Video & Transcript Research : 'prayer'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 7, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben. Would you pray with me?
- Generous and loving God, on this National Day of Prayer, we come before you, stepping away briefly from
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The prayer will be offered by Guest Chaplain Reverend Chris Kellerman, SJ, Jesuit Conference of Canada
- The prayer will be offered by Guest Chaplain Reverend Chris Kellerman, SJ, Jesuit Conference of Canada
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, November 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben.
- Praise be to you, O Lord, who has not rejected our prayers or Withheld your love from us.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 31, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer offered by Chaplain Kibben.
- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE PRAYER OFFERED BY CHAPLAIN KIBBEN.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The prayer today is by Pastor Mike Gerlinghouse, guest of Representative Sarah LaGoree.
- Will the House and Gallery please rise for prayer? [Prayer] Let us pray.
- I don't think that Prayer at their meetings.
- decided that no, the other members are going to say you cannot say a prayer.
- Basically, at the end of the day, we say a prayer here.
Summary:
The House met with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a proclamation honoring Adrian Ace Stubbs Day. Members also recognized Doctor of the Day Dr. Victoria Tannenbaum and welcomed visitors for Lutheran Day at the Legislature, along with Judge Kaluli from Veterans Treatment Court. Attendance was recorded at 56 present, one absent, and three excused. The chamber then moved through communications, committee reports, and first readings before taking up a long third-reading calendar.
The floor debate centered on a wide range of bills, especially water, education, elections, public utilities, labor, and criminal justice measures. Members discussed tax administration, groundwater and water-rights issues, superintendent contract transparency, mining reclamation, school employee disclosure, AI and digital privacy, sexual extortion, probation, veterans and military employment protections, adult protective services, salvage vehicles, real estate licensing, and several education-related appropriations for ESA administration. There were also resolutions and memorials on voting centers and precincts, student athletics, Route 66, and recognizing Judea and Samaria. Several members explained votes, with supporters emphasizing transparency, consumer protection, public safety, and administrative cleanup, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, cost, overreach, lack of accountability, and impacts on schools, elections, and local control.
Most measures passed, often along party-line or near party-line votes, and several emergency measures were adopted with the required two-thirds vote. Notable votes included HB 2016, HB 2026, HB 2028, HB 2049, HB 2075, HB 2090, HB 2092, HB 2094, HB 2098, HB 2111, HB 2113, HB 2114, HB 2133, HB 2135, HB 2179, HB 2192, HB 2228, HB 2256, HB 2260, HB 2262, HB 2265, HB 2278, HB 2328, HB 2351, HB 2381, HB 2409, HB 2410, HB 2411, HB 2425, HB 2451, HB 2476, HB 2499, HB 2500, HB 2584, HB 2662, HB 2663, HB 2666, HB 2693, HB 2752, HB 2756, HB 2804, HB 2812, HB 2827, HB 2877, HB 2908, HB 2932, HB 2933, HB 2943, HB 2953, HB 2966, and HB 2985, along with HCM 2007 and HCRs 2003, 2016, and 2047 and HR 2002 and 2003. The House then moved into Committee of the Whole to begin consideration of HB 2174 and related amendments.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In our tradition, we start with prayer, and today's chaplain is Reverend Robert Pish. He's from St.
- Following the prayer, please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 30 January, 2026; 9:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's ask the House, please, be in order, and stand as we're led in prayer by the page.
- Stand as we're led in prayer by our page, Addison Barry.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, with the prayer focusing on support for linemen, first responders, and families affected by severe weather in Mississippi. A quorum was established, the journal reading was dispensed with, and there were no select committee reports or resolutions/petitions/memorials presented. Standing committee reports were noted as being on the counter, and introductions of constitutional amendment bills and other introductions were handled by unanimous consent without reading.
During introductions of guests, Representative McMillan recognized Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker in the North Gallery. The clerk then announced several committee meetings scheduled for Monday, including Corrections, Judd B., Wildlife, Ports and Harbors, Youth and Family, and Gaming, with times and rooms specified.
No legislation was debated or voted on beyond routine procedural motions. The House adopted the motion to adjourn and stood adjourned until 2 p.m. Monday.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, August 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben.
