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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: New Data Supporting Minnesota’s Equal Rights Amendment - 02/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Last week my community observed Tu Bishvat, the day on the Jewish calendar where we celebrate the new
- It seems strange to celebrate spring, but even today the trees are indeed producing sap on the inside
- Last week my community observed Tu Bishvat, the day on the Jewish calendar where we celebrate the new
- It seems strange to celebrate spring, but even today the trees are indeed producing sap on the inside
- </c><00:10:32.800><c> and</c><00:10:33.000><c> protecting</c> about celebrating and protecting about
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 7th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, that's what California's first people are going through and experiencing day in and day out.
- Feeling the pain and the loss each and every day.
- Every day you do nothing is a day you side with the predator. We remember their names.
- We're now moving to the second-day consent calendar.
- Larry and I, Larry Jr. and I, were born one day apart. We lost our dads two days apart, both 82.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then moved through a large daily file of bills and resolutions. Early procedural motions were adopted, including re-referrals and a motion to allow the Appropriations Committee to notice SB 73, which passed 46-15. Members also introduced several guests, including young legislators, schoolchildren, a championship girls’ basketball team, realtors, and CASA advocates.
On the floor, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1389, a tribal gaming compact urgency bill for the Yurok Tribe, which passed 55-0 on the urgency and measure. The body then passed a series of bills on topics including trespass enforcement (AB 1632), pest control fees (AB 2380), county investment authority (AB 2080), pupil achievement gap reporting (AB 2149), transit board stipends (AB 1625), e-filing for workplace violence restraining orders (AB 2179), election eligibility restrictions for registered sex offenders (AB 2753), juvenile firearm possession and deferred entry of judgment (AB 2636), court access and First Amendment issues (AB 1544), physician medical record integrity (AB 1637), forced marriage protections (AB 2534), and local authority to restrict under-12 e-bike use in San Mateo County (AB 2595). Most of these measures passed with little or no opposition, with votes ranging from 53-0 to 63-0.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 173, reaffirming California’s sister-state relationship with Jalisco, Mexico, after adding 50 coauthors. Later, it adopted ACR 163 designating May as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Month after extensive testimony from the author and multiple caucus members emphasizing the crisis, data gaps, tribal sovereignty, and the need for more resources and action; 64 coauthors were added before the resolution passed by voice vote. The chamber likewise adopted ACR 180 designating Compost Awareness Week and ACR 182 establishing Youth Mental Health Awareness Week, both after coauthor roll calls and voice votes.
The day concluded with urgent action on AB 108, which provides up to $25 million in one-time emergency bridge funding for distressed hospitals facing imminent closure. Members from both parties spoke in support, citing rural access, prior hospital closures, and the need to protect community health care; the bill passed 59-0 and was sent to the Governor immediately. The Assembly then handled consent calendar items, heard an adjournment in memory for labor leader Larry Mazzola Sr., and adjourned until Monday, May 11 at 1 p.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So today's the day we introduce the pages.
- So please welcome, and this is a Pace City Day.
- So, we've gone from, at once, it was 120 days; now that's...
- Been almost cut in half down to 75 days.
- They live with the orphaned well or an abandoned well every day.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We all know when Memorial Day is and Veterans Day is. Constitution Day is September 17th.
- </c><01:22:46.520><c> but</c><01:22:46.679><c> the</c> day to be citizenship day but the day to be citizenship
- So here we are: American Day, Citizenship Day, Constitution Day.
- </c> Day so here we are American day Day so here we are American day citizenship<01:23:31.040><c> day
- So I just want everybody knows Veterans Day, everybody knows Memorial Day.
Committee:
Senate Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A day that should have been full of celebration and joy.
- A day that should have been full of celebration and joy.
- Wasn't even two days after graduation.
- This is the day of action. Take a position.
- We are winding down for the day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/30/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will read the journal of the preceding day.
- Journal of the House, 94th Session, 2025, 27th legislative day, St.
- bringing the entire community together bringing the entire community together in<00:07:52.319><c> celebration
- </c><00:07:52.800><c> of</c><00:07:53.039><c> autism</c><00:07:53.599><c> acceptance</c> in celebration
- of autism acceptance in celebration of autism acceptance month<00:07:54.800><c> leads</c><00:07:55.120
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-22 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A doctor of the day is Dr.
