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KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 6 (1-13-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Kentucky hereby recognizes and honors the members and coaches of the Frederick Douglas High School cheerleading
  • Kentucky hereby recognizes and honors the members and coaches of the Frederick Douglas High School cheerleading
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House DFL Media Availability 5/14/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • on this, you heard Republicans has put on this, you heard Republicans actually<00:20:53.600><c> cheerleading
  • </c><00:20:54.880><c> They</c> actually cheerleading it, right?
  • They actually cheerleading it, right?
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDN Public Hearing - Tue Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Transcript Highlights:
  • 38, urging the Department of Education to meet the criteria necessary to officially recognize cheerleading
  • criteria necessary to<01:15:55.120><c> officially</c><01:15:55.600><c> recognize</c><01:15:56.200><c> cheerleading
  • </c><01:15:56.880><c> as</c> to officially recognize cheerleading as to officially recognize cheerleading
  • Next up, HCR 42, HR 38, recognizing cheerleading as a Title IX sport.
  • Next up, HCR 42, HR 38, recognizing cheerleading as a Title IX sport.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several education resolutions, beginning with HCR 11 and HR 14, which ask the Board of Education and the State Public Charter School Commission to report on improving access to stable, suitable, and affordable facilities for public charter schools. The Charter School Commission supported the measure, and OHA also supported it while noting long-standing facility challenges, the lack of a dedicated facilities appropriation, and the strain on charter schools that have had to use operating funds for buildings and temporary structures. Kealakehe Academy, Hawaii Technology Academy, and several individuals also testified in support. The committee then took up HCR 181 and HR 171, which seek a shared decision-making committee to develop an action plan for a K-12 Ka Waihona School in Kapolei. The Department of Education said it has already developed a strategic plan for Kaipuni education, has expanded immersion programs over the past decade, and is addressing growth through interim guidance and a new priority placement process. Community witnesses, including representatives of Ke Alo Ever, strongly supported the resolutions, emphasizing the need for a K-12 pathway, the importance of Hawaiian language and culture, and the role of community voice in planning. They argued that teacher shortages, especially for licensed Hawaiian immersion teachers, remain a major barrier and proposed a kumu recruitment and retention program tied to community, UH, and DOE partnerships. The committee also heard HCR 187 and HR 177, which urge the Department of Education to begin initiatives to address teacher retention statewide. DOE and the University of Hawaiʻi College of Education said teacher retention is already being addressed through the Teacher Education Coordinating Committee, a five-year plan focused on building capacity, improving satisfaction, and compensation, and a new DOE human resources plan. In response to questions, DOE said it is seeking better school-level data on why teachers leave, is preparing for contract negotiations, and is working with the standards board and DLIR on an apprenticeship-related grant. TECC representatives said the group has been working since the pandemic era, may narrow its focus to retention as the most actionable area, and expects to provide more concrete recommendations in its annual report. The transcript ends as the committee moves on to the next item, HCR 47 and HR 43, without showing any votes or final actions on the measures heard.
FL
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 4th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • I got about 23 cheerleaders that are PAL state champions that are heading to Pennsylvania for the national
  • I got about 23 cheerleaders that are PAL state champions that are heading to Pennsylvania for the national
Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Summary: The committee heard a series of domestic security and law enforcement presentations from the Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida Highway Patrol, and FDLE. Sheriff Rob Hardwick outlined the sheriffs’ legislative priorities, focusing on adding xylazine to Florida’s trafficking statute and increasing penalties for luring or enticing a child under 12 from a misdemeanor to a felony. He also discussed domestic security coordination, fusion center intelligence sharing, and jail-based reentry efforts. Members asked about xylazine prevalence in Broward County and whether canine units can detect it; Hardwick said he would follow up with data and noted that dogs are not specifically trained for xylazine, though fentanyl-certified dogs may alert on mixtures. Chief Charlie Vasquez of the Florida Police Chiefs Association presented three priorities: stronger protections for law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and their families when threatened because of their jobs; faster and more consistent access to blood-borne pathogen testing results after exposure incidents; and mandatory life without release for anyone convicted of murdering a police or correctional officer, reviving a version of the Jason Raynor Act. Senators asked about delays in blood testing after exposure, and Vasquez said officers can be forced to take prophylactic medication while waiting for results and that the process should be streamlined. Florida Highway Patrol Director Dave Kerner described FHP’s domestic security role, including criminal interdiction, canine units, traffic homicide investigations, aviation, drones, border operations, and responses to threats such as human smuggling and the October 7-related security posture at synagogues and campuses. He said staffing remains constrained by vacancies and pay disparities, so he was not seeking more authorized troopers at this time. FDLE Deputy Commissioner David Binder then reviewed the state’s domestic security structure, fusion centers, critical infrastructure assessments, and grant funding, warning that federal homeland security dollars have declined sharply while threats remain high. He highlighted work on drone mitigation, radiological detection, vehicle barriers, and school security assessments, and emphasized the need for continued interagency coordination. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and questions.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 43 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • would like to take this opportunity to introduce and congratulate the 2024 Duxbury Coed Division cheerleading
Summary: The House convened with a Pledge of Allegiance led by a fourth grade class from Sacred Heart School in Weymouth, who were welcomed as guests of Representative James Murphy. Later, the House also recognized the 2024 Duxbury Coed Division cheerleading state champions as guests of Representative Sweezy. The main legislative action was consideration of House No. 4100, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The Committee on Ways and Means reported the bill ought to pass with a fiscal note of $240 million, and the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling recommended it for House consideration. The House suspended the rules, gave the bill second reading, ordered it to a third reading, suspended the rules again after release from the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and then passed the bill to be engrossed. The House also adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m. in an informal session. Members were additionally notified that a joint session would be held on Wednesday at 12 noon in the House chamber.
