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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 03/19/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- At times, we are doing five ceremonies a day. In between ceremonies, we sit in our cars.
- </c> shelter in before or after a ceremony. shelter in before or after a ceremony.
- </c><01:06:20.799><c> a</c> At times we are doing five ceremonies a At times we are doing five ceremonies
- In between ceremonies we sit in our day.
- So, needless to say, I can't just whiz home in between ceremonies, anything like that.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Hale Cusinelli with a Hitler mustache prior to that award ceremony in response to a question I asked.
- As a reminder, this is the award ceremony where Ed Martin called Mr.
- Just weeks before presenting this award ceremony Mr.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
committee meeting, nominations, Brett Shumate, John Eisenberg, Mr. Martin, Department of Justice, political bias, law enforcement
Summary:
The committee meeting was focused on the nominations of Brett Shumate and John Eisenberg for significant positions within the Department of Justice. Notable discussions arose over recent public disclosures that questioned the integrity of the nomination process, particularly surrounding Mr. Martin, a candidate whose past comments and associations have raised concerns among committee members. Tensions flared as members addressed potential biases and the implications of Martin’s statements regarding law enforcement and political groups. The meeting concluded with several committee members advocating for more thorough scrutiny of nominations to ensure the integrity of the process.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- of the fallen, sponsored youth scholarship and patriotic education programs, organized memorial ceremonies
- of the fallen, sponsored youth scholarship and patriotic education programs, organized memorial ceremonies
- remain open so that our people can go freely across the border for family, for their health, for ceremonial
- , especially for their health, for ceremonial, especially like now during Lent, which is a big religious
- ceremony for us, the Yaqui people.
Summary:
The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the 4-H pledge led by the Yuma County 4-H Ambassadors, followed by recognition of guests for National Ag Day, World Hearing Day, a visiting doctor of the day, food truck business owners, and members of Sandy Corps VFW Post 1433 for its 100th anniversary. Senators also presented proclamations honoring World Hearing Day and the VFW post’s century of service. The chamber then handled routine business, including a temporary committee appointment and the reading of messages and committee reports into the journal.
The floor then took up a series of third-reading bills, mostly transportation and public safety appropriations. SB 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1088, 1154, 1156, 1157, 1204, 1207, 1245, 1250, 1455, 1457, and 1461 all passed, with several members explaining votes in support of road projects, tribal road needs, veteran services, border security, or workforce health care training, while opponents argued many appropriations should come from other funding sources or were unnecessary, especially the public safety and border-related measures. SB 1798 also passed with bipartisan support after senators praised it as a FAFSA awareness and student opportunity measure.
One bill failed: SB 1019, relating to bottled water systems and water fluoridation, was defeated 14-11 after extended debate over public health benefits versus concerns about fluoridation safety and informed consent. After the votes, HB 2110 was withdrawn from the Education Committee and referred to Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency. The Senate then announced committee meetings for March 23 and adjourned until Monday, March 23, 2026, at noon.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- of the fallen, sponsored youth scholarship and patriotic education programs, organized memorial ceremonies
- remain open so that our people can go freely across the border for family, for their health, for ceremonial
- remain open so that our people can go freely across the border for family, for their health, for ceremonial
- For their health, for ceremonial, especially like now during Lent, which is a big religious ceremony
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Feb 5th, 2025
Veterans and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a bill for enlistment ceremonies specifically within high schools.
- This bill ensures that these enlistment ceremonies are formalized and celebrated in a similar manner.
- This bill ensures that schools provide space for enlistment ceremony meetings.
- it provides students the opportunity to be exempt from class to participate in these enlistment ceremonies
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we will now move to the Assembly's Pride Month ceremony.
- Members, we will now move to the Assembly's Pride Month ceremony.
- Members, we will now move to the Assembly's Pride Month ceremony.
- Members, we will now move to the Assembly's Pride Month ceremony.
- I am appointed an expert committee to bring our honorees onto the floor for our ceremony.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several Senate bills, notices for committee hearings, and a successful motion to suspend rules so ACA 20 could be taken up later in the week. The chamber also recognized former Assembly Member Christina Garcia and later moved into a Pride Month observance.
The main ceremonial item was House Resolution 115 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward opened on the resolution, and multiple members from different caucuses spoke in support, highlighting Pride history, LGBTQ+ rights, and the contributions of LGBTQ Californians. Assembly Member DeMaio offered supportive remarks while noting policy differences, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 53 co-authors were added. The Assembly then held a Pride honoree ceremony recognizing 15 individuals and groups for contributions to the LGBTQ community.
