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KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (3-11-25) - Upon Adjournment

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's nothing wrong with protesting. Uh, as a matter of fact, I support protesting.
  • It does not prevent protesting; it prevents, uh, those who are trying to...
  • uh as a matter of fact I protesting uh as a matter of fact I support<00:04:33.680><c> protesting</c>
  • however uh when that support protesting however uh when that protest<00:04:37.039><c> moves</c><00:04
  • </c> the annex it does not prevent protesting the annex it does not prevent protesting it<00:05:32.680
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up two House bills. House Bill 10, relating to the rights of real property owners, was presented as a response to squatting. The sponsors said it would create a streamlined process to remove unauthorized occupants from real property, define “squatter” in statute, and keep existing criminal mischief penalties aligned for damage to property. After a motion and second, the bill was approved and reported favorably with the expression that it should pass. The committee then heard House Bill 399, relating to interference with legislative proceedings. The sponsor and the Senate Sergeant at Arms said the bill is intended to protect the General Assembly’s ability to conduct business by penalizing obstructing or impeding legislators or legislative employees and disruptive conduct in legislative spaces, while still allowing protest. They emphasized that the measure would give the legislative branch protections similar to those already available to the executive and judicial branches, and that arrests would be made only at the call of leadership or a committee chair. Members voted to advance House Bill 399 after discussion. One senator explained that while he supported moving the bill forward, he was concerned the language could be broad enough to cover peaceful demonstrations, such as teachers rallying at the Capitol, and said he would need more time before deciding how to vote on the floor. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably with the expression that it should pass, and then adjourned.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appr-Sub-Natural Resources REVISED Afternoon Jan 7th, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • When you got protests on these protests on water... Permits.
  • These protests want something.
  • If it's protested and it's a legitimate protest, then it triggers a hearing process.
  • We're hoping that this will allow us to We can deny some of these frivolous protests if they are protesting
  • And we don't think your protest matches.' We give them an Opportunity to supplement their protest.
ND
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Aug 13th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • We see signs of, excuse me, this is heavily protested.
  • Back then, we had large-scale protests and petitions known as the freeway revolt.
  • Back then, we had large-scale protests and petitions known as the freeway revolt.
  • Omitting facts for the purpose of promoting fear and gaining allies in protest is a very real tactic
  • They don't understand curiosity, wonder, boredom, discernment, peace.
Summary: The committee met at Minot State to continue its study of artificial intelligence, with a focus on child safety, sexual exploitation, chatbot risks, and education policy. Members first approved the minutes and then received a Legislative Council overview of AI-related harms to children, including AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, extortion, and chatbot companion risks. The memo reviewed North Dakota and federal law, recent state enactments, First Amendment limits, and examples from other states, including Connecticut’s AI companion safeguards and federal efforts such as the Take It Down Act. Members discussed whether North Dakota’s existing 2025 laws on minors and harmful material are strong enough in light of recent court decisions, and Legislative Council indicated it would provide additional comparison material before the next meeting. Superintendent Levi Bachmeier then presented on AI in education, arguing that schools need guardrails but should not ban AI outright. He said AI should be treated as a tool that can support instruction, teacher efficiency, and digital literacy, while warning against passive use, academic integrity problems, and overreliance on machines. He suggested embedding AI and digital literacy across subjects rather than creating a standalone class, and said schools should provide basic instruction when students receive one-to-one devices. Members asked about parent concerns, local control, higher education partnerships, and how to balance access with safety; Bachmeier emphasized a “threading the needle” approach and said the department would likely seek more guidance on digital literacy and cybersecurity. Special Agent Hellseth of BCI followed with testimony on AI and child exploitation. He said AI is already being used in North Dakota to create explicit images from innocent photos, impersonate children and adults, and facilitate grooming, harassment, and extortion. He described several cases involving AI-generated sexual images and said victims often suffer lasting trauma even when the images are fake. Hellseth explained that investigators use AI tools themselves to process large volumes of data and identify synthetic images, but that the workload is growing and victim services need expansion. He urged stronger accountability for companies, more resources for law enforcement and victim support, and continued training and public education. Members asked about cyber tip volume, staffing, false accusations, and corporate reporting obligations; Hellseth said every tip is reviewed, the unit is small but expanding, and current federal reporting laws are not proactive enough. Representative Porter suggested combining the Legislative Council memo and Bachmeier’s recommendations into a comprehensive bill draft for the next meeting.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/24/25

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • the main issue that's in the letter from the Commissioner of Public Safety regarding the licensed peace
  • officers uh being part of licensed peace officers uh being part of this<00:03:03.519><c> office</c><
  • He was an active peace protester here in the Minnesota region for many, many years, and was curious to
  • He was an active peace protester here in the Minnesota region for many, many years, and was curious to
  • He was an active peace protester here in the Minnesota region for many, many years, and was curious to
Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am

Joint Committee on Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I got to see the complete peace in his eyes.
