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• and not pride shape our decisions, where integrity and not partisanship guide our debates, where humility
• 00:03:38.720> our<00:03:39.000> debates<00:03:39.959> where<00:03:40.239> humility
• <00:03:41.080> and<00:03:41.280> not guide our debates where humility and not guide
• our debates where humility and not ambition<00:03:42.640> remind<00:03:43.080> us<00:03

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• senators, encourage those in the House, instruct them to lead with integrity, with compassion, and with humility
• senators, encourage those in the House, instruct them to lead with integrity, with compassion, and with humility
• senators, encourage those in the House, instruct them to lead with integrity, with compassion, and with humility
• senators, encourage those in the House, instruct them to lead with integrity, with compassion, and with humility
• senators, encourage those in the House, instruct them to lead with integrity, with compassion, and with humility

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 21 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Reverend Jerry Young of New Hope Baptist Church, and then took the pledge of allegiance led by Senator Mumford. The chamber quickly dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill and resolution titles, and there were no messages or petitions. Several guests were introduced, including the doctor of the day, a William Carey University student, a county sheriff, the senator’s wife, students and church members from New Hope Christian School and New Hope Baptist Church, physical therapists and assistants from the Mississippi chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, and former Senator Chris Massie. The main floor action was on Senate Resolution No. 2, which commended and congratulated the 2025 Jackson Academy Raider football team and head coach David Dugen for winning the MHSAA 4A Division I state championship. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after the title was read, and floor privileges were granted to the team. Coach Dugen addressed the Senate, thanking Senator Chassaniol, the school, families, coaches, and supporters, and describing the championship as the result of discipline, teamwork, and player leadership. The team presented a gift to Senator Chassaniol, and senators offered congratulations. During announcements, senators noted several upcoming committee meetings and events, including White Coat Day at the Capitol, the Mississippi Ambulance Alliance reception, an Empower Mississippi summit, and multiple appropriations and committee hearings. Several senators also requested that the Senate adjourn in memory of individuals including John Guthrie, Colonel Jean Smith, Regina Roberts, and Brenda Le. Later, Senator Michelle and Senator Blackwell were added as co-authors to SR 2 without objection. The President announced that more than 500 bills had been assigned, that the Senate would not meet on Friday, and that the body would still meet Monday afternoon despite possible winter weather. The Senate then adopted a motion to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next day.

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• It takes some humility. Um, I think it takes a commitment to the people of Minnesota.
• It takes some humility.<00:09:58.399> Um<00:09:58.720> I<00:09:58.959> think<00:
• 09:59.040> it<00:09:59.200> takes<00:09:59.360> a humility.
• Um I think it takes a humility.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And so, with humility, I lay out the facts.
• AND SO WITH HUMILITY, I LAY OUT THE FACTS.
• YOUR VOTERS BUT IN YOUR SERVICE AND HUMILITY THAT THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE.
• It is humility and service, not choosing what is best for them. I reserve.
• IT IS HUMILITY AND SERVICE NOT CHOOSING WHAT IS BEST FOR THEM. I RESERVE.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• When we win, the emotion and humility knowing our impact is beyond words.
• When we win, the<00:22:03.920> emotion<00:22:04.440> and<00:22:04.560> humility<
• Respect, humility, genuine care for people, and culture.
• Okamoto, I learned humility, discipline, and a never-quit mindset.
• > discipline, Okamoto, I learned humility, discipline, Okamoto, I learned humility, discipline

