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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 59 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join with me in pledging allegiance to the flag of
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
Summary:
The House convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and briefly recessed. During the session, the Chair introduced a guest of Representative Davis, a writer from Boston. The Committee on Ways and Means reported favorably on House No. 4237, a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill submitted by the Governor, totaling $7.436 billion, and the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling placed it on the House calendar.
The House suspended the rules, gave House No. 4237 a second reading, and ordered it to a third reading. The chamber then took up House No. 4230, an act establishing a sick leave bank for James Caruso, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation; the bill was read a third time and passed to be engrossed.
The House also adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene later the same day at 1 p.m. in formal session. No recorded opposition or roll call votes were taken; actions were approved by voice vote.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 57 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join me in pledging allegiance to the flag of the
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a series of ceremonial resolutions reported by the Committee on Rules. These included congratulations and honors for Deborah M. Russell as a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine, amateur radio operators for Amateur Radio Week and Field Day, Anne Kavino Goldenberg on her 100th birthday, Nancy G. Hill on her retirement from the East Bridgewater Council on Aging, Kate Fitzpatrick for 35 years of service to Needham, and the 300 Committee Land Trust Incorporated on its 40th anniversary. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolutions.
The chamber then considered a concurrent report to suspend Joint Rule 12 on two petitions: one concerning fraternal organizations conducting bazaars and another establishing a municipal tax amnesty program. The House approved the suspension of the rules and then suspended Joint Rule 12, allowing the petitions to proceed to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and the Committee on Revenue, respectively.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn today and reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. After the order was adopted, the House adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in full formal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All members and staff will please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, then took up reports from the Committee on Rules concerning several Senate petitions. On motion to suspend Rule 36 and Joint Rule 12, both suspensions were approved, allowing the matters to be referred to their respective committees. The chamber also welcomed a guest from the Hawaii Senate Clerk’s Office before briefly recessing while awaiting additional documents.
After the recess, the Senate adopted a congratulatory resolution for Jake Graziano on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. The House then returned Senate No. 2540, the fiscal year 2025 appropriations bill, with a House amendment striking everything after the enacting clause and substituting House Document No. 4265. Senator Roderick moved that the Senate non-concur in the House amendment and request a committee of conference, and the Chair appointed Senators Roderick, Comerford, and O'Connor to that committee.
The Senate also adopted an order, offered by Senator Tarr, setting the next meeting for Thursday at 12:00 noon in a full formal session with a calendar. The chamber then adjourned to that time.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 34 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine parliamentary matters. The Committee on Rules reported favorably on a pair of resolutions filed by Representatives Ashe and Puppolo commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War and honoring Revolutionary War veterans from East Longmeadow. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolution.
The House also concurred with a Senate petition filed by Mark C. Montigny and Mark D. Sylvia to establish a sick leave bank for Andrew Satera, an employee of the Trial Court. In addition, the House suspended Joint Rule 12 on a petition by Representative Tackey Chan concerning travel insurance, allowing it to be referred to the Committee on Financial Services.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn today to meet again Monday at 11:00 a.m., and then voted to adjourn. The chamber will reconvene Monday in an informal session.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 7, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
- I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 29, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Saturday, May 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 Mar 17th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 31, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services May 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We'd also like to flag that the May Revision includes a proposal to specify age groupings in the new
- For this, we flagged this in particular because at present, programs receive, or state preschool programs
- For this, we flagged this in particular because at present, programs receive or state preschool programs
- And I think, just flagging that, we've had a conversation with the...
- And I think, just flagging that, we've had a conversation with the LAO on this, as you have requested
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Human Services held a hearing on the Governor’s May Revision, with no votes taken. The first major topic was child care and early education, where the Department of Social Services and Department of Finance outlined proposed changes to absorb federal Child Care and Development Fund and Proposition 64 revenue reductions, shift some funding between child care programs, end funding for prospective pay implementation now that the federal requirement has been rescinded, adjust the alternative payment administration structure, and fund child care infrastructure grants and a Low-Income Investment Fund contract closeout. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the budget makes progress on the structural deficit but recommended maintaining the administration’s solution level, making reserve deposits, and avoiding new ongoing commitments; it also raised concerns about shifting reductions to the California Alternative Payment Program and about the proposed administrative-rate change. Committee members strongly criticized the proposed loss of child care slots and said they would oppose eliminating those slots, while also expressing support for child care as essential infrastructure.
The committee then reviewed California State Preschool Program proposals. Finance and CDE described reductions to the preschool COLA from 2.41% to 2.01%, removal of prospective pay funding, and increases for the QRIS block grant, audit support, and rate reform implementation. Trailer bill language would codify age-based rate categories, inclusion-rate documentation, family fee collection rules, portability, and excused absences. CDE supported the QRIS increase and some attendance and family-fee changes, but warned that aligning three- and four-year-old rates could reduce support for three-year-olds and that the budget does not fully cover enrollment growth. Members also questioned whether the preschool and child care slot reductions should be reallocated rather than terminated, and the administration said the reductions were intended to reflect current utilization and avoid harm to currently enrolled families.
The hearing then moved to CalFresh and nutrition programs. CDSS said the May Revision includes a one-time CalFood augmentation, funding to cover federal SNAP administrative cost-share pressures, and additional staffing and technical assistance to implement HR 1 changes, including the able-bodied adults without dependents time limit and new non-citizen eligibility rules. The department estimated HR 1 could cut CalFresh funding by $2.3 billion to $3.7 billion annually and affect about 500,000 people, with roughly 806,000 adults potentially subject to the time limit and about 34,000 non-citizens expected to lose eligibility once fully implemented. Members pressed for stronger harm mitigation, including a $98 million backfill to protect families from losing food benefits, and raised concerns about county workload and the “chilling effect” on immigrant participation. The final portion of the transcript began the IHSS presentation, noting a revised budget of $33.7 billion total funds and $12.8 billion General Fund, with proposed reductions tied to Medi-Cal asset-limit changes and other federal conformity items.
