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• Speaker, for the recognition.
• Speaker, for the recognition.
• I'm not opposed to student recognition. I'm not opposed to student recognition.
• . recognition. recognition.
• Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Thank you for the recognition, Mr.

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• Finally, as we reflect on this month and today's recognition, As we reflect on this month and today's
• recognition of our LGBTQ+ communities, may their stories and contributions be among the many threads
• I too rise with my colleague from Yucaipa in recognition of Dr.
• Ware's name to the desk for appropriate recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Please bring the name to the desk for appropriate recognition. And finally, Senator Valadares.

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• <00:05:09.240> it<00:05:09.360> deserves, receive the recognition it deserves, receive
• the recognition it deserves, including<00:05:10.640> the<00:05:10.760> awarding<00:05:
• <00:07:09.920> of<00:07:10.040> your Battalion in recognition of your Battalion in
• recognition of your courageous<00:07:10.760> service,<00:07:11.200> steadfast courageous
• They didn't need recognition. They didn't seek personal gain.

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, March 9, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, established a quorum, and approved the previous day’s journal. The main formal action was the reading and adoption of a House resolution honoring the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion for their World War II service, with remarks emphasizing their role in clearing a massive mail backlog, supporting troop morale, and breaking barriers for African American women in the military. The resolution was read in full and presented on March 9, 2026. The chamber then handled introductory legislation and Senate messages on consent calendars. House Bills 1632 through 1642 were read the first time and referred to the appropriate committees, and Introductory House Bond Initiatives 62 through 65 were referred to Appropriations. Senate Bill 439 was introduced in the House and referred to Economic Matters, and Senate Bill 69 was introduced and referred to Government, Labor, and Elections. No objections or recorded votes were noted on these referrals. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of caucus and guest announcements. Members announced upcoming caucus meetings, a high school shadow day, an Iftar dinner hosted by the Muslim and Women’s Caucuses, a Women’s Caucus election with in-person and remote voting times, and other constituent and guest recognitions, including District nights and visits from AFSCME Maryland Council 3, the Junior League of Annapolis, foster youth participants, and student pages. The House then adjourned on motion of the Majority Leader until Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m.

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• I have a certificate of recognition celebrating the 30-year anniversary for 529 financial plans.
• Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the State of New Mexico... ...that recognition be given
• The New Mexico State Senate does hereby extend its recognition and acknowledgement to February 9, 2026
• Any members like to speak to this recognition that Senator Townsend mentioned. Thank you.
• Any members like to speak to this recognition that Senator Townsend mentioned? Senator Cedio Lopez.

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• And so before we do that, Senator Arrington, I understand you have a recognition.
• Before we move on, Senator Collins, you have a recognition. You're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
• Senator Davis, I understand you have a recognition as well. You are recognized. I do, Mr.
• Before we have the last one, Senator Bradley, for a recognition.
• And members, we have For a recognition. You're recognized. Thank you, Mr. President.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including state championship athletic teams, visiting chambers of commerce, apprentices, students, and other guests. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading calendar and special order calendar, with no committee reports or executive messages on the desk. A moment of silence was held for Walton County Deputy William Will May, who died in the line of duty. Among the major bills passed was SB 234, which strengthens restrictions on resisting law enforcement officers and increases penalties related to manslaughter of an officer; an amendment clarifying “good faith” in an officer’s duties was adopted, and the bill passed 37-0. The Senate also passed SB 7020 on open government review of certain cybersecurity information, SM 1488 urging Congress to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, SB 944 reducing the overpayment claim period for insurers/HMOs seeking reimbursement from licensed psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, SB 878 extending probation treatment options for misdemeanor offenses involving controlled substances, SB 538 updating the state court system, SB 480 expanding nonprofit agricultural medical benefit plans, SB 472 giving correctional education credit toward professional licensure, SB 86/House companion 421 expanding peer support for first responders to include support personnel, SB 164 on vessel accountability, SB 282 on warranty association financial requirements, SB 316 creating Series LLC rules, and SB 384 requiring notice to legislative delegations before municipal annexation of state-owned lands. The most debated measure was CS/CS/SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification, which Garcia said would prohibit unauthorized atmospheric interventions, create reporting and enforcement mechanisms through DEP, and impose felony penalties; Polsky questioned the bill’s practicality, federal preemption issues, and agency capacity, while supporters said it would address public concerns and close loopholes. The Senate also passed CS/SB 166 on public school administrative efficiency after adopting several amendments affecting school purchasing timelines, third-grade retention exemptions, teacher contracts, certification, facilities planning, and an OPPAGA study of cost-per-student-station limits; senators debated testing, teacher evaluations, and school accountability. At the end of the day, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, received budget process guidance from Appropriations Chair Hooper on SB 2500 and SB 2502 amendment deadlines, and then adjourned until April 9.

