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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Duner, moves that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in memory of Private First Class Joseph Travers
- PFC Travers was declared missing in action in April of 1951 after his unit engaged enemy forces, and
- In June 2024, the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency identified PFC Travers's
- remains, which were buried among many others at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu
- The ayes have it, and the Senate stands adjourned in memory of Private First Class Joseph R.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a Rules Committee report concerning a petition by John F. Keenan to authorize the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Roberta Wallens. The Senate suspended its own Rule 36 and Joint Rule 12, and the matter was referred to the Committee on Public Service.
The Senate also adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m. In addition, Senator Duner offered a motion to adjourn in memory of Private First Class Joseph R. Travers of Taunton, a Korean War veteran and former prisoner of war whose remains were identified and returned after more than 70 years. The Senate honored his service with remarks and a moment of silence, and the motion prevailed.
The chamber then adjourned in memory of PFC Travers, with the next meeting scheduled for Monday at 11:00 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise to adjourn in the memory of Mendel Del Cajon, my father-in-law.
- We do have an adjournment in memory. Let's do the adjournment in memory and then we'll make.
- I'd like to adjourn in memory of Rudy Chavarria, a lifelong resident of La Puente.
- I respectfully request that we adjourn in the memory of Rudy Chavarria. Thank you.
- All requests to adjourn in memory will be deemed read and printed in the journal.
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission May 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Memorial Commission. We are in House Committee Room C, Room 206.
- of lynching in Virginia.
- And so because we do want to proceed in terms of both of them, you know, taking to the next level, in
- Here in Virginia.
- Memorial Commission to, in consultation with the clerks, do the painting and framing and all for the
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- interdependence of our community, and trust in a love that holds us even in times of uncertainty.
- Whereas Robert Geake was born on October 26, 1936, in Detroit, and grew up in Ferndale.
- maintaining a private practice in educational psychology in Northville.
- In peace. Thank you.
- place in 2018.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 30 members present, heard the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, and approved several temporary excusals. The chamber received gubernatorial appointments to multiple boards and commissions, then recessed and later took up resolutions and legislation. It adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, a tribute memorializing former Senator and Representative Robert Geake, after remarks honoring his long legislative career and public service; the resolution was adopted and all members and the Lieutenant Governor were added as co-sponsors.
The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, which approved an extension of a state of emergency related to gasoline prices through Labor Day. Senator Camilleri argued the extension would help lower fuel costs for residents, while Senator McBroom later criticized the resolution as political theater and urged action on substantive energy legislation, including a pending Upper Peninsula-related bill. The resolution passed by roll call, 36-1.
In floor action, the Senate introduced and referred several bills, including measures on the Income Tax Act, Michigan Trust Fund Act, road classification, the Food Law, Motor Fuels Quality Act, and automated decision tools in employment. The chamber then passed three bills on third reading: Senate Bill 480 on child care organization licensing and regulation, Senate Bill 517 amending the Revised School Code, and Senate Bill 278 amending the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966. The Senate adjourned after statements and a final motion to adjourn until June 25 at 10 a.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to begin our program today with a moment of silence in memory of the former House members who
- And I got elected in 1960 from Brown Comanche in Mills County. I served 8 years in the House.
- At one point, Herman Park and Memorial Park, the largest amount of urban parkland in any district in
- in the Texas Senate.
- in 1987 and met my wife in 1989.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, guests in the gallery, please join me in our, uh, pledge allegiance to the flags.
- We are ready to begin the consideration of the memorial calendar. Please take your seats.
- The chair lays before the House the following memorial resolutions.
- All those in favor of adoption of the resolutions, please rise.
- Seaton Memorial Highway in front of the Committee on Transportation, HB 4175 by Lopez Abar relating to
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I know that this is what is needed in order to help heal any strain.
- Speaker, members, guests in the gallery, please join me in our Pledge of Allegiance to the flags.
- Members, join me in welcoming our Doctor of the Day.
- HB 564 in Smith County designates the fire marshal Jimmy W.
