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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- God of peace, we pray for unity in this place. Unity of purpose.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The repealer on line 3.16 of House File 1052 repeals 121A.611, which had bipartisan authorship in 2023
- The repealer on line 3.16 of House File 1052 repeals 121A.611, which had bipartisan authorship in 2023
- ><00:42:46.520><c> 611</c><00:42:47.359><c> which</c><00:42:47.520><c> had</c><00:42:47.680><c> bipartisan
- </c> repeals 121 a. 611 which had bipartisan repeals 121 a. 611 which had bipartisan authorship<00:42
- piece that I've heard, and as I've looked into your question, Representative Jordan, is that we have unity
Committee:
House Education Policy
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I think this resolution has the potential to be bipartisan.
- So with that, I think we can get to bipartisan support...
- This was a bipartisan stakeholders meeting.
- This is a bipartisan measure that truly shows the unity of the state of Arizona as it relates to these
- It was a bipartisan bill, so thank you for that.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Where there is discord, sow unity; where there's weariness, renew us.
- Where there is discord, sow unity; where there's weariness, renew strength; where there is fear, give
- Throughout my tenure, I've witnessed firsthand the power of bipartisan cooperation and the Thank you.
- Tenure, I've witnessed firsthand the power of bipartisan cooperation and the importance of listening
- Here in Florida, the bipartisan spirit reflected in this Senate is reflected as well in our U.S.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes to fallen service members. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar focused on a series of bills, with most measures receiving unanimous or near-unanimous support after brief explanations and floor debate. Several bills were temporarily postponed, but the body took up and passed multiple others, often substituting identical House companions before final passage.
The first major measure, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, drew extensive supportive debate from senators who described debate as a civic skill that builds confidence, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, especially for students in public schools and underserved communities. An amendment creating a Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, expanding access through public-private partnerships, and establishing coach training was adopted, and the bill ultimately passed 37-0. The Senate also passed SB 1072 creating an Anti-Semitism Task Force, with a late-filed amendment clarifying that the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is not intended to infringe First Amendment rights; that bill also passed 37-0.
Other measures passed included a PFAS bill phasing out firefighting foam containing forever chemicals and setting testing, reporting, and enforcement requirements; an expansion of the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program; student health and safety legislation expanding seizure-response training in schools; updates to funeral and cemetery regulation; protected cell captive insurance company legislation aimed at increasing insurance market capacity; nonprofit corporation updates; child welfare reforms streamlining foster-care medication approvals and related procedures; salvage title/e-signature changes; and forensic client services changes allowing certain APD clients to be housed with other secure forensic residents. Most of these bills were passed after substituting House companions and received unanimous votes.
The most contentious debate came on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Senator Yarborough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting DEI practices he described as discriminatory or ideological, while several amendments sought to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances such as LGBTQ Pride Month. Those amendments were rejected, and debate continued on the bill’s scope and exemptions, but the transcript ends before final disposition of SB 1134 is shown.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Where there is discord, sow unity; where there's weariness, renew us.
- Where there is discord, sow unity; where there's weariness, renew strength; where there is fear, give
- Throughout my tenure, I've witnessed firsthand the power of bipartisan cooperation and the Tenure, I've
- to encourage Fostering health, heritage, and unity to encourage wellness, prevent heart disease, and
- Here in Florida, the bipartisan spirit reflected in this Senate is reflected as well in our U.S.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a lengthy special order calendar. Early business included unanimous passage of CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, with supporters describing it as a way to expand access to debate programs statewide, create a Hall of Fame, support public-private partnerships, and train coaches. The bill drew broad bipartisan praise for teaching civics, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, and passed 37-0 after adoption of a delete-all amendment. The Senate also passed SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force after clarifying amendment language stating the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is consistent with First Amendment protections; members emphasized rising anti-Semitic incidents and the need for recommendations on prevention, law enforcement training, and community relations.
