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• And whereas Sergeant Thurman was a veteran of World War II, a survivor of Iwo Jima, and one of just a
• And whereas Sergeant Thurman was a veteran of World War II, a survivor of Iwo Jima, and one of just a
• , impacted the outcome of the war, impacted the outcome of the war, provided<00:37:41.599> supplies
• And whereas after World War II, Sergeant Thurman had a successful career as an architect and designer
• > the<00:55:27.599> general legislative declaration one, the general legislative declaration

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Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 11, 2026 journal, and received committee reports. Judiciary reported Senate Bills 84, 11, 15, and 37 favorably with amendments or referrals, while SB 73 was postponed indefinitely; Transportation and Energy reported Senate Resolution 001 for final action. The chamber also took up a personal privilege recognizing the PBLO leadership program and its 2026 class, and later honored former state senator John Kafalas. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 11, designating a portion of US Highway 34 as the Sergeant John Jack Thurman Memorial Highway. The resolution, read at length, detailed Thurman’s World War II service at Iwo Jima and his later civic contributions. The resolution passed 34-0 with one excused, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. On third reading, Senate Bill 19, concerning local early childhood infrastructure and expanding the role of early childhood councils, passed 31-3 with one excused. On second reading, Senate Bill 74, addressing the penalty for excessive claims in public construction performance bond disputes, was explained as aligning public and private project treatment and passed the Committee of the Whole, then the Senate, and was ordered engrossed for third reading. Senate Bill 16, prohibiting discharge of pre-production plastic materials, drew debate over environmental harms, existing law, enforcement, penalties, and impacts on industry; several amendments were adopted, including clarifying definitions and a legislative declaration, and the bill ultimately passed second reading 23-11 with one excused. Senate Bill 34, expanding participation by members of the Auraria Board of Directors advisory committees, also passed second reading after an amendment correcting the committee report; supporters cited broader representation for faculty and students, while opponents warned of politicizing the board.

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• How can we move away from world wars and towards world peace?
• Chicanos and Chicanas have also proudly served in our military during World War II.
• During World War II, nearly half a million Hispanic Americans served.
• Thousands served during the Vietnam War.
• I rise today in strong support of H.R. 56 declaring August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month.

Summary: The Assembly met on July 17, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through a long ceremonial and floor session. The chamber recognized the 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellows, the 2024-25 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows, and the 2025 Assembly Fellows, and also heard guest introductions honoring Brad Webb of Legislative Counsel, youth advocates supporting AB 1231, the Live Oak Lady Lions softball team, the new UC President J.B. Milliken, the Rohnert Park 11-and-under Cal Ripken All-Star team, and arts leaders from Auburn. The Assembly also took up several procedural motions, including removing some bills from the consent calendar and noting absences. On the floor, members adopted ACR 12 designating November 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day, with broad support and 66 co-authors, and later adopted H.R. 56 recognizing August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month, with 65 co-authors. The Assembly also adopted ACR 101 naming a portion of State Highway Route 46 the James Dean Memorial Highway, and H.R. 50 proclaiming November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, with members emphasizing survivor support and prevention. In each case, authors and supporters highlighted the cultural, historical, or public-safety significance of the measures. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments on several bills, including AB 359 on the Political Reform Act, AB 594 on student health insurance protections, AB 1085 banning license plate obstruction devices and penalizing sellers, AB 1286 on public employment transparency, and AB 1505, the Agriculture Committee omnibus bill. AJR 14, urging federal attention to the impact of tariffs on California ports, passed 44-1 after debate over trade policy and port jobs. AJR 17, calling for modernization of immigration law and a pathway to lawful status for long-term undocumented residents, passed 47-7 after extensive debate focused on immigrant families, the economy, and federal enforcement actions. The Assembly also adopted the resolutions by voice vote where required and recorded the roll-call results for the joint resolutions.

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• Senate Bill 1175 by Senator Rubio, an act relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974, and declaring
• Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, I'm presenting SB 949, which would declare the Santa Cruz Mountains
• Ladies and gentlemen, the Senate, I'm presenting SB 949, which would declare the Santa Cruz Mountains
• a landscape of state Senator Becker is presenting SB 949, which would declare the Santa Cruz Mountains
• We must teach our children and future generations important lessons from the Vietnam War, including how