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to hear testimony on House Bill 2384, which relates to student athlete compensation and NIL. Chair Garrett opened by explaining the hearing was intentionally held on campus so lawmakers could hear directly from those affected. UH President Wendy Hensel and Athletics Director Matt Elliott both testified in support, saying the bill would help the university respond to the changing college athletics landscape, protect student athletes, improve transparency and education around NIL, and support UH’s ability to remain competitive. Elliott also said UH was seeking $5 million in NIL-related funding to support the program. Several UH coaches and student athletes testified in favor, emphasizing the importance of UH athletics to the state, the community, and the student experience. Women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman described UH athletics as a source of pride and hope for the state, while players Jovi, Latoria Tamilo, and others said the program felt like home and that NIL support could help them grow, represent Hawaii, and give back. Women’s volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow said UH athletics changed her life and that the school must adapt to remain competitive; her players Victoria Leyva, Shealy Reed, and Talia Akase similarly said NIL opportunities could help UH attract talent, expand exposure, and strengthen community ties. Football coach Timmy Chang said the bill was important for recruiting, retaining, and building culture around Hawaiian values, and player Dean Briskie said UH’s developmental approach and team culture mattered more than money, though NIL has made retention harder. Quarterback Micah Alihada said the program’s culture and support from coaches and leadership made it easier to stay, but that the changing landscape made HB 2384 important. Baseball players Elijah Eikez and Ben Zukerman Ball also supported the bill, saying UH athletics carries responsibility to the community and helps student athletes become leaders and role models. No vote or final committee action was described in the transcript.

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• I reflect back on my journey to this moment with humility, gratitude, and amazement.
• We undertake our work with humility, with deep respect, and are always mindful our decisions profoundly
• with<00:39:45.200> deep<00:39:45.520> respect<00:39:46.440> and work with humility
• with deep respect and work with humility with deep respect and are<00:39:46.760> always<00:39
• You led the Judiciary with humility and have always been an independent thinker.

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• Members, let's rise above the noise and let us govern with humility and let us prove through our actions
• Members, let's rise above the noise and let us govern with humility and let us prove through our actions
• and let us let's rise above the noise and let us govern<00:04:14.319> with<00:04:14.640> humility
• and<00:04:15.920> let<00:04:16.079> us<00:04:16.320> prove govern with humility
• and let us prove govern with humility and let us prove through<00:04:16.799> our<00:04:17.040

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The program opened the 2026 Senate session with tributes to Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and others lost or injured during the interim, including Senator John Hoffman, who returned to the floor after surviving an attack. Senators repeatedly framed the session around courage, grief, civil discourse, and a commitment to govern despite heightened fear and political violence. The Capitol itself has changed in response, with locked doors, new security systems, more law enforcement presence, and new visitor guidelines. A major segment focused on Capitol security. Senator Bonnie Westlin said the Axtell report, commissioned by the Department of Public Safety, was the basis for new screening measures and identified weapon screening as the top priority. She said the goal is to create a safer perimeter for members, staff, and the thousands of annual visitors, while keeping access workable through single entry points and Evolv screening machines. She also discussed Senate restrictions on guns in the gallery, possible future legislation to ban guns on the Capitol complex, encrypted badges, internal access controls, and behavioral threat assessments. She noted some recommendations will require funding, with the Department of Administration seeking about $41 million. The program also highlighted the Senate fiscal review, described as a nonpartisan summary of the enacted budget that is being moved toward a more interactive web format. Another segment featured Senator Eric Lucero on affordable housing and home ownership. He said the Minnesota Housing workforce and affordable home ownership program is intended to increase owner-occupied housing supply, but argued that 123 homes built statewide is not enough to address the shortage. Lucero blamed regulation and permitting delays for higher costs, said Minnesota homes can cost $50,000 to $150,000 more than comparable homes in neighboring states, and said he will continue pushing for regulatory rollbacks to make home ownership more attainable.