The chamber then approved CS/CS/SB 1230 / HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals, phasing out firefighting foam containing PFAS, requiring reporting and biosolid testing, and authorizing DEP rulemaking, assistance, and enforcement; the bill was described as protecting firefighters and water supplies and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. Senators also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training in schools, SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 creating protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicles and vessels, and SB 778 on forensic services for certain defendants. Most of these bills were taken up with identical House companions, no amendments, and unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The most extended and contentious debate centered on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Sponsor Senator Yarbrough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several local governments. Multiple amendments were offered, including proposals to narrow the bill to spending, add an intent requirement for penalties, and broaden exceptions for holidays and observances; these amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor did accept some clarifying changes, including language protecting certain nonprofit services, heritage resources, and the Pulse Memorial, and he answered questions about Black History Month and at-risk youth services. The transcript ends while the Senate is still working through the amendment process on SB 1134, with no final vote on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Where there is discord, sow unity; where there's weariness, renew us.
- Where there is discord, sow unity; where there's weariness, renew strength; where there is fear, give
- Throughout my tenure, I've witnessed firsthand the power of bipartisan cooperation and the Thank you.
- Throughout my tenure, I've witnessed firsthand the power of bipartisan cooperation and the importance
- Here in Florida, the bipartisan spirit reflected in this Senate is reflected as well in our U.S.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Where there is discord, sow unity; where there's weariness, renew us. our decisions.
- Where there is discord, sow unity; where there's weariness, renew strength; where there is fear, give
- Throughout my tenure, I've witnessed firsthand the power of bipartisan cooperation and the Thank you.
- Throughout my tenure, I've witnessed firsthand the power of bipartisan cooperation and the importance
- Here in Florida, the bipartisan spirit reflected in this Senate is reflected as well in our U.S.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee and Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And so courts have articulated this typically through three related tests, often referred to as unities
- So unity of ownership simply asks whether these entities are commonly owned or controlled, whereas unity
- And so when these unities are judged to be present, the state will treat them as part of a single unit
- These unities are judged to be present.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- heart of compassion, the courage to stand for what is right, and humility to seek understanding and unity
- /c><00:01:13.200><c> and</c> humility to seek understanding and humility to seek understanding and unity
- :01:15.119><c> of</c><00:01:15.360><c> this</c><00:01:15.600><c> body</c><00:01:16.320><c> and</c> unity
- Bless the work of this body and unity.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/07/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><03:55:52.479><c> ownership</c><03:55:53.279><c> operation</c><03:55:53.960><c> use</c> exists Unity
- of ownership operation use exists Unity of ownership operation use and<03:55:54.479><c> interdependence
- Under Revenue Ruling Section 301, they get into more detail on the definition of unity of operation,
- Under Revenue Ruling Section 301, they get into more detail on the definition of unity of operation,
- Under Revenue Ruling Section 301, they get into more detail on the definition of unity of operation,
Summary:
The meeting was an introductory Ways and Means Committee orientation led by Chair John Janigian. Members went around the room introducing themselves, with several returning legislators and several freshmen describing their backgrounds in business, education, public service, finance, transportation, journalism, military service, and nonprofit work. Janigian explained his own legislative history and professional background, and other members, including Bill Bolton, Fred Doucette, Mary Ford, Jim Tierney, Scott Brier, Thomas Oppel, Mary Murphy, Representative Spar, Susan Elberger, Dennis Malloy, Jordan Ulery, and Julius Soti, briefly described their prior experience and reasons for serving on the committee.
The chair then outlined the committee’s role. He said Ways and Means is responsible for revenue estimates that Finance will use to determine how much the state can spend over the next biennium, and that the committee would spend the next five to six weeks developing its best revenue estimate, due around February 15. He also explained that the committee hears from state agencies and departments about how taxes are created, collected, and performing against expectations, and that it reviews bills affecting state revenue, including tax increases, tax decreases, tax removals, and fee-related measures.
Janigian noted that the committee had five bills at the time of the meeting and expected more to be referred. He explained that most would be first-committee bills, though some second-committee bills could come over if they involved taxes or fees after passing policy committees. He used marijuana-related legislation as an example of a bill that might first go to another committee and later reach Ways and Means if it had fiscal implications. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational, and members were told how to participate in hearings and follow-up questions during regular committee work.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- successful establishment of an independent Greek state stands as a historic testament to the resilience, unity
- To the resilience, unity, and sacrifice of the Greek people in pursuit of national freedom.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the doctor of the day. Members also offered personal privilege remarks, including a thank-you for care packages sent to deployed National Guard troops, an introduction of Mom’s Demand Action guests, and a proclamation honoring the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence Day. The Speaker announced several committee assignments and bill referrals, including the withdrawal and reassignment of SB 1050 and SB 1519, and the House then moved into Committee of the Whole.
