Video & Transcript Research : 'Freedom Drive'
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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-09 (1:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We pray for freedom and peace.
- We pray for America, as we are about to celebrate 250 years of freedom.
- And we are so thankful we still have freedom to stand and to pray.
- So let's just say our Canadian neighbors drive from Canada to the United States.
- So let's just say our Canadian neighbors drive from Canada to the United States.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former Lee County Judge John Carlin, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Officer Cody Popple of the FSU Police Department for his actions during the April campus shooting. The Speaker also outlined the final week of session, noting the chamber had passed 253 House bills and 149 Senate bills to date, with budget negotiations still unresolved and the 2026-27 budget not expected to be completed that week. The special order report was adopted, setting the day’s calendar and debate times.
The chamber then took up several Senate bills, mostly technical or open-government sunset review measures, and passed them with little or no opposition: SB 100, SB 104, and SB 102 on Florida statutes; SB 7006, SB 7014, SB 7002, SB 7012, SB 7024, SB 7016, SB 7026, SB 7008, SB 7000, and SB 7004 on public-records or meeting exemptions; and SB 7022 on public records related to exams. Members asked questions on a few of these bills, especially the exam-records bill and the military and gaming-related exemptions, but the measures generally advanced without amendment. Votes ranged from unanimous to modest opposition, with SB 7026 passing 106-3 and SB 7022 passing 101-8.
The most substantial debate centered on SB 7040, which recreates the emergency preparedness and response trust fund in the Executive Office of the Governor. Rep. Eskamani offered an amendment to let the fund expire, arguing the money had been misused and that the Legislature should retain control over spending; several members supported her position, while others said the fund is needed for rapid disaster response. A strike-all amendment from Rep. Griffiths was adopted instead, adding accountability provisions and expanding the fund to cover man-made emergencies as well as natural disasters. The bill then passed 82-25. The House also passed CS/CS/SB 302 on coastal resiliency, CS/CS/SB 984 on firefighter cancer benefits, CS/SB 474 on military affairs, and SB 488 on Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issues, with SB 488 still under amendment debate when the transcript ends.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 3720 statutorily updates the Homemade Freedom Food Act and calls it the Local Freedom Act.
- expansion in 2017 to the cottage food production and then in 2021 it was changed to the Homemade Food Freedom
- We're not the intent and I'm not altering the food safety rules that currently exist in the Homemade Freedom
- And so we're also moving since this previously was the Homemade Food Freedom, which would be in a dwelling
- Body drives safely. Mr.
Bills:
HB2894, HB3418, HB3415, HB3413, HB3414, HB3416, HB3417, HB3419, HB3420, HB1739, HB1752, HB1979, HB2941, HB2992, HB3075, HB3086, HB3177, HB3269, HB3278, HB3279, HB3497, HB3644, HB4432, HB3720, HB3849, HB3882, HB3919, HB3941, HB4118, HB4141, HB4268, HB4342, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434
Keywords:
HB2894, Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, rural jobs, rural investment, tax credit, capital investment tax credit, state tax credits, economic development, rural fund, rural investor, qualified investment, eligible business, Department of Commerce, rural business, investment certification, tax liability, credit cap, workforce development, small business finance, rural development
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- ONE OF THEM IS NOT RESTRICTING FREEDOMS. THAT DOESN'T EVEN FEEL LIKE WHAT WE SHOULD BE DOING HERE.
- TO MANY FLORIDIANS SB 100 WAS OF UNNECESSARY BARRIERS, FURTHER CREATES DIVIDE, RESTRICT FREEDOMS THAT
- THIS PROPOSED BAN IS YET ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF CENSORING IDENTITY AND FREEDOM TO EXPRESS OURSELVES WHICH
- WILL BEAT YOU BE CHECKING BUMPER STICKERS WHEN THEY DRIVE ON THE PARKING LOT?
- THIS IS NOT ABOUT FREEDOM.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Not driving, right?
- Chair calls Debbie Lindstrom, with Citizens Defending Freedom and yourself.
- Citizens Defending Freedom surveyed 32 counties to find out. Records is open.
- The Chair calls Debbie Lindstrom with Citizens Defending Freedom.
- Dates and deadlines drive all actions in the election process.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/19/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- But any cuts to SNAP benefits will drive more people to food shelves.
- What's driving it here?
- what's driving it here what's driving what's driving it here what's driving that<00:18:07.840>
- This helped drive more than 177,000 inquiries to our Care Center for food support.
- People who are unable to drive due to medical reasons.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- by... ...Jacksonville, Florida, and I have represented people who have been injured by companies driving
- Once they pick you up, they're driving better.
- Once they pick you up, they're driving better.
