Video & Transcript Research : 'reading'
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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We will have a certificate, Senator Townsend and Senator Rizzo, that will be read, and a bunch of guests
- Monty DeSole Charter School here in Santa Fe, and she likes to read and do her Bible studies.
- Order of business committee reports the reader will read. Mr.
- Governor, the reader will read. February 3rd, 2025, Senate Executive Message No. 1.
- And it was read in as CPAC and Senate Judiciary Committee.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Second reading of Senate files. Second reading Senate File 4612. of business is online.
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Second Second reading of Senate files. - Second Second reading of Senate files.
- The chief clerk will report the House files and give them their first reading.
- Introduction and first reading of House files 5112 through 5118.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, and approved the previous day’s journal. It then moved through routine business including second reading of Senate File 4612, first reading of House Files 5112 through 5118, and a Senate message stating the Senate would not concur in House amendments to Senate File 4760, a public safety bill, and requested a conference committee.
Representative Novotny moved that the House accede to the Senate’s request, and the motion prevailed. The Speaker appointed Representatives Novotny, Witty, Moller, and Feist to the conference committee on Senate File 4760. The House also approved non-controversial motions on the desk.
During member announcements, Representative Buck marked National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day, citing state data on missing Indigenous persons and homicides and noting Minnesota’s Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives and related license plate funding. Members were encouraged to wear red in recognition of the day. Representative Long announced Democratic caucus plans after session, and Representative Niska announced the Rules Committee would meet after adjournment and moved to adjourn until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026; both adjournment motions prevailed.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 111 May 4th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- With your unanimous consent, the bills will be read by title unless there's a request for reading a bill
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at there's a request for reading a bill at there's a request for reading a - Read Atlas Shrugged. It's a long book, but buy it and read the last few pages of that book.
- Read Atlas Shrugged. It's a long book, but buy it and read the last few pages of that book.
- Read Atlas Shrugged. It's a long book, but buy it and read the last few pages of that book.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 5/18/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will give the bill its third reading as amended by conference. Third reading.
- third reading as amended by conference.<00:21:20.000>
Third <00:21:20.320>reading. - Third reading. House file conference. Third reading.
- Third reading as amended by conference. Third reading as amended by conference.
- Third reading as amended by conference. Third reading as amended by conference.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Crichton has a resolution, which the clerk will read. The Senator from Third Essex, Mr.
- Crichton, has a resolution, which the clerk will read. By Mr.
- Third reading of the bill.
- The bill has been read a third time. The question comes on passing the bill to be engrossed.
- Tarr, offers an order, which the clerk will read.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution offered by Senator Crichton commending the National Brain Tumor Society for recognizing May 26, 2026 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month. The resolution highlighted the impact of brain tumors, noted Massachusetts research institutions working on treatments, and was adopted by voice vote.
The Senate then took up several local matters and passed them without objection. These included a Dartmouth bill authorizing an additional off-premises alcohol license, a Westwood charter bill, and later final passage of bills relating to Andover special town meeting petition requirements, the Plymouth town charter, and an additional off-premises alcohol license for Pembroke. House petitions were also received and referred to committees after suspension of Joint Rule 12.
At the end of the session, Senator Tarr offered an order to adjourn in memory of Joseph Elliott McKekney of Gloucester, a former Coast Guard officer and community member, and spoke briefly about his life and service. The Senate observed a moment of silence, adopted the adjournment order, and recessed to meet again on Monday at 11:00 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 1 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk, read the order. Mr.
- Clerk, read the order.
- And daily publishing of the journal, as authorized by House Rule 10, and that the daily reading thereof
- Third reading of the bill: An act establishing a sick leave bank for Jeffrey Yantanthin, an employee
- Clerk, read the order.
Summary:
The House convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and immediately took up organizational business, including appointing committees to inform the Senate that the House was ready to proceed and to wait upon the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Council. The chamber also welcomed the Fairhaven High School Blue Devil football team, celebrating its 2025 MIAA Division 6 Super Bowl championship and recognizing the coach, school staff, principal, and superintendent.
Members adopted routine orders concerning publication and official binding of the House journal, and the House approved several Rules Committee reports. These included adoption of a congratulatory resolution for Joseph Rink’s Eagle Scout achievement, an extension of time for the Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses to report on House Doc. 4904, and suspension of Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition by Alice Hanlon Pais on the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code to go to the Committee on Financial Services.
On legislation, the House concurred in Senate amendments to House No. 4233, the Malden charter bill, after the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading reported the amendments were correctly drawn. The House also passed to be engrossed Senate No. 2799, establishing a sick leave bank for Jeffrey Yantanthin, an employee of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The session ended with adoption of an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 May 5th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will read the journal of the preceding day.
- Second reading of House Files. Second reading, House on number 2442.
- Second reading introduction of bills.
- The House Files and give them their first reading.
- Introduction of first reading of House Files 3289 through 3298. First reading, House Files 3289.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-01 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It will be placed on the first reading.