- Senators, most of you know it's a big day for someone in Senate District 1.
- Senators, most of you know it's a big day for somebody in Senate District 1.
- Without objection, the Senate is now adjourned for the day.
- Without objection, the Senate is now adjourned for the day.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions recognizing Dr. Thomas Clem as Doctor of the Day and a YMCA delegation, including Youth and Government students, in the gallery. Senators also noted the YMCA’s 175th anniversary and its community service, and later offered birthday wishes to the President.
The chamber then took up several special-order bills. SB 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 session’s enacted statute materials; SB 102 removed provisions that had been repealed or expired; and SB 104 served as the general reviser’s bill, deleting obsolete language, updating cross-references, and correcting drafting errors. All three passed 36-0. The Senate also passed SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which reduces district-level requirements, expands teacher apprenticeship and certification flexibility, streamlines assessments and budgeting, and adjusts VPK and facility-planning rules; Senator Simon said the goal was to reduce burdens while maintaining accountability.
The Senate further passed SB 7010, allowing state and local deferred compensation plans to offer Roth post-tax contributions in addition to pre-tax options. Senator Mayfield explained the bill would give DFS and local governments authority to add that option. The chamber also withdrew SB 1720, relating to public school personnel compensation, from further consideration. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules so all bills passed that day could be immediately certified to the House, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Joining us today are librarians from all over the state as we celebrate Maryland Library Day.
- single day.
- </c> day. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. day. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
- </c> recognizing and celebrating the recognizing and celebrating the exceptional<00:08:36.959><c> Steven
- Have a wonderful day, everyone.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 17 (1-30-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These are complicated days, Lord, with issues that challenge days, Lord, with issues that challenge all
- </c> do that every year, Military Kids Day. do that every year, Military Kids Day.
- , it's a great day and, um, a lot of day, it's a great day and, um, a lot of fun.<00:23:58.480><c> But
- </c> do make sacrifices every day. Thank you. do make sacrifices every day. Thank you.
- And that takes a special days.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- The actual centennial celebration birthday is November 11, 2026.
- We've already got that, and then they'd be in production actual centennial and then be celebrated for
- This is a generational celebration, and we want not just sell them this year but many years to come.
- My whole day has been like the 18th Monday. My apologies.
Committee:
House Transportation
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, December 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- With her historic donations every day.
- Let us celebrate the this in Savannah.
- </c><03:01:50.240><c> the</c> colleagues, obviously celebrating the colleagues, obviously celebrating
- </c> and celebrating the Christmas season. and celebrating the Christmas season.
- </c> will no doubt one day come to an end. will no doubt one day come to an end.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (04/24/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:16:36.480><c> with</c> Granite State to observe the day with Granite State to observe the day
- </c> health day? health day? It<01:17:48.560><c> says</c><01:17:48.880><c> October.
- </c><01:25:31.840><c> in</c> international one that's celebrated in international one that's celebrated
- So, uh, I think we're celebrating Children's Environmental Health Day as much as it needs to be.
- Children's we're celebrating Children's Environmental<03:06:50.319><c> Health</c><03:06:50.560><c> Day
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 94, which would prohibit municipal amendments to the state building code and move New Hampshire toward a more uniform statewide code. Senator McConi and several supporters, including the Josiah Barlo Center for Public Policy, the State Fire Marshal, the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire, and the New Hampshire Homebuilders Association, argued that local variations create confusion, raise housing costs, and make compliance harder for builders operating in multiple towns. The Fire Marshal said the goal is a single state building and fire code with only limited administrative amendments at the local level, not technical changes, and noted that municipalities could still seek exceptions through the Building Code Review Board if needed. The chair explained that a similar House bill was already moving forward with fire code and administrative amendment language, and members agreed that retaining SB 94 would avoid conflicting bills. The committee then voted to retain SB 94 by roll call, 13-0, with no minority report.
