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NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/01/2026)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:33:44.159> card In other words, wiping the memory card In other words, wiping the memory
  • They can reuse it of the memory card.
  • So, a town offtheshelf USB3 memory card.
  • So by wiping all of the internal memory.
  • data that is inside the memory card by wiping it.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Public Service

Transcript Highlights:
  • His name is etched in stone on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C., as well as
  • the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial just outside of this building.
  • unanimously by the town of Rutland, by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and being etched on a memorial
  • Foundation, and his name is etched in stone on that memorial, which sits on this very property right
  • Both memorials are purposed to honor those who were killed in the line of duty, and that criteria for
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held a hearing on May 7, chaired by Senators Mike Brady and Dan Ryan, and heard testimony on a wide range of retirement and benefits bills for public employees and their families. Several bills focused on line-of-duty death or disability benefits for police and firefighters, including Senate Bill 1831 for Joanne Sanji, widow of Rutland Detective John Sanji, whose COVID-19 death was described by family, counsel, and the police chief as a line-of-duty death already recognized by local, state, and federal memorials. Similar support was offered for bills involving the surviving spouse of a State Police officer injured in the line of duty, a Springfield officer injured by a hammer attack during a mental health call, and a bill for a former police officer seeking an increased disability retirement due to PTSD after a traumatic incident. Testimony repeatedly emphasized that these cases had been recognized locally or had already moved through prior sessions, but legislative action was still needed to secure benefits. The committee also heard multiple firefighter-related retirement bills. Representatives and union advocates supported a bill for retired Attleboro Fire Captain Walter Gerton, arguing that an audit and recalculation improperly reduced his pension after retirement and that the correction was requested by the local retirement board. Another bill sought disability retirement for former Westfield firefighter Greg Heath, who testified that Parkinson’s disease has made daily life and family care increasingly difficult; supporters cited studies linking firefighting exposures to Parkinson’s and said the city, retirement board, and local officials backed the measure. The committee also heard testimony for retired Quincy Fire Deputy Chief Kevin Bithrow, who described a Parkinson’s diagnosis following years of exposure at major toxic fires, including the Home Depot and MWRA incidents, and for a related Quincy bill that would treat his retirement as line-of-duty for survivor protection. Additional bills included a proposal to provide flags to next of kin of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty, a bill to resolve employer contribution obligations for the Neshoba Associated Boards of Health in the state retirement system, and several individual retirement or service-credit measures. These included a bill for former State Police gang unit officer David Patterson, a school nurse seeking additional credible service credit for a temporary staffing emergency, and a former Suffolk County sheriff’s deputy seeking an increased disability retirement after a violent inmate assault left him with lasting injuries. Testimony generally came from the affected individuals, family members, municipal officials, retirement boards, and public safety unions, with most speakers urging favorable action and noting that many of the bills had already passed one chamber or had been filed in prior sessions. At the end of the hearing, the committee took no recorded votes on the bills and then adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now returning to motions and resolutions, we have adjourn-in-memory motions.
  • Turning to motions and resolutions, we have adjourn-in-memory motions.
  • Colleagues, I rise today to join in memory of Clarence Jones.
  • So, colleagues, please join me in adjourning the Senate in the memory of Rita Semmel.
  • Please help me adjourn in the memory of Deputy Levi Vargas of the L.A.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 1st, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senators, this is our time to address our adjourn in memory.
  • Senator Becker, you are recognized for your adjourn in memory.
  • Senator Rubio, you are recognized for your adjourn in memory.
  • Colleagues, I ask that we adjourn in her memory. Thank you.
  • Colleagues, I ask that we adjourn in her memory. Thank you.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 11th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, moving on to adjournments in memory.
  • I rise today to adjourn in memory of Norman L.
  • Members, I ask that you adjourn today in the memory of Norman L.
  • Speaker, I ask that we adjourn in memory of the amazing Mr. James McCain.
