Video & Transcript Research : 'prayer'
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House (Capitol Chamber) Apr 1st, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And Alcat Prayer Breakfast is tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. at RSA Plaza Terrace.
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NJ
Transcript Highlights:
- And somebody asked him about prayer. He said, “Prayer is conversation with God.”
- And so, to demonstrate prayer, Father Guy Council Mangel told this story.
- Desperate times, desperate prayers—God hears.
- My one prayer—ready? ...especially when we're kind to one another.
- I pray this prayer in your name, Jesus. You're the one who saved me.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 22 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This session will be opened with prayer. Prayer will be offered by the chaplain of the Senate.
- of you who are gathered here today or can hear my voice, I am a Christian, so I will deliver the prayer
- are of faith, and for those of us who are seeking faith, I ask you to employ yourself as I say my prayer
- I am a Christian, so I will deliver the prayer through the manner which I translated.
- are of faith, and for those of us who are seeking faith, I ask you to employ yourself as I say my prayer
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer by Senator Anthony H. Williams and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received gubernatorial communications and a long list of newly referred Senate and House bills and resolutions. The chamber approved the April 22, 2026 journal by a 49-0 vote. Senators also introduced guests, including a high school senior advisory council visiting with Senator Malone and a young guest welcomed by Senator Costa.
On the floor, several bills were taken up and either set aside or advanced. Senate Bill 1377 and Senate Bill 482 were re-referred to Appropriations, Senate Bill 906 was re-referred to Rules and Executive Nominations, and Senate Bills 1133, 1334, and 1368 were also sent to Appropriations. Senator Dush requested a conflict-of-interest ruling on an amendment to Senate Bill 469; the chair ruled no conflict existed and required him to vote, and the amendment was adopted. The Senate also took Senate Bill 127 from the table and placed it on the calendar.
The Senate then considered Supplemental Calendar Number One. Senate Bill 362 received a technical amendment and was advanced; Senate Bill 1183 passed 50-0; Senate Bill 1352, which would allow qualifying substance use disorder treatment providers to receive two-year licenses, passed 45-5 after supportive remarks from Senators Brooks, Tartaglione, and Street; and House Bill 1877, codifying the Pennsylvania seal of biliteracy, passed 50-0 after Senator Lindsey Williams described its student-led origins. The session ended with committee announcements for the next day and Senator Tartaglione’s petition urging a floor vote on the House-passed minimum wage bill, House Bill 2189.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It is the custom and tradition of the Senate that we begin our session each day with a prayer.
- Since Rader will offer today's prayer, will members and our guests in the gallery please rise as you're
- If you would join me in prayer, please. Father God, is in the name of Jesus.
- As you know, most of my prayers are quite selfish and all too often self-centered.
- Selflessly, close this prayer with God be with us, but we must close with God.
Bills:
SB2065, SB1641, SB1642, SB1589, SB1597, SB1216, SB2173, SB2028, SB2117, SB2127, SB2134, SB2014, SB1805, SB2044, SB1836, SB1380, SB2179, SB1436, SB1558, SB933, SB1651, SB1328, SB1572, SB1966, SB175, SB1475, SB1950, SB2049, SB2052
Keywords:
pollinator, state symbols, agriculture, insects, environment, business entities, limited liability company, LLC, foreign LLC, domestic LLC, limited partnership, foreign limited partnership, registered agent, Secretary of State, annual certificate, good standing, certificate of authority, designated office, email address, electronic mail
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, will you be so kind as to stand for the prayer?
- Please remain standing for the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Paul and as a gentle reminder following Paul and as a gentle reminder following the<00:01:19.240>
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remain <00:01:20.119>standing <00:01:20.680>for the prayer - please remain standing for the prayer please remain standing for the<00:01:21.159>
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AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Our prayer today will be delivered by Pastor Ray Jones of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Dothan.
- It just laws us about a congregational prayer.
- Does the prayer from home carry them throughout the day?
- You can do your own individual prayer.
- I could pray have a prayer if I want to.
Summary:
The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then quickly handled routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports throughout the day. The chamber first took up House amendments to Senate Bill 19 on insurance, including a changed start date and a bill name honoring David McHanie and Roy Johnson. On a long roll, the Senate concurred 22-0 with one abstention. Senator Singleton then used personal privilege to present a Black History observance highlighting Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., and Mahalia Jackson.
Committee reports followed, with the Senate confirming Brandy Williams to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards and Education Commission and Lynn Brewer to the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors. Senator Singleton spoke at length in support of the trades-related confirmation, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor, contractor oversight, and workforce training, while also discussing the need to support such professions and the role of boards in protecting consumers. The Senate also received favorable reports from Judiciary, Education Policy, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Tourism, and Local Legislation on a range of bills, many with amendments or substitutes, and placed them on the next day’s calendar.
