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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr. Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr.
- Speaker, New York seek recognition? Mr.
- </c> seek recognition? seek recognition?
- For what purpose does the gentleman from Ohio seek recognition?
- recognition? recognition?
Keywords:
gridlock, policy priorities, House resolution, legislative process, procedural motion, house meeting hours, legislative schedule, government procedure, House of Representatives, quorum, business proceeding, legislative procedure, government functionality, Congress, notification, Presidential communication
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-17 (1:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we're going to take a break to do a few recognitions.
- Representative Kennedy, you're recognized for recognition.
- We're going to pause here and take up a couple more recognitions.
- Representative Skidmore, you're recognized for a recognition.
- Representative Skidmore, you're recognized for a recognition.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, moments of silence for Reverend Jesse Jackson and former State Attorney Joseph Di Alessandro, and a quorum present. Members then took up a special order calendar and considered a series of bills, with several recognitions and brief recesses interspersed throughout the day.
Early floor action focused on civil justice and estates measures. The House passed CS/HB 1407 on commencement of civil actions, clarifying when a complainant may file an employment discrimination suit if the Florida Commission on Human Relations does not issue a right-to-sue notice. It also passed HB 895 on trustee settlement and discharge, allowing certain non-adversarial irrevocable trusts to be discharged without court involvement; CS/HB 1337 on estates, expanding personal representative authority and increasing small-estate thresholds; and CS/HB 131 on curators of estates, codifying a tool for court protection when the state faces potential loss. Each of these bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously after brief sponsor explanations and, in the case of HB 895, a technical amendment.
The House also approved CS/HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over U.S. military installations, which would allow juvenile offenses on certain installations to be handled in state court rather than federal court, and CS/HB 441 on conservation lands, which increases notice and transparency requirements for land swaps involving conservation property. Members from both parties praised the conservation bill as a response to public concern over land swaps. Additional measures passed included HB 409 requiring K-12 schools to observe Veterans Day, CS/HB 461 allowing eligible students to volunteer at polling locations for community service hours, CS/HB 1115 creating grants for genetic counseling education, HB 569 revising forensic client services for persons with developmental disabilities, CS/HB 505 regulating virtual currency kiosks to combat senior fraud, and HB 271 addressing premium reporting rules for foreign and alien bail bond insurers.
The most extended debate centered on CS/CS/HB 919, which creates a statutory definition for major commercial service airports and preempts local naming authority for seven major airports, including a proposal to rename Palm Beach International Airport for President Donald J. Trump. The bill drew sharp partisan debate over local control, costs, trademark/licensing concerns, and the appropriateness of honoring a sitting president. Amendments to delay the naming until after Trump leaves office and to combine his name with John F. Kennedy’s were both defeated. After structured debate, the bill passed 81-? yeas (the transcript records 81 yeas) and was sent on. The House also began debate on HB 191 regarding re-employment assistance eligibility verification, with the sponsor explaining added disqualifications and identity/eligibility checks; questioning began but the transcript ends before final action on that bill.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For what purpose does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition? Mr.
- For what purpose does the gentleman from California seek recognition?
- FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION?
- For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Vermont seek recognition?
- For what purpose does the gentleman from New York seek recognition?
Keywords:
cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, CISA, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, FBI, interagency task force, Volt Typhoon, People’s Republic of China, PRC, state-sponsored cyber actors, Chinese cyber threats, cyber espionage, critical infrastructure protection, homeland security, national security, information sharing, threat intelligence, digital forensics, sector risk management agencies
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This extraordinary life of service and dedication deserves the recognition that is present in this bill
- Seeing none, recognition is adopted. Thank you so much, members.
- as a day of recognition and support the<00:26:27.960><c> many</c><00:26:28.360><c> wonderful</c><00:
- </c><00:26:38.000><c> I</c> nearer as um a day of recognition I nearer as um a day of recognition I think
- </c><00:26:57.360><c> is</c> reservations see none recognition is reservations see none recognition is
Committee:
House Culture & Arts
Summary:
The committee heard several measures related to cultural recognition and arts policy. HB 531 would authorize special license plates recognizing the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, and HB 458 would designate Brother Joseph Dutton Day; both received support testimony, including from the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Joseph Dutton Guild, and both were advanced. HB 345 would establish ʻōpae ula as the state shrimp to help protect alkaline pool systems, with support from DLNR and multiple community and environmental groups, and it was also advanced. HB 194, relating to Maritime Day, received limited testimony and was moved forward with amendments to align the observance with National Maritime Day on May 22.
The committee also heard HB 554, which originally would have established Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Testimony in support emphasized cultural recognition and community benefits, but the chair explained that creating a new state holiday would cost about $9 million, so the bill was amended to make Lunar New Year a day of recognition rather than a state holiday. The committee noted several supporters, including youth testimony, and advanced the measure with amendments. HB 957, relating to Lāʻau Day, similarly drew broad written support; the committee amended it to designate the first Friday of May rather than May 1 and advanced it.
