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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Combatting Antisemitism Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- ... ...today.
- Thank you for hearing somebody today.
- I'm here today to ask for your help.
- I'm speaking today as a teacher and as a Jew.
- Thank you for finding us a species today.
Summary:
The meeting focused on the commission’s work addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, including security, education, victim services, and legal responses. A major presentation came from former federal prosecutor Eric O’Sham, who described the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attack’s planning and execution, the 11 victims killed, the defendant’s white supremacist and antisemitic online activity, the federal prosecution, and the long aftermath for the victim community. Commissioners asked about prevention, radicalization online, security for houses of worship, and how to support victims; O’Sham emphasized the limits of law enforcement when speech is protected, the importance of public education, security grants, and victim-witness support. The commission also heard from Ariel Holman of Agudath Israel, who described a wide range of antisemitic incidents affecting Orthodox Jews, including assaults, threats, vandalism, school harassment, and zoning barriers, and urged expanded security personnel grants, mental health resources, kosher food access, and support for synagogue development. Other speakers included advocates and local officials who supported Holocaust education, the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, cemetery protection, and broader public education efforts, while some public commenters criticized the commission’s focus or raised concerns about definitions of antisemitism and free speech. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and the start of public comment, which was limited to three minutes per speaker due to time constraints.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I am here today in support of AB 1665.
- Thank you all for being here today.
- Thank you for being here today.
- Today, that bill passed.
- Thank you all for your testimony today.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee first heard two bills. AB 1665 by Assemblymember Pacheco would require school sports coaches to complete approved mental health training. Supporters said coaches are trusted adults who are often first to notice student-athlete distress, and a witness described personal experience with body image and disordered eating pressures in athletics. There was no opposition, and the bill was moved out of committee on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations, ultimately passing 9-0 after add-on votes. AB 2316 by Assemblymember Hoover would allow charter schools to apply for the same financial hardship relief in the state school facilities program that traditional districts can seek. Supporters argued this would improve parity and help smaller and low-income charter schools access permanent facilities; some initially opposed agencies said their concerns were addressed by amendments. The bill also passed unanimously, 9-0, to Appropriations.
The committee then took up a consent calendar containing 12 additional measures, including bills on education funding, facilities, and other school-related matters, plus a resolution. Those items were approved on a 7-0 vote, with the roll left open for add-on votes. After the bill hearing portion was recessed and later reconvened, additional members added votes to AB 1665, AB 2316, and the consent calendar, bringing each to 9-0.
The committee then held an informational hearing on state-level education governance, centered on Governor Newsom’s proposal to restructure the California Department of Education and the role of the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction, with AB 2117 serving as a policy vehicle carrying the same language and no action to be taken. Testimony came from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Education Commission of the States, and former CDE chief deputy Richard Zager. Witnesses reviewed the history of California’s governance structure, compared it with other states, and discussed accountability, legislative oversight, and the role of the superintendent under the proposal. Committee members raised concerns about preserving checks and balances, the fiscal implementation plan, county-office relationships, and whether the superintendent’s role would be reduced too far; no vote was taken at the informational hearing.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Chambers - Day 13 (1-23-26) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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- If you're 18 today, 18 years old today, you can carry a firearm.
- You will not, you are not today carry.
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- I am voting yes today on this bill.
Keywords:
The live stream for the House Chambers was interrupted and this version was recovered from backups and should contain the complete Legislative Session.
Convene 00:00:00
Senate Message 00:04:40
Calendar/2nd Readings 00:05:38
Orders of the Day 00:06:14
HB 312 00:06:42
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:11:07
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:13:24
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 01:14:30
ConC/Rules Report 01:19:42
Adjournment 01:21:18, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened, received the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 89 members present, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the prior day’s journal and received notice that the Senate had passed SB 13, 22, 46, 51, and 90 and requested concurrence. On second reading, HB 134 (sexual assault nurse examiners), HB 168 with HCS 1 (voting under the influence), and HR 7 (recognizing guiding principles of elections in Kentucky) were reported. The House also recommitted HB 258 to the Transportation Committee and took up HB 312 for third reading and passage.
HB 312, relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons, drew the bulk of the debate. The sponsor argued the bill would allow law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, saying they are adults in other respects, the Second Amendment protects their right to bear arms, and Kentucky should align with other states. Supporters framed the measure as a constitutional rights issue and cited defensive gun use statistics, while one member argued the root problem is family upbringing rather than guns. Opponents said the bill would increase risks in schools and public spaces, pointed to concerns from school district police and SROs, and cited research linking younger age groups and loosened carry laws to higher firearm violence; they also argued the bill would make communities less safe and that no one’s rights would be taken away by voting no. The sponsor said no stakeholder had expressed opposition and clarified the bill would not change where firearms are permitted. The transcript provided does not include the final vote on HB 312.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today for 9-year-old Susay.
- </c> I rise today for 9-year-old I rise today for 9-year-old Susay.<00:26:56.720><c> Susay,</c><00:26
- Oklahoma State University.
