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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-26 (3:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our responsibility is to safeguard the future, not arm it.
- Will the clerk please stop the debate clock?
- Will the clerk please stop the debate clock?
- a well-armed militia.
- We can arm people for their homes.
Summary:
The House convened for opening-day business, with prayer, a moment of silence for Captain Bill Guston, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum established. The Speaker outlined a budget message emphasizing reduced spending and a proposed permanent 0.75% sales tax cut, and the chamber then received the Governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001. Members moved to reinstate several vetoed appropriations, including the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1, the Department of Corrections automated staffing/time management system, and Baldwin sewer and water main work; each reinstatement passed unanimously.
The House also adopted a special order calendar and special amendment procedures for the General Appropriations Act and related bills. On the special order calendar, several bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously, including Lucy’s Law on boating safety (CS/CS/CS/HB 289), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process. These measures focused on boating safety, water infrastructure, utility-rate fairness, school walking safety, and procedural civil-law updates.
A major floor debate centered on HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “Free Kill Law” limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-awaited justice measure for families who lost adult children or unmarried relatives to medical malpractice, while opponents were not recorded in the final vote tally; the bill passed 104-6 after extensive emotional testimony from sponsors and affected families. The chamber also heard a lengthy, highly divided debate on HB 759, which would lower the firearm purchase age from 21 to 18. Supporters argued the current law is inconsistent with adult rights and responsibilities and cited constitutional precedent, while opponents emphasized Parkland, youth gun violence, and public-safety concerns; the transcript ends during continued debate on that bill, with no final vote shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Motion to bring up HF3405 on House Floor 2/19/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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according <00:04:55.040>to <00:04:55.280> - wife, she stopped to support a neighbor. wife, she stopped to support a neighbor.
- He was surrounded by masked, armed federal agents. He was killed in the street.
- Motans, not the armed thugs of ICE and the border patrol, are brave.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, September 8, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- H.R. 3486, the Stop Illegal Entry Act.
- Stop the excuses. Stop this delay. Restore this program.
- So, we must and will oppose attempts to slash those services, and we won't stop.
- And we will not stop fighting, no matter what.
- AND WE WILL NOT STOP FIGHTING, NO MATTER WHAT.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- President, I move that further proceedings under the roll call be dispensed with and that the sergeant-at-arms
- want to join us, it would be from 11:30 to 12:30, and we'll do a special honor of our sergeants at arms
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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We will never stop serving.
- This is also armed as well?" "Not armed. We took that out." "This is also armed as well?"
- I'm not saying I'm not for extra armed security there.
- Now, if I could get the Sergeant-at-Arms one more time, Now, if I could get the Sergeant-at-Arms one
- Her organs actually begin to stop working.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance. (3-10-26)
Banking & Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- If you're ever in Somerset, stop on the square and it's called the Downtown Deli, yeah.
- Um, arms for different things.
- I might use one arm for cutting up fruits and vegetables, and one arm to go hold my chickens.
- Um, arms for different things.
- I might use one arm for cutting up fruits and vegetables, and one arm to go hold my chickens.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 64 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the Chair recognizes the sergeant-at-arms.
- The Chair recognizes the sergeant-at-arms. The Chair recognizes the sergeant-at-arms.
- The Chair recognizes the sergeant-at-arms.
- The sergeant-in-arms, the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, to the rostrum to administer the oath
- The sergeant-at-arms will escort the Governor and Lieutenant Governor from the chamber.
Summary:
The House first took up several routine matters, adopting resolutions recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival and congratulating Father Gerald Francis Finnegan, S.J., on his long ministry. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition establishing a sick leave bank for a Massachusetts State Police employee to go to the Committee on Public Service. The chamber then moved to Senate Bill 2543, An Act Strengthening Health Care Protections in the Commonwealth, and adopted the Ways and Means amendment before sending the bill to third reading.
Later, after the bill was released from third reading, the House considered it on final passage. Supporters described the measure as protecting reproductive and gender-affirming care, patient data, providers, and Massachusetts residents from out-of-state interference, while also incorporating federal emergency care requirements. Amendment 4, which would have barred state funding for campaign ads discouraging pregnant women from using pregnancy resource centers, was rejected. Amendment 8, which would have broadened the bill to include refusals of care and other preventive care for adults and minors, was also rejected after opposition argued it could allow one parent to block care for a child. Amendment 6, as changed, narrowing certain data protections to abortion-related care, IVF, and gender-affirming care, was adopted.
