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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In Volusia County, we have about 114 homeless veterans at any one time.
- In Volusia County, we have about 114 homeless veterans at any one time.
- I wanted to just take a moment and add to the veteran voice.
- And just on behalf of the Veterans Caucus, on behalf of the veterans community, you, sir, were one of
- You dealt with veterans issues. You built up your community back home.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency.
The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously.
The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate.
The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a combat veteran; I was a police officer for eight years.
- I have another big story of another customer who is a veteran.
- It's the biggest veteran hospital in the United States, in San Antonio.
- I'm a disabled veteran here to plead with you not to ban kratom.
- They are places to go for our veterans and other parts of our communities.
Bills:
SB31 , SB33 , SB510 , SB871 , SB1868 , SB2024 , SB2166 , SB2309 , SB2880 , SJR27 , SJR39 , SJR40 , SB 31 , SB 33
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Conference Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education/PreK-12 May 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- teacher salary increase, as we do in this offer, we are continuing to focus that increase on our veteran
- teacher salary increase, as we do in this offer, we are continuing to focus that increase on our veteran
- We are continuing to focus that increase on our veteran teachers.
Summary:
The House Pre-K through 12 Education Budget Conference convened and organized by naming Rep. Persons-Mulicka as chair and Sen. Burgess as vice chair, with both selections approved without objection. Members also agreed, without objection, that ties are not allowed in committee meetings. Opening remarks from both chairs emphasized working together to resolve outstanding budget issues for the 2026-27 Pre-K-12 education budget.
The House then presented its first budget offer. The chair highlighted several points: additional non-recurring child care and development funding to help prevent any child from being disenrolled from the school readiness program in fiscal year 2026-27; agreement to the Senate’s position on $200,000 for patriotic portraits in classrooms; continued support for a $100 million teacher salary increase focused on veteran teachers; and an adjustment to the base student allocation increase to match the Senate’s $50 increase. The offer also included project funding, FEFP summary changes, and proviso/back-of-the-bill items aligned with the House budget offer.
No public testimony was offered and no questions were raised on the House offer. The chair reminded attendees that the conference was operating on a one-hour meeting notice. The meeting then adjourned on a motion to rise, without objection.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee will come to order. Clerk will call the roll. Hancock.
- Is there any other business that needs to be discussed before the Veteran Affairs Committee?
- There being none, Veteran Affairs Committee stands in recess subject to the call of the chair.
Committee:
Senate Veteran Affairs
Keywords:
veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot, remembrance, monthly designation, honoring military, Texas legislation, rural services, paid leave, fire protection personnel, military service, public employees, employment benefits
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Jun 21st, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- He's also a veteran.
- And, doing this work for the last couple of years, there is no veteran monument in the Commonwealth of
- Massachusetts, but there is a Cape Verdean Veterans Memorial in Rhode Island.
- And having a veteran, I think, is a great thing.
- He's really a Way-ahen person as well, and he is a Vietnam vet, by the way, a Vietnam veteran.
Summary:
The Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Feasibility Commission met to continue its work toward making recommendations to the Legislature on establishing a cultural center in Boston. The chair reviewed the commission’s mandate, upcoming monthly meetings, site visits, listening sessions, and the plan to eventually hire a consultant for the feasibility study. Members also discussed the importance of capturing the broader 200-plus-year Cape Verdean history in Massachusetts, especially in light of Boston’s 250th anniversary and Cabo Verde’s recent 50th independence anniversary.
A major portion of the meeting focused on reviewing and narrowing a list of potential additional commissioners. Members discussed the need for geographic, sector, and generational diversity, and several commissioners raised concerns about overrepresentation from New Bedford and the need to include people connected to other Cape Verdean communities such as Brockton, Boston, Wareham/Onset, Taunton, the Cape, and Haverhill. Testimony and comments emphasized including people with skills in arts, culture, history, construction, philanthropy, law, education, museum curation, and community organizing. Members also discussed whether to use a slate, an inventory of skills and regions, or individual votes, and whether abstentions should be treated as “reserve your rights” instead.
