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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Aviation Caucus Nov 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- For the Spirit fuselage, for example, we sent hundreds, maybe thousands, of people to Spirit in Wichita
- And it’s not just Spirit; it’s a bunch of suppliers.
- In fact, we are in the process of acquiring Spirit, so that’ll be a Boeing company once again.
Summary:
The meeting was an Aviation Caucus gathering hosted at Paine Field and Boeing, with introductions from legislators, aviation organizations, airport officials, and industry representatives. Speakers emphasized the importance of aviation and aerospace to Washington’s economy and the need to better educate lawmakers and the public about the sector’s value. Several participants also highlighted the role of airports in business activity, emergency response, wildfire support, and medical services, and urged attendees to build relationships with legislators to protect and expand aviation funding.
A major topic was opposition to the aviation-related tax provisions in Senate Bill 5801, described by speakers as a luxury and privilege tax on aircraft. Legislators and industry advocates argued the tax would discourage aircraft ownership and use in Washington, drive aircraft and business operations out of the state, and harm jobs and tax revenue. They said the caucus would continue working toward repeal of the aircraft tax provisions and broader solutions for aviation infrastructure funding, though they acknowledged the state budget situation makes new funding difficult this year. John Dobson presented data estimating aviation’s large share of state GDP, jobs, wages, and tax revenue, and also raised concerns about aviation fuel tax revenues being diverted away from aviation purposes.
The meeting also featured updates on mental health efforts in aviation, with Brian Baumoff of the Pilot Mental Health Campaign describing federal legislation to improve access to treatment and transparency around medications, and a prior state bill aimed at helping pilots navigate medical leave and treatment costs. Haley Coffey of the Aerospace Futures Alliance encouraged participation in its upcoming Hill Day to strengthen aerospace advocacy in Olympia. Boeing representatives gave an overview of company safety and culture changes after recent incidents, workforce and supplier numbers in Washington, production plans including a permanent Moses Lake site and a future Everett narrow-body line, and workforce development programs such as Core Plus Aerospace and tuition support. The caucus also adopted a House resolution honoring Harry R. Anderson for becoming the first person to fly and sail solo to all seven continents, and attendees toured the Boeing facility after the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- On-sale general eating place licenses authorize the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption
- The California spirit is the American spirit.
- , there are no purchasing limits at wineries, craft breweries, or grocery stores, where distilled spirits
Summary:
The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills focused largely on alcohol licensing, nonprofit funding, tribal grants, public transparency, and tobacco policy. AB 342 (Haney) would allow local governments to create hospitality zones with extended last-call hours on certain days; supporters argued it would boost tourism, nightlife, and major-event readiness, while opponents warned of alcohol-related harms and public safety risks. AB 684 (Patel) would subject the UC Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to open-meeting requirements, with supporters saying admissions-related changes should be more transparent and allow schools time to adjust. AB 1008 (Addis) would authorize up to 10 new on-sale general licenses in San Luis Obispo County to meet tourism demand, and AB 1039 (Hart) would require state agencies to offer advance payments on new nonprofit grants and contracts, which supporters said would help cash-strapped nonprofits deliver services. AB 221 (Ramos) would revise the Tribal Nation Grant Fund to provide more predictable annual distributions to eligible non-gaming and limited-gaming tribes, and it drew broad support from tribal representatives and others. AB 795 (Jeff Gonzalez) would create a California commission for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, with supporters describing it as a privately funded, nonpartisan planning body. AB 828/AB 28 (Mark Gonzalez, as referenced in the transcript) would expand neighborhood-restricted liquor licenses in Los Angeles County to reduce costs and support restaurant recovery, and AB 1246 (Hoover) would increase craft distillers’ direct sales limits and address barrel-storage rules; both were supported as small-business measures. AB 1428 (Ta) would require reporting of all surplus and underutilized state land, and AB 957 (Ortega) would prohibit tobacco sales in pharmacies, with strong public health support. Several bills were voted out on motions to Appropriations, some with amendments, while others were held or left on call until quorum was established; the committee also adopted a consent calendar and left rolls open for absent members on multiple measures.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, I'm honored to continue that spirit of friendship and recognition by welcoming a distinguished
- I mean, these teams spirit y'all, y'all offense, defense, special teams, you all were clicking on all
- Today we honor their spirit and look forward to Asherton's bright future. Mr.
