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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 / Joint Convention of the House and Senate / State of the State Address Apr 23rd, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I have the honor of announcing the... arrival of the Honorable Natalie E.
- Hudson, Chief Justice, the Honorable members of the Supreme Court, and the Honorable Jennifer L.
- The Honorable Steve Simon, Secretary of State. The Honorable Julie Blaha, State Auditor.
- I have the honor to announce the arrival of the Honorable Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor of the
- I have the honor to announce the arrival of the Honorable Tim Walz, Governor of the State of Minnesota
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair recognizes the Honorable Mihaela Plessa of Colorado.
- It is an honor to be with the Holmes family.
- It is my distinct honor to recognize the Black Heart Association.
- Members, please join me in honoring Ms.
- Members, join me in honoring Geronimo Rodríguez. Thank you. Mr.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I rise today to honor the Mr.
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- </c><04:01:57.359><c> the</c> creation of a memorial to honor the creation of a memorial to honor the
- I am so honored to support this legislation to make sure that we commemorate in a place of honor the
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We honor the past so that we may learn from it. We honor the importance of family.
- In honoring the names that have been called out on this floor here today, in honoring all of our ancestors
- Black History Month is not only about honoring the past; it's about shaping the future.
- We continue to do this tradition to recognize distinguished individuals being honored today.
- I ran this bill in honor of my mother who passed away from ALS 22 years ago.
Summary:
The Assembly met with a quorum call at the start, then proceeded with Black History Month observances, including a libation ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks emphasizing remembrance, ancestry, and the importance of honoring Black history. The chamber also handled routine procedural matters, including dispensing with the journal, re-referring certain Senate budget items to the Budget Committee, and allowing guest introductions and other unanimous-consent requests.
The main floor action was on Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134, recognizing Black History Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the historical contributions of Black Americans, the ongoing effects of slavery and segregation, the need to protect voting rights and education, and the importance of solidarity across communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 74 co-authors were added.
The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 132, declaring February 28 as Rare Disease Day. Members shared personal stories about ALS and other rare diseases, described barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and insurance coverage, and called for more research and support. The resolution received broad bipartisan support, with 71 co-authors added before adoption by voice vote.
The chamber then recognized a series of Black History Month Unsung Heroes honorees, including community leaders, health professionals, advocates, and public servants, and later heard additional guest introductions. The meeting concluded with adjournments in memory of Peyton Trilling and John Jackson, followed by announcements and adjournment until February 26 at 9 a.m.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/29/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We must honor the past while creating the future.
- WE MUST HONOR THE PAST WHILE CREATING THE FUTURE.
- I'M HONORED TO SUPPORT THIS >> Thank you.
- And honoring the achievements of all Sikh New Yorkers.
- AND HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ALL SIKH NEW YORKERS.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior journal, and discharged several identical Assembly/Senate bills from committee so they could be substituted on the calendar. The chamber then took up and previously adopted two commemorative resolutions: one designating April 2026 as Sikh Heritage Month and another honoring Korean War veterans. Senators from both parties spoke in support of the Sikh resolution, emphasizing the community’s contributions, service, and the need for recognition and inclusion; the resolution was opened for co-sponsorship and the Sikh guests in the gallery were recognized. The Korean War resolution drew remarks from members recalling family service and the sacrifices of veterans, with repeated calls to preserve their stories and honor their legacy.
The Senate then moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills. Among them were measures related to charter bus safety and seat belt awareness, coverage for doula services under insurance, social services/EBT-related changes, education, navigation, highway, public service, and hospital-closure reporting. Several bills passed unanimously or with only one dissenting vote; the social services bill drew the most opposition, with Senator Murray objecting that New York should first address EBT chip technology and skimming before adding new vendor requirements. One bill on the calendar was laid aside for the day.
The chamber also adopted a supplemental bill authorizing the South Country Central School District to finance certain deficits, described by Senator Murray as a necessary rescue to keep the district operating and pay staff. Senators discussed the state budget impasse during debate on an extender bill, with the sponsor explaining it was a “clean extender” to keep government running through May 4 and cover payroll, health, education, and other essential payments. Senator Helming raised concerns about the lack of rural health transformation funding and the consequences of the delayed budget for schools, local governments, and hospitals. The extender passed, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, May 4, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
A Journey from Hmong Refugees to Minnesota Veterans May 17th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- This bill is about veterans, but it's also about honoring service and showing respect.