  • Who does not want a peaceful death? Thank you. Thank you.
  • And I know for many people we all hope for a peaceful death.
  • I was there to protest.
  • We will make this as peaceful as possible.
Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on bills in three areas: emergency medical services/AED access, athletic training and student safety, and end-of-life options. Committee chairs outlined testimony rules and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Some bills had no live witnesses, while others drew extensive testimony from advocates, professionals, and legislators. On AED-related bills, the American Heart Association supported requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events and athletic fields, citing sudden cardiac arrest survival rates and urging cardiac emergency response plans as an added safeguard. A parks and recreation professional supported AED access but raised concerns about the cost, staffing, maintenance, and feasibility for municipalities with limited resources. Athletic trainers supported expanding their scope of practice and removing workplace restrictions, arguing it would improve injury prevention, reduce costs, and help retain professionals in Massachusetts. The committee also took extensive testimony on end-of-life options legislation. Supporters included legislators, physicians, hospice volunteers, clergy, patients’ family members, and advocacy groups, who described the bills as allowing terminally ill, mentally capable adults to choose a peaceful death with strict safeguards and self-administration requirements. They emphasized personal stories of suffering, public support, and the claim that other states have not seen abuse. Opponents, including faith-based, disability-rights, and family policy representatives, argued the bills amount to physician-assisted suicide, could pressure vulnerable people, and may be influenced by prognosis errors, coercion, or financial incentives. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 21st, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • So she's a prominent figure in the show, promoting literacy and peace in a time of great protest and
Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, allowing the group to proceed officially. Co-chair remarks highlighted recent successful Henry Knox Trail commemorations in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, with praise for the organizers and participants. The meeting then focused on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 planning, including statewide events tied to the Revolution’s 250th anniversary. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism outlined several America 250 initiatives: selecting an item for the national time capsule, organizing a July 8 nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, encouraging a July 5 “America’s potluck,” and considering a “heritage tractor” tribute from Kansas as a model for Massachusetts participation. Members discussed who should decide the time capsule contents, with suggestions that Secretary Galvin and the commission help set criteria, and there was interest in creating a separate Massachusetts-only time capsule as a backup. The commission also discussed whether Governor Healey should formally endorse the potluck effort, and members expressed support for distributing a graphic for the Declaration reading. Revolution 250 and related organizers gave updates on upcoming commemorations: Worcester was moved to a larger venue due to strong attendance, Framingham will include living history portrayals of Patriots of Color, Cambridge and Roxbury programs are being planned, and Dorchester Heights/Evacuation Day events will include a Boston Public Library evening commemoration and a March 17 procession and ceremony. Sail Boston was also previewed as a major international event with dozens of ships and extensive public safety coordination. A final presentation pitched “Rebel Town,” a Boston Tea Party musical, as a potential America 250 attraction; the presenter described the show’s development, audience appeal, and need for a Boston venue and funding. No votes were taken beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 14th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • clamor of each day's discouraging news, in what seems like unrelenting struggle, we strain to feel your peace
  • Also, one quick admonition: on the floor, we don't engage in applause or boos or other protests or demonstrations
Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor privileges and recognitions. Members welcomed a delegation from Catalonia on the 40th anniversary of the California-Catalonia sister-state relationship, Solano Community College’s speech and debate team, and several small business honorees, including Royal Clothiers and Old California Botanicals. The chamber also recognized Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones for his advocacy on democracy and voting rights, with multiple senators speaking in support of his visit. On business, the Senate confirmed Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Laura Ederton Speed as Executive Director of the State Bar, both by unanimous 35-0 votes. The body adopted SCR 163 designating May as California Tourism Month, highlighting tourism’s economic impact, and SCR 170 declaring Firefighter Mental Health Awareness Week, with extensive testimony from senators about the trauma firefighters and first responders face and the need to reduce stigma and expand support. The Senate also adopted SCR 174 marking the 60th anniversary of California’s pilot regional centers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the system’s role in community-based care. The Senate adopted SR 111 recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia after extended debate focused on LGBTQ rights, hate violence, and the need for allies to speak out; the resolution passed 26-0. The chamber then approved a second-day consent calendar of multiple bills by 34-0, moved SCR 116 to the inactive file, granted reconsideration on SR 111 for a later session, and heard motions to adjourn in memory of Carl Anthony and Lupe Estrella. The Senate announced committee hearings and then adjourned to reconvene Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 14th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • clamor of each day's discouraging news, in what seems like unrelenting struggle, we strain to feel your peace
