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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 8th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Bill 1509 by the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, an act relating to veterans.
- It is supported by veterans.
- The first Star Wars movie made was Star Wars, A New Hope, which launched what can easily be described
- Wars franchise in 2012.
- So you don't have to see Star Wars to be a fan, but I'm committing to this body, I will watch Star Wars
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 023 Feb 5th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But we here today stand with them, with the communities, CBI, their cold case team, and all of our first
- them, with the communities,<00:32:00.799><c> CBI,</c><00:32:01.600><c> their</c><00:32:01.840><c> cold
- , CBI, their cold case team, and<00:32:03.120><c> all</c><00:32:03.279><c> of</c><00:32:03.360><c> our
- And unfortunately, after the Civil War, they were used at the local level.
- </c> And unfortunately after the civil war And unfortunately after the civil war they<01:24:30.080><c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/26/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:24:40.440><c> Lake</c> veterans with veterans on the Lake veterans with veterans on the Lake
- And the interaction between the multiple generations of veterans—there's veterans from the Vietnam War
- 36:43.800><c> War</c><00:36:44.800><c> I</c><00:36:44.880><c> think</c><00:36:45.040><c> we</c> veterans
- from the Vietnam War I think we veterans from the Vietnam War I think we had<00:36:45.359><c> somebody
- Vietnam<00:36:53.280><c> War</c> Vietnam War Vietnam War vintage<00:36:55.240><c> and</c><00:36:55.640
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/03/2026 - House Regulatory Oversight
House Regulatory Oversight Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, if you look at Valley Forge, we think, oh man, it must have been really bad, really cold.
- Another example was the greenback during the Civil War.
Summary:
The Committee on Regulatory Oversight heard two bills related to Arizona bullion and gold-backed transactions. HB 2123 would establish an Arizona bullion depository under the State Treasurer, allow third-party administration and electronic payment systems, require insurance for deposits, and recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Representative Lisa Fink presented the bill as a way to provide an optional, inflation-resistant payment method and to make gold and silver more accessible to ordinary Arizonans; a witness from the Transactional Gold and Silver Project described the depository as a fully allocated, insured warehouse system tied to a debit card and said the model had been used in other states. The committee voted 4-0 with one present to give HB 2123 a do pass recommendation.
The committee then considered HB 2140, which would allow state and local governments to use the Arizona bullion depository, permit the State Treasurer to place up to 10% of state monies in bullion there, and require rulemaking by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Representative Fink again argued that holding some bullion could diversify state assets and reduce counterparty risk, citing Utah’s treasurer and broader central bank gold accumulation. A member asked about the bill’s rulemaking language and the sponsor said she was open to discussing changes with the State Treasurer. With no public testimony, the committee voted 4-0 with one present to recommend HB 2140 do pass, and then adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, if you look at Valley Forge, we think, oh man, it must have been really bad, really cold.
- Another thing was the greenback during the Civil War.
Committee:
House Regulatory Oversight
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- She thought when World War II began.
- </c> that she could be more helpful in war that she could be more helpful in war efforts<00:17:07.679
- </c> Veterans Day. Veterans Day.
- </c><00:31:48.320><c> the</c><00:31:48.640><c> veterans</c> with all the me the veterans with all the
- ><c> and</c><00:35:26.320><c> then</c><00:35:26.480><c> veterans</c> veterans and and then veterans veterans
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- , veterans that have for our veterans, veterans that have for our veterans, veterans that have fought
- veteran side, we're considered the number two state for veterans to the number two state for veterans
- After supporting World War I, Wright Flying School was World War I, Wright Flying School was World War
- state veterans homes affordable veteran state veterans homes affordable veteran state veterans homes
- The most our veterans pay for a private room at our veterans pay for a private room at our veterans pay
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representitives Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- He is a Korean War veteran. I was blessed to be asked to be a pallbearer for him.
- I think all of you know, if you study any history, unfortunately our Korean War veterans tend to be forgotten
- You know, obviously World War II, the greatest generation, and the Vietnam War are really important times
- and a very proud veteran, until he was 92, he participated in the Korean American War Veterans Association
- veterans in Louisiana and across the United States, please.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a series of personal privileges and ceremonial recognitions. Members offered remarks honoring Representative Wright’s uncle, a Korean War veteran, and presented House Resolution 4 honoring former Speaker Joe R. Sauter, with several members and family members speaking about his service, humility, faith, and character. The chamber also recognized the Louisiana Federal Directors Association, celebrated Representative Bagley’s mother’s 96th birthday, welcomed Miss Natchitoches City of Lights, and later welcomed the North Shore Focus group at the Capitol.