- At the end of the day, this is a freedom bill in making sure we empower the people to possess something
- At the end of the day, this is a freedom bill in making sure we empower the people to possess something
Keywords:
curators, estates, court appointment, fiduciary duty, bond requirements, removal, surrogate, funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care
Summary:
The Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 7042 on legal tender and SB 1380 before taking up the remaining agenda. The committee first reported favorably C.S. for SB 326, which modernizes Florida’s curator statute in probate law by clarifying when curators may be appointed, what they may do, and what oversight applies. It then reported favorably SB 1256, which standardizes PBM pharmacy audits by requiring uniform audit standards, scope, frequency, penalties, and due process protections for pharmacies; testimony from pharmacists emphasized concerns about conflicts of interest, excessive audits, and disproportionate penalties, while preserving fraud investigations. The committee also reported favorably C.S. for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services after adopting an amendment that removed provisions on civil damages caps and phasing out direct disposers; the bill updates licensure and contract rules and addresses unclaimed remains. SB 632, which sets insurance requirements for transportation network companies during the period after a ride is accepted but before pickup, was reported favorably despite opposition from an attorney who argued the existing coverage framework should not be reduced. C.S. for SB 786, creating a nonjudicial process to close out undisputed trusts and discharge trustees, was also reported favorably.
The committee then took up SB 1110, a major bill expanding Medicaid and private insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including activity limbs, and requiring annual reporting. After adopting an amendment clarifying eligible recipients, the committee heard extensive emotional testimony from amputees, parents, and advocates describing the medical, developmental, and financial importance of prosthetic coverage, and members spoke in strong support before the bill was reported favorably. Later, the committee considered SB 1588, which implements last session’s legal tender law by refining definitions, narrowing custodian provisions, eliminating unnecessary examination requirements, and repealing the sunset clause; members raised questions about verification and anti-money-laundering concerns, but the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7044 as a committee bill to expand public records exemptions to records relating to newly regulated custodians of gold and silver. The meeting concluded with senators recording additional affirmative votes on selected bills and adjourning.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This would give... protection to the medical freedoms deserved by our constituents and allow them to
- My mom says I have too much energy, which is okay because I love driving her crazy.
- Directed donation is a fundamental aspect of medical freedom and patient autonomy. ...occur without a
- I just went in, and they would have blood donation drives at my university. I would do it.
- Senate Bill 125 is necessary to protect the medical freedom of our... constituents.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- child to go from class down the hall to... child to go from class down the hall to get into a vehicle, drive
- They drive to wherever this instruction's being held.
- How long are they going to have before they have to get back in the vehicle, drive to where they're going
- or that vice versa. for calling Billy "Susan" or that vice versa is an attack on their religious freedoms
- I'm senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where our firm has represented students and teachers
Keywords:
school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is about protecting health freedom, preventing potential risks, and ensuring that Arizonans
- They’re usually driving two or three hours.
- They’re usually driving two or three hours, or they’re making a day out of it and driving into Flagstaff
- It’s just the freedom to do what you want to do. Mr.
- Come, your long drive. So you repeatedly mentioned bathroom, bathroom, bathroom.
Bills:
HB2015, HB2060, HB2129, HB2170, HB2210, HB2228, HB2352, HB2460, HB2533, SB1019, SB1045, SB1050, SB1078, SB1083, SB1167, SB1184, SCR1006
Keywords:
budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology
Summary:
The committee first handled Senate Bill 1045, which would bar cities, towns, and counties from taxing or charging fees on the use of blockchain technology in residences, with limited exceptions. The sponsor said the bill was a repeat of a measure vetoed the prior year and framed it as a tax-preemption issue. There was no testimony, and the bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 4-3 vote.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1019, which would prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Senator Shamp argued the bill was about health freedom, informed consent, and emerging research she said raised concerns about fluoride’s benefits and possible neurodevelopmental risks. Opponents, including representatives of Arizona dental and public health groups, testified that community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and especially important for low-income and rural communities with limited dental access. After extended debate, the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote.
Senate Bill 1050 would provide free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans. State Parks testified neutrally but warned the measure could reduce revenue used to support park operations and rural economies; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by a park visit where veterans were charged admission. The committee also approved SB 1050 on a 4-3 vote. Later, SB 1078, dealing with de novo review in public records denial cases, passed unanimously after support from the Goldwater Institute, and SB 1083, which would prevent HOAs and condo associations from banning certain lighted home address devices for emergency response, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a homeowners coalition.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 41st Legislative Day Jun 25th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm driving 60 miles.” You go, “Well, I got to have one.”
- Drive around Deb's district and talk to her people.
- And I went to the CVS drive-through to get the meds.
- Another was used in a drive-by shooting the day after it was sold.
- Another was used in a drive-by shooting the day after it was sold.
Summary:
The House convened with Girl State participants presiding for part of the session, including introductions of the student leadership and a unanimous voice vote passing House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the young women participating in Delaware Girl State. The chamber also welcomed congressional interns and other guests, accepted the prior day’s minutes, and observed a moment of silence for Nathan Cynix and Kara Feeley before prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to tributes for Representative Ron Gray, who was recognized for his 14 years of service and his work on issues such as bond bills, dredging, bike paths, small business, constituent service, and agriculture-related funding. Multiple members from both parties praised his humor, honesty, mentorship, and dedication to the House and his district. Gray responded with extended remarks reflecting on his family legacy, legislative service, and appreciation for colleagues and staff, and the chamber later sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at his request.
