech and debate team, and several small business honorees, including Royal Clothiers and Old California Botanicals. The chamber also recognized Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones for his advocacy on democracy and voting rights, with multiple senators speaking in support of his visit. On business, the Senate confirmed Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Laura Ederton Speed as Executive Director of the State Bar, both by unanimous 35-0 votes. The body adopted SCR 163 designating May as California Tourism Month, highlighting tourism’s economic impact, and SCR 170 declaring Firefighter Mental Health Awareness Week, with extensive testimony from senators about the trauma firefighters and first responders face and the need to reduce stigma and expand support. The Senate also adopted SCR 174 marking the 60th anniversary of California’s pilot regional centers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the system’s role in community-based care. The Senate adopted SR 111 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after extended debate focused on LGBTQ rights, hate violence, and the need for allies to speak out; the resolution passed 26-0. The chamber then approved a second-day consent calendar of multiple bills by 34-0, moved SCR 116 to the inactive file, granted reconsideration on SR 111 for a later session, and heard motions to adjourn in memory of Carl Anthony and Lupe Estrella. The Senate announced committee hearings and then adjourned to reconvene Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 14 (1-27-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • And whereas in the aftermath of the October 7th, 2023 atrocities, the bloodiest day in Jewish history
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jun 10th, 2026

Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is an issue that could be sent to the Commission on Health... ...and Safety and Workers' Compensation
  • Problems such as wage theft, health and safety violations, and poor-quality construction are often not
  • The reason why this is a Jewish caucus priority is simple. Our community is under threat.
  • And we had a situation in my hometown where I was once mayor, where the Jewish mayor... ...where I was
  • once mayor, where the Jewish mayor was presiding over a meeting and had people stand up and do the Nazi
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • now to use your power to shape a narrative that honors them and to show through action that their safety
  • I am a member of Jewish Voice for Peace. JVP is the largest anti-Zionist organization.
  • It is a national grassroots organization inspired by Jewish tradition to work for a just and lasting
  • All of us have experienced hate and discrimination based on the fact that we are Jewish.
  • For example, when I was roughly The safety and freedom of expression of Muslims.
Summary: The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight reopened a hearing on several bills related to public commissions, diversity on boards, and honorary or representative designations. Most of the testimony focused on bills promoting the rights and inclusion of American Muslims, including support for a Muslim commission that would recommend qualified Muslim residents for appointments, assess state programs’ effects on the community, and advise lawmakers. Witnesses described Islamophobia, discrimination in schools and public spaces, and the need for Muslim representation in government. One speaker, Ahmed Svahani, opposed the Muslim commission bill, arguing it could allow the state to define who counts as a “real Muslim,” create an official class, and silence dissenting voices. Other testimony supported a bill to promote diversity on public boards and commissions, with Mass NOW arguing that boards should better reflect the state’s racial and gender diversity and that diverse boards make better decisions. Mass Equality testified in support of a commission on the status of transgender people, citing federal restrictions on gender-affirming care, discrimination in housing, employment, and education, and gaps in existing representation. The National Lawyers Guild’s Massachusetts chapter also supported the Muslim commission bill, citing civil-rights concerns and increased reports of discrimination and retaliation against Muslims. No votes were taken on the bills themselves during the hearing. At the end of testimony, a motion was made and seconded to close the hearing, and the committee voted in favor of adjournment, ending the hearing.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • We've also seen rampant anti-Semitism on college campuses leading to a tax and harassment of Jewish students
  • discrimination and harassment, and if I am confirmed the department will not stand idly by while Jewish
  • Safety in their dorm rooms, not able to play college sports.
  • Shameful attacks on Jewish students, Jewish American students, Jewish students from overseas.
