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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 3
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Unity, bipartisanship, all those opposed say nay. Ayes have it. Senator from Taylor, with that, Mr.
- Unity, bipartisanship, all those opposed say nay. Ayes have it. Senator from Taylor, with that, Mr.
- Unity, bipartisanship, all those opposed say nay. Ayes have it. Senator from Taylor, with that, Mr.
- Unity, bipartisanship, all those opposed say nay. Ayes have it. Senator from Taylor, with that, Mr.
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opposed Unity, bipartisanship, all those opposed say nay.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 May 14th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And Lord, I do pray that you would bring about unity amongst different views, different ideas, but Lord
- , even in the conversations, even in working through the issues, Lord, that they could find unity.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 3/17/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- This 10th anniversary event reflects our shared commitment to respect, unity, and engagement.
- This 10th anniversary event reflects our shared commitment to respect, unity, and engagement.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, October 31, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- sure and certain of our own righteousness, our steps expose our inmost and private disdain for the unity
- SURE AND CERTAIN OF OUR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS, OUR STEPS EXPOSE OUR INMOST AND PRIVATE DISDAIN FOR THE UNITY
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- conditions in which Vermonters with disabilities may be part of that freedom and part of that unity.
- conditions in which Vermonters with disabilities may be part of that freedom and part of that unity.
- conditions in which Vermonters with disabilities may be part of that freedom and part of that unity.
- conditions in which Vermonters with disabilities may be part of that freedom and part of that unity.
- and part of that unity.
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through first readings and referrals of several bills. House Bill 950, the pay act for certain state employees, was read and referred to Appropriations, and House Bill 951, the government appropriations bill, was read and referred to Ways and Means. Senate bills referred included S. 138 on commercial property assessed clean energy projects, S. 181 on eliminating a pre-sentence investigation requirement for deferred sentences, S. 206 on licensure of early childhood educators, S. 219 on an energy navigator program report, S. 239 on the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Working Group, and S. 291 on travel disclosures for legislators and certain executive officers, each sent to the appropriate committee.
The chamber also read several House concurrent resolutions adopted on the consent calendar. These included resolutions congratulating Rice Memorial High School’s Division Two girls soccer team and Division One field hockey team, designating March 2026 as Athletic Trainers Month in Vermont, and remembering the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters in Japan. The Japan remembrance resolution included a message from the Japanese consul general expressing gratitude for Vermont’s solidarity and friendship after the disaster.
Later, members offered announcements recognizing guests in the gallery, including Rice Memorial athletes and coaches, representatives of the Vermont Association of Athletic Trainers, and students and teachers from Pondbrook and Sterling College. The House also heard a detailed floor speech in support of House Bill 861, which would establish a statewide Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator. The sponsor described accessibility barriers faced by disabled Vermonters, argued that ADA responsibilities are currently uneven across state government, and said a coordinator would improve coordination, compliance, and access across agencies. The House then announced the order of upcoming bills, starting with H. 861 and H. 931, but no final vote on H. 861 was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 13th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- empower these individuals from various and diverse backgrounds to seek your truth and to discover unity
- these legislators the wisdom to forgive transgressions and one another in order to achieve greater unity
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I pray for unity of purpose, fruitful partnerships which will bridge the partisan conversation and unite
- I pray for unity of purpose, fruitful partnerships which will bridge the partisan conversation and unite
Summary:
The House convened with a prayer by Chaplain Keith Beckwith of the Minnesota National Guard, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call. An initial quorum was not present with 65 members, so a call of the House was ordered and the Sergeant at Arms was instructed to bring in absent members. After members were secured, a quorum was established with 67 members present.
The House then approved the Journal of the preceding day without objection and proceeded to the introduction of bills. House Files 1 through 10 were introduced and given first reading. No substantive debate on the bills is included in the transcript excerpt.
During announcements, Majority Leader Nisa moved that when the House adjourned it would reconvene at noon on Monday, January 20, 2025, and that motion prevailed. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn, and the chamber stood adjourned until Monday, January 20, 2025, at noon.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 21 January, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That you will break down the walls of division and create an attitude and atmosphere of unity and collaboration
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Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Reverend Jerry Young of New Hope Baptist Church, and then took the pledge of allegiance led by Senator Mumford. The chamber quickly dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill and resolution titles, and there were no messages or petitions. Several guests were introduced, including the doctor of the day, a William Carey University student, a county sheriff, the senator’s wife, students and church members from New Hope Christian School and New Hope Baptist Church, physical therapists and assistants from the Mississippi chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, and former Senator Chris Massie.