The House received Senate messages on SCR 4, SCR 7, and SCR 8, all of which lay over, and enrolled H.R. 4 through 8. Members introduced several new measures, including resolutions on the death of Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw, support for a federal voter ID measure, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day, a study of the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, and support for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education; these were assigned numbers and lay over. The chamber also adopted, without objection, several resolutions already on the floor, including H.R. 10 recognizing Funeral Director’s Day, H.R. 11 honoring the crew of Eve’s 40th anniversary, H.R. 12 for Nurse Practitioner Day, H.R. 13 on Dorothy Prevost, and H.C.R. 13 honoring Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans.
Committee reports and bill referrals were then taken up. New bills included a crime prevention and security district in Arlene’s Parish and consent-judgment appropriation measures. The House also received numerous committee reports, mostly favorable or with amendments, on bills dealing with court jurisdiction, child relocation, highway and bridge memorial designations, software standards of care, harmful material to minors, and ferry terminal naming. Several of these were ordered engrossed or had amendments adopted. The session ended with announcements about upcoming committee meetings, a reminder about interim emergency board ballots, and a motion to adjourn until Monday at 3:00 p.m., which passed without objection.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representitives Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- He is a Korean War veteran. I was blessed to be asked to be a pallbearer for him.
- I think all of you know, if you study any history, unfortunately our Korean War veterans tend to be forgotten
- You know, obviously World War II, the greatest generation, and Vietnam War are really important times
- and a very proud veteran, until he was 92, he participated in the Korean War American, you know, Korean
- American War Veterans Association in Jefferson, but the whole time during the funeral mass and the comments
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum present and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then used personal privilege remarks to honor a number of individuals and groups, including a moment of silence for Representative Wright’s uncle, Korean War veteran Melvin Truche, and a tribute to former Speaker Joe R. Sauter through House Resolution 4. Speakers described Sauter as a humble, faith-centered public servant and asked for a moment of silence and applause in his memory. The chamber also recognized the Louisiana Federal Directors Association, celebrated Representative Bagley’s mother’s 96th birthday, and welcomed Miss Natchitoches City of Lights and the North Shore Focus group.
The House received Senate messages on SCR 4, SCR 7, and SCR 8, which would commemorate St. Patrick’s Day and designate Capitol recognition days for the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival and the Meat and Oyster Festival; all were laid over. The House also received and laid over several new measures, including resolutions on the death of Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw, voter identification and election integrity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Day, a study of the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students, and support for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. A new House bill was introduced to create the Regency Park Townhomes Crime Prevention Security District, and another to appropriate funds for consent judgments.
Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including House Resolution 10 designating Funeral Director’s Day, House Resolution 11 commending the crew of Eve on its 40th anniversary, House Resolution 12 recognizing Nurse Practitioner Day, House Resolution 13 on Dorothy Prevost, and House Concurrent Resolution 13 commending Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans. Committee reports were also received on a number of bills, including transportation and civil law measures, many involving highway and bridge designations such as memorial highways for Speaker Joe Sauter, Eugene Washington, Trevor Avenue, and others. The House also noted upcoming committee meetings, an open interim emergency board ballot deadline, and adjourned without objection until Monday at 3:00 p.m.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- A lot of times we're left out in the cold by the federal government.
- Smith County as Veterans Memorial Highway. Mr.
- I'm a combat veteran.
- You're talking about the veterans part? Yes.
- A daughter of a veteran and who is now a peace officer.
Bills:
HB2034 , HB2436 , HB3010 , HB3033 , HB3138 , HB3177 , HB3426 , HB3686 , HB3858 , HB4176 , HB4257 , HB4264 , HB4804 , HCR98
Keywords:
groundwater, foreign ownership, national security, water permits, environmental health, deadly conduct, firearm, recklessness, peace officer, prosecution, Penal Code, Texas laws, disaster recovery, infrastructure, rural communities, grants, state funding, emergency management, HB 3033, Texas Department of Public Safety
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Mar 18th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- veterans who defended us.
- So I urge legislators and all Floridians to stand with our veterans in support. ...veterans who defended
- A fraction of that 1% serves in the FRS, and even fewer are combat veterans, those who have faced war
- We stood up for our veterans' justice. They stood up for us.