- As the number shrink to the last man, we still should honor him and to guarantee that honor and respect
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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Ben Albritton, President
- The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Ben Albritton, President
- The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable, The Honorable Daniel
- The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Ben Albritton, President
- Speaker, The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Ben Albritton
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved to the conference report on House Bill 501E, the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026-27. Budget chairs presented the major spending areas, describing a $114.5 billion overall budget that they said was fiscally responsible and below the prior year’s spending. Highlights included pay increases and retirement adjustments for public safety employees, education funding for K-12, higher education, health and human services, criminal justice, transportation, environmental programs, and agriculture/regulatory agencies.
Members then questioned chairs on several items. In education, senators discussed K-12 declining enrollment funding, teacher salary set-asides, private school scholarship spending, mental health funding, preeminence funding for universities, the Hamilton Center at UF, and charter school PICO funding. In health and human services, questions focused on the iBudget waiver waitlist, provider rates, ADAP/HIV funding and the return of Biktarvy to the formulary, KidCare, rural health funding, SNAP-related IT and error reduction efforts, and the IDD managed care program. In criminal justice, senators asked about correctional officer pay, prison staffing and infrastructure, air conditioning in prisons, juvenile justice facilities, law enforcement recruitment, and court system funding. Environmental and transportation questions covered Florida Forever, water quality, state parks, water projects, housing, elections funding, and emergency management.
Several specific actions and explanations were given during debate: the budget includes $8.8 million for state attorney competitive area differentials but no funding for public defender CAD requests; assistant state attorneys will start at $70,000 and assistant public defenders at $65,000; the battery disposal issue was described as a temporary study/preemption approach; and the Senate said the budget does not fund Medicaid expansion, preeminence funding, or the SunBucks Summer EBT state share. Senators also noted that some proposals discussed in committee did not make it into the final budget. The transcript ends with debate statements from members praising the budget process and Chair Hooper, while also expressing concerns about public schools, health care access, affordability, and the lack of funding for certain priorities.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tribal Flag Plaza Dedication Ceremony Sep 11th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- And what that means is all my relatives. honor and privilege to serve as a chief honor and privilege
- [Music] You know, today is an honor.
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NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 1st, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Nevada Assembly Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To the Honorable the Assembly: I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this
- And I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day respectfully... ...that
- I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted as amended Senate
- To the Honorable the Assembly: I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this
- I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day concurred in the Assembly
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee. Texas, one state under God, one.
- It was an honor working alongside and with Congressman Sylvester Turner.
- Let's make the rest of this session represent that in his honor.
- Members, I ask if you join me in a moment of silence to honor Pat Stalling.
- I would like to honor the members present here, Mayor.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a huge honor.
- This is a huge honor.
- This is a huge honor.
- This is a huge honor.
- And it will always be my distinct honor to call her my friend.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Coach Webster was honored by Max Preps National as a 23-24 Coach of the Year.
- Johnson County was named in honor of Middleton T.
- Members, I'm honored to do this today and just know that the Medal of Honor recipients and the people
- This museum honors courageous men and women who've received the Medal of Honor, the highest military
- They're very, very, very honorable people.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 25th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- AJR 17 honors their efforts, their courage.
- We honor the leaders who paved the way.
- Members, let us observe a moment of silence to honor his life.
- In honor of her work, Mixed-use income redevelopment.
- Members, let us observe a moment of silence to honor her life.
Summary:
The Assembly met on July 17, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through a long ceremonial and floor session. The chamber recognized the 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellows, the 2024-25 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows, and the 2025 Assembly Fellows, and also heard guest introductions honoring Brad Webb of Legislative Counsel, youth advocates supporting AB 1231, the Live Oak Lady Lions softball team, the new UC President J.B. Milliken, the Rohnert Park 11-and-under Cal Ripken All-Star team, and arts leaders from Auburn. The Assembly also took up several procedural motions, including removing some bills from the consent calendar and noting absences.
On the floor, members adopted ACR 12 designating November 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day, with broad support and 66 co-authors, and later adopted H.R. 56 recognizing August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month, with 65 co-authors. The Assembly also adopted ACR 101 naming a portion of State Highway Route 46 the James Dean Memorial Highway, and H.R. 50 proclaiming November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, with members emphasizing survivor support and prevention. In each case, authors and supporters highlighted the cultural, historical, or public-safety significance of the measures.
