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• And that's my good friend, Chaplain Clementina Cherry of the Lewis D.
• The Chair really welcomes Chaplain Cherry to the Senate. Great to have you here.
• Thank you, Chaplain. There will be a very brief recess. Is incredibly important.
• Thank you, Chaplain. Senator Duran, Mr. President, thank you.

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Summary: The Senate first took up and passed several House bills establishing sick leave banks, including House 4182 for a Massachusetts Department of Transportation employee and House 1590 for Eric J. Awaniak. It also advanced and then enacted House 4237, a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill providing interim funding before final action on the general appropriations act. During the session, Senator Collins also recognized Chaplain Clementina Cherry of the Lewis D. Brown Peace Institute as a distinguished guest, with remarks entered into the record. The main business was the conference committee report on the fiscal year 2026 state budget, House 4001/House 4240. Senate Ways and Means leadership described the budget as balanced, on time, and fiscally responsible, with $61.01 billion in spending, no new taxes or fees, and a $33 million deposit to the stabilization fund. They highlighted major investments in Chapter 70 school aid, special education circuit breaker reimbursements, unrestricted local aid, MassEducate, universal free school meals, MBTA and regional transit funding, MassHealth, food security, and mental health services. The report also included policy items such as broker fee responsibility, fare-free regional transit, housing studies, a gold star family annuity provision, and a crumbling concrete commission. Minority leader Senator Tarr and others questioned the spending reductions, use of one-time funds, and the treatment of excess capital gains, arguing for greater fiscal caution and concern about future federal actions and long-term spending growth. Supporters responded that the reductions reflected revenue uncertainty, federal policy risks, and the need to preserve budget stability, while using some one-time sources to balance the plan. The conference report was adopted by a roll call vote of 38-2, the emergency preamble for House 4240 was approved by standing vote, and the FY26 general appropriations bill was then enacted and sent to the Governor. The Senate also adopted an order to dispense with printing a calendar for the next session and adjourned until Thursday at 11 a.m.

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• This chaplain for the joint convention is Chaplain Colonel Buddy Nguyen, State Chaplain of the Minnesota

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• Today's chaplain is our own Senate chaplain, Reverend Kristen Frier from Bethlehem Lutheran in the Midway
• It is an honor to serve as your chaplain and know that I am praying a lot for you and each of you regularly
• The chaplain this morning said that we should temper our deep frustration and remember the work that.
• Uh the chaplain this morning said house.
• Uh the chaplain this morning said that<00:20:43.840> we<00:20:44.080> should<00:20:45.120

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• Prayer will be offered by the chaplain of the Senate.
• Today's chaplain is the Honorable Lisa Boscola, Senator from the 18th senatorial district.
• Prayer will be offered by the chaplain of the Senate.
• Today's chaplain is the Honorable Lisa Boscola, Senator from the 18th senatorial district.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, received committee reports, and approved the prior day’s journal by a 50-0 vote. Several members were granted leaves of absence, and the chamber also took up a number of procedural motions, including re-referring Senate Bill 1212 to Appropriations and moving Senate Bill 911 from the table to the calendar. The Senate later recessed for committee meetings and party caucuses, then reconvened to continue floor action. On the calendar, Senate Bill 1206 passed 50-0 after supporters said it would help Pennsylvania’s life sciences industry by allowing manufacturers to pursue state licensure while federal FDA approval is pending, without weakening safety standards. Senate Bill 1273 passed 48-2; its sponsor said it would clarify that turnpike automated plate-reading data may be shared with investigators in missing or endangered persons cases, including Amber Alerts. Several other bills were either agreed to and re-referred to Appropriations or ordered over in their place, including House Bill 681, Senate Bills 1061, 1303, and 1355, and House Bill 1505 and 1667. The Senate also considered Senate Resolution 326, where an amendment by Senator Mastriano was adopted and the resolution was then held over as amended. In executive session, the chamber returned several nominations to the governor, then confirmed a slate of gubernatorial nominations, including appointments to the Pennsylvania Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Board, the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, and several Pennsylvania Army National Guard promotions, by a 50-0 vote. The Senate additionally approved committee-reported bills from Appropriations and Health and Human Services, and signed House Bill 1344 in the presence of the Senate. During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action on minimum wage legislation, noting Pennsylvania has not raised the wage since 2006 and pointing to House Bill 2189. Senator Dush delivered extended remarks on the nation’s founding and the religious views of Benjamin Franklin. The Senate then adopted a motion to recess until June 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., unless recalled sooner.

