Video & Transcript Research : 'missing persons'
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AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Justine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman-Madison, Mr. Elliot, Miss Figures, Mr. Gavan, Mr. Gudger, Mr.
- Wagner, Miss Weaver, Mr. Williams, Mr. Woods. Mr. Justine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman, Mr.
- Wagner, Miss<00:49:18.800>
Weaver. Miss Weaver. Miss Weaver. - Chesteen, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman-Madison, Mr. Elliott, Miss Figures, Mr. Givhan, Mr.
- Chain, Miss<02:43:39.040>
Coleman, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman, Miss<02:43:41.840>Coleman
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber also recognized guests, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and employees of the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. A senator then delivered a Black History Month-style presentation highlighting James Weldon Johnson, A. Philip Randolph, Jan E. Matzeliger, and Percy Lavon Julian for their contributions to civil rights, labor, industry, and science.
The Senate received House messages referring two Archives and History board appointments to the Committee on Confirmations, then took up numerous committee reports. Several bills from Finance and Taxation, Judiciary, Education Policy, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Healthcare, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs, State Government Affairs, and Local Legislation received favorable reports, some with amendments or substitutes, and were advanced to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The chamber also recommitted Senate Bill 266 to the Tourism Committee.
The Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Llaya McNair to the Alabama Trust Fund Board, several members to the Credit Union Administration Board, and Elizabeth Smithart, Leslie Sanders, and Wayne Sers to the Alabama State Board of Human Resources. It then adopted several resolutions, including commendations and memorials, such as resolutions honoring Mary Francis Holland, the Stanhope Elmore boys bowling team, and Alicia Cannon for more than 50 years of service to the Alabama judicial system. The Senate also adopted a resolution creating the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety, after discussion about its purpose, membership, and duties; an amendment to the commission resolution was adopted before the resolution itself was adopted.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Data Practices 1/22/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I might suggest a number six as search for a missing person.
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that <01:18:23.199>doesn't - Um, with respect to search for a missing person, I'm open to that.
- we have a missing person and we can we have a missing person and we can specifically<01:25:35.280
- <01:26:51.600>
person, <01:26:52.560>um in the case of a missing person, um in the
Summary:
The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options.
The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules.
During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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IN
Transcript Highlights:
- And so I couldn't be here on Tuesday, and I missed that vote.
- Senator Poll for a point of personal privilege. Thank you, Mr.
- And I'm going to miss all of you guys that are retiring.
- And I'm going to miss all of you guys that are retiring.
- It's also deeply personal. Some among us carry forward... It's also deeply personal.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Codify 'kickbacks' in state law 3/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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would probably a common sense person would probably a common sense person would - Miss<00:10:28.880>
Miss <00:10:29.080>Sunderman. - [laughter] Miss Sunderman. Miss Sunderman. Mr.
- [laughter] Miss<00:17:59.480>
Sunderman. Miss Sunderman. Miss Sunderman. - Miss<00:19:13.480>
Sunderman.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 4566, authored by Representative Franssen, which responds to a recent Office of the Legislative Auditor report on alleged kickbacks in the early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention (EIBDI) program. Franssen said the bill would require DHS to use expedited rulemaking to clearly include kickbacks in the definition of fraud and would allow the department to withhold or reduce payments when there is a verified credible allegation of fraud, arguing this would protect taxpayer dollars and address a fraud scheme that she said cost about $20 million. Former Representative Matt Dean testified in support, saying the OLA report confirmed kickbacks existed and that the bill would give DHS clearer authority to stop them and pursue those involved.
Members raised several technical questions about how the bill interacts with existing state and federal law, including whether it overlaps with the illegal remuneration definition enacted last session, whether it could sweep in federal safe-harbor exceptions, and whether it would expand the scope of the anti-kickback rules. Nonpartisan staff said the bill cites existing definitions in Minnesota law, but also noted that the federal-law impact would need further review. Representative Noor emphasized keeping the credible-allegation language separate from the illegal-remuneration provisions to avoid unintended consequences, and Representative Fisher asked about differences from similar language in another bill; staff said the drafting differences could be reconciled.
Representative Jacob cited the OLA report’s conclusion that DHS already had authority to act on kickback allegations without legislative changes, while Representative Gander and Dean argued that even small kickbacks can drive much larger improper provider costs. After questions were closed, Representative Franssen renewed her motion to lay House File 4566 over for possible inclusion, and the motion prevailed.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Chesteen Miss Coleman-Madison Mr. Elliott Miss Figures Mr. Givan Mr. Givan Mr. Gudger Mr.
- Waggoner Miss Weaver Mr.
- Chesteen Miss Coleman-Madison Mr. Chesteen Miss Coleman-Madison Mr. Elliott Miss Figures Mr.
- Waggoner Miss Weaver Mr. Williams Mila Calhoun is confirmed.
