Video & Transcript Research : 'war declaration'
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- customers, and it's very terrifying because I am a mother of four, so you never know if we're going to a war
- A committee member said that people can vote at 18, 19, 20, and 21, and can sign up for war, but the
- You could sign up for war. you could sign up for war but you know we passed some laws that say that you're
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills, with the longest discussion focused on House Bill 426 and Senate Bill 263, which would prohibit the sale in Massachusetts of cosmetics known to rely on vertebrate animal testing. Supporters from Animal Defenders International, Humane World for Animals, and the Animal Rescue League said animal testing is cruel, outdated, and unreliable, and pointed to non-animal alternatives and similar laws in other states and countries. No opposition was heard on that bill during the excerpt, and witnesses urged the committee to report it favorably.
The committee also took testimony on House Bill 4543, which would clarify an existing pipe-fitting exemption for certain work performed on property owned by industrial plants, utilities, colleges, and similar institutions. A representative for Construction Industries of Massachusetts supported the bill, saying it would preserve longstanding practice for outside contractors doing yard piping work. Pipefitters Local 537 opposed it, arguing the work is properly licensed pipefitting and that the bill would weaken licensing standards and undermine state inspectors.
Another major topic was Senate Bill 237 on regulating self-checkouts in grocery establishments. The Mass AFL-CIO and UFCW Local 1445 supported the bill, saying self-checkout has reduced staffing, increased worker stress and customer conflict, and contributed to theft and safety problems. Workers described being responsible for multiple machines at once, verbal abuse, and even assaults, and said the bill’s staffing and machine limits would improve safety and customer service. The committee also heard extensive testimony on House Bill 355, which would allow veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship via telehealth; ASPCA, MSPCA, and several veterinarians supported it as a way to expand access to care, while the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and several veterinarians opposed it, arguing that an in-person exam is essential for proper diagnosis and that telemedicine should only follow an in-person VCPR.
Finally, the committee heard testimony on House Bill 330, Senate Bill 221, and House Bill 371, which would preempt local boards of health from adopting tobacco-related age or sales restrictions beyond the statewide standard. Public health advocates opposed the bills, arguing they would block local innovation and undermine nicotine-free generation policies adopted by municipalities, while retailers and tobacco trade groups supported them as necessary to preserve a uniform statewide age-21 standard and avoid confusion for consumers and businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the excerpt.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 3 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. Please stand, ladies and gentlemen.
- the Marine Corps League. >> [applause] >> And we also have the auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
- He's the post trustee from the VFW Post 9832, where my dad was a World War member.
- He's the post trustee from the VFW Post 9832, where my dad was a World War member.
Summary:
The House convened with a prayer, pledge, and quorum present, then moved through routine organizational business including journal approval, committee reports, introduction of pages, and numerous member introductions recognizing visiting veterans groups, medical residents and physicians, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members, former members, constituents, and other guests. Several members also made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including Education, Drug Policy, Appropriations A, Elections, and other standing committees.
The main floor action involved adoption of two House resolutions from the supplemental calendar. House Resolution 29 designated January 2026 as National Blood Donor Month in Mississippi, with remarks highlighting the importance of blood donation, Vitalant’s role, and the need for a diverse blood supply; the resolution was adopted. House Resolution 26 commended Jamal Roberts for winning the 23rd season of American Idol; members noted he would not be present the next day because of other obligations and that he would reschedule, and the resolution was also adopted.
Later, the House observed a moment of silence and announced it would adjourn in memory of Richard Hagar, a law enforcement officer who died in the line of duty, and J.P. Carter, a 3-year-old who died of cancer. The chamber recessed and later adjourned until 10:00 a.m. the next day after additional committee meeting announcements and member notices, including a breakfast invitation and a reminder about committee schedules.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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- testimony that led the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama to issue a ruling declaring
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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Jan 28th, 2025
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And say that in a drought, right now, only the federal government has the right to declare which parts
- The MRCG, or whatever the irrigation water authority of your area is, can continue to declare drought
- supply based on factors that may not be adequately. ...represented in the USDA Federal Drought Declaration
- This is only allowing our water management systems to declare that for the purpose of tax assessment.