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• If confirmed, I understand this role as an advisory one, and I will approach it with humility, integrity
• and I will be I will approach<00:15:55.920> it<00:15:56.000> with<00:15:56.120> humility
• <00:15:57.040> integrity<00:15:58.120> and approach it with humility integrity and
• approach it with humility integrity and a<00:15:58.320> commitment<00:15:58.720> to<00:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard and considered several gubernatorial nominations to state boards and councils. The nominees included Jody Hashimoto for the Honolulu County Subarea Health Planning Council (GM 539), Mary Pat Waterhouse for the State Council on Mental Health (GM 556), Shaun Kanani Apuuni for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council (GM 564), Chrissy Kiamaluhia Doyle for the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission (GM 732), and John Kawamura for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment (GM 736). Each nominee described relevant experience and why they wanted to serve, and supporters from the Department of Health and various community organizations testified in favor of the appointments. Committee members and supporting testimony emphasized the nominees’ experience and the value of their perspectives. Hashimoto was praised for healthcare consulting, management, financial, IT, and organizational expertise; Waterhouse for her lived experience and active service in mental health; Apuuni for juvenile justice policy work and national coalition ties; Doyle for her work in education and community representation; and Kawamura for his long career in wastewater operations and environmental protection. The Department of Health also strongly supported Waterhouse and Kawamura. Because quorum was initially limited, the chair noted that decision-making would occur later in the calendar once more members were present. At the end of the meeting, the committee took up each nomination and adopted the chair’s recommendation to advise and consent on all five measures, with no objections or written reservations noted. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Help each senator to listen with humility, speak with integrity, and act with courage for the good of
• <00:13:20.399> with Help each senator to listen with Help each senator to listen with humility
• 21.680> with<00:13:21.839> integrity,<00:13:22.639> and<00:13:22.880> act humility
• , speak with integrity, and act humility, speak with integrity, and act with<00:13:23.279> courage

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Help them to govern with humility, to listen with open hearts, and to pursue justice tempered with compassion
• Help them to govern with humility, to listen with open hearts, and to pursue justice tempered with compassion
• Help them to govern with humility, to listen with open hearts, and to pursue justice tempered with compassion

Keywords: MS House Floor - 2 March, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The Mississippi House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then confirmed a quorum and dispensed with the reading of the journal. There were no select committee reports, and the chamber moved through routine introductions, including a guest introduction from the lady from DeSoto welcoming her husband, Dr. Gaya Remac. No bills were debated on the floor during this portion of the meeting. Members used the announcements period to share several committee and event notices, including upcoming meetings for Energy, Judiciary A and B, Appropriations A, Public Health, Insurance, Gaming, Youth and Family, Rules, State Affairs, and AET. The clerk also announced that tomorrow was the committee deadline day for Senate bills, with the House expected to come in at 2 p.m. and then work Senate general bills on Wednesday and Thursday. One member noted a ticketed Mississippi Tourism Association/Mississippi Gaming Hospitality event, and another reminded members of the Capital Prayer Group meeting. The House also paused for a moment of silence at the request of a member who referenced three military members lost over the weekend and others seriously injured overseas, and another member asked for prayers for Representative Earl Banks after the death of his mother, Miss Evelyn Banks. A separate adjournment-in-memory request was made for Miss Mary Everett, described as a longtime community leader. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 2 p.m. the next day.

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• Please protect our troops and inspire our leaders to lead with strength, wisdom, and humility.
• PLEASE PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND INSPIRE OUR LEADERS TO LEAD WITH STRENGTH, WISDOM, AND HUMILITY.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• wisdom and the giver of every good gift, we come to you before you now, Lord, with gratitude and humility
• them, Lord, that leadership is not only a position of authority, but it is a calling to serve with humility
• , calling to serve with humility, calling to serve with humility, accountability,<00:05:47.680>
• And he's also worked with his showcase to uh accomplishments, his humility, his accomplishments, his
• humility, his character,<00:23:11.600> and<00:23:11.760> his<00:23:12.000> commitment

