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• I salute the flag of the state of New Mexico and the Zia. You may be seated. You may be seated.
• student participation on our military bases involved.
• student participation on our military bases involved.
• That I’ve got to get a new flag to wave. Mr. President, how’d you like the game?
• That I've got to get a new flag to wave. Mr. President, how'd you like the game?

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• The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security will now come to order.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• The Department of Military Affairs will be required to oversee the... Of up to 50% of tuition.
• Military Affairs, so we don't have that data just yet. So don't know.
• So as a military member and actually as the husband of an... Yes, please. Thank you.

Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

Summary: The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security heard and approved three bills. SB 884 by Senator Martin would create benefits for members of the Florida State Guard, including leaves of absence, scholarships for eligible members, state park discounts, and annual sportsmen’s, gold, and fishing licenses. The bill drew no questions or debate, and was reported favorably. SB 336 by Senator Arrington would expand the Florida National Guard’s Educational Dollars for Duty Program to include spouses and children of active Guard members, providing up to 50% tuition assistance and reserving $500,000 annually for that purpose. Senators raised concerns about whether the existing program is already underfunded and about eligibility verification, but the sponsor said the goal was to add funding rather than reduce support for current Guard members. The bill was reported favorably. SB 402 by Chair Wright would revise Florida’s law on unlawful use of military uniforms, medals, or insignia by replacing branch-by-branch references with a definition of “armed forces” that includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Members spoke in support, emphasizing the harm caused by people falsely claiming military service or collecting donations under false pretenses. The bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, Senator Truenow recognized former Senator Kerry Baker and Troop 43 from Tavares, and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• Members and guests, please remain standing and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• Cusack, relative to military creditable service for judges, to the Committee on Public Service. ...reports
• Cusack, relative to military creditable service for judges, to the Committee on Public Service. Mr.

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Summary: The House took up several local bills after suspending procedural rules and Joint Rule 12 for a petition from Mark J. Cusack concerning military creditable service for judges, referring it to the Committee on Public Service. The House also considered four local measures: a Harwich affordable housing trust bill, a Charlemont commercial recreation tax bill, a Millis senior property tax exemption bill, and a Falmouth sewer-related funding bill. All were advanced through second reading and ordered to a third reading. The chamber then passed to engrossment a series of additional local bills, including a Hopkinton bridge designation bill, a Nantucket charter amendment, a Swampscott disability property tax exemption bill, an Arlington senior tax exemption amendment, and a Reading home rule charter bill. Each was approved without recorded opposition. The House later recessed and returned to consider a supplemental fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill, House Bill 5348, reported out of Ways and Means with a total appropriation of $300 million. House Bill 5348 was taken up by suspension of the rules, read a third time, passed to be engrossed, and then passed to be enacted after the constitutionally required separate vote, with no votes in opposition recorded. The House adopted an order to meet again Wednesday at 11 a.m., and then adjourned.

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• THE AMERICAN FLAG, THE STATE FLAG, POLITICAL FLAG SIMPLY DON'T HAVE A PLACE IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS ERECTED
• PRIDE FLAG?
• EXPERT ON FLAGS.
• THE BILL DOES NOT MENTION LGBT FLAGS BUT IT DOES SAY YOU CAN'T POLITICAL FLAGS WHICH THE FLAG WOULD BE
• HE WOULD ONE THOUGHT FLAG. >> THE CHRISTIAN FLAG IS A RELIGIOUS FLAG SO. >> FOR A GROUP OF PEOPLE, RIGHT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• You know, we had the American flag, state flags, official military flags, recognized tribal flags, nation-state
• flags, official flags of the university and colleges, and flags or county flags established before January
• POW/MIA flag, flags honoring our armed forces, and the flags of sovereign nations within Idaho.
• flag, military service flags, and the Basque flag, and providing clear enforcement through penalties
• flag?

