Video & Transcript Research : 'Governor proclamation'
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: All Texans Deserve Representation Apr 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a sad day in Texas when we can't say the same thing about our governor.
- Governor.
- The governor that we want our representation and our voice heard.
- In 2018, you issued a proclamation on November 9th ordering an expedited.
- Governor Abbott, called the election. Today. Thank you.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to recognize Senator Mesnard for a proclamation. Thank you, Mr. President.
- I rise for a point of personal privilege to present a proclamation. Proceed.
- Okay, the reader will read the proclamation, please.
- Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation proclaiming September 4th as Taekwondo Day in Arizona,
- Yes, I rise for a proclamation. Proceed. Thank you, sir.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the prior journal. Members then recognized several guest groups in the gallery, including the Arizona Dental Hygienists Association, deaf and hard-of-hearing advocacy organizations, the Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists, the Doctor of the Day, and Native vote advocates. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for two DPS officers killed earlier that morning.
A long list of bills was introduced and read for first reading, with many measures covering education, elections, health, public safety, tribal affairs, housing, taxation, and government administration. The Senate also received committee referrals and standing committee reports. In Committee of the Whole, SB 1425, relating to elections and July primary cure provisions, was considered, amended, and recommended do pass. The Senate adopted the committee report and then substituted HB 2022 for SB 1425 because the bills were identical.
HB 2022 was then read on third reading and passed with the emergency clause by a vote of 27 ayes, 1 no, and 2 not voting. Supporters said the bill was a bipartisan effort to move the primary earlier, improve ballot return timing, and require observers in every county; one senator cited tribal voting challenges and provisional ballot rejection rates as reasons for supporting the measure, while another voted no over concerns about the emergency clause. The Senate also adopted proclamations recognizing Taekwondo Day in Arizona and American Heart Month 2026, then recessed and later reconvened to introduce additional bills, announce upcoming committee meetings, and adjourn until February 9, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Nov 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- of the governor calling the second special session of the 57th Legislature be read before the House.
- State of New Mexico, Executive Office, Santa Fe, New Mexico, proclamation.
- Now, therefore, I, Howie Morales, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Mexico and Acting Governor,
- Morales, Lieutenant Governor. The Chair recognizes Representative Sopansky.
- Thinking about asking Governor Morales not to get any funny ideas the next few hours, but I couldn't
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Reading Clerk, please read the proclamation. Members, you may be seated.
- Madam Reading Clerk, please read the proclamation from the governor.
- State of Arkansas Executive Department proclamation: To all to whom this presents comes greetings, whereas
- Now, therefore, I, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, acting under the authority vested in me as governor of the
- Followed by the notification to the governor that the House is in session and ready for business.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum call showing 96 members present. Members granted several leaves of absence and recognized guests, including Arkansas State Troopers and the nurse of the day. The clerk then read the governor’s proclamation calling the General Assembly into extraordinary session.
The governor’s call said the special session was convened to consider tax relief measures, specifically lowering the top individual income tax rate to 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and reducing the top corporate income tax rate to 4.1% effective January 1, 2027. The call also included payment of House and Senate expenses and per diem for the special session. The Speaker reminded members that only matters within the governor’s call could be considered.
The House adopted motions to suspend House Rules 41A and 41B, which normally require bills to be on the desk for 24 hours before final passage and limit how soon bills can be placed on committee agendas, as well as Rule 60A on committee meeting notice requirements, for the duration of the special session. House Bill 1001, titled “Revenue and tax,” was read twice. The House then notified the Senate and governor that it was ready for business and adjourned until 9:30 the next morning, with the Revenue and Tax Committee scheduled to meet later that day.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Madam Governor. Would you join me in prayer?
- Thank you, Madam Governor. Members, today is Senator Mark Johnson's birthday. Yay!
- Proclamation: To all whom these presents come, greetings.
- Proclamation: To all whom these presents come, greetings.
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor. Attested to by Cole Jester, Secretary of State.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Points of personal privilege, proclamations.
- The proclamation sponsored by Representative Anna Abeytia honoring Maryvale High School, Mariachi Las
- State of Arizona legislative proclamation honoring Maryvale High School, Mariachi Las Panthers de Oro
- Communications from the governor.
- The clerk will record the action of the governor. Bills and other business from the Senate.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and recognition of guests, including Maricopa Community Colleges representatives, Club America students, and the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Jane Lyons. A proclamation honoring Maryvale High School’s Mariachi Las Panthers de Oro was read and adopted, with Representative Abaitia praising the program’s cultural and educational impact. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole for calendar consideration.
