Video & Transcript Research : 'Iran'

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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • about a billion dollars a day on Iran. about a billion dollars a day on Iran.
  • and that, quote, "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation."
  • and that, quote, "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation."
  • and that, quote, "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation."
  • Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation. End quote.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 19, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in Iran. in Iran.
  • President Trump's war of choice in Iran President Trump's war of choice in Iran is<02:09:14.079>
  • Iran supplemental. Iran supplemental.
  • for the war on Iran. for the war on Iran.
  • with the hostilities in Iran. with the hostilities in Iran.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, there is talk of having to go back into Iran.
  • There are many crises in the world, like Iran.
  • Iran must never be state the obvious.
  • <02:09:14.400> without<02:09:15.119> congressional Iran without congressional Iran without
  • These bomber to defang a nuclear Iran.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/30/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Legislative proclamation proclaiming freedom, life, and liberty for the citizens of Iran.
  • A free Iran is not just a dream.
  • A free Iran means democracy over oppression, equality over injustice, and hope over fear.
  • And today we stand in solidarity with those fighting for it because one day Iran will be free.
  • The members are from Arizona for a Free Iran grassroots group.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The House convened, approved the journal, heard the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and welcomed several guests and a Doctor of the Day. Members also adopted a proclamation honoring the people of Iran and heard a brief disturbance in the gallery that led to the sergeant-at-arms escorting a person out. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several Senate bills. In Committee of the Whole, SB 1166 received a do pass recommendation without debate. SB 1184, a bill concerning flags that homeowners and condominium associations may not prohibit, drew debate over a proposed floor amendment by Rep. Villegas to add the pride flag to the protected list; the amendment was defeated 21-32 after division, and the bill then received a do pass recommendation. SB 1252 also received a do pass recommendation. The House later adopted the Committee of the Whole report, placing SB 1166, SB 1184, and SB 1252 on third reading. An additional Committee of the Whole was then used to amend SB 1092, which was reported out as amended and deferred to engrossing. On third reading, SB 1020, a special license plate bill supporting the Arizona Space Commission and space-related education/workforce efforts, passed 35-21 with several members explaining votes in favor and against, including objections that a community college scholarship plate had not been heard. SB 1247, an emergency measure relating to health care institutions, passed 55-1 and met the two-thirds threshold. The House also concurred in Senate amendments to HB 2307, and later passed HB 2307 on final reading with the required emergency vote. The chamber also passed HB 2072 on final reading by a two-thirds margin after extensive debate over repealing Cesar Chavez Day in light of allegations of abuse and whether the day should instead be replaced with a farm worker recognition day. The House adjourned until Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (10/17/2025)

State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Iran then struck our bases in Qatar.
  • , say that regime change is not a thing that is off the table for Iran.
  • <00:36:21.520> was<00:36:21.920> weeks Iran under claims that Iran was weeks Iran under
  • Uh Iran then struck our bases in Iran.
  • Iran. Iran.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • China isn't acting alone. here, but rather it is building an authoritarian alliance with Russia, Iran
  • Iran, you haven't mentioned Iran, but I'll throw this in the mix too because it's a similar conversation
  • A lot of that money goes through Iran. We know how they're using that money.
  • I'd like to turn to China and their participation with Iran in purchasing Iranian oil.
  • They buy it primarily from Russia and Iran.
Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Jun 3rd, 2026

Energy, Utilities and Communications

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then, of course, at the very end of February, President Trump launched the attack on Iran, killing the
  • Retaliation from Iran then closed the Strait of Hormuz, where 20,000...
  • That's the Iran war conflict.
  • That's an Iran war cost tracker from Brown University.
  • Do you see that other than what's happening in Iran, because your hands are tied to that?
