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• which is, A Time for Truth. oversight of MEDA's foreign relations and representations to the United States
• The United States tech industry is no different.
• Meta built a physical pipeline connecting the United States and China.
• They flagged a potential complication arising from our with the Chinese government.
• Based on their emotional state and if you want to talk about something that is cruel.

Keywords: Meta, Facebook, whistleblower, regulation, China, user data, artificial intelligence, testimony, Congress

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism focused on oversight of Meta's foreign relations and representations to Congress. An essential witness, Sarah Wynne-Williams, a former executive at Facebook, provided testimony outlining significant concerns about the company's practices and its complicity in aiding oppressive regimes. The atmosphere was charged, with ongoing debates about the regulation of big tech companies and the ethical implications of their policies. The committee explored topics such as user data management, whistleblower retaliation, and the need for legislative measures to protect users and enhance accountability in the tech sector. A notable point of contention was Facebook's alleged cooperation with the Chinese government regarding the dissemination of user data and AI tools, leading to serious ethical implications.

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• by Donna Khafer, our legislative chaplain, or remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• We have the Light Group of the World, our churches all around the state.
• The Committee on Education recommends to the Senate the confirmation of John Snyder to the State Board
• The Secretary is instructed to notify the Governor and the Secretary of State of the confirmation.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recorded attendance, approved the journal from April 27, 2026, and heard a point of personal privilege recognizing guests from the Light Group of the World and several pastors from around the state. The body also adopted a motion to extend the second regular session beyond the period authorized by Senate Rule 27, and it noted that House messages and calendar items would be entered into the journal without being read aloud. The chamber then moved to second reading of a large package of 2026-2027 budget and appropriations measures, including the general appropriations act, state budget limitations, and agency-specific bills covering commerce, criminal justice, environment, healthcare, higher education, human services, K-12 education, local government, state properties, revenue, taxation, and transportation. No debate or votes on those bills were recorded in the transcript. The Senate also considered a gubernatorial nomination from the Education Committee. The committee recommended confirmation of John Schneider to the State Board for Charter Schools for a term ending January 21, 2030, and the Senate voted to advise and consent. The ayes prevailed, the confirmation was approved, and the Secretary was instructed to notify the Governor and Secretary of State before the Senate recessed.

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• We pray your blessings on Speaker Perez and all the leadership of our state.
• It is our request that you continue to bless our state and our nation.
• His legacy of service to our state endures. Members, I ask for a moment of silence in his honor.
• Members and visitors in the gallery, please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Representative Plakon’s father, Bartow William Saunders Jr., and for former Speaker John Thrasher, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The journal was approved, a quorum was announced, and there were no Senate messages, committee reports, reconsiderations, third-reading bills, or special-order bills on the desk. The chamber then adopted motions to waive the rules to introduce House Bill 5, House Bill 5017, and House Joint Resolution 5019. Representative Garrison also moved to take up House Concurrent Resolution 1635, which was read twice by title and described as extending the 2025 regular session under Article III, Section 3(d) of the Florida Constitution. HCR 1635 was adopted. The resolution limits the extended session to the General Appropriations Act, the implementing bill, and specified conforming measures, while all other measures are indefinitely postponed and withdrawn as of 12 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025. The House then approved adjournment to allow committee and subcommittee meetings and other House business, to reconvene upon call of the chair.

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• We pray your blessings on Speaker Perez and all the leadership of our state.
• It is our request that you continue to bless our state and our nation.
• His legacy of service to our state endures. Members, I ask for a moment of silence in his honor.
• Members and visitors in the gallery, please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The Speaker recognized recent deaths in the chamber’s community, including Representative Plakon’s father, Bartow William Saunders Jr., and former Speaker John Thrasher, and the House observed moments of silence in their honor. The journal was approved, and there were no Senate messages, committee reports, reconsiderations, third-reading bills, or special-order bills on the desk. The House then adopted a motion to waive the rules to introduce House Bill 5, House Bill 5017, and House Joint Resolution 5019. Representative Garrison moved to take up House Concurrent Resolution 1635, which was read twice by title and explained as extending the 2025 regular session until June 18, 2025, while limiting further consideration to the general appropriations act, the implementing bill, and specified conforming bills; all other measures would be indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 3, 2025. The resolution was adopted without recorded opposition. Before adjournment, the Speaker noted Representative Yvette Benarroch’s birthday. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn after receiving reports and to reconvene upon call of the chair for committee and subcommittee meetings and other House business.