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• Prayer by the chaplain. I invite you to pray in your tradition as I pray in mine.
• The chaplain for today is Chaplain Keith Beckwith from the Minnesota National Guard in St.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In our tradition, we say a prayer before proceeding, and today's chaplain is Chaplain Major Keith Beckwith
• your<00:02:39.280> holy<00:02:39.599> name amen<00:02:45.959> Unice Thank you, Chaplain

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• Prayer by the chaplain. Now thank we all our God, with hearts and hands and voices.
• The chaplain for today is Bishop Daniel Felton from the Diocese of Duluth in Duluth, Minnesota.
• ask this in your name voic we ask this in your name amen<00:01:53.159> the<00:01:53.280> chaplain
• for<00:01:53.799> today<00:01:54.320> is<00:01:54.560> Bishop amen the chaplain
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Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chair, members, this is the resolution on House chaplain compensation.
• Each is $35 per day, and for the House chaplain, $2,000 over the year.
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Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of annual housekeeping resolutions governing House operations and member/staff policies. The committee heard brief explanations from House Controller Pete Squa and HR Director Kelly Knight on each item, including the 2025 P1 service award policy, donated time policy, compensatory time and time card policy, interim/per diem classification, legal fees policy, staff photo/digital image fees, chaplain compensation, leadership compensation, member expense reimbursement, member stationery allocation, postage and digital constituent communications, member communication reimbursement, alcohol consumption policy, remote work policy, drug use policy, and the high school page/internship program reimbursement policy. Most resolutions were adopted without controversy, often with only minor clarifications or no changes from prior years. Notable changes included clarifying donated time limits, refining compensatory time language, updating leadership compensation positions to reflect the new organization, adding a Greater Minnesota mileage option in the member expense reimbursement policy, removing obsolete long-distance reimbursement language from member communication reimbursements, updating the alcohol policy location reference to the Centennial Office Building, and increasing high school page reimbursement from $10 to $15 per day. The committee also noted the House roster staff roster is on file with the controller as required by House Rule 8.20. Two items were set aside for further review: the P5 legal fees resolution was tabled after members raised questions about prior use of the policy and whether the language should be revised in light of past circumstances, and the R5 postage/digital constituent communications resolution was also tabled after Representative Schultz proposed allowing members to choose either 100% digital communications or a 70% digital/30% postage split. The R9 drug use policy was likewise tabled after Representative Engen asked whether changes in state marijuana law affected the policy. All other resolutions brought to a vote were approved and adopted, and the committee then adjourned.

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• February 18th, Ash Wednesday, we have Chaplain David Stadler of the Legislative Prayer Caucus here in
• President, we certainly are appreciative of the prayers of Chaplain Stadler.
• Chaplain Stadler and his wife Jaimeie are worshippers at Annapolis Evangelical Presbyterian Church here
• And he's been a chaplain to the Maryland General Assembly for a number of years.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Maryland Senate met on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with a quorum present. The session opened with an invocation by Chaplain David Stadler, followed by journalization of his remarks and several introductions recognizing guests in the chamber, including dentists, an intern, a former legislative staffer, and representatives from the University System of Maryland and other groups. Senators also noted upcoming committee meetings and a Legislative Black Caucus photo the next day. The main floor action centered on a resolution honoring Maryland Career and Technical Student Organizations for Career and Technical Student Organization Week. The sponsor described the role of CTSOs in serving more than 12,000 students statewide and in building leadership, professional, and career skills. The resolution was read in full and adopted unanimously, with the Senate expressing congratulations and appreciation for the organizations’ work with young people. The Senate then took up layover items and calendar bills. Senate Bill 56, concerning Maryland Longitudinal Data Center external data sharing for multi-state reporting, was special ordered for one day after members raised privacy-related questions. Senate Bill 99, the Open Meetings Act/Local Board of Education Transparency Act measure, was also special ordered for one day after discussion of its committee amendment. The chamber also received administrative corrections from the Governor and referred them to the Executive Nominations Committee, and the majority leader later moved adjournment until February 19 at 10:00 a.m., which was adopted without objection.

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• is Baptist, that he would not be long-winded, and that from 2013 to 2015 he was a former military chaplain
• > military From 2013 to 2015, I'm a former military From 2013 to 2015, I'm a former military chaplain
• <00:08:30.240> I chaplain. I walked all 50 Capitols. I chaplain.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 16 February, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with quorum calls, an invocation by Dr. Jeff Parker of Southside Baptist Church in Jackson, and the pledge of allegiance led by the sergeant-at-arms. Dr. Parker offered a prayer for the members, their families, and the state, and the chamber welcomed several guests, including members of Jack and Jill of America, Dr. Gloria Graham as doctor of the day, and Pastor Parker’s wife, Sheila Parker. On the calendar, the Senate first disposed of several procedural items by tabling motions to reconsider on Senate Bill 2441, which concerns limited medical licenses, and Senate Bill 2454, which revises Medical Licensure Board provisions, including licensure status, definitions, procedures, fines, and temporary practice authority. During discussion of SB 2454, Senator McClendon asked about the board’s composition, and Senator Brian explained that the bill would allow three lay members on the board while keeping doctors in the majority, noting that this was a recommendation from the board itself. The Senate also took up an out-of-order resolution honoring Mississippi members of the Seattle Seahawks NFL Super Bowl 60 champions. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements. Senators announced upcoming receptions and committee meetings, including Judiciary A, Rules, and Highways and Transportation, and several members asked that the Senate adjourn in memory of deceased relatives and community members. Senator England reminded members of the March 10 primary elections and encouraged voting. 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 following morning.

