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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Great day.
- Ronk and Salvador Cruz will be referred to the 10th order of business and held for one legislative day
- We've got Ryan Supi and his dad Ray is here joining him to see what a day in the life looks like for
- We want to get this out there and have it be part of the celebration.
- As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, this vision of unity feels especially fitting.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, approved the corrected journal, and received several committee reports and gubernatorial appointment recommendations. Judiciary and Rules reported Senate Joint Resolution 102 and Senate Bills 1224 and 1225 for referral, and recommended confirmation of Scott Smith to the Commission of Pardons and Parole. State Affairs also recommended confirmation of Megan Runk to the Idaho Commission on Human Rights and Salvador Cruz to the Treasurer’s Investment Advisory Board. The governor’s transmittal of outstanding appointments was filed.
The Senate introduced Senate Bills 1226 and 1227, dealing respectively with DNA sample/thumbprint collection for certain offenders and a generative artificial intelligence in education framework for schools. It also received House Concurrent Resolution 22 from the House, which declares 2026 the year of volunteerism and the America 250 and Idaho Service Challenge. The Senate suspended the rules by a 35-0 roll call vote, took up HCR 22 immediately, and adopted it after brief debate praising the America 250 effort and volunteer service.
During the floor session, senators and guests highlighted the America 250 celebration, including a themed song and recognition of ambassadors and organizers. The Senate also heard announcements about a luncheon on land use and housing, a presentation on rats in the Treasure Valley, and upcoming caucus and chairman meetings. The body then adjourned until 10:45 a.m. the following day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 14th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Established by President Eisenhower in 1958, Law Day is an annual celebration of law's importance in
- That's the whole point of Law Day.
- That is a celebration of Law Day. That is the celebration of Law Day.
- That's what Law Day is about.
- And I remember the dark days.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, adopted the previous day’s journal, and handled several procedural motions, including suspending rules to allow committee notices and moving some bills and items on and off the file. Members also introduced a number of guests and fellows on the floor, including Equality California Comcast Fellows, tribal youth visitors, interns, local officials, and community representatives.
On the floor file, the Assembly concurred in Senate amendments to AB 1216 (TK-12 omnibus education technical changes), AB 377 (high-speed rail), and AB 951 (health care coverage), and adopted ACR 103 declaring July 14-18, 2025 as California Western Monarch Protection Week. The body also adopted AJR 18, a resolution calling for an official legislative apology to California Native Americans for historic injustices and affirming support for healing and reconciliation, and ACR 71 designating a portion of State Route 101 as the Little Saigon Freeway. Each of these measures drew supportive remarks from multiple members, and co-author rolls were opened before final adoption.
The Assembly also adopted SCR 66 proclaiming Law Day, after a lengthy partisan debate over the rule of law, executive power, and recent federal and state actions; the resolution was ultimately adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added. Members then adopted SJR 3 urging Congress to reverse SNAP cuts and protect CalFresh benefits, with debate focused on food insecurity, fraud, work requirements, and the impact on low-income Californians; the resolution passed with 69 ayes and no noes after 70 co-authors were added. SB 757, authorizing local governments to use nuisance abatement liens or special assessments to collect abatement costs, also passed 68-0, and ACR 94 on anti-microbial resistance was adopted on the consent calendar.
The session concluded with adjournments in memory honoring Jane Day, agricultural leader John C. Harris, and Willie Earl Arno, followed by announcements of committee meetings and the schedule for the next floor session. The Assembly adjourned until Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We celebrate the to celebrate.
- </c> days are yet to come. days are yet to come.
- </c> prepare to celebrate the dream of Dr. prepare to celebrate the dream of Dr.
- Today is a great day.
- , Memorial Day, and Labor Day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 24th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The absences for the day for legislative business: Assembly Member Harabedian, for illness; Assembly
- We will now move to the second day consent calendar.
- Assembly Concurrent Resolution 64 by Assembly Member Macedo relative to World IBS Day.
- Seeing and hearing none, the clerk will read the second day consent calendar.
- Santa Claus to hand out toys to children at the Hollywood Division's annual holiday celebration.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer honoring Pope Francis, and then proceeded through routine motions, guest introductions, and floor business. Members welcomed several groups, including youth art contest winners, local city officials for Cal Cities Week, emergency dispatchers and 9-1-1 youth heroes, a school group from Northridge Community School, and Sheriff Michael Johnson. The body also handled procedural actions such as re-referring bills, withdrawing AB 16 from Appropriations because it was no longer fiscal, and allowing committees to notice bills pending re-referral.