- HB 4077 by the suit relating to the sale of spirit coolers by alcoholic beverage permits were for the
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 18, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And in that sense, I think that's very much in the spirit of this bill that does want the tenant to consent
- And so it is really in the spirit of the bill, and it will turn this, what we see as a very potentially
- And so I am going to be up on the bill today out of the spirit of what the bill does itself, but I do
- And so I am going to be up on the bill today out of the spirit of what the bill does itself, but I do
Summary:
The Housing, Agriculture and Tourism Subcommittee heard and advanced several bills. HB 615, allowing landlords to send required notices electronically with tenant written consent, was amended to allow either landlords or tenants to send messages electronically and passed favorably after testimony from legal aid and tenant advocates urging stronger opt-in, opt-out, and notice protections. HB 665, dealing with local government impact fees and development permits, would limit certain art-related impact fees, define “extraordinary circumstances,” and require more public process before fee increases; it passed after local government and industry testimony focused on refining the extraordinary-circumstances definition and concerns about public art funding. HB 365, a tenant protection bill for affordable housing units receiving public incentives, was amended to apply only to leases of 13 months or less and to take effect in July 2026; it passed with support from housing advocates and AARP and was described as preventing mid-lease rent increases while preserving renewal-time adjustments. HB 381, requiring issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers within a set timeframe, was amended to extend the deadline to 20 business days and shift the fee consequence to the address fee rather than the building permit fee; it passed after discussion about delays affecting developers and local government responsibility.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Judiciary committee approves restorative justice confidentiality bill, HF104 3/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And the person causing the harm is a spirit-crushing reality of sexual assault reporting.
- And the person causing the harm is a spirit-crushing reality of sexual assault reporting.
- And the person causing the harm is a spirit-crushing reality of sexual assault reporting.
- And the person causing the harm is a spirit-crushing reality of sexual assault reporting.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on State Government (2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Madam Chair, today we're actually, in the spirit of government efficiency, going to provide a two-for-one
- actually going<00:03:01.640>
to <00:03:01.920>in <00:03:02.080>the <00:03:02.519>spirit - <00:03:02.800>
of <00:03:03.000>government going to in the spirit of government going - to in the spirit of government efficiency<00:03:04.159>
provide <00:03:04.440>a <00:03:
Keywords:
Consideration of HB 73 02:23
Consideration of HB 441 07:24
Consideration of HB 462 18:44, 958, all
Summary:
The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and considered three bills. House Bill 73, as amended by committee substitute, added We Lead CS to the list of agencies participating in the Teachers’ Retirement System administrative provisions. The sponsor explained the bill corrects an oversight involving a computer science education service provider established in 2022. A question about fiscal impact was answered with no expected fiscal note or actuarial impact. The committee adopted the substitute and passed HB 73 19-0 with favorable expression.
House Bill 441 addressed teacher shortages by expanding the number of retired teachers and critical-shortage-area teachers school districts may hire. The sponsor said districts could hire retired teachers up to 10% of staff and critical shortage area teachers up to 10%, replacing lower current limits and a temporary COVID-era provision that had expired. Members asked about work limits, salary rules, and how often shortage areas are identified; the sponsor said retired teachers remain subject to existing earnings limits, critical shortage teachers are paid at least a rank-two, 10-year salary, and shortage areas are identified annually by the Commissioner of Education. Supportive comments noted the bill was a stopgap and that long-term solutions should include recruitment, retention, and pay. The committee passed HB 441 19-0 with favorable expression.
House Bill 462 would allow county clerks to correct marriage applications or licenses by affidavit, without requiring a lawsuit in circuit court, when there are obvious errors or omissions. The Kenton County clerk and another clerk testified that the change would help people who need corrected records for Social Security, Real ID, inheritance, and other legal purposes, while still preserving data needed by Vital Statistics. Members described the bill as a practical efficiency measure. The committee passed HB 462 19-0 with favorable expression, and the meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 2/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Fourth of July fireworks so everyone can share in the Fourth of July spirit, and then flags at the schools
- everyone can share in the U Fourth<00:09:52.560>
of <00:09:52.680>July <00:09:53.040>spirit - and<00:09:53.800>
then <00:09:54.240>uh <00:09:54.519>flags Fourth of July spirit - and then uh flags Fourth of July spirit and then uh flags at<00:09:55.040>
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Summary:
State Representative Bjorn Olson opened by discussing House File 733, which he said would roll back restrictions placed on electronic pull tabs and charitable gambling two years earlier. He argued the 2023 changes hurt charities, veterans groups, and local communities by reducing revenue for donations to fire departments, youth activities, and veterans services. Olson said the bill had just been heard in the Veterans Committee and had been sent on to Commerce, and he expressed optimism about advancing it further.
Several charity and gambling representatives testified in support of the bill. Amanda Jackson of the Spring Lake Park Lions Club said the new rules stripped entertaining features from electronic pull tabs and reduced revenue, citing a drop in January EAB sales from $947,000 in 2024 to $816,000 in 2025. She described how Lions Club gambling funds local equipment, eyeglasses, clothing, school programs, food shelves, and shelters. Rachel Keller of the Bloomington Kennedy Activities Foundation and Tim Angstrom of the Bloomington American Legion said reduced gambling revenue would hurt school support, student needs, and community programs; Angstrom said the Legion had funded a $3,000 English program and other local services.