The commission voted to appoint three individuals: John Cruz, former State Senator Vinny deMacedo, and Angelo Lopes Barbosa or a designee from the Center for Cape Verdean Studies at Bridgewater State University. The body then voted to pause the remaining commissioner appointments until the next meeting and directed the chair and staff to create an inventory of candidates by skills, region, and other relevant criteria. Members also agreed to add two newly suggested names—former Brockton City Councilor Tina Cardoso and Maria Gomez-Pena—to the candidate list. The chair said the next meeting would be scheduled for January, and the meeting adjourned after the commission approved the motion to adjourn.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 39 Apr 13th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- following order of business will be followed today: prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, introduction of veteran
- Please recognize Representative Wolfley to present the Veteran of the Week.
- Even now, he sends me suggestions for things we could do to help seniors and veterans, some of which
- And whereas veterans are among the most honorable of all those in public service, protecting every American
- for service both in the military and in the community, and whereas the state of Oklahoma holds our veterans
Bills:
SB1290 , SB1530 , SB1847 , HR1050 , SB169 , SB1377 , SB1990 , SB1991 , SB1778 , SB1579 , SB1992 , SB3 , SB2028 , SB1928 , SB2127 , SB2117 , SB1439 , SB1930 , SB330 , SB1191 , SB2110 , SB2134 , SB2069 , SB2095 , SB1613 , SB1246 , SB1976 , SB1346 , SB1509 , SB2071 , SB259 , SB1314
Keywords:
2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria, healthcare, senior services, Taiwan, Oklahoma, sister-state relationship
Summary:
The House convened, completed the roll call, and heard an invocation, a Veteran of the Week recognition for Colonel William S. Hartzell, and several guest introductions and special presentations, including the Coeta Tigers wrestling team, the Murray State College shotgun team, and visitors from Taiwan. The chamber also recognized the Psychologist of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Doctor of the Day, and Pages of the Week, along with committee meeting announcements and a motion to adjourn at the end of business.
Members then considered and passed a series of bills. Senate Bill 1290 on 211 services passed 82-0 and its emergency clause also passed. Senate Bill 1530 on state government and innovation/research funding passed 58-27. Senate Bill 1847 on Medicaid home and community-based services passed 78-10 with its emergency clause. Senate Bill 169 increasing longevity pay for state employees passed 85-4 with emergency. Senate Bill 1377 requiring DHS to provide duffel bags and hygiene items for foster children passed 88-4 with emergency. Senate Bill 1990 on the Incentive Evaluation Commission passed 88-4. Senate Bill 1991, a cleanup measure redirecting certain lease and land-sale revenues to O-CAMP, passed and its emergency clause also passed.
The House also adopted H.R. 1050 reaffirming Oklahoma’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, followed by remarks from Taiwanese officials. Senate Bill 1778, the Strong Readers Act, passed 87-5 with emergency after discussion about reading screeners, funding tiers, and an optional second-grade assessment. Senate Bill 1579, described as a taxpayer bill of rights related to ad valorem tax, drew extended debate over property taxes and state savings before passing 85-0. Senate Bill 1992, defining strategic financial partners for an income tax credit, passed 65-24. The House then moved to adjourn until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- treatment courts across 38 counties, consisting of felony drug court, DUI court, mental health court, veterans
- DUI court, mental health court, veterans court, and juvenile drug court.
- So I stand before you as a military veteran and former probation officer to tell you: we're not babysitting
- negative reinforcement their entire lives and nothing has changed so I stand before you as a military veteran
- and former probation officer to tell you we're not babysitting So. before you as a military veteran
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Rules
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was brought in 1976 to commemorate the U.S. bicentennial, to honor valiant veterans of the Korean
- He, too, is a proud Korean American, a veteran, and someone whose love of country is reflected not simply
- And there are so many Korean veterans here in the United States. So many Korean veterans.
- So many Korean veterans, and we are enriched by their passion, by their patriotism to our country.
- A Navy veteran and project engineer by trade, Mr.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Veterans of Foreign Wars, or VFW posts, are a place for veterans to find hope and community, to fight
- In addition, they provide intake services for other resources that the Texas veterans...