In motions and resolutions, Senator Elliott recommitted Senate Bill 310 to local legislation and introduced Senate Joint Resolution 50 honoring Coach Tim Carter, which was sent to rules. The Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 51 mourning Junior Harold Sorrells and several House resolutions from the Rules Committee, including recognitions for the Alabama State Games, Mack McCutcheon’s retirement, the Black pioneers of Macon County, Alicia Cannon, Joseph William Jones Jr., and Louis Vuitton the Pitbull Day. The chamber also recognized several school leaders in the gallery and then moved into local bills, beginning with Senate Bill 266, a proposed constitutional amendment regarding Covington County, for which a bill reading was requested using the previous roll.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Transcript Highlights:
- Matt, will you please offer the prayer? >> Let me pray.
- If I know you're here, I'll get you to give the opening prayer. >> That's an inside thing between she
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give <00:07:30.000>the <00:07:30.160>opening <00:07:30.560>prayer - get you to give the opening prayer. get you to give the opening prayer.
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, real property assessment, assessment cap, county-wide reappraisal, CPI-U, Consumer Price Index, tax assessor, Class II property, Class III property, local government revenue, property tax relief, reappraisal, tax increment district, retroactive tax law, Alabama Code 40-7-2.2, appropriation, education funding, Southern Preparatory Academy, fiscal responsibility
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Please stand for the prayer by Senator Leach, and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance of the
- Please join me as we go to our Lord in prayer.
- Then for me to express to you that we will keep you in prayer all the time.
- And for us... ...express to you that we will keep you in prayer all the time.
- of the State of Arizona, we send our condolences and, as stated before, we continue to keep you in prayer
Summary:
The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a roll call showing 28 members present and two excused. The journal from January 12 was approved, and several guests were introduced, including representatives from CSG West and NCSL, Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Native business resource group members, Yaqui community guests, students from Marcos de Niza High School, and the mayor of Guadalupe. Senators also offered remarks honoring former Attorney General Mark Brnovich with a moment of silence.
A major ceremonial item was a proclamation and flag presentation honoring the life and service of Amaya Curley, presented by Senator Hatathlie. The proclamation recognized Curley’s Navy service, her cultural values, and her impact on family and community, and her family was introduced in the gallery. The Senate also recessed briefly for the presentation of an Arizona state flag flown over the Capitol in her memory, accompanied by a certificate from the Secretary of State.
On floor business, the President Pro Tem announced extended deadlines for opening Senate folders and for bill introduction sets. The Senate received a House message consenting to adjourn the legislature from January 15 until January 20, and the chamber adopted a motion to accede to that request. The clerk then read a long list of second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, health care, firearms, taxation, transportation, immigration-related reporting, public records, and other topics. No bill votes were taken during this portion beyond the adjournment-related motion, and the Senate later adjourned until January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We bow our heads in a spirit of silent prayer.
- If you would continue to join me in prayer: Almighty and ever-loving God, you have revealed your glory
- We make this prayer in Jesus's name. Amen.
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in Everlasting we make this prayer in Everlasting we make this prayer in Jesus's - And if you agree with that prayer, please say with me, amen. Amen.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a custom and tradition of the Senate that we begin each morning with prayer.
- Today, the prayer will be offered by Senator Ek.
- Humbled to have the opportunity to offer this prayer in this place on this day.
- For my prayer for those families affected by those terrible events, for the community of Pall's Alley
- What I thank you again for hearing this prayer, and it is in Jesus' name I offer it. Amen.
Bills:
HB4248, HB4429, HB2588, HB3472, HB4317, HB3462, HB2035, HB3501, HB3127, HB3143, HB3144, HB3260, HB4321, HB3011, HB3522, HB3530, HB3940, HB3078, HB3043, HB3005, HB3007, HB3403, HB1907, HB3175, HB3986, HB3466, HB3411, HB4246, SJR49, HB3281, HB4319, HJR1086, HJR1024, HJR1087
Keywords:
HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by Admiral Kibben.
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by Admiral Kibben.
- The Speaker pro tempore: Thank you for a beautiful prayer.
- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THANK YOU FOR A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Please stand for prayer by the chaplain.
- And following the prayer, please remain standing for the pledge of allegiance. Good morning.
- A prayer of gratitude for this Minnesota spring today. Let us pray.
- And following the prayer, in St. Paul.
- A prayer of gratitude for this Minnesota spring<00:06:35.160>
today.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to commend him for this morning's moving prayer and request that his prayer be journalized. >>
- Without objection, Senator, most certainly we will journalize the prayer.
- So, appreciate that he came and for the great prayer. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Senator.