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Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then took up Assembly Bill 108, a budget bill providing a one-time $25 million grant program through HCAI for hospitals in immediate financial distress, along with a technical fix for the property tax postponement program. Senators Laird and Jones spoke in support, and the bill passed 36-0 with immediate transmittal. The Senate also adopted several resolutions by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, including SCR 162 recognizing CASA Appreciation Day, SCR 165 designating California Wildfire Preparedness Week, SCR 84 proclaiming California Rail Month, SCR 153 for the National Day of Prayer, SCR 167 recognizing Mother’s Day, and SR 106 memorializing Black April Month. Floor remarks highlighted the work of CASA volunteers, wildfire preparedness and local fire mitigation efforts, the importance of rail to California’s transportation and climate goals, the role of faith and prayer, the contributions of mothers, and the history and sacrifices of Vietnamese refugees and Vietnamese American communities. Most of these measures passed on unanimous roll calls; SCR 153 passed 31-1. The Senate also passed SB 1175, which requires lobbyists to file registration changes directly with the Secretary of State to improve transparency and reduce delays; SB 949, designating the Santa Cruz Mountains as a landscape of statewide significance; SB 1038, strengthening CalPERS audit notification for unions; and SB 965, easing library card access for 16- and 17-year-olds by prohibiting a parent’s physical presence requirement. All of these bills passed on roll calls with no opposition. The consent calendar was then approved, committee announcements were made, and the session ended with an adjournment in memory of Dan Hughes, a former public safety officer and local parks district member.

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• Senate Bill 482 would enhance protections for utility workers during a declared disaster or in areas
• Well, there would have to be a declaration made by the president or the governor or your local municipality
• As long as it's called a declaration. Thank you, Senator. Welcome. You have the questions?
• Mexican cartels are foreign terrorist organizations, and they are waging a war against us from within
• We were fighting a war with enemies embedded in our own ranks.

Summary: The committee heard and laid out a series of criminal justice bills, with public and invited testimony on restitution, juvenile justice, child abuse reporting, public-safety protections, organ trafficking, property fraud, disaster-response worker protections, fentanyl exposure, emergency data disclosure, insurance-fraud investigations, blood warrant execution, human smuggling, and TJJD advocacy access. Several measures drew support from prosecutors, clerks, law enforcement, utility companies, and victims who described real-world harms and delays in current law; opposition or caution came from civil-rights and advocacy groups on bills involving expanded criminal liability, data disclosure, and juvenile-facility access. Most bills were left pending after testimony, with the committee later voting out SB 127 favorably and placing it on the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1666 would streamline restitution payments for parole or mandatory supervision cases by requiring TDCJ to include victim information when forwarding payments, shortening the period before unclaimed funds go to the Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund, and clarifying confidentiality and contact procedures; county clerks supported it as an efficiency measure. SB 2776 would let TJJD disclose certain information, with written consent, to support the Credible Messengers Program, and SB 127 would extend limitations periods for failure-to-report child abuse and concealment offenses, with testimony emphasizing delayed discovery of abuse and the need for accountability. SB 1980 would increase penalties for assaulting or interfering with peace officers, parole officers, and community supervision officers, and SB 456 would raise penalties for organ purchasing/trafficking and create a more specific criminal framework for the offense; both drew strong support from law enforcement and victims. The committee also heard SB 2611 on real property theft and deed fraud, which would create separate offenses for real property theft and fraud, add a ten-year limitations period, require criminal judgments to be filed in county property records, and expand restitution and title-clearing remedies. Witnesses described forged deeds, stolen church and family properties, and long, costly efforts to restore title; county clerks and prosecutors said the bill would help victims and streamline civil remedies. SB 482 would increase penalties for offenses against utility workers during declared disasters or evacuation orders, prompted by reports of threats and assaults during Hurricane Beryl; utility representatives said the bill is needed to keep mutual-aid crews coming to Texas. SB 1234 would add fentanyl to the endangerment statute for vulnerable people, while SB 816 would allow providers to disclose electronic data in immediate life-threatening situations; both drew support from prosecutors and criticism from civil-rights advocates concerned about overbreadth and liability protections.

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• And like so many veterans of his War.
• He played a major role in the war. And after the war, he... water.
• And when the US entered World War water.
• World War II veterans, heroes. World War II veterans, heroes.
• , the aftermath of the civil war, the aftermath of the civil war, the<07:45:39.760> naent<

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• It that served overseas in World War II.
• hands from the declarant to the board.
• <02:03:14.719> gets reserve study before the declarant gets reserve study before the declarant
• <02:03:24.159> changes upon the time the declarant changes upon the time the declarant changes
• <02:03:27.360> to hands to uh from from the declarant to hands to uh from from the declarant

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Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused. The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended. The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.

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• President Trump declared a national emergency and deployed the military to the border to slow down that
• The Chair declares the House in recess until noon today.
• The Chair declares the House in recess until noon today. e e e e e e e e e e e e [No audible speech;
• In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war and terrorism continues.
• That is what will come from the left's overzealous war on oil and gas production.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• As the settings of battles spanning from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, these historic sites
• :59.920> no<03:31:00.160> longer and War of 1812 battlefields no longer and War of 1812
• and the Mexican-American War.
• , the War of 1812, and the Civil War.
• War and the MexicanAmerican<03:34:03.120> War,<03:34:03.920> two<03:34:04.319> priv

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Often called the forgotten war, the Korean War must never be forgotten because it is the only war that
• While that war was brief and Gulf War.
• war in Vietnam. war in Vietnam.
• that we were at war. that we were at war.
• We will not go to war this day. We will not go to war."

