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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Boxing Hall of Fame, has paved the way for women in the sport, making her one of the most accomplished female
- making her one of the<00:15:10.639><c> most</c><00:15:10.920><c> accomplished</c><00:15:11.519><c> female
- </c><00:15:12.000><c> boxers</c><00:15:12.560><c> in</c> the most accomplished female boxers in the most
- accomplished female boxers in the<00:15:12.920><c> country</c><00:15:13.399><c> and</c><00:15:13.600
- Who provided a a volunteer firefighter Who provided a home<04:00:51.040><c> to</c><04:00:51.199><c>
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thanks to their resilience, we now see more female athletes excelling, competing, and leading in sports
- </c><00:07:11.280><c> now</c><00:07:11.520><c> see</c><00:07:12.240><c> more</c><00:07:12.560><c> female
- </c> resilience we now see more female resilience we now see more female athlets<00:07:13.919><c> athletes
- the call for help and literally ran into the fire last month in Southern California, while many firefighters
- </c><02:33:00.520><c> from</c> California while many firefighters from California while many firefighters
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 8 defines sex solely as biological male or female, but this narrow approach risks conflict
- A male or a female, it's going to be a teacher, a police officer, or who, uh, and the reality is there's
- gender responsive risk needs assessment. 182 would have expanded the program for accessibility for female
- inmates through redirecting TDCJ to ensure a wide variety of programming available to female inmates
- Another bill that would have required TDCJ to screen female inmates who are pregnant and have or have
Keywords:
sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, election laws, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, criminal prosecution, jurisdiction, hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Apr 1st, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Oysters are both male and female.
- Oysters are both male and female.
- Oysters are both male and female. Most oysters... Oysters are both male and female.
- developing, and they don't, they actually turn into a female when they get to be about an inch and a
- So, again, it's best to harvest those oysters that identify as females.
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Environment
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- A significant portion of my career has been spent working with our female offenders at both CCWF and
- trauma-informed agency, I’ve been working, as I mentioned in the beginning, I’ve worked with the female
- So the specific part to our female institutions is communicating at the front end, holding town halls
- For males, it's about a reduction of roughly 13.8%, and for the female population, about 18%.
- They'll—community reentry programs and female community reentry programs.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules first established quorum and took up several routine items, including two governor’s appointments to the Court Reporters Board, references of bills to committees, and floor acknowledgments. Heather Lynn Gonzalez’s appointment was approved 3-1, Allison Salton-Sall’s appointment was approved 4-0, and the other routine items were approved 4-0.
The committee then heard testimony on two Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, both associate directors in the Division of Adult Institutions. Senators focused heavily on the California model, staff safety, prison violence, sexual abuse prevention, retaliation concerns, and visitation. Ratliff and Tuggle said the California model is meant to balance rehabilitation with safety, that CDCR has improved communication and training, and that incidents such as the pepper-spray event at Central California Women’s Facility led to discipline, investigations, retraining, and policy review. They also described PREA reporting systems, anti-retaliation protections, statewide visiting meetings, and efforts to make visiting more family-centered and consistent. Public commenters largely supported both nominees, citing their work on rehabilitation, reentry, and sexual abuse response.
The committee unanimously voted 4-0 to send both Ratliff and Tuggle to the Senate floor for confirmation. It then heard from Jason Johnson, nominated as CDCR Undersecretary of Operations. Senators questioned him about parole supervision, public safety, contraband, prison rape prevention, workplace culture, whistleblower retaliation, and repeated allegations in late-filed opposition letters. Johnson said parole risk is assessed through established scoring and supervision levels, that sex offenders are subject to GPS monitoring and treatment, and that operations use investigations, training, and collaboration with law enforcement to address contraband and misconduct. He emphasized rehabilitation, culture change, accountability, and his commitment to staff and public safety, while acknowledging criticism and the difficulty of leading a large institution. No vote on Johnson was taken in the portion provided.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 17th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- around our business are predominantly female, and that concerns me.