  • I request that the adjournment in memory be deemed read and printed in the journal.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Jan 13th, 2026

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Whereas she leaves to faithfully cherish her memories her lovingly devoted son Kurt Hatcher, daughter
  • Whereas she leaves to faithfully cherish her memories her lovingly devoted son Kurt Hatcher, daughter
  • Whereas she leaves to faithfully cherish her memories her lovingly devoted son Kurt Hatcher, daughter
  • , her lovingly devoted son her memories, her lovingly devoted son Kurt<00:04:30.240> Hatcher,<
  • will be forever missed, her memory will be forever cherished<00:05:16.479> in<00:05:16.639>
Keywords: 920, all
Summary: The Senate convened and quickly adopted several organizational resolutions: Senate Resolution 1 notifying the House that the Senate was in session, Senate Joint Resolution 2 appointing a committee to notify the Governor, and Senate Joint Resolution 3 appointing a committee to escort the Governor to the joint session. The chamber also recognized Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Founders Day and later adopted a resolution honoring the life of Dorothy Lee “Dot” Hatcher, mother of Senator Kirk Hatcher, after it was read at length. Senators offered personal remarks of condolence and support to Senator Hatcher and his family. The Senate then agreed, without objection, to allow bill introductions throughout the day until 4:00 p.m. It adopted Senate Joint Resolution 5 by Senators Jones and Sessions, which recognizes Pineywoods cattle as an official heritage cattle breed of Alabama. The resolution was taken up immediately and passed by voice vote. Additional floor remarks welcomed new Senator Matt Woods, thanked family members in attendance, and recognized Trip Gudger and the new chief of staff, Connie Row. The chamber also noted that the journal would remain open until 4:00 p.m. for first readings and then recess until the next day, with the session adjourned by voice vote.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The memorial bearing their names outside of the State House is a reminder of their sacrifices.
  • I ask for a moment of silence in memory of the fallen police officers of Massachusetts.
  • Collins from Boston, moves that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in memory of Mrs.
  • I ask for a moment of silence in memory of Mrs. Charlene Roberts Hayden.
  • And the Senate stands adjourned in memory of Mrs.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, adopted several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, and welcomed sixth-grade students from Holy Name School in West Roxbury, along with guests and chaperones. The chamber then took up House No. 4100, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, which was described as addressing a roughly $240 million shortfall in the Group Insurance Commission. Senator Tarr emphasized the urgency of funding the GIC while also urging lawmakers to examine the causes of the deficiency and consider longer-term cost controls. The Senate suspended the rules, ordered the bill to a third reading, passed it to be engrossed, and later received notice that the House had non-concurred in the Senate amendment and appointed a conference committee. The Senate then insisted on its amendment and appointed conferees. The chamber also passed Senate No. 2508, establishing a sick leave bank for Andrew Satera, an employee of the Trial Court. The Senate observed National Law Enforcement Memorial Day with remarks honoring fallen officers and a moment of silence, and later adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Charlene Roberts Hayden, whose life and career in mathematics, software engineering, teaching, and public service were recognized. Finally, the Senate adopted the emergency preamble for H. 4100, passed the bill to be enacted, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • See, Citizens United is about whether Congress and the states could regulate powers that states have
  • See, Citizens United is about whether Congress and the states could regulate powers that states have
  • See, Citizens United is about whether Congress and the states could regulate powers that states have
  • See, Citizens United is about whether Congress and the states could regulate powers that states have
  • See, Citizens United is about whether Congress and the states could regulate powers that states have
Bills: HF4133, HF3419
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Passed by Congress in the summer of 2025, HR 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, contains significant
  • Passed by Congress in the summer of 2025, HR 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, contains significant
  • Passed by Congress in the summer of 2025, HR 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, contains significant
  • Passed by Congress in the associations.
  • Passed by Congress in the summer<00:03:15.120> of<00:03:15.280> 2025,<00:03:16.080>
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) May 23rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I say Texas Oysters for Memorial Day weekend, and with With that, Mr.