On the floor file, members also adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding co-authors: ACR 187 on Men’s Mental Health Month, ACR 157 marking the 50th anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, ACR 222 declaring Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and ACR 224 recognizing Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. Each drew personal testimony from members about the underlying issues, including suicide prevention, caregiving and dementia, mining reclamation, and harms to youth from social media. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 46 on mental health diversion by a 51-1 vote, and later adopted the consent calendar 66-0. The House adjourned until June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation honoring the traditions of legislative decorum and ceremonial
- role in maintaining decorum, ensuring the security of the chamber, and preserving the customs and ceremonial
- And whereas the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is noted for its long-standing ceremonial requirement that
- it resolved that the Arizona State Senate hereby recognizes Wednesday, April 1, 2026 as a day of ceremonial
- resolved that the Arizona State Senate hereby recognizes Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 as a day of ceremonial
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a light April Fools proclamation directing the sergeant-at-arms to wear a silk top hat for the day. The chamber then agreed to the House request to adjourn from April 2 to April 7, and messages from the House were received, including transmission of some bills to the Governor. The body also briefly recognized visitors from the Arizona Psychiatric Society and the nominee to lead the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
In Committee of the Whole, the Senate considered several bills. On the first calendar, it advanced HB 2120 on property tax exemptions and disability determinations, HB 2174 on insurance business and modeling data, HB 2289 on truth-in-taxation bond notices, HB 2861 on marital/postnuptial agreements, and HB 2903 on banks and financial institutions. On the second calendar, it advanced HB 208 on school libraries, HB 2040 on public educational institutions and adoption information, HB 2075 on school employee contracts, HB 2203 on public school reporting requirements, HB 2255 on school employee training, HB 2383 on school property leases and housing development, and HB 2903 again as amended. Several floor amendments were debated, including a successful hostile amendment to HB 2075 that was later rejected, and committee amendments to other bills were adopted.
The Senate then took third-reading votes on multiple bills. HB 257, HB 2131, HB 2223, HB 2264, HB 2857, HB 2120, HB 2174, HB 2289, HB 2861, HB 2903, HB 2008, HB 2040, HB 2075, HB 2203, HB 2255, and HB 2383 all passed, with recorded roll-call votes and several members explaining their opposition or support. HB 2255 passed with the required three-quarters vote. The chamber also adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and transmitted the bills as appropriate.
Before adjournment, Senator Miranda read a proclamation recognizing Farm Workers Day, and Senator Tothley offered a statement and moment of silence in memory of Passion Swartz, urging review of turquoise alert practices. The Senate then voted to adjourn until Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10 a.m.
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- But 90 minutes before the bill signing, the President canceled the ceremony.
- But 90 minutes before the bill signing, the President canceled the ceremony.
- But 90 minutes before the bill signing, the president canceled the ceremony.
- But 90 minutes before the bill signing, the president canceled the ceremony.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and attendance showing a quorum. Several senators were excused, and the chamber received communications including House Concurrent Resolution 8, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Senate also took up introductions and referrals of several bills, including Senate Bills 1078-1082 and House Bills 4727, 4728, 4729, 4959, 1545, 5254, 5255, 6071, 6072, and 6073, with most being referred to committees or, for some medical-debt and consumer-protection bills, sent to the Committee of the Whole by suspension of the rules.
In Committee of the Whole, the Senate considered Senate Bills 535, 536, 1011, 1041, 1042, and 1043. SB 535, 1041, 1042, and 1043 were amended, while SB 536 and 1011 were reported without amendment; all were recommended for passage. The Senate then concurred in the amendments and advanced the bills to third reading. On final passage, SB 433 passed 35-0; SB 535, 536, and 1011 each passed 35-0; and SB 1041, 1042, and 1043 each passed 20-15. Floor remarks focused on SB 1011 as a way to lower small-business health insurance premiums, and SBs 1041-1043 as anti-price-gouging measures during emergencies.
Later, the Senate discharged Senate Bill 913 from the Appropriations Committee, suspended the rules, and moved it through Committee of the Whole and to final passage the same day. SB 913, which amends the Michigan Trust Fund Act, passed 20-12 with 6 excused after Senator Albert argued in opposition that it would continue $75 million annual funding to the MEDC and amount to corporate welfare. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jan 22nd, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- down the street at Faneuil Hall, where people have been pulled out of line during a naturalization ceremony
- down the street at Fanuel Hall where people have been pulled out of line during a naturalization ceremony
- I don't know. naturalization ceremony where literally the certificate was printed on stage waiting for
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution congratulating Anna Karaz on her 100th birthday. It then took up and passed to be engrossed a home rule bill authorizing bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for the Town of Randolph. The sponsoring senator spoke in support, saying the measure would improve access, inclusivity, and voter participation for Randolph’s growing Haitian Creole-speaking population, and noted the town’s low recent turnout and the importance of not waiting for a federal language-access review.
