Video & Transcript Research : 'appreciation week'

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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I very much appreciate.
  • We appreciate them so much. Thank you.
  • I appreciate the hospitality.
  • I appreciate you. Welcome to the House.
  • It is greatly appreciated, Mr.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2025-04-30

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're very appreciative of this opportunity.
  • We appreciate the opportunity.
  • We appreciate your time. Thank you, Representative Skraba.
  • I really appreciate everyone's time on this. This is a project...
  • So, that's the plan for next week, Chair Franson. The gavel. Yes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/30/25

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, do you have appreciate that.
  • We appreciate your time. Thank today. We appreciate your time.
  • We appreciate those goodies. that.
  • :40:39.599> thank<00:40:39.760> you appreciate your time and thank you appreciate your
  • So, I appreciate that.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I hope that continues to next week.
  • I appreciate moving the amendment.
  • I appreciate the work you're doing here at the legislature.
  • So I appreciate you pointing that out.
  • This is a bill that requests a supplemental service week.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I hope that continues to next week.
  • <00:26:53.360> as<00:26:53.600> we appreciate moving the amendment. as we appreciate
  • Just this week, we time outside.
  • Appreciate it. So, pull that uh easily. Appreciate it.
  • So, appreciate<01:29:41.280> it. appreciate it. appreciate it.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I appreciate you hearing this bill, and members, thank you so much.
  • Just quickly, I think I appreciate the two speakers.
  • I appreciate you hearing this bill. It's very straightforward.
  • So thank you for hearing this and appreciate the support. Dale Ponder.
  • So thank you for hearing this and appreciate the support.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • And I appreciate. Thank you, and I appreciate the good representative from Claremore's question.
  • I appreciate that, Mr. Speaker.
  • I appreciate the leniency, and I was one of those who had to wait.
  • I actually waited eight weeks when I got my driver's license the last time.
  • I appreciate that. I show that too with the student loans.
Summary: The House convened in quorum call and first took up several Joint Committee reports on appropriations and tax measures. HB 4028 extended the sunset on the qualified equity investment deduction for venture capital investments and passed 54-27. HB 4075 appropriated $26 million in interest funds to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board for water and wastewater projects and passed 84-4, with the emergency clause also approved. HB 477 appropriated up to $10.58 million to the Department of Emergency Management for the Emergency Response and Relief Grant Program and passed 84-5, with the emergency clause approved. HB 476 appropriated up to $21.64 million to the Department of Commerce for rural economic impact grants tied to water and wastewater needs at rural industrial parks and ports; it passed 79-11 and its emergency clause also passed. HB 474 closed out ARPA funds for health care workforce training and passed 79-12, with emergency approval. The House then considered several Senate bills. SB 1221 would add tracking numbers for mailed Real ID cards and offer expedited delivery; members raised concerns about voting access and possible poll-tax issues, but the bill passed 82-9 and the emergency clause passed. SB 1921, an OSBI request bill, raised fees for criminal history/background checks and passed 84-8. SB 2118 expanded the use of sheriff commissary funds for sheriff duties and jail operations and passed 87-4. SB 1932 allowed motor carriers to represent themselves in Corporation Commission administrative hearings without an attorney and passed 92-1. SB 2134 required wreckers responding to livestock transport accidents to contact local emergency management for humane handling of livestock and passed 71-20. A lengthy floor debate centered on HCR 1025, which supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Supporters argued education is a state responsibility and that federal bureaucracy and mandates add red tape; opponents warned that federal oversight is essential for special education, Title IX, IDEA, and civil rights enforcement. After extended debate, the resolution passed 72-17. The House also passed SB 1432, which removes pilot and sunset language from a successful alternative teacher certification program in Tulsa, making it a permanent pathway; supporters said it has helped career changers enter teaching and could be replicated statewide. It passed 85-3, and the emergency clause passed. The session ended with announcements, including recognition of a special-needs advocate, a rural caucus notice, and adjournment until April 22, 2026.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • How much we appreciate the hard work they do every day in Oklahoma.
