Video & Transcript Research : 'President Pro Tempore'
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, March 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
- I hereby appoint the Honorable Mike Ezell to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day, signed, Mike Johnson
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben.
- The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 13 of Rule 1, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is
- The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 13 of Rule 1, the House stands adjourned until Monday, March
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
- Moore to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
- The Speaker pro tempore: The The Chair will be offered by Chaplain Kibben.
- The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 13 of Rule 1, the Journal of the last day's Proceedings is
- The Speaker pro tempore: The The Chair lays before the House a communication.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
- Hageman to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben.
- The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 13 of rule I, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is
- The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 13 of rule I, the House stands adjourned until noon on Monday
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I hereby appoint the Honorable Mike Kennedy to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
- Speaker, the Vice President and the United States Senate.
- The President pro tempore of the Senate, at the direction of that body, appoints the following Senators
- Vice President, Mr.
- THE FIRST PRESIDENT, GEORGE WASHINGTON, AND MY FIVE TIMES GREAT GRANDFATHER, KING GEORGE THE THIRD.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 41 Apr 15th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, it is President Hess's birthday today.
- Now, therefore, pursuant to the motion of Speaker Kyle Hilbert, pro-tempore Tim Moore, Representative
- Now Therefore, pursuant to the motion of Speaker Kyle Hilbert, pro-tempore Tim Moore, Chairman Hall,
- President, my dear friend, President Oklahoma State University, who has had dedicated service over four
- Speaker, please recognize Pro Tempore Anthony for an introduction.
Bills:
HR1051, HR1048, SB2074, SJR39, SJR47, SB1983, SB444, SB1503, SB1561, SB592, SB1501, SB1946, SB1567, SB1833, SB2026, SB904, SB2178, SB1651, SB1558, SB1565, SB1553, SB1257, SB65, SB1749, SB1242, SB1642, SB640, SB667, SB1436, SB1484, SB1562, SB1794, SB1644, SB1533, SB933, SB1555
Keywords:
livestock, judging, Oklahoma State University, championship, agriculture, military children, recognition, community support, military families, April 15, pharmacy benefits managers, reimbursement, healthcare, prescription drugs, cost regulation, property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I move that the Senate adjourn until 11 o'clock a.m.
Bills:
SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16
Keywords:
education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, November 28, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
- I hereby appoint the Honorable Mike Haridopolos to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben.
- The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 13 of rule 1, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, November 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
- I hereby appoint the Honorable Tim Warren to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben.
- The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 13 of rule 1, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Speaker pro tempore: The House will be in order.
- The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kibben.
- The Speaker pro tempore: Pursuant to clause 13 of Rule I, the Journal of the last day's proceedings is
- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE The Chair lays before the House a communication.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President.
- Recognize President Pro Tempore Paxton to explain the provisions of the joint committee report for House
- President Pro Tempore Paxton, you are recognized to explain the provisions of the joint committee report
- Seeing none, President Pro Tempore Paxton moves adoption of the joint committee report for House Bill
- Please recognize President Pro Tempore Paxton to explain the provisions of the joint committee report
Bills:
HB3257, HB3176, HB3544, HB3619, HB3546, HB1782, HB2293, HB4358, HB3081, HB3983, HB3790, HJR1023, HB4139, HB3297, HB3041, HB3673, HB4105, HB3338, HB3048, SR33, SCR21, SCR20, HB4030, HB4031, HB4032, HB4034, HB4036, HB4037, HB4038, HB4040, HB4041, HB4042, HB4043, HB4045, HB4046, HB4047, HB4048, HB4044, HB4050, HB4051, HB4052, HB4053, HB4054, HB4056, HB4057, HB4071, HB4065, HB4067, HB4072, HB2992, HB4338, HB4170
Keywords:
veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, social AI companions, minors, emotional attachment, safety protocols, civil penalties, parental controls, geographic information
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Honorable Josh Lowenthal, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly, presiding.
- Josh Lowenthal, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly, presiding.
- his start interning for one of his local elected officials, one that a lot of us know, former Speaker pro
- his start interning for one of his local elected officials, one that a lot of us know, former speaker pro
- . for one of his local elected officials, one that a lot of us know, former speaker pro tem, Kevin Mullen
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then handled routine procedural business including re-referrals of several Senate bills, removal of AB 1156 from the inactive file, and withdrawal of ACR 210 to the second reading file. The chamber also heard multiple guest introductions, including family members of members and two CIF Scholar Athletes of the Year, Ryan Liu and Mona Sugawara, before moving to the daily file and consent calendar.