- HB 4192 by Hayes relating to adjustments in appraised values.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 9 March, 2026; 4:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- They'll go in the gallery.
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Your slipped in on me with no tie. Your slipped in on me with no tie.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The journal reading was dispensed with, and there were no reports from select committees or resolutions/petitions. Members also introduced several guests and family members from the gallery, including relatives of Representatives Summers, Porter, Varner, and Ford, with the House offering welcomes and applause.
On the calendar, the House took up concurrence motions on Senate amendments. HB 719, dealing with prevention strategies for financial fraud and creating a study committee, was concurred in after explanation that the Senate had only added a representative from the Association of Banking to the committee; the motion passed 118-0. The House also concurred on HB 1076, which concerns veterans’ claims filing assistance and includes a Senate change capping fees at $12,500; that motion passed 121-0.
After the concurrence items, the House moved through routine parliamentary steps, including a motion to lay on the table subject to call, which passed. During member announcements, notices were given for the Capitol Prayer Group, requests to expedite surplus bills, the Turkish Mississippian Friendship Dinner, and the Trailer Trash Bash. The House then adjourned until 10:00 a.m. the next day.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 28 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And join with me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- The House will be in a brief recess. The House will be in order. At the request of Ms.
- in the memory of Margie Claussen Burgess, a dedicated lifelong member of our Plymouth community, who
- in the memory of Margie Claussen Burgess, a dedicated lifelong member of our Plymouth community, who
- the memory of Nicholas J.
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then acted on a Rules Committee report recommending suspension of Joint Rule 12 for several petitions, including proposals on LGBTQIA+ parent advisory councils in public schools, school safety, and ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. The House voted to suspend the rules and Joint Rule 12, allowing those petitions to proceed to the named committees.
Members also recognized the Weston High School Girls Swim and Dive Team, introduced as guests of Representative Peisch, for winning their third overall and second consecutive MIAA Division 2 state championship. The chamber then observed a moment of silent tribute for Margie Claussen Burgess of Plymouth, honoring her long record of community service, including 23 years on the Plymouth School Committee and work with several local civic organizations.
The House adopted an order to adjourn on Thursday at 11 a.m. and approved a special adjournment in memory of Nicholas J. Costello, who served in both the House and Senate. The House then voted to adjourn and will next meet Thursday at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- a moment and take that in, because in the bustle and in the nature of our work, where we're very busy
- power in one hand and separate it from love in the other, take power in one hand and separate it from
- I move that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in memory of Mrs. Mary J.
- I moved it when the Senate adjourns today at Dousseau, in memory of Mrs. Mary J.
- A moment of silence in memory of Mrs. Mary J. Hurley of South Boston. The Senator from Essex, Ms.
Summary:
The Senate convened for the opening day of the 194th General Court, with ceremonial remarks, an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the formal canvass of election returns. A special committee reported that all senators had been duly elected, and a committee was then appointed to notify the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor’s Council that a quorum of senators-elect was assembled and ready to be sworn in. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll addressed the chamber, praised public service, and administered the oaths of office to the senators.
The main business of the day was the election of the Senate President. Senator Karen Spilka was nominated by Senator DiDomenico and seconded by Senator Edwards, while Senator Bruce Tarr was nominated by Senator Durant and seconded by Senator Dooner. After nominations were closed, the roll call resulted in 34 votes for Spilka and 5 for Tarr, and the Senate declared Spilka elected president. Senator Tarr then moved that the vote be considered unanimous, and the Senate agreed. President Spilka delivered an inaugural address focused on the chamber’s recent legislative record and priorities for the new session.
In her remarks, Spilka highlighted prior accomplishments including education funding, free community college, early education reforms, mental health care reform, prescription drug cost reductions, tax relief, housing, transportation, climate, and veterans’ legislation. She also outlined priorities for the new session, including a statewide listening tour, more transparency in committee and joint committee proceedings, housing and transportation affordability, health care reform, career and technical education, early education, and juvenile justice reform. She emphasized continued bipartisan work and public engagement.