  • Highway 83 in Mission as the Corporal Speedy Spiricueta Memorial Highway.
  • Members, we have a memorial resolution.
  • Of course, we want to memorialize Eva Morales. The teacher, she was 44.
  • Highway 281 in Blanco and Burnet as the McElroy Family Memorial Highway.
Bills: SB203, SB317, SB731, SB801, SB823, SB867, SB1232, SB1380, SB1798, SB2082, SB2603, SB2607, SB2717, SB2797, SB2841, SB2919, SB3074, HB2, HB6, HB18, HB43, HB47, HB120, HB143, HB149, HB171, HB180, HB285, HB305, HB449, HB647, HB742, HB748, HB908, HB1024, HB1240, HB1306, HB1397, HB1443, HB1445, HB1533, HB1866, HB1902, HB2001, HB2011, HB2026, HB2282, HB2355, HB2402, HB2434, HB2440, HB2492, HB2516, HB2518, HB2560, HB2674, HB2688, HB2697, HB2712, HB2713, HB2715, HB3153, HB3161, HB3421, HB3424, HB3464, HB3486, HB3510, HB3627, HB3966, HB3986, HB4042, HB4044, HB4076, HB4263, HB4384, HB4396, HB4413, HB4426, HB4429, HB4945, HB4996, HB5033, HB5246, HB5436, HB5515, HB5667, SJR5, SB3, SB4, SB9, SB20, SB21, SB23, SB27, SB33, SB34, SB40, SB75, SB213, SB269, SB379, SB458, SB528, SB647, SB648, SB650, SB681, SB740, SB840, SB843, SB924, SB1061, SB1120, SB1121, SB1150, SB1188, SB1198, SB1202, SB1253, SB1318, SB1333, SB1405, SB1423, SB1535, SB1566, SB1574, SB1621, SB1709, SB1789, SB2037, SB2078, SB2268, SB2544, SB2570, SB2601, SB2778, SB1, SB17, SB260, SB509, SB1506, SB1637, SB1833, SB2155, SB2308, HB2525, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB1749, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3038, SB3045, SB1538, SB3071, SB3065, SB823, SB3062, SB3074, SB1380, HJR133, HB2715, HB2, HB26, HB388, HB2712, HB1633, HB685, HB1606, HB1458, HB1240, HB2791, HB1397, HB2061, HB647, HB4738, HB2563, HB128, HB766, HB2259, HB2358, HB4384, HB748, HB5180, HB3806, HB3804, HB3803, HB1522, HB3597, HB1612, HB4224, HB1314, HB1237, HB3126, HB2856, HB3114, HB3505, HB5652, HB2025, HB3395, HB18, HB2516, HB2713, HB24, HB519, HB609, HB1592, HB120, HB1533, HB2421, HB2273, HB2464, HB2011, HB5084, HB3424, HB4396, HB43, HB5686, HB2518, HB4310, HB180, HB149, HB4945, HB2434, HB3161, HB3745, HB4044, HB5155, HB5667, HB4996, HB2697, HB2492, HB2355, HB2282, HB2001, HB1902, HB1866, HB1445, HB1443, HB1306, HB1024, HB908, HB305, HB285, HB449, HB171, HB47, HB3464, HB2637, HB4263, HB5436, HB4429, HB3986, HB3966, HB3510, HB2560, HB2026, HB2688, HB4076, HB5246, HB3487, HB3486, HB4226, HB216, HB742, HB2402, HB143, HB5033, HB4413, HB4042, HB2440, HB4426, HB49, HB4112, HB3233, HB2310, HB5515, HB3627, HB2674, HB322, HB1481, HB126, HB3062, HB3421, HB3180, HB2530, HB2524, HB1916, HB3153, HB5650, HB4894, HB3120, HB1629, HB103, HB3234, HB3680, HB5698, HB3171, HB5693, HB2694, HB5664, HB3732, HB2508, HB2293, HB1991, HB2014, HB5331, HB5247, HB4751, HB4690, HB4668, HB4