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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was horrifying and heartbreaking to learn the news of the assassination of... ...the Speaker Emerita
- , Representative Melissa Hortman in Minnesota, and the assassination attempts on State Senator John Hoffman
- Amendment 15 would have attempted to slightly tweak that language that's in the underlying bill to make
- The Senate is heartbroken and outraged by the assassinations of the Hortmans and the attempted assassinations
Summary:
The Senate considered a series of amendments to a supplemental appropriations bill and related measures, with several adopted and several rejected or withdrawn. Early amendments on equitable approaches to public safety and a Holyoke local account clarification failed, while amendments providing $2.5 million for Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers technical assistance and expanding access to gender-affirming medications and mifepristone were adopted. The chamber also adopted a technical amendment on alternative protein grants, a clarification to ETF modernization, and an energy storage systems amendment. Other proposals on homeowner protections, La Casa funding, emergency contract reform, an energy dashboard, EV charging ratepayer impacts, hate crimes, distressed hospital payments, and task force membership were rejected or withdrawn.
A substantial portion of the debate focused on health care, food assistance, and public safety. Senators spoke in support of funding for community health centers, hospital relief, and EBT anti-skimming protections, including $15.5 million for chip-enabled EBT cards and related replacement-benefit support. One amendment to strengthen protections against impersonating federal officers was rejected, while another on professional protections was withdrawn after discussion of ballot address privacy and security concerns. The Senate also adopted amendments to continue prior appropriations for a North Shore food pantry and drought management efforts, and it later approved a sick leave bank for a Department of Mental Health employee.
The chamber then took up the fiscal year 2025 fair share supplemental budget conference report, which Ways and Means described as $1.39 billion in spending split between transportation and education, including MBTA improvements, Chapter 90 aid, regional transit authorities, special education circuit breaker reimbursements, higher education deferred maintenance, and career technical education capital grants. After a roll call, the bill passed, with one recorded negative vote. The Senate also adopted a separate Ways and Means amendment and ordered the bill to third reading before final passage. The session ended with adjournment motions and a moment of silence honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman and other victims of political violence, along with a memorial adjournment for firefighter Jeffrey DeSanchez.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- person in the attempted assassination of a head of state.
- Senators, on July 13th of 2024, soon to be President Trump was a victim of an attempted assassination
- Thank God President Trump survived the attempt, but an innocent bystander, Corey Kompatari, was killed
- assassination should be eligible for the death in the state of Florida.
- This is our attempt to get things in order before lethality assessments are implemented in practice.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Summary:
The committee first considered the appointment of Michelle Whitworth to the Florida Commission on Offender Review. Whitworth described her 30 years of criminal justice experience, and the committee voted to recommend her confirmation favorably. The committee then took up SB 1692 on material harmful to minors, adopting a delete-all amendment that shifted the focus to K-12 instructional materials and objections by parents or residents. Supporters argued it would create clearer standards and protect children from pornographic content, while opponents warned it would worsen book bans and remove consideration of literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. After extensive debate and public testimony, the bill as amended was reported favorably.
The committee also reported favorably on several criminal justice and public safety bills. SB 1422 increased penalties for certain drone-related offenses near critical infrastructure and for weaponized drones; SB 1360 clarified xylazine’s veterinary use while creating stronger trafficking penalties; and SB 1732 increased penalties for animal cruelty involving minors and for contributing to a minor’s delinquency. SB 776 added an aggravating factor for the assassination or attempted assassination of a head of state, and SB 984 added aggravating factors for capital felonies committed where people are gathered for religious, school, or government activities. SB 1640 made domestic violence lethality assessment forms confidential, and SB 1268 updated FDLE operations and increased reimbursement for retired police dogs. All of these bills were reported favorably after brief debate and mostly supportive testimony.