  • Also, one quick admonition: on the floor, we don't engage in applause or boos or other protests or demonstrations
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jan 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • So she's a prominent figure in the show promoting literacy and peace in a time of great protest and division
Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call, establishing a quorum after some initial confusion about attendance. Chair Paul Mark and Co-Chair Sean Garballey offered remarks praising recent Henry Knox Trail commemorations, including events in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, and noting the upcoming Worcester event. The group also discussed the role of the National Park Service and changes in park leadership related to Boston National Historical Park. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism gave a detailed update on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 programming. Topics included the Henry Knox Trail commemorations, grant funding for 250th-related events, the proposed America 250 time capsule, a nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, an “America’s potluck” idea for July 5, educational programming, volunteer service initiatives, and a Kansas-inspired tractor tribute. Members discussed how to handle the time capsule, with suggestions for a Massachusetts-only backup capsule and for Secretary of State Bill Galvin to help determine criteria. They also said they would seek the governor’s input on the potluck idea and distribute a graphic for the Declaration reading. Representatives from Revolution 250 then updated the commission on upcoming commemorations tied to Henry Knox and Evacuation Day, including Worcester, Framingham, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dorchester Heights. They described crowd sizes, procession plans, living history participants, a Washington Medal unveiling at the Boston Public Library, and coordination with local and state partners. They also gave an extensive update on Sail Boston, including ship recruitment, public safety planning, expected international participation, and the event’s overlap with other major Boston activities. The meeting ended with a presentation on “Rebel Town,” a proposed musical about the Boston Tea Party, which its creator said was developed in western Massachusetts and sought support to bring to Boston for the 250th anniversary. The commission took no substantive votes beyond approving adjournment at the end of the meeting.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jan 27th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • So she's a prominent figure in the show, promoting literacy and peace in a time of great protest and
Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, after which members could not approve prior minutes because the earlier meeting had not been official. Co-chairs Senator Paul Mark and Representative Sean Garballey offered remarks praising recent America 250/Henry Knox Trail events in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, and noting the upcoming Worcester commemoration. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism then outlined Massachusetts’ America 250 plans, including the state’s 250th signature event on July 4 with the Boston Pops, grant-funded programming across the Commonwealth, and several national initiatives: a time capsule contribution, a coordinated July 8 reading of the Declaration of Independence, America’s Potluck on July 5, volunteer-service promotion through America Gives, and a tractor-themed tribute idea from Kansas. Members discussed how to handle the time capsule, with suggestions that Secretary of State William Galvin help decide the final item and that Massachusetts create its own backup time capsule; they also said the Declaration reading should be broadly promoted, while the potluck should likely wait for Governor Healey’s buy-in. Jonathan Lane and Dusty Rhodes then updated the commission on Henry Knox Trail, Evacuation Day, and Sail Boston, describing large crowds at prior events, the move of the Worcester program to a larger venue, planned commemorations in Framingham, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dorchester Heights, and a major Sail Boston schedule in July with many international ships and extensive public-safety coordination. They also noted related plans such as an invitation-only Boston Public Library event to unveil the Washington Medal and a March 17 Dorchester Heights ceremony with a procession and tented program. The final presentation was from John Lane on Rebel Town, a musical about the Boston Tea Party developed in western Massachusetts. He described the show as a family-friendly, educational production that blends history and theater, with characters including John Adams, Paul Revere, Mercy Otis Warren, and John Hancock, and said it had been staged in Lenox with strong audience response. Lane asked the commission to help find a Boston venue and broader support so the production could be mounted for the 250th anniversary, estimating a larger-scale budget and noting interest from local supporters and cultural organizations. Members asked a few questions about prior performances and logistics, then agreed to circulate his materials to the commission. With no further business, the commission voted unanimously to adjourn.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Peace, love, unity, and respect, or as it's known, plural.
