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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Fri Apr 17, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 46

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is Janette's birthday today.
  • I want to wish her a happy birthday and welcome to your House of Representatives.
  • It<00:12:39.240><c> is</c><00:12:39.360><c> Janette's</c><00:12:39.720><c> birthday</c><00:12:40.080>
  • </c> It is Janette's birthday today. It is Janette's birthday today.
  • </c><00:12:42.680><c> and</c> I want to wish her a happy birthday and I want to wish her a happy birthday
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/26/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • About two weeks ago, my assistant had a birthday, and I missed it.
  • Today is Representative Aguilar's birthday.
  • And I want to wish him best wishes on his 31st birthday.
  • It is her eighth birthday, so happy birthday, baby.
  • Happy birthday.
Keywords: 1182, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jan 12th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a couple of birthdays, not exactly today, but a belated birthday to Senator Wahab and an early
  • birthday to Senator Smallwood-Cuevas.
  • Happy birthday to both of you. And shall we sing them happy birthday? Oh, maybe not.
  • Somehow, President skipped my birthday.
  • My birthday is officially on my driver license of January 15th.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 106 by Senator Choi, which designates January 13, 2026 as Korean American Day in California. Senator Choi and many members spoke in support, highlighting the history of Korean immigration, the contributions of Korean Americans in business, public service, culture, education, health care, and civic life, and the significance of Korean American communities across the state. Several members also shared personal and district-specific examples, including Koreatown, the Korean Friendship Bell, Pachappa Camp in Riverside, and Korean American organizations and businesses affected by the recent wildfires. The resolution was adopted on a 38-0 roll call vote. After the vote, Senator Choi introduced Korean American guests visiting the chamber, including the Consul General of Korea in San Francisco and other community leaders. The Senate then returned to motions and committee announcements, including notices that the Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Human Services Committee would meet after adjournment. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas also requested that SB 626 be removed from the inactive file and returned to the Assembly for amendments. The remainder of the session was devoted largely to adjournment memorials. Senator Umberg honored Monica Lynn Martinez-Hays, a longtime legislative staffer and artist. Senators Pérez and Allen jointly memorialized the 19 people who died in the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires, describing the devastation, the community’s recovery, and the names and lives of many victims. Senator Menjivar also asked for adjournment in memory of Marine Corps Sergeant Adrian Carrillo, who died in a December traffic collision. The Senate announced its next floor session for Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m. and then recessed.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jan 12th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a couple of birthdays, not exactly today, but a belated birthday to Senator Wahab and an early
  • birthday to Senator Smallwood Cuevas.
  • Happy birthday to both of you. And shall we sing them happy birthday? Oh, maybe not.
  • Somehow, the President skipped my birthday.
  • My birthday is officially on my driver's license as January 15th.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Mar 19th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is a certain senator's birthday: Senator Beasley.
  • [Applause] Now we can all start: Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday, Senator
  • Beasley, Happy birthday to you. ...and many, many more.
  • We just appreciate you so much, and we wish you the happiest of birthdays.
  • But you’re handing these out, and we have a birthday party tonight.