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Summary: The House convened for Military Appreciation Day with a color guard presentation, the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance led by military veterans, and a quorum call. The journal from the prior day was approved, and the chamber then moved out of order to consider a series of resolutions honoring military service and veterans. All of the resolutions taken up in this segment were adopted by recorded vote, generally with unanimous support and no opposing votes, with several members named as co-sponsors after passage. The first resolutions recognized military service broadly and by community: HJR 1004 honored military members, veterans, POWs, MIAs, and Gold Star families; HJR 1005 recognized African-American veterans; HJR 1006 recognized Latina and Latino veterans; HJR 1007 honored Native American veterans and communities; HJR 1008 honored women veterans and women serving in the armed forces; HJR 1009 focused on veterans mental health awareness and proclaimed Military and Veterans Appreciation Day; HJR 1010 honored Colorado veterans of the Vietnam War; HJR 1011 marked the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II and honored Colorado veterans who served in that war; and HJR 1012 honored Korean War veterans. Each was adopted with overwhelming support, typically 59 or 60 ayes and no no votes. The chamber also adopted HJR 1013 honoring Persian Gulf War veterans, HJR 1014 honoring post-9/11 veterans, HJR 1015 recognizing the 58th anniversary of the capture of the USS Pueblo and calling for its return, and HJR 1016 honoring the 10th Mountain Division and Camp Hale. After the votes, the House recessed for sponsor remarks. Speakers from both chambers and invited guests gave tributes emphasizing sacrifice, family service, historical discrimination faced by African-American and Latino veterans, the contributions of Native American code talkers and tribal communities, the importance of mental health support for veterans, and remembrance of Gold Star families and those lost in war.

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• It's a war on dignity, a war on Mexicans, a war on Mexican Americans, immigrants, and all diverse communities
• It's a war on more than a war on music.
• , a war on Mexicans, a war on dignity, a war on Mexicans, a war on MexicanAmericans,<00:12:46.040>
• This war must end. With D-Day on time. This war must end.
• World War II.

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• In conclusion, God bless our troops in the global war on terrorism continues.
• <00:20:03.440> Open global war on terrorism continues.
• Open global war on terrorism continues.
• 22.5% making a global trade war. 22.5% making a global trade war.
• Let me be clear. emergency declared by President Trump on emergency declared by President Trump on April

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And I'm here for questions, and I will hand you this declaration.
• Well, it is, and I'm going to give you a declaration that says it is possible.
• Walter Daughtery has seen it, and he provided this declaration and, and validated, yes, it exists for
• I'll be happy to send, um, the court case is actually the numbers on the declaration for the expert.
• and we are anti-war candidates so we know that for your party, yes, we are an anti-war party.

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• It also adds requirements to the concurrent resolution, such as allowing repeal of a declaration by a
• So that means you would need to include something that says, for example, the Civil War amendments, the
• amendments since the Civil War.
• The Declaration of Independence explains why: all experience hath shown that man and mankind are more
• Veterans of Foreign Wars, or VFW posts, are a place for veterans to find hope and community, to fight

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

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• c> fallen<03:16:04.560> gang has declared the fallen gang has declared the fallen gang practitioners
• <03:41:38.239> on American troops in the global war on American troops in the global war on
• <03:56:27.920> effort, aspects to the Russian war effort, aspects to the Russian war effort
• . one, the chair declares the House in one, the chair declares the House in recess<04:53:26.798> until
• middle with one of the worst trade wars middle with one of the worst trade wars we've<08:06:47.840

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Last week, President Trump issued an executive order to prioritize the development of the U.S. war fighter
• President Trump has the US war fighter.
• Pursuant to clause 12A of rule one, the Chair declares the House in recess until 2 p.m. today.
• Passage of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act is a declaration of our own common values.
• <03:43:32.720> of stabilization act is a declaration of stabilization act is a declaration

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• and continue to donate hundreds of millions of dollars throughout 2023 and during the Israeli Hamas war
• , it tends to be used as a weapon of war.
• , and you saw our institution and the authors of the Great Barrier Declaration, including, I think, the
• Are we, is this still the same, are we still in the period between after World War II? To today?
• purposes of fighting wars, that we're doing that for good reason.