The House also adopted Amendment 7, clarifying that businesses handling information for payment, treatment, or health care operations would not violate the bill, and Amendment 9, directing the Commissioner of Public Health to convene a technical advisory group to review a section of the General Laws. After these amendments, the bill passed to be engrossed by a vote of 136-23. The House then observed a moment of silence for victims of the Gabriel House assisted living fire in Fall River and adjourned to meet the next day in informal session.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 10, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- IT PRIORITIZES ARMING CIVILIANS OVER PREVENTION. AS IF GUN VIOLENCE IS INEVITABLE.
- THERE IS CURRENTLY NO EVIDENCE THAT ARMING TEACHERS ACTUALLY DETERS GUN VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS OR COULD
- THAT'S WHY SCHOOL SAFETY EXPERTS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OPPOSE ARMING TEACHER POLICIES.
- WHO IS TO KNOW WHO IS THE SHOOTER AND THE ONE TRYING TO STOP THE SHOOTER?
- WHO IS TO KNOW WHO IS THE SHOOTER AND THE ONE TRYING TO STOP THE SHOOTER?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Because services stopped. right? Because services stopped.
- told you why they have stopped payments? told you why they have stopped payments?
- Harry Truman said the buck stops here, but so who's the buck going to stop with these nice individuals
- where does the buck stop? where does the buck stop?
- So that was not an arm member.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-26 (3:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our responsibility is to safeguard the future, not arm it.
- Will the clerk please stop the debate clock?
- Will the clerk please stop the debate clock?
- a well-armed militia.
- We can arm people for their homes.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum confirmed, and several recognitions, including a moment of silence for retired fire captain Bill Guston and a welcome for guests in the galleries. The Speaker then outlined the House’s budget approach, saying the proposed General Appropriations Act would be lower than both the governor’s proposal and last year’s budget, and announced plans to seek a permanent 0.75% reduction in the state sales tax. The chamber also received the governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001 and began considering motions to restore several vetoed appropriations.
Members unanimously reinstated funding for the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, the Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1 project, the automated staffing/time management system for the Department of Corrections, and the Baldwin sanitary sewer and water main replacement project. The House also adopted special order and GAA amendment-procedure reports. On the special order calendar, the chamber passed HB 289 on boating safety (“Lucy’s Law”), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process, all by wide margins.
The most debated measure was HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “free kill” law limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-sought justice measure for families who lost adult children and were barred from suing, while opponents argued it was needed to provide accountability and fairness. The bill passed 104-6. The House then took up HB 759, which would lower the minimum age to purchase or transfer a firearm from 21 to 18. An amendment to keep the age at 21 was defeated, and debate featured strong arguments on both sides about constitutional rights, public safety, Parkland, military service, and data on youth violence; the transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, before final passage is shown.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (2-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- and civic endeavors. behalf of veterans of the United States behalf of veterans of the United States armed
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which <00:04:07.599>she <00:04:07.840>was <00:04:08.040>recently armed - forces for which she was recently armed forces for which she was recently chosen<00:04:09.280>
by - Public Health is suing homeowners and attempting to get a court-ordered injunction to force them to stop
- Representative Kevin Jackson passed legislation to stop this, and we created defined Class A and Class
Summary:
The committee began with procedural reminders that the meeting would be short, that bill changes should generally be provided with 24-hour notice, that testimony would be limited at the chair’s discretion, and that no signs were permitted in the room. After roll call established a quorum, members led the pledge and prayer. The chair also recognized Marsha Robinson of Fort Knox for her service to veterans and military families and for receiving the Association of Defense Communities’ National Military Spouse Leadership Award.
The sole bill considered was Senate Bill 61, relating to swimming pools. The sponsor, Senator Craig Richardson, said the bill was intended to protect private property rights by clarifying that homeowners who rent out their private swimming pools through platforms such as Swimly.com would still be treated as operating private pools rather than public recreation pools subject to additional regulation. Senators asked about parking impacts in residential neighborhoods and about liability and insurance coverage. The sponsor said the bill did not address parking or homeowners association issues, and a representative from Swimly.com testified that homeowners insurance and platform-backed insurance products can provide coverage for rentals.