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Four - Tuesday, March 31 - Morning Session

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • my right, if they would rise, we have the state champion varsity and middle school championship cheerleading
  • The varsity cheerleading team, we have here to my left, the upperclassmen and their coach; to the right
  • So please welcome them and congratulate state champion cheerleaders, Southern Boone High School and middle
Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 43rd day by roll call vote, 122-1. Members also used points of personal privilege to honor former state representative and St. Louis public servant Edward L. Bushmeyer with a moment of silence, and to recognize Jean Carnahan during Women’s History Month. The chamber then welcomed numerous guests, including students from California Middle School, Missouri Centers for Independent Living, Southern Boone cheer teams, Conservation Day participants, Project Home woodworking students and veterans, Coro Fellows, YMCA advocacy day participants, Easter Seals guests, and others. The House then took up several appropriations bills. House Bill 2017, the reappropriations bill, was explained as carrying forward previously approved capital and other projects into a new fiscal year; members raised concerns about unspent general revenue and the large $186 million storm-recovery item for St. Louis, but the bill was adopted and perfected. House Bill 2018, the maintenance and repair bill for state facilities, was described as routine upkeep of state buildings and was also adopted and perfected. House Bill 2019, the capital improvements bill, drew more debate over new projects, the $104 million transfer from the Capital Commission Fund, and whether some projects had been adequately vetted; an amendment by the gentleman from Texas to shift $3 million from the Conservation Commission Fund to help repair a state-owned road to the George O. White Nursery was adopted, and the bill then passed through committee substitute adoption and perfection. House Bill 2020, the ARPA spending bill, was described as the final year for spending federal pandemic funds, with any unspent amounts to flow to the foundation formula; members discussed how much might remain and whether funds could be used to offset education costs, and the bill was adopted and perfected. The House also considered House Bill 2760, the “Praise Act,” which would bar government from imposing stricter emergency restrictions on houses of worship than on comparable private entities, while preserving emergency carve-outs for disasters, terrorism, and civil unrest. Supporters framed it as a religious liberty bill and argued it would prevent unequal treatment during emergencies; opponents warned it could undermine public health protections during pandemics and noted past restrictions on church gatherings. The debate included extended exchanges over whether churches were treated differently from airports and other venues during COVID-19. The transcript ends during continued discussion of House Bill 2760, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 28th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Too often we cheerlead and want to put up people that we celebrate, but not the people who actually perhaps
  • Too often we cheerlead and background of why and why we got there.
  • Too often we cheerlead and want to put up people that we celebrate but not the people who actually perhaps
Bills: S0124 , S0206 , S0420
Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Summary: The committee first heard SB 124, which updates Florida Virtual School’s statute to remove outdated language and clarify its service, funding, governance, reporting, and district coordination provisions without changing day-to-day operations. Florida Virtual School testified in support, members praised the bill, and it passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The committee then took up CS for SB 206 on students with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Harrell explained that the bill would require autism and neurodevelopmental training in educator preparation programs, require ESE-certified teachers to complete an autism microcredential, create an Autism Educator Loan Forgiveness Program, provide salary supplements for teachers with the autism endorsement, and require district professional development to include autism-specific training with local CARD centers. A large number of speakers—teachers, parents, students, and advocacy groups—supported the bill while urging that implementation be fully funded, high quality, and not become an unfunded mandate. Several members spoke in favor, emphasizing the growing number of students with autism and the need to recruit and retain special education teachers. The bill was reported favorably by committee vote. Finally, the committee considered SB 420 on patriotic displays in classrooms. Chair Burgess explained the bill as a way to place portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in schools to encourage civic and patriotic reflection, and he offered an amendment narrowing the requirement from every classroom to one prominent display in each school and adding language making it subject to state appropriation. The amendment was adopted. Testimony on the bill was mixed: some speakers supported the idea as a spark for civic discussion, while many others opposed it as symbolic, unnecessary, or better addressed through curriculum and teacher training rather than mandated displays. In debate, some senators argued the portraits could prompt broader historical conversations, while others raised concerns about representation, classroom autonomy, and funding. The transcript ends during debate on the amended bill, before a final vote is shown.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Jan 28th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Too often we cheerlead and want to put up people that we celebrate, but not the people who actually perhaps
  • Too often we cheerlead and background of why and why we got there.