On the floor, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 44, proclaiming April 20–26 as California Cities Week, was adopted by voice vote after opening the roll for co-authors. The Assembly then passed several bills, including AB 793 on dog dangerousness proceedings and AB 533 reauthorizing health care districts’ use of design-build for health facility construction, both by unanimous roll call. AB 764, which would add mute swans to the list of exotic non-game birds that can be legally managed, also passed unanimously. House Resolution 32, recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, drew extensive remarks from multiple members about the historical tragedy and the Cambodian American community; it was adopted by voice vote after 70 co-authors were added, followed by a moment of silence.
The consent calendar was then taken up and adopted 69-0, including AB 369 and a series of other bills and resolutions. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Officer Paul Philip Jordan, a longtime LAPD officer who served the Hollywood community, and the House adjourned until Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a celebration. Today is Arts Day in Maryland.
- They'll be down here all day. I hope you'll see them, thank them, and celebrate them.
- :09:36.800><c> Day</c><00:09:37.120><c> in</c> celebration.
- Today is Arts Day in celebration.
- It's a day early, um, but it's never too early to celebrate a birthday, and we're going to be in pro
Summary:
The Senate convened with 39 members present, heard the invocation from Reverend Meredith West, and journalized her remarks. The chamber then recognized several guest groups and observances, including Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Second District Corridor 1 for “100 Q’s in Annapolis Day,” the Kent Island High School boys lacrosse team for winning the Maryland 2A state championship, Arts Day participants, Rural Maryland Council members, Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition advocates, and visitors from the Maryland Judiciary. Senators also spoke about the meaning of Kente cloth during Black History Month, and the chamber recognized a birthday and thanked protocol staff for Valentine’s Day decorations.
The Senate’s featured presentation was the annual Lincoln Day speech by the Senator from the 37th District. The senator reflected on Abraham Lincoln’s life, political career, and moral leadership, emphasizing his self-education, opposition to the expansion of slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and the idea that the nation’s founding principles of liberty and equality guided Lincoln through the Civil War. The minority leader praised the address, and the Senate agreed without objection to journalize the remarks.
After the ceremonial portion, the Senate moved to business. Bond initiatives on the calendar were read and referred to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. The Executive Nominations Committee reported favorably on a list of recess appointees, including gubernatorial secretaries, district court judges, and a state board appointee, and the report was special ordered to Monday, February 16, 2026. The chamber then began second-reader consideration of Budget and Taxation bills: Senate Bill 25, altering the cyber security technology and service tax credit, was amended and ordered printed for third reading; Senate Bill 58, creating a property tax credit for retail service station conversions, was discussed with questions about who would receive the credit and why the incentive was needed, and consideration was ongoing when the transcript ended.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda May 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- “Days away from the Fourth of July, but who's counting?
- Obviously, next Tuesday is Election Day—not tomorrow, but a week from tomorrow is Election Day.
- Then on day two, the event was the public event at the Old Pen.
- Not only was it a beautiful setting, but it was a beautiful day.
- So two weeks from today is Memorial Day. That might work out.
Summary:
The America 250 and Idaho Advisory Council approved the April 20, 2026 minutes and received a financial update showing $68,267.67 unobligated in the commemorative fund, $440,710 spent to date, and $205,852.93 in celebration grants already dispersed, with about $35,000 still to be sent out. The committee also approved a motion to reallocate $10,000 from project coordinator travel expenses to cover the final cost overrun for the Declaration of Independence production.
Treasurer Ellsworth gave an extensive update on America 250 activities across Idaho, highlighting ambassador outreach, school and community events, the service challenge, the Liberty Bell quarter-drive fundraising effort, the Liberty Quilt, and the rollout of “Revolutionary Spud” community to-go packs, coloring books, and storybooks. Members praised the strong participation by schools and youth, and discussed how local officials and legislators can help promote events and fundraising. The committee also heard that the signature collection for the declaration display is complete.
Secretary McGrane reported that planning for Fourth of July events is accelerating, including the Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance, parade logistics, Capitol decorations, the Foundation and Freedom Tour, and volunteer needs. Director Gallimore updated the committee on state agency efforts such as a new America 250 license plate, oral history collection, the Move 250 campaign, the Initial Point celebration, and upcoming arts and heritage programming. Federal and national updates covered the Congressional Caucus, the Our American Story oral history project, America’s Block Party, the Great American State Fair, and a student art contest. The Idaho Lottery previewed an America 250 scratch ticket going on sale next Monday, and Senate staff reported progress on the Capitol for the Day event. The committee set its next meeting for May 26 in the afternoon and then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will read the Journal of the preceding day, Journal of the House, 94th session, 2025, 10th
- legislative day, St.
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- Cloud area day at the Capitol. That's right.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Journal of the day. The Secretary will read.
- Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, Day 40, Friday, February Journal of the
- Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, Day 40, Friday, February 20th, 2026.
- Monday, February 23rd, 26th, the 43rd Legislative Day. Senate Bill 5959. Last line.