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications held an oversight hearing on managing the transportation fuels transition, with a focus on gasoline prices, supply reliability, refinery closures, and the implementation of recent transparency and market oversight laws. Chair Allen opened by citing SB 1322 and special session measures that expanded reporting to the California Energy Commission (CEC), authorized possible refining margin caps, and required minimum inventory and resupply planning. He framed the hearing around rising fuel costs, refinery shutdowns, global supply disruptions, and the need to ensure affordable and reliable fuel during the transition to cleaner transportation. CEC Vice Chair Siva Gunda described California’s growing dependence on imports as in-state refining declines, noting that gasoline production has fallen and imports now supply a large share of the market. He said the state has substantial marine import capacity and that the proposed Gateway Pipeline could improve connectivity to the Gulf Coast, but emphasized that distribution and storage remain key constraints. Gunda also said the CEC’s new “days of supply” metric suggests inventories remain within historical ranges, and he attributed recent price increases largely to global crude oil shocks, refinery outages, and the war in Iran. He said taxes and environmental costs have remained relatively stable, while crude costs and industry margins have risen. CDTFA Chief Deputy Director Gentian Droboniku focused on retail pricing, saying widening retail margins and growing price dispersion indicate that retail business models and pricing strategies are increasingly driving pump prices. He highlighted the growth of hypermarts and unbranded stations, the widening gap between branded and unbranded prices, and future work on ownership concentration and algorithmic pricing. Ty Milder of the Department of Petroleum Market Oversight said the Iran conflict is the largest global oil supply disruption in history and that California’s recent price increases largely track national and crude price movements, unlike earlier localized spikes that lacked input-cost justification. He said branded stations, especially major brands, have charged substantially more than nearby competitors, and that the “mystery gasoline surcharge” that appeared after the Torrance refinery fire is still under investigation. Milder also pointed to high diesel spreads, limited market liquidity, and the need for more transparency in spot pricing. Matthew Boutill of CARB said the state’s long-term goals remain deep greenhouse gas reductions and carbon neutrality by 2045, with transportation fuel transition strategies aimed at cleaner fuels, zero-emission vehicles, and support for workers and communities. In questioning, Senators Caballero and Richardson pressed agency witnesses for clearer, more concrete explanations of what the transition will look like in practice, how many refineries California will still need, and what the impacts of increased imports will be on ports, trucking, storage, and local communities. No votes or formal actions were taken.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • What’s the Iran situation going to affect oil long term? What’s this going to be?
  • And all of a sudden, if Iran is back legitimate in the market.
  • Again, I don't know when the war on Iran is going to end.
  • Again, I don't know when the war on Iran is going to end.
  • Again, all of these occurred right before the Iran war hit.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The committee met as the Regulatory Division of the budget section and received updates on several Industrial Commission-related agencies and programs. Legislative Council first reviewed base budget materials, then the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency reported on its current appropriation and staffing, noting that its new FTEs were being filled gradually and that it remained largely funded through special and federal funds. Agency leaders described homeownership lending, loan servicing, and housing incentive fund activity, including below-market mortgage rates, down payment assistance, and a growing servicing portfolio that has increased workload but not yet required additional FTEs. Housing Finance also detailed use of the Housing Incentive Fund and homeless grant dollars. Officials said the multifamily HIF round drew more than $73 million in requests and awarded $25 million, while the single-family program supported rural development and community land trusts. Homeless grant funding was split between emergency shelter, prevention, and rapid rehousing, with performance-based scoring used to renew or reallocate awards. Members discussed housing affordability, aging households, rental assistance, and the need to coordinate housing and site-preparation messaging with Commerce. The agency asked that HIF, single-family, and homeless funding be maintained or increased in the next session. The Department of Mineral Resources then presented its budget and operations update. Staff said the agency was on track financially, had filled most of its new reclamation FTEs, and was not expecting major litigation costs beyond normal late-biennium invoices. The director reviewed agency initiatives including Project North Star IT modernization, organizational restructuring, succession planning, rulemaking, and implementation of the development incentive well tax program and critical minerals rules. He also discussed oil and gas activity, explaining that longer laterals, especially three- and four-mile wells and the first five-mile spacing case, are helping keep production relatively flat even as rig counts ease. Members asked about gas capture, hedging, break-even prices, and the effects of Iran and Venezuela on oil markets. The committee also heard about enhanced oil recovery grants and the Pipeline Authority. The EOR program’s $25 million appropriation was fully allocated to six projects, with total awards reaching about $45.1 million when other fund balances were included, subject to a possible 5% reduction if federal DOE money does not materialize. Officials said the projects are public, reimbursement-based, and will produce results over the next several years. Finally, the Pipeline Authority outlined natural gas transmission projects, including the imminent Bakken Express line and the proposed Bakken East project, which WBI was selected to advance after an Industrial Commission RFI process. The project is moving through open season, survey permission, and regulatory work, with in-service dates projected for 2029 and 2030.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Budget Section Regulatory Division Mar 18th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • What's the Iran situation going to affect oil long term? What's this going to be?
  • And all of a sudden, if Iran is back legitimate in the market.
  • Again, I don't know when the war on Iran is going to end.