The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments on several bills, including AB 359 on the Political Reform Act, AB 594 on student health insurance protections, AB 1085 banning license plate obstruction devices and penalizing sellers, AB 1286 on public employment transparency, and AB 1505, the Agriculture Committee omnibus bill. AJR 14, urging federal attention to the impact of tariffs on California ports, passed 44-1 after debate over trade policy and port jobs. AJR 17, calling for modernization of immigration law and a pathway to lawful status for long-term undocumented residents, passed 47-7 after extensive debate focused on immigrant families, the economy, and federal enforcement actions. The Assembly also adopted the resolutions by voice vote where required and recorded the roll-call results for the joint resolutions.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 27th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides citizens with a way to honor fallen... ...keeps us in line financially.
- It's my honor to bring Senate Bill 460 to honor the life of Hayden Lane Mangum.
- The Senate is also doing their bill in honor to name the same portion of the road.
- And so we want to memorialize a section of that road and give honor to him.
- road in honor of them.
Bills:
HCR63, HCR69, SCR6, SCR18, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB182, SB412, SB418, SB460
Keywords:
military drivers, driver's license exemption, active-duty military, federal vehicle, government-owned vehicle, state highways, public safety, task force, Tiger Team, Louisiana National Guard, Fort Polk, Barksdale Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Department of Defense, executive order, military readiness, vehicle licensing, law enforcement, state police, sheriffs association
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on Monday, April 27, with a quorum present and took up a series of Senate bills and one House concurrent resolution, most of them related to transportation infrastructure, memorial highway designations, and prestige license plates. Early action centered on Senate Bill 122, which would direct the Department of Transportation and Development to be more proactive about bridge maintenance, inspection, reporting, and public meetings on bridge conditions; the committee adopted a large amendment package before reporting the bill with amendments. The committee also reported favorably SCR 6 supporting an LNG facility at Port Fourchon and SCR 18 directing a study of commercial driver’s license privileges compared with neighboring states.
Several bills designated memorial highways or bridges, including SB 50 for the Elwood T. Brady Jr. Memorial Bridge, SB 70 for the Officer Mark Brock Memorial Highway, SB 460 for the Hayden Lane Mangum Memorial Highway, SB 101 for the Daniel Edward Didillo Memorial Highway and Bill Blue Evans Memorial Highway, SB 160 for the Speaker Joe R. Salter Memorial Highway, SB 418 for the Dick and Jacques Schuford Memorial Highway, SB 103 for the Gladys Edwards Highway, SB 159 for the Surgeon Roelio Roy Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Highway, SB 182 for the Mayor Billy Cobb Memorial Highway, SB 104 for the Ernest J. Gaines Memorial Highway, and SB 2 for the Falcons Band Highway. The committee also approved SB 114 creating a prestige plate for the Foundation for Moral Law and SB 96 creating a Fallen Heroes prestige plate.
One of the more substantive policy items was HCR 63, which creates a task force to study whether certain active-duty military personnel without civilian driver’s licenses should be allowed to operate federally owned vehicles on state highways; it was reported favorably after discussion of military training and licensing differences. Another major item was HCR 69, urging DOTD to improve Interstate 12 in Livingston Parish; the committee adopted amendments adding findings about flooding, drainage, and evacuation concerns, and then reported the resolution with amendments. The committee also considered SB 19 on the state employee retired prestige plate; after objections about whether proceeds should continue supporting LASERS, the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote, 13-1, with Representative Schamberhorn voting no.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 31st, 2025 at 11:30 am
Nevada Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To the Honorable Senate: I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day
- Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed as amended.
- To the Honorable Senate: I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day
- To the Honorable Senate: I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day
- To the Honorable Senate: I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 14th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, we are honored to welcome President Illa and his colleagues to the Senate floor to honor our 40th
- And I'm so excited that Alma and her family are being honored today.
- And I'm so excited that Alma and her family are being honored today.
- We honored their outgoing president earlier this week.
- I respectfully ask that we adjourn the Senate and honor Carl Anthony today.
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.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For a moment of silence and reflection in honor of Pope Francis. Thank you, members.
- Almighty God, we know well the honorable members of the Assembly...
- The designation is not just an honor, but a solemn duty to remember, to educate... ...an honor, but a
- This is presented every year on this floor, and it is my honor to do it this year.
- And it's an honor By telling their stories and standing up for justice.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis, and later held a separate remembrance ceremony for the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Members and guests heard extensive remarks in support of HR 25, which was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. Speakers from both parties and several caucuses emphasized historical truth, remembrance, and solidarity with Armenian Californians, and the chamber also observed a moment of silence for the genocide victims.
