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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection (3-11-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair then asked Representative Bratcher to offer the prayer.
- Representative Bratcher offered the prayer, asking for blessings on the committee, the General Assembly
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Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection met with a quorum, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, and recognized guests before taking up legislation. The committee first heard Senate Bill 61 from Sen. Craig Richardson, who described it as a private property rights bill addressing swimming pools rented through platforms like Airbnb or Swimply. He said current law can cause a privately owned pool to be treated as a public swimming pool, and the bill would correct that definition. The committee moved and seconded the bill, then approved it unanimously for favorable passage to the House floor.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 237 from Sen. Jason Hall. Hall said the bill would waive Kentucky’s physical agility requirement for certain out-of-state police officers in good standing with at least 10 years of service, while a committee substitute also updated 911 dispatching laws and adjusted training requirements for part-time public safety telecommunicators. Representative Blandon said he would offer a friendly floor amendment requiring proof that an applicant passed a physical agility test in their state of origin to address KLC concerns. Representative Sharp raised a concern about how federal certifications would fit into the bill’s state-of-origin language. After discussion, the committee approved the committee substitute and passed the bill favorably, with several members explaining their votes or recording votes afterward. The meeting ended with thanks to members and staff and a motion to adjourn.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, if you be so kind, in our tradition we stand for prayer, and today's chaplain is Reverend Amanda
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- My thoughts and prayers in heartbreak.
- You carry the prayers of stay strong.
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for today's prayer
- Assembly Member Michelle Rodriguez will offer today's prayer.
- Assembly Member Rodriguez: Please join me in prayer.
- We offer this prayer in your holy name, and I personally pray this in the name of my Lord and Savior.
Summary:
The Assembly convened in Sacramento with an initial quorum call, then established a quorum and proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine opening business. The chamber dispensed with reading the prior journal, deferred introductions and references of bills, and reported no Governor or Senate messages. Procedural motions were approved, including suspending rules to allow adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest access, and withdrawing S.J.R. 7 from committee and placing it on the third reading file.
Members then recognized several guest groups, including Grace Valley Christian School, College of San Mateo student-athletes, the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Agricultural Leadership Class, the Light of the World youth group, and exchange students from Germany and Tajikistan. There was no substantive floor debate on legislation; daily file and several file items were passed, retained, or continued without further action.
The main floor activity centered on adjournment-in-memory tributes. Assemblymember Ortega honored former San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy for his public service, school and hospital advocacy, and civic leadership. Assemblymember Wilson honored Joseph R. Martinez, a Solano County agricultural leader and advocate for rural health care. The Assembly observed moments of silence for both individuals. The session concluded with announcements, including a reminder that FPPC Form 700 was due that day, notice of committee meetings, and an adjournment motion carrying the House until Thursday, March 5 at 9 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- And my prayers are with Thomas. My prayers are with his family.
- And my prayers are with Thomas. My And my prayers are with Thomas.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- President and members, today's inspiring prayer was led by my constituent, Pastor Jim Harris of Tilden
- Pastor, thank you for your beautiful and inspiring prayer and for inspiring us to do our best.
- And I just ask for your prayer. I'll ask for a minute.
- And I just ask for your prayer.
- And I just ask for your prayer.
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jim Harris of Tilden Baptist Church, followed by remarks from Senator Zaffirini recognizing his service and retirement as an agricultural teacher. The chamber also received a message from the governor on appointments to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors. Senators then adopted SR 434 honoring Goodwill Industries of San Antonio’s 80th anniversary, with Senators Gutierrez, Menendez, and Zaffirini praising its workforce training and second-chance employment mission; SR 435 recognizing Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho as Doctor of the Day; and a group of additional resolutions adopted by voice vote. Senator Zaffirini also introduced the McMullen County Day delegation, and Senator Gutierrez introduced the Doctor of the Day.
The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1951 addressed penalties for late property rendition filings and removed a financial incentive for appraisal districts; SB 1261 related to financing water supply projects in the state water plan; SB 1620 created a Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program; SB 530 updated higher-education accreditation rules; SB 2183 standardized fireworks sales periods statewide; SB 2368 strengthened the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act and added foreign-affiliation safeguards for electricity market participants; SB 1398 limited children without placement (CWOP) practices and added community-based care transparency; and SB 1960 established digital replication rights for voice and visual likenesses. Each of these bills advanced through suspension of the regular order, passage to engrossment, suspension of the three-day rule, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few measures.