In Committee of the Whole, the House considered and approved three Senate bills. SB 1125 received a do pass recommendation; discussion noted it was part of a broader set of child welfare-related measures stemming from hearings and the Emily Pike case, with emphasis on communication gaps between tribes and DCS, and DCS’s support for the bill. SB 1193 was amended on the floor to include paramedics along with EMTs, with supporters saying the bill protects private information held by DHS vendors. SB 1448 was also amended and passed; it adds utility, telecommunications, and video service workers to the aggravated assault statute when they are engaged in official work duties, and members debated whether the protection was necessary or overly broad, with supporters stressing on-duty protection and opponents questioning the need for a special classification.
After the Committee of the Whole rose, the House adopted its report and referred the three bills to engrossing. The chamber then took up third-reading votes on SB 1023, relating to optometrists, which passed 43-10, and SB 1211, relating to sentencing, which passed 53-0. The House also heard announcements about upcoming committee meetings and a proclamation naming April 26 through May 2, 2026, as Arizona Water Professionals Week. The House adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- successful establishment of an independent Greek state stands as a historic testament to the resilience, unity
- To the resilience, unity, and sacrifice of the Greek people in pursuit of national freedom.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 23 February, 2026; 4:00 PM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Father, we ask for unity. Help them to work together in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.
- Let them be of one accord, not in uniformity of opinion, but in unity of purpose, to serve the people
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/12/2026 - African American Legislative Day
Transcript Highlights:
- leader, community supporter, and friend in the room that is advocating for empowerment, inclusion, and unity
- For empowerment, inclusion, and unity.
Summary:
The Arizona House and Senate held a joint protocol session for African American Legislative Day, opening with prayer, presentation of the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and performances of the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” A representative from the Buffalo Soldiers of America also used the occasion to correct the program name and ask lawmakers for help securing a vacant building for a museum to preserve and display its historical exhibits and community work.
Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed attendees and said the event was an opportunity to hear directly from community leaders on priorities such as opportunity, public safety, education, affordability, and economic security. Representative Quante Cruz, chair of the African-American Legislative Conference, read a Black History Month proclamation and emphasized the importance of recognizing African American contributions and history. Ashley Anderson and Jerry McPherson of the Governor’s Office of African American Affairs highlighted the conference theme, “Made for This Moment,” and urged continued civic engagement, policy advocacy, and year-round collaboration with the office and community organizations.
Senator Keiana Maria Sears delivered the main remarks, focusing on Black history, legacy, and the need to keep pushing for equality, economic parity, food security, and housing access. She spoke about the experiences of Black veterans, South Phoenix history, and the importance of teaching Black history and encouraging voting and civic participation. Representative Blackman also offered brief remarks about courage, faith, and the contributions of Black Americans to the country. The session ended with closing remarks and a benediction by Representative Cruz, who stressed building connections across districts and communities, followed by adjournment of the joint protocol session.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/12/2026 - African American Legislative Day
Transcript Highlights:
- leader, community supporter, and friend in the room that is advocating for empowerment, inclusion, and unity
- For empowerment, inclusion, and unity.
Summary:
The joint protocol session for African American Legislative Day opened with prayer, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and performances of the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” A representative from Buffalo Soldiers of America used the occasion to correct the program name and briefly described the organization’s history, community events, and interest in obtaining a vacant building for a museum.
Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed attendees and said the event was an opportunity to hear directly from African American leaders and advocates on issues such as opportunity, public safety, education, affordability, individual freedoms, and economic security. Representative Quante Cruz, chair of the African-American Legislative Conference, read a Black History Month proclamation and emphasized the 100-year recognition of Black History Month and the importance of honoring African American contributions in Arizona and nationally. Ashley Anderson and Jerry McPherson of the Governor’s Office of African American Affairs highlighted the conference theme, “Made for This Moment,” and urged continued civic engagement, policy advocacy, and year-round collaboration with the office.