- President, I'm yielding back to him, you know, because I... that's your personal... Personal stuff.
Bills:
SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28
Keywords:
bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (7-24-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that as you pointed out, Miss Dum, the application of this statute is only to persons who are
- >> Miss Mitchell, do you have anything?
- forward against those types of persons. forward against those types of persons.
- because sometimes obviously the person because sometimes obviously the person committed<00:53:11.040
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Dum, <00:53:47.119>the you pointed out, Miss Dum, the you pointed out, Miss
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes of its June 10, 2025 meeting and then heard testimony on House Bill 198, “Angela’s Law,” sponsored by Representative Samara Hein. The bill would add a new aggravating circumstance in death-penalty cases when an offender abuses the corpse of a kidnapping or murder victim by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse, or sexual contact. Representative Hein and the victim’s parents described the case that prompted the proposal, saying the current law did not allow the conduct to be treated as an aggravating factor because the sexual act occurred after death. They emphasized that the bill would not require a death sentence or life without parole, but would give judges and juries another sentencing factor to consider.
Doug and Angela Kerr gave emotional testimony about their daughter’s murder and said the current sentencing options were inadequate given the facts of the case. Several members expressed sympathy and supported the bill’s purpose. Senator Wheeler said the measure would signal that the Commonwealth will not tolerate such conduct, and Representative Petrie said he supported the concept but urged careful drafting so the language would not be too narrow or unintentionally reach co-conspirators or others whose conduct differed from the principal offender.
The committee then received an informational presentation on KRS Chapter 202C from Judge Lisa Payne Jones and Shauna Mitchell of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health. They explained that 202C was enacted in 2021 to address a gap in Kentucky’s civil commitment laws for defendants found incompetent to stand trial after serious offenses. The presentation outlined the process: a Commonwealth’s attorney must file a petition for qualifying offenses, an evidentiary hearing must be held quickly, and if the respondent is found by a preponderance of the evidence to have committed the offense, a commitment hearing follows with a higher burden of proof. They also described the 2024 amendment changing the commitment criteria from requiring all four factors to only one, and noted the statute’s review-hearing schedule and the availability of later review if circumstances change or new evidence emerges.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Forgive me, I barely missed it.
- I can't imagine that a person would say, well, A person toward diversion.
- the person will appear in court.
- Has anyone missed any votes?
- Has anyone missed any votes?
Summary:
The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on criminal justice, public safety, and detention-related issues. SB 498 by Senator Becker would make electronic messaging free for incarcerated people in CDCR facilities and end 15-minute limits on voice calls; the author and supporters argued it would strengthen family ties and rehabilitation, while no opposition testified. SB 953 by Senator Niello would require two DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases even when diversion is granted; victims’ family members and law enforcement groups supported it as an accountability measure, while the ACLU and Debt-Free Justice California opposed it, arguing diversion should remain an incentive for rehabilitation and safer roads. The committee also heard SB 1306 by Senator Cortese, which would align state law with federal exemptions for certain GBL-containing chemical mixtures used in semiconductor manufacturing; the author and SEMI said it would reduce unnecessary regulation and protect California’s semiconductor industry, and there was no opposition testimony.
Members also considered SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost. The author and supporters described high prices for basic necessities and poor conditions in private detention centers, while no opposition witnesses appeared. SB 691 by Senator Wahab would require law enforcement body-camera policies to include a process for EMS personnel to request redaction of recordings before public release when patients are receiving medical treatment; supporters said it would protect patient privacy, while the Sheriff’s Association opposed it as duplicative and potentially confusing. SB 562 by Senator Ashby would allow partial refunds of bail bond premiums when charges are not filed or are dropped early; supporters framed it as a fairness measure for low-income families, while bail industry representatives and victims’ advocates warned it could discourage bail agents from posting bonds and could affect domestic violence cases.
The committee also took up several additional measures on consent or with no opposition testimony, including AB 2796, SB 891, SB 1012, and SB 1143. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 953, SB 1306, and SB 941, and to move SB 498, SB 691, and SB 562 forward as well, with some votes initially held open for absent members. Several bills were pulled by their authors and not heard, including SB 1004, SB 1208, SB 1338, and SB 1401. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning until the following week.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Miss Dangle did a great job walking through this bill on Tuesday.
- Seeing none, Miss Stenklevitz will take the roll on the A5 amendment.
- I know that we had not personally.
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a <00:37:08.600>complaint that person would file a complaint that person would - Seeing none, Miss Ten Kovich will take the<01:18:29.400>
roll.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 031 Feb 14th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We will miss Representative Suckla today. Thank you, Representative, for filling in.
- <00:24:38.159>
Glenda <00:24:38.880>Strong by the Black Caucus, Miss Glenda Strong - Representative Joseph, may I ask that Miss Robinson stand and have the members recognize her?
