Video & Transcript Research : 'recess'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/5/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- retiring room um following the recess retiring room um following the recess announcement,<00:10:
- The House stands in recess.
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in convene immediately following recess in convene immediately following recess - recess to the call of the speaker. recess to the call of the speaker.
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to Representative Niska moves a recess to Representative Niska moves a recess
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 5/13/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members of the Rules Committee, we will be meeting in G3 upon recess.
- Speaker, I move a recess to the call of the Speaker.
- The House stands in recess. caucus immediately following rules.
- Speaker, I move a recess to the call Mr.
- house stands in recess. house stands in recess. [Music] [Music]
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/15/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Rules Committee will be meeting in G3 upon recess.
- Speaker, I move a recess to the call of the speaker.
- Speaker, but I'm not sure if recess, Mr.
- Speaker, I move a recess to the call Mr.
- Speaker, I move a recess to the call of<00:12:02.399>
the <00:12:02.560>speaker.
MI
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I move the Senate stand at recess at the call of the Chair.
- The Senate will stand at recess at the call of the Chair.
- The Senate remains at recess. The Senate will return to order.
- President, I move the Senate stand at recess until 1:30 p.m.
- Senate range of recess. The Senate will return to order.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Commerce committee approves omnibus liquor bill, HF2027 3/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, Cheryl O'Driscoll, do you have any comments to the recess?
- Madam Chair, Cheryl O'Driscoll, do you have any comments to the recess?
- Madam Chair, Cheryl O'Driscoll, do you have any comments to the recess? Yeah, I'm open to a recess.
- In recess, the committee is in recess for 10 minutes.
- In recess, the committee is in recess for 10 minutes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 3/6/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Nisa moves a recess to the call of the Speaker. All those in favor say aye.
- The House stands in recess to the call of the Speaker. representative Nisa representative Nisa thank<
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 4/25/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I move a recess to the call of the Speaker.
- The House stands in recess. Speaker. I move a recess to the call of Speaker.
- I move a recess to the call of the<00:13:24.320>
speaker. - <00:13:28.079>
All recess to the call of the speaker. - The House stands in recess. recess. recess. [Music]
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 28 January, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency will meet 10 minutes after recess today in Room 210.
- Uh, Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency will meet 10 minutes after recess today in Room 210.
- Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency will meet 10 minutes after recess today in Room 210.
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on recess on recess on uh<00:21:00.960>Thursday, <00:21:01.679>room< - We stand in recess.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Pastor Jonathan Gary of Hikes Retreat Baptist Church, and recited the pledge of allegiance. Routine procedural motions followed to dispense with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, all approved by voice vote. The chamber also introduced several guests, including members of the Domestic Violence Review Board and domestic violence shelter directors, visitors from the Aspire Learning Center in Simpson County, and representatives of the Mississippi Airports Association and Jackson Municipal Airport Authority.
The main legislative action was on House Bill 3, described as a technical cleanup bill related to CO issues that had previously been vetoed in part by the governor. Senator Brian explained that the new version removed the objectionable provision, contained only minor technical changes, and was essentially the same bill passed earlier. The Senate adopted the bill by use of the morning roll call, with one member recorded as voting no and another present, and then granted immediate release to the governor for signature.
The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of announcements about committee schedules and cancellations, including meetings for appropriations subcommittees, business and financial institutions, highways and transportation, public health and welfare, universities and colleges, education, elections, public property, government structure, and others. The presiding officer also announced the Senate would begin at 9:00 a.m. the next day to allow members to attend the speaker’s father’s funeral, that the chamber would work on Friday, and that the Senate would stand in recess until the last committee report was filed or 5:00 p.m., at which time it would be considered adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Thursday.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Remaining under motions and resolutions, Senator Murphy moves for a recess.
- I am going to move a recess to the call of the President.
- President, I move a recess. Any discussion on the motion? All in favor say aye.
- The Senate is now in recess. education committees uh as tomorrow education committees uh as tomorrow
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MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, let's do a quorum call before we recess. >> Mr.
- I move the Senate of Maryland stand in recess until 12:00 p.m. >> Uh, can we amend that maybe to recess
- we uh recess. we uh recess. >> Mr.<00:13:50.000>
President, >> Mr. - >> Uh, can we amend that maybe to recess?
- >> Uh, can we amend that maybe to recess?
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation from Rabbi Deborah Wexler of Pikesville, and journalized the prayer without objection. The chamber also recognized several visitor groups, including Maryland Realtors Day, Maryland March for Change participants advocating for infant and maternal health, and students, faculty, and staff from Avalon School. Senators briefly highlighted upcoming committee meetings and caucus events, including a Legislative Black Caucus press conference, Aviation Day, and a reminder about protocol dues.