- Oklahoma State University.
- </c> proud to honor them today. I yield back. proud to honor them today. I yield back.
TX
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we have two bills that we are going to brief, and then we are going to exec session on seven bills
- Thank you so much, and thanks for bringing the bill forward today. Appreciate it.
- A fiscal note was received today and shows that there is no cost.
- It means a lot, and I appreciate you being here today. Thank you.
- We have overcrowding issues in JR-25 that we could solve today.
Keywords:
child safety, near fatalities, public reporting, child welfare, transparency, homeless youth, youth services, mental health, support programs, state law, employment services, community inclusion, age limitations, disability services, home and community living, abortion medications, reproductive health, mifepristone, misoprostol, abortion access
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I rise today to strongly support the Halt Fentanyl Act.
- In recess until 2:00 p.m. today. The House will be in order.
- I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 481.
- Magaziner: I stand today for the 18th time to demand that the Trump administration restore lifesaving
- What we have talked about today are things we control.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development Feb 17th, 2026
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Having established a quorum, we are going to go into executive session first today.
- I'm super excited to be here with you today. My name is Leah Strid.
- I'm super excited to be here with you today. My name is Leah Strid.
- I'm I'm super excited to be here with you today. My name is Leah Strid.
- Hey, committee members, just real quick, we’re going to try to exec this today.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 10, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Jennifer Kelly here to speak on behalf of Shane Story who could not be here today.
- I bring this to you today as a starting place because I think we should try to fix this problem.
- I Senator Grall: hope you all will see the importance of working on this policy and support it today.
- Is there anything else before the committee today? Yes. You are recognized.
- That was a long one today and I really appreciate that.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise today, more than 5 Mr. Speaker.
- Speaker, I rise today to Mr.
- Today, we celebrate Yolanda.
- Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate<01:40:05.360><c> Dr.
- So today, Mr.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- How are you today? It's good to see you.
- I appreciate them being here today.
- That population today is about 3,000.
- The magazines and books still come in legal mail.
- Thank you very much for having me today. My name is Marcia Moberly.
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee heard a presentation from the Legislative Budget Board on the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Article 5 budget. LBB recommended $3.7 billion in all funds for 2026-27, a 5.2 percent decrease from the base, while FTEs would rise by 856.7. Major items included funding for driver license services, DPS facilities, troopers and recruit schools, crime labs, vehicle and aircraft operations, border security, and rider changes. The committee also reviewed DPS exceptional items not included in the recommendation, including additional staffing, technology, and facility requests.
Members focused heavily on driver license operations, criticizing long wait times, call abandonment, and repeated staffing increases without clear process improvements. LBB said the agency’s call-answer rate was about 9 percent in fiscal 2024, with average hold times around 34 minutes, later reduced to roughly 22-25 minutes. Senators questioned whether more FTEs alone would solve the problem and urged a broader efficiency study and better use of technology. DPS officials said they were pursuing process changes, including appointment-system upgrades, online pre-population of forms, and remote issuance options, while noting that Real ID requirements and population growth continue to drive demand.
DPS leadership then outlined the agency’s priorities: completion of the Williamson County training academy, recruitment and retention of troopers, capital needs for vehicles and aircraft, and expanded responsibilities at the Capitol complex and the Alamo. Officials said the new trooper funding would help address staffing shortages, public safety, and border operations, and that overtime and deployment patterns had been adjusted to reduce burnout and improve flexibility. They also discussed Operation Lone Star, saying DPS spending is largely overtime, travel, and fuel, and that the agency continues to coordinate with federal partners while awaiting clarity on possible federal reimbursement for border security costs. Senators also raised concerns about oilfield theft, cartel activity, high-speed pursuits, bilingual pay, and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, and DPS said it would follow up on some of those issues.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- With nine present, I appreciate all of you nine being here today.
- I do want to again thank you all for coming today.
- anywhere we can make... ...Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee.
- Well, seeing none, Tron, thank you for coming here today.
- Well, seeing none, Tron, thank you for coming here today.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Before we start, if you wish to give testimony today, please fill out a witness card and hand it to our
- It mirrors several of our other states: Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and
- It mirrors several of our other states: Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and
Keywords:
liability, regional transit, streetcars, trolley cars, motor vehicles, HB986, vehicular homicide, child support, surviving child, minor child, parent killed in crash, criminal restitution, family law, Louisiana child support schedule, R.S. 9:315.48, R.S. 14:32.1, victim compensation, traffic fatality, wrongful death, sentencing enhancement
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
An oversight hearing to examine Native American education, focusing on Federal programs at the U.S. Department of Education. Apr 2nd, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Indian Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Today we're here to learn more about the U.S.
- You've come to. us from Edmond, Oklahoma, so welcome.
- Each of the programs mentioned today are unique.
- Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Nicole Ressel.
- Today we are confronted with serious discussions about the potential dismantling of the U.S.
