Video & Transcript : 'memorial recognition' :
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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we move on, Senator Gruters, you have a recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Before we move on, Senator Gruters, you have a recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
- You have a recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Sebesta Memorial Highway in Hillsborough, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Memorial Highway in Miami-Dade
- Sebesta Memorial Highway, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Memorial Highway, Jose Wajibu Bridge, Celia
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions recognizing guests, students, advocates, and a resolution honoring the late USF men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Senators also observed moments of silence for victims of recent campus violence and for former FSU President John Thrasher. The chamber then moved to special order bills, with several members explaining measures and, in some cases, substituting House companions before final passage.
Among the bills passed were measures updating child care and early learning provider regulation; strengthening penalties and cost recovery for false reporting and swatting; extending protections against extraordinary medical debt collection; expanding hazardous walking condition criteria for schoolchildren; creating young adult housing support for foster and homeless students; and requiring private schools participating in the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program to disclose which accommodations they will provide. The Senate also passed a bill adjusting interest rules for trust accounts funding legal aid, after extended debate over the impact on legal aid funding and banking practices, and a transportation package that was heavily amended to address issues such as school bus camera hearings, beach vehicle use for equipment removal, flooded-street wake restrictions, expectant mother parking permits, micromobility regulation, and traffic signal modernization.
The chamber also approved public-records exemptions for Agency for Health Care Administration investigators, Judicial Qualifications Commission employees, and appellate court clerks; a municipal water and sewer rate bill affecting Miami-Dade residents near a plant; motor vehicle offenses involving impersonating law enforcement and obscured license plates; trespass penalties at law-enforcement-controlled locations and large ticketed venues; refund requirements for patient overpayments; stem cell therapy authorization with source and consent limits; and insulin administration authority for direct support professionals and relatives in group homes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including cardiac emergencies, chemicals and consumer products, and motor vehicle manufacturer/franchise dealer legislation. Most measures passed with strong bipartisan support, though the trust fund interest bill drew notable opposition and passed 28-10, and the Family Empowerment Scholarship bill passed 37-1.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Martinez for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Wally for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Manuel for recognition. Thank you Mr. Speaker and members.
- Hicklin for recognition. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
- Schofield for recognition mr.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 52 (3-24-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Any other members seeking recognition to cast change or explain?
- No other members seeking recognition.
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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Any other recognition for African-American Day?
- We are on adoption of a favorable committee report for House Memorial 59.
- We are on adoption of a favorable committee report for House Memorial 43.
- We are in the adoption of a favor committee report for House Memorial 43.
- We are on adoption of a favorable committee report for House Memorial 29.
Bills:
HB145 , HB164 , HJR6 , HR1 , HB20 , HB65 , HB66 , HB80 , HB166 , HB295 , HB306 , SB29 , SB37 , HB99 , HB206 , HB213 , HB270 , HJR5 , SB104 , SB193 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
Summary:
The House of Representatives held an African-American Day celebration recognizing the second Friday in February as required by state statute and honoring the contributions of African Americans in New Mexico and nationally. The program included the national anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Pledge of Allegiance, an invocation, and remarks from Representative Janelle Anyanoru and others. A central feature was recognition of the “Talented 10,” ten African American women leaders in New Mexico, including officials and community leaders in city government, education, the judiciary, business, and public service. The chamber also recognized numerous guests and community leaders, including Senator Harold Pope, the first African American elected to the New Mexico Senate, and concluded the celebration with a musical performance and closing remarks about diversity and inclusion.
After the celebration, the House moved into announcements and then messages and committee reports. Members recognized guests and community efforts, including organ donation awareness, the New Mexico Community Foundation, and a Beclavito Chapter House delegation. The House received a Senate message transmitting Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 241, the Child Care Assistance Program Act, which was referred to the House Appropriations and Finance Committee.
Several committee reports were adopted, including House Bill 132, House Bill 199 via a committee substitute, Senate Bills 38, 101, and 58 as amended, House Bill 38 via a committee substitute, House Memorial 59, House Bill 256, House Memorial 43, Senate Bill 64 as amended, House Bill 93, House Bill 254 as amended, and House Memorial 29. The chamber then began third reading debate on House Joint Resolution 5, a proposed constitutional amendment to provide legislative compensation tied to New Mexico’s median household income. Supporters argued it would modernize the legislature, broaden access to working people, and improve accountability; opponents questioned the timing, amount, and fairness of paying legislators while many constituents struggle economically. The debate continued with no final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker Rivas to speak on an adjournment in memory today. The objection said shall be the order.
