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MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 2/23/2026 #1

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • all that the Senate of Maryland offers sincerest congratulations to Denise Henderson Hector in recognition
  • President, at this time I would like to ask permission to turn this part of the recognition to use the
  • to permission to use the recognition to permission to use the senator's<00:09:38.240> name.
  • ><00:19:07.360> dates services and implementation dates services and implementation dates education
  • education energy and the environment. education energy and the environment.
Summary: The Maryland Senate convened on February 23, 2026, with an invocation by Reverend David Drake of the Church of Resurrection in Timonium, introduced by the senator from District 11. The chamber also recognized Denise Henderson Hector for 50 years as a licensed mortician and director at Recent Sons Mortuary in Annapolis, honoring her as a trailblazer and community leader during Black History Month. The Senate then welcomed several student pages, a guest from District 25, and Dr. Sarah Merritt, the doctor of the day. The Senate devoted a lengthy portion of the session to honoring fallen service members. Members presented tributes to Staff Sergeant Jared Allen Fenry, Specialist Jacob Mullen, Petty Officer First Class Dakota Brown Cullison, and Private First Class Devon Moore, describing their military service, community involvement, and family lives. The chamber then observed taps and a moment of silence, and members noted that the families present were deeply appreciated. The remarks were journalized for the record. After the memorial presentations, the Senate moved to routine business. It considered the introduction of Senate Bill 984 on correctional services and private immigration detention facilities, referred to the Rules Committee, and a bond initiative for Elton Flood Mitigation Management, referred to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. House Bill 146 on on-site wastewater systems, inspection and pumping requirements, and implementation dates was also read and referred to the appropriate standing committee. The Senate left the third reading calendar for the next day, announced caucus meetings for both parties on February 24, and adjourned until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 9, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Massachusetts seek recognition. Massachusetts seek recognition.
  • from Georgia seek recognition? from Georgia seek recognition?
  • Alabama seek recognition? Alabama seek recognition?
  • Connecticut seek recognition? Connecticut seek recognition?
  • . recognition. recognition.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 1, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Indiana seek recognition. Indiana seek recognition.
  • Santa Ana College gave him his<00:20:50.159> education. his education. his education.
  • Gentleman from California seek recognition. recognition. recognition. consent<00:21:21.039> to
  • California seek recognition? Mr. California seek recognition? Mr.
  • recognition? recognition?
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the recognition of Fred Korematsu Day is significant.
  • So the recognition of Fred Korematsu Day is significant for many reasons.
  • It matters whom we choose to honor; public recognition reflects public values.
  • And this is not only a recognition of musical brilliance.
  • The organization has a motto of Educate and Not Eradicate, and I believe in educating more rather than
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing covered a wide range of bills, with substantial testimony on commemorative days and several local development measures. Early testimony focused on competing proposals about Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Senator Comerford and others supported redesignating the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while several Italian American legislators and advocates opposed changing Columbus Day and instead urged a separate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on August 9 or another date. Committee members noted the long-running debate, discussed the state flag and motto review process, and emphasized that any changes would require legislation. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee also heard strong support for a Fred Korematsu Day bill, with testimony from advocates, legal organizations, community leaders, and Korematsu’s daughter. Witnesses described Korematsu’s resistance to Japanese American incarceration during World War II, argued that his story remains relevant amid current immigration and civil liberties concerns, and said the designation would help educate students and the public. A separate bill to designate September as PCOS Awareness Month drew testimony from Senator Miranda and health advocates, who described the disorder’s prevalence, frequent misdiagnosis, fertility and pregnancy risks, and the value of public awareness and education. Other bills discussed included a Domestic Workers’ Rights Day proposal, supported by Representative Garcia and Representative Sousa, who spoke about the invisibility and vulnerability of domestic workers and the importance of recognizing their labor. The committee also heard support for a veteran suicide awareness and remembrance day, a Boston branch library and affordable housing project in Dorchester, and a Fall River waterfront redevelopment bill transferring land to the local redevelopment authority for a major mixed-use project. In addition, Senator Miranda testified in favor of a memorial portrait for former Representative Doris Bunty, highlighting her pioneering role in the legislature and Boston public housing. The hearing was hybrid and lengthy, with the chair repeatedly asking witnesses to be concise and noting that testimony would be public record.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • system, calling on educational systems to teach about the factual sights and sounds of California's
  • It really does bring a lot of recognition in the state of California to all California Indian tribes
  • Other states are also considering similar recognitions through state measures, including Massachusetts
  • Other states are also considering similar recognitions through state measures, including Massachusetts
  • The motion is do pass and refer to the Committee on Education. McKinner, aye. Lackey, aye.
Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public employment, retirement, and recognition of cultural and public service issues. AB 569 would allow local governments and unions to negotiate supplemental pension contributions for certain employees; AB 989 would make California Native American Day an official paid state holiday; AB 268 would recognize Diwali as an official state holiday; AJR 3 would urge protection of Social Security, Medicare, and Medi-Cal from federal cuts; AB 1067 would require misconduct investigations to continue even if an employee retires during the process; AB 1510 made technical and conforming changes to state employee pay and benefits laws and to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority labor law; and AB 1233 would create a statewide database of classified school employee employment history and serious misconduct records. The committee also took up AB 1383, which would lower the retirement age for certain first responders and restore some bargaining rights over retirement benefits, drawing extensive testimony for and against. Supporters of the holiday bills emphasized long-overdue recognition of Native American and South Asian communities and the importance of honoring California’s diversity. Supporters of AJR 3 described the reliance of seniors, people with disabilities, and families on federal and state health and retirement programs, warning that cuts would cause serious harm. AB 1067 was presented as a way to prevent employees from retiring to avoid accountability, while AB 1233 was framed as a student-safety measure to help schools identify applicants with prior egregious misconduct. Opposition to AB 1233 focused on due process and the breadth of the misconduct records, and opposition to AB 1383 argued it would reverse PEPRA reforms, raise pension costs, and strain local budgets, while supporters said firefighters and other first responders face unique health and safety risks and deserve earlier retirement. Most bills were reported out of committee on unanimous or near-unanimous votes and placed on hold for add-ons or referral to Appropriations or another committee. AB 912 was taken up on the consent calendar and held; AB 569, AB 989, AB 268, AJR 3, AB 1067, and AB 1510 all advanced with do-pass recommendations and were placed on hold. AB 1233 was moved to the Committee on Education. AB 1383 drew the most extensive debate, with many witnesses in support and opposition, and committee members largely expressing support for first responders while also noting concerns about cost and pension policy.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Chair Burgess: THE COMMITTEE ON PRE-K-12 EDUCATION WILL COME TO ORDER, AMANDA PLEASE CALL THE ROLL
  • TAB THREE, SB 1618 ON PREKINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 EDUCATION BY SENATOR CALATAYUD, YOU ARE RECOGNIZED
  • SENATE BILL 1618 STRENGTHENS FLORIDA'S VPK-12 EDUCATION SYSTEM BY ENHANCING ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION AND
  • ENSURING RESPONSIBLE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS AND EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS.
  • PROHIBITS EXEMPTIONS FOR BACKGROUND SCREENINGS FOR EDUCATORS CERTIFICATION.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-17-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • majoring in education at UH.
  • majoring in education at UH. majoring in education at UH.
  • community, and today's recognition community, and today's recognition reflects<00:03:16.280>
  • that strengthen education in Hawaii. that strengthen education in Hawaii.
  • and our educators.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Judiciary Feb 10th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Schools are meant to be secular buildings of education. I'm Spike.
  • Schools are meant to be secular buildings of education.
  • Schools are meant to be secular buildings of education.
  • Focus on actual education, and keep religion out of school to hold all students equal.
  • of school and education?