- Florida has more than 1.4 to 1.5 million veterans.
Summary:
The Military and Veterans, Space, and Domestic Security Committee met with a quorum and heard several bills focused on veterans, military families, and aerospace. SB 684 by Sen. Avila would let certain Florida Retirement System members buy military wartime service credit under updated eligibility dates and expand the definition of wartime service to include recent operations such as New Dawn, Inherent Resolve, Freedom Sentinel, and Enduring Sentinel. Veterans and first responders testified in support, and senators said the bill corrects an outdated gap. The committee voted the bill favorably.
The committee then took up SB 1528 by Sen. Collins on educational opportunities for military children. The bill strengthens coordination between school districts and military installations and requires DOE training modules for school staff working with military families. An amendment removing a sunset provision was adopted, and three Hillsborough County students who helped develop the idea testified in support, describing research on military-family school transitions and the need for staff training on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The committee reported the bill favorably as amended.
SB 910 by Sen. Collins, on veterans benefit assistance, was amended and reported favorably. As amended, it allows veterans to work with professional claims advisors while adding consumer protections, including fee caps, bans on initial/nonrefundable and referral fees, required disclosures, and limits on use of veterans’ login credentials. Sen. Collins and others argued the federal VA claims process is too slow and confusing and that veterans need both help and safeguards. The committee also approved SB 1464 by Sen. Wright, which expands FDVA outreach through digital, print, social media, and in-person efforts and requires public events and annual reporting, and SB 1516 by Sen. Wright, which creates an international aerospace innovation fund administered by Space Florida to support partnerships with international aerospace companies. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned at the end of the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Veterans division approves HF1225 3/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- There is... if a veteran could take an ATV and not think about taking their life, this is worth it.
- The bill is supported by the Minnesota chapter of Disabled Veterans of America.
- You are, in fact, an Army veteran, correct? Who, uh, 19 Delta 11 Bravo? Perfect. Perfect. So, Mr.
- Oh, okay, that came from World War I, and that is not the case today.
- </c> trained oh okay that came from World War trained oh okay that came from World War I<00:03:13.280
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 3/12/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:01:48.520><c> group</c> when you meet with your veterans group when you meet with your veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs.
- My name is Barry Henriksson, Department of Minnesota Veterans of War, as adjutant quartermaster.
- Wars.
- and</c> Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars and Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars and I'm<00:36:19.599
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- There are fears and cold case unit.
- </c><00:42:32.560><c> case</c> consequences and taint the cold case consequences and taint the cold case
- And some cold cases may go in that direction where a family member is suspected.
- I was the director of nursing there to the Veterans Affairs.
- I'm currently the veterans affairs.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/19/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name and begin. that veterans organizations can use that that veterans organizations
- </c> property so many of our veterans property so many of our veterans organizations<00:02:06.439><c>
- </c><00:03:12.239><c> of</c><00:03:12.360><c> Foreign</c><00:03:12.640><c> Wars</c> of Minnesota Veterans
- of Foreign Wars of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars and<00:03:13.640><c> in</c><00:03:13.760><c> that
- </c><00:03:39.040><c> and</c> Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and they're
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- I’m an honorably discharged veteran from Arizona.
- your unimaginable loss, and to cite the law and the history of these drug charges, it just seems so cold
- This is part of a geopolitical war.
- This is part of a geopolitical war. It's brought to us, courtesy of the CCP.
- In fact, we have drugs today that were created during World War II, and it's being sold on the streets
Summary:
The Judiciary and Elections Committee approved the January 21, 2026 minutes and held SB 1208. It then heard SB 1211, which would allow victims of felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence to seek a lifetime injunction against a convicted defendant. Supporters from victim advocacy organizations and a survivor described the bill as an important safety measure that would reduce repeated court appearances and trauma. The committee voted 7-0 to give SB 1211 a do pass recommendation.
The committee next considered SB 1239, which removes the statute of limitations for failing to register as a sex offender or providing false registration information. The sponsor said the bill closes a public-safety loophole and was requested by DPS, while opponents argued existing warrant procedures already address the issue and raised due process concerns. After discussion, the committee voted 4-3 to recommend SB 1239 do pass.