Bills: SCR 5 , SCR 13 , SB 3 , SB 6 , SB 10 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 15 , SB 17 , SB 18 , SB 19 , SB 24 , SB 35 , SB 57 , SB 65 , SB 112 , SB 284 , SB 290 , SB 388 , SB 400 , SB 402 , SB 412 , SB 495 , SB 499 , SB 502 , SB 509 , SB 621 , SB 706 , SB 740 , SB 815 , SB 842 , SB 854 , SB 875 , SB 893 , SB 917 , SB 974 , SB 1025 , SB 1061 , SB 1073 , SB 1106 , SB 1268 , SB 1281 , SB 1300 , SB 1362 , SB 1379 , SB 1447 , SB 1451 , SB 1555 , SB 1902 , SJR 36 , SJR 12 , SCR 13 , SCR 25 , SCR 5 , SCR 22 , SCR 12 , SCR 24 , SB 495 , SB 412 , SB 10 , SB 18 , SB 565 , SB 372 , SB 842 , SB 765 , SB 62 , SB 19 , SB 666 , SB 707 , SB 888 , SB 687 , SB 706 , SB 847 , SB 290 , SB 13 , SB 1248 , SB 740 , SB 14 , SB 1006 , SB 504 , SB 917 , SB 925 , SB 388 , SB 1902 , SB 1121 , SB 995 , SB 857 , SB 305 , SB 296 , SB 284 , SB 35 , SB 6 , SB 815 , SB 3 , SB 1281 , SB 1379 , SB 1300 , SB 1497 , SB 1499 , SB 1498 , SB 1451 , SB 1061 , SB 15 , SB 65 , SB 241 , SB 304 , SB 402 , SB 499 , SB 621 , SB 974 , SB 1023 , SB 1024 , SB 1025 , SB 1106 , SB 686 , SB 112 , SB 371 , SB 204 , SB 400 , SB 609 , SB 1447 , SB 670 , SB 502 , SB 427 , SB 850 , SB 854 , SB 413 , SB 1555 , SB 1362 , SB 1346 , SB 1033 , SB 1220 , SB 1073 , SB 810 , SB 987 , SB 1539 , SB 893 , SB 447 , SB 875 , SB 406 , SB 509 , SB 985 , SB 965 , SB 17 , SB 1119 , SB 1505 , SB 12 , SB 24 , SB 57 , SB 1194 , SB 1253 , SB 1215 , SB 1532 , SB 1268 , SB 1302 , SB 856 , SB 650 , SB 583 , SB 673 , SB 840 , SJR 57 , SCR 8 , SB 213 , SB 681 , SB 1172 , SB 1252 , SB 378 , SB 610 , SB 918 , SB 1343 , SB 608 , SB 487 , SB 955 , SB 957 , SB 988 , SB 990 , SB 1019 , SB 1021 , SB 1120 , SB 251 , SB 958 , SB 535 , SB 761 , SB 1 , SB 541 , SB 315 , SB 379 , SB 1018 , SB 1737 , SB 266 , SB 1415 , SB 3 , SB 6 , SB 15 , SB 35 , SB 290 , SB 706 , SB 842 , SB 917 , SB 1281 , SB 1451 , SB 1902 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 17 , SB 19 , SB 388 , SR 261 , SR 265 , SR 276 , SR 277 , SR 281 , SR 286 , SR 293 , SCR 5 , SCR 13 , SB 2425 , SB 2880 , SB 10 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 17 , SB 18 , SB 19 , SB 388 , SB 412 , SB 495 , SB 2425 , SB 2880
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 15th, 2026

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to wish him a happy birthday.
  • And then to my future son-in-law, it's his birthday today as well.
  • So happy birthday, Justin, and happy birthday, Canyon. Happy birthday, Justin and Camden.
  • While we're doing birthdays, today's my son's birthday, and he's 43.
  • But I just want to wish them a happy birthday, Mr. Speaker. Happy birthday, everybody.
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.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today we celebrate a very important milestone: the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
  • On this milestone birthday, we also need not just to offer our praise, but to accept responsibility.
  • Happy 250th birthday, Marines. God bless you, your family, and the United States of America.
  • On this milestone birthday, we also need not just to offer our praise, but to accept responsibility.
  • Happy 250th birthday, Marines. God bless you, your family, and the United States of America.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate took up several final-passage matters, first adopting emergency preambles for H. 3388, establishing September 22 as Military Service Members’ and Veterans’ Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, and H. 4249, relative to vital statistics. It then enacted three bills: S. 23, authorizing alternate members to the Swampscott Conservation Commission; H. 1024, allowing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer service to certain parcels in Sharon; and H. 1590, establishing a sick leave bank for a Trial Court employee. The Senate also advanced local bills concerning Boston district council vacancies, Arlington town clerk procedures, and a Marlborough Ward 7 council vacancy, ordering some to third reading and passing others to engrossment. The chamber considered several committee and House reports under suspension of rules, including Senate bills on public libraries and digital resource collections and on the Commission on LGBTQA+, both placed on the Orders of the Day for future consideration. It also advanced House bills on the continued employment of a Lancaster firefighter and alternate members for the Beckett Conservation Commission, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several petitions to the appropriate committees. The Senate marked the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps with remarks from Senator Collins and Senator Durant, a citation to the Boston Semper Fidelis Society, and brief comments from Tom Lyons on behalf of local Marines and veterans. The session concluded with an order to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m., a motion to adjourn in memory of Wayne T. Laundrie of South Boston, a moment of silence, and final adjournment.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Mar 5th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • First of all, Senator Hurtado has a birthday tomorrow. Is Senator Hurtado here?
