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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- For Representative Steinmeyer had the flags, and if you have not gone by and gotten your flag, I tell
- We're going to eliminate all hats, including military.
- They will be flagging them for lots of reasons.
- When we're talking about military...
- And the more rank you pick up in the military, you make more connections.
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
Summary:
The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces met with a quorum and began with remarks honoring veterans on the committee, including presentation of Capitol-flown flags and certificates. The chair also announced new decorum rules, including a ban on hats except religious headwear, and reminded members about the importance of truthful testimony. The committee then moved into executive session to consider several bills related to veterans’ issues and benefits.
The committee first took up House Bill 3029, which dealt with regulating veterans benefits matters and limiting bad actors who charge veterans for claims assistance. Members discussed concerns about private companies, accredited service officers, veterans’ choice, and whether the bill would reduce access or create future problems with VA reviews. Amendments were adopted to clarify that the bill would not cover housing loans and to remove a paragraph affecting certain registered providers. After debate, the committee voted 14-7 to do pass the House Committee Substitute for HB 3029. The committee then approved House Bill 3280, concerning spouse disability license plates, by a unanimous 21-0 vote.
Next, the committee considered House Bill 2306 along with related bills HB 2276 and HB 2089 in a combined committee substitute. The measure would create property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and surviving spouses based on assessed value, with categories tied to disability ratings. Members asked detailed questions about how the exemption would interact with short-term rentals, remarriage, unoccupied homes, and the senior tax freeze. The sponsor explained the exemption would apply to a qualified primary residence and continue in certain cases such as assisted living or veterans homes. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted 18-2 to do pass the combined bill package.
After the votes, the committee heard testimony from Heather, founder and executive director of Healing House and New Beginnings, a Christ-centered recovery program for women with substance use disorder. She described the program’s housing, recovery support, accreditation, and community outreach, and members praised its work. The committee also heard from Steve Baker of the Cass County Veterans Coalition, who described a local volunteer network that connects veterans to jobs and services. He emphasized that the coalition does not provide services itself but helps veterans find the right resources. The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Steinmeyer had the flags, and if you have not gone by and gotten your flag, I tell you
- We're going to eliminate all hats, including military.
- They'll be flagging them for lots of reasons.
- And so, for me, I had a military retirement. I had a lot of things that were set up.
- And, you know, the more rank you pick up in the military, you make more connections.
Committee:
House Veterans and Armed Forces
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- by Donna Kafer, our legislative chaplain, and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance of the Flag
- Members and guests, please join me to pledge allegiance to our flag. Thank you.
- Please join me to pledge allegiance to our flag. Thank you. I pledge allegiance to the flag.
- It's scary to go outside in my America, and looking at the flag reminds me of all of this.
- who is scared, who sees something different in the American flag, that she shouldn't.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Alders of Smith County to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
- Speaker, members, guests in the gallery, please join me in our Pledge of Allegiance to the flags.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
- Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to the Texas flag.
- The Association advocates to support U.S. military service members, veterans, and their families.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 29th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing to join us in the flag salute.
- Please place your hand over your heart as we honor our great flag.
- That have served our military and made us proud. Thank you for your service.
- It's time that the state of California honors our military personnel and retirees.
- However, military families are often struggling.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- First is, we see it here: American flag, state flag. That's constant. Carve-outs.
- First is, we see it here: American flag, state flag.
- flags, you can have the college flags, you have nation-state flags.
- way around the flag bill.
- City flags are not that important. Put a Navy flag up.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the journal, then received several Senate messages and committee reports. A number of bills were introduced or advanced, including measures on health care, elections, schools, water districts, crime victims, and animal protection, along with several resolutions and memorials. The House also took up a constitutional resolution on parental rights in education, but House Joint Resolution 9 failed because it did not receive the required two-thirds vote, finishing at 44 ayes and 25 nays.
The chamber then considered and passed several bills on third reading. House Bill 585 would impose a 48-hour deadline for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections and allow refunds and third-party inspections if the deadline is missed; members disclosed Rule 80 conflicts because of permit-related businesses, and the bill passed 69-1. House Bill 736 lowered the voter threshold for ballot rotation requirements to expand rotation to more elections and passed 68-1. House Bill 626 changed county impact-fee language from “may” to “shall,” House Bill 749 addressed annexation-related septic system costs, House Bill 650 affirmed federalism principles, House Bill 788 created a pilot incentive for medical preceptors, House Bill 738 added an LLC filing option using a commercial registered agent address, House Bill 685 added a sentencing enhancement for crimes committed while masked, House Bill 696 updated prison sexual-contact language, House Bill 686 created a narrow nepotism exception for small towns, House Bill 670 clarified urban renewal/fire district opt-out rules, House Bill 734 fixed a wind/geothermal tax distribution formula, and House Bill 570 increased penalties for reckless driving in active construction zones. Most of these bills passed with comfortable majorities, though House Bill 685 passed narrowly at 38-31 and House Bill 570 passed 68-1.