In Committee of the Whole, several Senate bills received do-pass recommendations, including SB 1011, SB 1170, SB 1400 as amended, SB 1456 as amended, SB 1476, SB 1511 as amended, and SB 1805 as amended; SB 1519 was retained on the calendar. Members debated multiple measures, especially SB 1476 on prenatal child abuse penalties and SB 1511 on CDL licensing and immigration status, with opponents warning about impacts on mothers, the trucking industry, and law enforcement. SB 1400, SB 1456, SB 1511, and SB 1805 all had amendments adopted before favorable recommendations were reported.
The House then took up third reading and passed SB 1121, SB 1137, SB 1206, SB 1477, and SB 1786 by recorded vote. In a second Committee of the Whole on calendar number two, the House gave do-pass recommendations to SB 1043, SB 1095, SB 1316, SB 1421, SB 1649, and SB 1711, with SB 1095 drawing the most extensive debate over gender-affirming care for minors and SB 1421 and SB 1711 also prompting sharp disagreement. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, bills were assigned for third reading or engrossing as appropriate, and the House adjourned until April 16, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Communications from the Governor. This is on the President's desk.
- Communications from the Governor, without objection, and communications from the Governor as listed on
- So in addition, we also have a proclamation, and if the reader would be so kind as to read the proclamation
- Arizona State Senate, legislative proclamation honoring St. Patrick's Day.
- Whereas since the founding of the city of Phoenix, Legislative proclamation honoring St.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized guests including the doctor of the day, visiting family members, and representatives from the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Surgeons demonstrating Stop the Bleed techniques. Members also acknowledged a St. Patrick’s Day visit by the Speaker of the Irish Parliament and adopted a proclamation honoring Irish heritage and the Arizona-Ireland relationship.
In Committee of the Whole, senators considered and advanced several bills. SB 1046, relating to information technology, was amended and given a do-pass recommendation. SB 1066, concerning civil liability and fraudulent scientific research, was amended with a floor amendment limiting liability for certain researchers, universities, and registered drug manufacturers, then advanced. SB 1332, relating to light rail expansion participation, was amended after debate over transit policy and state versus local control, and also received a do-pass recommendation. SB 1286, on veterinary prescriptions, was amended to adjust electronic prescribing timeframes for flea/tick and antimicrobial drugs and then advanced.
On third reading, the Senate passed SB 1009 on school curriculum and AED training, SB 1086 on the Arizona health care cost and payment system, SB 1317 appropriating money to the Attorney General for a coordinated jail reentry program, SB 1580 appropriating money to the Department of Administration, SB 1582 funding school safety, SB 1709 on probation for dangerous crimes against children, SB 1550 appropriating money to the state treasurer, SB 1761 appropriating money to the University of Arizona, SB 1046, and SB 1286. Several members explained votes, including support for reentry programming and school safety, and opposition based on concerns about funding sources, judicial discretion, or program effectiveness. The House requested reconsideration of HB 4027 and HB 2444, and the Senate then recessed, received a list of bills for first reading and committee referral, announced committee meetings for the next day, and adjourned until March 17, 2026.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
89th Legislative Session - First Called Session Jul 21st, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker: In accordance with the proclamation of the Honorable Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, I call
- Speaker: The following proclamation from the governor. The clerk will read the proclamation.
- Clerk: To all to whom these presents shall come, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, by the
- be affixed at my office in the city of Austin, Texas, This the 9th day of July 2025, Greg Abbott, Governor
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Reading Clerk, please read the proclamation. Members, you may be seated.
- Madam Reading Clerk, please read the proclamation from the governor.
- State of Arkansas Executive Department proclamation: To all to whom this presents comes greetings, whereas
- Now, therefore, I, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, acting under the authority vested in me as governor of the
- Followed by the notification to the governor that the House is in session and ready for business.
Summary:
The Arkansas House convened in an extraordinary session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members granted several leaves of absence and recognized visiting state troopers and the nurse of the day. The clerk then read the governor’s proclamation calling the special session, which cited the state’s strong finances and outlined the session’s purposes: reducing individual income tax rates to a top rate of 3.7% and corporate tax rates to a top rate of 4.1%, along with authorizing payment of legislative expenses and per diem for the special session.
The House adopted motions to suspend House Rules 41A and 41B, which normally require bills to be on the desk for 24 hours before final passage and limit how soon filed bills can be placed on committee agendas, as well as Rule 60A on committee meeting notice requirements, for the duration of the special session. House Bill 1001, a revenue and tax bill, was then read a second time. The House also directed the clerk to notify the Senate and governor that it was ready for business.
Before adjourning, the House set a meeting of the Revenue and Tax Committee for 5:15 p.m. that day. A motion to adjourn until 9:30 the next morning was adopted without objection.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Reading Clerk, please read the proclamation. Members, you may be seated.