The committee voted to advance SB 61. The roll call showed unanimous support from members present, with Senator Wilson briefly explaining his yes vote and joking that the sponsor should ask for it in the future. The chair congratulated the sponsor on getting his first bill through committee and said it would be heard again on the floor. The meeting ended with an announcement about Military Kids Day on Tuesday, February 25, and an invitation for families to contact the Senate clerk for details.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Warren Stephens, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Thomas Barrack, of Colorado, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Tilman Fertitta, of Apr 9th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to thank President Trump for nominating me. for Arms Control and International Security. appear
- I view this committee as a critical partner in the oversight of arms exports.
- We must stop Chinese exploitation of our technological base.
- pursuing nuclear arms control with Russia and China.
- I differ from the prior administration's UN arms control. administration would pursue arms control that
Keywords:
Senator Flinstone, HB22, SB4, amendments, public testimony, legislation, environmental impact, economic implications
Summary:
The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Mar 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- WOODS, THAT MEANS STOP SPEAKING. NEXT SPEAKER.
- A STOP AND GO BACK ON, MIX IT WITH ALCOHOL, MIX IT WITH OTHER DRUGS.
- FORCES, TO WEAR THE UNIFORM OR INSIGNIA OF A SPECIFIC ARMED FORCES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
- LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS THE ABILITY IF THEY HAVE REASONABLE SUSPICION TO MAKE STOPS.
- OF THEM PROBABLE CAUSE THEY CAN STOP AND DETAIN.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nomination of Kashyap Patel, of Nevada, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Departmen Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- We stopped talking about it, but Trump kept talking about it, saying it was a hoax.
- I don't think they were up in arms wanting a stop to, or freeze, to federal grants to. states.
- No, what they were up in arms was, let's lower the price.
- Continuing to stop the Steele narrative?
- And the next stop is contempt. for the United States Judiciary.
Bills:
SB331
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Republican Leadership Roll Out the Minnesotans First Agenda - 01/30/25
Transcript Highlights:
- of the line by balancing the budget without tax increases, demanding accountability for agencies to stop
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the hold government accountable and stop the hold government accountable and - stop the waste<00:09:57.519>
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here have a different sergeant at- arms here have a different sergeant at-
Summary:
Senate Republican leaders held a press conference to roll out their “Minnesotans First” agenda, framing it as a response to Democratic control and arguing that recent budgets and policies have increased costs for families and businesses. They said the agenda centers on balancing the budget without tax increases, reducing mandates, lowering costs, and limiting government growth. Specific proposals mentioned included addressing inflation and energy costs, reinsurance and housing issues, child care tax changes, repealing or reducing certain taxes and fees, and creating a government efficiency board.
Several senators outlined issue-specific priorities. On spending and taxes, Karin Housley criticized the state’s budget growth, said Republicans would not support a budget that raises taxes, and objected to shifting costs to counties and school districts. On fraud and accountability, Jordan Rasmusson said Minnesota has a fraud problem and backed a statewide Office of Inspector General, stronger legislative auditor powers, and tighter anti-fraud oversight of grants and agencies. On public safety, Michael Kreun called for repealing what he described as soft-on-crime laws and for tougher penalties on violent and repeat offenders. On education, Julia Coleman said Republicans want to pause mandates, increase local control, adjust funding to address disparities, and improve school safety.
In the question-and-answer portion, leaders said some items could attract bipartisan support, especially anti-fraud measures such as an Inspector General office and strengthening the legislative auditor. They also discussed concerns about the governor’s budget, including proposed shifts in human services costs, nursing home and disability waiver funding, and benefits for undocumented immigrants. The group said it would continue working under the Senate’s power-sharing agreement for now, though they acknowledged uncertainty about whether it would remain in place for the rest of the session.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 Part 2 May 8th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All I ask for you today is stop wasting our taxpayers' money.
- All I ask for you today is stop wasting our taxpayers' money.
- All I ask for you today is stop wasting our taxpayers' money.
- All I ask for you today is stop wasting our taxpayers' money.