The committee then took up Senate Bill 30, which would designate the Virginia opossum as New Hampshire’s state marsupial. Senator Fenton presented the bill as a light-hearted measure inspired by Chesterfield School fourth graders, who had submitted written testimony and supported the idea. Members discussed the bill in a humorous but mostly supportive way, with one member objecting that it trivialized the legislature, while others said it could help engage students in the legislative process. The committee voted ought to pass on SB 30, 11-2, and agreed to place it on consent with no minority report.
Later, the committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 95, concerning youth camp cabins and state fire/building codes. Senator McConi said the bill would exempt new residential cabins in youth recreation camps from sprinkler requirements and allow them to omit electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems, while requiring any such systems that are present to comply with state code. He said the measure was intended to resolve recurring interpretation problems that have caused expense and uncertainty for camp owners, and he praised work with the Fire Marshal’s office to reach a workable compromise. Representative Schmidt asked about cabin sizes and whether larger cabins with multiple occupants would still be safe; the senator explained that camps typically use counselors, drills, and supervision, and that the people behind him could answer more detailed questions. The transcript cuts off before the hearing concludes or any vote is taken on SB 95.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 4, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> day</c><00:42:14.960><c> trips</c> celebrations.
- There are day trips celebrations.
- We cannot celebrate Marshia P. women. We cannot celebrate Marshia P.
- </c> In 60 days, we found out who was next. In 60 days, we found out who was next.
- I mean, I was here that day. 6 riers? I mean, I was here that day.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, today, we have LGBTQ Day in front of you.
- Um, Madam Chair and Senators, this is a day of observance every 60-day session.
- It is going to be right alongside African American Day, Hispanic Culture Day, and AAPI Native Hawaiian
- Day.
- . as much with African American Day as with Ag Day.
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/03/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There is nothing more New York than that, so on a day where we celebrate sneakers and a day we celebrate
- There is nothing more New York than that, so on a day where we celebrate sneakers and a day we celebrate
- THERE IS NOTHING MORE NEW YORK THAN THAT SO ON A DAY WHERE WE CELEBRATE SNEAKERS AND DAY WE CELEBRATE
- Since 1972, National Hunting and Fishing Day was established to celebrate and to recognize many contributions
- Since 1972, National Hunting and Fishing Day was established to celebrate and to recognize many contributions
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the journal, and then moved through a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills for third reading. The chamber also received and accepted a Finance Committee report on nominations for Kathleen Mosier as Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Terrence O’Leary as Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and John Kagia as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management. All three nominees were confirmed, with Mosier and O’Leary confirmed unanimously and Kagia confirmed 57-1, with Senator Walczyk voting no.
The Senate adopted previously approved resolutions recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and mourning the death of Susan Irene Wright of Harlem. Senators Brisport and Bottcher spoke at length in support of Pride Month, emphasizing LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and ongoing threats to the trans community. On the Susan Wright resolution, Senators Cleare, Bailey, and Bottcher praised her community leadership, philanthropy, and family legacy, and Assembly Member Jordan Wright was recognized in the chamber.
The body then considered and passed many bills on the calendar, including measures on insurance, environmental conservation, public health, education, business law, labor, social services, highway law, and local tax exemptions. Several bills drew brief explanations of vote, including a measure to end higher insurance premiums for widows, a bill to prohibit correctional facilities from denying visitation because of menstrual products or IUDs, and a Medicaid-related bill to expand access to blood pressure monitors for pregnant people. Most bills passed with broad support, though some had notable opposition from a small group of senators.
Late in the session, the Senate took up a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting. Senator Stewart-Cousins sponsored the measure, and Senator Walczyk questioned it extensively, arguing voters had previously approved an independent redistricting process and objecting to changes that would remove the Legislature’s two-thirds map-approval requirement and alter the commission’s role. The sponsor said the changes were needed in response to aggressive partisan redistricting in other states and would still require voter ratification in future sessions. The transcript ends during that debate, with no final vote on the amendment shown.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 8th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If there is no objection, one matter will be taken out of the orders of the day: An act establishing
- If there is no objection, one matter will be taken out of the orders of the day: An act establishing
- If there is no objection, one matter will be taken out of the orders of the day: An act providing for
- It will be printed permanently in the archives so that you can celebrate.
