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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- responsible for the suppression of enemy air defenses in support of expeditionary aircraft and ground troops
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 024 Feb 7th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Immigrant Rights Coalition, the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition, Huntos Color, Prote, the Romero Troop
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Oct 7th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- part of Florida and the Panhandle with our 101st Air Operations Group located at Tyndall, the 83rd Troop
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, and Domestic Security met for its first meeting of the 2025-26 session and heard presentations from Major General John Haas, Adjutant General of Florida, and Tim McGregor, executive director of the Florida Defense Support Commission. General Haas reviewed the Florida National Guard’s missions, statewide footprint, domestic disaster response, and federal deployments, emphasizing the Guard’s role in hurricanes, border-related support, and other state operations. He also discussed recruiting and retention, noting that recruiting remains strong but retention is challenged by the Guard’s high operational tempo, and he outlined efforts to expand force structure, improve facilities, and modernize units, including Camp Blanding upgrades, new armories, additional infantry, engineer, military police, and aviation assets, and the Air National Guard’s F-35 conversion.
Members asked questions about recruiting methods, typical brigade size, and how many personnel would be needed to reduce the average duty burden back toward the statutory 39 days. Haas explained that Florida’s large population helps recruiting, especially through community and school outreach, but that the state’s frequent domestic missions make the current 12,000-member force too small for its workload. He said the Guard’s high tempo is the main reason members leave for the reserves and argued that more force structure is needed to reduce strain. Committee members also discussed prior efforts to influence National Guard stationing decisions based on population shifts and domestic mission demands.
McGregor then described the Florida Defense Support Commission’s work to protect military installations, prevent encroachment, support workforce and economic development, and improve the military-friendly environment for service members and families. He highlighted the commission’s grant programs, the military benefits guide, and a spouse license reciprocity matrix, as well as site visits to installations and defense-related facilities across the state. Members asked about Lockheed Martin’s innovation and simulation work in Orlando and discussed the value of military spouse reciprocity compacts. No bills were heard, and the committee adjourned after the presentations and discussion.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- They're not going to gather the troops and go fight the school board.
Committee:
House Education Policy
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 11th, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- to, we have to have 1088s, well, actually more specifically 1078s and 1083s that go in and they're troop
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Summary:
The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources considered several environmental and infrastructure bills, most of them sponsored or presented by Senator McLean, along with measures on stormwater, wastewater, brownfields, marine facilities, and a confirmation package. SB 492 on mitigation banking would allow mitigation credits to be purchased outside an impact area when local credits are unavailable, with distance-based multipliers and a statutory credit release schedule; Senator Smith raised concerns about how far credits could be moved from the impacted ecosystem, while supporters said the bill would preserve net environmental benefit and provide predictability. The bill was reported favorably, with Senator Smith voting no.
SB 800 would update Florida’s battery recycling program and require manufacturers to support more robust recycling and disposal information, prompted by testimony from waste, recycling, and industry groups describing truck, landfill, and facility fires caused by batteries. SB 1228 would advance a spring restoration project for Kentucky Springs and the Santa Fe spring flows by allowing JEA to amend a compliance plan to deliver more than 35 million gallons per day of reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it was reported favorably without debate. SB 796 would create a general permit for distributed wastewater treatment systems to help local governments address failing septic tanks, and SB 736 would update the Brownfields program with technical changes, revised definitions, and a change allowing smaller ownership interests to participate in cleanup efforts; both were reported favorably after supportive testimony.
SB 810 on stormwater management required annual inspections of local government waterways and drainage works before hurricane season, motivated by flooding after recent storms. Senators Harrell and Smith questioned who would be responsible for inspections and repairs, the scope of structures covered, and the fiscal impact, and the sponsor said the bill would be refined to better define responsibilities and possibly narrow the scope to higher-risk infrastructure. The bill drew opposition from the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Stormwater Association, but also strong support from senators who emphasized the need for better preparedness; it was reported favorably. SB 1162 on water access facilities would add a clean marine manufacturer designation, provide a lease fee discount, and include parking for boat-hauling vehicles and trailers in the grant program; it was reported favorably. The committee also unanimously recommended confirmation of five Florida Inland Navigation District appointees, and Senator DeSantis? no, Senator DeCeglie recorded affirmative votes on SB 492, SB 800, and SB 1228 before adjournment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
- Governor Abbott bent the knee to the felon in the White House, calling an emergency session to withdraw
- an emergency White House, calling an emergency session<02:20:50.240><c> to</c><02:20:50.560><c> withdraw
- </c><02:20:51.680><c> congressional</c><02:20:52.240><c> maps</c> session to withdraw congressional maps
- session to withdraw congressional maps in<02:20:53.040><c> Texas,</c><02:20:54.080><c> max</c><02:20
Keywords:
defense appropriations, military funding, national security, Department of Defense, fiscal year 2026, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, DoD appropriations, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC, Federal Reserve, central bank digital currency, CBDC
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/19/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Several times we were involved in supporting friendly troops in direct contact with the enemy forces.