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 25 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with an invocation by Reverend Bruce Wells and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved dispensing with the reading of the journal and committee reports. The chamber also recognized a joint resolution honoring the University of Southern Mississippi Army ROTC program on its 75th anniversary, and welcomed several guests and groups in the galleries throughout the morning. A series of special recognitions followed. The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 53 honoring Katie Blunt on her retirement as director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History; Blunt spoke about the success of the Two Mississippi Museums, fundraising for exhibits and public programming, and her long service to the state. The Senate also recognized the Winston Academy Patriots football team for winning the 2025 MHSAA Class 2A Division 2 state championship, the Mississippi State University All-SEC basketball guard Josh Hubard for his athletic and community service achievements, and the Columbus High School Falcons for winning the 2026 MHSAA Class 5A boys basketball state championship. A South Panola High School Air Force JROTC drone team was also honored for its third consecutive grand championship, with its instructor describing the program’s statewide and national success and its role in preparing students for careers and research opportunities. On the legislative calendar, the Senate tabled a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 2588, the Safeguard Honesty, Integrity, and Elections for Lasting Democracy Shield Act. It then adopted the conference report on Senate Bill 2654, creating the State Security Operations Center within the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services, after members noted the changes were largely clerical and did not alter the bill’s substance. The Senate also confirmed several nominations by use of the morning roll call, including reappointments to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health, appointments to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, and an appointment to the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund board.

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• In whatever way we know you, by whatever name we call you, we say these things in humility, holding ourselves
• <00:01:51.440> these<00:01:51.680> things<00:01:52.000> in<00:01:52.120> humility
• , we say these things in humility, we say these things in humility, holding<00:01:54.320> ourselves

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened on March 25, 2026, with an invocation by Father Frank Crumble III, who was introduced as the guest of the Senator from the 36th District. The chamber also recognized several guests and groups, including leaders from Cherry Hill on the occasion of the community’s 80th anniversary, Doctor of the Day Maryam Diallo, the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee, students from Andrew Jackson Academy, and several women honored for Women’s History Month. Additional recognitions included the Greater Baltimore Committee, Boy Scouts, Tarbiyah Academy, and a Senate intern. The main floor action was a special resolution congratulating the Cherry Hill community on the 80th anniversary of Cherry Hill Homes, a purpose-built community for African Americans returning from World War II. Senators spoke about Cherry Hill’s history, resilience, and recent community investments such as new schools and a recreation center. The resolution was read in full and adopted unanimously. Senate Bill 890, concerning an insurance premium tax receipts exemption for captive insurance procured by nonprofit hospitals and health care systems, was special ordered for another day at the sponsor’s request. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 283, the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026. After brief remarks praising the committee’s work and the statewide investment program, the bill passed third reading by unanimous vote. Committee and delegation announcements followed, including Finance, Triple E, and Judicial Proceedings holding House bill hearings at 1:00 p.m., and the Prince George’s County delegation meeting later that day. The Senate then remained in session long enough to confirm a quorum and adjourned until March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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• described as a rare opportunity for leadership transition, and Representative Jean is thanked for his humility
• That takes somebody with humility and wisdom, and those are two traits that Representative Jean, everybody

Summary: The meeting opened with remarks recognizing Representative Lane Jean’s 12 years as chair of the Joint Budget Committee and his role in helping Arkansas build reserves from a few hundred million dollars to nearly $3 billion. Speakers praised his leadership, humility, and mentorship during the transition to new committee leadership. The committee then took up its only item of business, House Bill 1002, the General Appropriation Act. There were no questions, a motion to do pass was made and seconded, and the motion carried by voice vote. Members were informed that the committee would reconvene the next morning at 9:00 a.m. only to assign bills to committees, with no other action planned. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Let integrity be their compass, humility their posture, and the truth their unwavering aim.
• HUMILITY THEIR POSTURE, AND THE TRUTH THEIR UNWAVERING AIM.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, August 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• please guide our deliberations, give us patience to truly listen, and courage to speak the truth, and humility
• And where there are disagreements, whether... ...and humility to be changed by that truth.

Summary: The House convened in special session with 96 members present, establishing a quorum. The meeting opened with prayer by Representative Andrade and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Valdez. The clerk then read Governor Ron DeSantis’s proclamation calling the Legislature into special session from June 1 to June 3, 2026. No bills, resolutions, committee reports, messages from the Senate, or other legislative items were on the desk. The Speaker announced the schedule for the special session, saying the State Affairs Committee would meet that afternoon to consider a property tax bill and related policy, followed by the Rules and Ethics Committee later in the evening. The House planned to return to the floor the next morning to take up both measures. Representative Garrison moved that the House receive reports and adjourn for committee and other House business, reconvening Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. or upon call of the Chair. The motion was approved, and the House adjourned.