- Make sure you come back to the Senate next year so we can celebrate you again.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution congratulating Douglas Fire Chief John J. Perna on his retirement. It then took up several local and personnel-related bills on third reading, including sick leave banks for Shannon Manning of the Trial Court and Stephanie Rivera of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office; both were amended to add emergency preambles and passed to be engrossed. The Senate also passed to be engrossed bills concerning special meetings of the Holyoke City Council, the Reading town charter, and a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for North Attleboro, and ordered a Fall River land conveyance bill to third reading.
The chamber also paused for a personal privilege recognition honoring Canton High School’s state champion teams. Senators and guests celebrated the school’s 2025 Division II golf champions, Division II boys hockey champions, and Division III girls track and field champions, along with coaches and school officials, with remarks praising their accomplishments and community support.
Later, the Senate considered a House bill creating a temporary summer 2026 pilot allowing municipalities to extend liquor license hours and permit public consumption in designated districts. A reporting requirement amendment offered by Senator Tarr was adopted, the bill was ordered to third reading, and it was passed to be engrossed. The House then returned the bill with a further amendment, which the Senate concurred in. The Senate also suspended rules and referred a Newton pension obligation bonds bill to the committees on municipalities and regional government. Finally, the Senate adopted the emergency preamble for the liquor-license pilot bill, passed it to be enacted, and adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 8th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If there is no objection, one matter will be taken out of the orders of the day: an act establishing
- If there is no objection, one matter will be taken out of the orders of the day: an act establishing
- If there is no objection, one matter will be taken out of the orders of the day: an act providing for
- It will be printed permanently in the archives so that you can celebrate.
- Make sure you come back to the Senate next year so we can celebrate you again.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Education Policy Committee approves bill to repeal ethnic studies requirements 2/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to know the glory of D-Day and celebrate that, but we also need to know about Japanese internment
- We need to know the glory of D-Day and celebrate that, but we also need to know about Japanese internment
- We need to know the glory of D-Day and celebrate that, but we also need to know about Japanese internment
- We need to know the glory of D-Day and celebrate that, but we also need to know about Japanese internment
- We need to know the glory of D-Day and celebrate that, but we also need to know about Japanese internment
Summary:
House File 29 was heard in committee as a proposal to suspend adoption of the revised social studies standards, push implementation to 2030-31, repeal the requirement to embed ethnic studies across all standards, and cancel related appropriations. The bill sponsor argued Minnesota schools should focus on basic academic achievement and that ethnic studies requirements add burdens and distract from reading, math, and science. The chair moved the bill to the Committee on Education Finance after opening the hearing and then took extensive public testimony.
Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters of HF 29, including Katherine Kersten, Deanna Moose, Kendall Qualls, Hillary Swanson, and Diane Smith, argued the ethnic studies framework is ideological, overly focused on race, insufficiently transparent, and costly in professional development time; several said it would divide students or burden teachers. Some supporters also claimed the standards or framework promote activism, critical race theory, or racial stratification. Opponents, including Mark Westfall, Crystal Johnson, Jim Grathwol, Marcus Penny, Claude Sigman, and Courtney Major, said the standards are inclusive, research-based, and designed to help students understand multiple perspectives, civic life, and the contributions of diverse Minnesotans. They emphasized that ethnic studies can improve engagement, critical thinking, and representation, and that teachers should be trusted to implement the standards.
No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided. The only formal action noted was the chair’s motion to re-refer House File 29 to the Committee on Education Finance.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- :11.440><c> simply</c><00:07:11.840><c> admire</c> we celebrate Hanukkah or simply admire we celebrate
- </c> this the busing in the middle of day this the busing in the middle of day doesn't<00:53:47.040><
- Not for a few hours, not for a day, for several days.
- Not for a few hours, not for a day, for several days.
- Not for a few hours, not for a day, for several days.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, what legislative day is this? I think... oh, the seventh. Seventh legislative day, yes sir.
- That's how it starts off every day, but some days I guess we just don't quite get where we need to get
- I think they put their lives on the line every day. I don't disagree. the line every day.
- Like next Tuesday is Space Day, so we're going to be doing a bill that will start the day dealing with
- This isn't about me or an individual; it is about the citizens who continue day in and day out to not