The Senate also adopted temporary joint rules and temporary Senate rules, authorized printing of the daily journal, and scheduled the next meeting for the following day at 11:30 a.m. Michael D. Hurley was elected clerk of the Senate and sworn in, and James DiTulio was sworn in as Senate counsel. The chamber also adopted a memorial adjournment in memory of Mary J. Hurley of South Boston before adjourning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- authorized in 2024. authorized in 2024.
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County. - And one of the things that we want to do is put in memory the significance that they contributed to our
- in conjunction with the DNR as we uh in in conjunction with the DNR as we finish<00:24:17.760>
this
Keywords:
Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, environment
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, May 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will be in order.
- We lift our hearts in gratitude for those who chose to give their lives in the fight for right and freedom
- Grant them peace in knowing that neither their labor nor their sacrifice was in vain.
- In memory of our fallen and in the strength of your eternal name, we pray. Amen. Amen.
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair moves that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in memory of the Honorable Mary C.
- 1945 as a junior clerk in Suffolk Probate Court, while working full-time in the registry.
- In recognition of her skill and knowledge, in 1961 she was promoted to assistant register of probate.
- We ask for a moment of silence in memory of the Honorable Mary C. Fitzpatrick. Thank you.
- The Senate stands adjourned in memory of the Honorable Mary C.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and received a filed report from the Office of the Comptroller on its fiscal year 2025 deficiency report, which was ordered printed in the Senate Journal and placed on file. Senator Durant then welcomed members of the Longmeadow Lancers cross-country team, along with Representative Brian Ashe, to congratulate them on winning the Division 2 state championship, the program’s first-ever title.
The main action of the session was a motion that the Senate adjourn in memory of the Honorable Mary C. Fitzpatrick, a longtime and distinguished probate and family court judge and the first woman to lead a major trial court department in Massachusetts. The Senate adopted the motion, observed a moment of silence, and noted her career, honors, and public service.
Finally, the Senate adopted an order to adjourn and to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. The chamber then adjourned in memory of Judge Fitzpatrick.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Legislative Administration (02/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I lead the Lowden Memorial Day Parade every Memorial Day, and behind me in the color guard is an American
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Summary:
The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines.
The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements.
Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate will be in brief recess.
- Tarr, moves that the Senate adjourn today in memory of former Gloucester Chief of Police James Amar Sr
- in the same year.
- I'd ask for a moment of silence in memory of former Gloucester Chief of Police James A. Marr Sr.
- And the Senate stands adjourned in memory of former Gloucester Chief of Police James Amar Sr. to meet
Summary:
The Senate convened briefly with the Pledge of Allegiance, then recessed to recognize guests in the chamber. Senator O’Connor welcomed two young people connected to his office: Luke Donlin, a Situate High School junior who had been shadowing and previously served as a State House tour guide, and Oliver Hobson, a Cohasset intern who had been accepted to law school. The chair also noted the work of the 250th Special Commission, upcoming USS Hudner participation in Evacuation Day ceremonies, and the Commonwealth’s observance of Women’s History Month and Irish American Heritage Month.
The Senate adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Senator Tarr then moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of former Gloucester Chief of Police James Amar Sr. The motion was adopted after a brief tribute highlighting his long service to the Gloucester Police Department, his tenure as chief from 1989 to 2003, and his community involvement and honors.
A moment of silence was observed for Chief Amar, and the Senate then adjourned in his memory.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And Juniper's voice will never be silent in our memories.
- We honor Juniper in the people's house so that her voice and her memory never fade.
- Speaker, I rise in a moment in which... Mr.
- Yet so many people have such a short history and story and memory, but immigrants are in fact the story
- Deported sons are tortured in prisons in El Salvador. Children are held in...
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no.
- The chair moves that when the Senate adjourns today, it do so in memory of Mr. Edward F.
- He delighted in the simple joys in life: time with loved ones, Irish music, a cigar on the porch, and
- Accordingly, a mark of respect in the memory of Mr. Edward F. Kenney was requested.