Later, the committee approved SB 1084 on sexual cyber harassment, with a strike-all amendment addressing digitally forged intimate images and extending prosecution time limits. SB 1654 updated sexual offender and predator registration rules, including definitions of residence and online reporting for in-state travel, though one witness raised concerns about vague language and employer privacy. SB 1774 created a rebuttable presumption in certain second-degree murder cases when the victim had a controlled substance in their system, drawing criticism that it could devalue victims who used drugs. Finally, SB 1838 strengthened protections for court officials against tampering, harassment, and retaliation, with an amendment adding magistrates, hearing officers, and related staff; defense attorneys warned the tampering language could inadvertently reach zealous advocacy. Each of these measures was ultimately reported favorably, and the meeting ended with adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Fraud Committee Meeting - 2025-07-08
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I know this is the first official meeting of anybody since the horrific assassinations of Speaker Hortman
- and her husband, Mark, and the attempted assassinations of Senator Huffman and his wife.
- Seeing people at the vigil on that Wednesday after the assassinations, and then when they were lying
- However, due to the horrific assassinations, we again delayed, and now we are back.
- The assassination of Speaker Emerita Hortman and her husband Mark, and the attempted assassination of
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (3-18-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and it was characterized as a political assassination.
- Uh, we've had our attacks, attempts on our life of our sitting president and even our federal delegation
- Uh we've had our attacks assassination.
- </c><00:08:56.720><c> of</c><00:08:56.959><c> our</c><00:08:57.200><c> sitting</c> attempts on our life
- of our sitting attempts on our life of our sitting president<00:08:58.080><c> and</c><00:08:58.399><
Committee:
Senate State & Local Government
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/23/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> And whereas the assassination of Mr. And whereas the assassination of Mr.
- </c> assassination of Charlie Kirk. assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- This is an assassination attempt for sure.
- This is an assassination<02:00:26.800><c> attempt</c><02:00:27.280><c> for</c><02:00:27.520><c> sure.
- </c><02:00:28.880><c> And</c> assassination attempt for sure. And assassination attempt for sure.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/15/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is one thing that can be done, one tangible step, one meaningful change, one attempt at keeping
- DO YOU HAVE A CONCERN GIVEN THE TRACK RECORD OF SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO IMPOSE Sen.
- Charlie Kirk was assassinated with a deer rifle, not an assault weapon, Dad's deer rifle.
- IN FARGO THAT WAS ALSO ASSASSINATED WITH THE SAME TYPE OF TRIGGER.
- The Minnesota assassin was a lawful gun owner. The Kirk assassin was a lawful gun owner.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The F.B.I. investigated the assassination attempt on President Trump.
- INVESTIGATED THE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP. EVERY DAY, ALL DAY, F.B.I.
- Sadly, the regime in Tehran is defiant and having sent assassins to murder Donald Trump, and Vladimir
- Sadly, the regime in Tehran is defiant and having sent assassins to murder Donald Trump, and Vladimir
- Assassins to murder Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin has ignored initiatives with attacks on civilians
Keywords:
Coptic Christians, human rights, Egypt, religious freedom, US-Egypt relations, minority rights, violence prevention, inauguration, Congress, House attendance, ceremony, legislative session, inaugural ceremony, House of Representatives, President, Vice President, adjournment, aviation, transportation, centennial
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- With the brutal assassination of political ... I had to pause because ... yeah.
- With the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- And the other reason why I paused when I said the brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk is my son called
- In light of these unprecedented attempts by the federal government to interfere with the administration
Committee:
House Elections
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- His work was so righteous that he survived an assassination attempt while driving along a highway. ..
- .survived an assassination attempt while driving along Highway 1.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on March 17 and first took up three bills by Rep. Walters. HB 129, as amended, designated a portion of Louisiana Highway 173 as the Dr. Harry Blake Senior Memorial Highway and also added a new memorial highway designation for a portion of Louisiana Highway 3194 in Shreveport for Virginia Green Evans. The bill was reported with amendments after brief remarks honoring both individuals. HB 130, as amended, redesignated the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge; the committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill. HB 854, as amended, created several specialty license plates, including additions for Haynesville Junior and Senior High School and Lincoln Preparatory High School, and revised the fee structure so annual fees would be forwarded to the Alzheimer’s Association, Louisiana chapter, and the R. Tamney Fleming Lupus Foundation. Members raised a general concern about the growing number of specialty plates and OMV production capacity, but the bill was still reported with amendments.