On legislation, the chamber read Senate Bill 955 on real property, condominiums, and homeowners association election rules and referred it to the Rules Committee. Two Senate bond initiatives were also read and sent to the Capital Budget Subcommittee. Senate Bill 888 was announced as reassigned to the Rules Committee. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 46 concerning state veteran cemeteries, where Senator Simon offered a floor amendment. Senator from District 7 explained the bill was prompted by concerns about how caskets are moved at veteran cemeteries, describing a practice he found disturbing and saying the issue should be addressed separately from the bill. The amendment and the amended report were both adopted without objection, and the bill was ordered printed for third reading.
The Senate then handled a brief procedural exchange when a senator asked about speaking on the reassigned bill, and the presiding officer ruled the matter out of order because it had already been reassigned. After additional committee announcements, the Senate remained in session with 40 members present and then moved to recess until noon in the House chamber.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I move that the House recess subject to call.
- That brings us to recess. We will recess until 2:00.
- Anyway, we're going to recess now until 2:00. We're going to recess now until 2:00.
- I make a motion recess subject to call.
- House stand in recess subject to call.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/13/26 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Yeah, and then and then we're recessing for caucus. >> Okay.
- Republicans, when we recess, we will uh Republicans, when we recess, we will uh convene<00:09:27.040>
- are recessing. are recessing. >> Representative<00:11:09.839>
Long. - a recess to the call of the Speaker.
- The House stands in recess. >> Mhm.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The journal from the previous day was approved as corrected, and House Files 5140 through 5143 were introduced and given first reading. The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration also reported that Senate File 3720 was designated for the calendar for Thursday, May 14, 2026, with a pre-filing requirement for amendments.
During the floor session, Representative Long repeatedly questioned the status of Senate File 4067, described as a comprehensive gun violence prevention package, asking where it was located and when it would move through committee. The Speaker responded that the bill, along with other omnibus bills from the Senate, was under review and would move at the appropriate time, which was within the Speaker’s prerogative. Long argued that families affected by gun violence wanted the bill advanced to the floor for a vote and urged leadership to move it forward.
Representative Niska then moved that the House recess to the call of the Speaker, and the motion carried. The House announced it would recess, with members also indicating they would meet in their caucuses.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 23 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And without objection, the Senate stands in recess.
- Well, the time of recess having expired, the Senate will come to order.
- We have lived through a recession. We have lived through a pandemic.
- The desk is clear for a recess motion. The Chair recognizes Senator Pittman.
- The ayes have it, and the Senate stands in recess.
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.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we are going to take a very brief recess.
- We are missing some key brief recess.
- 5 is still in recess for approximately 5 minutes.
- Members, at this time we will be recessing.
- I want this time we will be recessing.
Summary:
The House first took up Senate Bill 214, relating to pre-kindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts. After third reading, the chamber voted by voice to pass the bill in concurrence. The House then recessed briefly before returning to Senate Bill 326, a motor vehicle bill with several proposed amendments.
On S. 326, the House adopted an amendment from Representative Burke clarifying that the DMV could not use the bill to change emissions-inspection rules. It then adopted an amendment from Representative Tomlinson adding a website-based public notice step to the abandoned-vehicle process, intended to supplement certified-mail notice and help owners protect their property; the committee reported support for the change, and the DMV testified in favor. Representative Noise then offered an amendment to move non-commercial vehicle inspections to every other year while keeping annual emissions compliance unless federal approval is obtained, but after explaining the proposal, he asked leave to withdraw it, and no objection was made. The House then passed S. 326 in concurrence with proposal of amendment and suspended the rules to message its action to the Senate forthwith.
Finally, the House considered House Bill 674, relating to the Vermont Sister State Program. On a procedural motion, the chamber voted to commit the bill to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development. A member asked whether the referral was intended to fix the bill or delay it, and the chair said the committee was working on another way to address the governor’s concerns and would revisit the issue the next day. The House then recessed until 3:30 p.m.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 2 February, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For tomorrow, wildlife and fisheries will meet after recess in room 103.
- Education will meet recess in room 103.
- <00:14:13.920>
Marine tomorrow after recess in 204. Marine tomorrow after recess in 204. - We will recess to give the committees additional time to continue to meet.
- We will probably reconvene after recess tomorrow afternoon at probably 2 or 3:00.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer by Representative Hulum of Harrison, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. After the roll call, the chamber found a quorum present and approved dispensing with the reading of the journal. There were no select committee reports, no resolutions or memorials, and no guest introductions noted at that point. The Speaker also thanked members for their calls and prayers following the recent death of his father.
The main business of the day was procedural and organizational rather than substantive legislation. The House agreed to dispense with the reading of bill introductions, and the clerk announced a series of committee meetings scheduled for later that day and the following day. The Speaker said no floor work was expected that day, that the House would likely recess and reconvene the next afternoon, and that regular floor work would begin Wednesday morning after the committee deadline.