- The Senate now stands adjourned to meet again on Thursday next at 11 a.m., in memory of Edward F.
Summary:
The Senate met briefly, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several routine matters. It considered final passage of H. 4364, an act authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant certain easements to the town of Bourne, requiring a standing vote for adoption of an emergency preamble. The chamber also adopted a resolution honoring Knights of Columbus Leo Council 508 on its 125th anniversary.
The Senate then advanced two Marblehead local bills to third reading: one authorizing the town to amend its parking violations law under Chapter 37 of the Acts of 2004, and another increasing the membership of the town’s board of health from three to five members. The committee on rules reported several Senate petitions and recommended suspension of Joint Rule 12; the Senate also suspended Senate Rule 36 to allow matters to be considered forthwith, and Joint Rule 12 was suspended.
The Senate adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m., with the calendar printing dispensed with. Before adjournment, the chamber voted to adjourn in memory of Edward F. Kenney of South Boston, a World War II Navy veteran and retired Boston firefighter, and observed a moment of silence in his honor.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Many carry their memories with us and honor them not just in words but a continued commitment to the
- made in memorial be printed in the permanent journal.
- Displays of hometown heroes, the in-memory honor roll of Vietnam veterans who died after coming home,
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jul 22nd, 2026 at 04:36 pm
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Cronin, moves that when the Senate adjourns today, it does so in memory of Patrick P.J. Roy.
- I would now ask all members, guests, and staff to rise and join me in a moment of silence in memory of
- Join me in a moment of silence in the memory of Patrick P.J. Roy. Roy. Thank you. Thank you.
- Now I ask for a moment of silence in memory of Jeffrey Hyde Walker. Thank you. Thank you.
- And the Senate stands in recess in memory of Paul P.J.
Summary:
The Senate took up a major economic development package, Senate Bill 3178, with the chair and supporters describing it as a broad effort to strengthen Massachusetts through investments in housing, small businesses, public higher education, AI guardrails, downtown revitalization, and transportation. Supporters highlighted provisions allowing duplexes by right, streamlining housing permitting, expanding access to capital, addressing energy costs, and creating a transparency and safety framework for artificial intelligence. Several senators also spoke in favor of regional equity, including a proposal tied to West-East Passenger Rail and a Palmer station, and the bill was framed as a way to make the Commonwealth more competitive and affordable.
The minority leader argued the bill did not do enough to address the state’s high cost of living and business climate, citing debt, tax burden, outmigration, and recession risk. He said the Commonwealth needed to focus more on lowering the cost of doing business and living rather than relying on additional borrowing. Other amendments focused on consumer protection and fairness, including a measure to regulate or ban crypto ATMs due to widespread scam losses, and another to address auto insurance pricing practices that were described as unfairly burdening drivers in low-income and minority communities. A technical amendment clarifying durable powers of attorney and trust creation was also adopted.
The Senate adopted several amendments, including municipal property tax relief, the crypto ATM consumer protection measure, and the insurance commission amendment, and also adopted the technical trust-code amendment. The chamber approved a number of local and final passage items by roll call, including land transfers and local bills for the North Carver Water District, Marion land transfer, Carlisle town administrator powers, Leominster police civil service exemptions, Watertown property tax classifications, and Milton alcohol licenses. The Senate also observed moments of silence and adopted adjournment motions in memory of Patrick P.J. Roy and Jeffrey Hyde Walker before recessing until the next day.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- DOES HE LIVE IN FLORIDA? OKAY. HE'S IN FLORIDA.
- PETE IN THE REGIONAL OFFICE IN TALLAHASSEE IN THE GREEN GREEN IS GOOD.
- GOOD MONEY SPENT IN THE RIGHT PLACE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
- WE ARE PAYING TO GET VETERANS IN THE STANDDOWN TO MISSION IN MERCY.
- I HAVE DONE THAT IN THE PAST IN THE LATE 90s.