- were all female—we have a problem with incarceration of females in this state?
- President, that this may increase the female jail population in the state of Oklahoma?
- were all female—we have a problem with incarceration of females in this state?
- President, that this may increase the female jail population in the state of Oklahoma?
Bills:
SB1627 , SB227 , SB366 , SB1193 , SB1433 , SB1450 , SB1481 , SB1749 , SB1810 , SB1812 , SB1921 , SB1948 , SB2044 , SB2178 , SB169 , SB1877 , HB1409 , SB1266 , SB1432
Keywords:
criminal code cleanup, duplicate statutes, statutory consolidation, repealer bill, emergency clause, Title 21 crimes, Title 47 DUI, child abuse reporting, child neglect, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, sex offenses, rape, stalking, domestic abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, sex trafficking, gang-related offense, eluding police
Summary:
The Senate convened, established a quorum, offered prayer, and recognized several guests, doctors, nurses, pages, student shadows, and visitors in the gallery. Members also adopted a motion to request the House’s consent for the Senate to adjourn for more than three days, with Senator Hicks opposing the motion because of the number of bills still available for consideration. The motion passed.
The chamber then considered several bills. Senate Bill 1627, a cleanup measure to eliminate duplicate criminal code sections and clarify the law for legal research, passed 45-0 and was advanced as an emergency. Senate Bill 227, dealing with gross production tax and ad valorem taxation on oil and gas means of production, drew extensive questioning and debate over possible revenue impacts, county assessors, schools, and economically at-risk wells; it passed 37-9. Senate Bill 366, which gives charter schools a first right of refusal to buy or lease public school buildings sold or leased by districts, also generated debate over local control and lack of resale guardrails, and passed 40-6 as an emergency.
Later, Senate Bill 1193 to remove general fund carryover caps for school districts passed 46-0 as an emergency after supporters argued it would reduce “use it or lose it” spending and allow more local flexibility, while opponents questioned fiscal effects and accountability. Senate Bill 1433, the Guidance Transparency Act requiring agencies to publicly disclose guidance documents in a searchable database, passed 37-7 after concerns about attorney-client privilege, administrative burden, and whether guidance could function like law. Senate Bill 1450, expanding relief from fines, fees, and court costs for certain people in the criminal justice system, was advanced and passed unanimously; Senate Bill 1481, increasing minimum recess time for K-5 students from 20 to 40 minutes, was advanced as an emergency measure; Senate Bill 1810, allowing expert testimony in human trafficking cases, passed 45-0; Senate Bill 1812, requiring school districts to make benchmark testing information available to parents, passed 46-0 as an emergency; Senate Bill 1921, increasing OSBI background-check fees, passed 39-7; and Senate Bill 1948, updating fireworks laws and limiting county restrictions on private outdoor consumer fireworks displays, was taken up with significant safety and local-control questioning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the United States, which is why I'm especially honored to introduce Ida Claire, California's first female
- to introduce Ida Claire, California's first female state architect.
- mentioned in my speaking points, we are very privileged to have with us today California's first female
- California's first female state architect, Ida Claire, was joined by Ginger Thompson, Melissa Goodrow
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized guests on the floor, including students honored for a young authors program and representatives connected to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The body then took up SCR 138 by Senator Ashby, designating Architecture Week and highlighting California architects’ work in climate resilience, energy efficiency, wildfire safety, and housing innovation. The resolution also noted the low percentage of women in the profession and recognized Ida Claire, California’s first female state architect, along with other architects in attendance. SCR 138 passed unanimously, 32-0.
The Senate also considered two gubernatorial appointments. Francisco Kim’s reappointment to the California Acupuncture Board was confirmed without opposition. Davina Hurt’s appointment to the California Water Commission was then considered, with supportive remarks from Senator Becker citing her service and qualifications; the appointment was confirmed on a 26-7 vote. The chamber also approved the Senate journals for March 23-26, 2026, and pulled SCR 124 from the consent agenda.