- PRAYER WILL BE OFFERED BY CHAPLAIN KIBBEN. CHAPLAIN KIBBEN: WILL YOU PRAY WITH ME?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, August 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The prayer will be offered by guest chaplain Reverend John Kellogg, Christ Church, Capitol Hill, Washington
- It is with grateful and trusting hearts that we lift this prayer to you. Amen.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben. To act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
- The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben. "Would you pray with me?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, December 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibbon. >> Would you pray with me?
- For it is in your wisdom that we find our salvation and in your name the answer to our prayers.
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Transcript Highlights:
- If everyone in the chamber and in the galleries would please rise, first we'll be led in prayer, Gilmore
- If everyone in the chamber and in the galleries would please rise, first we'll be led in prayer, Everyone
- First, we’ll be led in prayer by Senator Ricky Hill, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Dear Heavenly Father, we come to you today in prayer, Lord.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In our tradition, we start with prayer, and today's chaplain is Father Bobby Fisch from St.
- Following the prayer, please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
- My prayer for you today is a prayer for joy. Let us pray.
Summary:
The Senate met under call, established a quorum, and adopted the printed committee reports, except those relating to Senate Concurrent Resolution 6. It then gave second reading to Senate File 4282 and several House files, and later handled motions including re-referring Senate File 4634 from Jobs and Economic Development to Taxes. The chamber also designated special orders for immediate consideration.
On special order, Senate File 4339, relating to the excavation notice system and utility locating, was presented as a safe-digging measure requiring electronic positive responses from utility operators and updated contact information for locators. The bill was read a third time and passed 64-0. The Senate then took up House File 3718, which modernizes the Board of Veterinary Medicine, updates definitions and licensing rules, expands scope of practice and telemedicine provisions, changes board composition, and adds a background check requirement; after questions from Senator Green about the bill’s sponsor, background checks, and board size, it passed 52-13.
The Senate next considered Senate File 4455, concerning the Lake City and Red Wing port authorities. An A2 amendment was adopted to address municipal public utilities commission voter ratification language, and the bill as amended passed 65-0. The session ended with announcements, including a lighthearted note about “Steak on a Stick Eve,” excusing Senators Webber and Miller, and adjournment until Thursday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Please stand for the prayer by Hazel McMillan.
- And along with her today is Sally, and they made it all the way down here to do our prayer, and I'm very
- And along with her today is Sally, and they made it all the way down here to do our prayer, and I'm very
- Along with her today is Sally, and they made it all the way down here to do our prayer, and I'm very
Summary:
The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and numerous points of personal privilege recognizing guests, including Justice of the Peace Day participants, Donate Life Day attendees, State Farm representatives, educators, rural water advocates, and other visitors. The chamber also received a House message consenting to adjournment later in the week, and the Senate agreed to the House’s request to adjourn after completing its work on March 11 until March 16. Several announcements were made about upcoming events, including a nurse anesthetists’ reception, Golf Industry Day, National Civic Learning Week, and other advocacy gatherings.
The Senate then considered and passed a series of bills, including SB 1602 on kinship foster care; SB 1621 creating an Obesity Treatment and Prevention Advisory Council; SB 1672 on AHCCCS step therapy and related health coverage issues; SB 1677 appropriating money for forestry and fire management; SB 1811 relating to public schools; SB 1001 appropriating money to the Department of Economic Security; SB 1072 and SB 1169 appropriating money to AHCCCS and its administration; SB 1531 on special plates; and SB 1776 amending AHCCCS statutes. Members offered explanations of vote on several measures, with support often tied to health care access, education, wildfire mitigation, and social services, while some no votes cited fiscal concerns.