  • Again, all of these occurred right before the Iran war hit.
  • Again, all of these occurred right before the Iran war hit.
Summary: The committee met as the Regulatory Division budget section and first reviewed the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency’s budget and program update. Legislative Council outlined the agency’s base budget and historical funding, and Housing Finance staff reported on homeownership lending, housing incentive fund (HIF) awards, and homeless grant spending. Agency officials said the five new FTEs approved last session are mostly filled, with one homeless program manager still open. They described strong demand for HIF, noting that September 2025 multifamily requests exceeded $73 million while only $25 million was available, and that single-family and homeless programs are also heavily subscribed. Members discussed the agency’s local loan servicing workload, interest-rate benefits, down payment assistance, and the need to coordinate housing discussions with Commerce and site-preparation efforts. The agency asked that HIF, single-family, and homeless funding be maintained or increased, and committee members emphasized accountability and statewide access for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing funds. The Department of Mineral Resources then presented its budget and agency initiatives. Staff reported that the department is on track financially, that most of the five new reclamation-related FTEs are hired, and that litigation costs tied to oil and gas matters are expected to continue appearing late in the biennium. The director reviewed ongoing modernization and organizational efforts, including the North Star IT project, succession planning, training, and rulemaking for oil and gas and critical minerals. Members asked about longer laterals, spacing, and production trends; the department said operators are increasingly drilling three-, four-, and even an initial five-mile lateral, which is helping keep North Dakota oil production relatively flat even as rig counts ease. The director also discussed oil price volatility tied to Middle East conflict, hedging practices among producers, gas capture remaining around 95%, and the likelihood that current production levels will stay near flat unless prices or geopolitical conditions change significantly. An update on the enhanced oil recovery grant program followed. The Industrial Commission’s grant administrator said the full $25 million appropriation was allocated in the fall to six projects, and because the oil and gas research fund also had carryover and biennial tax revenue, total awards reached about $45.1 million. The projects are expected to run two to four years, with meaningful results not likely until mid-2026 or later. Members questioned whether the public would have access to the research findings and how accountability would be maintained; staff said the grants are reimbursement-based, require regular status reports, and will culminate in public final reports. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Pipeline Authority, which updated members on natural gas transmission projects, especially WBI Energy’s proposed Bakken East pipeline. The authority said the project has advanced through a nonbinding and then binding open season, with WBI now securing survey permissions and moving through regulatory and landowner processes, while other related gas transmission projects near Minot and Epping are also in development.
VA

Virginia 2026 1st Special Session

Public Safety Mar 6th, 2026

Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • We do have airmen supporting current operations in Iran with the F-22 programs, and that includes both
  • We do have airmen supporting current operations in Iran with the F-22 programs, and that includes both
  • provided a legal justification for the use of our Virginia National Guard in combat operations in Iran
  • authorization to use military force or anything else that is guiding that use of military force in Iran
  • And so we do have what's called notification of sourcing, not, again, not to Epic Fury relative to Iran
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • CERTAIN FOREIGN INVESTMENTS AND SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES RELATED TO ISRAEL, IRAN AND CHINA. WELCOME.
  • ARLEN, ISRAEL, SUDAN AND IRAN AND CHINA.
  • WITH RESPECT TO SUDAN AND IRAN, WE ARE REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY ALL COMPANIES WITH CERTAIN TIES TO IRAN AND
  • LIST, 30 COMPANIES THAT EXIST ON THE SEDAN AND IRAN LIST, EATING COMPANIES ON THE BOYCOTT IS RELIST
  • AND SPECIAL SESSION IN 2023 FOLLOWING OCTOBER TERRORIST ATTACKS THE IRAN TERRORISM SECTOR STATUTE WAS
Keywords: 999, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 11th, 2025

Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Transcript Highlights:
  • With respect to Sudan and Iran, we are required to identify... ...that is on that list.
  • With respect to Sudan and Iran, we are required to identify all companies with certain ties to Sudan
  • or Iran and whose securities we own.