- VFW posts that benefit veterans of the United States Armed Forces are necessary and valuable and should
- In the case of another pandemic, but in the situation that outside circumstances cause our veterans to
- We are not asking for anything special, but our posts are homes for our veterans.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- more than most people have ever even thought of doing, especially for our military members and our veterans
- more than most people have ever even thought of doing, especially for our military members and our veterans
- We already have a very strong workforce made up of veterans who have been very successful, developing
- a program and curriculum so that we can directly connect transportation jobs with veterans who may be
- involve a partnership with the Department of Corrections, with the Department of Education, with Veterans
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met and first considered SB 88, which would allow local governments to authorize utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain low-speed county roads and municipal streets, with limits on who may operate them and where they may travel. An amendment from Sen. Wright was adopted to require minimum motor vehicle insurance, keep a registration certificate in the vehicle, and delay the effective date to January 1, 2026 for implementation. The bill drew mixed testimony: supporters said it would create a safe, locally controlled path for UTV use and reflect how the vehicles are already being used, while opponents from the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Florida Justice Association argued UTVs are designed for off-road use and lack the safety features needed for public roads. After debate, the committee reported CS/SB 88 favorably, with Sen. Davis voting no and several members expressing support while noting safety concerns for future work.
The committee then heard SB 274, which designates a portion of International Drive in Orlando as Harris Rosen Way in honor of the late hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen. Sen. Arrington described Rosen’s business success and extensive charitable work in Central Florida, and the bill received supportive comments from committee members and a representative from UCF. The committee voted the bill favorably without opposition.
The final item was a discussion on transportation workforce issues led by FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue, with remarks from Florida Transportation Builders Association president Dan Hurtado. Perdue said Florida’s growing transportation needs, an aging workforce, and projected retirements require a broader workforce strategy, including a proposed Transportation Academy, craft and trade programs, learning labs, and a transportation research institute. He said FDOT has already reduced vacancies through recruit-and-retain efforts and hiring events, but still needs more skilled workers. Hurtado said FTBA supports expanding workforce development efforts and noted the industry’s own Florida Connect Academy. No vote was taken on the workforce discussion, and the committee adjourned at the end of the meeting.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This initiative aims to actively recruit veterans, military spouses and former law enforcement officers
- the Florida Department of Children and Families and in partnership with the Florida Department of Veteran
- the launch of continue the mission and the summer of 2022, the department has thing the number of veterans
- the work that you're doing and note that you indicated in your report, you have hired 300 and 72 veterans
- Have you seen any PTSD, any problems that have occurred because of your hiring law enforcement veterans
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Protection (10-15-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We see ourselves as a connection between families, veterans, and students.
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Summary:
The Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development and Tourism met to hear presentations on a proposed downtown Lexington Arts Center. Visit Lex opened by framing the projects as regional economic development efforts that could support tourism, quality of life, and workforce attraction and retention. NextStage Development Corp. and ATG Entertainment then described a proposed $120 million project featuring a 2,500-seat performing arts center and a 20,000-square-foot visual arts gallery, with plans for up to 180 events a year, over 300,000 annual visitors, and an opening target of 2029.
The presenters said the project would be funded through a $30 million state request, $30 million from ATG Entertainment, and $60 million raised by the nonprofit through philanthropy and other financing sources. They cited a feasibility study by Sound Diplomacy and compared the proposal to the Durham Performing Arts Center, arguing that similar venues have driven downtown revitalization, tourism, and economic activity in other cities. They also said the venue would include community access, school partnerships, subsidized tickets, and revenue returned to the nonprofit for grants and arts programming.
Members asked about the total cost, the funding mix, whether the city of Lexington would contribute, and the building’s design. The presenters said they are in contact with city officials and are seeking city support, but have not yet hired an architect or begun conceptual design. They said the design process will involve community input and should fit Lexington’s historic downtown character. Representative Whitten asked whether the project would compete with Louisville; the presenters responded that their market analysis suggests the venue would serve audiences from Lexington, eastern Kentucky, and surrounding areas who are unlikely to travel to Louisville or Cincinnati, making the project complementary rather than competitive.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The first is the PACT Act in 2022, after 5 years of hard-fought advocacy by veterans groups all across
- This measure basically opened the door for veterans of the Vietnam War era, but also in the Middle East
- There are over 4,025 veterans in the district who have filed PACT Act claims.