- Well, we will certainly journalize the prayer and thank the Father for joining us today and appreciate
- great prayer. Thank you, Mr. President. great prayer. Thank you, Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Father Mark Bilek of Westminster, introduced by the Senator from the 42nd District and praised by members for his community service and Lenten message of reconciliation. The prayer was journalized. The chamber then recognized several guests, including interns, family members, a shadowing student, and the doctor of the day, Dr. Ann Benfield, before moving to floor business. A scheduling note indicated a light floor agenda, with committee work later in the day and a longer floor session expected the next day.
The Senate considered several second-reading committee reports and moved multiple bills to third reading, generally without objection. These included House Bill 229, increasing Maryland Transportation Authority bond capacity from $4 billion to $5 billion; House Bill 266, allowing resource-sharing revenues to support state communications infrastructure, with an amendment conforming it to Senate Bill 85; House Bill 472, extending and adjusting the theatrical production tax credit; House Bill 607, setting constitutional officers’ salaries; House Bill 810, creating a study on blockchain-based lease recordation verification with an amendment adding the Maryland Blockchain Association; House Bill 1095, granting a Calvert County property tax credit for former tobacco barns; House Bill 1142, creating a task force on county and municipal revenue structures; and House Bill 1165, addressing apprenticeship program accountability and completion. The Senate also advanced Senate Bill 956, authorizing the Maryland Transportation Authority to waive portions of video tolls or civil penalties on delinquent accounts, with a sponsor amendment.
Members briefly joked about April Fools’ Day during the proceedings, but the chamber continued to adopt reports and amendments without recorded opposition. At the end of the session, leaders announced committee schedules for the afternoon and the next day, including Finance, Triple E, Budget and Taxation, and Judicial Proceedings meetings. The Senate then held a quorum call, confirmed 45 members present, and adjourned until Thursday, April 2 at 10:00 a.m.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 5, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibbon. Would you pray with me?
- And on this day, with others who approach you from a multitude of faith traditions, we each offer prayers
- Receive us even as we speak in many languages with a wide range of voices, that the prayers of your children
- As you answer our prayers with your unconditional love, show us how to respond in love to one another
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO REQUEST TO HOLD A PRAYER BEFORE THE SCHOOL SPORTS ACTIVITY CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.
- THE MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS GOING THROUGH IN 2021 THE SPONSORS REPEATEDLY SAID AT NOTHING TO DO WITH PRAYER
- EXCEPT ON THE DATE WAS SIGNED INTO LAW THE HOUSE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED WE ARE NOW OFFICIALLY ALLOWING PRAYER
- DEBATE THEY WERE HAVING WITH ONE ANOTHER, THE ONE THING THEY ALL AGREED UPON ARE GOING TO OPEN IN PRAYER
- UNITED PEOPLE OF ALL BELIEFS ACROSS THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM.\ THEY ALL AGREED PRAYER IS ESSENTIAL.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-2 May 14th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Cantrell, he's dealing with a lot of pain, and so if you guys would not mind, join me in a word of prayer
- Members and guests in the gallery, please arise if you're able for prayer for Representative Cantrell
- So remember him in your prayers also. Thank you.
- And yes, earlier this Senate, they paused for prayer for one of their own members as well who's taken
- Senator Peterson, keep him in your prayers as well. Representative Hasenbeck, you are recognized.
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
Summary:
The House first took up Senate Bill 893, a conference committee report on property and critical infrastructure. The bill would bar foreign principals from countries designated as foreign adversaries from owning agricultural land or other land, especially within 10 miles of military installations or critical infrastructure, and also restrict certain state software purchases tied to adversarial countries. Members asked about how later-designated adversary countries would be covered and about the delayed effective date, which was explained as giving current owners time to divest. The conference report was adopted without objection, and the bill then passed the House 89-0.
The chamber then considered Senate Bill 2, another conference committee report on wind energy setbacks. The measure would establish statewide setback standards for industrial wind turbines, including 2.5 tip heights from occupied dwellings and 1.5 tip heights from nonparticipating property lines, with exceptions for projects that had already secured most site control or queue positions before the effective date and for small community-scale systems. Supporters said it was a compromise that at least put some protections into statute, while opponents argued it weakened earlier House language and eliminated county local-control options. After debate, the bill failed on a 20-67 vote.
Later, the House voted 60-19 to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 1589, allowing it to become law notwithstanding the governor’s objections. The session also included prayers and announcements, including updates about Representative Cantrell’s hospitalization and a note that the Senate had adjourned sine die. The House then adjourned sine die for the second regular session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Saturday, January 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben. >> Would you pray with me?
- The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben. >> Would you pray with me, Almighty God, sanctify this
- Amen. >> Thank you, Chaplain, for that very meaningful and beautiful prayer.
- Amen. >> Thank you, Chaplain, for that very meaningful and beautiful prayer.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-02-11 (12:15PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members and visitors in the gallery, please rise for the prayer.
- The prayer today will be given by Representative Duggan.