  • being able to come together being able to truly really find spaces all over this weekend's No King's protests
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We pray for world peace and beseech you guidance and mercy.
  • And the fact that the Turkish government refuses and protests, even to come to our Rules Committee, to
Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis, and later held a separate remembrance ceremony for the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Members and guests heard extensive remarks in support of HR 25, which was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added. Speakers from both parties and several caucuses emphasized historical truth, remembrance, and solidarity with Armenian Californians, and the chamber also observed a moment of silence for the genocide victims. On the floor, members also passed AB 789 on health insurance rate oversight, ACR 56 recognizing Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, AB 652 on San Diego County Air Pollution Control District alternates despite opposition from one member over regional balance concerns, AB 1414 protecting renters from mandatory internet provider subscriptions, AB 931 regulating litigation finance agreements, AB 890 easing residency rules for foster youth moving counties, AB 40 clarifying emergency reproductive health care coverage with urgency, AB 322 encouraging school-based health and mental health reimbursement programs, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams for certain weir operators. Most measures passed by wide margins, including several unanimous votes. The consent calendar, including AB 1149, AB 484, AB 859, AB 1105, and AB 1384, was adopted without objection. The Assembly also handled procedural motions, committee notices, and bill re-referrals earlier in the day. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, April 24 at 9 a.m.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, September 15, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
  • This proposal bipartisan peace act.
  • 13:57.760><c> the</c><00:13:57.920><c> US</c> Congressman Nun's peace act, the US Congressman Nun's peace
  • Trump is reinstituting peace continues.
  • </c><07:44:48.320><c> in</c> children who marched and protested in children who marched and protested
Bills: HB1558 , HB3400 , HJR117 , HB4446 , HB3494 , HB3481 , HB2701 , HB2034 , HB3854 , HB3951 , HB3579 , HB2721 , HB3767 , HB1860 , HB2334 , HR1107 , HB3426 , HB3427 , HR452 , HB5100
Keywords: financial management, government oversight, budgeting, accountability, reporting, federal financial management, government accountability, oversight, taxpayer funds, Office of Management and Budget, OMB, Chief Financial Officer, CFO, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, internal controls, financial reporting, financial audits, governmentwide financial management plan, financial management status report, performance metrics
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Sep 2nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So your bill, if there's just one person absent out of state because they want to send a protest...
  • As a child of the 60s and 70s, I participated in peaceful protests during the Civil Rights Movement and
Bills: HB18 , SB 54 , SB 10 , HR76 , HR77 , HR78 , HR82 , HR83 , HR88 , HR89 , HR93 , HR94 , HR95 , HR98 , HR101 , HR102 , HR104 , HR105 , HR107 , HR108 , HR109 , HR110 , HR111 , HR112 , HR113 , HR123 , HR125 , HR79 , HR80 , HR81 , HR84 , HR85 , HR86 , HR87 , HR90 , HR91 , HR92 , HR96 , HR97 , HR100 , HR103 , HR106 , HR114 , HR115 , HR116 , HR117 , HR118 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR124 , HB18 , SB54 , SB10 , HB8
NY
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 06/02/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As we watched what unfolded on college campuses, as we watched the protests going on in the street, as
  • similar to what Senator Comrie mentioned, it is about trying to teach civic engagement and civil protest
  • SIMILAR TO WHAT SENATOR COMRIE MENTIONED, IT IS ABOUT TRYING TO TEACH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND, CIVIL PROTEST
  • May Officer Patricia Espinosa rest in eternal peace. Thank you, Madam President.