On the floor, members also passed AB 789 on health insurance rate oversight, ACR 56 recognizing Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, AB 652 on San Diego County Air Pollution Control District alternates despite opposition from one member over regional balance concerns, AB 1414 protecting renters from mandatory internet provider subscriptions, AB 931 regulating litigation finance agreements, AB 890 easing residency rules for foster youth moving counties, AB 40 clarifying emergency reproductive health care coverage with urgency, AB 322 encouraging school-based health and mental health reimbursement programs, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams for certain weir operators. Most measures passed by wide margins, including several unanimous votes.
The consent calendar, including AB 1149, AB 484, AB 859, AB 1105, and AB 1384, was adopted without objection. The Assembly also handled procedural motions, committee notices, and bill re-referrals earlier in the day. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, April 24 at 9 a.m.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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- The university honored him as a School of Communications alumnus of the year in 2001.
- The university honored him as a School of Communications alumnus of the year in 2001.
- The university honored him as a School of Communications alumnus of the year in 2001.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 13th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today I rise to recognize and honor Randy S.
- Members, I too rise to honor Mr.
- We wish all those who celebrate this day to honor our diversity and honor the people that stand here
- Today, we honor ...reminding us that our diversity is our strength.
- It's an honor to have my family present while I recognize Vaisakhi.
Summary:
The Assembly convened without a quorum, then quorum was established and the chamber proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, journal approval, and a series of procedural motions. Members approved multiple unanimous-consent requests to suspend rules, re-refer bills to committees, and allow committees to notice bills pending re-referral. The day also included several guest introductions recognizing student leaders, public power executive Randy Howard, a family member of Assemblymember Gallagher, higher education leaders, Leadership Torrance, and the Vacaville PAL program.
On the floor, the Assembly adopted several resolutions and heard extensive remarks in support of them. ACR 160, proclaiming April 2026 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, was adopted by voice vote after co-authors were added. H.R. 98, designating California Holocaust Memorial Day, received broad bipartisan support and was adopted after 76 co-authors were added. H.R. 100, recognizing Vaisakhi, also passed by voice vote after 73 co-authors were added, with members highlighting Sikh history, service, and cultural contributions.
The Assembly then took up several bills on the third-reading file. AB 1977, relating to online notarization and notaries public, passed 69-5. AB 1987, which would direct wildlife-area fees back to operation and maintenance of state wildlife areas, passed 69-0. Other items on the second- and third-reading files were passed and retained, continued, or placed on the consent calendar as noted by the presiding officer.
The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven, community organizer Cynthia Brantley Pierce, coach John Beam, and Ralph Cavallo. The Assembly then adjourned until Thursday, April 16, at 9 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Press Conference 4/29/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota honors you, and Minnesota stands with you together across party lines.
- </c><00:02:44.560><c> of</c> spirit, the dignity, and the honor of spirit, the dignity, and the honor
- That is why we must honor our elders. We must honor these heroes.
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- That is why we must honor our elders. We must honor these heroes.
Summary:
Minnesota lawmakers and advocates discussed House File 2444, a veterans and military affairs bill to formally recognize Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) veterans who fought alongside U.S. forces in Laos during the secret war from 1961 to 1975. Speakers, including Rep. Ethan Cha and other veterans and family members, said the measure is long overdue and framed it as both a symbolic and practical step to restore dignity, honor, and veteran status to Hmong, Lao, and other ethnic minority veterans whose service had not been formally acknowledged.
Testimony emphasized the historical role of the SGUs, the secrecy of the war, and the heavy losses suffered by the community. Speakers described the bill as a bipartisan effort with support from House and Senate members, and noted that a similar version had already passed the Senate unanimously. They also said the bill would help Minnesota set an example for other states and improve public understanding of the secret war and the contributions of Southeast Asian communities.
Rep. Cha explained that the bill creates a new statutory definition for veterans of the secret war in Laos, establishes eligibility criteria for benefits and privileges, authorizes the commissioner of veterans affairs to verify veteran status, and creates a 12-member task force to advise that process. The bill would allow access to certain state veterans benefits and privileges, including veterans designation on IDs, grave markers, honor guard, state veterans cemeteries, and related preferences. In response to questions, speakers said the main challenge had been educating colleagues because the war was classified, and they estimated fewer than 1,000 SGU veterans are still alive. They also said the bill carries no major monetary benefit and is intended primarily to provide recognition and a framework for verification.