Later, the House passed House Bill 561 on flag displays by government entities, despite debate that it was aimed at restricting certain local flags; it passed 58-11. The House also passed House Bill 692 on foster-care court proceedings and House Bill 575 on centralized civil asset forfeiture reporting, both after debate about transparency and court procedure. Additional bills passed included House Bill 562, extending the notice period for insurance nonrenewals to 60 days; House Bill 810, setting residency requirements for legislative candidates with exemptions for military service and missions; House Bill 593, repealing obsolete waste-management and Big Payette Lake provisions; House Bill 714, updating hazardous waste siting law; and House Bill 507, revising Idaho National Guard military justice procedures to restore non-judicial punishment authority. The House recessed and later returned to continue business, with several bills transmitted to the Senate after passage and no title corrections on the measures considered.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Led to allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- an eligible voter as unverified. a mismatch that flags an eligible voter as unverified.
- That means, as a result, we're going to see thousands of voters who are flagged. Flagged for...
- See thousands of voters who are flagged, flagged for removal, who are not going to have time to produce
- In our military-intensive state, there are youth in foster care who are beneficiaries of military benefits
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 21st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- The most popular items are T-shirts, hoodies, dad hats, flags, and totes.
- This flag has flown at U.S. military bases around the globe and in almost all 50 states for the past
- While in Boston, this flag will be flown at the State House.
- So we're going to have a very busy flag sojourn, and the military are involved in this.
- They do a formal raising, lowering, and folding of the flag at each stop.
Summary:
The special commission on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution met without quorum, but proceeded with updates on major upcoming 250th events. Chair Sean Garballey and Senator Paul Mark opened the meeting, then Dusty Rhodes gave a detailed overview of Sail Boston and the Tall Ships festivities, including ship arrivals on July 9-10, the opening ceremony on July 10, the parade of sail on July 11, public boarding, harbor fireworks, and the Sail Boston festival. He noted the event will involve 20 countries, about 60 ships, multiple anchorages, and significant coordination with pilots, tugboats, and public safety agencies, with a budget of more than $5 million.
Director Kate Fox and Sheila Green reported on Massachusetts 250 campaign efforts, including website and social media performance, merchandise sales, grant-funded exhibits and murals across the state, multicultural outreach, and July 4th programming tied to the Boston Pops Spectacular. They highlighted a series of MA 250 promotional videos, the I-Civics “We Declare” student reading project, the America 250 time capsule submission, the national reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, the Great American Block Party in Boston, and the flag sojourn that will bring a ceremonial flag to several Massachusetts sites before it is sent to Washington, D.C. They also mentioned upcoming MA 250 signage at MassDOT service plazas and a new schools-and-farms partnership announced by state secretaries.
Jonathan Lane of Revolution 250 updated the commission on Bunker Hill-related events, the Gloucester battle reenactment, Treaty Day in Watertown, and the Declaration of Independence project. He said Revolution 250 secured funding to reprint the Ezekiel Russell Declaration of Independence for distribution to all Massachusetts cities and towns, using an 18th-century press and handmade paper. The commission then discussed creating a Massachusetts-specific time capsule, with members offering to help identify objects and suggesting it include both historic and contemporary items. The meeting ended with general thanks, an invitation to an upcoming Mass Humanities screening, and a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The most popular items are T-shirts, hoodies, dad hats, flags, and totes.
- This flag has flown at U.S. military bases around the globe and in almost all 50 states for the past
- While in Boston, this flag will be flown at the State House.
- So we're going to have a very busy flag sojourn, and the military are involved in this.
- They do a formal raising, lowering, and folding of the flag at each stop.
Summary:
The special commission on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution met without a quorum, but proceeded with updates on upcoming commemoration activities. Co-chairs Representative Sean Garballey and Senator Paul Mark opened the meeting and welcomed Superintendent Armstrong from the National Parks of Boston. The main focus was the approaching slate of major events tied to the Revolution and July 4th, including Bunker Hill observances, Harborfest, Sail Boston, and the Boston Pops Spectacular.
Dusty Rhodes gave a detailed overview of Sail Boston, describing the arrival and anchoring of tall ships, the parade of sail, public boarding opportunities, harbor fireworks, and the Sail Boston festival site. He noted the complexity of coordinating ships, pilots, tugboats, and public safety across multiple agencies, and said the event budget is over $5 million. Kate Fox and Sheila Green then reported on Massachusetts 250 programming: strong website and email engagement, merchandise sales, grant-funded exhibits and murals across the state, multicultural outreach, the I Civics “We Declare” student project, the America 250 time capsule contributions, the July 8 national reading of the Declaration of Independence, the flag sojourn, and a new schools-and-farms partnership with state agencies.