The chamber also debated SB 825, which would require an annual study of the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration. Senators Middleton, Hinojosa, Gutierrez, and Eckhardt debated whether the study should include positive as well as negative impacts; an amendment to require that broader analysis failed, and the bill was left pending after passage to engrossment. Other measures passed included SB 2010, prohibiting political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs; SB 546, requiring reporting and continued implementation of school bus seat belts; SB 586, establishing the Historical Texas Cemetery designation program; SB 1150, requiring inactive oil and gas wells to be plugged or returned to production under a compliance plan; SB 1184, lowering the minimum age of wine eligible for sale by wine collection sellers; SB 2185, clarifying bilingual education allotment funding; SB 1923, making child support follow the child in certain temporary placements; SB 2252, expanding early literacy and numeracy supports and screening tools; SB 1870, barring local decriminalization of drugs; and SB 2405, the major TDCJ sunset bill, which included facility planning, parole and rehabilitation reforms, and an amendment protecting parole board discretion. Most of these bills were adopted after floor amendments and passed with recorded votes, often along party-line or near-party-line divisions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In our tradition, we start with prayer, and today's chaplain is our Senate chaplain, Reverend Kirsten
- Following the prayer, please remain standing for the pledge of allegiance. >> On that motion, all in
- In our tradition, we start with prayer, and today's chaplain is our Senate chaplain, Reverend Kirsten
- Following the prayer, please remain standing for the pledge of allegiance. >> Good morning, Senators.
- As always, it is an honor to serve as your chaplain, and you are all held in regular prayers.
MN
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kind <00:02:00.439>as <00:02:00.560>to Members, prayer - And as a gentle reminder, following the prayer, please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
- I invite you to take whatever prayer posture that is comfortable for you, but let us pray.
- Creator known by many names, we greet you in prayer this day as leaders in this place and space.
- We give great thanks and continue to ask for your help as we conclude this prayer. We say amen.
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jun 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Alaska House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- With the deepest respect for all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer. Thank you.
- With the deepest respect for all Alaskans, I offer the following prayer.
- I move and ask unanimous consent that the prayer be spread across the journal. No objection.
- The prayer will be spread across the journal.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- A prayer today is by Representative Michael Carbone, and the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Representative
- The House and gallery, please rise for prayer. Members, join in. Gallery, please join us in prayer.
- I just want to tell my family and friends, I love them, and I ask you all keep me in your prayers as
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and took attendance. Members then recognized several guest groups and individuals, including the West Valley Regional Chamber, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics Arizona, Vitalant for National Blood Donor Month, and veterans and military family representatives in advance of a Veterans Caucus meeting. A proclamation was read recognizing January as National Blood Donor Month in Arizona and honoring Vitalant’s role in supplying blood to Arizona patients.
The chamber also heard a declaration naming January 22, 2026, West Valley Regional Chamber Day, and members made personal remarks, including a memorial tribute to Jennifer Marie Walker Skaggs and announcements about committee meetings and caucus events. The House recorded attendance, entered committee reports, and processed a large number of bills through first and second reading, covering elections, education, veterans, health, housing, taxation, artificial intelligence, public safety, and other topics. Several bills were also withdrawn and reassigned to different committees, including referrals to Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, Government, and Public Safety and Law Enforcement.
No substantive floor debate or final votes on legislation occurred in the transcript beyond procedural motions. The House later recessed and reconvened, continued first-reading referrals for additional bills and resolutions, and then adjourned on a motion approved by voice vote until 1:15 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative St., you might open us up with a word of prayer, please. Let us pray.
- So we'll add her to our prayer list as well moving forward. Thank you.
- So we'll add her to our prayer list as well moving forward.
- So we'll add her to our prayer list as well moving forward.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, will you be so kind as to stand for the prayer.
- As a gentle reminder, following the prayer please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
- I offer this prayer with you and for you.