- All I ask for you today is stop wasting our taxpayers' money.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Peggy Bennett departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I served on the bonding committee for a couple terms, and one of our stops was the Hennepin County
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County <00:03:42.280>Corner's <00:03:42.800 - Well, first of all, I have to say our chief clerk, Patrick Murphy, all of the sergeant-at-arms staff
- all of the sergeant-at-arms all of the sergeant-at-arms staff<00:07:59.880>
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Summary:
Representative Bennett of Freeborn delivered a farewell floor speech reflecting on her 12 years in the Minnesota House. She described how a neighbor first encouraged her to run for office after she had been teaching first grade, and said she was motivated by her former students and a desire to preserve opportunities and freedoms for them. She characterized her service as a privilege and honor, while also noting the frustrations of legislative work, especially long floor speeches.
She shared several personal memories, including a humorous prank involving former Representative Dennis Smith’s candy jar and a memorable bonding committee visit to the Hennepin County Coroner’s building. She also cited a recent high point as the passage of the anti-grooming bill. Bennett said she wanted to be remembered as someone who truly cared and as a “bridger of gaps” between political and geographic divides, emphasizing that differences can be addressed without compromising principles.
Bennett explained that she was choosing to term-limit herself after 12 years, saying she had long supported term limits and did not view legislative service as a career. She thanked House staff, committee administrators, nonpartisan research staff, the chief clerk, sergeant-at-arms staff, troopers, and her colleagues, whom she said had become like family. She closed by reading Psalm 37 and thanking everyone in and outside the chamber, saying her departure was “see you later,” not goodbye.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Address to Congress by the President of the United States (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- They're going to stop it.
- They're going to stop it.
- They're not Americans, but I wanted to stop.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 066 Mar 20th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- keep and bear arms. keep and bear arms.
- It doesn't stop cartel activity. It doesn't stop black market trafficking.
- I figured I'd stop by."
- and you know they ARE ARMED. GUESS WHAT? and you know they ARE ARMED. GUESS WHAT?
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Stop laws to make people own guns. Stop laws to make people own guns.
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, approved the journal, and then moved through announcements recognizing Nowruz/Persian New Year, Ute Day at the Capitol, Mosaic students, and other brief invitations and tributes. The chamber then agreed to proceed out of order to resolutions and adopted House Joint Resolution 1017, which urges the federal government to fulfill obligations to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe regarding water rights and the Animas-La Plata project. Supporters emphasized tribal water security, federal funding, and the tribes’ longstanding stewardship; an amendment (L.004) was adopted 60-0, and the resolution then passed 60-0, with several members adding as co-sponsors.
The House also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 17, reappointing Carrie L. Hunter as State Auditor for a five-year term. Speakers from the Legislative Audit Committee praised Hunter’s professionalism, nonpartisan leadership, and the office’s national recognition; the resolution passed unanimously, 62-0, and members invited Hunter to be recognized in the chamber. After that, committee reports from Appropriations and Finance were read and several bills were set as special orders for later consideration.
In Committee of the Whole, the chamber considered several measures. Senate Bill 39, dealing with Fire and Police Pension Association disability and survivor benefits, received a technical cleanup amendment and passed. House Bill 1311, concerning bonds in lieu of retainage in construction contracts, was amended to clarify public versus private projects and passed; supporters said it would help smaller contractors, including contractors of color and women contractors, enter the market. House Bill 1184, continuing the Colorado Forest Health Council, passed after committee report amendments. House Bill 1305, on aligning state and federal statutes to improve access to inpatient behavioral health, passed despite some committee-level concerns about regulation. House Bill 1234, concerning access to child abuse or neglect records, passed after an amendment limiting access unless courts explicitly grant it; supporters said it would help victims access their own records, including for legal defense. Finally, Senate Bill 50, on child care center policy disclosures, was introduced with sponsors explaining it would require centers to disclose mandatory reporter obligations, camera and footage policies, and related privacy/access rules, in response to a case where parents were denied access to video footage.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 3/23/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Current law references both the flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.
- It ensures that drivers cannot argue whether the stop arm is fully extended or visible.
- This bill clarifies extended stop arm.
- . stop. stop.
- drivers cannot argue whether the stop drivers cannot argue whether the stop arm<00:10:59.680>