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• Prayer will be offered by the chaplain of the Senate, and today's chaplain is the Honorable Daniel Lockland
• Prayer will be offered by the chaplain of the Senate, and today's chaplain is the Honorable Daniel Lockland

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, committee reports, and approval of the prior journal. Members also granted several leaves of absence and welcomed a number of guests, including Ireland’s Consul General and Deputy Consul General, student shadows, an intern, and the Neshaminy High School baseball team, which was recognized for winning the 2026 PIAA Class 6A state championship. The chamber then recessed briefly for an Education Committee meeting and party caucuses before returning to session. On the floor, the Senate advanced several measures. Senate Bill 362, addressing SNAP skimming, passed 49-0 after remarks about protecting food assistance benefits from theft. Senate Bill 469, providing discounted fishing and hunting licenses for current and retired law enforcement, also passed 49-0 after an amendment was withdrawn. Senate Bill 730, codifying Pennsylvania POLST forms for end-of-life medical orders, saw a tabled amendment from Senator Boscola on physician-assisted dying after a 28-21 vote, then passed 49-0. The Senate also adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 1206 clarifying a temporary license pending FDA approval, and sent House Bill 1344 and Senate Bill 1377 to the House after unanimous final passage. Other bills were moved to appropriations or held in order, including Senate Bill 49, House Bill 96, Senate Bill 535, Senate Bill 536, House Bill 538, Senate Bill 743, Senate Bill 1262, Senate Bill 1273, House Bill 1286, and Senate Bill 1372. House Bill 1862 and House Bill 2017 each received amendments and were re-referred to the Appropriations Committee. The Senate also agreed to consider newly reported committee bills, including measures from Finance, Judiciary, Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, and Education. In petitions and remonstrances, Senators Tartaglione and Costa focused on minimum wage and utility affordability, urging action on consumer protections, LIHEAP funding, data center energy costs, and related energy policy. The session concluded with the signing of House Bill 1877 in the presence of the Senate and a recess until June 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., unless recalled earlier.

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• And the chaplain is an elected officer, and that comes from a nomination from the majority leader. that's
• And<00:20:39.080> the<00:20:39.200> chaplain<00:20:39.680> is<00:20:39.800> an
• <00:20:39.920> elected<00:20:40.360> officer And the chaplain is an elected officer
• And the chaplain is an elected officer and<00:20:40.880> that<00:20:41.040> comes<00:20

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• He previously served as pastor of other churches on Kauai and Oahu, as Punahou School Chaplain, a sustainability
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• ,<00:01:40.360> a<00:01:40.440> sustainability School Chaplain, a sustainability School
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• And today's chaplain is Reverend Justin Grim. He's from the St.
• tradition, we start with prayer.<00:56:22.079> And<00:56:22.240> today's<00:56:22.559> chaplain
• And today's chaplain is Reverend prayer.
• And today's chaplain is Reverend Justin<00:56:24.440> Grim.

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• Black chaplain, he said, you're the command chaplain of 39 nations of the world.
• I'd like to direct a question to the chaplain.
• I have him registered as Chaplain Stockland. Chaplain Stockland, what... Stop. What? Stockland?
• I asked you very directly, Chaplain.
• Chaplain Stoglin, but I looked at your registration and your first name was listed as Chaplain.

Bills: HB4

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all

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• Prayer will be offered by the chaplain of the Senate. The session will be opened with prayer.
• Prayer will be offered by the chaplain of the Senate, and today's chaplain is the Honorable Frank A.
• that divine service be performed every Sunday at 11 o'clock in those brigades to which there are chaplains

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• You're able for the invitation to be given by the Oklahoma Veterans co-chaplain Tommy Howe and remains
• Mikedaviic and the national anthem to be sung by Kendra Bennett, chaplain. You recognize.
• And Chaplain Tommy Howe, you're recognized to give the benediction.
• House Chaplain Connie Wilson with us in spirit. Peaker staff.

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

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• Prayer by the Chaplain. Good afternoon. Let's take a moment to pray.
• The chaplain for today is Reverend Sarah Morse from Hazel Park Congregational United Church of Christ

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• The prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, Reverend John Kellogg, Christ Church, Capitol Hill,
• The prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, Reverend John Kellogg, Christ Church, Capitol Hill,

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• The prayer will be offered by our guest chaplain, Reverend John Kellogg, Christchurch, Capitol Hill,
• The Chaplain: Let us pray. Gracious God, bless the leaders of our land.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1012, house, all