  • Will you enforce the law, Title VI to the hilt, and will you make sure that Jewish Americans are safe
Summary: The committee meeting engaged in discussions focused primarily on educational reform, the influence of federal grants on local education systems, and the growing disparities in wealth and access to quality education. Members expressed concerns about the bureaucracy surrounding federal funding that hampers schools' ability to obtain necessary resources for improvement. Several members highlighted personal anecdotes from constituents, emphasizing the urgent need for reform to help students succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments. The meeting included public testimonies that provided insights into various community perspectives on these pressing issues.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 132, a health care conscience-protection measure. Supporters said the bill would protect health care professionals from being forced to participate in procedures or services that violate sincerely held religious or ethical beliefs, while explicitly excluding emergency care. They argued it would help recruit and retain providers, preserve ethical integrity in medicine, and has worked in several other states. Supporters also emphasized that the bill is aimed at procedures or services, not at denying care based on who a patient is, and noted that the bill includes a civil cause of action to give it enforcement teeth. Several supporters described personal experiences. A nurse said lack of conscience protections affected her career choices and limited her path into women’s health. Dr. Warman said he had requested not to perform anesthesia for abortions and later chose non-narcotic pain management because he objected to heavy opioid prescribing, saying conscience protections allow professionals to practice responsibly. Senators asked about examples, the bill’s scope, whether it could be used to discriminate, and which states have similar laws; Mississippi, Florida, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, and Arkansas were named. Questions also focused on the bill’s civil enforcement provisions and whether it could be used against patients based on identity or religion. Opponents warned the bill was overly broad and could allow refusals of care by a wide range of health workers, including clerks, ambulance drivers, pharmacists, nurses, and physicians. Dr. Karen Abrams said it could lead to denial of birth control, Plan B, blood transfusions, and other care, especially in rural areas with few alternatives, and could worsen Kentucky’s provider shortages. David Conway said the bill lacked patient protections, could increase delays and discrimination, and could prevent reassignment of objecting staff. The chair noted there were seven people signed up in opposition, limited testimony to two minutes each, and said the committee would return to the bill after hearing additional opposition and other pending bills.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 5, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • enables aircraft to communicate not only with ATC but also with each other, creating an affordable safety
  • Average $5,000 for a small aircraft like mine, and it was meant for safety.
  • The FAA required it for safety purposes only so they can monitor the aircraft.
  • The FAA required it for safety purposes only, so they can monitor the aircraft better.
  • It remains in place to keep safety first. It clarifies private provider use.
Summary: The subcommittee first took up HB 387 on ADS-B airport billing. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would stop airports and third-party vendors from using federally required automatic dependent surveillance broadcast data to calculate landing or touch-and-go fees, arguing the technology was intended for safety and collision avoidance, not invoicing. An amendment clarifying touch-and-go landings and other fee calculations was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably 15-0. Members then heard several local and policy bills. CS/HB 803 on private-provider building permits and inspections drew broad support from industry groups and was reported favorably 14-1. HB 451 and HB 4053, local fire-district assessment bills, were presented as relief for homeowners and churches facing higher non-ad valorem assessments; both were reported favorably after amendments, with testimony emphasizing impacts on houses of worship and local communities. PCS/HB 1329 on local government spending transparency prompted extensive debate over searchable budget formats, posting requirements, and possible unfunded mandates; supporters framed it as taxpayer access and accountability, while opponents argued many local governments already provide this information and that the bill could impose costs. It was reported favorably 8-4. The committee also advanced PCS/HB 927 on local land planning and development, which would allow qualified professionals to assist with pre-application reviews; local government representatives raised concerns about preemption and environmental restrictions, but the bill was reported favorably 13-2. HB 929 on chickee huts, PCS/HB 4081 on expanding a local water and sewer district by referendum, and HB 489 conveying the Trenton Train Depot to the city and county all passed unanimously or near-unanimously. HB 1211, a Department of Military Affairs bill updating leave and assistance-program provisions, was amended and reported favorably. HB 1041, creating business incentives for veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses, also passed 13-0 after amendment and supportive testimony from members and veterans. The final item shown was HB 1001, a bill restricting county and municipal DEI-related actions and contracting; the sponsor described it as a response to division and waste, and members began questioning its definitions, scope, and potential effects on training and civil actions, but the transcript cuts off before any vote or final action on that bill.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • But on the other hand, based on what she was just saying from Voices, we also have a public safety concern
  • I... we cannot pass a bill with the provisions of allowing them to not be concerned about public safety
  • Are we talking about the Jewish phrasing and numbering system or the Catholic or the majority Protestant
  • Displaying AER, the 10 Jewish words, unfairly sidelines Alabamians who may have diverse views of religious
  • this... great lawgiver, whether you look at this through the spectrum of the Christian faith, the Jewish
Bills: HB266 , SB85 , SB166 , HB266 , SB85 , SB166
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Apr 14th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In my opinion, it is imperative that we balance the very real safety concerns of our Jewish students
  • and says, you should be in an oven, that may. mean one thing in a one context but when said to a Jewish
  • You could be Jewish, not agree with certain elements. of Israeli policy.
  • There are additional examples of holding the Jewish people up to social shaming. and undue criticism.
  • Jewish people are not the government of Israel. or its policies.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • We heard members talk about school safety.
  • Although my top about school safety.
  • </c> Talk, and for every Jewish person—every Jewish, yeah, every sector of my religion, too.
  • ><c> Republicans</c> school safety is something Republicans school safety is something Republicans have
  • </c> safety aid, we will conference it. safety aid, we will conference it.