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• While testifying, all witnesses will please remove their head coverings unless it is a military uniform
• For many military families, service-related sacrifice extends well beyond the veteran alone.
• Texas and Illinois are military-friendly.
• These companies flood platforms with targeted ads aimed at veterans and military families in Missouri
• We carried that flag, and we all still carry that flag. And we all still carry that flag.

Committee: House Veterans and Armed Forces

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• flown and retired in the same manner as the U.S. flag.
• And no such honor of retirement was awarded to the New Mexico flag with the Zia symbol.
• She spent hours over the past year researching the history of New Mexico and the flag.
• Just a quick question about the military.
• Is this the same manner in which they would dispose of the flag as well?

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• </c><00:01:47.520><c> of</c><00:01:47.680><c> the</c> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the I pledge
• House Bill 10 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. House Bill 419.
• House Bill 10 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. House Bill 419.
• c> and</c><01:45:56.480><c> Public</c> Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Veterans, Military Affairs

Keywords: Convene 00:00:00 Senate Message 00:04:59 Orders of the Day 00:06:19 Recess 00:06:38 Reconvene 01:11:12 HB 306 01:11:42 HB 34 01:14:19 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:16:25 Rep. Petrie Statements on Budget 01:16:42 Motions, Petitions, and Communications continued 01:23:50 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:36:28 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 01:38:52 ConC/Rules Report 01:45:18 Floor Amendments 01:46:21 Adjournment 01:46:32, 958, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag.
• When he came home, he brought military discipline and leadership into law enforcement.
• He brought military discipline and leadership into law enforcement.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• <00:01:33.600><c> allegiance</c><00:01:34.400><c> to</c><00:01:34.560><c> the</c><00:01:34.799><c> flag
• </c><00:01:35.600><c> of</c><00:01:35.759><c> the</c> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the I pledge
• allegiance to the flag of the United<00:01:36.320><c> States</c><00:01:36.720><c> of</c><00:01:36.960
• </c> Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Military Affairs, and Public Protection.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 06:30 Calendar/2nd Readings 07:18 Report of Committees 08:19 Orders of the Day 09:04 HB 96 09:16 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 15:21 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 21:24 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 23:35 ConC and Rules Report 31:06 Floor Amendments 32:42 Return to Rules Report 33:28 Adjournment 34:27, 958, all

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• Mark Alcott of Parker County to lead us in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
• Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee. Texas, one state under God, one.
• General Ramirez distinguished himself through a 31 year military career.
• commandant, General Ramirez oversaw the largest collegiate corps of cadets outside of the three military

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• morning by Senator Arreguín, after which please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
• God of all creation... ...allegiance to the flag.
• Please join me in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• Because he was a member of the military academy and then later the Army...

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• </c> welcome all the children of military welcome all the children of military families<00:21:41.200>
• </c> and the sacrifices that our military and the sacrifices that our military kids<00:22:18.800><c>
• </c><00:24:45.160><c> flown</c><00:24:45.480><c> at</c> And the flags will be flown at And the flags
• </c> my welcome to the purple military kids. my welcome to the purple military kids.
• </c> I myself was I'm a purple military kid. I myself was I'm a purple military kid.

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• The flag is on our jackets. There's so many patriotic colors. The flag is on our jackets.
• And as you can tell on his desk, we have the black flag.
• This is the military and veterans bill.
• Military leave expanded from 120 hours to 160 hours.
• This bill really represents so much for our veterans and our military, our National Guard.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
• Sierra Vista, he has had the opportunity to explore all of his interests through participation in flag
• Vista, he has given the opportunity to explore all of his interests through the participation, the flag
• In recognition of her leadership and dedication, Aria was named the 2026 Luke Air Force Base Military
• Youth of the Year and will represent Luke Air Force Base at the Arizona state-level Military Youth of