Later, members made announcements about committee hearings scheduled after adjournment, including the Senate Human Services Committee, the new Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection, and a joint budget subcommittee hearing. The session concluded with adjournment in memory of several individuals, including Andrea Schroeder, Country Joe McDonald, and Brenda Joe Martin, with members offering tributes to their civic, artistic, and community contributions. The Senate announced it would recess and reconvene on April 9, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the United States, which is why I'm especially honored to introduce Ida Claire, California's first female
- to introduce Ida Claire, California's first female state architect.
- mentioned in my speaking points, we are very privileged to have with us today California's first female
- California's first female state architect, Ida Claire.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then recognized guests including young authors selected for publication and leaders involved with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The chamber adopted SCR 138, recognizing Architecture Week, with the author highlighting California architects’ work on climate resilience, energy efficiency, wildfire safety, and housing innovation, and noting the underrepresentation of women in the profession. The resolution passed unanimously, 32-0.
The Senate also confirmed two gubernatorial appointments. Francisco Kim was confirmed to the California Acupuncture Board by a unanimous 28-0 vote. Davina Hurt was confirmed to the California Water Commission by a 26-7 vote after supportive remarks from Senator Becker, who cited her experience on the Belmont City Council and the Air Resources Board. The body also approved the Senate journals, pulled SCR 124 from the consent agenda, and announced upcoming committee hearings after adjournment.
The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Senator Wiener honored Andrea Schroeder, describing her long career in LGBTQ advocacy, women’s leadership, civic service, and political organizing in San Francisco and beyond. Senator Arreguín remembered Country Joe McDonald for his music, anti-war activism, and Berkeley ties, and Senator Hurtado honored Brenda Joe Martin for her community leadership in Lamor and work with local business and civic organizations. The Senate then recessed with plans to reconvene on April 9, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Over 9,000 female troops have earned combat badges during combat operations, including Iraq and Afghanistan
- Over 9,000 female troops have earned combat badges during combat operations, including Iraq and Afghanistan
- In 2008, General Ann Dunwoody became the first female four-star general in military history.
- As the first female veteran elected to the California State Legislature, it is my distinct honor to present
- who was the first African American woman to command a United States Navy ship and became the first female
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then recognized several guest groups, including representatives of the National Council of Negro Women, students from Santa Clarita Christian School, and the Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team. The chamber also marked Senator Allen’s birthday and later took up a memorial adjournment in memory of Dr. William Ma, offered by Senator Wiener.
On the floor, the Senate confirmed three gubernatorial appointments: Andy Nakahata as executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, Richard Stein to the California Arts Council, and Nick Hardiman to the California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors. Each confirmation passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief supportive remarks about the appointees’ experience and qualifications.
The Senate also adopted several resolutions. SCR 127 designated December as Multi-Faith Heritage Month, SCR 110 recognized Women’s Military History Week, SCR 137 proclaimed March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, and SR 85 marked Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Members spoke in support of each measure, emphasizing interfaith understanding, women’s military service, Ginsburg’s legacy on equality, and the need for MS awareness and research. All of the resolutions passed by unanimous roll call, and the special consent calendar items were also approved 33-0.
The session concluded with committee announcements for upcoming budget subcommittee meetings and a select committee meeting on California’s wine industry, followed by recess and notice of the next Senate session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Over 9,000 female troops have earned combat badges during combat operations, including Iraq and Afghanistan
- Over 9,000 female troops have earned combat badges during combat operations, including Iraq and Afghanistan
- In 2008, General Ann Dunwoody became the first female four-star general in military history.
- As the first female veteran elected to the California State Legislature, it is my distinct honor to present
- , who was the first African American woman to command a United States Navy ship, became the first female
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- injuries. heroic firefighters to serious injuries.
- For many essential workers, including firefighters, that math simply won't work.