- So, this is not being declared a drought; it does not make them eligible for federal funding.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Housing Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Housing
Transcript Highlights:
- husband was a strong proponent of housing in Newton; he and I fought different battles but the same war
- for 50 years." "...different battles but the same war for 50 years.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Housing held its 12th hearing of the session, chaired by Representative Richard Haggerty and Senator Julian Cyr, and heard testimony on two bills: H. 5317, concerning condominium conversion of co-owned two-unit buildings, and H. 5447, a home rule petition for an affordable housing trust fund in West Tisbury. The chair outlined a hybrid hearing format, three-minute testimony limits for individuals, and a July 31 deadline for written testimony.
Peter Harrington testified in support of H. 5317, arguing that the partition law is outdated and should be updated so courts can use the condominium statute when dividing co-owned property. He said the change would help preserve middle-class housing, especially two-family homes that might otherwise be sold, torn down, or redeveloped into more expensive housing. Committee members asked about how common the issue is and whether it is more case-specific; Harrington said it arises at the lower end of Chapter 241 cases but is not unusual.
Laura Silber testified in support of H. 5447 on behalf of West Tisbury’s Affordable Housing Committee and the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. She said the bill would let the town’s affordable housing trust serve households up to 180% of area median income and better support seasonal communities tools, including housing for essential public-sector workers and acquisition of year-round deed restrictions. Senator Cyr questioned whether the home rule petition was necessary if technical fixes to the seasonal communities law are enacted, and Silber said the petition was a short-term measure while the towns await statutory changes and work toward a pooled year-round housing trust. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after testimony concluded.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- My grandfather served in World War I. I've got two uncles that served in World War II.
Summary:
The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces met informally and heard a presentation from Tron Peterson, director of Peterson Outdoors Ministries. Peterson described the organization’s 20-year mission of providing free outdoor recreational therapy and faith-based support to veterans, active-duty service members, military chaplains, female veterans, and families at its Lodge of Hope near Sheldon, Missouri, as well as at events in several other states and Canada. He said the ministry serves more than 500 veterans a year, uses adaptive equipment for severely injured participants, and focuses on helping with PTSD, family stress, and veteran suicide prevention.
Committee members praised the ministry and asked about its funding, expansion, and outreach model. Peterson said the organization is supported mainly by churches, individuals, businesses, sponsors, and volunteers, with many expenses covered through donated services and travel support. He also said the ministry recently added RV pads and a bunkhouse to expand capacity and is planning marriage retreats for special forces, a June gathering for military chaplains, and other future events. Members highlighted the reported high divorce rate among veterans and special forces, and Peterson said family support is a major part of the program.
No legislation was considered and no votes were taken. The meeting ended with members thanking Peterson for his work and the chair adjourning the committee.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026 at 03:06 pm
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-03-19 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- without a CDL to operate heavy equipment, heavy trucks during certain emergencies when they are declared
- This would uh allow an operator to move equipment uh in a declared emergency on any state or municipal
- This would uh allow an operator to move equipment uh in a declared emergency on any state or municipal
- This would uh allow an operator to move equipment uh in a declared emergency on any state or municipal
- This would uh allow an operator to move equipment uh in a declared emergency on any state or municipal
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 11:30 am
Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1273, having received nine votes and no nays, is declared to have passed.
- I declare it to have passed. We'll move to the third agenda item, which is SJR or HJR 1032.
- HJR 1032 having received seven ayes and two nays is declared to have passed.
Keywords:
HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, guidance transparency, administrative procedures, public inspection, state agency accountability
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Insurance Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The fund was created after World War II to help injured soldiers re-enter the workforce.
- The fund was created after World War II to help injured soldiers re-enter the workforce.
- injury, and employers are held responsible for injuries acquired on the job, employers after World War
Summary:
The Assembly Insurance Committee met as a subcommittee at first because a quorum was not initially present, then later established a quorum and heard several bills. The main special-order item was AB 1795 (Gibson), which would create statewide standards for testing, inspection, and remediation of wildfire smoke damage in homes, with CalEPA and public health agencies developing science-based standards and insurers required to follow new claims-handling timelines. Supporters, including Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and wildfire survivors, said the bill would bring consistency and safety; insurers and consumer groups generally supported the concept but sought further amendments on scope, standards, and claim handling. The committee voted do pass as amended and refer AB 1795 to Appropriations, with the roll held open for later additions.
