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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/19/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the Capitol. Thank you for leading us off today. Senator Alston. Senator Alston.
  • And I know Kavanagh and silent may be an oxymoron, but for a little tour of the Capitol.
  • Senate Bill 1088, an act of appropriating money to the Arizona Department of Homeland Security.
  • So it's not because of border walls or border fences or other hard security measures.
  • So it's not because of border walls or border fences or other hard security measures.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the 4-H pledge led by Yuma County 4-H Ambassadors, followed by guest introductions and several recognitions. The chamber observed World Hearing Day with a proclamation honoring hearing health awareness and access to care, and also recognized the 100th anniversary of Sandy Corps VFW Post 1433 in Glendale. The Doctor of the Day was introduced, and additional guests included mobile food vendors who were present in connection with a discussion about food truck licensing remaining a city matter. The Senate then took up a series of third-reading bills, most of them transportation appropriations. SB 1062, 1063, 1064, 1154, 1204, 1207, 1245, 1250, 1455, and 1457 all passed, with members debating whether transportation funding should come from the general fund or the HURF fund, and several senators speaking in support of specific road projects in their districts or for tribal communities. SB 1461 also passed with broad support; it would fund an AHCCCS allied health care workforce pipeline, and supporters described it as a practical response to health care worker shortages. SB 1798 passed with bipartisan support to increase FAFSA awareness and support for students and families. The Senate also passed SB 1065, creating funding for hyperbaric oxygen therapy for military veterans, despite concerns from opponents about unproven claims for other conditions. SB 1088, 1156, and 1157 passed after extended debate over immigration enforcement, border security, and whether the appropriations were requested or necessary; supporters framed them as reimbursements or security measures, while opponents argued they targeted immigrant communities and duplicated federal responsibilities. SB 1019, which would have amended bottled water system law related to fluoridation, failed on a 14-11 vote after a lengthy debate over public health, informed consent, and fluoride safety. The Senate also announced committee meetings for the following Monday, withdrew HB 2110 from one committee and referred it to another, and then adjourned until Monday, March 23, 2026.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 23rd, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have some special guests we'd like to welcome to our Capitol today.
  • They adorned our Capitol today.
  • Welcome to the Capitol. Welcome to the Capitol.
  • Welcome to the Capitol. Welcome to the Capitol. Madam Clerk. Thank you, Clerk.
  • Welcome to the Capitol. Welcome to the Capitol. Madam Clerk. Thank you, Clerk. Madam Clerk, Mr.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 23rd, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Department of Homeland Security to authorize the state of Louisiana to establish a pilot program relative
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened in prayer, and adopted the journal. Members received messages from the Senate on several House bills and Senate bills, and a number of House resolutions were introduced or laid over. The chamber also suspended rules to allow committees to continue meeting while the House was in session. Several local and ceremonial resolutions were taken up, including measures on public health data, carbon sequestration property rights, declining school enrollment, and commendations and condolences. The floor then considered a series of local bills and Senate bills, many of which passed with little or no opposition. Among the House bills approved were measures creating or adjusting local districts and utility-related authorities in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, including bills on the Regency Park Town Home Crime Prevention Security District, Sewage and Water Board procurement and lien authority, the Foulberg-New neighborhood improvement district, and temporary parish burn bans. The House also passed bills on broadband cable price notices, state finance limits, toll exemptions for school board-owned leased vehicles, prestige license plates, and a brain injury designation on driver’s licenses. Senate bills passed included measures on workers’ compensation evidence rules, recreation of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, a soybean grain research board name change, incumbent worker training, interdict estate planning, and recreational alligator hunting. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 256, which would consolidate Orleans Parish’s separate civil and criminal clerk of court offices into a single Orleans clerk. Supporters argued the change would align Orleans with the rest of the state, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, while preserving employees and services. Opponents raised concerns about the timing, the lack of broader legislative and public involvement, the impact on the recently elected criminal clerk, and possible disruption to court operations and constitutional rights. After lengthy questioning, the bill passed 89-8. The House also heard a personal privilege statement recognizing a school choir visiting the Capitol and later continued with additional Senate bills, including one on workers’ compensation medical review evidence and another on the Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 24th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1034 by Sparks and Perry relates to cyber security. ...retail public utilities that provide
  • Senate Bill 1058 by Parker relates to the exclusion of certain securities transaction payments from the
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Feb 11th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Today, I am honored to welcome Faith in Florida to the halls of the state capitol.