  • Well, in her absence, we will wish Senator Hurtado a happy birthday today.
  • In her absence, we will wish Senator Hurtado a happy birthday. And also we have introduction.
  • A child's first dental visit should begin around their first birthday.
  • Happy birthday tomorrow. Happy birthday.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard a prayer and pledge, welcomed a seventh-grade class from Contra Costa Jewish Day School, and made routine announcements. The body then took up two resolutions on the floor: SR 82 by Senator Pérez recognizing Children’s Dental Health Month and emphasizing the importance of early oral health, Medi-Cal dental access, and disparities in childhood tooth decay; and SR 84 by Senator Caballero recognizing Women in Construction Week and calling attention to workforce shortages, apprenticeship pathways, and the need to expand opportunities for women in the trades. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously by roll call vote, with 31 ayes and 0 nos. Senators also announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings, including hearings on the Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Justice. The chamber then heard several adjourn-in-memory requests, including one for the victims of a fatal avalanche near Truckee and another for Camille Moran of San Francisco, a transgender advocate and artist. The presiding officer noted a birthday for Senator Hurtado and made lighthearted remarks about an “artificial intelligence” experiment running the meeting. The Senate announced it would remain in recess until later in the day for an adjournment motion and would reconvene on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2 p.m.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Springer, we want to wish you an amazing happy birthday by singing happy birthday to you.
  • Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.”
  • Springer, we want to wish you an amazing happy birthday by singing happy birthday to you.
  • Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. “To you. Happy birthday to you.
  • Happy birthday, Representative Springer. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.”
Bills: HB2131 , HB2221 , HJM4009 , HB2619
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-01-13 - 10:00AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, it is his birthday, and I know we're not supposed to reference names, but his name may rhyme with
  • Happy birthday, member from Derby. from one of the members from Milton.
  • Um it<00:03:30.799><c> is</c><00:03:30.959><c> his</c><00:03:31.200><c> birthday</c><00:03:31.840><c>
  • &gt;&gt; Happy<00:03:36.959><c> birthday,</c><00:03:37.360><c> member</c> &gt;&gt; Happy birthday, member
  • &gt;&gt; Happy birthday, member [applause] Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Keywords: 926, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/01/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • 97th birthday.
  • Speaker Pro Tem, it's your birthday. Hey!
  • It was your birthday today.
  • Happy birthday to me. Representative Simacek. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.
  • Happy belated birthday.
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and several proclamations and recognitions, including Arizona’s hosting of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four, Autism Awareness Day, Farm Worker Day, and Passover observances. Members also welcomed guests from the Arizona Psychiatric Society, Tucson International Airport, Autism Bringing Change, and others. No substantive debate occurred during these ceremonial items, and the House later noted the Doctor of the Day and approved the prior journal. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole consideration of several Senate bills. SB 1024, SB 1078, SB 1123, SB 1164, SB 1232, SB 1293, SB 1493 as amended, SB 1520, SB 1572, and SB 1160 as amended all received do-pass recommendations, while SB 1665 was retained on the calendar. Debate centered most heavily on SB 1142, a federal scholarship tax credit conformity bill, with supporters arguing it would allow Arizona students to benefit from an existing federal tax credit and opponents warning it would divert public resources to private schools and expand voucher-like programs without accountability. SB 1293 drew debate over GPLET property tax abatements and whether the bill would protect school district revenues or hinder housing and economic development. SB 1572 also prompted discussion over civics instruction and whether it imposed an unfunded mandate on schools. On third reading, the House passed SB 1097, SB 1166, SB 1216, and SB 1787. SB 1787 passed on a 31-24 vote after debate over municipal and county development and due process. The House also adopted a floor amendment to SB 1160 before passing it as amended, with supporters framing it as a public safety measure for drone restrictions near venues and opponents raising constitutional and drafting concerns. The House then adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, properly engrossed the measures, and adjourned until Thursday, April 2, 2026.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/01/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • her 97th birthday.
