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• to Farm Workers Day.
• to Farm Workers Day.
• This bill will change the name of the holiday from Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Worker Day.
• This bill will change the name of the holiday from Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Worker Day.
• We are celebrating on the first Wednesday of April, which coincidentally is April Fool's Day.

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• Every day now, that same day in Little Village, ICE arrested William Himenez, a day laborer, as he walked
• Day, October 1st.
• Uh we had the back in the day.
• every day.
• </c> family is directly affected by 22 a day. family is directly affected by 22 a day.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We proudly proclaim that this Saturday is National Donor Day in Florida, a day dedicated to the selfless
• The bill does not change how Florida Virtual School serves students day by day.
• So you have 60 days, and within those 60 days, under this amendment, the Legislative Budget Commission
• For emergencies that exceed 90 days, the governor and agencies have For emergencies that exceed 90 days
• Thompson Black History Celebration.

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• We proudly proclaim that this Saturday is National Donor Day in Florida, a day dedicated to the selfless
• The bill does not change how Florida Virtual School serves students day by day.
• So you have 60 days, and within that 60 days, under this amendment, the Legislative Budget Commission
• For emergencies that exceed 90 days, the governor and agencies have For emergencies that exceed 90 days
• Thompson Black History Celebration.

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.

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• The residents of Rusk County for years have celebrated the production of ribbon cane syrup, and for a
• The residents of Rusk County for years have celebrated the production of ribbon cane syrup, and for a
• This resolution would recognize what's going on to celebrate this tradition and the 30,000 annual visitors
• HCR 46 designates January 12 as Nathan Gage Ingram Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
• HCR 46 designates January 12 as Nathan Gage Ingram Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035. U.S.

Bills: HCR111 , HB5655 , HB5689 , HB5690 , HCR46 , HCR83 , HCR81 , HCR84

Committee: Senate Administration

Keywords: beekeeping, pollination, agriculture, local economy, Combes, Bee Capital of Texas, water management, eminent domain, bond issuance, Fort Bend County, public infrastructure, special district, government validation, local authority, bonds, Cole Ranch Improvement District, Hunter Ranch Improvement District, property taxes, infrastructure funding, local governance

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and considered several local and uncontested measures, mostly resolutions designating official Texas titles for places and observances. HCR 111 would name Combs the official Bee Capital of Texas; HCR 81 would name Milam the Gateway Capital of Texas; HCR 84, as a committee substitute, would name Pineland the Sawmill Capital of Texas; and HCR 83 would name Rusk County the Syrup Capital of Texas. The committee also heard HCR 46, designating January 12 as Nathan Gage Ingram Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035, honoring the Roanoke Navy SEAL who died during a mission off Somalia. No public testimony was offered on any of these resolutions, and each was reported favorably to the full Senate by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes, then placed on the local and uncontested calendar for May 28, 2025. The committee also considered HB 5655, which would create a water control and improvement district in Fort Bend County to provide drainage improvements for about 912 acres owned by TPHTL Hatcher LLC. Senator Kolkhorst explained that the district powers were intended to address flooding and drainage in a low-lying area. The bill was reported favorably to the full Senate with no opposition after no public testimony was offered. In addition, HB 5689 and HB 5690 were heard as local bills validating and updating the powers and prior acts of the Coal Ranch Improvement District No. 1 and the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 in Denton County; both were reported favorably without testimony or questions. At the end of the meeting, the committee reviewed the proposed May 28, 2025 local and uncontested calendar, noted that some bills had been removed due to penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, and specifically removed HB 4202. The remaining calendar, with that exception, was certified by unanimous vote. The committee then recessed.

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• It has been moved and seconded that journal days 40 through 44 be approved. Any discussion?
• </c><00:13:31.839><c> Any</c> days 40 through 44 be approved. Any days 40 through 44 be approved.
• ,</c> community that will guide, celebrate, community that will guide, celebrate, and<00:15:58.959><c
• Order of the day, item number five: reports of conference committees.
• We'll be giving one-day notice for the following measures.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• We proudly proclaim that this Saturday is National Donor Day in Florida, a day dedicated to the selfless
• The bill does not change how Florida Virtual School serves students day by day.
• So you have 60 days, and within that 60 days, under this amendment, the Legislative Budget Commission
• For emergencies that exceed 90 days, the governor and agencies have For emergencies that exceed 90 days
• Thompson Black History Celebration.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I don't know of a better way to start our day today.
• President, and thank you to the colleagues and our staff that just do a great job for us day in and day
• But anyway, so we do it every single day.
• At the next available day, to adjourn in memory of Dr.
• celebrations at Fort Moultrie and those sorts of things.