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Summary:
The Senate was called to order, a call of the Senate was imposed, and the Sergeant at Arms was directed to bring in absent members. Reverend Jennifer McNally delivered the opening prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was established after the roll call, and the Senate proceeded from the agenda dated Thursday, February 6, 2025.
The body adopted the committee reports printed in the agenda. Senate File 310 received its second reading. During first readings and referrals, several bills were assigned to committees, including SF 107 to Education Policy, SF 1049 and SF 1069 to Health and Human Services, SF 1063 and SF 1120 to Judiciary and Public Safety, and SF 1070 to Elections.
Under motions and resolutions, the Senate approved re-referrals of SF 554 from Health and Human Services to Human Services and SF 929 from Commerce and Consumer Protection to Health and Human Services, with both committee chairs in agreement. The Senate also excused Senators Weber and Howley for the day.
The chamber then adjourned on motion of Senator Murphy until Monday, February 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Before I recite this prayer, I just want to share with you that this is one of the favorite prayers of
- It's a prayer by the great 8th century Indian Buddhist master Shantideva.
- May all medicines be effective and wholesome, prayers bear fruit.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, if you be so kind, as is our tradition, we start with prayer.
- Members, if you be so kind, as is our tradition, we start with prayer.
- Oh God, hear our prayer of gratitude for the work of the people of Minnesota.
- Oh God, hear our prayer of gratitude for our neighbors in need. For those without a home.
- Oh God, hear our prayer. for resources.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- I invite the members, staff, press, and guests in the galleries to stand and be led in prayer by Richard
- on the passing of our friend and former colleague Representative Stan Barry, and then to be led in prayer
- Our Lord God, you have invited us to be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication
- Help them, God, to remember that the path to peace is a path of prayer.
- On my first full day in Jerusalem, I went to the Western Wall to place a prayer that President Trump
Summary:
The transcript covers the opening of the Arkansas House and a joint session of the 95th General Assembly’s fiscal session. The House first established a quorum, granted leave for absent members, recognized guests, and adopted House Resolution 1001 to convene a joint session with the Senate for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s address. Several bills and resolutions were read for the record, including House Resolution 1002 and House Bills 1001, 102, and 103, before the House recessed to await the Senate and then the governor.
In the joint session, leaders recognized the late Representative Stan Barry with a moment of silence, introduced constitutional officers, judges, and other guests, and appointed committees to escort the governor. Governor Sanders then delivered a lengthy fiscal-session address focused on her budget priorities and policy agenda. She emphasized continued funding for education under LEARNS, teacher pay and literacy gains, public safety and law enforcement funding, government efficiency and tax cuts, and the 1033 initiative aimed at helping vulnerable Arkansans move from crisis to self-sufficiency. She also urged lawmakers to avoid new Medicaid mandates or ongoing spending and said she would call a special session to cut income taxes further if the budget is passed.
After the governor’s remarks, the joint session adjourned. The House then reconvened briefly, adopted a motion to adjourn until the next day, and announced that the Joint Budget Committee would meet later that afternoon and again the following morning.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The prayer today is by Reverend Jay Deskins, a guest of Representative Lorraine Austen.
- Will the House and gallery please rise for prayer? Valerie, please rise for prayer.
- Will you join me in prayer?
- He gave the prayer this morning.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, recognized the Doctor of the Day, and welcomed several guest groups and visitors in the gallery. Members also offered personal privilege remarks introducing guests and marking birthdays and other occasions. The chamber then took up third-reading votes on Senate bills 1126, 1252, and 1479, all of which passed and were transmitted onward.
The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider multiple Senate bills. SB 1099, dealing with defamation and online publication, drew debate over free speech and press protections; opponents argued it would narrow speech rights, while supporters said it distinguished criticism from defamation. SB 1107, SB 1148, SB 1294, and SB 1366 were each recommended do pass with little or no debate. The Committee also considered SB 1237 on the election procedures manual, with supporters saying the Secretary of State should consult legislative committees and opponents calling it overreach; SB 1243 on notice to guardians when patients are released from court-ordered treatment, with supporters citing patient safety and opponents warning it could weaken guardianship reforms; and SB 1281 on reporting federal land acquisitions, which drew a sharp exchange over property rights, federal overreach, and conservation concerns.