The committee also considered AB 1576 (Ortega) on the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund, which would make changes intended to reduce litigation and employer assessments while preserving the program’s purpose of encouraging hiring of workers with prior disabilities. Labor-side witnesses supported the bill as a reform step, while business, public entity, and insurance groups opposed it, arguing it did not address the core structural problems and that a trailer bill was a better vehicle for broader reform. AB 1576 was voted do pass to Appropriations, with the roll held open.
AB 1931 (Papan) would create an optional limited-lines license for utilities to offer home protection products for repairs to appliances and utility service lines. Support came from HomeServe, utilities, and industry groups, who said the bill would clarify current law and add consumer protections such as training, disclosures, and a free-look period; there was no opposition in the room. The committee passed AB 1931 to Appropriations. AB 2361 (Pacheco) would limit vicarious liability for peer-to-peer vehicle-sharing platforms like Turo while preserving insurance coverage requirements; supporters said it would align California with other states, while consumer attorneys opposed it as reducing accountability and consumer recovery. The committee passed AB 2361 as amended to Appropriations. AB 2098 (Kalra), heard later, would require employers to allow leave for workers to attend treatment for occupational injuries during work hours, subject to notice and business-necessity limits; labor groups supported it and business and insurance groups sought narrower standards. It was also voted do pass to Appropriations. The committee then completed roll-call add-ons and adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability 4/7/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that a whole civilization will die tonight when the United if if there's no deal on to end the Iran war
- on to<00:10:35.920>
end <00:10:36.040>the <00:10:36.120>Iran <00:10:36.640>war - I know that the war in Iran and other things that are happening at a worldwide level are important, and
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 20, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Research and development with the Department of War, now the Department of Defense.
- As you can tell from my opening comments, we are very Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of War
- the DOD now is DARPA, and DARPA is notoriously the only flat... organization within the Department of War
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- they were the Marines out of July and relocated us to other parts of, at that time, the theater at war
- the Marines out of July and relocated us to other parts of, uh, of the, at that time the theater at war
- And you're spot on with this: that territory, there is, that's, that's, that's, the cartels are at war
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security held its first hearing of the 89th legislative session, established a quorum, welcomed new and returning members, and adopted the committee rules without objection. The chair said the hearing would be limited to invited state agency witnesses and was intended as a status update for new members on current border operations, especially in light of the change in federal administration.
Testimony came from the Office of the Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. The Attorney General’s representative said border-related litigation is largely in a holding pattern while the new U.S. Department of Justice awaits additional leadership, and noted prior cases involving concertina wire, buoys, and the CBP One app. DPS described Operation Lone Star’s evolution from filling gaps when Border Patrol was overwhelmed to current operations focused on interdiction, criminal arrests, fentanyl and meth seizures, and national security concerns, while also noting improved morale and more voluntary deployments as border pressure has eased. The Texas Military Department reported more than 5,000 personnel on state active duty, extensive use of barriers, drones, boats, and rapid-response forces, and said Operation Lone Star has resulted in more than 531,000 apprehensions and a 90% reduction in illegal crossings.
Members and witnesses discussed whether the state should maintain its current border-security footprint while federal policy settles, with the chair emphasizing preserving institutional knowledge and leaving tactical decisions to the governor. Questions also covered trooper fatigue, Border Patrol training under SB 602, and concerns about cartel-driven commercial trucking and fuel depots near the border. The committee heard that Border Patrol training with DPS has resumed, and the chair asked agencies to keep the Legislature informed as legal and operational circumstances change. No bills were heard and no votes were taken beyond adopting the committee rules.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE GENTLEMAN STANDING UP IS A GULF WAR VETERAN POST 911 AND THE GUY SITTING DOWN IS A RELATIVE OF HIS
- WHEN WE WENT TO WHERE DOES WE WENT TO WAR THE THINGS THAT WE SAW IT LEARNED AND ABSORBED IN THE THINGS
- I WENT OVER AND GOT TO TALK TO 101 YEAR OLD WAR VETERANS, COMBAT VETERANS, THEY WERE EXCITED AND SAID
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- War must be decided to shutter U.S. aid supported by the current administration will make us less safe
- subsidies never heard this warning war subsidies never heard this warning war must<00:09:00.360>
- In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
- Army, where he supported post-war reconstruction efforts in Japan.