464, HB4395, HB4063, HB3833, HB3623, HB3214, HB3512, HB3250, HB3016, HB2520, HB2221, HB2213, HB3824, HB2067, HB1732, HB1562, HB700, HB1545, HB252, HB146, HB5596, HB1851, HB3619, HB3071, HB3556, HB851, HB4230, HB5320, HB5651, HB5670, HB5665, HB5437, HB5679, HB5699, HB5661, HB5662, HB5654, HB5672, HB5656, HB5149, HB4903, HB4743, HB4666, HB4377, HB4535, HB4129, HB3812, HB3801, HB3595, HB3057, HB2035, HB721, HB35, HB346, HB2974, HB2512, HB5695, HB5694, HB5671, HB5674, HB5688, HB1586, HB5154, HB2038, HB163, HB413, HB3463, HB3185, HB2761, HB2593, HB2348, HB2073, HB1828, HB1422, HB75, HB1871, HB108, HB2306, HB2017, HB1135, HB144, HB3689, HB5308, HB101, HB2193, HB5666, HB5677, HB5682, HB5680, HB5658, HB5696, HB4144, HB3159, HB3254, HB3866, HB3010, HB4520, HB3642, HB3928, HB3815, HB2686, HB2012, HB1960, HB227, HB654, HB1690, HB2128, HB4158, HB4530, HB4630, HB5659, HB1523, HB2078, HB2427, HB145, HB1973, HB3333, HB3697, HB3546, HB3225, HB3181, HB3133, HB3053, HB2885, HB2820, HB2294, HB2253, HB1661, HB1506, HB1234, HB640, HB621, HB551, HB521, HB493, HB272, HB229, HB223, HB201, HB186, HB119, HB2080, HB2818, HB5394, HB4795, HB4466, HB4454, HB3940, HB3749, HB3151, HB3284, HB1403, HB1106, HB2844, HB2851, HB1500, HCR141, HCR118, HCR127, HCR40, HCR59, HCR10, HCR135, HCR142, HCR9, HCR76, HCR108, SB823, SB1380, SB3074, HB47, HB143, HB149, HB171, HB285, HB305, HB449, HB742, HB908, HB1024, HB1240, HB1397, HB1443, HB1533, HB1866, HB1902, HB2001, HB2011, HB2355, HB2402, HB2434, HB2440, HB2492, HB2560, HB2688, HB2697, HB2712, HB3153, HB3161, HB3421, HB3424, HB3464, HB3486, HB3510, HB3986, HB4042, HB4076, HB4263, HB4413, HB4426, HB4429, HB4945, HB4996, HB5246, HB5515, HB2, HB2282, HB3627, HB5033, SR560, SR561, HB1904, HB2240, HB3686, HB3793, HB4202, HB1904, HB2240, HB3686, HB3793, HB4202
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 2/17/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let us thank those who continue to protect and serve as we honor the sacrifice and memory of Officers
  • the sacrifice and memory of police officers<00:14:35.079> rugi<00:14:35.560> and<00:14
  • As a former Burnsville police officer, I too wanted to stand today in honor of the memory of Officers
  • <00:16:44.199> of<00:16:44.480> Officer<00:16:45.000> rugi silence in memory
  • of Officer rugi silence in memory of Officer rugi officer<00:16:46.399> Eland<00:16:47.199>
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 23rd, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Adjournments in memory. The quorum call is still in place.
  • I rise to adjourn in memory. Thank you, Mr. Speaker and members.
  • I rise to adjourn in memory of John E.
  • I respectfully request we adjourn in the memory of John E. Brison.