In each case, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations without opposition or reservations. The hearing concluded with HB 925, a short-form bill that would allow the state to levy a 1% tax on concert ticket sales to support arts access statewide; the committee recommended passing the bill with amendments and recommitting it for future public hearings, and that recommendation was adopted.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- recognition? recognition?
- </c> Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr. Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr.
- </c> North Carolina seek recognition? Mr. North Carolina seek recognition? Mr.
- Kiley, seek recognition? Mr.
- </c> South Carolina seek recognition? South Carolina seek recognition?
Bills:
HR516
Keywords:
riots, peaceful protest, law enforcement, California, immigration enforcement, public safety, vandalism, crime
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- recognition? recognition?
- recognition? recognition?
- </c> Virginia seek recognition? Virginia seek recognition?
- </c> Oregon seek recognition. Oregon seek recognition.
- </c> seek recognition. Mr. seek recognition. Mr.
Bills:
HB5184
Keywords:
manufactured housing, manufactured homes, mobile homes, affordable housing, energy efficiency, energy conservation standards, Department of Energy, HUD, Housing and Urban Development, preemption, factory-built housing, climate zones, life-cycle cost, payback period, building standards, housing affordability, energy rule rollback, federal standards, home prices, construction costs
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 31 (2-20-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> Any [snorts] members seeking recognition >> Any [snorts] members seeking recognition
- </c> Any other members seeking recognition Any other members seeking recognition who<00:16:31.199><c>
- Seeing no one seeking recognition, Mr.
- Seeing no one seeking recognition,<01:10:20.800><c> Mr.
- </c> See no other person seeking recognition. See no other person seeking recognition.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair recognizes Dean Zaffirini for her recognition. Mr.
- Chair recognizes Senator Kohlkorst for a recognition. My mistake.
- Senator Nichols on the recognition. Thank you Mr. President.
- Chair recognizes Senator Middleton for recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Thank you Senator Paxson for bringing us recognition and thank you Mr.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Money for a recognition.
- Spiller for recognition. Thank you. Mr.
- Cortez for recognition.
- Villalobos for her recognition.
- Hayes. recognition. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-17 (1:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we're going to take a break down for a couple of recognitions.
- Members, we're going to take a break to do a few recognitions.
- We're going to pause here and take up a couple more recognitions.
- Representative Skidmore, you're recognized for a recognition.
- Representative Skidmore, you're recognized for a recognition.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I ask seek recognition? Mr.
- </c> Gentleman from Texas seek recognition. Gentleman from Texas seek recognition.
- gentleoman from Texas seek recognition? gentleoman from Texas seek recognition?
- </c> South Carolina seek recognition? Mr. South Carolina seek recognition? Mr.
- </c> California seek recognition? California seek recognition?
Bills:
HB2966
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senators, we're going to hold off on the recognition.
- So do the resolutions go back to their recognition of the guest?
- I ask that we all adjourn in recognition of their sacrifice.
- in recognition of their sacrifice.
- This week is not only about recognition; it is a call to action.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the session on recognitions and resolutions honoring community groups and observances. Members welcomed the Far West region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Los Angeles South Bay alumni chapter, and later recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees after adopting SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support of the resolution, emphasizing Mexican history, Latino resilience, and shared struggles for justice. The Latino Spirit honorees included leaders in higher education, philanthropy, labor, health, advocacy, business, environmental justice, journalism, culinary arts, and music, along with a legacy award for Los Tigres del Norte.
The Senate also adopted SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 honoring California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 recognizing Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 designating Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and floor remarks focused on health disparities, mental health, veteran suicide, and the sacrifices of peace officers, with several caucuses speaking in support of the health equity resolution. Each of these resolutions passed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes.
The chamber then took up several appointments from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, confirming Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson, despite some protest votes from Senator Grove over the lack of action on another appointment. In third reading, the Senate passed SB 1159 on AI and public participation, SB 1416 on faster refunds for duplicate medical payments, SB 1273 on winery video advertising at instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 990 on a highway information sign near Ridgecrest, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, and SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader Kent Wong and Navy veteran-artist Vittaliano Victor Villar, and the Senate adjourned until May 7, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senators, we're going to hold off on the recognition.
- So do the resolutions go back to their recognition of the guest?
- I ask that we all adjourn in recognition of their sacrifice.
- in recognition of their sacrifice.
- This week is not only about recognition, it is a call to action.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Education Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- You may come to learn that opponents of this bill may perceive that facial recognition tech... ...may
- Nationally, I want to focus on the use of facial recognition technology.
- And you need to know that even if the risk of inaccuracy of facial recognition technology, which I'll
- Nationally, I want to focus on the use of facial recognition technology.