- It means a firefighter living close enough to their station to respond quickly.
- </c><04:33:10.959><c> and</c> many towns require that firefighters and many towns require that firefighters
- <06:43:28.718><c> injured</c> three Nasha firefighters were injured three Nasha firefighters were injured
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/12/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- and alternative methods, and I really think about it a lot as how, you know, Manchester has 200 firefighters
- and alternative methods, and I really think about it a lot as how, you know, Manchester has 200 firefighters
- Firefighters, but a rural region is going to have a volunteer department, and so we need to get creative
- people that are going by are looking on their cell phones, and it’s particularly bad among young females
- </c> particularly bad among young females particularly bad among young females that<01:06:22.880><c>
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Apr 6th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the United States, which is why I'm especially honored to introduce I declare California's first female
- to introduce Ida Claire, California's first female state architect.
- mentioned in my speaking points, we are very privileged to have with us today California's first female
- California's first female state architect, Ida Claire, with Ida Claire are Ginger Thompson, Melissa Goodrow
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- bridge project in the history of Los Angeles, but also a project which included the largest number of female
- And she said, you know, when we go onto a work site now, there are no female porta-potties.
- women in the trades to move a bill that required the Labor Department to look at whether we would add female
- women in the trades to move a bill that required the labor department to look at whether we would add female
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of that will depend on how many mail versus female flies are put through that system and there's
- It's a mixture of both male and female.
- The sterile females are not mating. The sterile.
- so that Any fly that becomes a female dies, you can eliminate it with a gene drive.
- So that's the attractant for the female to lay their eggs.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Nine - Wednesday, May 13
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On April 27, 2025, firefighter Graham Hoffman responded to a routine call in the Kansas City Northland
- Firefighter Hoffman had served with the Kansas City Fire Department since 2022.
- The original bill here was a dedication, as he mentioned, to a firefighter paramedic, Graham Hoffman,
- Hoffman was, as the gentleman from Platte said, a paramedic firefighter, first responder who was cut
- Back in '90 or '91, a bipartisan group of female legislators in this building got together because they
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used personal privilege remarks to recognize National Police Week and honor fallen officers, and several members offered farewell tributes to departing colleagues and interns. The chamber also introduced a number of special guests, including the Hallsville FFA Barbecue Contest Team, Mizzou wheelchair basketball players, school groups, interns, and a visiting alderwoman and former representative.
The House received Senate messages and committee reports on several bills, then took up House Bill 1839, along with related bills 2921 and 3015, concerning online age verification for certain adult content and related matters. After a brief explanation that the Senate amendment was a technical fix, the House concurred in Senate Amendment 1 by 104-30 and then finally passed the combined bill package by 112-25. The chamber also adopted and then finally passed the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as a small-business health insurance measure that modernizes pooled plan language and includes a contraception coverage provision expanding private insurance coverage from a six-month to a 12-month supply; the report was adopted 120-26 and the bill was finally passed 119-27.
The most extended debate centered on Senate Bill 905, which would create the Missouri Ranger training program and allow school districts, if they choose, to place specially trained armed rangers on campus with narrow arrest powers. Supporters argued it would give districts a voluntary, locally controlled, and potentially low-cost option to improve school safety, especially where school resource officers are unavailable or response times are long. Opponents said schools already have other options, warned about liability, funding, training, and the lack of child-development or mental-health components, and argued that more armed personnel would make schools feel more like prisons and would not address the root causes of school violence. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on SB 905, before any final vote is shown.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Virginia: somebody that was a biological male disguised or used the claim of being a female now to be
- and expose female athletes to risk of injury, 25 to 60% more muscular strength,' and he goes on.
- and expose female athletes to risk of injury, 25 to 60% more muscular strength,' and he goes on.