Rachel Jenner of Allied Charities said the group was also working on sports betting legislation, but that any sports betting revenue would not make up for the losses from the electronic pull tab changes. She said the 2023 law took effect January 1 and that no current game on the market fully matches the features now required, forcing manufacturers and charities to adapt. In response to questions, Olson said the bill’s path would depend on further House and Senate action, and he suggested a possible compromise could involve restoring some playability features while continuing to seek tax relief for charities.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- May your spirits be at one, that you may long together dwell in unity and conquered.
- I asked the family earlier tonight, today, if I can share this if the spirit moves me and if I can get
- tonight today if I can share this<00:31:10.880>
if <00:31:11.120>the <00:31:11.279>spirit - 12.000>
and <00:31:12.240>if <00:31:12.399>I <00:31:12.480>can this if the spirit - moves me and if I can this if the spirit moves me and if I can get<00:31:12.799>
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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 3 Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit
- We desire the overflow of hope that all would benefit from the hope within us by the power of Your Spirit
Bills:
HB3840, HB3431, HB4422, HB4117, HB4300, HB4298, HB2984, HB3344, HB2979, HB2980, HB3662, HB4107, HB3082, HB2997, HB3083, HB3055, HB2951, HB3469, HB3173, HB3287, HB2947, HB3784, HB3901, HB4275, HR1031, HB4359, HB4115, HB3467, HB2978, HB3026, HB3032
Keywords:
foreign ownership, land acquisition, military installation, critical infrastructure, affidavit requirements, state law, penalties, Attorney General, foreign ownership of land, foreign adversary, foreign government adversary, foreign government enterprise, foreign government entity, foreign terrorist organization, specially designated national, SDN, FTO, critical minerals, land ownership, real property
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lead them with a spirit of discernment, humanity, and restraint.
- He also told his story to students around the world in the spirit of keeping history alive.
- <06:56:36.718>
of <06:56:36.878>the that lives up to the spirit of the that lives up - to the spirit of the fourth<06:56:37.440>
amendment <06:56:37.760>and <06:56:37.920> - Riv, thank you creativity and spirit. Riv, thank you for<07:59:58.478>
everything.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN/WAM Joint Info Briefing - Tue Jan 21, 2025 @ 1:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We meet each week, as you can see, in the spirit of the groups that come together with our city EMS core
- We meet each week, as you can see, in the spirit of the groups that come together with our city EMS core
- DPP, in the spirit of—I hate to sound cliché—time is money, was very costly. We have come so far.
- to alleviate as well DPP in the spirit to alleviate as well DPP in the spirit of<01:02:29.520>
- because um that's just not in the spirit because um that's just not in the spirit of<01:10:32.560
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/09/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I would also just say too that in the spirit of everything that we're trying to work on in accountability
- I would also just say too that in the spirit of everything that we're trying to work on in accountability
- I would also just say too that in the spirit of everything that we're trying to work on in accountability
- I would also just say too that in the spirit of everything that we're trying to work on in accountability
- <01:08:04.120>
of <01:08:04.720>everything too that in the spirit of everything too
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, when everyone is in charge, no one is responsible, and, you know, that's the spirit of this
- You know, when everyone is in charge, no one is responsible, and, you know, that's the spirit of this
- that's that's responsible and you know that's that's the<00:25:01.520>
the <00:25:01.760>spirit - the the spirit of this of this bill. the the spirit of this of this bill.
- But again, this bill is designed to, in the spirit of this bill, establish leadership and accountability
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee first recognized several guest groups, including a Harrison County leadership group and students from Mercy Academy, then heard a presentation tied to Career and Technical Education Month from Kentucky FCCLA student leaders D. Owens and Kaden Dunn. The students described FCCLA’s role in building confidence, leadership, and career readiness, and argued that CTE is a strong pathway rather than an alternative one. They cited membership and achievement statistics, discussed their own experiences in FCCLA, and urged continued and expanded state support for CTE, internships, apprenticeships, rural access, and teacher recruitment. Several senators responded positively, praising the presentation and emphasizing the value of CTE and workforce preparation.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 152, an act relating to education, and adopted both a committee substitute and a committee amendment. Senator Aaron Reed explained that the bill would replace school-based decision-making councils with school-based advisory councils, while keeping parent and teacher input but shifting final authority over hiring, curriculum, and school leadership to principals and superintendents. He said the bill was intended to clarify responsibility and strengthen accountability. Senator Thomas questioned whether there was evidence that site-based councils were failing, and Reed said he had heard concerns from parents and teachers but did not have a formal list of evidence at hand.