- Members and visitors in the gallery, please rise for the prayer.
- The prayer today will be given by Representative Duggan. Representative, please approach.
Summary:
The House convened in special session, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and the clerk announced a quorum with 108 members voting. The proclamation calling the Legislature into special session for February 11-14, 2025, was read, and the journal was approved. No introductions, communications, Senate messages, committee reports, reconsiderations, third-reading bills, special order items, or resolutions were on the desk.
The Speaker addressed the chamber about the special session’s purpose, saying the House and Senate had worked through the governor’s call and were now bringing the session to a close with legislation focused on illegal immigration. He said the House would take up two bills and a memorial filed the previous night, with the measures referred to the Budget Committee and floor action planned for Thursday. He also thanked the Senate, the governor, and House members for their work during the process.
Representative Garrison moved that the House adjourn after receiving reports and reconvene Thursday, February 13, at 12 p.m., or on call of the chair. The motion was approved by voice vote, and the House adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-02-11 (12:15PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Members and visitors in the gallery, please rise for the prayer.
- The prayer today will be given by Representative Douggan.
- Members and visitors in the gallery, please rise for the prayer.
- The prayer today will be given by Representative Douggan. Representative, please approach.
Summary:
The House convened in special session, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and the clerk announced a quorum of 108 members present. The proclamation calling the Legislature into special session for February 11-14, 2025, was read into the record, and the journal was approved. No introductions, communications, Senate messages, committee reports, reconsiderations, third-reading bills, special-order items, or resolutions were on the desk.
The Speaker then outlined the purpose of the special session: to address illegal immigration through two bills and a memorial, described as largely familiar from prior House legislation with some additions and modifications. He said the House would not repeat the earlier select committee process, instead referring the bill to the Budget Committee, which was noticed to meet Wednesday morning, with floor action planned for Thursday at noon. He also thanked the Senate, the Governor, and House members for their work during the process.
Representative Garrison moved that the House adjourn after receiving reports to allow committee and subcommittee meetings and other House business, with reconvening set for Thursday, February 13, at 12 p.m. or on call of the chair. The motion passed, and the House adjourned.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- What a privilege it is to begin this session with prayer. Would you bow your heads with me, please?
- invitation to the pastors of Frankfurt churches to open sessions of the 2026 regular session with prayer
- an invitation to pastors of Frankfurt churches to open sessions of the 2026 regular session with prayer
- an invitation to pastors of Frankfurt churches to open sessions of the 2026 regular session with prayer
- and open each session with prayer. Mr. and open each session with prayer. Mr.
Keywords:
Convene 00:00
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 04:28
Election and Swearing In of Constitutional Officers 04:35
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 06:51
HR 1 08:08
HR 2 08:40
HR 3 17:11
Impeachment Petitions reported 18:33
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 20:27
Stand at Ease 20:54
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 28:30
Adjournment 33:05, 958, all
Summary:
The Kentucky House convened for the opening of the 2026 regular session, with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a declared quorum of 100 members present. The House then excused absent members and suspended the rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications to be filed. It also elected House staff constitutional officers by acclamation, including the chief clerk, deputy clerk, sergeant at arms, chief doorkeeper, enrolling clerk, cloakroom keeper, and janitor, followed by the oath of office.
Members introduced and adopted House Resolutions 1, 2, and 3. House Resolution 1 established the 2026 House membership. House Resolution 2 adopted the House rules for the session, with changes reflecting the new temporary building, removal of COVID-related provisions, elimination of remote and alternative voting, shortening motions/petitions/communications time from 30 to 15 minutes, deleting guest introductions and gallery references, requiring only one signed jacketed bill copy, clarifying billbook co-sponsorship procedures, deleting consent orders and pairing rules, and updating chamber-access and lobbying restrictions. Some members objected that the changes reduced transparency and public access, and one member asked that the 15-minute limit be kept at 30 minutes, but the resolution was adopted. House Resolution 3 invited pastors of Frankfurt churches to open sessions with prayer; one member asked that it be broadened to include people of all faiths and beyond Franklin County, but it was also adopted.
The House then reported interim communications, including citizen impeachment petitions filed against Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine and Ballard County Jailer Eric Cppus. Members were reminded of a mandatory ethics meeting the next day. The clerk reported the first batch of filed bills and resolutions, including House Bill 11 on independent school districts and House Bills 12 through 34 on topics such as legislative privacy, income tax, rural hospital funding, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion, school employee payments, firearms, reproductive health and privacy, employment schedules, cancer treatment coverage, workers’ compensation for first responders, savings accounts, education opportunity accounts, leave from employment, criminal procedure, home purchases, FNF devices, data privacy, and death benefits, along with House Resolutions 4 through 6. The House then adjourned until 2 p.m. on January 7, 2026.