- There are over 4,025 veterans in the district who have filed PACT Act claims.
- There are over 4,025 veterans in the district who have filed PACT Act claims.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/13/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #18
Transcript Highlights:
- Whip, members, as passed by the House, House Bill 2226 requires a court to inquire about a person's veteran
- status and outlines procedures for potential alternative programs if the person is confirmed to be a veteran
- prosecuting agency, is required to provide information to the person regarding Arizona Department of Veterans
Summary:
The Republican caucus reviewed several House bills with Senate amendments and discussed whether sponsors would concur or refuse. HB 2003 would lower the minimum age for an instruction permit from 15 and a half to 15 and extend permit validity periods, but the sponsor refused concurrence because the bill did not grandfather in applicants in the transition period, so the measure will go to conference committee. HB 2013, dealing with ADEQ exceptional event demonstrations for large wildfires on federally managed land, had Senate changes narrowing the wildfire threshold and impact criteria; the sponsor was reported to concur. HB 2133, which would require consent verification for online sexual material, drew a refusal from the sponsor due to a circular definition and an unintended entity being included, also prompting further fixes. HB 2226, concerning court inquiry into veteran status and referrals to veterans’ services, and HB 2693, revising bona fide association qualifications and adding a health insurance feasibility study, were both reported as having sponsor concurrence. HB 2032, which changes the statewide assessment testing window and reporting dates, also had sponsor concurrence after the Senate extended the testing window and adjusted the start date restriction.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Veteran Affairs Committee will come to order. Clark will call the roll. Hancock? Here.
- There is other business that needs to be discussed before the Veteran Affairs Committee, the ring nuns
- The Veteran Affairs Committee stands in recess, subject to the call of the chair.
Committee:
Senate Veteran Affairs
Keywords:
public school finance, property values, homestead exemptions, funding allocation, education policy, public school bonds, school funding, guarantee prohibition, education finance, state law change, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/13/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #18
Transcript Highlights:
- Whip, members, as passed by the House, House Bill 2226 requires a court to inquire about a person's veteran
- status and outlines procedures for potential alternative programs if the person is confirmed to be a veteran
- prosecuting agency, is required to provide information to the person regarding Arizona Department of Veterans
Summary:
The Republican caucus reviewed several House bills with Senate amendments and asked whether sponsors would concur or refuse. On HB 2003, which lowers the age for an instruction permit and extends permit validity periods, the sponsor refused concurrence because of an oversight affecting people in the transition period, and the bill was headed to conference committee. On HB 2013, dealing with ADEQ duties related to wildfire smoke and damage from federally managed land, the sponsor was reported to concur with the Senate changes. HB 2133, concerning consent verification for online sexual material, was not concurred with because the sponsor said the definition of sexual material was circular and the bill also swept in an unintended entity, so further fixes were needed.
The caucus also heard that the sponsor concurred on HB 2226, which requires courts to inquire about veteran status and provide information on veterans’ services, after the Senate clarified that the court—not the prosecuting agency—must provide the information. HB 2693, revising the definition of a bona fide association, had a Senate amendment requiring a feasibility study on state employee and public school district employee health insurance plans, and the sponsor concurred. HB 2032, which changes the statewide assessment testing window and reporting timeline, also had sponsor concurrence after the Senate lengthened the testing window and delayed its start. No votes were taken in the caucus; the discussion focused on concurrence decisions and whether bills would proceed to conference committee or advance with the Senate amendments.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security will now come to order.
- I wanted to take a moment to recognize an outstanding veterans group that's here in our committee today
- We can't do enough for our veterans, can we?
