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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This month, we celebrate what...
- It was supposed to be for four days. We're now into day 117.
- Today is a day of celebration because this is also a day of remembrance of countless lives that we also
- But today is not just a But today is not just a day to celebrate a court decision.
- after day.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this day and thank you for the gift of life.
- President, and today is a very special day.
- That's what he does in his day job and he's done during His career.
- Annual celebrations like the Butterfield Stage Days Festival and the Wise County Old Settlers reunion
- Members, in case you didn't know, today is Texas ENT Day at the Capitol.
Summary:
The Texas Senate convened with a quorum, heard the governor’s emergency message outlining priority issues for the session, including property tax relief, water supply and infrastructure funding, universal education savings accounts, teacher pay, career and technical education, creation of a Texas Cyber Command, and bail reform. The governor also submitted a State of the State message and several appointment nominations for Senate confirmation. The chamber then took up a series of ceremonial resolutions and recognitions for McAllen Day, UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day, Wise County Day, and Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day, along with visits from the Houston Realty Business Coalition, Cedar Creek Chamber of Commerce, Webb County/Laredo delegates, UT Dallas McDermott Scholars, Andrews County officials, and occupational therapy professionals and students.
Several senators spoke in support of the recognitions, highlighting local economic development, higher education, public health, and regional history. McAllen was praised for its growth, business climate, and cultural significance; Laredo and Webb County were recognized for trade, the Washington’s Birthday Celebration, and cross-border ties; UTSA and UT Health were commended for research, cybersecurity, and health science work; and UT Dallas scholars were recognized for academic achievement and public service. Wise County, the East End of Houston, and Andrews County were also described in terms of their economic contributions and community heritage.
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 27 for McAllen Day and Senate Resolution 32 for UTSA and UT Health San Antonio Day without objection. It also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 11, which granted permission for either house to adjourn for more than three days between February 5 and February 11, by a recorded vote of 30 ayes and 0 nays. Additional resolutions listed on the calendar were adopted without objection, and the Senate recessed until noon on Wednesday, February 5.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm not leaving until early January, but we wanted to celebrate while all of you are here to celebrate
- So I get that there's a celebration after this pre-celebration to take place as well.
- helping us celebrate today.
- Just last week, a week ago, we were celebrating Memorial Day and those who gave their life for the freedom
- Just last week, a week ago, we were celebrating Memorial Day and those who, you know, gave their life
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please join me in celebrating Read Across America Day.
- Read Across America Day is the nation's largest celebration of reading, encouraging every child in every
- Read Across America Day.
- And so, I join my colleague in celebrating Read Across America Day, and go home and read to your friends
- Since celebrating Read Across America Day, I ask for the first roll to be open for co-authors, and I
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology.(6-28-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- It really does celebrate what it means to be a Kentuckian by discussing 250 years and celebrating those
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- </c> celebrates America's 250th anniversary. celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12
America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15
America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains.
The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state.
The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026.
The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Although Black history is celebrated in February, it should be celebrated and embraced every single day
- Today and every day, we must celebrate who we are, what we have done, where we are going, and what we
- Why isn't it every day in our history books today?
- This month is both a celebration and a reflection.
- This month is both a celebration and a reflection.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 10th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I rise to present ACR 199, which honors India's Independence Day, a holiday celebrated by Indian
- It's my privilege to recognize India's Independence Day for all Californians and celebrate our nation's
- It's my privilege to recognize India's Independence Day for all Californians and celebrate our nation's
- This year marks India's 80th Independence Day in its 79th year of celebration.
- There are busy days, there are celebrations, there is laughter and accomplishment, there is profound
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a largely ceremonial and floor-action-heavy session. Early business included unanimous consent motions, removal of several Senate bills from the consent calendar, and recognition of the 2025-26 Assembly Fellows and California Council on Science and Technology Policy Fellows. The chamber also welcomed several student and community guests, including National Science Bowl champions from Mission San Jose High School and a group of fifth graders touring the Capitol. One concurrence item, AB 2106, was adopted 65-0 after the author explained Senate amendments expanding enhanced vote-vetting requirements to geologists and geophysicists.