  • using professional, licensed security personnel.
  • requirements as a paid security service.
  • Senators, today is Marion County Day at the Capitol.
  • Thank you for coming to the Capitol and being part of what we're doing.
Summary: The Florida Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing visiting groups and guests, including college students and leaders, health and nonprofit organizations, Catholic Days at the Capitol participants, foreign dignitaries from Morocco, and others. Senators also observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, with remarks honoring the Parkland community and the school safety law that followed. The chamber then took up a special order calendar of bills, beginning with several claims bills and local relief measures. SB 14 for Jose Correa against Miami-Dade County passed 37-1, and HB 6517 for A. Sanchez-Mayan against the City of St. Petersburg passed after substitution. HB 6515 for Lordes Latour and Edward Lator against Miami-Dade County also passed 38-1. The Senate then approved SB 52 on volunteer armed security at places of worship (39-0), SB 124 updating Florida Virtual School statutes (39-0), SB 504 on code inspector body cameras (39-0), and SB 506 on related public records (38-1). A lengthy debate centered on SB 7040, which recreates the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund through December 31, 2027. Several senators argued for tighter oversight and supported an amendment by Senator Berman that would have limited fund use and required Legislative Budget Commission approval for continued spending; that amendment failed 12-27. The underlying bill then passed 29-10. Senators also adopted SB 594 on local housing assistance for mobile home owners (39-0), SB 656 strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children programs (39-0), SB 806 creating right-to-repair protections for wireless devices and agricultural equipment (39-0), SB 816 establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute (39-0), SM 1186 urging Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure by voice vote, SB 308 creating the Florida Museum of Black History with a late-filed amendment clarifying ex officio nonvoting legislative members (39-0), and SB 572 updating ethics law to include foster children and foster parents, as amended (38-0). The Senate also withdrew SB 1360 from further consideration, certified passed bills to the House, and adjourned until February 19.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony May 24th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I now recognize the Honorable Cole Hefner, Chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Public
  • I'm honored to be a part of this ceremony today as the Chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security
  • 24th, 2020, the Fallen Heroes memorial service will take place in the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol
  • Come here and represent various organizations that advocate for our veterans here in the Capitol.
  • We gather in this Capitol to honor those who have given their lives for our country.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I now recognize the Honorable Cole Hefner, chair of the House Committee of Homeland Security, Public
  • As we gather in the Texas Capitol to commemorate Memorial Day. There is concluding simultaneously.
  • We gather in this Capitol to honor. Those who have given their lives for our country.
  • I think it's fair to say that for the past few months, This Capitol building.
  • Ceremony here at the Capitol. We honor their dedication.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • AGENTS HERE IN THE CAPITOL ON JANUARY 6.
  • SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO TALK ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY.
  • Musk has plans for Social Security and Medicare.
  • And more than 70 million Social Security recipients. I hope, Mr.