- Search and rescue teams do not seek recognition, yet their contributions are indispensable to public
- Members, we're moving on to adjournments in memory. The quorum call is lifted.
- Speaker Revis, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory. Thank you, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem.
- All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, with opening prayer and pledge, followed by a series of guest introductions recognizing Nevada County search and rescue volunteers, a Canadian delegation, Oakland High School Public Health Academy students, Claremont McKenna College students, St. Edward’s Parish School students, and others. The body also approved several procedural motions, including re-referrals of bills to committees and permission for committees to notice bills pending re-referral.
On the floor file, the Assembly adopted ACR 152 designating March 2026 as American Red Cross Month, with remarks praising Red Cross disaster relief, blood supply, and training work. It also adopted HR 90 celebrating No-Ruz, the Persian New Year, with members noting its themes of renewal and resilience amid conflict affecting Iranian communities. Later, ACR 141 recognizing Visak Day was adopted, honoring the Buddha’s birth and teachings on peace, compassion, and balance. Each of these resolutions received numerous co-authors before voice vote adoption.
The Assembly also passed AB 1844, which updates the Judges’ Retirement System 2 to allow judges to designate non-spouse beneficiaries for survivor retirement benefits and extend protections to vested judges. On the consent calendar, AB 1948 relating to firearms and several resolutions, including HR 94 on Major League Baseball Opening Day 2026 and Senate concurrent resolutions, were adopted, with AB 1948 passing 60-0. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Caitlin Katie Mardellett and a motion to adjourn for spring recess until April 6.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 19 (2-3-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no one seeking recognition, madame clerk, please call the roll. capital or a class A felony.
- </c> >> Is passage of Senate Bill 102. >> Seeing no one seeking recognition, Madame Clerk, please call
- Seeing no one seeking recognition to change or explain their vote.
- Any other members seeking recognition in this order of business? I see no one in the queue.
- of Norma June honor and loving memory of Norma June Evans.<00:33:54.159><c> Senator</c><00:33:54.559
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 21st, 2025
California Assembly Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Deepest thanks and recognition not just to the dozens of victims who have trusted me with their lives
- I rise to ask this body to adjourn in memory of Gilbert D Smith. Gilbert D.
- Assemblymember Lowenthal, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory.
- Members, I respectfully ask that we adjourn in the memory of Gil Smith.
- All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 24 February, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolutions, petitions, memorials, and other papers. We have none, Mr. Speaker. All right.
- All right, I see no one else seeking recognition. We will go to the calendar.
- Join in memory? Yes, sir.
- And we certainly reflect on his service and we join you in the adjourning memory.
- Journey in memory? Yes, sir.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 14th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Travel connects people, creates memories, and forges lifelong bonds.
- We will now proceed to motions to adjourn in memory.
- Anthony's name and file to the desk so they can be properly memorialized.
- Please bring her name to the desk so she may be properly memorialized.
- There is no further business and therefore, Properly memorialized.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1960 honors the life, service, and sacrifice of Lieutenant Veracendez, ensuring that his memory
- its intersection with Farm-to-Market Road 2731, designated as the Deputy Sheriff David Boesecker Memorial
- He's also got the Cecile and Dorothy Bell Memorial Highway designation.
- Veterans and active duty Rangers have asked for this recognition, and I believe Texas should answer the
- I think they're exceptional and need recognition.
Bills:
HB227
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids, adulterated products, product testing, lab testing, ISO 17025, labeling requirements
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 06/01/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, does, is it typical that every employee gets a merit recognition? >> Thank you, Senator Limmer.
- Uh, does, is it typical that every employee gets a merit recognition? >> Thank you, Senator Limmer.
- He said that category is very rarely used and would be, if memory serves, about up to 1%.
- That would be, I think, if memory serves, about up to 1%.
- <00:20:13.760><c> and</c> >> I appreciate that recognition and >> I appreciate that recognition
Committee:
Senate Rules and Administration
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Memorial declaring February 6th, 2025, Valencia County Day in the House of Representatives, House Memorial
- House Joint Memorial III, introduced by Representative Rubio (member_13364).
- House Joint Memorial III has been authorized by title.
- House Memorial XI, introduced by Representative Chandler (member_12846).
- House Memorial 11 has been read to us by title, as ordered, not printed, and placed on the speaker's
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 26th, 2026 at 11:01 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have one certificate of recognition.