The floor then took up several resolutions and one appropriations bill. ACR 199 recognizing India’s Independence Day was adopted by voice vote after remarks highlighting Indian American contributions and the role of the Sikh community in India’s independence movement. HR 119 recognizing International Referees Day was adopted, with 59 coauthors added, and the chamber honored referee Marcia Barclay. HR 125 declaring August as Chicano Heritage Month was adopted with 61 coauthors, with members speaking about Chicano history, civil rights, military service, and economic contributions. ACR 221 on sudden cardiac arrest awareness among student athletes was adopted by voice vote, and AB 2597, an urgency appropriation bill paying specified claims against the state, passed 60-0 on both the urgency clause and the measure.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 231 designating Coastal Stewardship Day, with members discussing coastal protection, wetlands, climate change, and marine ecology, and ACR 234 declaring California Wine Month, which passed after remarks on the wine industry’s economic importance and challenges. HR 126 proclaiming September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month drew extensive, emotional testimony from the author and several members about suicide loss, youth mental health, LGBTQ+ youth, Native communities, and prevention resources; it was adopted with 63 coauthors. HR 127 recognizing Transgender History Month was also adopted after debate focused on transgender history in California, current attacks on transgender people, and the importance of dignity and safety; 47 coauthors were added. Finally, HR 129 recognizing Sarcoma Awareness Month passed with 60 coauthors after members discussed pediatric sarcoma, rare cancer awareness, and a cluster of Ewing sarcoma cases in South Orange County. The consent calendar, including ACR 233 on Sepsis Awareness Month, was adopted 63-0, and the chamber then moved toward adjournments in memory.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 24th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, this is the afternoon you've been waiting for: Greek Independence Day celebration.
- Well, this is the afternoon you've been waiting for, Greek Independence Day celebration.
- So as we commemorate Greek Independence Day, let us not only celebrate Greece's triumph over oppression
- This resolution acknowledges the importance of Special Olympics Day, which celebrates the achievements
- This day serves to uplift trans voices, celebrate their achievements, and to recognize the ongoing fight
Summary:
The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then proceeded through routine floor business and several ceremonial resolutions. Early procedural motions included a failed attempt to suspend the rules to withdraw AB 844 from committee and bring it directly to the floor; that motion received 16 ayes and 45 noes. The body also unanimously approved a request to re-refer AB 341.
Members then adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding coauthors: ACR 35 recognizing Greek Independence Day, ACR 17 honoring women in carpentry and the BOOTS apprenticeship program, ACR 50 designating March 24, 2025 as Special Olympics Day, and H.R. 21 proclaiming Transgender Week of Visibility and March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility. Each resolution drew supportive remarks from multiple members, while H.R. 21 also prompted extended debate, including opposition centered on girls’ sports, locker rooms, and claims about state policy affecting transgender Californians. In each case, the resolutions were adopted after the coauthor roll and voice vote.
The session concluded with adjournment in memory of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Hector Cuevas, Jr., who died in the line of duty on March 17. Several members spoke in tribute to his service, his work with youth football, and his family. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Friday, March 28, 2025 at 9 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 24th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As we celebrate Black History Month today, let us not only celebrate the history, but also reaffirm our
- On this day, we honor scholars such as Dr.
- To celebrate black history is to celebrate the ingenuity of the human spirit.
- This measure comes as a reminder that during the month we celebrate love, we should also be celebrating
- None, the clerk will read the second day consent calendar.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Mar 11, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 29
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- The order of the day is item number five, floor presentations. Mr.
- The order of the day is item number five, floor presentations. Mr.
- The order of the day is item number five, floor presentations. Mr.
- The order of the day is item number five, floor presentations. Mr.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and Emancipation Day.
- I met him at a Juneteenth celebration.
- I met him at a Juneteenth celebration.
- We cannot live just on day-to-day... ...budgeting for the future of California.
- We cannot live just on day-to-day stock market gains by the AI companies.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm not leaving until early January, but we wanted to celebrate while all of you are here to celebrate
- So I get that there's a celebration after this pre-celebration to take place as well.
- helping us celebrate today.
- I think about just last week, a week ago, we were celebrating Memorial Day and those who gave their life
- I think about just last week, a week ago, we were celebrating Just last week, a week ago, we were celebrating
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call, then approved the journal and spent much of the early session on personal privilege remarks, guest introductions, and proclamations. Recognitions included Arcadia High School’s 2026 state championship boys basketball team, the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, Diné College and Navajo sovereignty/Indigenous higher education, Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and Route 66’s centennial. The chamber also honored Senator Lela Alston for her long legislative career and retirement, with remarks from colleagues and a musical tribute after recess.