  • We have 62 companies on the Sudan list, 59 companies on the Iran list, 30 companies that are on both
  • the Sudan and Iran lists, 18 companies that are on the boycott of Israel list, and 570 companies that
Summary: The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability met with a quorum present and took up two bills and one presentation. Senate Bill 108, on administrative procedures, was presented by Senator Burgess on behalf of Senator Grall. The bill would require agencies to systematically review rules over five years old, submit annual regulatory plans and reports, and take action on reviewed rules; it also would speed publication of proposed rules after new rulemaking authority and expand transparency for incorporated materials and rule histories. Americans for Prosperity appeared in support, there was no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a roll call vote. The committee then heard a presentation from State Board of Administration Executive Director Chris Spencer on implementation of statutory investment restrictions affecting state funds. He reviewed the SBA’s structure and fiduciary duties, said the agency must maximize financial return using only pecuniary factors, and described the Protecting Florida’s Investments Act restrictions involving Northern Ireland, Cuba, Venezuela, Israel, Sudan, Iran, and China. He noted recent changes, including expanded Iran restrictions after the October 7 attacks, the addition of China-related divestment requirements, and the SBA’s move to eliminate China and Hong Kong from its global equity benchmarks; he said the agency is ahead of schedule on required divestment and in compliance with the law. Senate Bill 100, on display of flags by governmental entities, was then presented by Chair Fine. The bill would prohibit political flags on government buildings and allow active-duty service members and veterans to use reasonable force to stop flag desecration. The committee heard extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing government buildings should not display political messages and opponents raising First Amendment, vagueness, and enforcement concerns, especially regarding LGBTQ-related flags and school settings. Senators also questioned the bill’s definitions and the reasonable-force provision. After debate, the committee voted to report SB 100 favorably, with Senators Arrington and Polsky voting no and Senators Brodeur, McClain, Rodriguez, Fine, and Chair DeSiglie voting yes. At the end of the meeting, Senator Rodriguez was recorded as voting yes on SB 108, and the committee adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Oh, Iran war? Yes, probably. And some other stuff.
  • There is this huge question mark and huge uncertainty attached with, of course, the oil price, the Iran
  • Now, there is this big question mark on how long the Iran war may last.
  • Now, there is this big question mark on how long the Iran war may last.
  • studied severance a lot, especially with what's going on with Iran, as he mentioned.
Keywords: 965, house, all
Summary: The Revenue Estimating Conference met with four members present and first approved the December 11, 2025 minutes. Members then recognized the FYI end-of-balance of $577,077,871 as non-recurring revenue. The main business was revising the state revenue forecast for FY 2026, with the Division of Administration recommending a reduction of about $113 million, driven primarily by weaker individual income tax collections, softer general sales tax receipts, and a substantial cut to corporate income tax forecasts. The Legislative Fiscal Office presented a somewhat different but still cautious outlook, and members discussed withholding rates, refund growth, corporate collections, and the effects of the franchise tax repeal and tax reform changes. After questions to the Department of Revenue about collections, refunds, enforcement, and settlements, the conference adopted the Division of Administration’s FY 2026 forecast. The conference then reviewed the FY 2027 recurring forecast. The Division of Administration again recommended a reduction, this time about $104 million, citing continued caution on individual income and corporate taxes, while the Legislative Fiscal Office projected a net increase of about $127 million, largely from sales tax, severance, royalties, vehicle sales tax, and other revenue streams. Members discussed the practical budget impact of the revised forecasts, including the need to reduce spending and the difficulty of funding a possible teacher stipend if a constitutional amendment fails. The FY 2027 recurring forecast was adopted. Members also adopted the long-range forecast, the proposed inflation rates for the Millennium Trust and parish severance allocation, and the incentive expenditure forecast. The incentive discussion noted that reported incentive costs reduce available revenue before appropriations, and members raised the possibility of reviewing or capping such incentives. The Treasurer’s Office then reported that the General Fund cash balance was $404.1 million as of May 5, 2026, and the interfund borrowing base was about $9.18 billion, with cash positions generally similar to the prior year. The meeting ended with a note that another REC meeting might be needed after the May 16 election, followed by adjournment.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/31/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • The price of gas is high because of the war in Iran.
  • Iran, and now it has proven true.
  • The price of gas is high because of the war in Iran.
  • Iran, and now it has proven true.
  • The war with Iran is what is causing it.
