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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• landmarks, launched institutions like the San Francisco Opera and the Bank of Italy, which is the Bank of America
• bill that will make our roads more safe and will save lives all across the state of California. in America
• Eight of the ten cities in America with the highest rate of per capita fatality are right here in this

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• This is the untold and future story of so many people from across America and on the greater East Side
• This is the untold and future story of so many people from across America and on the greater East Side
• This is the untold and future story of so many people from across America and on the greater East Side
• Immigrants come to America to start a new life for their families, but they often face unique challenges
• Patricia Aglar continued: Immigrants come to America to start a new life for their families, but they

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• I know there's a big effort. to make America healthy again and we're going to work to make Texas healthy
• practices on the in Rio Grande City There's a very virulent strain of tuberculosis prevalent in Central America
• So with the influx of aliens that have come from that area, from Central America, from the Caribbean,
• but more especially Central America have you have you seen a rise?
• Is there any place in America, it seems like this is. going on in Europe.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

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Summary: The Senate first took up a committee report recommending suspension of Joint Rule 12 so several Senate petitions could be referred to their respective committees. The chamber suspended Rule 36 to consider the matter immediately, adopted the suspension of Joint Rule 12, and referred the petitions as recommended. The Senate then considered House No. 4399, an act amending the charter of the town of Middleton. Senator Tarr offered an amendment striking the bill’s text and replacing it with the language in Senate Document No. 3053; the amendment was adopted, and the bill as amended was passed to be engrossed. The Senate also briefly recognized visiting guests during the session. Later, the Senate took up House No. 4621, changing the name of the Board of Selectmen in Boylston to Select Board. The bill passed to be enacted and was ordered signed by the President and laid before the Governor. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the following Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourned.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

Summary: The House convened in special session after opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the reading of Governor DeSantis’s proclamation calling the Legislature into special session from June 1 to June 3, 2026. A quorum was established with 96 members voting. No bills, resolutions, messages, or committee reports were on the desk at the time of the floor session. The Speaker announced the schedule for the special session, saying the State Affairs Committee would meet later that afternoon to consider the property tax bill and related policy, followed by the Rules and Ethics Committee that evening. The House then adopted a motion to receive reports, adjourn for committee and other House business, and reconvene Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. or upon call of the Chair.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it Angela

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• Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

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• To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under

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Summary: The House briefly convened, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and received a committee report from the Temporary Committee on Rules recommending adoption of a resolution filed by Representative Sabadosa honoring Barbara LaMontaine for her service to the Commonwealth. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolution by voice vote. The chamber then recognized several visiting groups and achievements, including the Tri-County Cougars football team for winning the MIAA Small School State Vocational Super Bowl, the Westborough girls varsity volleyball team for its third consecutive Division II state championship, and the Wellesley High School girls swim team for its fifth Division II state swim and diving championship. Members of the House Asian Caucus also offered remarks recognizing Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. No substantive legislation was debated. The House took a brief recess, then adopted an order to adjourn and subsequently adjourned to meet Monday at 11:00 a.m. in an informal session.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands

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Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then acted on a Rules Committee report recommending suspension of Joint Rule 12 for several petitions, including proposals on LGBTQIA+ parent advisory councils in public schools, school safety, and ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. The House voted to suspend the rules and Joint Rule 12, allowing those petitions to proceed to the named committees. Members also recognized the Weston High School Girls Swim and Dive Team, introduced as guests of Representative Peisch, for winning their third overall and second consecutive MIAA Division 2 state championship. The chamber then observed a moment of silent tribute for Margie Claussen Burgess of Plymouth, honoring her long record of community service, including 23 years on the Plymouth School Committee and work with several local civic organizations. The House adopted an order to adjourn on Thursday at 11 a.m. and approved a special adjournment in memory of Nicholas J. Costello, who served in both the House and Senate. The House then voted to adjourn and will next meet Thursday at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

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Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, then took up and adopted a resolution commending Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders awareness advocates. The resolution described these as rare connective tissue disorders that are often difficult to diagnose and can be lifelong, debilitating, or life-threatening, and noted the Governor’s May 2024 proclamation recognizing awareness month for these conditions. The Senate then received a House petition from Calling M. Gary concerning credit card surcharges. By unanimous consent, Joint Rule 12 was suspended and the petition was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. The Senate also considered a Ways and Means report on House No. 4151, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, and by unanimous consent suspended the rules to order the bill to a third reading. Finally, the Senate adopted an order setting the next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and dispensing with the printing of a calendar. The Senate then adjourned until that time.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands

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Summary: The Senate adopted two resolutions: one honoring the Honorable David T. Donnelly for his service to the Commonwealth, and another commending amateur radio operators for Amateur Radio Week and ARRL Field Day. The chamber then took up several House measures, including two bills establishing sick leave banks for Massachusetts Department of Transportation employees Daniel Yende and Mark Kratman; both were advanced to a third reading after the rules were suspended. The Senate also suspended General Rule 12 and referred a House petition by James J. O’Day concerning access and continuity of care to specialists in hospital services for eligible individuals to the Committee on Public Health. Later, the Committee on the Judiciary reported a bill, Senate No. 2522, related to strike and health care protection in the Commonwealth, ought to pass, and the Senate referred it to the Committee on Ways and Means after suspending the rules. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in a formal session with a calendar, and then adjourned.

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• Pledge leader: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic

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Summary: The Senate opened with the pledge of allegiance and then took up a committee report from the Committee on Rules of the Two Branches recommending suspension of Joint Rule 12 for a petitioned bill by Michael D. Brady establishing a firefighter staffing grant program. The Senate also suspended Rule 36 to consider the matter forthwith and referred the bill to the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. The chamber then acted on several bills from the Orders of the Day. It ordered to a third reading a Senate bill authorizing the grant of easements or takings of certain parcels of land to the City of Boston, and it passed to be engrossed House Bill 4602, which increases the membership of the select board in the town of Monson after a title change by the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading. After a brief recess, the Senate received House Bill 5280, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill. The House had non-concurred with the Senate amendment and appointed a conference committee; the Senate voted to insist on its amendment and appointed its own conferees. The Senate also took up House Bill 5317 concerning easements or takings of certain parcels of land in Boston, suspended the rule to consider it forthwith, and ordered it to a third reading. The session ended with adoption of an adjournment order and adjournment until Tuesday at 11 a.m.

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• “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

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Summary: The Senate took up several bills out of the orders of the day and advanced them on third reading. These included Senate No. 2574, providing accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of a former Boston firefighter; Senate No. 2652, authorizing Taunton to establish a separate billing rate for water supply to manufactured housing communities; House No. 86, allowing recall of elected offices in Sharon; and Senate No. 2110, designating the last week in April as Building Trades Recovery Week. In each case, the Senate voted aye with no opposition and passed the bills to be engrossed. The chamber also considered two additional bills and passed them to be enacted: one concerning a fire district and House No. 4859, authorizing the town of Ludlow to pay a certain unpaid bill. These measures were approved without recorded opposition and were to be signed by the President and sent to the Governor. At the close of business, Senator O'Connor offered and the Senate adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and to dispense with printing a calendar. The Senate then adjourned accordingly.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

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Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine and local matters. It adopted an emergency preamble for House No. 4643, authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convey a parcel of land in Stoneham, and later passed that bill to be enacted. The chamber also adopted a resolution commending the New England Hemophilia Association for recognizing March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month. The Senate passed House No. 4502, amending the town manager act of Arlington, to be engrossed. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 on several House petitions so they could be referred to the appropriate committees. In addition, the Senate concurred in a further House amendment to House No. 3898, the Natick home rule charter bill, after suspending the rules to take it up immediately. Before adjourning, the Senate adopted an order setting its next meeting for Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and dispensing with the printing of a calendar. Senator Tarr then moved to adjourn, and the Senate adjourned accordingly.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

Summary: The House convened in special session with 96 members present, establishing a quorum. The meeting opened with prayer by Representative Andrade and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Valdez. The clerk then read Governor Ron DeSantis’s proclamation calling the Legislature into special session from June 1 to June 3, 2026. No bills, resolutions, committee reports, messages from the Senate, or other legislative items were on the desk. The Speaker announced the schedule for the special session, saying the State Affairs Committee would meet that afternoon to consider a property tax bill and related policy, followed by the Rules and Ethics Committee later in the evening. The House planned to return to the floor the next morning to take up both measures. Representative Garrison moved that the House receive reports and adjourn for committee and other House business, reconvening Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. or upon call of the Chair. The motion was approved, and the House adjourned.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

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