- It's a great thrill to speak on this wonderful recognition and acknowledgment of the Albuquerque Sign
- Senate Memorial 7, introduced by Senator Figueroa, a memorial requesting the New Mexico Legislative Council
- Senate Memorial 8, introduced by Senator Block, a memorial honoring law enforcement officers in New Mexico
- Senate Memorial 9, introduced by Senator Pope, a memorial requesting the Legislative Finance Committee
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 2nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senators, we are now returning to motions and resolutions for our adjourn in memory.
- May he rest in peace, and I ask that we adjourn in his memory today. Thank you.
- Please bring his name forward so that he may be properly memorialized.
- Please be sure to bring her name forward so that she may be properly memorialized.
- And please be sure to bring her name forward so that she may be properly memorialized.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> California seek recognition? California seek recognition?
- </c> Kentucky seek recognition? Kentucky seek recognition?
- </c> Arkansas seek recognition? Arkansas seek recognition?
- </c> from Arkansas seek recognition? from Arkansas seek recognition?
- </c> Arkansas seek recognition? Arkansas seek recognition?
Bills:
HB3351 , HB3095 , HB1450 , HB1716 , HB1764 , HB3395 , HB2384 , HB3357 , HB3339 , HB1469 , HB3343 , HB3382 , HR1043 , HR131 , HR183 , HR672 , HB2625 , HB2170 , SB201 , SB423
Keywords:
small business, capital formation, financial regulation, Securities Exchange Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, ZIP Code, postal service, community designation, local governance, postal infrastructure, OFAC, Office of Foreign Assets Control, sanctions, licensing, investigators, private sector firms, nominal transactions, financial transactions, pilot program, FinCEN
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:21:57.600><c> and</c> very deserving of this recognition and very deserving of this recognition
- And I have in Leslie County Edmond Osborn Memorial Highway, PFC.
- </c> publicly remembered with a memorial publicly remembered with a memorial highway<00:24:50.600><c>
- </c><00:27:22.520><c> And</c> Edmond Osborn Memorial Highway, PFC.
- </c> Marion County Veterans Memorial Bridge. Marion County Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 17th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's very much something at this time of year that's really ingrained in memory.
- Back to adjournments in memory.
- Assemblymember Borner, you are recognized for your adjournment in memory. Thank you Mr.
- Today I rise to join my colleagues to adjourn in the memory.
- All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we move on, Senator Gruders, you have a recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Before we move on, Senator Gruders, you have a recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Sebesta Memorial Highway in Hillsborough, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Memorial Highway in Miami-Dade
- Sebesta Memorial Highway, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Memorial Highway, Jose Wajibu Bridge, Celia
- He showed us that public service isn't about recognition. It's about responsibility.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions and moments of silence recognizing recent tragedies and public figures, including students affected by the FSU shooting, John Thrasher, Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, and conservation and youth groups visiting the chamber. The body also adopted Senate Resolution 1878 honoring Coach Abdur-Rahim and Senate Resolution 1892 recognizing Florida Wildlife Corridor Week.
The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar, passing several bills with little or no opposition. Measures approved included child care and early learning provider regulation updates (SB 738, 37-0), false reporting/swatting penalties and cost recovery (SB 726, 38-0), health care billing and collection protections/medical debt (SB 656, 38-0), hazardous walking conditions for schoolchildren (SB 650, 38-0), young adult housing support for foster and homeless students (SB 584, 38-0), the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program disclosure bill (SB 508, 37-1), trust fund interest for court-approved purposes after a debated amendment (SB 498, 28-10), transportation and traffic-safety changes including school bus camera hearings and micromobility rules (SB 462, 37-0), public records exemptions for AHCA investigators and JQC/appellate court clerks (SB 342, 34-4; SB 302, 35-3; SB 300, 35-3), municipal water and sewer utility rate fairness for Miami Gardens/North Miami Beach (SB 202/HB 11, 36-2), motor vehicle offenses involving obscured plates and impersonation (SB 44/HB 253, 36-0), trespass at large-scale ticketed events and law-enforcement-controlled sites (SB 1828/HB 1447, 35-1), patient refund of overpayments (SB 1808, 37-0), stem cell therapy standards (SB 1768, 37-0), insulin administration by direct support professionals and relatives (SB 1736/HB 1567, 38-0), and pre-arranged transportation services/rideshare impersonation (SB 1696/HB 1525, 37-0). Several bills were temporarily postponed, including cardiac emergencies, chemicals and consumer products, motor vehicle manufacturers and franchise dealers, and education.