The main floor item was ACR 191, which designated June 5 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in California. Assemblymember Stephanie and several colleagues spoke in strong support, sharing personal and district-level experiences with gun violence, highlighting the impact on children, schools, graduations, and communities, and urging continued state and federal action. Speakers emphasized prevention, safe storage, community violence intervention, and the need to resist complacency; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added.
On the consent calendar, ACR 206 and several Senate concurrent resolutions were adopted, with ACR 206 passing 60-0. The Assembly also heard an adjournment in memory for Michael George Savan, a longtime Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department commander, Marine Corps Reservist, and former Lomita mayor and councilmember. The house then announced the next session schedule and adjourned until Monday, June 8 at 1 p.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker Pro Tem.
- President of Diaz. Mr. Speaker Pro Tem, I rise to introduce a guest in the gallery. Please proceed.
- President of Lydia Hernandez. Thank you, Mr. Speaker Pro Tem.
- Speaker, pro tempore, the Committee of the Whole recommends that SB 1093 do pass, SB 1162 pass as amended
- Speaker pro tempore, I'd like to make a comment on this bill. On the amendment?
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and a long series of points of personal privilege recognizing administrative assistants, the doctor of the day, student guests, and other visitors in the gallery. Members repeatedly thanked staff for their work and highlighted Administrative Assistance Day, along with several outside guests including a Coconino High School robotics team, a German embassy delegation, and civic groups from Buckeye.
The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered several Senate bills. SB 1060 and SB 1093 were debated, with opposition to SB 1060 centered on concerns it would disenfranchise children of military families born overseas, and opposition to SB 1093 centered on claims it would chill protest rights; both ultimately received do-pass recommendations. The House also approved committee and floor amendments and do-pass recommendations for SB 1162, SB 1270, and SB 1814, with discussion on SB 1814 focusing on substance use disorder treatment, fraud and abuse concerns, and the need for further study. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the bills were properly assigned, and SB 1162, SB 1270, and SB 1814 were engrossed while SB 1060 and SB 1093 were placed on third reading.
The House then referred SB 1345 and SB 1401 to an additional Committee of the Whole for further amendment. SB 1345 was amended to focus on licensure timeframes and passed the additional committee. SB 1401, described as a workforce housing accelerator measure, was amended after debate over affordability standards and public benefit, then passed as amended. The additional Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and both bills were engrossed.
On third reading, SB 1041 passed 41-11 after extensive debate over electronic monitoring in assisted living and long-term care settings, with supporters citing elder abuse prevention and opponents raising privacy, property-rights, and consent concerns. SB 1805, relating to landlord utility charges, then passed unanimously 52-0. The House also announced an evening charity softball game, recognized an ice cream cake birthday celebration, noted Earth Day, and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Assembly met at 1 p.m., Honorable Josh Lowenthal, Speaker of the Assembly presiding.
- The Speaker Pro Tempore presiding. Chief Clerk Sue Parker at desk, reading clerk David A.
- The Speaker Pro Tempore directed the sergeants at arms to close the doors and to bring in the absent
- Here with us today, we have President Terry Madigan and C. Looks upon Pasadena.
- In the back, we have David Solo, the President of Special Olympics Northern California; Kelly Pond, President
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and brief procedural business, including approval of the prior day’s journal, suspension of certain rules for guest introductions, and moving AB 568 to the inactive file. The chamber then recognized several visiting groups, including a fourth-grade class from Marigold Elementary School, representatives of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and its Royal Court, and students from the University of California Students Association on lobby day.
The main floor actions centered on two resolutions. ACR 147 by Assembly Member Lackey designated March 9, 2026 as California Special Olympics Day. Members from both parties spoke in strong support, sharing personal connections to Special Olympics and praising its impact on athletes, families, and volunteers. The resolution received 70 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. H.R. 89 by Assembly Member Patterson declared March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Speakers emphasized rising colorectal cancer rates among younger adults, the importance of screening, and new testing options including blood tests. The resolution also received 70 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote.
After the resolutions, Assembly Member Rodriguez offered an adjournment in memory of Bob Yuloa of Chino, a Navy veteran and longtime community servant. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee and floor session dates and adjourned until Thursday, March 12 at 9 a.m.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker Pro Tempore Johnson? Here. Representative DeVillier? Present. Representative Taylor? Here.
- Speaker Pro Tempore Johnson? Yes. Representative DeVillier? Yes. Representative Glorioso? Yes.
- Speaker Pro Tempore Johnson? Yes. Representative DeVillier? Yes. Thank you. Thank you. What?