Summary: The committee first considered CS/SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all amendment narrowed eligibility to certain contaminated or brownfield properties in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, added adjacency and density/intensity limits, and excluded agricultural land, park land, land outside the urban growth boundary, and land near military installations. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill was reported favorably on an 8-0 vote, with limited support and opposition noted in waived appearance forms. Members then took up CS/CS/SB 212 on sexual offenders and sexual predators. The strike-all added public swimming pools and related child-centered locations to residency and presence restrictions. Testimony was sharply divided: proponents argued the bill would help protect children and law enforcement, while opponents, including treatment experts and homelessness advocates, said there was no empirical evidence the restrictions reduce abuse and warned of retroactive punishment and increased homelessness. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 8-1. The committee also approved CS/CS/SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after an amendment allowing certain enclaves adjacent to interstates to be developed for commercial, industrial, or single-family residential uses and clarifying exclusions for protected areas. Opponents argued it would weaken zoning and comprehensive plans, while supporters framed it as a property-rights measure; the bill was reported favorably 10-0. SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, a technical update to nonprofit law modeled on prior for-profit corporate revisions, also passed unanimously after supportive waived testimony. Later, the committee approved SB 1338 on charitable giving, which creates a donor remedy for endowment restrictions and limits state reporting burdens on certain regulated or exempt organizations; members discussed cy pres and the sponsor said further changes would be worked out later. CS/SB 532 on court fees was amended to let clerks retain all collections above revenue projections rather than half, with supporters saying clerks have been underfunded for years; it passed 10-0. The committee also favorably reported SB 218 on land use regulations, which restores normal land-use authority to counties not affected by recent hurricanes, and CS/SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability, which creates a presumption against liability for entities that comply with cybersecurity frameworks and reporting requirements; the cybersecurity bill drew concerns about retroactivity and the adequacy of compliance incentives but passed 9-2.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 10, 2026 - 09:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair: Senator Leek related to public education, you are recognized to explain the bill.
  • I will give you an answer and give you several recognitions, but I will need-- Senator Osgood: Madam
  • The state has done recognition on that particular observance.
  • In federal law Chapter 683, not all minority recognition months and days are necessarily included.
  • Spike: Providing further education on minorities and how to approach individuals with complex identities
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 1)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , his dedication to advancing education, his dedication to advancing education, arts,<00:15:32.320
  • <00:52:57.760> This Educator of the Year Award. This Educator of the Year Award.
  • Earning this recognition is no small feat.
  • So recognition is no fault small feat.
  • Weber, seek recognition? Mr.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 10th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bill Rosenthal, for recognition.
  • Recognition Mr.
  • Bogianni for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Guillen for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Texas Education Agency Rider 41 requires the Education Commissioner to issue a request for proposed.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jun 8th, 2026

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Despite the lack of immediate recognition compared to combat troops, the World War II nurses transformed
  • World War II created a demand for massive educational expansion and established nurses as critical autonomous
  • These unsung heroes overcame discrimination, their sacrifice long overlooked, and their recognition long
  • We will now World War II created a demand for massive educational expansion and established nurses as
  • These unsung heroes overcame discrimination, their sacrifice long overlooked, and their recognition long
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs heard two resolutions. S.J.R. 14, authored by Senator Gabaldon, urges California’s congressional delegation to support federal legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and Navy Nurse Corps who served in World War II. Brigadier General Ruth Wong testified in strong support, describing the nurses’ frontline service, harsh conditions, discrimination, wartime trauma, and long-overdue recognition. Senators echoed support, noting the nurses’ sacrifices and the importance of honoring their service. The committee also heard S.J.R. 17, authored by Senator Choi, which honors Republic of Korea veterans who fought alongside American troops in the Vietnam War and later became U.S. citizens. Senator Choi explained that the resolution asks Congress and the President to allow states to extend burial and memorial benefits in state veterans’ cemeteries without jeopardizing federal cemetery funding. The resolution was presented as a narrow request to recognize allied veterans who served with U.S. forces. There was no opposition testimony on either measure. Both resolutions were moved and approved by the committee on roll call votes, ultimately passing 5-0 each and being placed on call before final adoption.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Senate in Session Apr 9th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • "...of our educators have a second job?