- In the secret war, more than 35,000 of our troops were lost, including my older brother.
- In the secret war, more than 35,000 of In the secret war, more than 35,000 of our<01:16:14.600><c> troops
- </c><01:16:15.040><c> were</c><01:16:15.200><c> lost,</c> our troops were lost, our troops were lost,
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
- In conclusion, God bless<02:08:19.840><c> our</c><02:08:20.000><c> troops</c><02:08:20.320><c> as</c>
- as the global war on bless our troops as the global war on terrorism<02:08:21.679><c> continues.
- Keeping the withdrawal revocations for Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans and adding new withdrawal revocations
- Keeping the withdrawal revocations for Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans and adding new withdrawal revocations
Keywords:
energy, water development, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, flood control, infrastructure, Bureau of Land Management, North Dakota, resource management plan, congression disapproval, public lands policy, HJR106, H.J.Res. 106, Congressional Review Act, CRA, BLM, Central Yukon, Alaska, public lands, land management
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
- In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
- In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
- In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
- In conclusion, God bless our troops as the global war on terrorism continues.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House debates moving bill to allow legal remedies for civil rights violations 2/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, President Trump, and to our troops who did the right thing and got these criminals out of
- Thank you, President Trump, and to our troops who did the right thing and got these criminals out of
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 10, 2026, 9:00AM HST - Day 25
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><03:42:52.440><c> to</c><03:42:52.520><c> then</c><03:42:52.720><c> go</c> rally their troops to
- then go rally their troops to then go assassinate<03:42:53.400><c> him.
- I would like to withdraw my no vote from SCR 1170, HB 2217 HD2. That was made in error.
- I would like to withdraw my no error.
- I would like to withdraw my no vote<04:57:23.760><c> from</c><04:57:24.000><c> SCR</c><04:57:24.560><
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 39 Apr 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hartzell was flying cargo and troops in and out of Vietnam.
Bills:
SB1290 , SB1530 , SB1847 , HR1050 , SB169 , SB1377 , SB1990 , SB1991 , SB1778 , SB1579 , SB1992 , SB3 , SB2028 , SB1928 , SB2127 , SB2117 , SB1439 , SB1930 , SB330 , SB1191 , SB2110 , SB2134 , SB2069 , SB2095 , SB1613 , SB1246 , SB1976 , SB1346 , SB1509 , SB2071 , SB259 , SB1314
Keywords:
2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria, healthcare, senior services, Taiwan, Oklahoma, sister-state relationship
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 25-after Call of the Chair Mar 16th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To the gallery, I have some awesome Girl Scouts from Troop 7255. We've come to visit us.
Bills:
HR1038 , HB3263 , HB3127 , HB2997 , HB3115 , HB2123 , HB3587 , HB3028 , HB2035 , HB3369 , HB3620 , HB3621 , HB3622 , HB3624 , HB3175 , HB3173 , HB3178 , HB1979 , HB4476
Keywords:
Oklahoma Youth Expo, OYE, 4-H, FFA, agriculture, agricultural education, youth expo, livestock show, junior livestock, scholarships, youth leadership, Oklahoma City, rural communities, ag mechanics, engineering contest, farm youth, student recognition, ceremonial resolution, house resolution, livestock competition
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate will resolve itself into the committee, the memorial committee. 35 Girl Scouts from various troops
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Nov 4th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- These records, for example, may contain information on military missions, units, deployments, and troop
Summary:
The Committee on Military Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met to consider SB 96, which originally proposed a new veterans dental care program but was amended to expand the existing Veterans Dental Care Grant Program. The amendment raised eligibility from 300% to 400% of the federal poverty level and added a recurring $500,000 general revenue appropriation. Members discussed whether expanding eligibility without guaranteed additional funding could dilute services for veterans already being served, while supporters argued it would help veterans currently turned away for dental care. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 96 favorably by roll call vote, with Chair Wright voting no.