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. May Modi. A series of personal privilege introductions followed, including the Chief of Security, members of the Junior League of Phoenix, several Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year candidates, and a student guest. Members also read a proclamation honoring the Junior League of Phoenix for civic engagement and volunteer service. The chamber then handled several procedural matters, including a motion to not concur in Senate amendments to HB 2010 and appoint a conference committee. The House moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars and adopted recommendations on a number of Senate bills. On the first calendar, SB 1009, SB 1046, SB 1143, SB 1221 as amended, and SB 1613 were advanced, with SB 1221 receiving an Olson floor amendment. On the second calendar, SB 1013, SB 1338, SB 1540 as amended, and later SB 1121 as amended, SB 1318, SB 1549, and SB 1786 as amended were all reported do pass, while SB 1270, SB 1400, and SB 1582 were retained on the calendar. Several bills drew debate. SB 1013 prompted discussion over merit-based hiring and whether the bill’s exclusions of sexual orientation and gender identity were appropriate. SB 1540 drew criticism as special legislation favoring the fuel industry, while supporters said it was a fairer approach to theft penalties. SB 1121 was described as a bipartisan health-care worker safety measure addressing radiation exposure, though opponents called it a vendor-driven mandate. SB 1318 was presented as a cleanup bill to align breast cancer notification language with federal standards, and SB 1786 received a technical amendment. The House also passed SB 1113, SB 1193, SB 1448, and SB 1503 on third reading, with SB 1503 receiving the required three-quarters vote and emergency clause. The House appointed a conference committee on HB 2003, and adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• Sierra Vista, he has had the opportunity to explore all of his interests through participation in flag
• Vista, he has given the opportunity to explore all of his interests through the participation, the flag
• In recognition of her leadership and dedication, Aria was named the 2026 Luke Air Force Base Military
• Youth of the Year and will represent Luke Air Force Base at the Arizona state-level Military Youth of

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• like them with a detachable magazine and one or more military-style features that increase lethality
• These assault weapons were designed for the military to effectively kill as many people as possible as
• </c> enumerated semi-automatic military-style enumerated semi-automatic military-style weapons<00:03:
• style features that increase military style features that increase lethality<00:03:10.640><c> and</c
• </c><00:03:25.280><c> to</c> were designed for the military to were designed for the military to effectively

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• Excavator B shows up, they see markings in place, they see flags on site, and they. think we're good
• So I represent Military City USA in San Antonio, Bexar County.
• I leave the military.
• Perhaps we'd be able to share with Texas Veterans Commission and our military that's getting out.
• We do have civil engineers in the military as well. We have civil engineers.

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• This vulnerability could persist for years after the end of military service.
• According to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, transitioning military
• According to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, transitioning military
• They're actually allowing military medics to be LPNs.
• Sorry for those who are not military savvy.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its second public hearing of the 2025–26 session, with opening remarks from Chairs John Velis and Joe McGonagle outlining testimony on 20 House bills and 18 Senate bills. The hearing covered a wide range of veterans issues, including municipal veterans assistance funds, pension equity, expanding the Office of the Veterans Advocate, veterans service officer staffing, disability benefits eligibility, service dogs, POW tax relief, courtesy parking spaces, women veterans and motherhood, and workforce-related licensing and employment measures. Chairs emphasized the hybrid format, three-minute testimony limit, and written testimony process. Several bills drew support focused on expanding services and access. Representative Arena-DeRosa spoke for bills to broaden municipal veterans assistance funds to cover housing and legal expenses and to study enhanced pension equity for veterans, citing burn pit exposure and shorter life expectancy among veterans. Senator Fattman, Representative Peas, and Veterans Advocate Bob Notch supported bills expanding the Office of the Veterans Advocate to include active-duty service members and their families, arguing it would improve transition support, coordination with state agencies, and retention of military talent in Massachusetts. Representative Arriaga backed a bill to incentivize municipalities to provide full-time or regional veterans service officers and another to study the impact of combat on women veterans and motherhood. Representative Moulton/another sponsor also sought to exempt veterans’ disability payments from income calculations for other state benefits, and Representative Hong and Senator Scanlan supported a state service dog program, POW income tax relief, and courtesy retail parking spaces for veterans. Testimony also focused on workforce and claims-assistance issues. The Military Officers Association of America and James Keene urged passage of bills waiving duplicative education requirements so qualified veterans and military medics can become licensed practical nurses, arguing it would help address health care shortages and recognize military training. Brave Veterans Inc. called for a Veterans Research Trust Fund to protect data and program evaluation work during budget cuts. On claims assistance, one witness supported criminal penalties for unaccredited agents who charge veterans for VA claims help, while a private consulting firm opposed the bill, arguing it would restrict lawful speech and veterans’ choice and that existing federal and HERO Act safeguards already address abuses. The VFW strongly opposed paid claims consulting, said its accredited service officers provide free help statewide, and urged more public awareness of existing free services. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was
• Major Richard Star Act to ensure combat-wounded, medically retired service members receive full military
• There's a class of military veterans out there who, when they're medically retired and they go home before
• After his military service, he continued his legacy of ancestors by pursuing a career in agriculture

