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• So that was in 1978. and for state. Um I uh introduced myself and for state.
• halls of the Minnesota State Capital. halls of the Minnesota State Capital.
• And then finally, the honor and remember flag is a flag that is eligible to be flown over public buildings
• c> honor and remember flag is a flag that honor and remember flag is a flag that is<00:12:29.920>
• Um for the state of determination.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• uh and our those that serve our state uh and our country,<00:12:31.519> Father<00:12:31.760><
• >> Please join me in the pledge. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
• America of the United States. and she's America of the United States. and she's been<00:14:04.160>
• [singing] that our flag [singing] was<00:15:24.639> still<00:15:25.360> there.
• His wife, Martha, and his son, who is a junior at Mississippi State, Joe Gun, is in town.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 30 January, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation from Pastor Joe Thrasher, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A national anthem was performed by Audrey Mapier, who was also recognized as a page for Senator Frazier. The chamber then dispensed with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill and resolution titles, and there were no messages or petitions. During the calendar, the Senate repeatedly took up items by motion to “pass and retain” across a long list of bills and resolutions, effectively postponing consideration of those measures. No substantive debate on individual bills was recorded in this segment. The body also recognized several guests in the gallery, including the pastor’s family, a newly appointed member of the State Cosmetology Board, and family members of senators. Multiple committee meeting announcements were made for later that day and for Monday, including Appropriations, Agriculture, Business and Financial Institutions, Medicaid, Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Finance, Corrections, Universities and Colleges, Environmental Protection, Judiciary Division A and B, Tourism, Energy, Education, Highways and Transportation, Public Property, Municipalities, Economic and Workforce Development, and Ports and Marine Resources. Senators also requested that the chamber adjourn in memory of several individuals, including Miss Judy Fry, Rico Varnado, Pastor Ivon Lewis, and former state trooper and reverend David Ard. The Senate then voted to stand in recess until the last committee report is filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until Monday at 1 p.m.

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• great time, but want to be able to have folks share before we move forward to adjournment or just flag
• ask them what, in terms of projected issues, or whatever... we move forward to adjournment or just flag
• Yeah, we've also done a state resolution each year, and we plan to do that again, even though I said
• the whole We've also done a state resolution each year, and we plan to do that again, even though I said
• We can make those happen also at the state level as well. So that's a great idea. Okay. Thank you.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Cape Verdean Cultural Commission met to approve the May 11 meeting minutes and receive a legislative update. The commission reported that Senator Miranda’s FY27 budget amendment secured $125,000 for the commission, pending final conference committee and gubernatorial approval, with funds expected to become available in the fall if retained. A separate part of the amendment that would have allowed commissioners to be appointed at any point in the commission’s history was not adopted, leaving one vacancy unresolved for now. The commission then finalized its subcommittee structure. Members discussed the originally proposed communications and outreach, survey and data collection, and fundraising/resource development groups, but after discussion and a motion, the body voted to establish four subcommittees: Communications and Outreach, Survey and Data Collection, Organizational Development, and History and Culture. Members also raised ethics concerns about legislators serving on the fundraising-related group, and the title was broadened to organizational development. The chair asked members to sign up within about two weeks so subcommittees could meet before the next full commission meeting. The meeting also focused on an upcoming visit by President José Neves of Cabo Verde. Commissioners were invited to attend a smaller 10:30 a.m. meeting with the president and delegation, followed by a larger community gathering from 11 a.m. to noon, with capacity limited and RSVPs encouraged. Members emphasized using the visit to reinforce support for the cultural center project and to highlight the importance of Massachusetts’ Cape Verdean diaspora. In public comment, members discussed gathering event listings for Cape Verdean summer celebrations, including Independence Day events, and suggested future meetings could include presentations from other cultural institutions about how they developed their projects. The commission adjourned after a motion and vote.

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• what's happening in the state.
• to be able to support other states in doing so.
• This was a line to the state standards.
• I've had many conversations with many counties, even states throughout the United States.
• , the words that will be flag.

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• and Texas flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it Stan
• And now our beloved state, honor the Stan Kitzman: Texas flag.
• Speaker: State your inquiry. Member: Mr.
• Speaker: State your inquiry. Mr. Harris: Mr.

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• Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.
• To the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under
• Salute, I honor the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to the United States of America, and to the Texas
• , one state proud, one indivisible.
• United States of America.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Thank you, Madam Speaker, and thank you all for the work you do on behalf of this great state.
• Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
• . ...the flag of the United States of America.
• To the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under
• <00:13:09.600> government discretion of the state government discretion of the state government

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it
• state. Mr. Speaker, I yield back. state. Mr. Speaker, I yield back.
• in red states.
• but in red states. but in red states.
• Islands flag tanker advantage suite. Islands flag tanker advantage suite.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
• I pledge the allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it
• Sting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
• Representative, State Representative Don Kohler, passed away on January 1, 2026.
• changing and difficult issues for our state.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• And the United States of America was not.
• We ask that everyone remain standing for the flag salute.
• I pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• No other state has its own dream.
• And others relative to Flag Day.