Jonathan Lane of Revolution 250 updated the commission on Bunker Hill activities, the Gloucester Battle reenactment, Treaty Day in Watertown, and the Declaration of Independence project. He said funding had been secured to reprint the Ezekiel Russell Declaration of Independence for distribution to all 351 cities and towns, with printing underway and hopes to deliver copies by July 4. The commission also discussed creating a Massachusetts-specific time capsule and forming a working group to gather ideas and possible contributions from cities and towns. Members expressed support, offered to help, and the meeting ended with thanks, announcements of an upcoming documentary screening, and a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- </c><00:01:09.040><c> of</c><00:01:09.160><c> the</c> >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
- Seeing none, orders of the day. but it is also um military appreciation but it is also um military appreciation
- </c> military members died in combat. military members died in combat.
- <c> rate</c><00:09:35.360><c> is</c> And the military suicide rate is And the military suicide rate is
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And this time, some HOA refused to let somebody fly a military unit flag.
- These flags all have to be approved by the Department of Defense, so there's not some rogue-type flag
- Would you be opposed to a floor amendment to include LGBTQ flags? Mr.
- flag.
- These flags all have to be approved by the Department of Defense, so there's not some rogue-type flag
Committee:
House Government
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 28 (2-17-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- c><00:05:45.039><c> Protection</c> Military Affairs and Public Protection Military Affairs and Public
- families exclusively for military children.
- families exclusively for military children.
- families exclusively for military children.
- families exclusively for military children.
Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Senate Message 04:26
Report of Committees 05:13
Orders of the Day/ HB 6 06:22
HB 480 14:13
HB 562 17:55
HB 136 25:53
HB 257 29:47
HB 490 35:54
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 40:30
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 52:44
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 53:49
ConC/Rules Report 57:12
Floor Amendments 58:49
Adjournment 58:59, 958, all
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE COMMITTEE A MILITARY - THE COMMITTEE A MILITARY VETERAN AFFAIRS DOMESTIC SECURITY WILL NOW COME TO
- WE ARE GOING TO ASK SENATOR BURGESS TO SAY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE >>> I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
- I KNOW I TOOK SENATOR THOMPSON'S, YOU CAN'T TAKE HER SPOT ON HERE BUT MAY BE IN PLACE ON MILITARY AND
- I KNOW HOW BOTH OF YOU AND SENATOR COLLINS, HOW YOU CARRY THE FLAG.
- NOT JUST AMERICAN FLAG MAKING SURE WE TAKE CARE OF OUR VETERANS FLAG.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026 at 11:00 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The flags will be escorted to the rostrum by the Nisei Veterans Committee Color Guard: Dale Watanabe,
- The flags will be escorted to the rostrum by the Nisei Veterans Committee Color Guard: Dale Watanabe,
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- Speaker, we had military martial law within the boundaries of these United States.
- Civilian order number one was that military authority. I do want to finally talk about...
Bills:
HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2262 , HB2298 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2593 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2157 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1707 , HB2361 , HB2389 , HB2468 , HB2521 , HB2720 , HB1591 , HB2092 , HB2176 , HB2255 , HB2281 , HB2438 , HB2685 , HB1960 , HB2236 , HB2364
Keywords:
design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- by Donna Kafer, our legislative chaplain, and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance of the Flag
- Members and guests, please join me to pledge allegiance to our flag. Thank you.
- Please join me to pledge allegiance to our flag. Thank you. I pledge allegiance to the flag.
- And it was, when you see the American flag?
- who is scared, who sees something different in the American flag, that she shouldn’t.
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.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- First is, we see it here: American flag, state flag. That’s constant.
- First is, we see it here: American flag, state flag.
- On the public sphere, you have that third flagpole; that’s where you can have government flags, military
- flags, college flags, and nation-state flags.
- City flags are not that important. Put a Navy flag up.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 24th, 2026 at 01:46 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- This was flagged by many members as a priority.
- Number six is for the Office of Military-Based Planning. This is the Military-Based Impact Fund.
- And that was flagged by committee as well in subcommittees.
- Number six is for the Office of Military-Based Planning. This is the Military-Based Impact Fund.
- That was flagged by several of you.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (02/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- flags.
- flag and American Legion flag the the P flag and American Legion flag the legion<00:13:11.320><c> has
- </c><00:29:58.720><c> that's</c> flag the American American flag that's flag the American American flag
- We've got a lot of respect for the flag, a lot of respect for all of our military people who have served
- By the way, when my son went to war, when all military go to war, they wear the New Hampshire flag, the
Summary:
The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines.
The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements.
Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Following his military service, Robert studied... ...military service, Robert studied accounting at the
- ... ...competitors in terms of military spending combined.
- Let's fly the American flag as we celebrate 250 years of flag as we celebrate 250 years of freedom this
- These are members with experience both military and civilian.
- but the flag of another country.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- families on our military installations here in Arizona.
- HB 2511, early ballot, military affairs and elections.
- HB 2789, militarism, military affairs and elections.
- Federalism, military affairs, and elections. HB 2805, electronic.
- Federalism, military affairs, and elections. HB 2808, terrorism.