The Senate also passed to be engrossed a bill authorizing the Town of Milford Select Board to appoint a highway surveyor. It later adopted a Ways and Means order advancing a House bill on teacher preparation and student literacy with a new draft, and suspended rules to refer several Senate petitions. Additional local bills were enacted, including measures concerning Provincetown’s charter, the appointed town clerk in Avon, and Westwood liquor license authority. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a House petition on retirement benefits for a Massachusetts Maritime Academy associate professor.
Later, the Senate amended and passed a bill validating and confirming certain acts and proceedings of elected and appointed officials in the Town of Plymouth. A senator also offered remarks congratulating Sweet Paws Rescue on its 15th anniversary and new facility, which were ordered printed in the Journal. The chamber then adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Gerard W. Moynihan of North Reading, followed by a moment of silence, and adjourned until the following Monday at 11 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the nominations of David Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Peopl Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- which carry out various elements of... protocol-related programs, visits, the historic Blair House, ceremonials
- Ceremonials, overseas ceremonials. duties for the President, the Vice President, and the Secretary of
- If you watched the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, you may remember that, at least
- the second gentleman, who was himself set to lead the US presidential delegation to the closing ceremonies
- , urging him to convey America's deep disappointment with their decision to use the opening ceremonies
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Keywords:
committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy
Summary:
The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- the Senate to escort Chief Justice Karen Baker to the Senate for the purpose of administering a ceremonial
- For the purpose of administering a ceremonial oath of office to the newly elected senator.
- Chief Justice Karen Baker will now administer a ceremonial oath of office to the new senator.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And here we are over 10 years later with a ceremony this morning with the governor, the chairman of the
- and... ...the governor, the chairman of the tribe, Chief Allen, and Attorney General Labrador ceremonially
- Coeur d'Alene Tribe in various categories from agriculture to domestic to in-stream to hunting ceremonial
Committee:
House Resources and Conservation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Media Availability 2/6/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Sort of an admission that their secret swearing-in ceremony was legitimate.
- Sort of an admission that their secret swearing-in ceremony was legitimate.
- Sort of an admission that their secret swearing-in ceremony was legitimate.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Debate on bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports 3/3/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I can't be there, and they don't get to have the same ceremonies their brothers do, where it's all
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- </c><01:22:17.960><c> in</c> lead us in our puberty ceremonies in lead us in our puberty ceremonies in
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- allow Assembly Member Gabriel to have guests on the floor for the Jewish American Heritage Month ceremony
- can take your desk, please, we will now move on to the Assembly's Jewish American Heritage Month ceremony
- American Heritage Month ceremony.
- Okay, I am appointing an escort committee to bring our honorees onto the floor for our ceremony.
- Members, while we are waiting for their ceremony to begin, we have three retired members here in our
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 20th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Elanese to do a guest introduction before we move on to the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Ceremony.
- It is time for our Armenian Genocide Remembrance Ceremony. Please take your desks.
- In honor of the Assembly's Armenian Genocide Remembrance Ceremony, the day's prayer will be offered by
- Before the flag salute, the Homenetmen scouts are with us for today's ceremony.
- This concludes our ceremony. You may be seated.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a delayed quorum call, then moved through routine procedural actions, including unanimous-consent requests on guest seating and committee referrals. A motion by Assembly Member DeMaio to withdraw AB 2624 from committee failed on a roll call vote, 14-44. The chamber also heard multiple guest introductions and held an Armenian Genocide Remembrance ceremony with a prayer, pledge, and moment of silence.
The main floor action centered on H.R. 97, commemorating the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Assembly Member Schultz and numerous colleagues spoke in support, emphasizing historical recognition, solidarity with Armenian Californians, and opposition to denial. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added. Later, H.R. 99 recognizing California Agriculture Day also drew extensive support from members highlighting the state’s agricultural economy, farmworkers, and the need for continued investment in agriculture; it was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added.
Several bills were also considered and passed: AB 1838 on contractor wage-and-hour disclosure for public works bids, AB 1562 authorizing counties to randomly select poll workers, AB 2297 standardizing restitution rules in diversion programs, AB 1659 improving school re-enrollment support for justice-impacted youth, AB 1974 creating an optional temporary firearm storage program for law enforcement, AB 2402 updating health studio fee rules, and AB 1607 extending the Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund. AB 1607 drew sharp opposition over fee funding and broader policy concerns, but passed 66-1. The Assembly also adopted ACR 129 establishing a sister-state relationship with Lagos State, Nigeria, and considered a Senate joint resolution on tariffs, with members split over whether tariffs or state policies were the main driver of higher costs; the transcript ends during debate on that resolution.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 20th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Elanese to do a guest introduction before we move on to the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Ceremony.