Keywords: 988, 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 stands
• 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.
• and our state and our people.
• And the United States.

Summary: The Assembly met with a quorum call at the start, then proceeded with Black History Month observances, including a libation ceremony, the Pledge of Allegiance, and remarks emphasizing remembrance, ancestry, and the importance of honoring Black history. The chamber also handled routine procedural matters, including dispensing with the journal, re-referring certain Senate budget items to the Budget Committee, and allowing guest introductions and other unanimous-consent requests. The main floor action was on Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134, recognizing Black History Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the historical contributions of Black Americans, the ongoing effects of slavery and segregation, the need to protect voting rights and education, and the importance of solidarity across communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 74 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 132, declaring February 28 as Rare Disease Day. Members shared personal stories about ALS and other rare diseases, described barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and insurance coverage, and called for more research and support. The resolution received broad bipartisan support, with 71 co-authors added before adoption by voice vote. The chamber then recognized a series of Black History Month Unsung Heroes honorees, including community leaders, health professionals, advocates, and public servants, and later heard additional guest introductions. The meeting concluded with adjournments in memory of Peyton Trilling and John Jackson, followed by announcements and adjournment until February 26 at 9 a.m.

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• If you reside in another state, you should not vote in the state of Florida.
• So you have to pick a state to live in, and you pick a state to live in, and you get to vote in that
• state, and that's the policy of Florida.
• 24th Street, State...
• He said the governor later stated, “We will not allow our state roads to be commandeered for political

Bills: S0174, S1342, S1334, S1362, S1602, S1604

Keywords: transportation, memorial, honorary designation, Miami-Dade, Charlie Kirk, transit-oriented development, housing affordability, mixed-use zoning, urban development, traffic congestion, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud, vertiports, aviation, airport infrastructure, economic development, veterans

Summary: The committee first heard CS for SB 1342 on transit-oriented development by Senator Rouson, which seeks to expand housing near fixed transit corridors by updating TOD definitions and applying Live Local-style land-use principles to those areas. An amendment narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land-use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and added exclusions for environmentally sensitive areas, historic properties, and military installations. Supporters said the bill would increase housing supply near existing infrastructure and maximize the state’s transit investments, while local government groups and city leagues opposed it as a sweeping preemption of local zoning authority that could force high-density development without public hearings or adequate infrastructure planning. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then took up CS for SB 1334 on elections by Senator Grall, which would require documentary proof of citizenship in voter registration and related election processes, update how citizenship is verified through REAL ID and the SAVE database, clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method, and add other election-related changes such as candidate eligibility rules and timelines. Two technical amendments were adopted. During extended questioning, senators raised concerns about how documents would be submitted and stored, whether voters without Florida IDs or REAL IDs—especially students, disabled voters, seniors, and homeless Floridians—could be flagged or burdened, and what fiscal and workload impacts the bill would have on supervisors of elections and state agencies. Supporters argued the bill would streamline verification and reduce duplicate paperwork, while many public speakers and some senators said it would create barriers to voting, increase costs, and risk disenfranchising eligible voters. The transcript ends during debate on the bill, before a final vote is shown. Later, the committee considered CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility by Senator Harrell. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House version and added vertiports and charging systems as eligible projects for public-private partnership funding, with FDOT authorized to fund certain vertiport costs within available resources. The bill drew support from industry and local representatives, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 174, which designates a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and directs FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The bill prompted significant debate over whether Kirk’s legacy warranted a state road designation, with opponents citing his controversial statements and arguing the honor was political and divisive, while supporters said the designation recognizes civic engagement near FIU and is symbolic rather than regulatory. The transcript ends during debate on SB 174, before any final action is shown.

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• Members and guests, please join me in saluting our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag.
• A concurrent memorial urging the President of the United States, the United States Congress, the Department
• and a free country of the United States of America.
• Supreme Court stating that the state of Arizona has defunded, or has not adequately funded, the school

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• If you reside in another state, you should not vote in the state of Florida.
• a felony to vote in both states, or it should be.
• Pick a state to live in, and you pick a state to live in, and you get to vote in that state, and that's
• 24th Street and State Road 90.
• The state can't go around spending millions of dollars.