The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three House bills. HB 2048, dealing with orders of protection and process service, was amended and recommended do pass. HB 2398, concerning watercraft insurance requirements and penalties, was amended after debate over a floor amendment exempting some infrequent boat rentals; the amendment was adopted over opposition from Senator Epstein, and the bill was recommended do pass as amended. HB 2611, relating to child welfare and group home safety, was amended with changes requiring DCS reporting and standards for group foster homes, and was also recommended do pass as amended.
On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2198, HB 2434, HB 2764, HB 2772, HB 2837, HB 2868, HB 2906, and HB 2996, with HB 2772 drawing a 17-9 vote after Senator Gonzales objected that it could affect emergency responders seeking driver’s licenses from patients. HB 2868 passed 25-1, HB 1668 passed 25-1, and the rest passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1168, SB 1254, and SB 1668, then passed SB 1168 and SB 1254 on final reading and sent them to the Governor; SB 1668 also passed final reading and was sent to the Governor. The chamber then recessed.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
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- As we continue to celebrate AKA Day, I have a special guest on the floor with me as my girlfriend, Jennifer
- So, colleagues, today is an important day. We celebrating a birthday.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/02/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today here at the Capitol, it is one of my favorite days of the year: Dairy Day.
- TODAY HERE AT THE CAPITOL, IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE DAYS OF THE YEAR, DAIRY DAY.
- at Dairy Day in the well.
- You know, there is a great day to celebrate agriculture, and I want to thank our chairwoman of the Ag
- THE EVERY DAY JOE.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then processed a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate or Assembly versions for third reading. The chamber also adopted the resolution calendar with exceptions and took up several resolutions and ceremonial recognitions, including a resolution mourning Hudson Talbott, a Dairy Month resolution highlighting New York’s dairy industry, and introductions honoring Niskayuna academic teams, Gabriella Scheer for receiving the Liberty Medal, the Hartstein family’s civic engagement, and Diana Cochran’s advocacy for safe firearm storage.
The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed many bills on topics including insurance, public health, education, labor, social services, banking, local government, veterans, public service, consumer protection, criminal procedure, cannabis, parks, taxation, election law, and highway matters. Several members explained votes on notable measures: support for acupuncture insurance coverage, consumer protections for doorbell-camera data sharing, expanded protections in debt collection cases, trauma-informed procedures for sexual assault survivors, a Legionnaires’ disease awareness program, changes to mandatory minimum sentencing, and universal safe storage of firearms. A number of home rule and local authorization bills were also approved, including parkland alienation measures and local tax exemption authorizations.
Most measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew recorded opposition. Notable roll calls included the consumer debt uniformity bill, the mandatory minimum sentencing bill, the safe storage/firearms bill, and the public housing and public health measures, each with more divided votes. The chamber also accepted a lengthy Rules Committee report sending many additional bills directly to third reading, and then began the supplemental calendar, passing at least the first items before the transcript ended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Johnson on the dais today are his friends, Noe Quintanilla, and.
- Celebrating El Paso.
- Celebrated his 80th birthday on Monday, February the 17th, and not only is he. celebrating his 80th birthday
- Advocacy Day. Celebrating their a hundred and twentieth anniversary, the National Audubon.
- Speaker, members, today is Brown County Day at the state capitol.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- , and... ...to our economy, a burgeoning economy from our colonial days, and right now, especially as
- we're coming in and celebrating our 250th celebration, we thought this would be a great time to bring
- this forward and really celebrate all of those coastal heritages.
- Have a good day. Now have Senator Howard on S. 3061.
- Have a great day. Thank you. We have no other business before the committee.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a public hybrid hearing with several late-file bills and a large turnout. The main topics were symbolic designations and local property/lease matters: bills to designate the American lobster as the official crustacean of the Commonwealth, asparagus as the official state vegetable, and a Waltham bill concerning the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink lease and right of first refusal. Senator Howard also testified on a Lowell bill making a limited language change to facilitate redevelopment of the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINK) at UMass Lowell.
Testimony on the lobster bill emphasized the industry’s cultural and economic importance to coastal Massachusetts, its sustainability efforts, and its role in working waterfronts and the seafood economy. The asparagus bill drew especially enthusiastic support from Hadley Elementary students, teachers, local farmers, and legislators, who described asparagus as central to western Massachusetts agriculture, identity, and civic education. The Waltham rink bill was presented as necessary to protect a heavily used community and youth hockey facility after major city investment, while committee members noted concerns about privatization and affordability of ice time. The Lowell bill was described as a narrow technical fix to remove a reversionary clause that could impede a major redevelopment project.