- Madam Reading Clerk, please read the proclamation from the governor.
- State of Arkansas Executive Department proclamation.
- Now, therefore, I, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, acting under the authority vested in me as governor of the
- Followed by the notification to the governor that the House is in session and ready for business.
Summary:
The Arkansas House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, and granted several leaves of absence. The chamber recognized visiting state troopers and the nurse of the day before receiving the governor’s proclamation calling the General Assembly into extraordinary session.
The governor’s call stated the special session was convened to consider tax relief measures, including changes to individual income tax brackets and rates with a top rate of 3.7% effective January 1, 2026, and changes to corporate income tax brackets and rates with a top rate of 4.1% effective January 1, 2027. The call also included payment of legislative expenses and per diem for the special session. The Speaker reminded members that only items germane to the call could be considered.
The House then adopted motions to suspend House Rules 41A, 41B, and 60 for the duration of the special session, allowing expedited bill handling and committee notice. House Bill 1001, titled Revenue and Tax, was read a second time. The House notified the Senate and governor that it was in session and ready for business, then adjourned until 9:30 the next morning. An announcement noted the Revenue and Tax committee would meet later that day at 5:15 p.m. in Big Mac B.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Communications from the governor: February 6th, 2026, the governor signed and transmitted the following
- All right, with the reader, please read the proclamation.
- Arizona State Senate legislative proclamation and commendation for outstanding service.
- What we'd like to do is we have a proclamation for each one of you.
- I just noticed the Senate proclamation was bigger than the House proclamation, so whoever did that, good
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a recorded roll call showing 30 members present, and approval of the previous journal. The President announced receipt of HB 2022 from the governor and made temporary committee substitutions for the Rules Committee. The chamber also received a large calendar of first- and second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, water, public safety, marijuana, housing, taxation, and other topics.
A major presentation recognized licensed naturopathic physicians in the gallery, who were invited to support SB 1178, a bill expanding their authority to administer certain intravenous legend drugs, including antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals. The Senate then recessed to honor public safety personnel with a proclamation commending Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya, along with several Cochise and Pinal County and Border Patrol personnel, for rescuing an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation. The members applauded the honorees and took photos with them.
After returning to order, several senators used points of personal privilege to urge the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to review $2.85 million in election-related funding requested by the Secretary of State for IT and election infrastructure needs, arguing the money was already available and necessary for secure 2026 elections. Another senator spoke about the need for long-term water planning and reduced groundwater reliance. Additional announcements covered caucus and committee meeting times, Arizona Aerospace Day, and a mental health advocacy group visiting the chamber.
No substantive floor votes on legislation were taken in the portion provided, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have a proclamation in the journal today. I'm just going to read it. So, so many years.
- And we have a proclamation in the journal today.
- And we have a proclamation in the journal today. I'm just going to read it. so, so many years.
- And we have a proclamation in the journal today.
- Other messages from the Governor or other executive communications? None on the desk, Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognitions for the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Thomas Clem of Lakeland, and a large YMCA delegation visiting for the organization’s 175th anniversary. Senators highlighted the YMCA’s youth leadership programs and community service, and the chamber entered a proclamation recognizing the YMCA’s long service and its work in community support, youth development, and public health efforts.
The chamber then took up several bills on the special order calendar. Senate Bill 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 regular session’s statute materials; Senate Bill 102 removed repealed provisions from the statutes; and Senate Bill 104, the general reviser’s bill, deleted obsolete language, updated cross-references, and corrected drafting errors. Each of those bills was advanced to third reading and passed unanimously, 36-0. Senators also passed Senate Bill 7010, which authorizes Roth post-tax contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans, also by a 36-0 vote.
Senate Bill 320, relating to administrative efficiency in public schools, drew the most substantive policy discussion. Its sponsor said the bill would reduce district-level mandates, expand teacher apprenticeship pathways, create longer-term teacher contracts and certificates, streamline salary supplements and assessments, increase flexibility in district finances and Title I use, adjust facility planning requirements, and shift oversight of district-run VPK programs. The sponsor emphasized reducing bureaucracy while preserving accountability and focusing resources on students; the bill passed 36-0. The Senate also withdrew Senate Bill 1720 from further consideration, waived rules to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-02-11 (12:15PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Clerk will read the proclamation.
- End of reading of the proclamation, Mr. Speaker. Speaker Perez: Any corrections to the journal?
