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• A couple of announcements: today is Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Day, Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Day
• Two specific co-hosts here for the day, Mr. President.
• We will speak the truth, and we will celebrate Black history today, tomorrow, and every single day after
• Today, we reaffirm our commitment to the celebration.
• day.

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• Louis County Days. Uh, it's tomorrow from 4:30 to 8:00 at the InterContinental.
• And as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day today here in Minnesota, I hope we remember what is possible.
• Waters will be celebrated with different Waters will be celebrated with different businesses,<00:18:55.960
• </c><00:19:32.240><c> Patrick's</c><00:19:32.680><c> Day</c> And as we celebrate St.
• Patrick's Day And as we celebrate St.

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• Members, please join me in welcoming our doctor of the day. Mr.
• Many have traveled here today to celebrate Brazoria County Day at the Texas Capitol.
• Day at the state Capitol.
• The Bleeding Disorders Coalition to the Capitol, who are celebrating their day with us.
• On Texas Physicians Assistance Day we commend the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants and celebrate

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• New day. I'm so used to the red now, though. Thank you very much. Thank you. Good morning. Yeah.
• House Resolution 1019 by Representative Carr to recognize and celebrate New Corps Day at the State Capitol
• They are there for first-day welcoming at our local schools.
• Steel Appreciation Day here at the Capitol, and I would appreciate a good vote. Mr.
• To recognize and celebrate New Core Day at the State Capitol on April 15, 2026.

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• of sunny day he would relish as his death now takes us into another season.
• It inspired those around him, even till his final days.
• That goes back to my days of David Crockett when I served with him.
• One day he said to me, Tom. We were on state affairs together.
• And he followed it each and every day.

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• This month, we are celebrating Black History Month.
• However, with this bill, local governments will be prohibited from celebrating and having celebrations
• of Jim Crow, days that I grew up in, and I hope that we never see those days again.
• of Jim Crow, days that I grew up in, and I hope that we never see those days again.
• it be celebrating somebody who was born in your town that has celebrated 100 years old and their personal

Committee: Senate Community Affairs

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The committee first postponed SB 1122, then took up SB 1342 on transportation infrastructure and land development regulations. Senator Rouson explained the bill as a housing-affordability measure modeled on the Live Local Act, aimed at reducing local land-use barriers near transit corridors. The committee adopted an amendment removing the compelling governmental interest standard from enforcement and litigation provisions, then approved the bill. Testimony included support from a county commissioner and concerns from the Florida League of Cities and a Republican executive committee about overriding local zoning and creating rigid standards near transit stops. Members then heard SB 1614, which would let local governments use excess Florida Building Code enforcement funds for stormwater repairs and restrict eligibility for certain state appropriations if a government has been audited or fails to affirm it has no excess funds. An amendment removed the stormwater and code-enforcement building provisions and tightened the appropriations restrictions; the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1548, the next iteration of the Live Local Act, expanding qualifying projects on public land and near airports, limiting setback-based height restrictions, clarifying agricultural-use issues, and strengthening fair-housing protections. SB 968 on home backup power systems was also reported favorably, with the sponsor noting he was still working on amendments regarding permits for generators, windows, and doors. The committee next approved SB 698, allowing building permits for single-family homes to be issued after septic permit application rather than waiting for septic approval, with builders and industry representatives citing long delays and lost contracts. SB 1320, requiring county tax-referendum ballot questions to include a Department of Financial Services spending analysis if available, also passed after debate over whether it duplicated existing audit transparency requirements. SB 484 on large-scale data centers was reported favorably after an amendment added a knowledge requirement to the prohibition on service to certain foreign-country-linked customers; testimony focused on electricity costs, water use, NDAs, and ratepayer protections. SB 1118, creating a one-year public-records exemption for data-center site plans and proprietary information, was also approved despite concerns about secrecy and local officials appearing to conceal development plans. Finally, the committee took up SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to federal and trademark approval; it was reported favorably after questions from members about local input. The last major item was SB 1134 on official actions of local government related to DEI, which drew extensive questioning and public testimony. The sponsor said the bill would bar counties and municipalities from funding, promoting, or staffing DEI offices or programs, with violations treated as misfeasance or malfeasance and enforceable by resident lawsuits; supporters framed it as a merit-based, anti-bureaucracy measure, while opponents argued it was vague, overbroad, and would chill civil-rights, health, education, and cultural programming. The transcript ends during public testimony on SB 1134, before any final action on that bill is shown.