  • All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the previous day’s journal. Procedural motions were adopted to allow certain members to speak on adjournment in memory and to host guests on the floor, and the chamber suspended Joint Rule 61 to allow the Appropriations Committee to meet and consider AB 1533. The majority leader also requested that SB 272 and HR 44 be removed from the consent calendar. The main floor action was the Assembly’s Pride Month observance, centered on HR 43, which recognizes June 2025 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward and members of several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing LGBTQ+ history, civil rights, community contributions, and current political attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. Assembly Member DeMaio spoke in opposition, arguing the resolution was divisive and included controversial policy references. After debate, 49 coauthors were added and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then held a Pride Month ceremony honoring 14 distinguished individuals for contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, followed by guest introductions recognizing APICA fellows, family members, educators, and community leaders. The Assembly later adopted the consent calendar, with SB 61, SB 66, SB 846, SB 229, and SCR 3 approved, and then heard adjournment-in-memory tributes for John E. Brison and former Assembly Member William T. Bagley. The House adjourned until Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9 a.m.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Miranda, moves that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in the memory of Lenz Arthur Joseph.
  • Miranda, moves that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in the memory of Lenz Arthur Joseph.
  • I rise today, May 28, 2025, with profound sorrow to ask that the Senate adjourn in memory of a beloved
  • May his memory inspire us all to hold our children a little closer.
  • It asks for a moment of silence in memory of Lenz Arthur Joseph.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Lenz Arthur Joseph, a five-year-old Hyde Park child whose death was described as a tragic loss to his family, school, and community. Senators offered condolences and a moment of silence was observed. The chamber also recognized several guests, including students and scholarship recipients from the Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program and visitors from River Valley Charter School and Fall River’s Green School. The main legislative business was Senate 2521, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill providing about $189 million for early education and care providers so they could receive June child care financial assistance payments. The minority leader questioned why the deficiency had arisen so late in the fiscal year and asked about preventing similar shortfalls. The Ways and Means chair responded that the bill was time-sensitive, that such supplemental appropriations are common for caseload-driven accounts, and that the House had already passed the measure. He also reported that FY25 revenues were about $1.1 billion above benchmark, though most of that was restricted Fair Share revenue or excess capital gains. The Senate took a roll-call vote on engrossment, and the bill passed to be engrossed by a vote of 39-0. The Senate then agreed to a conference committee on the FY26 budget bill, House 4001, after insisting on its amendment. It also adopted resolutions recognizing the Massachusetts-Hokkaido sister-state relationship and the Concord-Nani sister-city anniversary. The chamber suspended rules to advance a petition to ban DEHP in IV bags and tubing, and it agreed to a House referral change for Senate 2522, a health care petitions bill, sending it to the Judiciary Committee. Finally, the Senate adopted the emergency preamble and passed Senate 2521 to be enacted before adjourning to meet again the following Monday in memory of Lenz Arthur Joseph.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-05-22 - 10:00AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we observe this Memorial Day, let us commit to living the lives that are worthy of their sacrifice
  • Let us hold their memories in our hearts, and let us carry their profound dedication into the work we
  • We carry a collective annual memory.
  • Day, let us As we observe this Memorial Day, let us commit<00:03:53.760> to<00:03:53.880>
  • in our hearts, and let us their memories in our hearts, and let us carry<00:04:00.240> their<
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House opened with a moment of silence, then reported favorable on House Bill 954, relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the town of Stowe, and referred it to Ways and Means. Members then adopted JRS 54, a joint resolution setting weekend adjournment so the two houses would reconvene no later than Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Several announcements followed, including a Memorial Day remembrance, which was journalized, an art project in the card room, and a recognition of Harwood Union High School athletes and one individual champion. The House also heard a farewell and birthday acknowledgment for a departing member from Bennington. The calendar was then announced, with House Bill 932, Senate Bill 325, and Senate Bill 323 slated for consideration. The House suspended rules to take up House Bill 932 immediately and concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment. The bill concerns regulation of forestry under Act 250, and the Stowe member explained the amendment was a narrow technical revision developed with the Land Use Review Board and the Agency of Natural Resources. The House then suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 325, heard a 6-0 committee of conference report on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction, and adopted the report after brief questioning about noise limits. The House also suspended rules to message its action to the Senate forthwith. Senate Bill 323 was postponed to the afternoon session, and the House recessed until 1:00 p.m.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, we want to observe a moment of silence in memory of His Holiness Pope Francis.