- Army, where he supported post-war reconstruction efforts in Japan.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 2, February 10, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was started in World War I and you have to have combat infantry badge, the new...
- It was started in World War I and you have to have combat infantry badge, the new...
- And folks, when we're talking about our National Guard, they also deploy in war zones, fighting wars.
- I mean, we're going to talk about the Vietnam veteran ribbons and all the other wars that we're in.
- We got all other wars that we're in.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- be able to provide food for homeless shelters as well as those who have been displaced due to a declared
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natural displaced due to a declared natural displaced due to a declared natural
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Legislative Finance Sub Committee Oct 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- any conversations with the executive or with the governor's office around a potential disaster declaration
- these, particularly things that are coming back after decades away, they may warrant a disaster declaration
- So, any conversations with the governor's office about what to do and whether a disaster declaration
- If it's a declared emergency by the governor, we deploy in terms of state active duty.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 17th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Bill 642 by Assembly Member Muratsuchi, an act relating to emergencies and declaring the urgency
- by Assembly Member Wicks, an act relating to state claims and making an appropriation therefor, declaring
- Senate Bill 611 by Senator Richardson and others, an act relating to land use and declaring the urgency
- Caballero, an act relating to payment of claims against the state and making an appropriation therefor, declaring
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved procedural motions including suspension of rules for same-day action on certain bills and removal of several measures from the consent calendar. Members also introduced guests and interns from their districts and offices. The chamber then moved through a large number of second- and third-reading items, with many bills deemed read and amendments deemed adopted, and several items passed or retained on file without debate.
On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 104, a budget measure making technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and extending loan repayment terms for two Imperial County hospitals, and to AB 138, which ratified additional collective bargaining agreements and related addenda. Members also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1114 on private ambulance toll fee waivers, AB 642 on emergencies, AB 1051 on state highways, AB 1533 appropriating funds for state claims, SB 611 on housing and land-use litigation delays, SB 251 appropriating funds to pay claims against the state, and AB 1459 on hazardous materials regulatory programs. Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition; SB 611 and the claims bills were presented as urgency measures and passed unanimously or near-unanimously.
The consent calendar was adopted after ABs and SBs on the remaining list were approved, and the Assembly also re-referred SB 104 and SB 138 to the Budget Committee and moved SB 773 to the inactive file. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory tributes for James Raymond Bell, a juvenile justice reform advocate, and Gail Yolanda McGowan, followed by notice of committee meetings and an announcement that the House would stand in summer recess and reconvene on August 18, 2025, at 1 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so mandamus, declaratory relief—if they've done an ordinance, they can have it declared.
- The court could declare it illegal because of the way they did it, right? Public hearings, correct.
- mandamus declaratory relief, declaratory relief, if they've done an ordinance, they can have it declared
- , the court could declare it illegal because of the way they did it, right, public hearings, correct,
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 2215, which would clarify that property owners may challenge municipal zoning ordinances that are adopted without following Chapter 211 procedures, and would expressly waive municipal sovereign immunity for declaratory, injunctive, and mandamus actions in those cases. The bill sponsor and witnesses argued it would simply enforce existing notice, hearing, and due process requirements and give landowners a practical remedy when cities fail to comply. Testimony in support came from attorneys and a landowner describing alleged zoning actions in Selma that they said occurred without proper notice or hearings and caused significant financial harm. After questions, the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 2639, which would add disclosure and compensation requirements for local historic designations, including compensation based on the greater of repair/restoration costs or the difference in appraised value with and without the designation. The bill author said it was intended to address situations where historic designation delays or blocks redevelopment and to ensure property owners are fairly compensated. A property owner testified in support, describing an Austin case in which a demolition permit led to historic designation and what he said was a costly forced rehabilitation. Opponents, including a preservation advocate and an East Austin resident, argued the current process is already rigorous, rare, and balanced, and that the bill would undermine cities’ ability to preserve historic places and community heritage.
During closing on SB 2639, the chair raised a concern that Section 3B appeared to apply retroactively to pending cases, which he said could be unconstitutional under the Texas Constitution’s prohibition on retroactive laws. The committee did not resolve that issue during the hearing, and the bill was left pending. The committee then adjourned.