- Senate Resolution 8694, celebrating civil, open-minded discussion. The Secretary will read.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:01:13.760><c> and</c> journal of the preceding day and journal of the preceding day and approves
- , a national day of action.
- As we celebrate the world.
- On page two, on the order of the day.
- </c> have the pleasure of doing a one-day have the pleasure of doing a one-day seminar<00:21:22.400><
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Happy UCSA Lobby Day.
- I want you to remain standing if you plan on running for the Legislature one day. Let's go.
- Assembly Concurrent Resolution 147 by Assembly Member Lackey relative to Special Olympics Day.
- ACR 147 recognizes March 9, 2026, as California Special Olympics Day.
- In my community, just two Sundays ago, we celebrated our special needs students, 16 years in a row.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and brief procedural business, including approval of the prior day’s journal, suspension of certain rules for guest introductions, and moving AB 568 to the inactive file. The chamber then recognized several visiting groups, including a fourth-grade class from Marigold Elementary School, representatives of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and its Royal Court, and students from the University of California Students Association on lobby day.
The main floor actions centered on two resolutions. ACR 147 by Assembly Member Lackey designated March 9, 2026 as California Special Olympics Day. Members from both parties spoke in strong support, sharing personal connections to Special Olympics and praising its impact on athletes, families, and volunteers. The resolution received 70 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. H.R. 89 by Assembly Member Patterson declared March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Speakers emphasized rising colorectal cancer rates among younger adults, the importance of screening, and new testing options including blood tests. The resolution also received 70 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote.
After the resolutions, Assembly Member Rodriguez offered an adjournment in memory of Bob Yuloa of Chino, a Navy veteran and longtime community servant. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee and floor session dates and adjourned until Thursday, March 12 at 9 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Everant as we celebrate his 100th birthday.
- Everant as we celebrate his 100th birthday.
- Every day we depend on hard-working T.S.A. employees to keep our skies safe.
- Kaptur: Today is the fourth worst day on U.S. financial markets since 2022.
- KAPTUR: TODAY IS THE FOURTH WORST DAY ON U.S. FINANCIAL MARKETS SINCE 2022.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that we will never forget when we day that we will never forget when we celebrate<00:53:45.119><c> our
- and every day.
- and every day.
- after D-Day.
- </c><08:16:48.000><c> basis</c> in these issues on a day-to-day basis in these issues on a day-to-day
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 9 March, 2026; 4:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, Lord, we just commit this day and this week into your hands and pray that you would be in and
- We're celebrating our anniversary today, and she came to the Capitol to celebrate with us before we went
- Good to have you here. celebrating our anniversary today, and celebrating our anniversary today, and
- ><00:08:35.280><c> the</c><00:08:35.400><c> capital</c><00:08:35.760><c> to</c><00:08:35.880><c> celebrate
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MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 17 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for including us and make us a part of your day.
- </c> have to uh share in this day with you. have to uh share in this day with you.
- We look to you now and part of your day.
- It's my pleasure to introduce our doctor of the day for today, which is Dr. Michael Bourne.
- Tucker to stand and let us celebrate him today. >> Senator Simmons. Thank you, Mr.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Doctor of the day: Dr. Stephen Brown, Legislative District 4.
- celebration, known today as the Whoopi Days Festival, an event that brings together residents and visitors
- to celebrate our shared heritage.
- Dated this 5th day of April, 2026.
- Yes, the Whoopi Days Festival...
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several points of personal privilege recognizing guests, including a newly graduated Army servicemember, the Doctor of the Day, and members of Delta Sigma Theta visiting for Delta Day at the Capitol. The chamber also adopted a proclamation designating April 10, 2026, as Founders Day in the City of Tolleson, with remarks highlighting the city’s history and the Whoopi Days Festival. The House then appointed a conference committee on HB 2874 after voting not to concur in Senate amendments.
The House considered several bills in Committee of the Whole. On SB 1058, a floor amendment offered by Rep. Gutierrez to address gun trafficking, merchant codes, and related enforcement tools failed by a vote of 17-32, and the bill was then recommended do pass. SB 1094, dealing with civil liability related to gender transition procedures for minors, drew extended debate over constitutionality, medical liability, and impacts on physicians and patients, and it was also recommended do pass. SB 1136, SB 1422, and SB 1663 (with a Blackman floor amendment adopted) each received do pass recommendations.
Later, the House adopted Committee of the Whole reports placing SB 1075 and SB 1202 on third reading, retaining SB 1419 on the calendar, and advancing SCM 1004 and SCM 1007. On third reading, the House passed SB 1024, SB 1148, SB 1232, SB 1293, and SB 1586, with members explaining votes on issues including vehicle registration, Supreme Court administration, outdoor advertising and zoning, GPLET tax policy, and state agency matters. The chamber then recessed briefly for announcements and personal privilege remarks, and finally adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Doctor of the day: Dr. Stephen Brown, Legislative District 4.