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• wisdom to see the diamonds before us, the courage to seek common ground with one another, and the humility
• And whereas, through his exemplary knowledge, humility, and competitive spirit, Jamie has earned the
• in state government, where he has shown one of our own can shine on a national stage with grace, humility

Keywords: 1146, all

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• May they serve with humility, collaboration, and courage to give voice, strength, and life to those they
• May they serve with humility, collaboration, and courage to give voice, strength, and life to those they
• Hawaiian woman from Wapū Oka, who led by example and embodied her given name, haah, humbleness, humility
• Hawaiian woman from Wapū Oka, who led by example and embodied her given name, haah, humbleness, humility
• in the spirit of humbleness humility in the spirit of moving<01:31:00.360> the<01:31:00.440><

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• And that is working together, having humility as you move forward.
• And that is working together, having humility as you move forward.
• And that is working together, having humility as you move forward.
• <00:41:36.079> And having humility as you move forward.
• And having humility as you move forward.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved excusing absent members, dispensed with the previous day’s journal, and allowed bill introductions and committee reports throughout the day. Members also recognized guests in the gallery, including Judge Smitherman and later Karen Butler, wife of Senator Tom Butler. The chamber adopted Senate Joint Resolution 11, honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated on its Founders Day and 118 years of service, after reading the resolution at length and hearing brief remarks from Senator Figures. The Senate then adopted the Rules Committee’s special order calendar and took up several bills. Senate Bill 12 by Senator Gudger, repealing a prior community development districts law tied to a Coleman County project, passed. Senate Bill 19 by Senator Livingston, dealing with health insurance/prostate cancer screening, also passed. Senate Bill 89 by Senator Sessions, repealing the 1931 State Pilotage Commission statute, passed; Senate Bill 134 by Senator Beasley, concerning taxation and interstate warehousing of tobacco products, passed after a committee amendment was adopted; Senate Bill 100 by Senator Kelly, extending the State Board of Pharmacy sunset for one year with appointment changes, passed; Senate Bill 114 by Senator Bell, expanding Alabama’s handling of out-of-state warrants to additional felonies, passed; Senate Bill 122 by Senator Stewart, regarding the State Board of Registration for Foresters, passed; Senate Bill 35 by Senator Kitchens, updating vessel registration language for Coast Guard compliance, passed; and Senate Bill 127 by Senators Coleman-Madison and Stewart, continuing the Board of Examiners in Counseling for four years, passed. Senate Bill 28 by Senator Elliott, which would raise the earnings cap for retired law enforcement officers and district attorneys returning to work and address school bus driver staffing, was discussed at length but carried over at the sponsor’s request. Senators raised concerns about the bill’s impact on RSA/retirement system funding and the possibility of broader pressure for similar retiree reemployment arrangements, while supporters emphasized staffing shortages, training savings, and benefits for schools and public safety. The session concluded with the calendar completed and a new resolution introduced by Senator Orr recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, which was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.

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• And to walk in humility, depending on you, rather than their own wisdom and power.
• Bless them with the humility needed to listen to one another with open hearts and minds as they faithfully

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer by Pastor Craig McLean of Grace Church in Eden Prairie, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call establishing a quorum. The journal from the previous legislative day was approved as corrected, and comparison report motions were adopted without objection. The chamber then took up second reading of Senate File 3720 and first reading of House Files 5134 through 5139. A report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration placed several bills on the calendar for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and required pre-filing of amendments for House Files 7474, 5074, and 3067, and Senate File 4282. No substantive debate on the bills occurred in the excerpt. During announcements, Representative Niska said the Rules Committee would meet in Capitol G3 five minutes after recess, and Republicans would caucus immediately afterward. Representative Niska then moved a recess to the call of the Speaker, the motion carried, and the House recessed.