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 1342, a transit-oriented development bill intended to expand housing near fixed transit corridors. The sponsor said the measure builds on the Live Local Act by reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging private investment around transit investments. An amendment was adopted that narrowed definitions, limited the bill to land use and development regulations, removed a private cause of action, and exempted certain sensitive areas including military installations and environmentally sensitive lands. Supporters argued the bill would increase housing supply and maximize the return on state transit spending, while local government groups and other opponents warned it would preempt local zoning, impose uniform density rules, and create infrastructure, evacuation, and public input concerns. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 1334, an elections bill that would require documentary proof of citizenship in certain voter registration and verification processes, update candidate qualification rules, require U.S. citizen markers on driver licenses and ID cards, and clarify that paper ballots are the primary voting method. Two technical amendments were adopted. The sponsor said the bill would streamline verification by allowing agencies to rely on Real ID and DHSMV records, reduce duplicate documentation, and improve communication between state systems. Senators questioned the fiscal impact, data-sharing procedures, storage of sensitive documents, effects on students, disabled voters, and people without driver licenses or Real IDs. A large number of public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled people, low-income residents, naturalized citizens, and people with name changes, while a smaller number supported it as an election integrity measure. The bill was ultimately not finished in the portion of the transcript provided, but the committee continued taking testimony and questions. Later, the committee took up CS for SB 1362 on advanced air mobility. A strike-all amendment was adopted to align the bill with the House version and authorize FDOT to fund vertiports and charging systems as part of public-private partnerships, including up to 80% of the non-federal share when federal funds are available and up to 100% if FDOT elects to do so. The sponsor framed the bill as helping Florida lead in advanced air mobility, and the measure was reported favorably with support from industry and local government representatives. Finally, the committee heard SB 174, which would designate a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue and direct FDOT to install markers at an estimated cost of $2,400. The sponsor said the designation was tied to Turning Point USA activity at FIU and civic engagement. Several senators objected in debate, arguing Kirk was divisive and that the state should reserve road memorials for figures more broadly deserving of honor; others defended the designation as symbolic and non-regulatory. The transcript ends during the sponsor’s closing remarks, before a final vote is shown.

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• Members, a moment of privilege from this chair prior to the flag salute.
• We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing to join us in the flag salute.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic.
• s birthday as a state holiday that we all celebrate every year.
• of California in this state house is better having been touched by Nate Holden.

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel. On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.

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• Is this pass that they would have only into state parks, state-owned properties?
• <00:06:20.720> parks into state parks into state parks stateowned<00:06:22.800> properties
• I know this is in state government.
• was the first state in the United<00:43:33.920> States<00:43:34.319> to<00:43:35.359>
• Hey, states, what are you doing?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• HB 2268, state trust lands subleases approval.
• Why are we prohibiting state agencies?
• Arizona is a small business state.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• <00:16:17.959> government The base bill in the state government The base bill in the state
• across the state, um want transparency. across the state, um want transparency.
• see the line item totals by state.
• state. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair. state. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair.
• disabilities in our wonderful state. disabilities in our wonderful state.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We'll be working with seven health care systems throughout the state.
• There are so many organizations in this state that say, please ask us.
• There are so many organizations in this state that say, please ask us.
• The sticker is being offered to all state fleet vehicles.
• <00:18:33.360> State >> Thank you. Oh, absolutely. Yeah. State >> Thank you.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• examining you know how uh other states examining you know how uh other states were<00:26:26.760>
• Treasury, the beneficial effects to the state of using depositories within the state, including but
• Treasury, the beneficial effects to the state of using depositories within the state, including but
• <00:32:28.200> Treasury of a depository for the State Treasury of a depository for the State
• using depositories within the state using depositories within the state including<00:32:34.880><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SB 252 on invasive species, which would broaden the Department of Agriculture’s authority to inspect items moved into or within Hawaii, prohibit the sale of pest-infested merchandise, and allow quarantine, treatment, or destruction of affected materials with clarified penalties. Testifiers from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, the Farmers Union, and many others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing gaps in current inspection authority and the need to address high-risk non-agricultural commodities such as outdoor furniture and other cargo that can carry pests like red imported fire ants. Members raised concerns about staffing, inspection capacity, commerce impacts, and whether better manifest descriptions or scanners could help target higher-risk shipments. The chairs recommended passage with Department of Agriculture and technical amendments, and the committees adopted the recommendation. The joint CPN/EDT hearing then took up SB 148 on combat sports, which would create a Hawaii Combat Sports Commission and regulate combat sports while prohibiting no-rules contests. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments on effective dates and later said other jurisdictions generally use a single commission for boxing and MMA. Supporters, including a professional fighter and a longtime advocate, argued the bill would help revive the sport in Hawaii, improve local opportunities, and reduce costs associated with separate commissions; one testifier initially appeared opposed but clarified he was actually in support. Committee members asked about safety, medical coverage, staffing, vacancies, and whether separate commissions could share staff. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including an Attorney General effective-date amendment, amendments from the Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses to increase health-care coverage at fights, and DCCA’s recommendation to unify boxing and MMA under one commission; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted. A later joint CPN/Housing agenda began with SB 69 on deposits of public funds, which would require the Director of Finance to consider the benefits of using in-state depositories, including favorable lending terms for affordable housing. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Hawaii Bankers Association offered comments, and no other testimony or questions were noted before the discussion moved on. The next measure introduced was SB 24 on limited profit housing associations, which would create a regulatory framework and a limited profit housing council; the transcript cuts off as testimony on that bill was beginning.