Debate centered most heavily on the trust fund interest bill, with supporters arguing it would stabilize funding and better reflect market rates, and opponents warning it would sharply reduce legal aid funding and hurt access to justice. The transportation bill also drew extensive questions and amendments, including removal of a speed-limit increase, changes to school bus infraction hearing procedures, micromobility regulation, and flood-wake enforcement. The municipal water bill prompted constitutional and fairness concerns, while the public records bills were defended as necessary to protect investigators and court personnel from doxing and harassment. Most measures ultimately passed with strong bipartisan support, though the scholarship disclosure bill and trust fund interest bill drew the most visible dissent.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a recognition, if we could. Senator Kaladdeud, you are recognized for a recognition.
- A bill to be entitled in act relating to memory care.
- An ALF must obtain a memory care services license if the ALF serves one or more memory care residents
- care services for such memory care.
- Memorialized ad nauseam, both in speech and in writing.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and memorial remarks, including a moment of silence for service members killed in the conflict in Iran. The chamber then moved to special orders and took up a series of bills, with many measures passing unanimously after brief explanations and, in several cases, substitution of House companions. Early bills included CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, which drew extensive supportive debate about the civic value of debate programs and passed 37-0, and SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force, which was amended to clarify that criticism of Israel is not prohibited and then passed 37-0.
The Senate also approved CS/CS/SB 1230/HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals and firefighting foam, with discussion focused on phasing out AFFF, testing requirements, exceptions for federal aviation and military uses, and support for firefighters and water quality; the bill passed 37-0. Other measures passed without opposition included SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training, SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services, SB 990/HB 883 on protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, SB 560 on child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684/HB 961 on electronic signatures for salvage titles, and SB 778/HB 569 on forensic client services. Two bills, SB 432 on intoxicating substances and SB 928 on dangerous crimes, were temporarily postponed.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. The sponsor argued the bill would prevent counties and municipalities from funding or promoting DEI efforts he described as discriminatory or indoctrinating, while opponents offered amendments to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances. Those amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor then continued explaining the bill’s exceptions, including references to holidays, heritage sites, and the Pulse Memorial, and the chamber was still in debate on the underlying measure when the transcript ended.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-23 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we move on, Senator Gruders, you have a recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Before we move on, Senator Gruders, you have a recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
- You have a recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Sebest Memorial Highway, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart Memorial Highway, Jose Wajee Bridge, Celia Cruz
- He showed us that public service isn't about recognition. It's about responsibility.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and moments of silence, including tributes related to the FSU campus shooting, Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, John Thrasher, the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and visiting student and community groups. The chamber then moved into special order bills and adopted a resolution honoring Coach Abdur-Rahim. A number of measures were taken up and passed, including child care and early learning provider regulation updates, false reporting/swatting penalties, health care billing and collection protections, hazardous walking conditions for schoolchildren, young adult housing support for foster and homeless students, the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, trust fund interest rules for IOTA accounts, transportation-related changes, public records exemptions for AHCA investigators, JQC employees, and appellate court clerks, municipal water and sewer utility rates in Miami-Dade, motor vehicle offenses involving obscured plates and impersonating law enforcement, trespass at large-scale ticketed events, refund of patient overpayments, stem cell therapy standards, insulin administration by direct support professionals and relatives, pre-arranged transportation services, and the Uniform Commercial Code update for digital assets.
Several bills were amended before passage, often by substituting House companions and adopting late-filed amendments. The transportation bill was significantly revised to remove speed-limit increases and utility-related provisions while adding beach equipment removal, flood-wake enforcement, expectant mother parking permits, and local regulation of micromobility devices; it passed 37-0. The trust fund interest bill drew the most debate, with supporters arguing it right-sized a volatile funding stream for legal aid and opponents warning it would sharply reduce support for legal aid organizations; it passed 28-10. The municipal water and sewer rate bill also prompted extended debate over fairness, fiscal impact, and accusations of racism, but passed 36-2. Public records exemption bills for AHCA investigators, JQC employees, and appellate clerks passed with varying margins, with supporters emphasizing safety and anti-doxing protections. One bill on cardiac emergencies and another on education were temporarily postponed.
Most measures were adopted by wide margins, often unanimously, after brief sponsor explanations and little or no debate. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the late USF coach Amir Abdur-Rahim and recognized several visiting groups in the gallery. After completing the day’s special order calendar, the Senate recessed for lunch until 1:30 p.m. or on call of the President.