  • I'd greatly appreciate it. And Mr.
  • I may not like it at the moment, but I can't appreciate it.
  • And the quote that I heard most recently was, We speak this week.
  • And definitely thought-provoking, and I appreciate that.
Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions and introductions, including Deer Creek students, Skiatook Chamber members, Sand Springs youth leaders, and international visitors studying U.S. energy policy. The chamber also honored the Nurse of the Day, Marla Lyceum, and heard a lengthy farewell speech from Minority Leader Munson reflecting on her service, constituent work, leadership, and bipartisan relationships. Members then took up several special presentations and resolutions, including HCR 1024 recognizing Route 66 Day and its economic importance, HCR 1022 honoring National Lineman Appreciation Day, and a citation for Langston University Day at the Capitol. The House also recognized Deputy Kenton Blumenthal as Oklahoma’s 2025 Officer of the Year for heroic actions during a dangerous pursuit. Later, the House introduced the pages of the week. On legislation, the House passed SB 1122 on ad valorem tax, which supporters said would equalize tax treatment for broadband infrastructure and promote business fairness, over some concern about tax policy and revenue impacts. The chamber also passed HB 4029, HB 4063, HB 4073, HB 4078, and SB 1936, with emergency clauses adopted on the first four. HB 4063, which referred two previously approved state questions to a special August election, drew extended debate over ballot timing, turnout, and whether combining the questions was appropriate; it ultimately passed and the special election referral was approved. SB 1936, which elevates falsely impersonating a law enforcement officer to a D1 felony, passed unanimously.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 5th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President, this week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and I will... Thank you, Mr. President. Mr.
  • President, this week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and I would ask that the clerk read the resolution
  • Appreciation Week.
  • Teacher Appreciation Day, originally celebrated in March, was moved to May to align with the week-long
  • That the week of May 4th through May 8th, 2026, is recognized as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state
Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered prayer, and recognized a doctor, a nurse, and a student hero who rescued a driver from a burning vehicle. The chamber also welcomed a new group of pages and adopted a motion to reject House amendments to Senate Bill 1546 and request conference. Senators then adopted Senate Resolution 44 recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week, and heard remarks honoring educators in the gallery. Senator Goodwin also announced the death of former Representative Don Ross and offered condolences to his family. The Senate then took up House Concurrent Resolution 1027, setting a target sine die date of May 14 at 5 p.m. The resolution drew opposition from Minority Leader Kurt and Senator Jett, who argued the chamber still had unfinished business, but it passed 28-17. The Senate also passed SJR 50, SJR 52, and SJR 53, all related to agency rules, including expanded provider types, removal of a physician-visit cap, and medical marijuana packaging requirements. Additional measures passed included HB 1185 on preserving military and historic firearms for honor guards and museums, HB 1937 on student-employee communications and due process, HB 2035 on funeral transportation protection agreements, HB 2137 on involuntary medication procedures for competency restoration, and HB 2166 on legal newspaper distribution without a USPS permit. Later, the Senate approved a series of bills on business, licensing, public safety, and state operations. These included HB 3148 on VIN inspections by dealers, HB 3323 on removing notarization for certain electronic Service Oklahoma documents, HB 3466 eliminating petty cash at the Corporation Commission, HB 3498 updating corporation and LLC statutes, HB 3661 extending a forestry equipment sales tax exemption, HB 3678 expanding the definition of public official for electronic harassment protections, HB 3710 revising the Rising Scholars Award Program, HB 3977 updating state veterinarian qualifications, HB 3986 expanding a tax exemption, HB 4104 strengthening penalties for repeat voyeurism-related offenses, HB 4108 adding airport operational areas to critical infrastructure, HB 4142 covering conspiracies to use bombs or explosive devices, HB 4274 allowing military children to attend non-zoned schools, HB 4275 allowing case managers and peer support specialists to work for local public agencies, HB 4322 removing dual certification for funeral directors in charge, HB 4336 updating interventional pain management rules, HB 4484 allowing certain state vehicles to be used between home and work, HB 3880 on Tourism Department compensation and Oklahoma Today publication discretion, and HB 1687 creating the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act with an amended effective date. The chamber also passed HB 2959 requiring school administrators to report abuse allegations to law enforcement within 24 hours and before school questioning, with emergency passage approved. HB 3718 was then taken up with an amendment clarifying timelines for special education evaluations tied to the Lindsay Nicole Henry Scholarship; discussion centered on the new 15-school-day meeting timeline and the 45-day evaluation period. The transcript ends during questions on that amendment, before final action on HB 3718 is shown.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education May 20th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I appreciate it. Thank you.