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• Eleven lives were stolen during that awful day. It was a day of joy. It was the Lunar New Year.
• What still haunts me that day is how close it was to all of us.
• That reality haunts me today. ...celebration. It could have been any of us.
• It was attacked in a place of culture, family, laughter, and celebration.
• And it wasn't just that day; it continued for weeks and months.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and handled routine announcements and motions, including a request by Senator Arreguín to remove SB 239 from the inactive file for second reading. The chamber then took up SJR 9 by Senator Durazo, a resolution concerning immigration rates, which was debated briefly and placed on call before later amendments were adopted by a 29-10 vote. The Senate next considered SR 70 by Senator Pérez, commemorating the third anniversary of the Monterey Park tragedy. Senator Pérez and Senator Rubio spoke about the 11 lives lost, the injuries, the heroism of Brandon Tsay, and the need to remember the victims and support the community. The resolution passed unanimously, 39-0, after which Senator Pérez introduced Monterey Park Mayor Elizabeth Yang on the floor. The remainder of the session was devoted largely to adjournment memories honoring Mary Gutierrez Hunter, labor activist Bob Mulholland, former Yolo County Supervisor Betsy Marchand, and Vietnamese American community leader Vu von Locke. Senators described each person’s public service, organizing work, and lasting impact on labor, veterans, local government, refugee resettlement, and community institutions. The Senate also announced the Appropriations Committee would meet shortly after adjournment and noted the next floor session would be held Monday, January 26, 2026, at 2 p.m.

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• It's an honor to be a part of the celebration today.
• With me today, I have on the floor to celebrate SR 88 Patricia Cooper, the executive director of the
• In Cambodia specifically, the New Year is celebrated by a three-day public holiday with various acts
• Specifically, the New Year is celebrated by a three-day public holiday with various acts of worship performed
• on each day.

Summary: The Senate began with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through several floor recognitions. Members honored the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team for their championship season, and the chamber also recognized the 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees for work on homelessness, education, youth civic engagement, community college success, and mental health. Individual awardees highlighted included Chris Chapman, Leanne Chun, Darla Cooper, Virgil Moorhead Jr. and Amy Matheson, Adrian Hillman and Aaron Garner Ford, and Selina Alvarez. The Senate also welcomed former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios Perez and later heard committee and budget subcommittee announcements. On legislation, the body considered and passed Senate Resolution 88 by Senator Blakespear, commemorating the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation. The resolution emphasized California’s role in biotech innovation and the industry’s economic and public health impact. The Senate also passed Senate Resolution 90 by Senator Gonzalez, recognizing April 14–16 as Khmer New Year and celebrating Cambodian American culture, especially in Long Beach. The chamber confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, and Steven Pennelli to the Contractors State License Board; Jacob Arkavakotov to the Medical Board of California; and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai to the Medical Board of California. All confirmations were approved by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The Senate also suspended a rule to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline, and later announced that the next floor session would be held on Monday, April 13, 2026. The session concluded with adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with extended remarks from Senators Cortese, Wahab, and Becker describing his long public service, leadership on transportation and environmental issues, and lasting influence in Santa Clara County and beyond.

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• It's an honor to be a part of the celebration today.
• With me today, I have on the floor to celebrate SR 88 Patricia Cooper, the executive director of the
• In Cambodia specifically, the New Year is celebrated by a three-day public holiday with various acts
• Specifically, the New Year is celebrated by a three-day public holiday with various acts of worship performed
• on each day.

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum present and began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The floor then moved through a series of recognitions, including the Natomas Nighthawks boys basketball team, 2026 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awardees, and visiting California biotech leaders. Senators highlighted the honorees’ work on youth development, education, mental health, homelessness, community college success, and biotechnology. The body also welcomed Rosie Perez, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States and chair of America 250, to the chamber. On the legislative side, the Senate approved a procedural request to allow Senate Bill 1447 to be heard in policy committees after the deadline. The chamber then confirmed five gubernatorial appointments: Alan Guy, Henry Nutt III, Steven Pennelli, Jacob Arkatov, and Dr. V. V. Ling Sai, with each confirmation passing on unanimous or near-unanimous roll calls. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 88, recognizing the 50th anniversary of modern biotechnology and the 20th anniversary of the California Biotechnology Foundation, and Senate Resolution 90, recognizing April 14-16 as Khmer New Year; both resolutions passed 37-0. The remainder of the session included committee announcements and an extended adjournment in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., with several senators speaking to his long career in local government, transportation planning, environmental advocacy, and public service. Members emphasized his role in shaping transit in Santa Clara County and California, his mentorship, and his lasting influence on the region. The Senate then announced it would recess and reconvene on Monday, April 13, 2026.