  • to suspend Assembly Rule 45.5 to allow Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez to speak on an adjournment in memory
  • Every April 24th, it is illuminated as a beacon of memory and resistance.
  • I had the honor and privilege of visiting the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan last year, and I
  • Every April 24th, it is illuminated as a beacon of memory and resistance.
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.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 3rd, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, members, it is now time to do our adjournments in memory. Quorum call is still in place.
  • Assembly Member Schultz, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory. Yes, thank you, Mr.
  • This morning, I asked that the Assembly adjourn in memory of United States Army Sergeant Edvin F.
  • As we adjourn today in Sergeant Franco's memory, I ask that we remember his service to our country, and
  • The request to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.
Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of guest introductions recognizing FFA students, district staff, public health leaders, and visiting students from local schools. Several members highlighted agriculture education, public health week, and civic education, and one member also announced the birth of a calf before introducing an honored agriculture teacher. The chamber then moved through the daily file, passing over second- and third-reading items and taking up Senate Concurrent Resolution 1, which establishes the joint rules for the 2025-26 legislative session; it was adopted on a 50-14 vote and sent immediately to the Senate. On the consent calendar, Assembly Bill 565, Assembly Bill 708, and Assembly Concurrent Resolution 42 were adopted unanimously, 71-0. ACR 42, relating to adult education, also received 65 co-authors. Additional guest introductions followed, including students from the San Fernando Valley and a Jewish day school, with remarks emphasizing leadership, agriculture, and community service. The Assembly then held an adjournment in memory for U.S. Army Sergeant Edvin F. Franco of Glendale, who died in a training accident in Lithuania. Members honored his military service, awards, and family. The house announced its next schedule and adjourned until Monday, April 7 at 1 p.m.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

SENATE CONVENES Apr 29th, 2026

Arkansas All Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Colleagues, I come before you to present House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001.
  • in memory of Bishop Kenneth Robinson.
  • Colleagues, I would ask for a favorable vote for our House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001.
  • All those in favor of House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001 and in respectful memory of Bishop Kenneth
  • House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001 is concurred in. Thank you, colleagues.
Keywords: 1204, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 23rd, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Maria became a OneLegacy ambassador to honor the memory of her son.
  • Maria became a one legacy ambassador to honor the memory of her son.
  • Members, we're moving on to adjournments in memory. The quorum call is lifted.
  • Assembly Member Haney, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
  • All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Rules and Administration - 05/12/25

Rules and Administration

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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Collins, moves that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in memory of Mr.
  • memories, thinking they had defeated a monstrous disease.
  • The Senate will stand in a moment of silence in memory of Christian Jose Barros.
  • The Senate will stand in a moment of silence in memory of Christian Jose Vildago Barrows.
  • Adjourned in memory of Mr. Christian Jose Vildago Barros.
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Summary: The Senate met in informal session, beginning with recognition of the Masconomet Regional High School girls varsity soccer team, the 2004 MIAA Division 2 state champions, along with coaches, staff, and visiting House members. Senators offered praise for the team’s accomplishments and presented citations, noting the chamber was in informal session to satisfy the constitutional requirement to meet every 72 hours and to handle limited procedural business before a later budget debate. The Senate then adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Christian Jose Fildago Barros, a young child who had battled a rare neuroblastoma and died on January 13. A moment of silence was observed in his memory. The main legislative action concerned House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. Senator Rodrigues offered an amendment to replace the bill’s text with Senate Document 16, and the Senate suspended the rules to take up an order setting the bill for a second reading on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with amendments due electronically by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11. The order was adopted, placing H.58 on the Orders of the Day for Wednesday. The Senate also adopted an order to meet again on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in formal session, then adjourned.