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• Today, we have the doctor of the day. Dr.
• And whereas March 22nd to March 29th is recognized as Lobo Week to celebrate the 28th anniversary of
• Dated this 30th day of March, 2026. Maintaining healthy ecosystems.
• Dated this 30th day of March, 2026. Senator Sundareshan, State Senator LD-18, along with my caucus.
• Today is AFL-CIO Day in Wesley Bolin Plaza.

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• So, you know, today's a momentous day. May revise.
• Maybe one day I can go be a fellow there or something.
• And at the end of the day, this is almost a $350 billion budget.
• And at the end of the day, this is almost a $350 billion budget.
• And at the end of the day, this is almost a $350 billion budget.

Committee: Senate Joint Committee on the Arts

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Arts held an informational hearing on California’s first sector-specific creative economy strategic plan, developed under AB 127 by the California Arts Council with an interagency work group and outside research support. Committee members and panelists described the plan’s purpose as strengthening the state’s creative workforce, stabilizing creative businesses, expanding equity and access, and building infrastructure for long-term implementation. The opening presentation highlighted major forces shaping the sector over the next decade, including AI, climate disruption, affordability, access to capital, and social cohesion, and outlined six action areas: workforce preparation, business growth, cultural tourism and identity, cross-sector incentives, ROI/data tracking, and state capacity-building. Testimony from the California Department of Education and the Workforce Development Board focused on existing workforce pipelines, including updated arts/entertainment/design CTE standards, the Entertainment Equity Alliance, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pathways, and High Road Training Partnership investments. Speakers said these efforts are producing strong placement outcomes, including paid on-the-job training, union placements, and support for workers facing barriers, while also emphasizing the need for entrepreneurship training and wraparound supports. Committee discussion also centered on a major unresolved issue: how to define and measure the creative economy consistently across agencies, since current labor data often misses gig, contract, nonprofit, and business activity. A second panel of practitioners and advocates described local examples of the plan in action. The Handy Foundation, Arts for LA’s Creative Jobs Collective, the Arts Council of San Bernardino County, and the California Arts Council chair all argued that artists and creative workers should be treated as essential contributors to education, community health, local economies, and resilience, not as peripheral workers. They urged stronger school partnerships, more arts access, and better recognition of creative careers. Members also discussed AI’s impact on creative work, with panelists saying it should be treated as a tool that requires guardrails, training, and union and educator involvement rather than as a replacement for human creativity. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and members expressed support for continued implementation, better data systems, and additional funding in future budget and policy actions.

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• </c> from one day to eternity. from one day to eternity.
• ,</c> "Don't count the days, "Don't count the days, make<03:08:19.359><c> the</c><03:08:19.520><c> days
• </c> make the days count." make the days count."
• </c> celebrating the founding of the shul. celebrating the founding of the shul.
• </c> to celebrate and speak truth tonight. to celebrate and speak truth tonight.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Today, we recognize International Women's Day, a moment not only to celebrate the achievements of women
• </c> in the General Assembly uh this 9th day in the General Assembly uh this 9th day of<00:45:46.319>
• </c><00:46:46.560><c> a</c> recognize International Women's Day. a recognize International Women's Day
• </c><00:46:47.680><c> the</c> moment not only to celebrate the moment not only to celebrate the achievements
• </c> members, today is House District 7 day members, today is House District 7 day at<00:51:21.200><c

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• legislative day.
• She was also the author and lead sponsor of the Juneteenth National Independence Day. to get that day
• Finally, I know that one of the last works that she worked on, we just celebrated the—not celebrated,
• . 30 days isn't bad.
• The Senate made two changes: it extended the deadline from 180 days to 270 days and cleaned up the definition