Summary:
The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and first postponed consideration of one bill at the sponsor’s request. The committee then took up SB 1514, a public records measure relating to Space Florida. Senator Burgess explained that the bill creates a public records exemption for meetings of the Board of Space Florida when trade secrets are discussed, arguing the exemption is needed to protect sensitive business information and support Space Florida’s mission. There were no questions or debate, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote.
The committee next considered CS for SB 502, which Senator Wright presented. The bill would allow Florida to exercise concurrent state and federal legislative jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses committed on U.S. military installations when federal jurisdiction has been waived and the conduct is also a state crime. Senator Wright said the change is intended to move juvenile cases out of federal court and into the state juvenile justice system, which he said is better suited to rehabilitation. The bill received no questions or debate and was also reported favorably by roll call vote.
After the votes, members briefly recognized guests from a Pasco County veterans wellness program, including Chris Sowell, Samantha Verbansock, and their dog Grit. With no further business, the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 2nd, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security will now come to order.
- I wanted to take a moment to recognize an outstanding veterans group that's here in our committee today
- We can't do enough for our veterans, can we?
Keywords:
military jurisdiction, delinquency, concurrent jurisdiction, federal law, state law, veterans, military spouses, business incentives, tax exemptions, economic development, public records, trade secrets, Space Florida, confidentiality, open meetings
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up two bills. Senator Burgess presented SB 1514, a public records measure tied to Space Florida that exempts Board of Space Florida meetings from public records requirements when trade secrets are discussed. He said the exemption was needed to protect sensitive business information and support Space Florida’s mission. The bill drew no questions or debate, and it was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee then considered CS for SB 502, sponsored by Senator Wright, which would provide concurrent state and federal legislative jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on U.S. military installations in Florida when federal jurisdiction is waived and the conduct is also a state crime. Senator Wright argued the change would allow juveniles to be handled in the state juvenile justice system rather than federal court, which he said is better suited for rehabilitation. The bill also had no questions or debate and was reported favorably by unanimous vote.
After the bills, the committee recognized representatives from a Pasco County veterans wellness group and their therapy dog, Grit, for their work with veterans. The committee then adjourned without objection.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Board and the San Diego LGBT Center's Veterans Wall of Honor Advisory Council.
- And 35th Infantry Divisions and currently serves on the California Veterans Board and San Diego LGBT
- Center's Veterans Wall of Honor Advisory Council.
- Ariana is a 26-year veteran high school counselor and yoga teacher working in Southeast Los Angeles.
- As a 21-year Marine Corps veteran, I have seen the devastating effects of men's mental health in our
Summary:
The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several Senate bills, notices for committee hearings, and a successful motion to suspend rules so ACA 20 could be taken up later in the week. The chamber also recognized former Assembly Member Christina Garcia and later moved into a Pride Month observance.
The main ceremonial item was House Resolution 115 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Assembly Member Ward opened on the resolution, and multiple members from different caucuses spoke in support, highlighting Pride history, LGBTQ+ rights, and the contributions of LGBTQ Californians. Assembly Member DeMaio offered supportive remarks while noting policy differences, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 53 co-authors were added. The Assembly then held a Pride honoree ceremony recognizing 15 individuals and groups for contributions to the LGBTQ community.
On the floor file, members also adopted several resolutions by voice vote after adding co-authors: ACR 187 on Men’s Mental Health Month, ACR 157 marking the 50th anniversary of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, ACR 222 declaring Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and ACR 224 recognizing Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day. Each drew personal testimony from members about the underlying issues, including suicide prevention, caregiving and dementia, mining reclamation, and harms to youth from social media. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 46 on mental health diversion by a 51-1 vote, and later adopted the consent calendar 66-0. The House adjourned until June 25, 2026, at 9 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Board and the San Diego LGBT Center's Veterans Wall of Honor Advisory Council.
- Board and the San Diego LGBT Center's Veterans Wall of Honor Advisory Council.
- Ariana is a 26-year veteran high school counselor and yoga teacher working in southeast Los Angeles.
- Luis is a community builder and proud Navy veteran who leads with heart, purpose, and a deep belief in
- As a 21-year Marine Corps veteran, I have seen the devastating effects of men's mental health in our