SB 1240 would exclude probationers convicted of dangerous crimes against children from the probation incentive payment formula. The sponsor tied the bill to a recent child sexual assault case and said the change would keep those cases separate from probation performance incentives; defense attorneys warned it could discourage treatment and push more people into prison. The committee voted 4-3 to recommend SB 1240 do pass. The committee also heard and approved SB 1095, as amended, which bans gender transition procedures and referrals for minors and restricts public funding and facilities for such care; supporters called it necessary child protection, while opponents said it was discriminatory. The committee then heard SB 1243 and SB 1244, both related to court-ordered mental health treatment. SB 1243 adds notice to guardians and lets them seek continued treatment, while SB 1244 creates a continuing court-ordered treatment process after repeated annual reviews. Supporters, including family members of seriously mentally ill patients, said the bills would close gaps and prevent dangerous lapses in care; opponents raised due process concerns and warned about expanded involuntary treatment. Both bills received do pass recommendations, with SB 1243 passing 7-0 and SB 1244 passing after amendment and roll call vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Vets Committee Meeting - 2025-03-12
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Is it every veteran? Absolutely not.
- Department of Veterans Affairs.
- VFW, American Legion, outreach to underserved veterans, and providing services and programs for veterans
- My name is Barry Henrickson, Department of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars Adjutant Quartermaster.
- The Department of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- from different veterans organizations veteran service organizations veteran service organizations veteran
- I've got veterans that are in-laws all of which veterans that are in-laws all of which veterans that
- the uh son of a World War II veteran who uh uh son of a World War II veteran who uh uh son of a World
- War II veteran who uh served at uh was a marine at Pearl served at uh was a marine at Pearl served at
- but be a veteran that may be a veterans but be a veteran that may be a veterans but be a veteran that
Bills:
SJR 36 , SJR 2 , SB 4 , SR 45 , SR 47 , SR 63 , SR 66 , SR 70 , SR 85 , SCR 14 , SB 10 , SB 11 , SB 10 , SB 11
Keywords:
SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 29th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And this was right after the Gulf War.
- And this was right after the Gulf War.
- So I want to acknowledge that the Dodgers love their veterans, and obviously our veterans love the Dodgers
- The Dodgers love their veterans, and obviously our veterans love the Dodgers, not just in America, but
- Members, peace is more than the absence of war.
Summary:
The Senate session opened with a roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long series of floor recognitions and votes. Members spent substantial time honoring the Los Angeles Dodgers, celebrating their back-to-back World Series championship and highlighting the team’s history, community role, and connections to Jackie Robinson, Fernando Valenzuela, Vin Scully, and Jaime Jarrín. Senators also recognized summer interns and welcomed members of Kappa Alpha Psi’s Kappa League and Guide Right program to the floor.
The chamber then took up several measures, beginning with AB 182 on ballot order and proposition numbering for the 2026 statewide ballot, which passed 38-8 after debate over whether placing legislatively referred measures first was fair. SR 113, commemorating the International Day of Peace and honoring Dr. Yongshik Cho’s role in proposing it, passed unanimously after supportive remarks about peace, education, and California’s diversity. The Senate also adopted SJR 16 urging Congress to restore commercial driver’s licenses for affected California truck drivers, and SCR 185 designating Probation Services Week.
A major portion of the meeting was devoted to budget trailer bills. The Senate concurred in Assembly amendments to AB 112, AB 150, AB 152, AB 181, and AB 179, covering Medi-Cal, child care, human services, education governance, and housing. It also passed or concurred in SB 168, SB 169, SB 170, SB 171, SB 172, SB 174, SB 177, and SB 180, addressing public resources and energy, transportation, executive branch reorganization, labor, state government, courts, Medi-Cal financing, and taxation. Several of these drew opposition centered on energy costs, transparency, business impacts, or the proposed “fair share” approach to Medi-Cal costs for large corporations, but most measures passed on party-line or near-party-line votes. The Senate also confirmed three California Horse Racing Board appointments and ended with adjournment motions, including a request to adjourn in memory of Francis Lydia Limos of American Canyon.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Nine - Thursday, April 9
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- War is horrible. All war. I hate it. War is horrible. All war. I hate it.
- This is the bill for repairing gravestones for veterans.
- The Veterans Commission does have a fund for repairing gravestones in veteran cemeteries, but those who
- This is the bill for repairing gravestones for veterans.
- The Veterans Commission does have a fund for repairing gravestones in veteran cemeteries, but those who