Representative Leah Landrum Taylor introduced the guest speakers, including Senator Kiana Maria Sears, who spoke about Black history, legacy, and the need to keep pushing for justice, food security, housing, and economic parity. She reflected on her father’s military service and the barriers Black veterans faced in Arizona, including difficulty using VA benefits to buy homes, and urged attendees to use their voices and votes. Representative Blackman also offered remarks connecting the day’s message to biblical themes of courage and perseverance. The session ended with closing remarks and a benediction from Representative Cruz, who stressed building community across districts and thanked participants before the joint protocol session was dissolved.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- that, like I said, right now, in this divided world, we need more bipartisanship and we need more unity
- Right now, in this divided world, we need more bipartisanship, and we need more unity.
Bills:
SB6084 , SB6044 , SB5950 , SB6046 , SB5763 , SB6215 , SB6160 , SB6123 , SB6049 , SB6164 , SB6313 , SB5784 , SB5046 , SB5489
Keywords:
elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 19th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- wouldn't want us to spend the rest of the day saying nice things about his legacy and platitudes about unity
- wouldn't want us to spend the rest of the day saying nice things about his legacy and platitudes about unity
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum present, the flags were escorted in, and the chamber observed the Pledge of Allegiance, a National Anthem performance by Pastor Pamela Bowman, and a prayer by Pastor Joseph Bowman. The session was centered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with remarks emphasizing Dr. King’s legacy of justice, nonviolence, equality, and service, along with musical performances including “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Grateful.”
House Resolution 4672, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was read in full and moved for adoption by Representative Penner. Several members offered extended remarks supporting the resolution and reflecting on King’s impact, the continuing struggle for civil rights, and the need for moral courage, nonviolence, and community service. The House then voted and adopted House Resolution 4672 by voice vote, with the Speaker noting that applause was appropriate.
After the resolution, the House handled routine procedural business. Bills and resolutions on the introduction sheet were advanced to first reading and referred to committee, committee report items were referred as designated, and the Rules Committee was relieved of House Bill 1160 on local government design review and House Bill 1798 on firefighters pension boards, placing them on the second reading calendar. The Rules Committee was also relieved of Substitute House Bill 1066 on regulated substance use data and Engrossed House Bill 1574 on substance use care services, placing them on the third reading calendar. Both caucuses announced meetings after adjournment, and the House adjourned until 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, January 20.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bipartisan bill has passed out of the House, but the Senate did not take it up.
- This bipartisan bill has passed out of the House, but the Senate did not take it up.
- This bipartisan bill has it permanent.
- The CA lenders have had bipartisan support for years.
- The CA lenders have had bipartisan support for years.
Keywords:
small business lending company, SBLC, SBA lending, Small Business Administration, section 7 loans, small business loans, loan guarantee, lender cap, financial institutions, credit access, small business finance, nonprofit lenders, business lending, CEASE Act, House passage, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, sanctuary jurisdictions, office relocation, immigration policy, government operations
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- consensus into yet another bipartisan consensus into yet another partisan<02:56:04.880><c> divide.
- I mean, I know that it's rare in D.C., but this amendment actually has broad bipartisan support from
- </c><03:19:35.200><c> support</c> actually has broad bipartisan support actually has broad bipartisan
- That all of us will remain mindful of the fragility of life and the strength found in the unity forged
- forged by the bonds found in the unity forged by the bonds of<07:58:14.398><c> grief.
Keywords:
communications security, reliability, interoperability, FCC, public interest, council, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, Department of Defense, DoD appropriations, fiscal year 2026, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We should pass this unanimously in bipartisan colors because we keep hearing on a bipartisan level from
- We should pass this unanimously in bipartisan colors because we keep hearing on a bipartisan level from
- ,</c> County, District 3, Charlestown, Unity, County, District 3, Charlestown, Unity, and<01:40:24.960
- If we have an income tax, should it only be with a bipartisan coalition?
- </c><02:51:36.440><c> support</c> new tax has broad bipartisan support new tax has broad bipartisan support
Committee:
House Ways and Means