The main floor action was on Senate Resolution No. 2, which commended and congratulated the 2025 Jackson Academy Raider football team and head coach David Dugen for winning the MHSAA 4A Division I state championship. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after the title was read, and floor privileges were granted to the team. Coach Dugen addressed the Senate, thanking Senator Chassaniol, the school, families, coaches, and supporters, and describing the championship as the result of discipline, teamwork, and player leadership. The team presented a gift to Senator Chassaniol, and senators offered congratulations.
During announcements, senators noted several upcoming committee meetings and events, including White Coat Day at the Capitol, the Mississippi Ambulance Alliance reception, an Empower Mississippi summit, and multiple appropriations and committee hearings. Several senators also requested that the Senate adjourn in memory of individuals including John Guthrie, Colonel Jean Smith, Regina Roberts, and Brenda Le. Later, Senator Michelle and Senator Blackwell were added as co-authors to SR 2 without objection. The President announced that more than 500 bills had been assigned, that the Senate would not meet on Friday, and that the body would still meet Monday afternoon despite possible winter weather. The Senate then adopted a motion to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next day.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 13 January, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bring us peace in a world of tumult and call us together for the common cause of love in unity.
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remind common cause of love in unity. remind common cause of love in unity.
Summary:
The House opened with a prayer by Reverend David McDow of Fondren Presbyterian Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled routine business, including confirming a quorum, dispensing with the reading of the journal and bill introductions, and recognizing pages and several visiting groups in the galleries, including Oktibbeha County Young Leaders, Special Olympics champions, the doctor of the day, and members of the Women’s League of Voters. There were also remarks honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Founders Day and a response from a member of Omega Sapphire Fraternity.
The main legislative item was House Bill 580, a technical correction to judicial district maps. The bill was explained as fixing precinct placement errors in the Fourth Circuit Court District and correcting precincts affected by the creation of the CCID in Hinds County’s Seventh Circuit Court District. Members asked about how many judges would be on the ballot, whether the CCID judge would exercise regular civil and criminal jurisdiction, and when the changes would take effect. The sponsor said the bill was intended to preserve existing district boundaries, avoid changing qualifying deadlines, and keep the CCID judge as a regular circuit judge for an eight-year term. The House passed the bill 112-0 and then granted immediate release.
Toward the end of the meeting, members made several announcements about committee schedules and upcoming events, including budget hearings, Military Affairs, Universities and Colleges, Rules, State Affairs, and a legislative prayer breakfast and welcome reception. The House also took multiple adjournment-in-memory requests for deceased Mississippians, including Larry Bryant, Cynthia Patterson Bond, Linda Stranger, Mary Lou Thompson, and Viva Hughes Williams. The House then adjourned until 2:00 p.m. the next day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 5th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Week, the Legislature affirms its commitment to fostering greater understanding, mutual respect, and unity
- movements were deeply connected, both grounded in community empowerment, both calling for Black and Brown unity
- And so, as we honor Cinco de Mayo, let's honor the full truth, the resistance, the unity, and the Black
- Let's honor the full truth, the resistance, the unity, and the Black and Brown lives that made that victory
- know that our communities have consistently demonstrated the extraordinary power of solidarity and unity
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then held its Latino Spirit Awards ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 16, proclaiming May 4–11, 2025 as Cinco de Mayo Week, after supportive remarks from several caucuses emphasizing Mexican history, women’s contributions, LGBTQ solidarity, Black and Brown unity, and AAPI and Jewish community support. The chamber then recognized 11 Latino Spirit honorees for achievements in human rights, business, arts, public service, community empowerment, health and science, environmental justice, philanthropy, and entertainment.
After the ceremony, the Assembly returned to floor business and approved a series of measures. AB 60, banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products, passed 56–3. AJR 6, urging Congress to protect federal school meal and local food funding, drew extensive debate and broad bipartisan support; members cited child hunger, farm economies, and local food systems, and it passed 76–0 with 73 coauthors added. Other measures adopted included AB 679 on state park land acquisitions, AB 681 expanding Dream Loan Program caps for undocumented graduate students, AB 1224 on substitute teacher continuity, AB 831 on gaming technical changes, AB 259 extending Brown Act teleconferencing flexibility, AB 467 extending Los Angeles Neighborhood Council teleconferencing authority, and AB 519 targeting deceptive puppy mill sales.
The chamber also passed AB 1522, an urgency Judiciary Committee bill protecting attorneys from politically motivated discipline and creating an expedited licensing path for some former federal attorneys, and AB 263, which extends temporary water flow requirements on the Shasta and Smith Rivers; that bill drew sharp disagreement over water rights, tribal participation, and impacts on farmers, but ultimately passed 51–16. Additional measures approved included AB 428 on pooled insurance for water corporations, AB 492 requiring notice to local jurisdictions when recovery treatment facilities are licensed, and AB 536 preserving colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Assembly also adopted a motion to suspend file notice so Appropriations could hear AB 379 on May 7.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy Two - Thursday, May 28 - Technical Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy Two - Thursday, May 28 - Technical Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Where there is division, grant unity. Communities, both great and small.