The House then received communications, including Senate messages returning several bills and informing the chamber of Senate passage of additional measures. Members were also told that the FY27 bond bill, House Bill 500, had been placed on desks as a gift for review. The House read in Consent Agenda S, which included House Bill 476, House Joint Resolution 13, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 168, Senate Bill 297, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319, and Senate Joint Resolution 21, and began a roll call vote on the consent agenda.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, because my freedom depends on it. Thank you.
- Chairman, because my freedom depends on it.
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- But the personal and economic freedom.
- Does that sound like freedom to you? Are you prepared to put up a sign like this?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To be Irish is to know the struggle for democracy, liberty, and freedom.
- Oftentimes laying down their lives for the freedoms we hold dear. by the intrepid Irish immigrants who
- its Christian charitable outreach with a community barbecue annually on Memorial Day and clothing drives
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Tariffs are driving up the cost of goods. Supply chains are under pressure.
- He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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the Californians will be able to drive the Californians will be able to drive the - I, like the thousands big driving force.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- it's scary driving in weather like today.
- So... scary driving in weather like today. scary driving in weather like today.
- for intellectual freedom and curiosity. for intellectual freedom and curiosity.
- ,<01:00:48.880>
and <01:00:49.119>the intellectual freedom, and the intellectual freedom - Doing so drives up the cost of paint.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- We get to engage, drive, do right? We get to engage, drive, do awesome<00:35:34.720>
stuff. - in defense of our country's freedom. in defense of our country's freedom.
- Let us choose freedom over restriction. Let us choose freedom over<03:08:40.800>
formality. - Would it be a do for our freedom.
- You know, if I choose to drive in one lane, I choose not to drive in the other lane.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- BUT THE BILL DIRECTLY ATTACKS THE FREEDOM MY MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER SOUGHT OUT FOR ME.
- IT SHOULD BE FREEDOM FROM CONSCIENCE. >> Sen.
- FREEDOM THIS, FREEDOM THAT.
- >> [SPANISH] >> THIS LAW DOES NOT STRENGTHEN FREEDOM.
- WE DESERVE THE FREEDOM TO LIVE, WORK IT SUPPORT FAMILIES WITHOUT FEAR THIS CLINICIAN ENERGY TO REJECT
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a straightforward bill that reinforces Texas' long-standing commitment to educational freedom and
- House Bill 2674 seeks to protect that freedom for future generations.
- This was something that was fought for, yes, and it's like a lot of freedoms. Freedom isn't free.
- People have paid for our freedom, and this is a type of freedom—educational freedom—that has been secured
- So with the language of HB 2674, it just codifies into law that the freedoms that homeschoolers have
Bills:
HB322, HB126, HB3062, HB1481, HB2310, HB2674, HB121, HB2243, HB3627, HB1178, HB367, HB5515, HB126, HB121
Keywords:
JET Grant Program, career education, technical education, community colleges, technology solutions, high demand jobs, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, fentanyl prevention, drug poisoning awareness, higher education, mental health resources, substance abuse education, student policy, communication devices, school regulations, disciplinary measures
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Health Policy Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- For instance, this bill protects personal freedom removing the schedule.
- What represents 11 help freedom organizations supporting this bill and its amendment?
- Florida's Health Freedom community represents Representative.
- And I'm not sure why it's called the bill the hell freedom bill.
- This bill contains 2,510 lines and only 30 of them remotely address of freedom. That's one thing.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Apr 14th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a foundation for financial freedom and opportunity for public servants across Texas.
- This is about nudging and giving employees a head start. limiting their freedom.
- Texans understand the importance of freedom.
- With no questions, let's protect Texas' freedom, and I close.
- I have a thumb drive that I'm willing to share with you folks.
Bills:
HB245, HB700, HB2783, HB3526, HB3900, HB4061, HB4124, HB4166, HB4395, HB4534, HB4609, HB4641, HB4736, HB4738, HB4739, HB4945, HB5015, HJR175, HB245
Keywords:
military service, retirement, law enforcement, custodial officer, Employees Retirement System, commercial financing, brokers, registration, disclosures, finance, consumer protection, fees, deferred compensation, automatic participation, county employees, payroll deductions, retirement plans, fiscal transparency, local government, bond issuance
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/30/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- We will open the hearing on HB 1334, removing the authority of the Education Freedom Accounts Scholarship
- HB 1334 relates to the administration of the Education Freedom Account, or EFA, program. for the record
- HB 1513 also relates to the administration of the Education Freedom Account Program, or EFAs.
- HB 1513 also relates to the administration of the Education Freedom Account Program, or EFAs.
- the Education of Freedom Account Program or<00:47:22.560>
EFAS.