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• </c> recognizing this day. recognizing this day.
• By passing Shared Parenting Day, we celebrate the irreplaceable role of both parents in raising Wyoming's
• By passing Shared Parenting Day, we celebrate the irreplaceable role of both parents in raising Wyoming's
• By passing Shared Parenting Day, we celebrate the irreplaceable role of both parents in raising Wyoming's
• And with that be the case on<00:42:13.200><c> celebration</c> on celebration on celebration um<00:42:

Bills: SF0099 , SF0116 , SJ0006

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all

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• Third portion of the morning hour: member requests for legislation to go by for the day.
• The third portion of the morning hour: member requests for legislation to go by for the day.
• It took hope to push through those dark days toward a brighter dawn, but that dawn did come.
• Now that we're celebrating in June, let's pass the marriage equality amendment in November.
• In a few days, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great nation.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members received introductions of Pastor Ralph S. Hodge of Second Baptist Church in Richmond and students from the 26th District and surrounding areas. The House also adopted House Resolution 2195 honoring Robert Stouffer, with a request that adjournment be in his memory. During personal privilege remarks, members spoke on Pride Month and LGBTQ+ rights, and another member delivered a lengthy floor speech opposing firearm restrictions and defending self-defense rights. The chamber then adopted memorial and commending resolutions in blocks, including additional commending resolutions added by the clerk. The main item of business was House Bill 30, the budget, on which the House considered the governor’s 14 amendments. Amendments 3, 4, and 5 were taken up together and adopted, followed by adoption of Amendment 1 on referendum costs, Amendment 2 on Atlantic research support, Amendment 6 expanding REGO utility credit to cooperatives, Amendment 7 clarifying law-enforcement facial covering restrictions, Amendment 8 creating a firefighter cancer screening grant program, Amendment 9 funding a digital services team, Amendment 10 relating to acquisition of Oak Hill Farm, Amendment 11 on data center electricity tax technical changes, Amendment 12 on local sales tax referendum timing, Amendment 13 on paid sick leave, and Amendment 14 on firearms in public areas and delayed enactment. Most amendments passed by substantial margins, with Amendment 8 adopted unanimously. The House completed work on the calendar and then agreed to a motion to stand in recess pursuant to House Resolution 2069.

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• Gracious God, we thank you and we praise you for this day that you have made.
• on this 24th day of March 2026.
• So, you know, you can compete and then still make it to your Mother's Day events the next day.
• </c><00:20:13.480><c> Permission</c> But today is her natal day.
• Permission But today is her natal day.

Keywords: House streaming session for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 957, house, all

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• especially very grateful to be part of this milestone, of this first inaugural Jewish-American celebration
• For this state, for the world, and for everyone in this room, may we continue to celebrate each other
• Let's celebrate this sport together that makes California happier and healthier.
• With each day are leaders of the United States Tennis Association, USTA.
• Thank you. ...celebration here in the Legislature. I respectfully ask for an aye vote.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and several ceremonial presentations. Members welcomed Jack and Jill of America’s Far West Region and a large education bus trip from Senate District 15. The body also adopted SCR 151 designating May 2026 as ACL Injury Awareness Month, SR 105 declaring May as National Tennis Month, SCR 175 recognizing Behavioral Health Awareness Month, SCR 176 designating May as Small Business Month, and SCR 178 recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. These resolutions drew broad support, with many senators speaking to the health, civic, economic, and cultural themes in the measures, as well as concerns about anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and solidarity across communities. The Senate also confirmed three gubernatorial appointees unanimously: Siva Gunda to the California Energy Commission, Tony Sertich as Executive Director of the California Housing and Finance Agency, and Craig Snellings to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. In addition, the chamber approved a motion to suspend Joint Rule 62(a) so the Committee on Local Government could hear AB 1768, after debate over the procedure and a roll call vote. On legislation, the Senate passed a series of bills on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, including SB 922 on local cost recovery for street damage from public service operations, SB 932 on litigation transparency, SB 1311 on updates to consumer affairs boards and licensing rules, SB 1143 on access to forensic interview recordings in child abuse cases, SB 1307 on clearing forged real estate documents, SB 1177 on high-speed rail reporting, SB 971 on community networks for older adults, SB 1400 on Alameda Health System governance, SB 1228 on existing outdoor advertising displays in former redevelopment areas, SB 997 on lien authority for a groundwater sustainability agency, SB 1115 on public cemetery district governance, SB 1088 on advance care planning forms, SB 1242 on family participation in CARE Court, SB 1364 on parental rights in rape-related custody cases, SB 993 on protecting mental health professionals’ identifying information, SB 1094 on prescription drug biosimilar use, SB 1117 on ADU fee calculations, SB 1244 on broker compensation disclosures for public agency health plans, SB 1315 on automated driving system software update reporting, and SB 1398 on recognizing Green Globes as an equivalent state building certification. Earlier, a motion by Senator Strickland to withdraw SB 1035 from committee failed on a 22-22 vote.