- Where there is division, grant unity of purpose.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into a lengthy signing session in which the Speaker suspended business to sign numerous enrolled measures. The transcript lists many House bills, Senate bills, substitutes, and conference committee substitutes, indicating final passage and enrollment of a broad set of legislation, though the specific subject matter of the bills is not described in the record provided.
After an at-ease, the House resumed and the Speaker signed additional Senate bills and joint resolutions so they could become law, again without debate or recorded objections. The measures included a wide range of Senate bills and several House committee substitutes, along with Senate Joint Resolutions 87 and 95.
The only other business noted was an announcement asking members to check in with the clerks to record attendance. The session then adjourned sine die at midnight on May 30, 2026, ending the second regular session of the 103rd General Assembly in accordance with the Missouri Constitution.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Oct 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- But I want it to be pure unity.
- but I want it to be pure unity.
- but I want it to be pure unity.
- And, you know, I'm tired of the fake unity.
- No, unity has always been our greatest strength.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Beyond her role as a counselor, she serves as co-advisor for the school's Unity Club, GSA, a student
- In 2011, Ariana founded the Unity Day Conference to connect local communities with LGBTQ plus resources
- Soju has become an emblem of unity, celebration, and tradition for Korean Americans, serving as a bridge
- Soju has become an emblem of unity, celebration, and tradition for Korean Americans serving as a bridge
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Republican Media Availability 4/.28/26 Apr 29th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It would have been nice um to have seen uh some effort at unity uh beyond just using One Minnesota platitudes
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Summary:
Republican legislative leaders reacted critically to Governor Walz’s speech, saying it was divisive and focused too heavily on Democratic priorities rather than unity or bipartisan work. Speaker Daudt and Majority Leader Liska argued the governor ignored the state’s affordability problems, including high property taxes, rising business costs, and what they described as mandates imposed under full Democratic control. They also said the speech downplayed poor educational outcomes and failed to offer a unifying vision for the final weeks of session.
A major theme was fraud and accountability. Leaders said the governor waited too long to address the state’s large fraud scandal and then deflected blame to other states. They said Minnesotans want accountability and affordability, and they pointed to the House Fraud Committee and the Senate’s OIG bill as examples of anti-fraud work Republicans say Democrats have blocked. They also criticized the governor’s tax proposals as a “bait and switch,” arguing that promised tax cuts would be offset by new taxes on services and banking fees.
The discussion also touched on school safety, gun policy, child care credits, and the HCMC bailout. Republicans said they were willing to work on bipartisan school safety measures, including mental health supports and funding for public, private, and charter schools, but believed gun-control proposals lacked the votes. On the child care credit, leaders said they would keep evaluating it but were concerned about future deficits and the need for a pay-for. In response to questions, they said they were not surprised HCMC was not mentioned and said conversations were continuing. One leader also objected to the governor’s comments about voting access for people of color, calling them disrespectful.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 25 (2-11-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- dependable leadership, strong work ethic, and servant's heart have significantly strengthened the mission, unity
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Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call establishing a quorum, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The House clerk then informed the Senate that the House had passed House Bills 49 and 470 and requested concurrence. The clerk also read the second-reading calendar, which included Senate Bills 45, 98, 118, 145, 153, 155, 158, and 160, all of which were sent to the Rules Committee. Committee reports placed several bills on the calendar, including SB 69, 56, 72, 57, 172, 9, 141, and 110, with various committee substitutes and title amendments noted. The Rules Committee later posted those bills for the next day’s regular orders, and the Committee on Committees made several referrals, including SB 41 to Appropriations and Revenue; SBs 124 and 152 to Education; SBs 125, 138, 162, and 170 to Judiciary; SJR 90 to Transportation; SBs 47, 104, and 159 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection; and Senate Resolutions 85 through 89 to the floor.
During floor business, members filed amendments and co-sponsorship requests, including amendments to SB 39 and SB 110 and co-sponsorships for bills such as SB 98, SB 172, SB 63, SB 135, SB 179, and SB 169. Senators also made several announcements and remarks, including notice of upcoming committee meetings, a reception for working families, the National Farm Machinery Show, and concerns about coal, energy affordability, and a constituent’s high utility bill. One senator called up Senate Resolution 82 for the next day, and the chamber adopted Senate Resolution 84, honoring Harriet Thompson of Winchester for her service to the Clark County Republican Women’s Club and the Republican Party.