Bills: SB15 , SB646 , SB800 , SB790 , SB748 , SB571 , SB1957 , SB1923 , SB1896 , SB1760 , SB1335 , SB2368 , SB2477 , SB2587 , SB2986 , SB2965 , SB1563 , SB1467 , SB1164 , SB1137 , SB614 , SB705 , SB918 , SB955 , SB869 , SB850 , SB863 , SB1055 , SB2206 , SB457 , SB2337 , SB1610 , SB1362 , SB926 , SB1494 , SB251 , SB456 , SB500 , SB1307 , SB2615 , SB2995 , SB2321 , SB2972 , SB973 , SB865 , SB506 , SB1522 , SB1558 , SB510 , SB667 , SB763 , SB2073 , SB1858 , SB1660 , SB2900 , SB1433 , SB1540 , SB1964 , SB1300 , SB1644 , SB2217 , SB2373 , SB2431 , SB1758 , SB974 , SB2480 , SB3039 , SB3047 , SB2781 , SB826 , SB766 , SB527 , SB1946 , SB2885 , SB1243 , SB2610 , SB857 , SB2501 , SB66 , SB268 , SB331 , SB1302 , SB519 , SB2807 , SB13 , SB7 , SB1718 , SB1567 , SB1233 , SB413 , SB2177 , SB30 , SB2024 , SJR1 , SCR27 , SB2018 , SB1580 , SB2121 , SB1049 , SB1266 , SB1400 , SB1596 , SB2753 , SB2221 , SB1719 , SCR9 , SB204 , SB437 , SB568 , SB612 , SB672 , SB710 , SB823 , SB876 , SB904 , SB905 , SB968 , SB1084 , SB1207 , SB1230 , SB1313 , SB1504 , SB1790 , SB2232 , SB2366 , SB2367 , SB2398 , SB2515 , SB2520 , SB2589 , SB2786 , SB2790 , SB3048 , SB3050 , SB3052 , SB3053 , SB3056 , SB3029 , SCR3 , SCR18 , SCR30 , HCR146 , HCR148 , HCR149 , HCR153 , HCR155 , HCR157 , HB5560 , HB762 , HB1584 , HB 107 , HB 114 , HB138 , HB4386 , HB2495 , HB581 , HB3348 , HB5323 , HB4341 , HB6 , HB2712 , HB171 , HB3153 , HB143 , HB2688 , HB3464 , HB449 , HB3486 , HB4263 , HB2 , HB1522 , HB24 , HB 1237 , HB2637 , HB3126 , HB3233 , HB4310 , HB3487 , HCR9 , HB5331 , HB1397 , HB163 , HB3250 , HB3071 , HB3463 , HB5033 , HB35 , HB3824 , HB216 , HB4226 , HB3512 , HB18 , HB5154 , HB 103 , HB851 , HB647 , HB4520 , HB3016 , HB2313 , HB2818 , HB2851 , HB4486 , HB4264 , HB1500 , HB5081 , HB2974 , HB2080 , HB4384 , HB5659 , HB493 , HB4903 , HB2516 , HB4488 , HB4530 , HB3689 , HB145 , HB43 , HB5247 , HB2221 , HB5671 , HB700 , HB3711 , HB 120 , SB17 , SB1637 , SB1833 , SB2155 , SB21 , SB2778 , SB379

Keywords: SB 15, Texas Local Government Code, zoning preemption, housing affordability, small lots, lot size, lot density, single-family zoning, residential subdivision, municipal land use, local control, state preemption, parking requirements, setbacks, infill development, missing middle housing, lot width, lot depth, homebuilders, housing supply

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• And just one last note, uh, Valentine's Day tomorrow, uh, and on Valentine's Day in Vermont, remember
• tomorrow, uh and and on Valentine's Day tomorrow, uh and and on Valentine's Day<00:03:54.239><c> in<
• Your time under the and every day.
• >> Seeing none, orders of the day.
• </c><00:27:45.600><c> The</c> 30 days before the transition. The 30 days before the transition.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• Today is her last day as a them.
• and extending to Father's Day.
• and extending to on Mother's Day and extending to Father's<00:45:04.880><c> Day.
• Thank you, and I yield back. community to this day. She is also known community to this day.
• Madam Speaker, House these days.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> "Give us this day our daily bread." "Give us this day our daily bread."
• They happen day, 365 days a year.
• </c> communities every day, 365 days of the communities every day, 365 days of the year.<01:06:52.640
• speak out every day.
• </c> that day. that day.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• , and today we chose to celebrate you or us with all of you on the committee.
• In 2016, um, Joel was, we were getting ready to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.
• In 2016, um, Joel was, we were getting ready to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.
• So that's worth celebrating.
• So that's worth celebrating.

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So some announcements today: Office of African American Affairs Black Community Day, AAA New Mexico Day
• , and Senior Day at the legislature.
• Then we have a certificate of recognition for Soil and Water Conservation Day.
• Santa Fe County Day in the Senate.
• Soil and Water Conservation District Day in the Senate.

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• And I bless—I ask that we all have a blessed day.
• Bless that we all have a blessed day.
• And have a blessed day.
• of my success, for celebrating my success, for lifting me up on the more challenging days, and for taking
• on every day together in partnership.

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• Audrey The chaplain for today is Audrey Kingstrom,<00:03:16.159><c> humanist</c><00:03:16.720><c> celebrant
• </c><00:03:17.200><c> from</c> Kingstrom, humanist celebrant from Kingstrom, humanist celebrant from
• </c> The chaplain for today is Audrey Kingstrom, humanist celebrant from Humanist MN in Minneapolis,
• The clerk will read the journal of the preceding day.
• Journal of the House, 94th Session, 2025, 32nd Legislative Day, St.

Keywords: 1183, house