The committee then discussed the proposed privatization of the Cameron Ferry Service. The Secretary explained that the process began with an unsolicited proposal from Laborde, was approved for competitive solicitation, and resulted in a responsive qualified bid. He said the goal was to negotiate a contract for Laborde to operate the ferry system, including staffing and operations, while the company would handle fuel and maintenance. Members asked whether privatization would save money; the Secretary said it was more about improving service and reliability than reducing costs, especially given the need for consistent labor and the upcoming new ferries. He also said the department was aiming to complete the process by the end of the fiscal year, around July 1.
Finally, the committee adopted the minutes from the 2025 regular session en bloc and then adjourned.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 17th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- His work was so righteous that he survived an assassination attempt while driving along a highway.
- He survived an assassination attempt while driving along Highway 1.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on March 17 and first took up House Bill 129, which would designate a portion of Louisiana Highway 173 as the Dr. Harry Blake Senior Memorial Highway. An amendment package was adopted that also added a separate designation for a portion of Louisiana Highway 3194 in Shreveport as the Virginia Green Evans Memorial Highway. Representative Walters described both honorees as important figures in civil rights and community service. HB 129 was then reported with amendments.
The committee next considered House Bill 130, which redesignates the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge. Amendments were adopted to add “Memorial Bridge” to the name. Representative Walters spoke in support of honoring veterans, and HB 130 was reported with amendments. The committee then heard House Bill 854, a specialty license plate bill. Amendments added several schools, made technical changes, required OMV implementation when statutory and system requirements are met, removed a provision allowing OMV to retain $1 per annual fee, and redirected annual fees to the Louisiana chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association and the R. Tamney-Fleming Lupus Foundation. Members raised concerns about the growing number of specialty plates and OMV’s ability to produce them, but HB 854 was also reported with amendments.
After the bills, the committee received an update on the proposed privatization of the Cameron Ferry Service. The Secretary said the process began with an unsolicited proposal from Laborde and a competitive solicitation that produced a qualified bid, and that negotiations would focus on service improvements rather than guaranteed cost savings. Members asked about costs, maintenance, fuel, staffing, and the impact on travel times if the ferry is out of service. The Secretary said the goal is to complete the process by the end of the fiscal year, around July 1. The committee then adopted the minutes from the listed 2025 regular session dates and adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/13/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- of Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman and the attempted assassination of our colleague Senator Hoffman
- and his wife Evette and the attempted, thankfully unsuccessful, assassination as well of their daughter
- colleague</c> attempted assassination of our colleague attempted assassination of our colleague Senator
- </c> the attempted um assassin an and the attempted um assassin an and thankfully<01:59:12.719><c> unsuccessful
- </c><01:59:14.159><c> assassination</c><01:59:14.880><c> as</c> thankfully unsuccessful assassination
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, September 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We've witnessed it in my home state of Pennsylvania with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump
- </c><00:13:12.880><c> assassination</c><00:13:13.600><c> of</c><00:13:13.839><c> Donald</c> the attempted
- assassination of Donald the attempted assassination of Donald Trump<00:13:14.480><c> in</c><00:13:14.720
- </c><02:15:05.679><c> of</c> try to cope with the assassination of try to cope with the assassination
- And with that, I yield back to the gentleman. attempt to weaponize this moment into an attempt to weaponize
Keywords:
courthouse construction, federal regulations, urban development, government spending, judicial facilities, political violence, Charlie Kirk, civil discourse, freedom of speech, unity, political extremism, condemnation, Civic engagement, continuing resolution, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, government funding, federal budget, USDA
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, September 18, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- :02.080><c> April,</c> before this assassination in April, before this assassination in April, Governor
- Charlie's assassination was a deliberate, targeted attack.
- This assassination was meant to instill fear and chill debate.