- Speaker Pro Tempore Johnson? Yes. Representative DeVillier? Yes. Representative Taylor?
Summary:
The House Civil Law Committee met on May 11, 2026, with a quorum present and heard several bills and resolutions. It reported favorably without objection Senate Bill 466, which bars foreign adversaries from using expropriation authority in Louisiana and creates a narrow expropriation category for very large aerospace/LED projects of at least 20,000 contiguous acres with no residential structures. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 986, requiring child support payments from persons convicted of vehicular homicide for the benefit of a child who lost a parent.
The committee then considered two constitutional amendments by Senator Morris. Senate Bill 123 would allow judges to be removed for cause by a majority vote of the legislature and certification by the governor; it was amended to change the ballot language to refer to removal for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence, and was reported favorably after a roll-call vote of 5 yeas and 1 nay, with Representative Carter voting no. Senate Bill 97 would require prosecutorial consent for a defendant to waive a jury trial, except in capital cases; after adopting Amendment Set 5277 to clarify the capital-case exception, the committee heard opposition from Chris Alexander of the Louisiana Citizens Advocacy Group and then reported the measure favorably by a 5-1 vote, again with Representative Carter voting no.
The committee also heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 35, which urges the Louisiana State Law Institute to study remote online notarization for authentic acts. Testimony in support came from the Louisiana Bankers Association, which argued the study is needed because of declining notary availability, especially in rural areas, and noted similar practices in other civil law jurisdictions. SCR 35 was reported favorably without objection. Finally, House Bill 1098, by Chairman McFarland, was reported favorably without objection; it provides a limited liability framework for FAA-licensed aerospace flight entities operating in Louisiana. House Bill 375 was voluntarily deferred, and the meeting adjourned.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 30 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President. Thank you, Mr. President." "Thank you, Mr. President.
- President. Mr. President. Mr.
- And for that reason, I move that we recess to the call of the President pro tempore. Thank you, Mr.
- It has been moved by Senator Pittman that the Senate do now recess to the call of the President pro tempore
- And the Senate stands in recess to the call of the President pro tem. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received committee reports from Banking and Insurance and Judiciary. Several leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber took up calendar and procedural motions, including re-referrals and tabling actions on multiple bills. House Bill 1102 and Senate Bill 911 were re-referred to Appropriations, House Bill 96 and Senate Bill 599 were briefly laid on the table and then returned to the calendar, and House Bill 2400 and Senate Bill 746 were also sent to Appropriations. The Senate later agreed to consider a discharge-related motion on minimum wage, but the motion to make it a special order of business failed by a vote of 23-27.
On final passage, Senate Bill 1182 passed 50-0 after Senator Boscola described it as a modernization of the Board of Vehicles Act to address software-based vehicle features, warranty reimbursement, data protections, loaner vehicles, and related dealer/manufacturer issues; she noted amendments had been adopted to address stakeholder concerns. Senate Bill 1334 also passed, 29-21, after the Senate rejected Amendment A44049, which would have exempted certain cardiology technicians from licensing requirements if credentialed and supervised; supporters argued the exemption reflected existing practice and credentialing, while opponents said the bill was needed for patient safety and consistent oversight. Senate Bill 1372 passed 50-0, and House Bill 2426 was re-referred to Appropriations.
The latter part of the session focused heavily on minimum wage and budget timing. Senators Tartaglione, Hughes, and Costa argued Pennsylvania had gone 20 years without raising the minimum wage and urged action on a House-passed minimum wage measure, while Senator Pittman said Republicans were willing to “meet in the middle” but opposed the House proposal as written. Members also discussed the state budget, the rainy day fund, and whether the Senate should remain in session; after debate, Senator Pittman’s motion to recess to the call of the President pro tempore was adopted 27-23, and the Senate stood in recess.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- President Pro Tem, I move the Judiciary Committee amendment to HB 2749 be adopted.
- President Pro Tem, I move that the Judiciary Committee amendment as amended be adopted.
- President Pro Tem, I move that the Committee of the Whole rise and report. Mr. Majority Leader: Mr.
- President Pro Tempore Thomas Shope [member_605], Chairman of the Committee of the Whole. Mr.
- President Pro Tem. I'd like to make a comment. Okay, thank you.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Education (2-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rawlings, presiding. Senator Reed. Yes. Senator Thomas. Here. Senator Williams. Yes.
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Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with a quorum and heard first from the Washway Nicotine Youth Advocacy Group, which urged stronger enforcement of Kentucky’s Tobacco 21 law. Youth advocates described the harms of flavored vaping products, argued that nicotine use is targeting children, and called for retailer licensing, annual compliance checks, harsher penalties for illegal sales, and more funding for enforcement. Committee members praised the presentation, and one senator said he had heard a bill on licensed retailers may be coming soon.