Keywords: fiscal responsibility, government waste, foreign aid, funding resolution, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed government spending and foreign aid, with a particular emphasis on perceived wasteful expenditures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a funding resolution for the committee, which received unanimous support from the members present. The chair noted a quorum at the beginning of the meeting, signaling that the committee was ready to conduct its business. Discussions highlighted ongoing debates concerning fiscal responsibility and the necessity of legislative oversight, notably regarding foreign aid allocations and their implications for domestic fiscal health.

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• United States faces the most dangerous security environment it has ever faced. entered since World War
• First, border security is a priority. and I agree with his decision to declare a national emergency at
• with international war criminals.
• He declared February Black History Month.
• Currently, there are 30 law-of-war detainees, 15 law-of-war detainees, and then approximately 68 other

Keywords: national security, China, Russia, cybersecurity, border security, military deployment, transnational crime, defense modernization, military strategy

Summary: In this meeting, key topics included national security concerns with an emphasis on threats from China, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations. Senior military officials provided testimony on the evolving risks posed by these adversaries, particularly focusing on cybersecurity and advancements in weaponry. The discussion highlighted the importance of a cohesive strategy among government departments to effectively respond to the challenges presented by these threats, emphasizing the need for modernization in defense capabilities. Committee members grilled the witnesses on border security and the implications of deploying military resources in domestic operations.

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• So a presidential declaration in our state is declared and what it says is, notwithstanding any provision
• , we don't get a presidential declaration.
• been declared been declared by<01:54:06.000> the<01:54:06.239> governor by the governor
• Um this one famous declaration intended.
• In a presidential declaration, there are specific dates set within the declaration determining the time

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Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the February 20, 2026 journal, and then moved into Committee of the Whole for second reading of bills on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 85, concerning military protection orders in domestic violence cases, and Senate Bill 25, concerning land survey monumentation, were both adopted on the consent calendar and later reported out as amended and placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. The chamber also briefly recognized the Denver Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and welcomed a visiting family member of a sergeant during moments of personal privilege. The committee then took up Senate Bill 5, which creates a state court remedy for violations of federal constitutional rights during immigration enforcement. Senators Weissman and Gonzalez supported the bill, arguing it is meant to protect constitutional rights and provide a civil remedy when those rights are violated. Senator Gonzalez urged a strong vote in favor, while Senator Weissman explained the bill’s scope and later supported amendments as technical or clarifying changes. Two amendments to SB 5 were debated at length and both were defeated. Amendment L004, offered by Senator Baisley, would have required that a violation be done “knowingly and intentionally”; supporters argued it would add fairness and guard against frivolous claims, while opponents said it would raise the burden for injured people and was unnecessary because the bill already concerns federal constitutional rights. Amendment L005, offered by Senator Lon, would have barred claims where the plaintiff provoked the conduct; supporters said it would protect self-defense and limit abuse of the bill, while opponents called it victim-blaming and said it would undermine accountability. Both amendments failed on voice votes, and debate on the bill continued.

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• It was not a spoiler war.
• ,<00:11:10.000> they It was considered a spoiler war, they It was considered a spoiler war
• And a number of was not a spoiler war.
• <02:02:32.800> itself Hampshire legislature declares itself Hampshire legislature declares
• on, a civil war.

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• He was captured as a prisoner of war and was in a re-education camp for 20 years.
• World War II where Americans, Japanese World War II where Americans, Japanese Americans<02:07:14.079>
• And it’s disheartening to see that America is at war with America. We are at war with each other.
• SEE THAT AMERICA is at war with America. SEE THAT AMERICA is at war with America.
• WE ARE AT WAR WITH EACH OTHER. WE ARE AT WAR WITH EACH OTHER.

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Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 006 on immigration. The resolution reaffirmed support for immigrant Coloradans, emphasized their economic and cultural contributions, and called for transparent, accountable federal immigration enforcement, including an end to masked or unidentified enforcement tactics and limits on actions near schools, clinics, courthouses, faith spaces, and other sensitive locations. It also urged humane federal immigration reform, stronger state transparency tools, and protection of First Amendment rights and peaceful protest. Representative Joseph and Representative Brics spoke in strong support of the resolution, arguing that immigrants are integral to Colorado and that aggressive enforcement has caused fear, family separation, and harm in communities. They cited examples of alleged federal overreach and personal stories of affected constituents to argue for dignity, accountability, and reform. Representative Baron opposed the resolution as written, saying some parts were acceptable but others were too partisan; he offered an amendment that would emphasize legal immigration, federal authority over immigration enforcement, and a more bipartisan framing. The amendment debate centered on whether the proposal was truly bipartisan and whether the resolution should be narrowed to focus on legal immigration and federal jurisdiction. Supporters of the amendment said it better reflected shared values and legal realities, while resolution sponsors rejected the changes and asked for a no vote. The transcript ends during continued debate over the amendment, with no final vote on the resolution or amendment shown in the excerpt.