  • MUSK HAS PLANS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Tue Jan 7, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Law Enforcement on its priorities following the January 1 transfer of law enforcement assets into the department, including the sheriff’s division, narcotics enforcement, criminal investigations, homeland security, and the inspector general’s office. DLE said its goals are to improve public safety, accountability, communications, training, and standards. The department outlined planned initiatives such as stronger federal partnerships, narcotics and gun-violence enforcement, an agricultural crime unit, traffic and commercial vehicle enforcement, an explosive/fireworks enforcement section, gun buybacks, new police facilities in the airport area, Aahu, and the leeward side, a state training center, upgraded law-enforcement IT, and efforts to narrow salary gaps with county departments to improve recruitment. A major portion of the discussion focused on illegal fireworks enforcement after the recent explosion tragedy. DLE said its current task force is small and relies on ad hoc support from HPD, the Attorney General’s office, criminal investigations, and sheriffs, which is not sustainable. The department requested eight FTEs for the effort—one administrator, two clerical staff, and six investigators—plus funding for a laboratory, equipment, storage, disposal, vehicles, safety gear, and a criminalist. DLE said the explosive enforcement section would use an existing facility and that the initial lab startup cost is about $2 million. Members asked for follow-up materials, and DLE said it would send the explosive enforcement forms and additional details to the Finance and Judiciary chairs. Members also questioned staffing vacancies, interagency coordination, and whether new specialized units could be filled. DLE said it has about 119 vacancies and that recruitment is hindered by a roughly $28,000 starting pay gap with county police departments; academy classes are down to about 12 to 14 recruits. The department said it is streamlining hiring, using QR-code recruitment, and hopes specialized units will attract applicants. On coordination, DLE said it works closely with HPD and other agencies on operations such as fireworks enforcement and public events, and that DOCARE remains a case-by-case partner but is not currently moving into DLE. The committee also received updates on the Silver Alert program, which is nearing rollout with county MOUs and a coordinator expected later in the month, the special duty officer program, which is being moved to a web-based vendor-managed system at no cost to the department, and the SaferWatch school safety system, which is being deployed statewide with annual software costs of $3,500 per school in the first year and $2,500 thereafter. No votes or formal actions were taken.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • But this safety shouldn't be exclusive to just the Texas Capitol.
  • As domestic partners in the White House and here in this Capitol.
  • I had stepped into the girls' restroom near the Capitol Grill.
  • security.
  • The man was found and removed from the Capitol the same day.
Bills: SB7, SB14, SB 7, SB 14
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

March 14, 2026 - Regular Session

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome, welcome to the Capitol, and thank you for that prayer this morning.
  • The Virginia Division of Capitol Police is the oldest police agency... You may not know this.
  • The Virginia Division of Capitol Police is the oldest police agency in the country.
  • Division of Capitol Police followed.
  • Thank you to our Capitol Police. We appreciate you. The delegate from Albemarle, Delegate Loffer.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/12/2026 - Senate Floor Session - Opening Day Ceremony

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He'll be down around the Capitol today; he's up there somewhere.
  • And we have Sue Ann Edmiston, who was an incredible staffer on Capitol Hill.
  • and support the Arizona Freedom Caucus with all of our work here at the state Capitol.
  • Military Affairs and Border Security. Public Safety.
  • Military Affairs and Border Security. Assisted living hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Arizona Senate convened for the opening day of the second regular session of the 57th Legislature with prayer, presentation of colors, the pledge, and the national anthem, then recorded attendance and welcomed members and guests. Senate leadership reflected on the chamber’s prior session, emphasizing member-driven budgeting, committee authority, tax cuts, and a conservative agenda under divided government. The Senate also heard an opening-day address from Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller, who argued Arizona could reduce poverty by aligning education and workforce training with projected job growth, including expanded degree, online, apprenticeship, and technical programs, along with AI skills and neighborhood investment in west Phoenix. The body then handled organizational business. Members adopted a motion to simplify reading of bills and memorials, appointed a committee to notify the House and Governor that the Senate was organized, and received the House’s reciprocal notice that it was ready for business. Senators also introduced numerous guests, including family members, local officials, law enforcement leaders, education advocates, tribal leaders, and community representatives. Several members used their introductions to highlight policy interests such as victim rights, water, housing, public safety, education, and support for historic neighborhoods and tribal communities. The Senate adopted an amendment to Senate Rule 7A and then adopted the rules of the 57th Legislature as amended. It also approved committee assignments for standing and statutory committees, including Appropriations, Education, Finance, Government, Military Affairs and Border Security, Natural Resources, Rules, Legislative Council, Legislative Audit, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The chamber requested House consent to adjourn from January 15 to January 20, 2026, after completing its work. A long list of bills was introduced and assigned to committees, covering topics such as health care, education, public safety, elections, housing, water, immigration-related reporting, cryptocurrency, transportation, and other regulatory matters. The Senate then announced committee schedules and adjourned until January 14, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-19-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the Capitol. Senator Dela Cruz, then Senator Lee. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Welcome to the Capitol. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Welcome to the Capitol. Thank you, Senator Lee, then Senator Wakai, and then Senator DeCoite.