- Minister Robinson, will you please stand and please, members, recognize Miss Robinson?
- But this coming week, it'll be in person across the street on Wednesday morning on the 18th, LSBA.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal from February 12 as corrected, and heard several announcements and recognitions. Representative Joseph introduced the day’s “hidden figure,” Glenda Strong Robinson, a Boulder civil rights and faith leader, who was recognized by the chamber. Members also received announcements about an upcoming water education event, the Senate memorial for Senator Winter, scheduled duress alarm installations in member offices, and the House closure on Monday, February 16, for Presidents Day.
Committee reports were received from Education and Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources. The Education Committee reported House Bill 1029 favorably to Appropriations and House Bill 1090 with amendments and a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole. The Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee reported House Bill 1034 with amendments and a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole. The chief clerk also noted a printing report.
The House then introduced three bills: House Bill 1210, concerning limiting the use of intimate personal data to make inferences affecting a person’s financial position; House Bill 1211, concerning regulation of broadband services by the Public Utilities Commission; and House Bill 1212, concerning the authority to carry a handgun. Each was assigned to the appropriate committee. The chamber then adjourned until Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 27th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So now I'm nine months in without an HR person.
- That person about a month or two ago.
- and Murdered Indigenous Persons Task Force.
- So that we instantly know that that person has gone missing.
- As you just spoke earlier, not every person who's missing is a victim, but it does not take away from
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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would clothing that a reasonable person would clothing that a reasonable person - Uh, the man was exquisitely dressed, and I knew him personally.
- He was a good man, and uh, we're going to miss him.
- She was a kind person, a nice person, a good legislator, and we'll miss her. Thank you.
- She was a kind person, a nice person, a good legislator, and we'll miss her. Thank you.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 11th, 2026 at 11:30 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Those officers handle domestic violence calls, child abuse cases, mental health crises, missing persons
- About removal of the domestic violence and missing persons requirements.
- And so I still want to understand why we are removing training for domestic violence and missing persons
- Domestic violence, child abuse, ensuring child safety, missing persons, tourniquet and trauma, handling
- , and use of force without neck restraints. child safety, missing persons, tourniquet trauma, handling
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary (7-24-25) - reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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who of this statute is only to persons who of this statute is only to persons - These are personal stories. These are people that have been personally affected by eminent domain.
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been <01:06:51.039>personally pe people that have been personally the <01:16:04.880>Institute Miss Kilo represented by the Institute Miss Kilo represented- Um thank you Miss Steele and this topic. Um thank you Miss Steele and Mr.<01:42:04.480>
Vanmeer.
Keywords:
This meeting was split into two parts due to a technical issue. This is the complete meeting pulled from backups.
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:01
24RS HB198: “Angela’s Law”: 00:01:22
KRS Chapter 202C: 00:11:50
Eminent Domain: 00:54:35, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the June 10, 2025 minutes, then took up House Bill 198, Angela’s Law, sponsored by Representative Samara Heavrin. The bill would add a new aggravating circumstance in death-penalty cases when an offender abuses the corpse of a kidnapping or murder victim by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse, or sexual contact. Representative Heavrin and the victim’s parents described the underlying case and argued the current law does not adequately account for postmortem sexual abuse, leaving the offender parole-eligible despite the family’s view that the conduct warranted harsher punishment. Several members expressed sympathy and support, and one member suggested the proposal should be drafted carefully so it would apply broadly enough to cover co-conspirators or multiple offenders. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then heard an informational presentation on KRS Chapter 202C from Judge Lisa Payne Jones and Shauna Mitchell of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health. They explained that Chapter 202C, enacted in 2021 to close a gap in the civil-commitment statutes, applies to respondents found incompetent to stand trial who are charged with qualifying serious offenses such as capital offenses, certain Class A and Class B felonies causing death or serious injury, rape in the first degree, or sodomy in the first degree. The process begins with a Commonwealth’s petition, followed by a prompt evidentiary hearing, appointment of a guardian ad litem, and then a commitment hearing if the offense is proven.
The presenters outlined the procedural standards and recent statutory changes. At the evidentiary hearing, the Commonwealth must prove the charged offense by a preponderance of the evidence before a judge, with the respondent able to present defenses; if the Commonwealth fails, the respondent must be released. If the case proceeds, the commitment hearing requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt of at least one involuntary-commitment criterion, and the hearing may be before a jury if requested. They noted that a 2024 amendment changed the commitment criteria from requiring all four factors to only one, and added language about recent criminal behavior and prior involuntary hospitalizations under Chapters 202A or 202B. If commitment is ordered, the respondent is placed in a designated forensic psychiatric facility, currently KCPC.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair Hooper, I'm going to miss you a lot. Chair Hooper, I'm going to miss you a lot.
- I will miss you a lot. We will miss also Senator Polsky.