Senator Higdon supported the bill as a needed review of a system adopted in 1990, noting that education has changed significantly and that prior reforms have shown the process can work. Senators West and others asked for clarification that parental involvement would remain, and Reed said it would. Three opponents then testified: Elizabeth Irwin of the Kentucky Association of School Councils, Ed Hendrick representing KA, and Autumn Nagel of the Kentucky State PTA. They argued that dismantling SBDMs would reduce authentic parent and teacher voice, politicize school decisions, and take authority away from those closest to students. They said local councils have transparency and elections already in place and urged support for the existing school council structure rather than reducing its role.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/20/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- And so that is the spirit of this bill: to not include other— to be treated the same way that the state
- so<01:00:05.400>
that <01:00:05.520>is <01:00:05.720>the <01:00:05.920>spirit - <01:00:06.280>
of members and so that is the spirit of members and so that is the spirit of - <01:00:12.880>
the <01:00:12.960>bill <01:00:13.280>is not include other Spirit - of the bill is not include other Spirit of the bill is to<01:00:13.640>
be <01:00:14.400>treat
Keywords:
nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices
AR
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- that Thou wilt bless them, guide them, and direct them; bless them with wisdom, bless them with a spirit
- Bless them with wisdom, bless them with a spirit of cooperation and collegiality, and bless them with
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum of 97 members present, and granted leave to Representatives Brad Hall and Brandon Aker. The chamber recognized several guests, including law enforcement officers, the doctor and nurse of the day, former Representative Carlton Wing, leadership groups from Hot Springs and Huntsville, NCSL liaison Susan Haltine, family members of Representative Jeremy Wooldridge, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and several representative-elects who will join the next General Assembly.
The only bill taken up was House Bill 1001, the appropriation for the Arkansas House of Representatives for fiscal year 2025-2026. Representative Vaught presented the measure as the House’s operating appropriation for the fiscal session, no one spoke against it, and the bill passed with the emergency clause by a vote of 96 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 present.
The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 1 p.m. the next day. Members announced upcoming meetings for House Management, the Joint Budget Committee and its subcommittees, the Rules Committee, the Energy Caucus, and the House Prayer Caucus.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ask that each day we remember that it's truly to be recognized we must display the fruits of the spirit
- taught as young people just to treat people the way we wanna be treated, and I just ask today let your spirit
Bills:
SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080, SB1226, SB1456, SB1462, SB1463, SB1980, SB1479, SB1608, SB1923
Keywords:
municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 May 5th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh Spirit of Life, source of wisdom, embodiment of love and ground of being, known by many names and
- In the spirit of hope and of possibility, we say amen. Blessed be, and may it be so.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- resilience, bravery, and strategic prowess demonstrated by the Continental Army, and whereas the spirit
- of Evacuation Day encourages all residents... ...the spirit of Evacuation Day encourages all residents
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution commending the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health and its Massachusetts affiliates for LGBTQ Health Awareness Week. Members also received and adopted a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing Evacuation Day, with remarks noting its historical significance as the first victory of the American Revolution and its connection to St. Patrick’s Day observances in Massachusetts.
The chamber then took up House No. 62, a bill extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergency. On a motion to suspend the rules and consider the bill forthwith, the Senate agreed, and the bill was ordered to a third reading. Later, Senator Kahn read Governor Healey’s proclamation declaring March 2025 Irish American Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of Irish Americans in Massachusetts and the state’s Irish heritage trails; the Senate ordered both the Evacuation Day and Irish American Heritage Month remarks entered into the Journal.
The Senate also adopted a motion that it adjourn in memory of Mark T. Feeney of South Boston, with a brief tribute to his family, community ties, and public service. Finally, the Senate adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul's infectious laugh, kind spirit, and genuine friendship touched...
- Paul's infectious laugh, kind spirit, and genuine friendship touched everyone who knew him.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for former Senator Ed Kennedy. Members then adopted an order to recess the joint session until Thursday, October 9, 2025, and approved a congratulatory resolution for People Incorporated’s new early education center. The chamber also took up two local bills, ordering both to a third reading and then passing them to be engrossed: House 2320, establishing an appointed treasurer-collector in Berkeley, and House 4136, further regulating stabilization funds in Leicester.
The Senate later held an adjournment in memory of Paul Holloway, with remarks honoring his service as a firefighter and educator in Holland and Palmer, followed by a moment of silence. The chamber also considered several matters on final passage, including bills related to the Gloucester Fisheries Commission and an additional liquor license in Maynard, and it advanced a House bill establishing a sick leave bank for Candy J. Pike of the Department of Developmental Services by ordering it to a third reading.
The Senate suspended Joint Rule 12 and referred a House petition to establish a sick leave bank for David A. Russell of the Department of Correction to the Committee on Public Service. Near the close, the Senate recognized National Faith in Blue Week and thanked law enforcement and faith-based communities. Members adopted an order to meet again the following Thursday at 11 a.m., dispense with printing a calendar, and then adjourned in memory of Paul Holloway.