Later, the Committee considered SB 1586 and SB 1741. SB 1741, which would allow students to be excused for off-campus religious instruction and receive academic credit, prompted debate over free exercise rights, public-school neutrality, and whether charter and district schools should be required to accommodate release-time religious programs. After the Committee rose, the House adopted the Committee of the Whole report, placing SB 1237, SB 1243, SB 1281, SB 1586, and SB 1741 on third reading. The House then heard additional personal remarks and adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
MD
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- It is truly an honor to offer this prayer on behalf of the leaders of the great state of Maryland.
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Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened with an invocation by Rabbi David Hland, followed by a series of introductions and recognitions for visiting groups and guests, including Delta Sigma Theta members for Delta Day in Annapolis, Towson High School students, the Maryland Pharmacy Coalition, interns, and other visitors. The Senate adopted a resolution honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Maryland chapters for service, scholarship, sisterhood, and social action, and also journalized the rabbi’s invocation. Several committee and delegation announcements were made, including upcoming bill hearings and voting sessions.
On legislation, the chamber handled a number of special-order and third-reading bills. Senate Bill 56 and Senate Bill 99 were both delayed for further amendment work, with SB 99 ultimately amended and ordered printed for third reading. The Senate also received and referred a bond initiative and heard an executive nominations report, with the nominations set for consideration in open session at a later time. During third reading, the Senate passed numerous bills, including measures on mail and service animal program disqualifications, police promotion pay restrictions, counterfeit lease penalties, Motor Vehicle Administration identification card requirements, environmental health specialist board sunset extension, used vehicle bill of sale requirements, collective bargaining for ATC cannabis police officers, transfer-on-death designations for vehicles and vessels, heavy-weight port corridor permits, controllable electronic records, lead paint abatement bonding and insurance, civic excellence in public schools, child pornography penalties, cemetery sale/transfer requirements, tobacco licenses for electronic smoking devices, legal services board membership, Baltimore County Public Library supervisory bargaining, money transmitter definitions, scalp cooling insurance coverage, prosthesis and orthosis coverage, elevator inspection database access, tax increment financing in noncontiguous areas, professional liability disclosure for certain care facilities and midwives, immunity for donation of pet supplies, massage therapy board revisions, and others.
One bill drew floor debate: Senate Bill 82, which would increase penalties for counterfeit lease of real property, was opposed by a senator who argued it would disproportionately impact renters and conflict with justice reform goals. Despite that objection, the bill passed. The Senate also changed one recorded vote on Senate Bill 252 from red to green by unanimous consent. Overall, the session was marked by routine passage of a large slate of bills, a few postponements for amendment negotiation, and several ceremonial recognitions and announcements.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The entire community of Shreveport needs our prayers right now.
- Please stand with us in prayer. In action. This must be stopped. End of quote.
- There was an enormous celebration yesterday in Oklahoma City prayer services.
- I STILL HAVE A THING THAT A NUN HAD MADE PRAYER BEADS SENT TO US FROM GERMANY.
- THERE WAS AN ENORMOUS CELEBRATION YESTERDAY IN OKLAHOMA CITY PRAYER SERVICES.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 9 January, 2026; 9:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please stand this morning as we are led in prayer by one of our pages this week, Page James Dunlap.
- Gentleman from Washington, by your head for the prayer, please. God, thank you for working on top.
- By your head for the prayer, please. God, thank you for waking us up this morning.
Summary:
The House met briefly with opening prayer by Page James Dunlap, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a quorum call. The journal reading was dispensed with, and there were no reports from select or standing committees, no resolutions or memorials, and no substantive legislative debate or action on bills. The clerk also dispensed with the reading of bill introductions by unanimous consent.
During announcements, Representative Skagen reminded members of the Universities and Colleges Committee tour and asked those planning to attend to RSVP in Ms. Gina’s office. Representative Carpenter announced a First Responder Caucus luncheon scheduled for 11 a.m. the following Wednesday and invited all members.
With no further business, Representative Powell moved that the House adjourn until 4 p.m. Monday. The motion passed by voice vote, and the House adjourned.