The committee also approved two committee bills continuing public records exemptions: SPB 7000, covering the address and telephone number of people staying in public emergency shelters during storms or catastrophic events, and SPB 7002, covering certain Department of Military Affairs records stored in or transmitted through Department of Defense systems or related to military cyber operations. Both were moved as committee bills without objection and were favorably reported.
Members then received presentations from Dr. Pia Woodley of the Florida Veterans Foundation and Joe Marino of Veterans Florida. Dr. Woodley outlined the foundation’s dental initiatives, emergency assistance, transportation support, benefits guide distribution, new programs for state veterans’ homes and community grants, and recent audits with no findings. Marino described Veterans Florida’s SkillBridge, entrepreneur, and workforce programs, including outreach and federal partnerships, and noted legislative priorities to allow stipends for training at UF IFAS AGVets facilities and to rename a program in statute for clarity. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and we've seen these problems pop up under Operation Lone Star, where, uh, troops have been sent
Committee:
House S/C on State-Federal Relations
Keywords:
tax, ad valorem, voter-approval, local government finance, property tax, repeal, tax rates, school finance, tax reduction, compressed tax rate, education, funding, HB 176, Texas border security, interstate compact, Government Code Chapter 794, Texas-Mexico border, border enforcement, immigration enforcement, ICE 287(g)
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And on April 27, 2025, for the Boy Scouts of America, Troop No. 5, refer to the Committee on House Administration
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- examples include a couple of manufacturing facilities with Sig Sauer that support the needs of our troops
- the<01:39:21.920><c> needs</c><01:39:22.080><c> of</c><01:39:22.239><c> our</c><01:39:22.400><c> troops
- </c><01:39:22.719><c> and</c> the needs of our troops and the needs of our troops and international<01
Committee:
Senate Commerce
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a variety of projects here at the Troop A, Troop E Crime Lab, Shelby County Jail, O'Fallon Police
- One, to construct a new maintenance building at Troop I headquarters in Rolla to replace a Missouri State
- One to construct a new maintenance building at Troop I headquarters in Rala to replace a Missouri State
Committee:
House Budget
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (04/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Ranking Member, if you could take your troops to an empty room and do whatever you wish to do, including
- Ranking member, if you could take your<00:14:20.880><c> troops</c><00:14:21.760><c> um</c><00:14:22.480
- 23.519><c> empty</c><00:14:23.839><c> room</c><00:14:24.079><c> and</c><00:14:24.480><c> do</c> your troops
- um to an empty room and do your troops um to an empty room and do whatever<00:14:25.760><c> you</c><
Summary:
The Children and Family Law Committee met on April 15, 2025, and opened a hearing on Senate Bill 269, which would remove references to “bride and groom” and replace them with “applicants” in the Vital Records Act. The bill was described by the sponsor’s designee as a housekeeping update requested by the Secretary of State to modernize and standardize the language in light of same-sex marriage and to make the statute gender-neutral. Members asked whether the change would affect the substance of marriage law, marriage ceremonies, age and residence requirements, or open the door to polygamy; the response was that it would not change the law, would still apply to two adults, and would not supersede New Hampshire’s ban on polygamy. Some members noted the bill had passed the Senate unanimously and 18-0, while others questioned whether the change was necessary given existing forms and statutes, and whether it could create confusion with other laws such as alimony or divorce paperwork.
The discussion became lengthy and somewhat informal, with members debating whether the terminology update was merely clerical or whether it should be postponed for more information from the Secretary of State’s office. Several members expressed frustration that no representative from that office was present. One member, speaking as a family law attorney, argued the bill was redundant because similar information already appears on vital statistics forms and could potentially create unintended issues; others countered that the Legislature should keep statutes consistent with current law and modern terminology. The committee also briefly discussed how marriage certificates and licenses are labeled and how same-sex couples are designated under current law.
After a Republican caucus break, the chair called for a nonbinding thumb vote on whether to postpone the bill. The committee voted to come back to the bill later, and the hearing on SB 269 was closed and postponed to a later executive session date. The chair then shifted to other committee business, including preparations for a later discussion with Chief Administrative Justice Ellen Kristo and a family court subcommittee exercise, but no further action was taken on SB 269 during this segment.