The chamber also passed SCR 1020, a proposed constitutional amendment to increase compensation for elective state officers, with floor debate emphasizing the need to recruit and retain qualified public servants. In Committee of the Whole, members amended and advanced SB 1170 on drug offenses, removing mandatory minimums and changing crime qualifications; SB 1488 establishing a study committee on coal-impacted communities, with an amendment changing appointment authority; SB 1641 on marijuana producer licensure, amended to remove DHS’s annual license-number determination; SB 1752 on mescaline-related drug offenses; and SB 1740 on turquoise alert statewide training. SB 1740 was later passed on third reading, and the Senate also confirmed gubernatorial nominees for Director of Tourism, the Game and Fish Commission, and the Livestock Loss Board. The session ended with committee announcements, first-reading referrals for numerous House bills, and adjournment until March 16.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of the senator from District 11, I move to journalize the rabbi's prayer this evening. >> Excellent
- 11, I move to journalize um<00:05:19.680>
the <00:05:19.919>rabbis <00:05:20.400>prayer - um the rabbis prayer this evening. um the rabbis prayer this evening.
Summary:
The Senate was called to order on February 2, 2026, with a quorum present. The session opened with an invocation by Rabbi Andrew Bush of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, who reflected on Tu Bishvat, the 200th anniversary of Maryland’s 1826 legislation granting Jews the right to hold office, and broader lessons about language, imperfect solutions, persistence, and acting for others. His prayer was journalized without objection. The chamber also heard brief remarks recognizing his interfaith work and the significance of Tu Bishvat as an ecological holiday.
The Senate then honored Maryland History Day participants and awardees. Students from several schools were introduced and congratulated as finalists in the 2025 National History Day competition, and the chamber adopted a resolution recognizing them. The Senate also recognized Lindsay Matthews of Eastern Middle School as the 2025 Maryland History Day Middle School Teacher of the Year and Sam Mowski of Loyola Blakefield as the 2025 National History Day High School Teacher of the Year, with resolutions adopted for both. Additional introductions included the doctor of the day, several Senate pages, and a personal recognition of Jasmine Miller, a Baltimore Polytechnic student and the niece of a senator.
On the legislative calendar, the clerk read Senate Bill 444, Senator Kramer’s bill on certificate of need for intermediate healthcare facilities finance, and a bond initiative for Charles Mount Elementary School sponsored by Senator Sing. These items were ordered to the appropriate committees/subcommittee. No committee reports or substantive floor votes were taken beyond the ceremonial resolutions. The Senate also announced upcoming caucus meetings, reminded members to pay protocol dues, confirmed a quorum of 40 members, and adjourned until Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 7 (1-14-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all who are grieving this profound loss.
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family, <00:12:20.560>friends, prayers are with her family, friends, prayers
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Video Starts 00:00
Convene 05:16
Report of Committees 10:27
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 11:07
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 18:04
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 20:57
ConC and Rules Report 26:01
Adjournment 31:55, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 95 members present. Members approved excusing absent members, suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications, and approved the journal from January 13, 2026. The Banking and Insurance Committee reported House Bills 176, 184, and 265 favorably, and those bills were placed on the calendar as having had first reading.
The chamber then took up several announcements and citations. A legislative citation was adopted honoring Tatum Elizabeth Dale, with remarks from members describing her kindness, service, and impact on the community. Another citation was adopted recognizing Emily Bingham for her book My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, including Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, the House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Health Services, and Oversight and Investigations.
The House received a large batch of new bill introductions covering topics such as criminal law and minors, electric utilities, daylight saving time, veterans’ treatment and benefits, transportation, outdoor recreation, human trafficking, licensed professionals, automated license plate readers, postsecondary education, utility disconnection protections, electric metering, virtual currency kiosks, mental health facilities, perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screening, controlled substances, prescription drugs, and literacy in schools. Two resolutions were also introduced, one encouraging a school naming honor for Jose Marte and another recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Committee on Committees then referred numerous bills to standing committees, and the House adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- My prayer is that the pendulum will swing sooner rather than later, and that when it does, Democrats
- You know, members, each and every day of the session, we started off with a prayer.
- We started off with a prayer. prayer.
Bills:
SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5
Keywords:
disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And it just bothers me to no end that I have to sit through a prayer and that I know I can walk out and
- Don't mention Jesus Christ in your prayer because we don't all agree with it.
- I mean, if it's someone I invited to do the prayer or if it was even me giving a prayer, I am not aligning
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by Reverend Daniel Carson of St.
- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE PRAYER WILL BE OFFERED BY Reverend Daniel Carson of St.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 Apr 28th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Prayer by the Chaplain.
- We lift up these and all of those prayers that reside deep within our hearts.