Keywords:
Native education, Department of Education, federal funding, testimony, treaty obligations, public schools, educational policies, Indigenous students
Summary:
The meeting focused on the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education towards Native students, highlighting the importance of federal education programs that satisfy treaty obligations to Native communities. Various witnesses testified about the impact of educational policies designed to support Native students who primarily attend public schools. Concerns were voiced over recent proposals that could potentially undermine these programs, citing the role of federal funding in ensuring successful educational outcomes for Native youth. The chair of the committee emphasized the need for continued federal support and attention to the unique educational challenges faced by Indigenous populations.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you all for being here today. We show you registered.
- Blackjack and Tony Lama, which I'm wearing today.
- Thank you for being here today. Members, any questions?
- We're testifying today in strong support of HB3728.
- That's why I came up here today to talk to y'all.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development Mar 10th, 2026
Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for coming and appreciate the bill being proffered here today.
- I'm very proud to be here in support of this excellent bill today.
- Are they going to continue to call the city like they do today?
- Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
- I'm here to support House Bill 3157. ...to speak today.
Summary:
The Committee on Economic Development met with 13 members present and first went into executive session. It voted House Bill 3095 and House Bill 3249 do pass, both by 12-1 votes, and also adopted a House committee substitute for House Bill 2142 that rolled in House Bill 2058 before voting the combined measure do pass by 12-1. The transcript does not describe the substance of those bills in detail, but records the committee’s favorable action on each.
The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 3262, Representative Peters’ proposal to create an interstate massage compact. Supporters, including the sponsor, a massage business operator, a former state massage board regulator, and the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards, said the compact would improve workforce mobility, reduce duplicate licensing and background checks, and preserve state authority over standards and discipline. An opponent argued interstate compacts are unconstitutional, could supersede state law, and raise concerns about gifts and closed meetings. No vote was taken on HB 3262 during the hearing.
The final hearing was on House Bill 3157, which would create a single statewide permit for mobile food vendors. The sponsor and supporters from the Institute for Justice and the food truck industry said the bill would reduce duplicative local permits and inspections, lower costs, and help food trucks operate across jurisdictions while keeping health and safety standards. Opponents, including Kansas City and Springfield-Greene County health officials, argued the bill would preempt local control, shift regulatory authority to the state, and create enforcement and fiscal concerns. Committee members raised questions about local inspection authority, fees, and a possible committee substitute, but no final action was taken in the hearing.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you for coming and appreciate the bill being proffered here today.
- And we've seen similar bills passed in Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
- Are they going to continue to call the city like they do today?
- Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
- I'm here to support House Bill 311." "...to speak today.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Feb 25th, 2026
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair will note that the bill authors laid this out today.
- I am the founder of Save Oklahoma Farms and Ranches.
- The families sharing their stories here today are heroes.
- Thank you for the opportunity to share. ...you today.
- I've heard in the testimony today.
Keywords:
hydrogen sulfide, public health, environmental regulation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ground level concentrations, emissions limit, emissions limits, ground-level concentrations, air quality, PFAS, agriculture, environmental protection, health risks, criminal offense, chemical regulation, preproduction plastic, water quality, pollution control, industrial waste, emissions
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Mar 11th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We have three bills on the agenda today, senators, and we will...
- So I am happy today. I'll be singing my hallelujahs. Y'all know when I'm happy.
- But today I thank you, and Florida PTA thanks you for bringing this bill back. Why?
- Does any senator wish to be recorded as voting on bills before the committee today?
- Does any senator wish to be recorded as voting on bills before the committee today?
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and observed a moment of silence for Senator Geraldine Thompson. The committee first took up CS/SB 102, a bill by Senator Gates directing the Department of Education to develop a workforce credential program for students with autism spectrum disorder or students on a modified curriculum, in coordination with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA. Supporters said the bill would help autistic students gain job skills and workplace safety credentials, while an opponent argued the bill should clearly make participation voluntary, expand to other exceptional student groups, include funding, and add stronger accountability. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 166, the Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools bill by Senator Simon. The bill would reduce or remove several state mandates and give districts more flexibility on testing, teacher evaluations, contracts and certification, school board operations, instructional materials timelines, audits, facilities planning, emergency make-up days, federal fund use, and public VPK oversight. Senators asked about the impact on student proficiency, teacher evaluations, and the transfer of public VPK oversight to districts; Simon said the tests would remain but count as 30 percent of the grade, districts would retain flexibility in evaluation measures, and only public VPK would shift to districts. Public testimony was largely supportive, with some speakers praising reduced testing and local control, while one senator cautioned that Florida still has a math proficiency problem. The bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 296 by Senator Bradley, which would repeal the 2023 statewide mandate requiring later middle and high school start times and return the decision to local districts, while still requiring districts to inform the community about the health, safety, and academic impacts of sleep deprivation and consider later start times. Supporters argued the mandate created transportation, staffing, and scheduling problems and that local control was more practical, while opponents emphasized sleep science and the benefits of later start times for teens. Several senators discussed the tension between research and district resources, and the bill sponsor said the measure preserves the conversation about sleep while allowing local scheduling decisions. CS/SB 296 was reported favorably, and the committee then adjourned.