  • Too often we cheerlead and want to put up people that we celebrate but not the people who actually perhaps
Bills: S0124 , S0206 , S0420
Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Keywords: Florida Virtual School, FLVS, virtual school, online education, distance learning, K-12 education, public school choice, charter-like franchise, student enrollment priorities, home education, homeschool, military families, active duty military, rural schools, inner-city schools, accelerated graduation, education technology, supplemental funding, direct-support organization, foundation
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ellen was a vivacious, always-present, and her grandchildren's number one cheerleader.
Summary: The Senate took up several committee reports and procedural motions. The Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight reported favorably on Senate No. 252, a bill to designate June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day, and the Senate suspended the rules to order the bill to a third reading. The Committee on Rules also reported on a proposal to establish an Office of Legislative Research and Fiscal Analysis, and the Senate suspended Senate Rule 36 and Joint Rule 12 to allow the matter, along with several House petitions, to be referred to the appropriate committees acting concurrently. The chamber then recessed briefly and returned to adopt a motion that the Senate adjourn in memory of Ellen M. O'Donnell Morrell of Dorchester and South Boston, who died on May 26, 2025, at age 74. The transcript included a brief tribute to her life, family, and career, and the Senate observed a moment of silence in her honor. Before adjourning, the Senate ordered that it reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m., and that order was adopted without objection. The Senate then adjourned to meet again at that time in memory of Mrs. Morrell.
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 10 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Fourth Division, Representatives Kearns, Kastner, Jones, Wynn, Sand, and Ramos, welcome the 2025 cheerleading
Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then adopted a resolution congratulating the town of Kingston on its 300th anniversary after suspending the rules. The chamber also recognized the 2025 cheerleading squad captains and coaches for winning the MSAA small co-ed division championship and being named grand champions, as well as the Franklin High School girls’ varsity volleyball team for winning the MIAA Division I championship. The House received a gubernatorial message submitting fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations requests, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a petition authorizing eminent domain in Norwood, referring that matter to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. The Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling then placed several local bills on the calendar, including measures for Plainville, Milford, Westboro, Revere, and Hopedale. Those local bills were taken up on second reading and ordered to a third reading. The House also considered Senate amendment House 4171, concerning vacancies among town meeting members in Milford; the amendment was reported correctly drawn, the House concurred, and the bill was passed to be enacted. The session ended with adoption of an order to adjourn and the House standing adjourned to meet Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 10 Feb 17th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, members, if you would, please join me in congratulating the national champion varsity cheerleading
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 2nd, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • dedication and hard work of the players, coaching staff, school administrators, faculty, family, cheerleaders
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Human Services Mar 18th, 2025

Human Services

OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Rethinking Paying Subminimal Wage to Persons with Disabilities Task Force Apr 24th, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders were in Wichita Falls, which is close to Duncan.
  • They bought her tickets to go see the Dallas cowboy cheerleaders. So, Erri likes her page.
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Four - Tuesday, March 31 - Morning Session

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • right, if they would rise, we have the state champion varsity and also middle school championship cheerleading
  • The varsity cheerleading team, we have here to my left, the upperclassmen and their coach, to the right
  • So please welcome them and congratulate the state champion cheerleaders from Southern Boone High School
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 03/26/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We do cover student managers, and we do cover the cheerleaders.
  • We do cover student managers, and we do cover the cheerleaders.
  • We do cover student managers, and we do cover the cheerleaders.
  • We do cover student managers, and we do cover the cheerleaders.
  • We do cover student managers, and we do cover the cheerleaders.