  • appropriations for public education to the school districts that educate the students.
  • educate the students.
  • What's the Education Stabilization Fund?
  • There are homeschooling students who at first were told, if there are educational services or educational
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and guest introductions, and then took up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 168, the Tristan Murphy Act, on mental health. Senator Bradley described the bill as a major criminal justice and behavioral health reform measure that would expand pretrial mental health diversion, strengthen treatment-based probation conditions, broaden grant uses for mental health and substance abuse programs, add Hillsborough County to a forensic hospital diversion pilot, require certain DOC mental health evaluations, and create a Florida Behavioral Health Data Repository. Senators from both parties spoke in strong support, emphasizing treatment over incarceration, public safety, data collection, and the Murphy family’s role in advancing the bill. The Senate passed the bill 37-0 and then approved 37 co-sponsors. The chamber then received the Senate’s 2025-26 General Appropriations Bill, SB 2500, with Chair Hooper outlining a $117.4 billion budget that he said reduces spending, preserves reserves, and includes major investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and reporting requirements. Committee chairs summarized their portions: K-12 funding at $34.7 billion with increases for FEFP, scholarships, VPK, school hardening, and school safety; higher education at $11.5 billion with workforce, nursing, reading, autism, and student aid investments; health and human services with a $1.8 billion increase for Medicaid, mental health, opioid response, disability services, and veterans programs; criminal and civil justice at $7.6 billion for corrections, juvenile justice, law enforcement, courts, and judgeships; transportation/tourism/economic development at about $18 billion including roads, housing, Visit Florida, and cultural grants; and agriculture/environment/general government with major Everglades, water quality, citrus, food bank, and agency IT funding. Members then questioned several budget items, especially education funding formulas, the shift of scholarship dollars below the line, the impact on public school districts, AP/IB and other accelerated program funding, the APD wait list, opioid settlement spending, arts grants, and the My Safe Florida Home and condo pilot programs. Chairs generally said scholarship and accelerated-program dollars were being restructured for transparency and flexibility rather than cut, that school districts would still receive funding based on enrollment, and that APD and other human services issues would continue to be worked out in conference. The budget discussion concluded with remarks praising staff and noting a 4% across-the-board pay raise for state employees and targeted increases for law enforcement and firefighters, followed by a recognition for FAMU Day at the Capitol.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Senate Floor Session - 02/17/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • stay on that same page and go to Senate File 1462, that bill has been referred to the Committee on Education
  • number eight, you will see Senate File 1489, and that bill has been referred to the Committee on Education
  • stay on that same page and go to Senate File 1462, that bill has been referred to the Committee on Education
  • number eight, you will see Senate File 1489, and that bill has been referred to the Committee on Education
  • In recognition of their service and sacrifice, the city of Burnsville has declared tomorrow, February
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 19 (2-3-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lady from Fyet 75, are you seeking further recognition? Yes, Mr. Speaker.
  • , Kentucky Department of Education, Kentucky Department of Education, educated<00:33:47.919> educated
  • <00:33:48.640> standards<00:33:49.279> and educated educated standards and educated
  • of education is beyond measure. of education is beyond measure.