Bills: HB410 , HR310 , HR314 , HR316 , HR317 , HR321 , HR275 , HR276 , HR279 , HR282 , HR286 , HR289 , HR292 , HR295 , HR302 , HR319 , HR307 , HR273 , SCR59 , SCR61 , SCR62 , SCR68 , SCR69 , SCR70 , SCR54 , SCR55 , SCR64 , SCR75 , HCR32 , HB776 , HB42 , HB119 , HB159 , HB302 , HB1017 , HB1028 , SB217 , SB283 , HB953 , SB208 , HR74 , HB998 , HB901 , HR20 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HCR98 , HB284 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB625 , HB646 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1191 , HB1240 , HB1255 , SB82 , SB89 , SB97 , SB123 , SB237 , HB36 , HB74 , HB75 , HB258 , HB259 , HB414 , HB459 , HB784 , HB848 , HB956 , HB1095 , HB1220 , HB1252 , SB469 , SB479

Keywords: recording, privacy, notification, direct conversation, law enforcement, first responder, penalties, oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, the pledge, and a national anthem performance, then moved through several personal privileges and recognitions. Members welcomed a student cancer survivor and entrepreneur, Bella of Brave Bella Bead Company, and also recognized a new legislative assistant, a page leaving for college, and a resolution honoring National Mississippi River Day. The chamber also received conference committee reports and enrollment reports, and returned some previously failed measures to the calendar, including H.R. 119 and H.B. 410. The main floor action centered on a series of Senate concurrent resolutions, most of which were adopted overwhelmingly. These included SCR 59 on re-evaluating flood maps and insurance rates tied to the Comite River Diversion Canal, SCR 61 urging higher reimbursement for behavioral health crisis centers, SCR 62 calling for review of school-zone safety and speed limits, SCR 68 creating a blockchain and digital innovation task force, SCR 69 encouraging continued research to reduce sugarcane burning, SCR 70 supporting the Major Richard Star Act for medically retired combat-wounded veterans, SCR 54 supporting the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act, SCR 55 designating the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose, SCR 64 creating a construction manager-at-risk task force, SCR 75 studying a Louisiana maneuvers museum and trail, and SCR 80 creating a task force on the minimum foundation program and long-term teacher pay funding. Most passed with little or no opposition, with SCR 84 on earthquake seismic activity in several parishes amended to adjust task force membership before final adoption. The House also heard a personal privilege statement honoring the late Ponder P.C. Clinton Jr., a noted Black farmer, cattleman, and community leader in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove neighborhood, and expressed condolences to his family. Later, members received a hurricane-season reminder from Rep. Jay Galle about disaster response procedures and the need to work through parish emergency offices. The transcript ends as the House moves into additional concurrent resolutions returned from the Senate with amendments.