Summary: Senate leaders and bill authors held a post-debate press availability after completing floor debate and passage of a comprehensive gun violence package developed in response to the Annunciation school shooting and other recent violence. They described the package as combining mental health funding, school safety aid, and gun restrictions, including an assault-weapons ban, and said it reflected months of work with families, advocates, law enforcement groups, and members from both parties. They emphasized that the approach was intended to address both access to firearms and the people involved in violence, along with prevention, intervention, and consequences. The speakers said the bill reached 34 Senate votes after extensive conversations with colleagues, including some who had personal connections to Annunciation or concerns about their districts. They framed the vote as historic and said it showed Minnesotans where lawmakers stand. They also urged the House to take up the measure, warning that avoiding a vote would signal that politics were being placed ahead of public safety. They said they would continue lobbying House members and expected negotiations with House and gubernatorial leaders in the coming weeks. Mike Moyski, a family member of an Annunciation victim, praised the Senate action as meaningful and lasting for children and communities, while also criticizing a floor speech he said repeated the shooter’s name and platformed the attacker. In response to questions, senators said they remained open to further talks with House Republicans and Democrats, but stressed that the families wanted a comprehensive package. They said if the House sends over separate school safety legislation, the chambers would conference the bills to resolve differences.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I rise in strong support of H.R. 14 on behalf of the Legislative Jewish Caucus.
  • She finds herself in a moment in history, in a place to use her power to save the Jewish people.
  • Her mission is to promote child safety through risk management and voluntary weapon separation during
  • A nationally respected community leader, she has held prominent roles in the Jewish Federation, AI.
  • She has strengthened public safety, advocated for rural communities, and led efforts to enact Laura's
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 12th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus in support of ACAR 35 to recognize
  • We are currently also in the middle of Jewish American Heritage Month, and we share more than just a
  • And on behalf of the Jewish Caucus, I urge your aye vote. Thank you.
  • Their proprietary algorithms and design features are fully capable of stronger safety.
  • Threats to their safety, to their privacy, or to accessibility.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I rise in strong support of H.R. 14 on behalf of the Legislative Jewish Caucus.
  • Her mission is to promote child safety through risk management and voluntary weapon separation during
  • A nationally respected community leader, she has held prominent roles in the Jewish Federation, AIPAC
  • Rabbi Sharon Brous is the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a Jewish community in Los Angeles.
  • She shapes policy on homelessness, public safety, and jobs.
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then dispensed with the reading of the prior journal and handled routine motions, including re-referring AB 432 and AB 564 to committees. The main item of business was House Resolution 14, proclaiming March 2025 as Women’s History Month. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from the LGBTQ, Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander, Black, Latino, Jewish, and other caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing women’s historical contributions, ongoing inequities, and the importance of representation and parity in public life. Assemblymember DeMaio also supported the resolution while urging attention to girls’ sports. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 78 coauthors were added. The chamber then held its annual California Women of the Year ceremony, with Aguiar-Curry and other members recognizing honorees from across Assembly districts for leadership in education, health care, public service, advocacy, business, and community work. The lengthy roll call highlighted a broad range of women’s accomplishments and community impact. Guest introductions followed, including Sacramento District Attorney Tien Ho, VSP Vision Care executives celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary, and EMTs and ambulance support staff being honored by the California Ambulance Association. The Assembly also took up the second-day consent calendar, which was adopted 71-0. Assemblymember Schultz then delivered an adjournment in memory of Barbara Beckley, founding member and artistic director emerita of the Colony Theatre Company, praising her contributions to Los Angeles theater and the arts. The House then adjourned until Thursday, March 13 at 9 a.m., with a Revenue and Taxation Committee hearing scheduled upon adjournment.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • I use she and her pronouns, and I'm the director of organizing for Jewish Community Action.
  • JCA has been organizing the Minnesota Jewish community for 30 years for justice.
  • Last week my community observed Tu Bishvat, the day on the Jewish calendar where we celebrate the new
  • Jewish Community Action has been organizing the Minnesota Jewish community for 30 years for justice.
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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 12th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I rise today on behalf of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus in support of H.R. 35 to recognize
  • We are currently also in the middle of Jewish American Heritage Month, and we share more than just a
  • The Jewish community stands So as partners in the march towards justice.
  • And on behalf of the Jewish Caucus, I urge your aye vote. Thank you.