  • Representative Capriglione, I appreciate your bill.
  • I would appreciate favorable consideration. All right, thank you.
  • I appreciate that sentiment.
  • We appreciate you being here. Thank you. My name is...
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-25-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-24-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • After nearly a decade in state and local government, she gained an appreciation for the dedication of
  • and local government, she<00:05:25.039> gained<00:05:25.280> an<00:05:25.440> appreciation
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 21st, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we appreciate the support. We appreciate the opportunity to be with you today.
  • First off, I did run this through the floor leader, so I'm not going rogue, and I appreciate my Senate
  • First off, I did run this through the floor leader, so I'm not going rogue, and I appreciate my Senate
  • Thank you so much for the opportunity to page and serve you this legislative week. Thank you.
  • That the Oklahoma Legislature recognizes April 21, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered the daily prayer, and recognized a series of guests and special introductions, including Langston University Day, Moore Public Schools cheer and pom squads, a student shadow, former Senator Connie Johnson, Brazilian missionaries, and a long-serving mental health employee. The chamber also heard introductions from the day’s pages. The Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 18, recognizing April 21, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day, and House Concurrent Resolution 1024, designating Route 66 Day at the Capitol and honoring the highway’s centennial. Senators then advanced Senate Joint Resolution 49, which revokes a Wildlife Department rule requiring oil and gas companies to post a surety bond, after discussion clarified the measure was intended to eliminate duplicative regulation; the resolution advanced on a 42-3 vote. The Senate also passed House Bill 4486, authorizing the State Capitol Preservation Commission to arrange a privately funded Gold Star Family Monument near the Capitol Square Arch, and approved several appropriations measures tied to ARPA interest or excess funds. These included Senate Bill 1130 for the University of Oklahoma Hospital Trust Authority’s Child Behavioral Health Project, Senate Bill 1131 for the Office of Juvenile Affairs’ Youth Services Program, Senate Bill 1132 for the Rural Hospital Rebuild Program, Senate Bill 1133 for Griffin Memorial Hospital replacement capacity, Senate Bill 1134 for the Human Performance Project and Pharmaceutical Expansion Project, and Senate Bill 1142 for grants to the Boys & Girls Club and YWCA. Most of these bills were adopted with emergency clauses after roll-call votes, with some members changing votes before final emergency passage. The Senate then announced committee meetings and adjourned until the next scheduled session.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • They feel appreciated.
  • I appreciate it.
  • I appreciate the leniency.
  • Both of these days a week, the day in the week takes place next week.
  • I just want to remind members that it is Teacher Appreciation Week, so while you are in your districts
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Wed Mar 18, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 29

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm sure she'll learn a lot over the course of the rest of the week.
  • I'm sure she'll learn a lot over the course of the rest of the week.
  • So, we greatly appreciate her leadership.
  • we greatly appreciate her leadership. we greatly appreciate her leadership.
  • So, I appreciate all exclamation marks.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 13th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I wanted to say a moment of appreciation for being here with you today. and before you, especially appreciate
  • And so I do hope that the family knows that when we found out about his passing here last week, you could
  • He was truly selfless and he left this world as was stated, given, and probably a week before he passed
  • away, two weeks before he passed away, we were both asked to speak. speak to a group of young men and
  • We appreciate you. being here today. Thank you, Mr.