Committee members generally expressed support or favorable reactions to the proposals, with several lighthearted comments about lobster and asparagus. The hearing concluded after testimony ended, and a motion was made and seconded to close the hearing.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/18/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we celebrate Italian American Day and Independence Day, and we're reminded that New York's strength
- Today, to join me in celebrating Italian American Day and honoring the countless contributions Italian
- It is a great day to celebrate our Italian heritage.
- IT IS A GREAT DAY TO CELEBRATE OUR ITALIAN HERITAGE.
- Many people celebrate St. Patrick's Day; in our household, we also celebrate St.
Summary:
The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up a budget extender. Senator Serrano’s appropriation bill was recalled from the Assembly, reconsidered, amended, and sent through Rules to the floor. During debate, senators discussed the ongoing delay in finalizing the state budget, the 13th extender, school aid payments, the Yonkers school district payment, and unresolved issues such as Tier 6 retirement changes and other budget policy items. The extender was passed 57-2 after debate, with senators pressing for more transparency about the budget negotiations and the majority responding that those issues were not germane to the extender.
The chamber then recognized several resolutions and guests. Senators spoke in support of Resolution 1948 honoring New York State 4-H and its Capital Days participants, Resolution 2054 commemorating Italian American Day, and Resolution 1620 mourning Denis Michael Troy of Rockland County. The Italian American Day resolution drew extensive remarks from many senators about family histories, immigration, cultural contributions, scholarships, and community traditions, and the Senate welcomed honored guests from the Italian American community. The Rosalyn Yalow Charter School fencing team was also introduced, along with the family of Denis Troy.
The Senate then moved through a long calendar of bills, passing measures on public service, city administrative code, municipal law, correction law, criminal procedure, real property tax, education, social services, public health, executive law, parks, judiciary, and alcoholic beverage control, among others. Several members explained votes on bills related to ratepayer protection, hip-hop lyrics in criminal cases, sovereign nations and gaming compacts, and the Traveling with Dignity Act requiring adult changing stations in public facilities. Most bills passed with broad support, though some drew notable negative votes. The Senate completed the calendar and adjourned until Tuesday, May 19, at 3:00 p.m.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 022 Feb 5th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a new day in the House. Members, please take your seats. It's a new day in the House.
- They observed American emancipation with watch night, Jubilee Day, and Juneteenth celebrations and noted
- They observed American emancipation with watch night, Jubilee Day, and Juneteenth celebrations and noted
- They observed American emancipation with watch night, Jubilee Day, and Juneteenth celebrations and noted
- They observed American emancipation with watch night, Jubilee Day, and Juneteenth celebrations and noted
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have opening day today, and we're all hoping for the best.
- It's Canada Day at the Capitol.
- They are having a productive day here in the Capitol.
- I rise to present ACR 141, recognizing Visak Day.
- first roll to be open for... ...to honor Visak Day.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, with opening prayer and pledge, followed by a series of guest introductions recognizing Nevada County search and rescue volunteers, a Canadian delegation, Oakland High School Public Health Academy students, Claremont McKenna College students, St. Edward’s Parish School students, and others. The body also approved several procedural motions, including re-referrals of bills to committees and permission for committees to notice bills pending re-referral.
On the floor file, the Assembly adopted ACR 152 designating March 2026 as American Red Cross Month, with remarks praising Red Cross disaster relief, blood supply, and training work. It also adopted HR 90 celebrating No-Ruz, the Persian New Year, with members noting its themes of renewal and resilience amid conflict affecting Iranian communities. Later, ACR 141 recognizing Visak Day was adopted, honoring the Buddha’s birth and teachings on peace, compassion, and balance. Each of these resolutions received numerous co-authors before voice vote adoption.
The Assembly also passed AB 1844, which updates the Judges’ Retirement System 2 to allow judges to designate non-spouse beneficiaries for survivor retirement benefits and extend protections to vested judges. On the consent calendar, AB 1948 relating to firearms and several resolutions, including HR 94 on Major League Baseball Opening Day 2026 and Senate concurrent resolutions, were adopted, with AB 1948 passing 60-0. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Caitlin Katie Mardellett and a motion to adjourn for spring recess until April 6.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 10th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I rise to present ACR 199, which honors India's Independence Day, a holiday celebrated by Indian
- It's my privilege to recognize India's Independence Day for all Californians and celebrate our nation's
- This year marks India's 80th Independence Day in its 79th year of celebration.
- day.
- There are busy days, there are celebrations, there is laughter and accomplishment, there is profound