  • MAY OFFICER PATRICIA ESPINOSA REST IN ETERNAL PEACE. THANK YOU, MADAM PRESIDENT.
Summary: The Senate convened, approved the prior day’s journal, and then processed a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate or Assembly versions for third reading. The chamber also adopted the resolution calendar with exceptions and took up several resolutions and ceremonial recognitions, including a resolution mourning Hudson Talbott, a Dairy Month resolution highlighting New York’s dairy industry, and introductions honoring Niskayuna academic teams, Gabriella Scheer for receiving the Liberty Medal, the Hartstein family’s civic engagement, and Diana Cochran’s advocacy for safe firearm storage. The Senate then moved through the calendar and passed many bills on topics including insurance, public health, education, labor, social services, banking, local government, veterans, public service, consumer protection, criminal procedure, cannabis, parks, taxation, election law, and highway matters. Several members explained votes on notable measures: support for acupuncture insurance coverage, consumer protections for doorbell-camera data sharing, expanded protections in debt collection cases, trauma-informed procedures for sexual assault survivors, a Legionnaires’ disease awareness program, changes to mandatory minimum sentencing, and universal safe storage of firearms. A number of home rule and local authorization bills were also approved, including parkland alienation measures and local tax exemption authorizations. Most measures passed with broad bipartisan support, though some drew recorded opposition. Notable roll calls included the consumer debt uniformity bill, the mandatory minimum sentencing bill, the safe storage/firearms bill, and the public housing and public health measures, each with more divided votes. The chamber also accepted a lengthy Rules Committee report sending many additional bills directly to third reading, and then began the supplemental calendar, passing at least the first items before the transcript ended.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Wed Jan 14, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> um what happened with the bid protests um what happened with the bid protests and<00:38:33.599><
  • one protester uh appealed our denied one protester uh appealed our denial<00:38:46.640><c> to</c><00
  • . that protested and the state's favor. that protested and not<00:39:15.119><c> prevail</c><00:39:15.599
  • </c><00:39:32.720><c> could</c> deadline for when that protester could deadline for when that protester
  • or that the eventual bids will protested or that the eventual bids will be<00:42:33.200><c> protested
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 04/17/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:42:58.400><c> and</c> enforcement, surveil protesters and enforcement, surveil protesters and
  • This bill seeks to regulate the process by which prosecuting agencies place and remove peace officers
  • The MPPA represents only rank-and-file licensed peace officers.
  • Police and Peace Officers Association Police and Peace Officers Association and<02:25:02.560><c> a</c
  • </c> licensed peace officers. licensed peace officers.
Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-05-29 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we come to this place this morning, this sacred place, this sanctuary of love and peace.
  • Come to this place this morning, this sacred place, this sanctuary of love and peace.
  • It adjusts notification timing for tax exemption denials to improve protest options for property owners
  • It also allows... ...to improve protest options for property owners.
ID
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Feb 5th, 2026

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • During this time, Protestants ran the public schools.
  • And many of their Protestant practices were occurring in the schools at the time.
  • During this time, Protestants ran the public schools.
  • And many of their Protestant practices were occurring in the schools at the time.
  • Bibles and be taught Protestant Christianity, but of course, read Protestant Bibles and be taught Protestant
Committee: House State Affairs
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/25/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Peace officers are entrusted with significant authority, including the power to detain, arrest, and use
  • It was a coordinated work stoppage tied to a political protest against ICE.
  • Let me repeat that: this was a political protest against ICE. ...a political protest against ICE.
  • Powers and duties are identified in statute; A.R.S. 11-441 mandates that sheriffs preserve the peace,
  • I stand by the teachers, and I also wanted to make clear that the protest in Tucson, some schools did