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2615, a strike-everything amendment creating an Independent Oversight Committee tied to the Department of Child Safety, with authority to review DCS practices, request briefings and audits, visit sites, and receive confidential complaints, along with a $2.2 million appropriation. The sponsor and several parents and advocates testified that stronger independent oversight was needed because of serious DCS failures affecting children and families. Some members supported the goal but objected to housing the committee in the Ombudsman’s office or questioned whether the structure was the right approach. The strike-everything amendment was adopted, but the bill itself then failed on a 5-5 vote. The committee then passed House Bill 2620, which provides $300,000 annually for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services to grant funds to emergency shelters serving veterans without requiring scheduled intake appointments. The sponsor and shelter representatives said the money would support trauma-informed case managers, help veterans connect to VA and shelter resources, and move the state closer to functional zero for veteran homelessness. The bill received unanimous support and a do-pass recommendation. House Bill 2321 also passed unanimously. It requires DCS to place a security freeze on the credit reports of children entering foster care, with the freeze remaining until age 16 unless the child later chooses otherwise, and includes a $100,000 appropriation and one ongoing FTE. The sponsor said foster youth are especially vulnerable to identity theft and need automatic protection. House Bill 2601, which directs ADOT to seek federal segmentation for the Interstate 11 project between Casa Grande and Wickenburg, passed 6-4 after testimony from supporters who said it would keep the project moving and opponents who raised environmental, cost, and litigation concerns. House Bill 2992, a pilot program for child sexual abuse and grooming awareness education in six public schools, also passed 6-4 after testimony from a survivor and advocates; supporters framed it as prevention and critics argued it duplicated existing sex education and should be handled through broader curriculum or parent education. Additional bills considered included House Bill 2156, which appropriates $250,000 to the livestock compensation fund and passed 7-3 despite transparency and conflict-of-interest concerns from an opponent; House Bill 2165, which exempts certain veterans and military members from state park admission fees, as amended to narrow the exemption to retired or disabled veterans and similar National Guard members, and passed 6-4 amid concerns about lost park revenue; House Bill 2960, creating a veterans specialty court grant program and requiring better coordination on incarcerated veterans, which passed 8-0; House Bill 2014, directing studies on gasoline blends and emissions modeling, which passed 6-2 despite concerns about cost and limited impact; and House Bill 2957, preserving non-REAL ID driver licenses and restricting biometric collection and data sharing, which passed 5-4 after amendment.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Oh, Iran war? Yes, probably. And some other stuff.
  • Now, there is this big question mark on how long the Iran war may last.
  • Now, if the Iran war resolves itself in the next week or two, this can probably go much faster.
  • Now, if the Iran war resolves itself in the next week or two, this can probably go much faster.
  • I haven’t studied severance a lot, especially with what’s going on with Iran, as he mentioned.
Summary: The Revenue Estimating Conference met with four members present and first approved the prior meeting minutes and recognized the FYI end-of-balance of $577,077,871 as nonrecurring revenue. The main business was revising the state revenue forecast for FY 2026, FY 2027, and the long-range outlook. The Division of Administration recommended a $113 million reduction to the FY 2026 State General Fund forecast and a $104 million reduction for FY 2027, citing weaker-than-expected individual income tax collections, softer corporate income tax receipts, and some weakness in general sales tax, partly offset by stronger motor vehicle sales tax and higher mineral-related revenues tied to oil prices. The Legislative Fiscal Office presented a somewhat different but broadly similar forecast, with modest net increases to the general fund bottom line in the current year and next year, emphasizing caution on income and corporate taxes and more optimism on sales, severance, royalties, and some other revenue streams. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on the causes of the income tax shortfall, especially withholding and refund patterns after tax changes that lowered rates. Department of Revenue officials explained that withholding tables had been set with a cushion that may be producing larger refunds, and said changing the tables could quickly reduce overwithholding, though the effect would take time to show up. Members also discussed corporate collections, the lingering effects of the franchise tax repeal, the role of settlements and audits, and the extent to which collections are voluntary versus enforcement-driven. The Department of Revenue said corporate collections still had key filing and estimated-payment milestones ahead in May and June, and that refund and audit activity related to the former franchise tax would continue for some time. The conference then adopted the Division of Administration’s FY 2026 forecast, the FY 2027 recurring forecast, and the long-range forecast, along with the proposed inflation rates for the Millennium Trust and parish severance allocation. Members also adopted the incentive expenditure forecast, noting that the reported amount is only the REC-reported portion and that larger tax exemption amounts come off the top before appropriations. The Treasurer reported a General Fund cash balance of about $404.1 million as of May 5, 2026, and an interfund borrowing base of about $9.18 billion, saying cash levels were similar on average to the prior year. The meeting ended with a note that another REC meeting might be needed depending on the May 16 election, and the conference adjourned without objection.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • heavy heart and unwavering faith to address a grave humanitarian crisis unfolding across the world in Iran
  • Arizona State Senate resolution in support of human rights and the people of Iran.