- </c><00:45:42.480><c> and</c><00:45:42.760><c> expose</c><00:45:43.520><c> female</c><00:45:44.119><c
- > athletes</c> than females and expose female athletes than females and expose female athletes to<00:
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our senator from Beaver is a proud overall-wearing woman as the first female senator to also be a farmer
- shoulders of California greats that opened so many doors for us, like Clara Shortridge Foltz, the first female
- of course, we have to recognize a very prominent Jewish woman in today's society: the very first female
- that we have mentioned a number of different individuals here, and I was told that I am the only female
- And I was told that I am the only female state senator in the Bay Area, and I look around and sometimes
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Over 9,000 female troops have earned combat badges during combat operations, including Iraq and Afghanistan
- Over 9,000 female troops have earned combat badges during combat operations, including Iraq and Afghanistan
- In 2008, General Ann Dunwoody became the first female four-star general in military history.
- As the first female veteran elected to the California State Legislature, it is my distinct honor to present
- who was the first African-American woman to command a United States Navy ship and became the first female
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including representatives of the National Council of Negro Women, students from Santa Clarita Christian School, and the Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team. The chamber then moved to confirmations and resolutions. Andy Nakahata was confirmed as executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank by a 32-0 vote, Richard Stein was confirmed to the California Arts Council by a 33-0 vote, and Nick Hardiman was confirmed to the California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors by a 33-0 vote.
The Senate adopted SCR 127, recognizing December as Multi-Faith Heritage Month, by unanimous roll call. Members also adopted SCR 110, designating March 16–22, 2026 as Women’s Military History Week, after remarks highlighting women veterans and military leaders, and SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, with several senators speaking in support of Ginsburg’s legacy and the importance of women’s equality. SR 85, recognizing March 8–14, 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, was also adopted unanimously.
The Senate then approved the special consent calendar, including Assembly Concurrent Resolutions 127, 128, 132, and 134, by a 33-0 vote. Committee announcements followed, with several budget subcommittees and the Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry announcing upcoming meetings. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Dr. William Ma, offered by Senator Wiener, and the Senate announced it would reconvene on Monday, March 16, 2026.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- got a specific note here on it, it codified that birth certificate sex markers must be only male or female
- If your question is that it's male or female, that's correct.
- They are either male or female. Follow-up. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Male or female birth certificates, yes. Male or female birth certificates, yes. Follow-up.
Bills:
HJR1032 , SB1314 , SB1257 , SB1326 , SB1365 , SB1932 , SB169 , SB1991 , SB1992 , SB1204 , SB1339 , SB182 , SB1847 , SB1360 , SB1346
Keywords:
HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, and recognized the Doctor and Nurse of the Day, along with several guests and visiting groups, including a military honoree, a women’s rugby team from Southern Nazarene University, a homeschool co-op, gun-rights advocates, and other constituents. The chamber also heard a citation honoring Chief Master Sergeant Scott R. Irwin for 34 years of military service, and the SNU women’s rugby team was congratulated for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Rugby Division I championship.
On the floor, members considered House Joint Resolution 1032, which would align Service Oklahoma rules with existing law and executive action regarding changes to birth certificate and license sex markers. The measure drew extended questioning and debate about gender identity, intersex individuals, and whether the repeal would change current practice. Minority Leader Kurt opposed it as political and harmful, while the author said it simply removed outdated administrative code. HJR 1032 passed 38-8.
The Senate then passed Senate Bill 1314, increasing caps on the groundwater well drillers and pump installers indemnity fund, 46-0; Senate Bill 1257, classifying THC as a Schedule I drug, 43-3; Senate Bill 1326, modernizing the self-storage facilities lien act and changing notice provisions, 40-4; Senate Bill 1365, raising the threshold for Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department inventory purchases from local vendors and making it an emergency measure, 35-11; and Senate Bill 1932, allowing certain motor carriers to be represented by an officer or partner at administrative hearings, 46-0. The Senate also heard announcements about an Appropriations Committee meeting and an upcoming Bible Reading Marathon before adjourning until February 26, 2026.