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• Are they local, helping, or are they up here at the state, or whatever?
• they up here at the state or whatever? they up here at the state or whatever?
• But on the other hand, I don't want to micromanage from the state down. I think that's the same.
• But on the other hand, I don't want to micromanage from the state down. I think that's the same.
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• the members and guests are asked to remain standing and join with me in pledging 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

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed four high school juniors visiting as guests of Representative Peisch to observe the legislative process. The Clerk then read several messages from the Governor, including the annual state budget for fiscal year 2025, supplemental appropriations requests, and a proposal related to resilient infrastructure and higher education transformation. These messages were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and the higher education proposal was sent to the Committee on Higher Ed under Rule 30. The Temporary Committee on Rules reported favorably on a resolution filed by Representative Galvin congratulating Anthony R. Pate on his 100th birthday. Representative Galvin moved to suspend the rules, the motion passed, and the House adopted the resolution. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and then recessed. Before adjournment, the House ordered that it would meet again Monday at 11 a.m. The chamber then adjourned in 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
• 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 Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Join me in the fourth grade classroom at Sacred Heart in pledging 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
• to take this opportunity to introduce and congratulate the 2024 Duxbury Coed Division cheerleading state

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House convened with a Pledge of Allegiance led by a fourth grade class from Sacred Heart School in Weymouth, who were welcomed as guests of Representative James Murphy. Later, the House also recognized the 2024 Duxbury Coed Division cheerleading state champions as guests of Representative Sweezy. The main legislative action was consideration of House No. 4100, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The Committee on Ways and Means reported the bill ought to pass with a fiscal note of $240 million, and the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended it for House consideration. The House suspended the rules, gave the bill second reading, ordered it to a third reading, suspended the rules again after release from the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and then passed the bill to be engrossed. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m. in an informal session. Members were additionally notified that a joint session would be held on Wednesday at 12 noon in the House chamber.

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• they are doing as they seek to serve those around them, to serve their people in their areas of this state
• Please remain standing and recite the pledge. of 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

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• [Captioning made possible by TH, Inc., in cooperation with the United States House of Representatives
• 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

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Our members and staff will rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• The citation was presented to the teachers in recognition of their visit to the State House and their
• Thank you for coming and bringing life to our State House.
• It's known here in the Commonwealth as Autism Awareness Month, and that Section 15, paragraph L states

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, suspended the rules, and referred a petition to the Committee on Health Care Financing. The chamber also recognized guests from Kingsley Montessori School and presented a citation to their teachers for visiting the State House and showing interest in civic history, including Patriots’ Day-related history and artifacts from Lexington and Concord. The Senate extended best wishes to the school and its teachers for continued success. The Senate then adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. A reference was made to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6, Section 15, noting April as Autism Awareness Month and the governor’s annual proclamation. The Senate also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Ann Theresa Dwyer of South Boston, with remarks honoring her family, education, public service, and devotion to loved ones. Following a moment of silence, the Senate agreed to adjourn. The meeting ended with the Senate adjourning in memory of Ann Theresa Dwyer, and the next meeting was announced for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday.

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• Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
• I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America United States of America, and to the
• duty, the The Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association has recorded 312 peace officers in our state
• Whereas, several peace officers have recently fallen in the line of duty, including a United States Border
• and to thank the 10,669 peace officers in Minnesota who serve in 400 law enforcement agencies in our state

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• Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join with me in pledging 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

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and briefly recessed. During the session, the Chair introduced a guest of Representative Davis, a writer from Boston. The Committee on Ways and Means reported favorably on House No. 4237, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill submitted by the Governor, totaling $7.436 billion, and the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling placed it on the House calendar. The House suspended the rules, gave House No. 4237 a second reading, and ordered it to a third reading. The chamber then took up House No. 4230, an act establishing a sick leave bank for James Caruso, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation; the bill was read a third time and passed to be engrossed. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene later the same day at 1 p.m. in formal session. No recorded opposition or roll call votes were taken; actions were approved by voice vote.