- Charlie's assassination is unacceptable.
- ><c> to</c><05:26:21.600><c> instill</c> This assassination was meant to instill This assassination was
Keywords:
mentoring, youth support, education, community engagement, National Mentoring Month, coal industry, energy, advisory council, regulation, Department of Energy, cross-border infrastructure, renewable resources, investment, state regulation, political violence, Charlie Kirk, civil discourse, freedom of speech, unity, political extremism
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This was Adams's attempt to censor criticism from his party, the Federalists.
- of Charlie Kirk, uh, with the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- of Charlie Kirk, uh with assassination of Charlie Kirk, uh with the<00:32:59.679><c> assassination</
- c> The assassination of the legislators in Minnesota.
- And, you know, we've had assassinations recently on both Democrats and Republicans.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing with Professor Colin Moore on democratic norms and their erosion in the United States, with a focus on what that could mean for Hawaii. Chair Carl Rhodes introduced the topic and the professor, noting the briefing was livestreamed and could be rescheduled if technical problems arose. Moore defined democratic norms as unwritten guardrails that make written constitutional rules work in practice, emphasizing two core norms from political science: mutual toleration, meaning acceptance of political opponents as legitimate, and institutional forbearance, meaning restraint in using legal powers to the maximum for partisan gain.
Moore used historical examples to show how norms develop and erode, including George Washington’s resignation, the Alien and Sedition Acts, the contested 1800 election, Franklin Roosevelt’s court-packing plan, and Watergate. He argued that democracies usually erode gradually rather than through sudden coups, often through leaders who reject opponents’ legitimacy, tolerate political violence, restrict civil liberties, or attack the press. He said the United States is vulnerable because of its strong presidency, an 18th-century constitutional design that did not anticipate modern political parties or a neutral civil service, and because polarization has encouraged “constitutional hardball” and retaliation.
He cited comparative examples such as Hungary, Turkey, and other countries that slid toward authoritarianism over time, and said the U.S. has been rated a flawed democracy by outside indexes. Moore said the erosion predates Donald Trump, though he believes Trump has accelerated it, and pointed to recent actions and rhetoric as moving beyond ceremony into government practice. He also warned that Congress has not consistently checked executive power and that public willingness to excuse anti-democratic behavior from preferred candidates is troubling. The briefing ended with Moore turning to federalism and Hawaii, arguing that the state depends heavily on federal funding for health care, schools, housing, and infrastructure, and that delays or disruptions from an unstable federal government could create serious local harm even if no law is formally broken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 7/8/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- and her husband Mark and the attempted assassinations of Senator Huffman and his wife.
- But then during due to the horrific assassinations we again delayed and now we are back.
- It's hard to believe, um, the assassination of Speaker Emirata the scope of today's hearing.
- </c><00:01:20.479><c> assassinations</c> release uh the attempted assassinations release uh the attempted
- and her husband Mark, and the attempted assassination of Senator Hoffman and Avette, are just heartbreaking
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-17 (1:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so he may be attempting to rig an election.
- We've got JFK after his assassination. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.
- He was polling at 58% at the time of his assassination. Florida has not honored John F.
- He was polling at 58% at the time of his assassination. Florida has not honored John F.
- And for a man who survived two assassination attempts that we know of, I don't think it's inappropriate
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Reverend Jesse Jackson and Joseph Di Alessandro, the Pledge of Allegiance, and announcements confirming a quorum. Members also adopted the special order report and recognized several guests in the gallery, including former Speaker Dan Webster and law enforcement and civic visitors. The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar of bills, mostly on third reading, with several measures passing unanimously or by wide margins.
Among the bills considered were measures on civil procedure and estates, including C.S. HB 1407 on commencement of civil actions, HB 895 on trustee settlement and discharge, C.S. HB 1337 on estates, HB 131 on curators of estates, and C.S. HB 351 on concurrent legislative jurisdiction over military installations. The House also passed C.S. HB 441 on conservation lands, which would lengthen notice and increase transparency for land swaps involving conservation property, and C.S. CS HB 919 on commercial service airports, which created a statutory definition for major airports and preempted local naming authority for several airports. HB 919 drew extensive debate over the proposed naming of Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump, with amendments to delay or alter the naming failing before the bill passed.