During member announcements, Representative Ford introduced Dr. Sarah Robertson as the doctor of the day. Other members mentioned upcoming meetings and events, including AET, the capital prayer group, Public Utilities, and primary care day. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 10:00 a.m. the next day.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 15 April, 2026; 1:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I need to call a Rules meeting immediately upon recess. Rules meeting immediately upon recess.
- Any further announcements before we recess?
- I move that the House stand in recess subject to call.
- I move that the House recess subject to call.
- House stand in recess subject to call. The ayes have it. House stand in recess subject to call.
Keywords:
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NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Nevada Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We can get a one-minute recess. We are in recess. Thank you. The Senate is back in order.
- President, I move the Senate stand in recess till the call of the chair. We are in recess.
- I would move that the Senate stand in recess to the call of the Chair. We are in recess.
- May we get a one-minute recess? Thank you. We are in recess. Thank you. Thank you.
- May we have a brief one-minute recess? We are in recess. May we have a brief one-minute recess?
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 30 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For a recess request, the chair recognizes.
- Without objection, the Senate stands in recess.
- I think, I think Tartaglione, on the end of recess, the time of recess having expired, the Senate will
- There's a recess motion, and the recess motion takes precedent over speaker on the motion to recess.
- The motion to recess is not subject to debate. The motion to recess is not subject to debate.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Recess. Okay, I just point out you also filed S. 420.
- Recess is not a waste of time.
- Recess in America has been shrinking since 1983.
- Recess in America has been shrinking since 1983.
- In short, recess is not just a break from learning.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education held a very full public hearing on the first Education Committee hearing of the session, with testimony taken on a large slate of bills, especially H. 650/S. 436 and related measures. The chairs explained the hearing rules, including two-minute testimony limits, live streaming, written testimony, and accommodations for interpreters and disabilities. The committee first heard extensive testimony on H. 460/S. 436 and later H. 650/S. 436, bills to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for all children, including immigrant students, English learners, and students with disabilities. Witnesses included parents, advocates, educators, attorneys, and state officials, many of whom described fears caused by federal policy changes and argued that Massachusetts should codify protections for school enrollment, special education, interpreter services, and due process in discipline cases. The Attorney General’s office, Mass Advocates for Children, Lawyers for Civil Rights, MIRA, the Children’s Law Center, the Disability Law/advocacy community, and others all urged favorable action, while committee members asked questions about Plyler v. Doe, manifestation determinations, interpreter qualifications, and how the bill would mirror or preserve existing federal protections at the state level.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 702/S. 460, establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program, which was supported as a way to expand STEM opportunities and help schools fund robotics programs. Representative Sweeney also testified on H. 713, a bill to support student participation in 4-H programming by allowing excused absences similar to those for athletics and other sanctioned activities; members noted bipartisan support and the bill’s long history. The hearing then moved to H. 543/S. 417, a recess bill requiring at least 30 minutes of free-play recess for K-8 students. Supporters included the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the League of Women Voters, educators, and parents, who emphasized recess as important for physical health, social-emotional development, attention, and academic performance, and noted that unequal local policies create disparities across districts. Several witnesses also tied recess to broader concerns about student well-being and screen time. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee simply received testimony and closed testimony on the bills as it moved through the agenda.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 29 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Consistent with the recess motion made on June 25th, 2026.
- Without objection, the Senate stands in recess.
- Without objection, the Senate stands in recess.
- President, I move the Senate do now recess. Mr.
- The Senate stands in recess.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received communications recalling it for voting session and referring gubernatorial nominations and a series of Senate and House bills and resolutions to standing committees. Leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber recessed briefly for committee meetings and party caucuses before reconvening.
On the floor, the Senate unanimously agreed to House Bill 1102 and later passed Senate Bill 1133 and Senate Bill 1303 by 50-0 votes. Several measures were set aside to their proper place in the calendar or re-referred, including Senate Bill 1182 and House Bill 928 to Appropriations. The Senate also adopted multiple amendments to Senate Bill 1372, including a technical amendment from Senator Brooks, an amendment offered on behalf of Senator Loughlin, and Senator Fontana’s amendment requiring carbon monoxide detectors in child care facilities; after amendment, Senate Bill 1372 was held over. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 326 urging a posthumous Medal of Honor for Major Richard Winters.
During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, noting it has been 20 years since the last increase. Senator Dush honored Colonel James C. Harding on his birthday, highlighting his military service and decorations. Senator Street introduced a discharge resolution to force consideration of adult-use cannabis legalization, arguing the issue has bipartisan support and should receive a vote. Senator Dush also delivered extended remarks on the Founders, John Adams, religion, and the Constitution.
Committee reports followed, including Appropriations reporting Senate Bills 1061, 1182, and 1303 as committed and House Bill 2400 as amended, and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure reporting House Bill 2426 as committed. The Senate then considered supplemental calendars, adopting an amendment to Senate Bill 1182 and passing Senate Bill 1303 on final passage, both by 50-0 votes. The chamber was also notified of upcoming committee meetings, and it recessed until June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., unless recalled sooner.