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• Lamia Kadir from Austin as Doctor of the day. Members join me in welcoming our doctor of the day.
• Let's give them a round of applause and best wishes for a successful day.
• It's our job to do your will, and we want to hear your voice every day.
• Thank you to all those who will be joining us for the AAPI Day of Action.
• Members, our diversity is our strength, and another group that is here celebrating AAPI Day is the Bangladesh

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• </c><00:29:31.360><c> to</c> envision a week-long celebration to envision a week-long celebration to
• They observed American emancipation with watch night, Jubilee Day, and Juneteenth celebrations, and noted
• ><c> and</c> Jubilee Day, and Junth celebrations, and Jubilee Day, and Junth celebrations, and noted<
• or worse, a full 364-day order.
• </c> only on day two of listening to bills. only on day two of listening to bills.

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• Today, we celebrate each one of our Capitol staffers.
• You create a space that celebrates our culture.
• and all the way through the election day.
• So if I did 7 on early voting on day 1, 7 on day 2, and 7 on day 3, I would do an affidavit every time
• Members, this is extremely upsetting, and at the end of the day, we shall live to fight another day.

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

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• , all day.
• But seriously, Senators, today and tomorrow we're celebrating Manatee County Days at the Capitol.
• We have students, alumni, and administration today with us to celebrate New College Day.
• We have students, alumni, and administration today with us to celebrate New College Day.
• I Alumni and administration are here with us today to celebrate New College Day.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several ceremonial introductions recognizing St. Johns County Day, Florida Space Day, Florida State Parks Day, Pinellas County Commissioner Kathleen Peters, and AMI Kids Day at the Capitol. The chamber then received and adopted a committee report on executive appointments, with debate focused on the confirmation of Tina Vidal-Douart. Senator Smith opposed her confirmation, citing concerns about contracts tied to the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility and the Hope Florida Foundation; Senator Pizzo spoke in support, describing her assistance during COVID testing and vaccination efforts. The report was adopted by a vote of 37 yeas, 0 nays. On the special order calendar, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 48 on housing, which requires local governments to allow voluntary accessory dwelling units, limits certain local restrictions, preserves homestead treatment for the primary residence portion, and extends density bonus incentives for military families. The bill passed 38 yeas, 0 nays. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 578, creating a statewide Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Initiative through the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, diagnosis, brain health, and outreach to older and higher-risk Floridians. That bill also passed 38 yeas, 0 nays. Chair Hooper gave a budget update, saying appropriations work was progressing and that budget rollout would be delayed until next Thursday, February 12, with full appropriations hearing scheduled for Wednesday, February 18. The Senate then waived rules to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House. Additional announcements highlighted Manatee County Days, New College of Florida Day, and Florida Keys Day. The Senate adjourned until noon on Wednesday, February 11, or upon the call of the President.

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• Travis Simmons from New Braunfels as Doctor of the Day.
• I think we've got like over 100 here for the last couple days.
• And also on the dais.
• Association and celebrating their 30th anniversary on today's Construction Industry Day.
• Wilson selected to celebrate this week during the second week of.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Almighty God, we come this day to pray for our governor, our senators, and delegates, their families
• The shot was seen across the country and celebrated as one of the top plays in sports.
• House Resolution 2037, celebrating the life of Willamina Gregory James.
• House Resolution 2045, celebrating the life of Madison Warner. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• House Resolution 2032, celebrating the life of Gail Wilson.

Keywords: April 22, 2026 - Special Session 1, 976, house, all

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• Hopefully everybody's having a pleasant day so far.
• He's like, why do others celebrate Eid with us?
• It would mean that future students can celebrate.
• with their communities on their most holy days.
• And look, a 45-day notification is not a big deal.

Committee: House Public Employment and Retirement

Keywords: 988, house, all