- The person that I'm looking around the room and missing right now is Andrew McIntosh.
- I'm going to miss you as well.
- You, sir, are going to be missed. I'll miss you.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Alon for personal privilege. Thank you, Mr. President.
- The Watermelon Festival Junior Miss Queen Isabella Eichard.
- And the Watermelon Festival Young Miss Mabel and Johnson.
- Jackson Andrews, a personal privilege. Bruce, on personal privilege. Good afternoon, members.
- Senator Meisel for personal privilege. Senator Myzel for personal privilege. Thank you, Mr.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- charged with a uh it's a personal charged with a uh it's a personal property<00:48:55.119>
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- Are there any questions for Miss Middlebrook? Seeing none, we turn to Miss Lane.
- Miss paa can go back to the previous Miss paa can go back to the previous version<01:06:04.720>
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Summary:
The committee met to hear a presentation from the Commissioner of Revenue on Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan’s tax proposal, with members told no public testimony would be taken because bill language was not yet available. The commissioner said the proposal would lower the statewide sales tax rate by 0.75 percentage points while expanding sales tax to selected professional services such as legal, brokerage, banking, and accounting, with several carve-outs. He emphasized that the plan would not add business-to-business sales taxes, arguing that taxing business inputs leads to tax pyramiding and higher hidden consumer costs.
The commissioner said the rate cut would be the first sales tax rate cut in state history and estimated it at about $95 million annually, while the service expansions would raise about $203 million to $205 million annually, for a net increase of roughly $110 million per year. He said the proposal is part of the governor’s broader budget, which he described as addressing long-term structural deficits and funding other priorities such as an R&D credit, an expanded sustainable aviation fuel credit, fraud prevention, and service-member retention bonuses. He also said the carve-outs and exemptions would be reflected in the revenue estimate.
Members questioned whether the proposal was truly a tax cut or instead a tax increase, and several asked for a revenue-neutral rate if all or more services were taxed. One member raised concerns about how pro bono legal work with a fee would be treated, and another asked about possible streamlining issues and whether fees are treated as taxes in statute. The commissioner said a fee would be taxable depending on the arrangement and that the department would review the language carefully once drafted. He also said the department would provide more detailed estimates later, including what the rate would be if the tax were made revenue neutral. No votes or formal actions were taken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that person in that attack. that person in that attack.
- This person is armed.
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Whan. >> Miss Whan. >> Miss Whan. - Thanks, >> Miss<01:09:43.679>
Whan. >> Miss Whan. >> Miss Whan.
Keywords:
firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Chestine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman Madison, Mr. Elliot, Miss Figures, Mr. Gavan, Mr. Gudger, Mr.
- Chestine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman Madison, Mr. Elliot, Miss Figures, Mr. Gavan, Mr. Gudger, Mr.
- Miss Colvin, along with Arula Browder, Miss Colvin, along with Arula Browder, Susie McDonald, and Mary
- a picture display dedicated to Miss a picture display dedicated to Miss Kulvin<00:28:35.679>
- greatest achievement in her life, Miss greatest achievement in her life, Miss Kovven<00:29:19.520
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received several House Joint Resolutions: HJR 2 and HJR 3 to notify the governor that the legislature is in session and to escort the governor to the joint session, HJR 4 mourning the death of Howard Sanderford, and HJR 5 mourning the death of Samuel Allen Harper. Each was taken up by suspension of the rules and adopted without objection.
Committee reports followed, with multiple Senate bills receiving favorable reports and being advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day. Reported bills included SB 20, 30, 31, and 41 from Judiciary; SB 19 from Banking and Insurance; SB 12, 28, 35, 42, 93, and 134 from County and Municipal Government; a large group of fiscal and economic development bills including SB 54, 77, 78, 89, 100-103, 113, 122, 126, 127, 128, and 136; and SB 32, 33, 55, 70, 108, 114, and 118 from Veterans and Military Affairs. Several of these reports included amendments, and all were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day.
In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted SJR 6 honoring former Representative Brian Melton Jr., SJR 7 supporting federal voting rights legislation including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, SJR 8 naming the Lamar Harrison Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Wilmer, and SJR 9 honoring Samuel Allen Harper. The chamber then adopted SJR 10, a lengthy resolution celebrating the life of Claudette Colvin, with remarks from Senators Figures and Coleman emphasizing her civil rights legacy and the impact of her refusal to give up her bus seat at age 15. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 8:30 a.m. the next day.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 11, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Lampin is someone who is going to be missed greatly. I will miss... ...events together.
- And I urge you to keep Miss Lampin, Miss Dorothy Lamin, in prayer, and the kids and the grandkids and
- Now, you don't have to agree with a person to understand that brilliance of the person.
- Uh, these animals are not persons.
- Uh, these persons, after we Uh, these persons, after we ended the enslavement of these persons, then