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• This petition was filed after careful review and in recognition of her decades.
• Principal Lampron deserves this recognition and security after a career spent serving Boston's children
• this recognition and security after a career spent serving boston's children and her families thank
• We believe operators deserve that same recognition.
• They bring families in recognition to people who work every day to keep our community safe.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a wide range of retirement classification and benefit bills affecting municipal and state employees. Much of the hearing focused on proposals to move various workers from Group 1 to Group 2 or Group 4, including municipal building officials (H. 2776), MassDOT highway workers (H. 2908/Sousa’s Law), DCF attorneys (H. 2771), probation officers, licensed electricians, drinking water operators (H. 3000/S. 1834), MWRA non-clerical workers (S. 1803), transitional parole officers (H. 2878), Plymouth BCI criminal investigator officers (H. 2975/S. 1863), Beverly fire alarm operators/public safety telecommunicators (S. 1876), Massport pipefitters and refrigeration technicians (H. 2788/S. 1829), and other public safety or hazardous-duty classifications. Witnesses generally argued that their work is physically dangerous, understaffed, or comparable to already higher-classified employees, and several said the changes would help recruitment and retention with little fiscal impact because the affected groups are small. The committee also heard testimony on H. 4508, a home rule petition to grant a disability pension to Boston principal Patricia Lampron. Supporters, including Representative Dan Hunt, Boston city councilors, and Lampron herself, described a severe 2021 assault at the Henderson Inclusion School that left her with lasting physical and psychological injuries and forced her into early retirement. They urged the committee to advance the bill quickly. One witness, Pamela McLaughlin, testified in opposition, arguing the bill would set the wrong precedent and describing alleged prior misconduct by Lampron, and asked that the bill be sent to study. Several witnesses and committee members asked brief questions, mainly about the scope of the bills, whether certain workers were already in higher groups, and the fiscal or precedent concerns. No votes were taken during the hearing. At the end, the chairs announced that testimony was complete, asked whether anyone else wished to speak, and then the committee voted to adjourn.

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• Indiana seek recognition. Indiana seek recognition.
• Gentleman from California seek recognition. recognition. recognition. consent<00:21:21.039> to
• gentleman from Georgia seek recognition? gentleman from Georgia seek recognition?
• California seek recognition? Mr. California seek recognition? Mr.
• recognition? recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• c> the alternate recognition between the alternate recognition between the parties<00:05:18.720><
• Their recognition across the country.
• Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr. Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr.
• Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr. Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr.
• <07:21:55.120> Uh from Washington seek recognition? Uh from Washington seek recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Speaker, members, in recognition of your National Black HIV-AIDS Awareness Day on February the 7th, I
• Representatives adjoins this day, I humbly ask that it does so in memory of Antonio Cornelius Baker and in recognition
• Lalani for a recognition. I didn't want to be in your shot during that one. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• If you are there, please stand up and get recognition. And thank you, and welcome to your Capitol.
• Thank you. 311 As soon as are you chair recognizes miss Simmons for a recognition Good morning, guest

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• Any members seeking recognition for the purpose of answering the roll?
• :04:41.440> for<00:04:41.680> the members seeking recognition for the members seeking recognition
• Senator Wise, hi. >> Any member seeking recognition to change or explain their vote?
• Any more members seeking recognition of this order of business?
• Thursday, January 29th, Year of Our Lord, 2026. recognition before the final order of recognition before