New legislation was introduced, including SB 180 on property valuation, SB 184 on education reporting, SBs 185-187 on branch budget recommendations and branch budget bills, SB 188 on railroad safety, and SCR 96 to reestablish the disaster prevention and resiliency task force. No floor votes were taken on the bills themselves during this meeting beyond the adoption of SR 84. The Senate then recessed for committee meetings, returned, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Dec 9th, 2025
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- ...in school and listening to the rhetoric of Charlie Kirk in a time when we are trying to preach unity
- I am challenged to understand why holding up such a figure is someone that would promote unity among
- people of ...is someone that would promote unity among people of different ages, races, genders, and
Summary:
The Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability heard three bills and reported all three favorably. First, the committee took up Senator Gates’ employee protection bill, which was amended with a delete-all to create whistleblower protections for people who file ethics complaints based on personal knowledge. Gates and the Florida Commission on Ethics said the measure would reduce retaliation against insiders who report misconduct, while the commission said it supported the proposal and expected low implementation costs. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill as amended.
The committee next considered Senator McClain’s bill to reclassify certain district assistant regional counsel supervisor positions in the Florida Retirement System to the senior management class. Supporters said the change would align those positions with comparable attorneys in public defender and state attorney offices and help with recruitment and retention. A late-file technical amendment aligning class codes with statute was adopted, and the committee then reported the bill favorably.
The final bill, Senator Martin’s SB 194, would designate October 14 each year as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance in Florida. Martin argued the day would honor Kirk’s advocacy for free speech, civic engagement, and debate, and said it would not create a state holiday or require closures. The bill drew strong opposition from Senator Polsky and Senator Bracy Davis, who cited Kirk’s public statements on race, women, guns, and systemic discrimination and argued he was divisive and unworthy of a state honor. Supporters, including representatives from the Venezuelan American Republican Club and the Christian Family Coalition, backed the measure. After debate, the committee voted to report the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- this has been a tragic loss for our community, and even in the face of that loss, it has shown the unity
- And even in the face of that loss, that has shown the unity and the strength of the Cape Ann community
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and several brief recognitions of visitors, including the Case High School girls softball team, which was congratulated for winning three consecutive Division Four state championships, and Bonnie Allen, the Senate reading clerk from Oregon, who was welcomed with her family. Later, Senator Collins introduced participants in the Ward Fellowship from Boston Latin School, noting the program’s focus on public service and summer internships.
On the legislative calendar, the Senate took up Senate No. 2507, a bill establishing the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. Senator Tarr offered and the chamber adopted an amendment substituting a new draft, Senate No. 2566, titled an act further regulating the Gloucester Fisheries Commission. The bill, as amended, was then passed to be engrossed. The Senate also acted on several committee and House papers, suspending rules and Joint Rule 12 as needed to refer matters to committees. In addition, House No. 4307, a bill establishing financing for long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges, was ordered to a third reading.
The Senate adopted an order to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in a formal session with a calendar. Senator Tarr then moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Christopher J. Daley of Gloucester, age 18, who died in a car accident; he was remembered for his school, sports, and community involvement, especially hockey, and for his plans to attend Coastal Carolina University. The motion was adopted, a moment of silence was observed, and the Senate adjourned in his memory.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HHS, HHS DEFER Public Hearings 02-18-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we have Shelby Pikachu, billionaire, Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands and the Hana Unity Party,
- the Hawaiian Islands and the Hana Unity the Hawaiian Islands and the Hana Unity Party<00:01:58.320
- Shelby Pikachu, billionaire, Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands and Hana Unity Party, in support.
- Shelby Pikachu, billionaire, Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands and Hana Unity Party, in support.
- Islands and Hana Unity Party in support. Islands and Hana Unity Party in support.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 3025, relating to medical debt, with multiple organizations and individuals, including the Office of Wellness and Resilience, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Queens Health Systems, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Aloha Care, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction, Hawaii Data Collaborative, and Hawaii Appleseed, all speaking in support. No opposition was heard, and the member present had no questions.
The committee then took up SB 3199, which would establish a mental health emerging therapies task force. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with speakers including veterans, clinicians, researchers, and advocacy groups describing personal experiences with PTSD, depression, traumatic brain injury, and treatment-resistant conditions, and arguing that Hawaii should prepare for regulated access to emerging therapies such as MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and ibogaine. The Department of Health and some medical organizations provided comments, and one opposition witness was called but not present. The chair noted broad support, especially from veterans, and no vote was taken during the excerpt.
The final measure discussed was SB 3324, relating to Medicaid. The Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Aloha Care, and numerous care-provider and aging/disability organizations testified in support, while one witness was in opposition and several others offered comments. The discussion then moved to SB 2563, relating to homelessness, where the Department of the Attorney General offered comments on specific sections and recommended adopting suggested amendments if the bill proceeds. Additional testimony on SB 2563 began with support from several individuals, including Shelby Pikachu, who emphasized the severity of homelessness and related social problems in the community.