- Now, you've heard the first reading reading reading and<00:10:16.800>
it <00:10:16.960>is reading if necessary. reading if necessary.- I think you wanted to do third reading. Is that what we got? We have H. 933 for third reading.
- third reading of H. 648. third reading of H. 648.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Second reading of House files. Second reading House File number 6.
- of house files adopted second reading of house files second<00:07:27.479>
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- The clerk will give the bill its third reading. House File Number 20, third reading.
NH
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- I won't take the time to read them now, but I will happily send you a PDF so you can read them later.
- I won't take the time to read voice.
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in <01:07:28.960>reading And in reading And in reading when<01:07:30.640 - It was like reading chilling.
Keywords:
stalking, minors, felony, protection orders, criminal penalties, grooming, sexual offenses, child protection, 916, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the reading, the interpretation of the reading is coming in from two different angles.
- I think the reading, the interpretation of the reading is coming in from two different angles.
- I think the reading, the interpretation of the reading is coming in from two different angles.
- the commission's charge as you read it? the commission's charge as you read it?
- I'm going to read through it here since I haven't read it yet. Please do.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, then suspend reading of the journal. >> Suspend reading the journal at length.
- If that's a mass, I want each one of them read. I can't. It ain't a mass reading this.
- the clerk reading the rules?
- President, I move for third reading. Third reading be dispensed with.
- President, I move for third reading. Third reading be dispensed with.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted a resolution honoring Dr. Todd Freeman, Superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools, as Alabama Superintendent of the Year. Senators praised his leadership in public education and noted the recognition was especially meaningful as one of the last such honors in the current chamber. The Senate also adopted a resolution commending the 2026 Alabama Law Institute Senate interns for their service, and members offered personal remarks thanking the interns and encouraging them to remain and contribute to Alabama in the future.
The chamber then took up several conference committee and House messages. The Senate concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 341 after extended remarks, and later concurred in the conference report on Senate Bill 32, described as a veterans-related bill that would make benefits automatic for those under the federal poverty level and allow cities and counties to opt in for veterans above that level. The Senate also received House amendments to Senate Bill 199, concerning sex offenders, and voted to non-concur and send the bill to conference, naming conferees.
In resolutions from the Rules Committee, the Senate adopted an amended House Joint Resolution 198 establishing the Alabama Mental Health Task Force. It also adopted House Joint Resolution 326, which recognizes the need for a north-south transportation route in East Alabama. Throughout the meeting, senators made extended floor remarks about slowing down on legislation, focusing on rural hospitals and other priorities, and the importance of treating children, seniors, and low-income residents fairly.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 30th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will read.
- Clerk will read.
- Clerk will read.
- The clerk will read.
- The clerk will read.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long floor session focused heavily on budget trailer bills, labor agreements, housing, environmental review, and several resolutions. Members also introduced visiting guests, including family members, district staff, Mandela Washington Fellows, and UC Berkeley public policy students. Procedural motions were taken up early, including a successful roll-call vote to suspend rules so certain budget-related bills could be heard without reference to file.
The chamber approved several major budget measures. SB 129, the labor trailer bill, passed 56-4 after supporters said it made technical budget adjustments, funded collective bargaining, supported In-Home Supportive Services, and addressed pension and project-related issues. SB 131, the public resources and housing trailer bill, passed 50-3 after extensive debate over homelessness funding, CEQA exemptions, advanced manufacturing, high-speed rail, rural access to funds, tribal consultation, and environmental protections; multiple members voiced support while also urging follow-up changes. The Assembly also adopted SB 139, implementing agreements for professional and operating engineers, by 69-1, and SB 140, implementing the correctional officers’ agreement, by 71-0. Later, AB 130, the housing trailer bill, was taken up on concurrence in Senate amendments after a successful rule suspension; members discussed tribal consultation protections, CEQA reform, prevailing wage, and vehicle miles traveled provisions, with debate continuing as the transcript ended.
The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 927, extending the Williams inspection window for certain school districts, which passed 70-0. In addition, ACR 16 naming the 10th Street Bridge the POW/MIA Bridge passed 70-0. AJR 9, urging full and consistent federal funding for the National Park Service, drew broad bipartisan support and passed 66-0 after members highlighted California parks’ economic and cultural importance. HR 47, recognizing the Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence, prompted extended remarks on democracy, civics, immigration, military service, and community celebrations before being adopted by voice vote with 64 co-authors added. The consent calendar was also adopted 64-0.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 43 (3-10-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Next order of business, the second reading of bills. Clerk, please report.
- reading of bills. reading of bills. Clerk,<00:07:33.520>
please <00:07:33.720>report. - Didn't have time to read it, so I'm a no. Clerk, take the roll.
- It was helpful to not read 100-some-odd pages.
- read 100 some odd pages. Um read 100 some odd pages.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Second reading of Senate File 3958. >> Second reading. Introduction of bills.