The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Cloverport Independent School District and the Kentucky Virtual Academy about the state’s virtual school model. Superintendent Keith Haynes and principals Brandy Fagan and Sally Johnson said KYVA serves about 2,800 students, many of whom are at-risk or have health, safety, behavioral, or family reasons for choosing virtual education. They emphasized that the program uses live synchronous instruction, provides devices and materials, and offers special education and related services. They also said the school had a large wait list and that virtual programs need more flexibility in staffing ratios, scheduling, and testing windows.
School leaders acknowledged criticism of KYVA’s proficiency scores and said many students entered far below grade level, with 59% not proficient in English language arts and 79% not proficient in math on recent state testing. They argued the program is too new to judge solely on one year of data and pointed to growth in MAP scores, as well as middle and high school rankings in the top half of Kentucky schools. Fagan and Johnson outlined improvement efforts, including daily interventions, small-group instruction, literacy programs, staff training, and expanded clubs and student activities. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Josh Slocum, the Speaker pro tempore of the Assembly, presiding.
- Speaker pro tempore of the Assembly presiding. Chief Clerk Sue Parker at the desk.
- He showed that being pro-jobs and pro-community are not competing priorities.
- He was later elected vice president of public affairs and promoted to senior vice president, and finally
- president of the company in 2002.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and pledge that reflected on Japanese American incarceration during World War II and recent storm-related losses in California. The chamber then handled routine procedural matters, guest introductions, and several consent and file items before moving to floor debate on a series of resolutions and budget measures.
The main policy item was HR 82, declaring February 19, 2026, a day of remembrance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans. Members from both parties and several caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing the injustice of Executive Order 9066, the importance of remembering civil liberties failures, and the need to guard against similar abuses today. The resolution drew some criticism of its rhetoric toward federal law enforcement, but after debate the Assembly added 72 coauthors and adopted HR 82 by voice vote. The chamber also adopted ACR 128, a resolution recognizing solidarity with Ukraine, and later passed ACA 7, a constitutional amendment related to government preferences, after a partisan debate over whether it would restore or prohibit discrimination.
The Assembly also took up two budget-related concurrence items. AB 107, described as technical and conforming changes to the 2025 Budget Act and adjustments related to Proposition 4 projects, passed concurrence 59-3 and was sent immediately to the Governor. AB 117 authorized the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to borrow up to $590 million from already awarded transit capital funds to support operating costs for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain; supporters called it a bridge loan to stabilize transit, while opponents called it a bailout lacking accountability. The measure passed concurrence 52-16 and was also transmitted to the Governor.
The session ended with adjournments in memory of former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, with members praising his leadership in city government, energy policy, and clean energy development. The Speaker then announced the bill introduction deadline and the next floor session date before adjourning the Assembly until Monday, February 23, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 1st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The assembly met at 9 AM, the Honorable Josh Lowenthal, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly presiding
- I'd like to recognize and welcome Hugh Montgomery, the President of the Santa Barbara County Firefighters
- Speaker Pro Tem. I know we're scheduled to take up a series of bills here momentarily.
- Speaker Pro Tempore. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Speaker, pro tem, and members.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Honorable Josh Lowenthal, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly, presiding.
- Josh Lowenthal, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly, presiding.
- his start interning for one of his local elected officials, one that a lot of us know, former Speaker pro
Summary:
The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through routine procedural business including journal approval, bill re-referrals, and consent actions. Several guest introductions were made, including family members of members and two CIF Scholar Athletes of the Year, Ryan Liu and Mona Sugawara, who were recognized for academic, athletic, and community achievements.
The main floor action was on ACR 191, which designated June 5 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in California. Assemblymember Stephanie presented the resolution and described the ongoing toll of gun violence, citing Hadea Pendleton and recent shootings, while numerous members from both parties and regions spoke in strong support, sharing personal and district-level experiences with gun violence and urging continued state and federal action. The resolution received 55 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote.
The Assembly also adopted several consent calendar resolutions, including ACR 206 on elder and dependent adult abuse awareness month and ACR 211, along with multiple Senate concurrent resolutions, all by unanimous roll-call votes. The chamber then heard an adjournment in memory for Michael George Savan, a longtime Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department commander, Marine Corps Reservist, former Lomita mayor and council member, and volunteer coach. The Assembly adjourned until Monday, June 8 at 1 p.m.