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Transcript Highlights:
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our members, guests, and staff will rise and say the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
- The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Summary:
The Senate convened, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and adopted an order to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. A motion was then offered to adjourn in memory of Joseph Mario Machiavelli, with a tribute describing his life, military service in Italy, immigration to the United States, marriage to Carmela, and the family bakery business that became a South Boston landmark. The Senate approved the motion and observed a moment of silence in his memory.
Following the memorial, the Senate adopted the motion to adjourn. The chamber then stood adjourned in memory of Mr. Machiavelli, with the next meeting scheduled for Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 24 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join with me in pledging allegiance to the flag of
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States... ...States of America, and to the republic for
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine matters reported by the Committee on Rules. It adopted a resolution filed by Representative Pacheco honoring Partners for Youth with Disabilities on its 40th anniversary after suspending the rules. The House also adopted an order from Speaker Mariano setting Tuesday, June 10, 2025, as the date for the special election to fill the vacancy in the Third Bristol District, again after a motion to suspend the rules.
Members then observed a moment of silent tribute for James Richardson of Shelburne, recognizing his long service as an elected assessor and tree warden and his contributions to the community. The House subsequently adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m.
The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which was approved, and the House stood adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 53 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We will ask the Western Council on Aging to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
Summary:
The House convened, welcomed members of the Western Council on Aging, and began with the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then took up several routine matters from the Committee on Rules, including resolutions congratulating Ken Messina on his retirement after more than 30 years of service and Cindy Howard, CEO of the Center of Hope Foundation, on her retirement after 30 years. The House suspended the rules and adopted both resolutions.
The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition by Representative Carol A. Fiola for legislation establishing a sick leave bank for Esther Adjafwa, an employee of the Department of Mental Health, and referred the matter to the Committee on Public Service. No objections were raised to proceeding with the orders of the day.
The main bill considered was House 4103, an act establishing a sick leave bank for Stephen Forget, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. After third reading, the House voted to pass the bill to be engrossed. The chamber then adopted an order to adjourn and concluded by adjourning until Thursday at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 11th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 12 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join me in pledging allegiance to the flag of the
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America... ...and to the republic for which it
Summary:
The House took up several routine matters reported by the temporary Committee on Rules. Members adopted resolutions congratulating Joseph G. Finn for his work to end homelessness in Massachusetts and recognizing February 3 as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day. The chamber also adopted an order setting Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as the date for the special election to fill the vacant 6th Essex District House seat.
All of these items were handled by suspension of the rules and adopted without recorded opposition. The House then briefly recognized Governor’s Councillor Nora Dolan and her brother, Thomas Dolan, who was visiting the chamber.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and scheduled its next meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m., with a formal session and roll calls at 1 p.m. Democratic members were notified of a caucus at noon in Room A1.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 9 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members and guests, please remain standing and join with me in pledging allegiance to the flag of the
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and several ceremonial recognitions. Members congratulated the Longmeadow boys cross country team on winning its first-ever state title, and the chamber also welcomed the Nipmuc girls soccer team, which won the Division III state championship with a 1-0 victory over Medfield. The House noted the teams’ accomplishments and recognized the guests present in the chamber.
A message from the Governor was filed recommending legislation to finance long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges, and it was referred under Rule 30 to the Committee on Transportation. The Committee on Rules then reported a resolution recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, recommending adoption.
The House suspended the rules, adopted the Holocaust Remembrance Day resolution, and then adopted an order to adjourn. The House subsequently adjourned to meet again Wednesday at 11 a.m. in informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All members, guests, and staff will please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
Summary:
The Senate first took up committee reports on two bills. One was a petition by Senator Joanne M. Comerford concerning utility shut-off protections during periods of extreme heat; the rules were suspended, the matter was considered forthwith, and the bill was ordered to a third reading. The second was Senate No. 2508, a Judiciary Committee bill to establish a sick leave bank for Andrew Satera, a trial court employee; that bill also had its rules suspended and was ordered to a third reading.
Later, the Senate considered an order related to the general appropriation bill. The order set a deadline of 2 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, for filing amendments electronically with the clerk and placed the Ways and Means version of the general appropriation bill on the calendar for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, for second reading as the only item on the calendar. The Senate suspended the rules, adopted the order, and then adopted a second order scheduling the chamber to reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m. in a formal session with a calendar.
The Senate then adjourned to meet again on Thursday next at 11 o'clock a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All members' guests and staff will please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up House No. 4156, a bill establishing a charter for the city of Cambridge. Senator DiDomenico offered an amendment striking the bill’s text and inserting Senate Document No. 2598; the amendment was adopted, the bill was ordered to a third reading, and then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also briefly took up House No. 360 from Holyoke for third reading, though no further action is recorded in the excerpt.
The chamber then considered House No. 4323, an act establishing a sick leave bank for Alexander Schwartz, an employee of the Department of State Police. The Senate adopted the emergency preamble by standing vote, then later passed the bill to be enacted and sent it to the Governor for approval. Several House petitions seeking suspension of Joint Rule 12 were referred to their respective committees after the Senate agreed to the suspension.
At the end of the session, Senator O’Connor offered and the Senate adopted an order to adjourn until Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and to dispense with printing a calendar. The Senate then adjourned accordingly.