- It is time for our Armenian Genocide Remembrance Ceremony. Please take your desks.
- In honor of the Assembly's Armenian Genocide Remembrance Ceremony, the day's prayer will be offered by
- Before the flag salute, the Homenetmen scouts are with us for today's ceremony.
- This concludes our ceremony. You may be seated.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Select Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm looking forward to the spectacle and entertainment that comes with the opening and closing ceremonies
- We will start on the 14th of July, and we will end with the closing ceremonies of the Paralympics on
- The opening ceremony will be on August 15, and then the closing ceremony...
- The closing ceremonies for the Paralympics will be on the 27th, and it will be in the Coliseum.
- So, you know, in '84, at closing ceremonies, I think Mayor Bradley famously said, 'Let the traffic begin
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We go to the cemetery, we do a ceremony, we find the graves that have the crosses on them, we do that
- ceremony.
- And because of the number of students that we graduate at any one of those ceremonies, we have to have
- three ceremonies to do that.
- three ceremonies to do that.
Summary:
The committee first took up 127 gubernatorial appointees grouped in blocks and, after brief testimony in favor of several nominees, voted to recommend confirmation of the block nominees to the full Senate. The committee then moved through a series of University of West Florida and other board nominations, hearing from each nominee about their background and priorities, with most emphasizing service, local ties, student success, military partnerships, and university growth. Several nominees also answered questions about governance, faculty hiring, diversity, and the university’s strategic direction.
For the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, the committee heard from Paul Bailey, Rebecca Matthews, Rachel Moyah, Ashley Ross, Christopher Young, and Adam Kissel. Bailey stressed his local roots, legal background, and support for UWF’s pre-law program and military connections; Matthews highlighted her education and state-government experience, current role as board chair, enrollment growth, fundraising, and alignment with state directives; Moyah cited her education and school board experience, fiscal discipline, and recent positive financial and enrollment figures; Ross emphasized fundraising, workforce needs, cyber opportunities, and support for the governor’s higher education agenda; and Young focused on business accountability, audit oversight, rural access to education, and expanding military-related opportunities. Each of these nominees was questioned about issues such as diversity, “woke” culture, faculty ideology, and the role of the board, and each was ultimately recommended for confirmation by roll-call vote.
Adam Kissel’s nomination drew the most extensive debate and public testimony. Kissel described his background in free speech advocacy, federal education policy, philanthropy, and higher education reform, and said he would support UWF’s growth, free-speech protections, military and veteran engagement, and stronger graduation rates. Senators pressed him on prior writings favoring privatization of public higher education, comments about replacing administrators with AI, his work with the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025, and how his views fit with serving on a public university board; he said his long-term libertarian views did not conflict with his short-term support for UWF receiving more resources. Public testimony was split, with supporters praising his free-speech credentials, military focus, and alignment with the governor’s reforms, while opponents questioned his commitment to public higher education and whether he could be trusted to learn the university from the ground up. After debate, the committee voted to recommend Kissel’s confirmation to the full Senate.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Jul 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But they all will see flag-flying ceremonies, so that came through.
- But they were so on fire, and they did the flag-raising ceremony.
- They did the official flag ceremony. It was just really, really nice.
- It was a nice flag-raising ceremony. And this, again, is Shoshone Wallace, Idaho.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the June 24 minutes, and received a financial update showing about $75,171.57 currently unobligated in the commemoration fund, with additional money expected back after celebration invoices are finalized. Members also heard a detailed update on the America 250 ambassador program and related statewide events, including the Liberty Bell tour, the service challenge, to-go activity packs, community celebrations, and the planned Liberty Heritage Fountain. Testimony emphasized broad volunteer participation, donated in-kind support, and strong public turnout across Idaho communities.
The committee then considered and adopted a motion directing all currently unallocated funds to be used for implementation of council-approved ambassador projects, coordinated through the ambassador co-chairs, the pro tem, and the speaker, with approval by the council co-chairs. The motion also requested that any leftover funds be considered for transfer to a savings account for America 300, subject to legislative action. Members discussed clarifying the motion’s language and the role of the co-chairs, but ultimately supported the spending framework.
A subcommittee update highlighted the Boise Fourth of July/America 250 celebration, the Liberty Bell display and parade, the many volunteers and agencies involved, and the use of leftover water for wildland firefighters. The governor’s task force update reviewed other America 250-related events, including Spirit of America, the Twin Peaks Ranch State Park opening, the Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo, and the Great American State Fair Showcase in Washington, D.C. The committee ended by scheduling its next meeting for August 18 and then adjourned.