- Speaker Perez: Members, January 13, Speaker Perez: when the Governor issued a proclamation calling us
- Speaker Perez: I want to thank the Governor, Ron DeSantis, for tirelessly fighting for what he thinks
- Governor, we have gotten to know one another better in the last three weeks than in the last six years
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, Governor Hobbs proclaimed March 18th as Health Workforce Wellbeing Day of Awareness in Arizona in
- And will the reader read the proclamation? Thank you. And will the reader read the proclamation?
- Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Proclamation.
- Now, therefore, I, Katie Hobbs, governor of the state of Arizona, do hereby proclaim March 18, 2016,
- set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Arizona, signed Katie Hobbs, Governor
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, recorded attendance, and recognized several guests and proclamations, including Arizona Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness, the Doctor of the Day, educators visiting the Capitol, and student guests. The chamber also announced temporary committee replacements and received House messages and bill referrals before moving to floor action.
On third reading, the Senate passed SB 1014 on health insurance, SB 1016 on employment practices, SB 1050 on state parks board/veterans park access, SB 1054 on referendum power and emergency measures, SB 1177 on public monies and gender-affirming care, SB 1194 on health care services and vaccination-related treatment issues, SB 1398 on AHCCCS, SB 1751 on capital punishment, and SCR 1049, a constitutional amendment proposal related to capital punishment. Several members explained votes, with supporters emphasizing veterans’ benefits, limits on emergency measure abuse, health care access, and policy changes on capital punishment, while opponents raised concerns about worker protections, local government authority, discrimination against transgender people, and the death penalty. Each measure passed by recorded vote and was transmitted to the House.
The Senate also noted upcoming committee meetings, including Health and Human Services the next day, and then adjourned until Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10 a.m.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (03/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 1/CAC 1, which concerned gubernatorial succession and incapacity. Members supporting an ITL motion said the bill was not workable as written and that New Hampshire already has a constitutional structure that has functioned for more than 200 years. Others noted the state’s two-year gubernatorial term and said the existing protections were sufficient. The committee voted 16-0 to inexpedient to legislate, and the item was placed on consent.
The committee then considered House Bill 96, the energy code bill. Supporters argued that updating the code would reduce long-term energy costs, improve climate resilience, help the construction industry, and keep New Hampshire eligible for federal funding. Opponents of ITL said the bill was premature because the 2024 energy code was already under review, housing costs were a major concern, and the testimony on costs was conflicting and not well supported. The committee voted 12-4 for ITL, and a minority report was requested.
House Bill 161, dealing with the Native American Affairs Commission, was also sent to ITL by a 16-0 vote and placed on consent. Members cited serious concerns about vacancies, expired terms, missing annual reports, and whether the commission was functioning effectively. Several members said the committee lacked the expertise to resolve the underlying cultural and intergovernmental disputes and that the issues were beyond the committee’s scope.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 428 and adopted Amendment 0328 by a 16-0 vote. The amendment would preserve municipalities’ ability to make administrative building-code amendments, such as permit, inspection, occupancy, and fee procedures, while still barring local governments from setting higher construction standards than the state code. Testimony emphasized that the amendment was meant to clean up and consolidate related language and make the bill administratively workable. After the amendment passed, members discussed the bill in amended form, with supporters and opponents focusing on housing costs, local control, flood protection, and the risk of inconsistent local codes.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- And together, on January 1st, 1863, Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation.
- And together, on January 1st, 1863, Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation.
- And together, on January 1st, 1863, Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-02-11 (12:15PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The clerk will read the proclamation.
- Reading of the proclamation, Mr. Speaker. Are there corrections to the journal?
- Members, on January 13th, when the governor issued a proclamation calling us into a special session,
- I want to thank our governor, Ron DeSantis, for tirelessly fighting for what he thinks is in the best
- Governor, we've gotten to know one another better in the last three weeks than in the last six years.
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:
- The clerk will read the proclamation.
- Reading of the proclamation, Mr. Speaker. Are there corrections to the journal?
- Members, on January 13th, when the governor issued a proclamation calling us into a special session,
- I want to thank our Governor, Ron DeSantis, for tirelessly fighting for what he thinks is in the best
- Governor, we've gotten to know one another better in the last three weeks than in the last six years.
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.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington's presidential prayer and Thanksgiving proclamation.
- , a prayer proclamation from George Washington. 1789, but we have hundreds of these original proclamations
- Every single founding father who went on to become a governor.
- President issued prayer proclamations.
- I know the lieutenant governor. was annoyed that we weren't first, but we weren't first.
Keywords:
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AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
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- I'm bringing this one on behalf of our honorable governor.
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Keywords:
psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabis, beverage prohibition, criminal penalties, youth access, Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, concealed carry, firearm permit, sheriff fee, permit fee, weapons license, gun licensing, school security, Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, retirement system, Gardendale, Birmingham legislative office, local bill