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• Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join me in pledging 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

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a series of ceremonial resolutions reported by the Committee on Rules. These included congratulations and honors for Deborah M. Russell as a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine, amateur radio operators for Amateur Radio Week and Field Day, Anne Kavino Goldenberg on her 100th birthday, Nancy G. Hill on her retirement from the East Bridgewater Council on Aging, Kate Fitzpatrick for 35 years of service to Needham, and the 300 Committee Land Trust Incorporated on its 40th anniversary. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolutions. The chamber then considered a concurrent report to suspend Joint Rule 12 on two petitions: one concerning fraternal organizations conducting bazaars and another establishing a municipal tax amnesty program. The House approved the suspension of the rules and then suspended Joint Rule 12, allowing the petitions to proceed to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and the Committee on Revenue, respectively. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn today and reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. After the order was adopted, the House adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in full formal 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
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine parliamentary matters. The Committee on Rules reported favorably on a pair of resolutions filed by Representatives Ashe and Puppolo commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War and honoring Revolutionary War veterans from East Longmeadow. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolution. The House also concurred with a Senate petition filed by Mark C. Montigny and Mark D. Sylvia to establish a sick leave bank for Andrew Satera, an employee of the Trial Court. In addition, the House suspended Joint Rule 12 on a petition by Representative Tackey Chan concerning travel insurance, allowing it to be referred to the Committee on Financial Services. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn today to meet again Monday at 11:00 a.m., and then voted to adjourn. The chamber will reconvene Monday 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
• 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 Thursday, May 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• state.
• state.
• state.
• in other states. in other states.

Bills: SB2936, SB2850, SB2851, SB2521

Keywords: accessible parking, disability, kupuna, public accommodations, small business exemptions, Hawaii Revised Statutes, parking permit, blind, deaf, accessibility, deafness, traffic safety, law enforcement, vehicle registration, communication, emergency services, commercial driver's license, first responders, public safety, authorized emergency vehicle

Summary: The joint hearing covered House Bill 251, which would require hospitals to report costs associated with Medicare and uninsured patients, and House Bill 1875, which would expand protections for gender-affirming health care services. On HB 251, the Department of Health said it supported the intent but described the bill as complicated and potentially impractical as drafted because the department lacks the expertise to produce the required analyses without outside help. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation echoed those concerns, while the Queen’s Health System said it was willing to work with the department to provide the information. In committee discussion, officials explained that hospital support in Hawaii includes public hospital appropriations and the provider tax program, which uses hospital and nursing home contributions to draw federal matching funds; a department witness estimated the net benefit at about $150 million for hospitals and $20 million for nursing facilities, though exact figures would be provided later. On HB 1875, the Insurance Division testified with concerns that the bill’s language on prohibited actions by malpractice insurers was broad and vague, and that a rate-increase prohibition could conflict with actuarially based insurance pricing. The division also noted it was not the primary enforcement agency for the statute. In contrast, many testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, PFLAG Oahu, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, the Hawaii County Democratic Party, and others. Supporters argued that gender-affirming care is medically necessary, evidence-based, and protected by privacy and bodily autonomy principles, and that the bill would protect patients and providers from outside political interference. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join me in pledging 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
• They are visiting from Los Angeles, and it is their first visit to the State House.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House adopted several resolutions under suspension of the rules, including honors for Dr. Russell D. Johnston, congratulations to Sean Keity on earning Eagle Scout, recognition of the 14th Dalai Lama, and a resolution marking Pepperell’s 250th anniversary. The chamber also welcomed guests of Representative Chan from Los Angeles. The House then considered House Bill 4182, establishing a sick leave bank for Jado Catalan, a Massachusetts Department of Transportation employee. The emergency preamble was adopted by a recorded vote of 5-0, and the bill was later passed to be enacted. The House also received Senate Bill 2543, described as strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth. On motion of Mr. Michlewitz, the House suspended the rules and referred the Senate bill to the Committee on Ways and Means. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and stood adjourned to meet Monday at 11 a.m. in an informal session.

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• Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join with me in pledging allegiance to 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
• with the endorsement that it has been referred under suspension of Joint Rule 12 to the Committee on State

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House received a message from the Governor submitting fiscal year 2026 appropriation requests, including supplemental appropriations and other projects, and referred the message to the Committee on Ways and Means. It also concurred with a Senate petition to designate bar pizza as the official pizza of the Commonwealth, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to send two other petitions forward: one on virtual credit cards used by dental insurance providers and one regulating the sale of kratom. The House then took up House No. 2465, an act relative to athletic training. After suspending Rule 7A, the bill was ordered to a third reading. The chamber also considered House No. 4103, establishing a sick leave bank for Stephen Forgett of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. The emergency preamble was adopted by a separate vote, and the bill was then passed to be enacted. At the end of the session, the House adopted an order to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned to that time in informal session.

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• Please join me: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for
• 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 Friday, March 14, 2025, 1012, house, all