  • Speaker Pro Tem, it's your birthday. Hey!
  • You told me yesterday it was your birthday today.
  • Happy birthday to me. Representative Simacek. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.
  • Happy belated birthday. Returns one week, eighth day, all today. Thank you.
Keywords: 1182, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Dr.
  • Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Dr.
  • I want to commend service to our nation.
  • I commend Representative Pallone for his work on this legislation.
  • ><c> and</c> commend Representatives Carbajal and commend Representatives Carbajal and Valido<05:38:10.320
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Environment, Energy & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • You deserve all the soup on your birthday. Thank you. Happy birthday, Devor.
  • So, and happy birthday.
  • Thank you. take into account that it's actually my birthday. Thank you.
  • You deserve all the soup on your birthday. Thank you. Happy birthday. Devor.
  • So, and happy birthday.
Bills: SB5982 , SB6008 , SB6050 , SB6056
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/28/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I rise to a point of personal privilege to wish somebody a happy birthday. Mr.
  • Speaker Pro Tem and members, today is my seatmate's birthday, Representative James Taylor.
  • So help me wish him a very happy birthday. He is such a blessing in this place as well.
  • But wanted to wish her a very happy birthday.
  • But happy birthday. Thank you. The cheesecake. Happy birthday, Representative Lydia Hernandez.
Keywords: 1182, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/28/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I rise to a point of personal privilege to wish somebody a happy birthday. Mr.
  • Speaker Pro Tem and members, today is my seatmate's birthday, Representative James Taylor.
  • So help me wish him a very happy birthday. He is such a blessing in this place as well.
  • But wanted to wish her a very happy birthday.
  • But happy birthday. Thank you. The cheesecake. Happy birthday, Representative Lydia Hernandez.
Summary: The House met in regular session, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized several guests and personal privileges, including introductions of students and family members. The chamber also took up a motion to request the Senate return SB 1160 for reconsideration, and then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider measures on the calendar. In Committee of the Whole, members considered SB 1118, SB 1178, and SB 1419. SB 1118 received an appropriations committee amendment and a floor amendment related to balancing housing affordability with historic preservation, and was recommended do pass as amended. SB 1178, dealing with naturopathic medicine accreditation and scope issues, drew debate: supporters said it would protect patient access and provider supply by updating accreditation-related definitions, while opponents argued it expanded scope too far and sidestepped federal accreditation concerns; the bill was ultimately recommended do pass as amended. SB 1419, concerning solar energy devices and disclosure protections for residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial units, was also amended and recommended do pass as amended. SB 1497 was retained on the calendar. The House then entered an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1242 and SB 1270. SB 1242, which allows audio and audio-visual technology for mental health evaluations or treatment hearings, was amended to modify the definition of a mental health treatment agency and recommended do pass as amended. SB 1270 also received a floor amendment and was recommended do pass as amended. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole and additional Committee of the Whole reports, properly engrossing SB 1118, SB 1178, SB 1419, SB 1242, and SB 1270, while retaining SB 1497. On third reading, the House passed SB 1162, SB 1274, SB 1426, SB 1552, and SB 1814. SB 1814, which establishes a substance use disorder treatment standards and oversight study committee, drew remarks in support of a study committee to address fraud, waste, abuse, and treatment reform. The House also announced upcoming committee and caucus meetings and adjourned until 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LBT-PSM, LBT Public Hearings 02-18-2026

Labor and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • So happy belated birthday. We won't ask you how old you are.
  • Senator Lamosao, a happy belated birthday. So happy belated birthday.
  • And happy birthday. Happy belated birthday.
  • And happy birthday. Happy belated birthday.