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Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum and approved the journal. The House clerk communicated that the House had passed House Bills 34 and 306 and requested concurrence. The State and Local Government Committee reported Senate Bills 20 and 68 favorably, and several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on Kentucky-grown agricultural procurement, an endowed research fund, unemployment insurance, postsecondary education, wrongful conviction compensation, massage therapy, local fiscal reporting, and a resolution honoring John and Debbie Rogers. The main floor action was on Senate Joint Resolution 23, as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1, declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state and directing state agencies to advance food-as-medicine initiatives. The sponsor described the resolution as a statewide framework to connect nutrition, health care, agriculture, and local food systems, emphasizing partnerships with the Kentucky Hospital Association and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, better health outcomes, and support for Kentucky farmers and rural communities. Senators from Taylor and Callaway spoke in support, citing local examples and the goal of building Kentucky-based solutions rather than importing them. The committee substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the resolution then passed 35-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 56 honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig, and Senate Resolution 33 honoring Robert E. “Bob” Pernell, Sr. Senate Resolution 22, honoring Brian J. Hat, was likewise adopted. After the day’s business, the Senate recessed for meetings of the Rules Committee and the Committee on Committees. Later, the Committee on Committees referred Senate Bills 1-4 to Education, Senate Bill 48 to Judiciary, and Senate Bills 84 and 102 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Several members made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including the VMAP committee, Judiciary, the Kentucky Japan Caucus, the Kentucky Israel Caucus, and an American Cancer Society action day.

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• :08:35.200> the earned her recognition from the earned her recognition from the Westchester<00
• Gentleman from Florida seeks recognition. >> Mr.
• . recognition. recognition.
• recognition. Mr. recognition. Mr.
• Guthrie, seek recognition? Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Leader Driscoll, you are recognized for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Hachowski, you're recognized for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Members, we're going to pause for a recognition.
• Members, we're going to pause for a recognition.
• Representative Tan, you are recognized for a recognition. Thank you.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously. The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.

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• For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
• For what purpose does the gentleman from Georgia seek recognition? Mr.
• woman from Texas seek recognition woman from Texas seek recognition speaker speaker speaker I<00
• For what purpose does the gentlewoman seek recognition?
• The gentleman from Colorado seeks recognition. Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• <00:06:18.520> between chair will alternate recognition between chair will alternate recognition
• The gentleman from Arkansas seeks recognition.
• The gentleman from Arkansas seeks recognition.
• gentleman from Arkansas seek recognition gentleman from Arkansas seek recognition Madam<02:33:10.000
• gentlewoman from Ohio seek recognition gentlewoman from Ohio seek recognition ient<07:22:26.040>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Our recognition of the inherent worth and dignity of every person and of the call to promote justice,
• Members, we have several resolutions and recognitions.
• Little for a recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Basu for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members, today in the House gallery, we have Mr.
• Gehan for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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• Uh, does, is it typical that every employee gets a merit recognition? >> Thank you, Senator Limmer.
• Uh, does, is it typical that every employee gets a merit recognition? >> Thank you, Senator Limmer.
• Uh, does, is it typical that every employee gets a merit recognition? >> Thank you, Senator Limmer.
• Uh, does, is it typical that every employee gets a merit recognition? >> Thank you, Senator Limmer.
• <00:20:13.760> and >> I appreciate that recognition and >> I appreciate that recognition

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• I don't think it honors our God if we don't give him, first and foremost, recognition.
• God if we don't give him first and foremost recognition.
• until recognition is due.
• until recognition is due.
• Would you all please give them one of the and give them the recognition until recognition is due.

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• President, colleagues, and honored guests, it is truly a privilege to rise in recognition of my very
• Blain, my sincere heartfelt congratulations on this very, very well-deserved recognition.
• Blain, my sincere heartfelt congratulations on this very, very well-deserved recognition.
• Blain, my sincere heartfelt congratulations on this very, very well-deserved recognition.
• Blain, my sincere heartfelt congratulations on this very, very well-deserved recognition.

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• Speaker, for the recognition.
• Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker.
• the recognition, Mr.
• Speaker, for the recognition.
• Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker.

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• Speaker, for the recognition.
• Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker.
• Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker.
• Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker.
• Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker.

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