  • Native American Caucus members, our LGBT Caucus members, our Jewish Caucus members, our Latino Caucus
Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 35 recognizing May as AAPI Heritage Month, with extensive floor remarks from caucus leaders and members highlighting AAPI history, contributions, and solidarity with other communities. The chamber then honored 14 AAPI honorees from across the state, including public servants, advocates, artists, health professionals, and community leaders, before moving to the regular file. On the floor, the Assembly passed a series of bills on social media harms to minors, labor privilege, foster care family-finding, low-impact camping areas, student body association governance, drink-spiking prevention at music festivals, behavioral health access, greenhouse gas recapture, physical therapy access, housing enforcement, insurance licensing, density bonus clarification, water district proxy voting, park district updates, secured transactions, and property tax relief during emergencies. Most measures passed with broad or unanimous support; notable votes included AB 2 on social media platform accountability passing 59-0, AB 1109 on union communications privilege passing 45-4, AB 409 on student body association open meetings passing 55-6, AB 518 on low-impact camping passing 55-0, AB 668 on drink-spiking protections passing 72-0, AB 348 on behavioral health access passing 69-0, AB 663 on HFC recapture passing 71-0, AB 574 on physical therapy access passing 68-0, AB 712 on housing enforcement passing 57-1, AB 943 on insurance pre-licensing reform passing 63-0, AB 87 on density bonus law clarification passing 63-0, AB 523 on Metropolitan Water District proxy voting passing 62-1, AB 769 on park district code cleanup passing 68-0, AB 771 on secured transactions passing 69-0, and AB 1416 on property tax installment deferrals passing 66-0. The Assembly also took up AB 446, the Surveillance Pricing Protection Act, which would prohibit businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service. Supporters described the practice as predatory and discriminatory, while noting ongoing concerns about preserving legitimate discounts and loyalty programs. The bill was presented as a consumer protection measure aimed at preventing hidden price discrimination and reducing cost-of-living pressures. The transcript ends amid repeated and partially duplicated readings of AB 446, without a final vote shown for that item.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 24th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, this is about protecting privacy, ensuring your jurors' safety, and upholding the integrity
  • people are... evil or that Jewish people are coming against people and I think this is something we
  • How can we see... the Jewish people as oppressors and Palestinians as oppressors. oppressed, when the
  • Jewish people have lived under persecution. for over two centuries and have been oppressed wherever
  • This amendment clarifies that the school district must use the vehicle's explicit for school safety.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Jewish community understands the sacred responsibility of remembrance.
  • In that spirit and on behalf of the Jewish Caucus, I respectfully ask for your I vote on ACR 134.
  • Members, the Seismic Safety Commission is celebrating 50 years of seismic safety policy, as well as recommendations
  • As a result of this natural disaster, California created the Seismic Safety Commission in 1975.
  • In a state built on fault lines, the Seismic Safety Commission has been our steady hand for 50 years.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He spoke when it cost him allies, safety, and ultimately his life.
  • On the line so that all people could live with dignity, safety, and an opportunity in this country.
  • King and Jewish thinkers such as Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel found solidarity.
  • The Jewish community continues to proudly teach the lesson of Rabbi Heschel, who marched with Dr.
  • He was ushering them into the closet for safety when he was shot dead.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 9th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to emphasize that the Jewish Caucus stands with you. We stand in solidarity with you.
  • So with that, on behalf of the Jewish Caucus, and with hope for a better way forward, where we can all
  • So with that, on behalf of the Jewish Caucus, and with hope for a better way forward, where we can all
  • From her early work with Jewish youth organizations and the Jewish Federation of North New Jersey, to
  • Sharon also brought a thoughtful and principled voice to conversations impacting the Jewish community
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, completed the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions recognizing visitors, students, and a long-serving committee secretary, Tabitha Volga-Sang, who was honored for 32 years of service. Members also took up a procedural motion by Assembly Member DeMaio to immediately consider ACA 14, the Taxpayer Protection Act, without reference to file; that motion failed on a 14-44 vote. The main policy debate centered on SB 106 by Senator Laird, a budget appropriation to provide $90 million in one-time funding for Planned Parenthood and related women’s health and family planning services after federal cuts. Assembly Member Tangipa offered amendments arguing the money should be directed more broadly to women’s health and hospitals, but the Assembly voted 41-13 to lay the amendments on the table. Supporters, including Gabriel, Sharp-Collins, Gibson, Krell, Bonta, and others, said the bill was needed to preserve access to cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing, and reproductive care, especially in rural and underserved communities, and to offset the effects of federal defunding. Opponents, including Johnson, DeMaio, Patterson, and Tangipa, criticized the bill as lacking transparency, favoring a politically connected organization, and diverting attention from hospital funding and other health needs. After extended floor debate, SB 106 passed the Assembly 55-10 and was transmitted immediately to the Senate. The chamber then took up H.R. 84, a resolution condemning racism after President Trump circulated racist imagery depicting former President Obama and Michelle Obama. Members from the Black, LGBTQ, Latino, AAPI, Jewish, Native American, and other caucuses spoke in support, saying the post normalized dehumanization and had real-world consequences; Assembly Member Tangipa also stated the post was wrong and apologized on the record. The transcript ends during continued debate on H.R. 84, before a final vote is shown.