  • ,<00:41:40.400> House Bill 492 to postsecary education, House Bill 492 to postsecary education
Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded 95 members present, approved the prior journal, and received notice from the Senate that Senate Bills 1 and 3 had passed and were sent over for concurrence. Committee reports advanced a number of bills on housing, local purchasing, health care credentials, postsecondary education, school bus safety, special license plates, milk transportation, veteran PTSD treatment, and the Kentucky Fire Commission, with several reported with committee substitutes. The chamber then considered House Bill 169 on coverage for feeding or eating disorders. The sponsor explained that the bill addresses insurance coverage decisions tied to body mass index by requiring BMI to be considered alongside another factor, such as depression, anxiety, or family circumstances, and said the committee substitute clarified that one factor alone could not control the decision. The substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 95-0. House Bill 393, which updates the Alzheimer’s and related dementias council, adds a caregiver seat, and requires an annual action project including an early detection toolkit, also passed unanimously, 95-0. House Bill 194, relating to cigar bars, drew the most discussion. The sponsor said the bill does not repeal existing smoke-free ordinances, but creates a narrow exemption for tightly defined cigar bars, with a 25% gross revenue threshold from cigar-related sales, age restrictions, local permitting options, smoke containment requirements, and signage. Members asked about local authority, other tobacco products, and whether the bill could affect smoking bans; supporters emphasized the narrow scope and personal choice, while opponents said their districts’ smoking bans and constituent concerns led them to vote no. The bill passed 69-24. The House then applied the clincher and moved to announcements, including committee schedule notices, a Small Business Day event, receptions, and citations recognizing National School Counseling Week, the KBLC Black History Celebration, and memorializing Brandy Engles.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, September 18, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • :08:35.200> the earned her recognition from the earned her recognition from the Westchester<00
  • the transformational power of good education, especially good education in Selma.
  • . recognition. recognition.
  • recognition. Mr. recognition. Mr.
  • Guthrie, seek recognition? Mr.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • From House Education: House Bill 459, 1 favorable, 9 on its merits.
  • The purpose of a special recognition of Representative Mara Gorman.
  • , educational requirements, work experience, those who leave the private sector to work in public education
  • As was noted, we had this discussion yesterday in the Education Committee.
  • You'll educate parents. It'll educate educators.
Summary: The House received a series of Senate communications and committee reports, then took up a long consent calendar and several individual measures. Early actions included passing consent calendar items, recognizing Freedom of Speech Week and Juneteenth, and hearing numerous introductions and tributes, including remarks honoring House fellows, Father’s Day, and Representative Mara Gorman. The chamber also adopted several procedural motions and recesses, with roll calls recorded throughout. Among the bills considered, the House passed House Bill 134 on animal cruelty, increasing penalties for repeat offenses; House Bill 131 with Senate Amendment 1 on pet stores and animal welfare; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 320 on technical corrections to the Delaware Constitution; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 407 on technical updates to the Hazardous Substance Control Act; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 425 on salary supplements for certain school employees; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 450, the Road Delaware Act, on land use and permitting reform; House Bill 459 on restricting energy drink sales in schools; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 439 on electric moped and motorcycle disclosures; and House Bill 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, after amendment delaying its effective date to July 1, 2027. House Amendment 1 to House Bill 459 was adopted, and House Amendment 1 to House Bill 444 was adopted before final passage. The House also rejected House Amendment 1 to House Substitute 1 for House Bill 425 after debate over salary supplement policy for school-related certifications, then passed the substitute bill itself. House Bill 407 prompted questions about the increase in civil penalties, which DENREC said was intended to update outdated fines and align the penalty structure with other laws. House Bill 444 drew floor speeches emphasizing voting rights protections and concerns about voter suppression and dilution. The session ended with the House moving to recess after continuing consideration of House Bill 355, the Speaker Truth Act, which had just adopted an amendment changing damages language to attorney’s fees and costs.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate of the 89th Legislature Feb 19th, 2025 at 11:00 am

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was 1999, so it would have been your 33rd recognition of your 21st birthday.
  • Chair recognizes Senator Cook for recognition. Thank you Mr. President.
  • Education to our young people.
  • Helping to educate and train our workforce.
  • Education is the best equalizer we have in our society.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 4th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Service. director and 4-H agriculture agent for Hidalgo County Cooperative Education Service.
  • The Santa Fe Indian School and its predecessor institutions have been providing top-notch. education
  • Program coordinator for family and community education at the Asian Family Center, Du Chow.
  • Speaker, your Education Committee, to whom has been referred House Memorial to House.
  • Military Affairs Committee, then the House Education Committee.