  • Enjoy your time at the state capitol.
  • Welcome to your state capitol. Today is the fourth day of Senate Education Week.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Finance - Part 1 - 04/22/26

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
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  • the state of Minnesota Capitol.
  • the state of Minnesota Capitol.
  • G-15 of the Capitol again.
  • G-15 of the Capitol again. So, if you G-15 of the Capitol again.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 13th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Capitol. I would like for everybody to pay attention, please.
  • Recognizing February 13th 2025 as Texas in a HRO day at the state capitol. Ms.
  • Great Texas NAHRO Day at the State Capitol. For 49 years.
  • Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs. Chair.
  • Secure Appointments, Richardson. Permanent Standing Subcommittee on Workforce, Chair Longoria.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2025-04-30

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are your neighbors when you are in session at the Capitol, and we are your cyber security center.
  • So have the that been secured?
  • Thank you, Representative Olson, and thank you for coming down to the Capitol.
  • Seeing none, thank you for making your way down to the Capitol.
  • Thank you for making your way down to the Capitol today.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 18th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So welcome to the State Capitol. Look forward to working with you.
  • Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas Day at the State Capitol.
  • Welcome the members of the Alabama Cushota Tribe to their state capitol.
  • So, thank you for the work you all do, and welcome to the state capitol. Thank you.
  • Today is mission day. here at the state capitol.
Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Republican Press Conference 1/21/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • Every single dollar that gets spent here at the Capitol has come from somebody's wallet.
  • love to make a good, solid working relationship with the House DFL if they choose to return to the Capitol
  • love to make a good, solid working relationship with the House DFL if they choose to return to the Capitol
  • love to make a good, solid working relationship with the House DFL if they choose to return to the Capitol
  • of doors um when you're talking security of doors um when you're talking about<00:21:34.159> access
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The meeting focused on a package of anti-fraud bills and oversight reforms. House File 3 would direct the Office of Legislative Auditor to compile existing audit and recommendation data into a matrix or numeric score showing how well agencies have implemented past recommendations over a five-year look-back period, with the goal of giving legislators a clearer, more usable accountability tool. Supporters said it would not create new data, only aggregate what already exists, and estimated the bill’s cost at about $240,000. They argued it would help lawmakers identify agencies that repeatedly fail to address waste, fraud, and abuse. House File 2 would require state employees and agencies to immediately report suspected fraud to law enforcement and to legislative committee leaders, require unannounced in-person site visits for grant recipients, and add criminal penalties for failing to carry out those duties. House File 1 would create an independent state Office of Inspector General to investigate fraud in state government, with subpoena power, authority to stop payments, and the ability to share information with other agencies. Speakers said the new office should be independent and nonpartisan, separate from existing agency inspector general functions, and more focused on investigations than the Legislative Auditor. Members also discussed the new fraud and oversight committee, which will meet on Mondays and plans to invite DHS Commissioner Jodi Harpstead to testify. The committee said it will work alongside standing committees, create a whistleblower reporting website, and investigate issues as they arise. In response to questions, Robbins said HF 3 already had a fiscal note and HF 2’s fiscal note was still pending. She also said the committee is considering AI tools to flag irregularities in state programs, and that such tools might have detected problems like those seen in Feeding Our Future.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 10th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and other reasonable fiscal and structural security measure improvements.
  • Security measure improvements.
  • It amends the State Capitol security and weapons provisions, including concealed handguns, duties of
  • security.
  • Court security.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Veronica Marshall at the Capitol.
  • Security benefits as the federal government does.
  • This isn't the first time efforts have been made at the Capitol to address the issue.
  • Social Security benefits currently Social Security benefits currently Minnesota<00:20:24.720> is
  • taxes the same amount of Social Security taxes the same amount of Social Security benefits<00:20
Keywords: 1187, senate, all