- Second reading of Senate files. Second Second reading of Senate files.
- reading of Senate file number 3958. reading of Senate file number 3958.
- First reading of Senate Files. First reading of Senate File 3622, an act relating to real property.
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VT
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the question is, shall the bill be read a third time?
- The ayes have it, and you have ordered third reading of H519.
- Listen to the second reading of the bill.
- The ayes have it, and you've ordered third reading of H. 762.
- read a third<00:20:56.640>
time?
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bills 1060 and 1093 are placed on third reading of bills.
- The clerk will read the report. Mr.
- Third reading of bills. Senate Bill 1041.
- The representative actually read the same article I read just a little while ago, and this article was
- And so the question is, how many more victims do we need to read about?
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and then spent much of the opening portion of the session recognizing administrative assistants and other guests in the gallery, including a doctor of the day and a visiting robotics team. Members repeatedly thanked their staff for keeping offices and the chamber running, and one member also welcomed civic leaders from Buckeye and a foreign delegation connected to a circular economy forum.
The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole on a series of Senate bills. SB 1060, concerning voting eligibility for certain overseas-born children of service members, drew opposition from one member who argued it would disenfranchise military families; the bill still received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1093, described by opponents as an anti-protest bill, also received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1162 and SB 1270 were both advanced as amended after committee and floor/subfloor amendments, and SB 1814, dealing with substance use disorder-related issues, was amended with a friendly change and advanced with comments about the need for broader study and bipartisan work on fraud, waste, and abuse in that area.
The House then entered an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1345 and SB 1401. SB 1345 was amended to focus on licensure timing and DHS collaboration, then advanced. SB 1401, the Workforce Housing Accelerator Act, was amended after debate over affordability standards and public benefit; supporters said it would speed permitting and reduce housing costs, while critics wanted stronger affordability requirements. The bill was ultimately advanced as amended. The House also took up third reading on SB 1041, a health care institutions bill, where members explained yes votes by citing a recent abuse case in assisted living and arguing the measure would help protect vulnerable adults. The transcript ends during vote explanations on SB 1041.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Special Session 2026 May 7th, 2026
Alabama Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Move that we dispense with the reading >> Move that we dispense with the reading
- All right, secretary, read the title. What was the second thing you said? Just the title?
- Okay, secretary, read the title.
- This bill has received a second reading and be placed on the calendar for next legislative day.
- This bill has received a second reading This bill has received a second reading and<00:04:28.560
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with a prayer and pledge led by Todd Russell of ALCAP, followed by roll call showing 32 senators present, establishing a quorum. Senator Wagner moved to excuse absent senators and to dispense with reading the previous day’s journal; both motions were adopted without objection. No bills were introduced during the bill introduction segment.
Under committee reports, the Committee on County and Municipal Government reported House Bill 1 favorably by a vote of 6 yeas and 3 nays. The bill concerns primary elections and would authorize a special primary election for congressional districts affected by a federal court ruling, require the governor to call such an election under certain conditions, set an election calendar, and address qualification of affected candidates. The title was read, and the bill received second reading and was placed on the calendar for the next legislative day.
After committee reports concluded, Senator Gudger moved to adjourn until 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, and the Senate adjourned by voice vote. Before adjournment, the presiding officer recognized special guests in the gallery, including fourth graders from Springville Elementary, guests of Senator Bell.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - Subcommittees Mar 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- bill before us that the rules that I have read Make no reference, nor do they require that a bill be
- I will read it for you.
- I will read it for you.
- There is no other reading of the rules of the House.
- We can go skip down to Section B, uh, for your reference if you're reading the rules here.
Summary:
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Articles 14 and 5 met first and adopted its report on budget recommendations by a 4-0 vote, with three members absent. The chair said the report finalized prior decisions and could not be changed at that stage. Notable additions discussed included increased appropriations for the Office of the Attorney General, DPS driver’s license offices in Hays and Montgomery County, TJJD facilities and programs, Texas Facilities Commission funding for SCIF projects in Lubbock and San Antonio, THC funding for the Juneteenth Museum, an alcohol tourism study, and a TDCJ statewide reentry services pilot program. Members thanked staff and the meeting adjourned after the vote.
The Article 3 subcommittee then presented its report for the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1, describing it as a procedural step that incorporated prior discussions, member writers, and changes made with Chairman Bonin. The chair noted that most items had been moved to Article 11 and that rejected riders were duplicates or conflicted with general law. The report was adopted unanimously, 6-0, and the subcommittee adjourned.
The Articles 6, 7, and 8 subcommittee followed with its report for Senate Bill 1. During consideration, a member raised a point of order arguing the subcommittee had violated House rules requiring audio and video recording of formal meetings and public availability online. The chair rejected the point of order and proceeded to a roll call vote. After extended debate over the recording issue and the chair’s handling of the point of order, the report was adopted, with the transcript reflecting 6 ayes, 1 nay, and 1 absent. The subcommittee then adjourned.