- Representatives Pamela Carter and Gress would like to welcome the doctor of the day.
- State of Arizona legislative proclamation: City of Tolleson, Arizona Founders Day.
- celebration, known today as the Whoopi Days Festival, an event that brings together residents and visitors
- to celebrate our shared heritage.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Mar 25th, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- I think when somebody dies, or if they're a cancer patient and they're celebrating—not celebrating, but
- I think when somebody dies, are they a cancer and they're celebrating, not celebrating, but mourning,
- A celebration has unintended consequences sometimes, and as you think you're celebrating, I think we've
- changed in other ways we celebrate.
- We celebrated before balloons were there and after.
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Environment
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/19/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On this 74th annual West Point Day, we celebrate and stand together with great courage, for we know you're
- It is such an honor for us to commemorate West Point Day, celebrating the United States Military Academy
- You couldn't, cadets won't know this, but this is the 74th year that we've celebrated West Point Day
- This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, so this West Point Day is particularly meaningful
- Day.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Major Brittany Wooten, then took up Senate Resolution No. 1749 designating March 19, 2026, as West Point Day in New York State. Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Senator Skoufis, Minority Leader Ortt, and several other senators spoke in support of West Point, its cadets, and the academy’s history and role in national service. Colonel Daniel R. Stuewe, commander of U.S. Army Garrison West Point, also addressed the chamber, emphasizing the long-standing partnership between West Point and New York and the academy’s mission to develop leaders of character. The resolution was adopted, and the West Point Day observance included recognition of cadets and academy staff.
The Senate then moved through a calendar of bills, passing measures including amendments to the Public Health Law, Election Law, Executive Law, Penal Law, Elder Law, Real Property Tax Law, General Municipal Law, and Public Authorities Law. Several bills drew brief explanations of vote or debate. Senator Mayer spoke in support of a bill establishing Fred Korematsu Day, framing it as a reminder of the injustice of Japanese American internment and the need to defend civil rights. Senator Ryan supported a bill streamlining the senior citizen property tax exemption process, calling it a way to reduce burdens on older residents. Senator Helming opposed a local government planning mandate as an unfunded mandate, while Senators Walczyk and Martins criticized a housing-related reporting bill as burdensome and ineffective.
The most debated item was Calendar 457, a housing-data and reporting bill sponsored by Senator May. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help the state understand zoning and housing capacity, while opponents said it imposed new reporting burdens on municipalities and could penalize poorer communities by threatening CDBG funding. After debate, the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar and ultimately passed by a vote of 37-23. The Senate then adjourned until the next legislative day.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 22, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> coming to Washington DC to celebrate coming to Washington DC to celebrate life<00:21:08.240><c>
- Trump, it is a new day in America.
- I will work day in and day out to advance President Trump's agenda and common-sense solutions.
- Today is the actual day. Happy birthday, Andrew. I hope you have a wonderful day. With that, Mr.
- This is a new day in America. The days of forestry mismanagement are coming to an end.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/12/2026 - African American Legislative Day
Transcript Highlights:
- It's 100 years of celebrating Black History Month, y'all.
- It's 100 years of celebrating Black History Month in our nation.
- don't need to elaborate any further on the importance of being engaged civically, being engaged in day-to-day
- Legislative Day Conference.
- But the one thing I celebrate every day: we are here. So thank you for being here.
Summary:
The Arizona House and Senate held a joint protocol session for African American Legislative Day, opening with prayer, presentation of the colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and performances of the national anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” A representative from the Buffalo Soldiers of America also used the occasion to correct the program name and ask lawmakers for help securing a vacant building for a museum to preserve and display its historical exhibits and community work.
Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed attendees and said the event was an opportunity to hear directly from community leaders on priorities such as opportunity, public safety, education, affordability, and economic security. Representative Quante Cruz, chair of the African-American Legislative Conference, read a Black History Month proclamation and emphasized the importance of recognizing African American contributions and history. Ashley Anderson and Jerry McPherson of the Governor’s Office of African American Affairs highlighted the conference theme, “Made for This Moment,” and urged continued civic engagement, policy advocacy, and year-round collaboration with the office and community organizations.
Senator Keiana Maria Sears delivered the main remarks, focusing on Black history, legacy, and the need to keep pushing for equality, economic parity, food security, and housing access. She spoke about the experiences of Black veterans, South Phoenix history, and the importance of teaching Black history and encouraging voting and civic participation. Representative Blackman also offered brief remarks about courage, faith, and the contributions of Black Americans to the country. The session ended with closing remarks and a benediction by Representative Cruz, who stressed building connections across districts and communities, followed by adjournment of the joint protocol session.