Other bills approved included HB 409 requiring K-12 schools to observe Veterans Day, CS HB 461 allowing certain students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours, CS HB 1115 creating grants for genetic counseling education, HB 569 revising forensic client services, CS HB 505 regulating virtual currency kiosks to address fraud, and HB 271 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers. The House also passed HB 191 on re-employment assistance eligibility verification after extended questioning about its effects on benefits, appeals, and suitable work standards. One bill, CS HB 243 on electric bicycles, was temporarily postponed, and CS HB 1073 on school districts was also postponed.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Pretty was recording and attempting to protect others when he was restrained and killed, raising profound
- But this administration, right after his shooting, called him a would-be assassin.
- They’ve seen the assassination of a representative and her husband.
- They’ve seen the attempted assassination of a sitting state senator.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amend. and Intergovernmental Affairs.(2-12-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- And the attack was characterized basically by a politically motivated assassination attempt.
- And the attack was characterized basically by a politically motivated assassination attempt.
Summary:
The House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee met with a quorum and opened with the pledge and prayer, followed by routine reminders about microphones, cell phones, and the 24-hour rule for committee substitutes. The only item on the agenda was House Bill 136, sponsored by Representative Wade Williams of Hopkins County.
The committee first considered and adopted a committee substitute for HB 136 without opposition. Williams explained that the substitute removes a $15,000 cap that had been added in the Senate, saying the cap was arbitrary and created more problems than it solved. He then presented the bill as amended, describing it as a campaign finance modernization measure that would allow campaign funds to be used for reasonable security costs for a state candidate or officeholder, their family, campaign employees, or office staff. He cited recent political violence and threats as reasons for the change and said the language aligns with federal election guidance and a recent KURF recommendation.
Members asked about whether threats and security concerns are common in Kentucky, and Williams responded that such threats do occur and that the issue is not limited to one party or office level. The committee then took a roll-call vote on HB 136 as amended by the substitute, and it passed favorably 15-0. Afterward, the committee had no further business and adjourned without objection.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 10, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- be able to disagree on things, debate ideas, and maybe agree to disagree, but nobody should get assassinated
- I mean, I consider this to be attempts to go viral, to get likes so you can sell merchandise and basically
- Member Eskamani: Now with that said, he had every right to do that and no one should be murdered, assassinated
- This man was assassinated for exercising his First Amendment right.
- In Florida and in America, we debate and we do not assassinate. And I close. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Pretty was recording and attempting to protect others when he was restrained and killed, raising profound
- But this administration, right after his shooting, called him a would-be assassin.
- They’ve seen the assassination of a representative and her husband.
- They’ve seen the attempted assassination of a sitting state senator.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Pamela Murphy as Doctor of the Day. Members also introduced a number of guests, including Deacon Ernie Gonzalez, local Prescott officials, Arizona Game and Fish commissioners, and advocates from the Alzheimer’s Association. A proclamation was read designating January 26, 2026, as Arizona Aviation Day, with remarks highlighting the aviation industry’s economic impact and the presence of airport and aviation representatives in the gallery.
The clerk then read a long list of bills that had been first read or referred for printing, and a second-reading calendar covering measures on water and energy, education, elections, taxes, housing, veterans, public safety, and other topics. No floor votes on those bills were taken during this segment. Representative Gress also read a resolution recognizing National School Choice Week and praising Arizona’s school choice programs, including charters and ESAs.
Much of the remainder of the session consisted of members’ personal privilege remarks responding to violence and immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota and elsewhere. Speakers from both parties and several senators and representatives condemned ICE tactics, described constituent fear and family separations, and called for constitutional rights, due process, and accountability. Representative Sandoval requested and the House observed a moment of respectful silence in memory of Alex Pretty and Renee Good. The House then received committee and caucus announcements and adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.