  • Whereas, for nearly five decades, the people of Iran have endured brutal repression under the Islamic
  • And whereas the people of Iran have demonstrated extraordinary courage in advocating for women, life,
  • whereas the United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the prior journal. Members then recognized several guest groups and proclamations, including the Alzheimer’s Association, the Arizona Society of CPAs, the Arizona Airports Association (with a proclamation designating Arizona Aviation Day), and students from Onyose Day Academy in Yuma for School Choice Week. Additional guest introductions included school choice and community advocates. The chamber then handled executive nominations and a long list of bill introductions and committee referrals. Measures covered a wide range of topics, including veterans’ property tax exemptions, ESA reporting and spending limits, public school communications requirements, sentencing and expungement, SNAP work and audit provisions, immigration-related restrictions, water and land issues, election law, domestic relations, health insurance and fertility coverage, and several education, transportation, and public safety proposals. The Senate also moved through second-reading consideration of numerous bills and resolutions, including measures on voting security, prison sentencing, weather modification, water supply, emergency shelters, rural health, reentry programs, and foreign contributions. A large portion of the floor time was taken up by personal privilege statements focused on human rights and immigration enforcement. Senators from both parties spoke about alleged abuses by federal immigration authorities, citing deaths and injuries in several states and calling for investigations, transparency, and an end to excessive force. Separate remarks also addressed a humanitarian crisis in Iran, with a resolution read in support of human rights and the Iranian people. The chamber recessed and later reconvened to continue reading bills and announcements. No substantive floor votes on legislation were taken in the transcript beyond routine procedural actions, and the meeting ended with committee announcements and adjournment until the next scheduled session.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House DFL Leader Media Availability 5/17/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • we know that Minnesotans are struggling with cost of living, with high gas prices from the war in Iran
  • we know that Minnesotans are struggling with cost of living, with high gas prices from the war in Iran
  • we know that Minnesotans are struggling with cost of living, with high gas prices from the war in Iran
  • . high gas prices from the war in Iran.
  • It's going to be about soaring prices of gas and energy due to the war in Iran.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: House DFL leaders reflected on the end of session, saying the legislature accomplished major priorities despite a narrow partisan split and a tense political environment. They highlighted passage of a $705 million package to stabilize HCMC, anti-fraud measures, IT upgrades, property tax cuts, tab fee cuts, and a housing bill that included $40 million for rental assistance. They also said the session was unusually orderly and productive compared with recent years, and credited the power-sharing arrangement with reducing prolonged floor fights and encouraging more individual bills and conference committee work. At the same time, they emphasized several disappointments, especially the failure to pass meaningful gun violence prevention measures and legislation to curb ICE abuses or respond to Operation Metro Surge. Leaders argued Republicans blocked even modest gun safety proposals, including enhanced extreme risk protection orders, and said they would take those issues to voters in the next election. They also said the campaign message would focus on affordability, health care costs, hospital stability, gas and energy prices, and school safety. In response to questions, leaders defended the transparency of the session’s negotiations, saying the underlying ideas had been debated publicly for months even if final packages were released late. They also said the $40 million rental assistance funding was intended to help people affected by Operation Metro Surge, and argued that maintaining Minnesota’s road network requires adequate long-term funding even if the distribution of costs changes.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EEP Info Briefing - Thu Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, that happened during the UK invasion of Ukraine and it's happening right now with the Iran war.
  • Uh, that happened during the UK invasion of Ukraine and it's happening right now with the Iran war.
  • Uh, that happened during the UK invasion of Ukraine and it's happening right now with the Iran war.
  • Uh, that happened during the UK invasion of Ukraine and it's happening right now with the Iran war.
  • Um there's a uh with uh the Iran war.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 30, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Where are my of the war in Iran.
  • According to the Secretary of Defense, the war in Iran.
  • According to the Secretary of Defense, the war in Iran.
  • According to the Secretary of Defense, the war in Iran.
  • war in Iran is driving up gas prices. war in Iran is driving up gas prices.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 29, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the war in Iran and its disruption to the supply chain has that's made it The supply chain has made
  • Trump and mocking Trump, providing targeting information... ...providing targeting information to Iran
  • Since the start of Trump's illegal war of choice with Iran, civilians in both Lebanon and Israel have
  • They are a direct arm of Iran, directly funded by Iran, receiving targets from Iran, being benefited,
  • Iran is benefiting; they get benefits from Iran when they hit targets that Iran tells them to hit.