  • And happy birthday. Happy belated birthday.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees on Labor and Technology and Public Safety and Military Affairs heard testimony on several measures. SB 3082, relating to military families and leave protections, drew support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, the military community relations office, the Hawaii National Guard, and the U.S. Department of Defense, all of whom said the bill would align state law with federal standards and better account for military-related leave needs. SB 3110, relating to the Hawaii National Guard, was supported by Department of Defense witnesses who said it clarifies that employees of the Guard’s youth and adult educational programs are excluded from collective bargaining. The committees also heard SB 3251, which would prohibit certain state law enforcement agencies from hiring former ICE or Border Patrol agents as law enforcement officers. The main testimony in support argued the bill could help prevent local police staffing losses to higher-paying federal agencies and avoid future workforce instability if federal funding changes. The measure drew significant public testimony, with the chair noting 62 testimonies in support, five in opposition, and three comments. Members discussed the bill’s impact on recruitment and retention, and one member voted with reservations while another voted no. Later, the committees heard SB 3095 and SB 3264, both concerning Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund salaries. EUTF testified in support of SB 3095, which would allow the board to set salaries for investment office staff, and SB 3264, which would authorize the board to set the salary for an assistant administrator. After testimony, the committees moved into decision-making and passed SB 3082, SB 3110, SB 3251, SB 3095, and SB 3264 with amendments, generally including technical changes and revised effective dates of January 1, 2077 for the EUTF salary bills and SB 3082.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Education Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I commend the chair and committee staff for their work and thoughtful analysis of this bill.
  • He died in his bedroom less than two weeks after his 16th birthday.
  • His birthday balloons were still up in his room.
  • First of all, I want to commend the author and certainly those providing testimony.
Committee: House Education
Keywords: 988, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Five - Monday, February 23

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Happy birthday, Mom. And then the next one. Happy birthday, Mom. And then the next one.
  • Today is the ninth birthday of one of my grandbabies.
  • So if everybody could say happy birthday, Briel, that would be great. Happy birthday, baby.
  • Today is the ninth birthday of one of my grandbabies.
  • So if everybody could say happy birthday, Briel, that would be great. Happy birthday, baby.
Keywords: 959, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, I just want to wish my dad would have been his 75th birthday today.
  • So happy birthday, Dad, and miss you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • So, not only am I proud to share a birthday with the late Mr.
  • Thank you, and happy birthday to him and everyone else who shares this birthday. Thank you.
  • Members, Sunday was Keshel's birthday, and today is Representative Vogue's birthday.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day and several guests and community groups, including correctional officer Jacob Polanco, Pima Community Land Trust representatives, student interns, and Arizona PTA members. Members also adopted a proclamation recognizing Kosovo’s Independence Day in Arizona, with remarks highlighting the Kosovo American community’s contributions to the state. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole on a calendar of bills and resolutions. HB 2307 and HB 2758 were considered first; HB 2307 received committee amendments and was recommended do pass, while HB 2758 drew extensive debate over groundwater transport in La Paz County. Supporters argued the measure preserved a transportation-basin framework and added protections, while opponents warned it would facilitate water export for private investors and harm rural residents. After a division and recorded vote, HB 2758 failed to receive a due-pass recommendation. The House also considered HCR 2003, a referral related to transgender athletes in sports, where supporters framed it as a fairness and women’s sports issue and opponents argued it targeted a small population and should be left to athletic associations; it received a due-pass recommendation. HCR 2047 and HCR 2002, both relating to Judea and Samaria, also received due-pass recommendations after remarks citing biblical and historical references. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House referred the approved measures to engrossing and noted HB 2758 failed. The chamber then took up third-reading votes on several bills, passing HB 251, HB 262, HB 272, HB 296, and HB 2459, with brief explanations on some votes, including support for a Buffalo Soldiers monument, AHCCCS-related changes, water infrastructure authority, and mobile home park utility billing protections. The House also heard personal privilege remarks and announcements, including comments on antisemitism after vandalism at a University of Arizona campus center, a request to wear pink or green in support of a murder victim’s mother testifying on a bill, tributes to Jesse Jackson and Bishop Peter Bowie, and committee meeting notices before adjourning until February 18, 2026.