Committee: Senate Education Policy
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 2nd, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • dedication and hard work of the players, coaching staff, school administrators, faculty, family, cheerleaders
Summary: The Senate convened with a prayer and several roll-call style attendance checks, then proceeded to ceremonial recognitions rather than legislative debate. President Pro Tem Paxton introduced the Tuttle High School football team, honoring them as the 2025 Class 4A state champions after their 23-20 win over Elgin. A citation was read into the record, and Coach Ballard briefly thanked the Senate on behalf of the team and community. Senator Hall then introduced visitors from Guthrie in the Sunrise Gallery. Senator Sacchieri next introduced the Newcastle Racers boys basketball team, recognizing them as the 2026 Class 5A state champions after their overtime 44-43 victory over Carl Albert. A citation was read, and Coach Brown thanked the Senate and praised the players’ work ethic and teamwork. During announcements, Senator Rader said the Republican caucus would meet in room 535 after session, and Senator Hicks announced a Diabetes Caucus meeting at 2:00 p.m. with presentations from MCO organizations. On motion of the floor leader, the Senate adopted adjournment and stood adjourned until Monday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m.
OK
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 10 Feb 17th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, members, if you would, please join me in congratulating the national champion varsity cheerleading
Summary: The House convened, took the roll, heard an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then recognized Dr. Rachel Franklin as Doctor of the Day. Members also held a special presentation honoring the Christian Heritage Academy varsity cheer team for winning national titles in two divisions and grand champion honors. On the floor, House Bill 3044 was presented by Leader West. The bill renews the tax checkoff allowing taxpayers to donate part of their refund to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs equipment and capital improvement program. The House advanced the bill from general order and passed it 95-0. House Resolution 1032, designating February 17, 2026, as Oklahoma Aggregates Day at the Capitol, was also presented and adopted without objection. The remainder of the session consisted largely of announcements and introductions, including recognition of visitors from the aggregates industry, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission Leadership Class, ALS advocates, and several constituent and guest groups. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, and the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Hearing Assembly Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector and Senate Select Committee on the Nonprofit Sector Aug 5th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • those interactive daily interactions between the state agencies, helping to coordinate, helping to cheerlead
  • those interactive daily interactions between the state agencies, helping to coordinate, helping to cheerlead
NM
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 15th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • You were my biggest cheerleader.
  • You are one of my closest friends here, one of my biggest supporters, one of my biggest cheerleaders,
  • You are one of my closest friends here, one of my biggest supporters, one of my biggest cheerleaders,
Bills: HB145 , HR1 , HB80 , SB29 , SB37 , HB206 , SB193 , SB58 , SB64 , HB153 , HB195 , HB234 , HB248 , HB255 , HB279 , HB287 , HB292 , HB303 , HB309 , HB371 , SB30 , SB35 , SB40 , SB43 , SB48 , SB96 , SB143 , HJM1 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM13 , HM47 , HM20 , HM51 , HM1 , HM31 , HM35 , HM36 , HM46 , HM53 , HM54 , HM39 , HM29 , HM43 , HM59 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50
Summary: The meeting opened with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of announcements and personal remarks. Members then spent a large portion of the session honoring Representative Joanne Ferrary, who announced she will not seek re-election. Speakers from both parties praised her persistence, mentorship, and work on public safety, environmental protection, health care, women’s rights, and advocacy for workers and families. Ferrary thanked colleagues and said she hoped to continue supporting initiatives in the interim and beyond. The House also recognized Representative Matthew McQueen, who is running for commissioner of public lands and will leave the legislature after this term. Members highlighted his work on conservation, land grants, wildlife protection, legislative drafting, and his reputation for principled, detailed review of bills. McQueen thanked colleagues and said he hoped to remain involved in the building in another capacity. The House then moved to third reading and passed House Bill 371, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute creating a temporary funding source for land grants and acequias from remaining sponge bond revenues. Supporters said it would provide a more stable, long-term funding mechanism for acequia and land grant infrastructure while preserving existing funding streams and requiring legislative appropriation and annual reporting. Some members raised concerns about oversight and the lack of a sunset or review clause, but the bill passed 63-2. The chamber also passed House Bill 248, authorizing $392 million in general obligation bond capacity, by a vote of 65-0. The House then debated House Bill 153, a committee substitute creating a market-based framework for carbon reduction and economic development. The bill includes an environmental product declaration act, a low-carbon materials rebate, and an industrial carbon reduction grant program. Supporters said it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions while encouraging economic development and new technology at industrial facilities. Members questioned the timing of the grants, anti-donation concerns, and whether companies would receive funding only after making investments, and sponsors explained that entities must pre-certify and then apply after beginning production or retrofits. Debate was ongoing at the end of the excerpt, with no final vote shown on HB 153.