- And you need to know that even if the risk of inaccuracy of facial recognition technology, which I'll
Summary:
The House Education Committee heard several bills related to special education records, artificial intelligence in schools, financial aid access, educator preparation, school health, and student mobile device use. Substitute Senate Bill 6268 would require OSPI to keep an online public record of final special education community complaint decisions for 20 years; the sponsor and several parents, attorneys, and open-government advocates said the records help families, schools, and researchers understand past decisions and remedies, while no one testified in opposition. Substitute Senate Bill 5956 would limit school use of automated decision systems, school surveillance technology, biometric data, and facial recognition in student discipline and safety contexts; the sponsor and supporters said it would prevent harmful false positives and discriminatory impacts, while an industry witness warned the bill could unintentionally reduce school safety by limiting emergency facial-recognition uses. Committee discussion focused on the bill’s scope, especially whether it affects classroom grading or only discipline-related decisions, and staff noted the bill does not require teacher training.
The committee also heard Substitute Senate Bill 5841, which would add financial-aid application data to the High School and Beyond Plan platform and require students to receive information about the Washington Opportunity Scholarship Program. The sponsor said the bill would make aid status more transparent and easier to track, especially for families facing language or access barriers, and a student advocate testified in support; a committee member raised concerns about privacy for immigrant and DACA students, and the sponsor said the portal would be opt-in and guided by privacy protections. Senate Bill 6278 would codify and update Professional Educator Standards Board review of teacher and principal preparation programs, including program standards, educator role standards, evidence, and input from P-12 partners, while allowing field placement plans to be submitted on a less frequent schedule; PESB staff said the bill largely reflects current practice and adds flexibility. Substitute Senate Bill 5240 would expand who may administer epinephrine in schools and allow use of any available epinephrine when a student with a prescription on file has anaphylaxis; school nurses supported broader access to stock epinephrine but warned against using one student’s medication for another and raised legal and ethical concerns, while the sponsor emphasized faster response in emergencies.
Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5346 would direct OSPI to study and report on school mobile-device restrictions and update digital citizenship resources to include research and best practices on student phone use. Staff said OSPI already has some guidance, but the bill would create formal legislative reports and expand the state’s digital citizenship materials. The committee began taking testimony on that bill as the hearing time ran short, and the chair noted there were ten people signed in to testify.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- T, for recognition. Mr.
- Kane for recognition. Greetings Mr.
- Busey for recognition. Thank You Mr.
- Anchia for recognition.
- Weiner for recognition. Mr.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The gentleman from Pennsylvania seeks recognition. Mr.
- </c><00:10:51.240><c> I'd</c> this well-deserved Rec recognition I'd this well-deserved Rec recognition
- </c><00:21:55.159><c> ask</c> from Georgia seek recognition ask from Georgia seek recognition ask unanimous
- McClintock, seek recognition? Mr.
- The gentlewoman from Oklahoma seeks recognition. Mr.
Bills:
HR29
Keywords:
Okinawan immigration, cultural heritage, historical contributions, sister city relationships, military history, education, cultural identity, Okinawan Americans, Okinawa, Hawaii, Japanese American, immigration anniversary, diaspora, Asian American history, Pacific Islander, sister city, sister state, Kenjinkai, karate, World War II
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Alders for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Busey for a memorial recognition. Mr.
- Flores for a memorial recognition.
- Recognition.
- Flores for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bills:
HB5560 , HB2 , HB24 , HB3233 , HB1397 , HB2067 , HB3133 , HB5696 , HB5680 , HB2885 , HB3966 , HB3556 , HB3595 , HB144 , HB26 , HB2038 , HB521 , HB4 , HB 1178 , HB42 , HB 1211 , HB783 , HB3963 , HB2240 , HB1690 , HB 1234 , HB3372 , HB27 , HB4211 , HB2243 , HB2853 , HB4638 , HJR7 , HB 100 , HB 126 , HB3783 , HB5138 , HB2512 , HB5616 , HB4751 , SB17 , SB1637 , SB1833 , SB2155 , SB21 , SB2778 , SB260 , SB8 , SB12 , SB37 , SB379 , SB441 , SB1566 , SB2878 , HB4112 , HB3866 , HB4749 , HB2844 , HB150
Keywords:
groundwater, civil penalties, water conservation, drought contingency, environmental protection, public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, zoning, public notice, local government, residential development
NJ
Transcript Highlights:
- Bernie, congratulations on the recognition. Congratulations on the recognition.
- Bernie, congratulations on the recognition. Congratulations on the recognition.
- Recognition isn't symbolic when people's safety and dignity are at stake.
- Every year, our recognition of Pride Month becomes increasingly Every year, our recognition of Pride
- Recognition isn't symbolic when people's safety and dignity are at stake.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 30th, 2026 at 11:09 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a certificate of recognition for family and consumer services that Senator Harmeo will do, and
- Finally, there's a certificate of recognition for Food and Farms Day.
- It's a meaningful recognition I will always cherish. ...Rio Rancho High School Letterman this morning
- It's a meaningful recognition I will always cherish.
- Senator Hermio, certificate of recognition for family and consumer services.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, for the recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the recognition.
- Speaker, for the recognition. Um, gentlemen... Recognition.
- Thank you for the recognition.
- Thank you for the recognition, Mr. Baker, thank you for the recognition, Mr. Speaker.
- Speaker, for the recognition. Sellers, Mr. Speaker, for the recognition.