Video & Transcript Research : 'capitol complex'
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PA
Transcript Highlights:
- with 'God with us,' reflecting their Bible-based beliefs, which is depicted in the United States Capitol
- And whereas beginning in 1800, weekly church services were held in the United States Capitol Building
- presidency, and other presidents, senators, and congressmen likewise went to church at the United States Capitol
- We Trust' the national motto, and facilitated the addition of a prayer room in the United States Capitol
Summary:
The House convened at noon with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, including a reading of George Washington’s prayer in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. The journal for Saturday, June 27, 2026, was postponed until printed. Representative Borowitz then spoke under House Rule 17 on America 250 and House Resolution 579, which designates a day of commemoration for America’s 250th birthday and celebrates the nation’s founding principles.
Borowitz’s remarks reviewed a long historical narrative emphasizing the role of religion and divine providence in American history, citing the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers, early colonial worship, the Pilgrims, the Great Awakenings, presidential prayers and proclamations, the Aitken Bible, Capitol church services, the Civil War, World War II, and later references such as the National Prayer Breakfast and Apollo-era Bibles. The resolution was described as reaffirming commitment to the Declaration’s principles, including rights endowed by the Creator and reliance on divine providence.
No vote was taken on the resolution during this session. At the end of the remarks, Representative Dockery moved to adjourn, and the House agreed by voice vote. The House adjourned until Monday, June 29, 2026, at 12 noon, unless sooner recalled by the Speaker.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Seclusion in Minnesota Schools: A new working group evaluates the procedure Aug 15th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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FL
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- . >> House Bill 5203, a bill entitled Inactivating the Capitol Center.
- The Capitol Center and there is a delete all amendment.
- Read the bill. >> House Bill 5203, a bill entitled An Act Relating to the Capitol Center.
- , 30-year-old [Name] and 26-year-old Sarah Milgram, were tragically shot and murdered outside the Capitol
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to introduce the White Cattlemen's Council, is in attendance at the Capitol, and not at the
- Madame Clerk, please make the friendly amendment that it was, uh, at the Capitol and not at the council
- I'm pleased to see our Hilo visitors as well to the state Capitol today.
- designate a week during which we invite teachers, students, and educational professionals to our Capitol
- Thank you for bringing the book fair to the Capitol this morning.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
State government committee approves HF3 1/21/25
Transcript Highlights:
- this vast repository of information that is from one of the most respected organizations here at the Capitol
- this vast repository of information that is from one of the most respected organizations here at the Capitol
- this vast repository of information that is from one of the most respected organizations here at the Capitol
- And, you know, we deal in huge numbers here at the Capitol.
- Uh, we deal in an absurd amount of money here at the Capitol, and we have a requirement of the taxpayer
Summary:
The committee heard House File 3, authored by Chair Nash, which would require the Office of the Legislative Auditor to produce an annual report for fiscal committees showing how well agencies have implemented prior audit recommendations, especially those related to financial practices, internal controls, and management. Nash said the bill is intended to give legislators a clearer, ongoing tool to evaluate agencies before making funding decisions and to help prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. He noted the bill would use existing audit information rather than create a new reporting burden, though he said it would deepen the review of implementation.
Legislative Auditor Judy Randall testified that the Office of the Legislative Auditor already tracks implementation to some extent through annual information collected by Minnesota Management and Budget, but that current reporting is based largely on agency self-reporting and is not always independently verified. She said the bill would expand that work and provide the legislature with more useful accountability information. A representative from Americans for Prosperity also supported the bill, calling it a transparency and stewardship measure that would help taxpayers and legislators see whether agencies are following through on recommendations.
Several members spoke in favor, describing the bill as a common-sense accountability measure and comparing it to audit practices in local government and private organizations. Nash and Randall also discussed Colorado’s similar process, where audit follow-up information is presented during budget hearings. Members raised concerns about fraud and inefficiency in state government, and Nash said the bill is meant to help lawmakers better protect taxpayer dollars. The committee voted to recommend House File 3 and re-refer it to the Committee on Ways and Means.
MN
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- This bill codifies an organizational structure that has continued to be a key group here at the Capitol
- frankly one of the best ways to get grassroots feedback in an expeditious manner that I've seen at the Capitol
- expeditious manner that I've seen at an expeditious manner that I've seen at the<00:04:54.160>
Capitol - the Capitol. the Capitol.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Arizona, signed Katie Hobbs, Governor, done at the Capitol
- education and physician advocacy, previously serving as physician of the day at the Arizona State Capitol
- education and physician advocacy, previously serving as physician of the day at the Arizona State Capitol
- week in which some school districts have spring break, and so these educators joined us here at the Capitol
- share their experiences as educators, and we're really grateful for their work, and welcome to the Capitol
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.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It's very complex.
- It's very complex.
- It's very complex.
- It's very complex.
- It's very complex.
Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety met on March 21, 2025, and heard several resolutions related to corrections, emergency preparedness, and wildfire risk. Early items included HCR 62/HR 57 on flying the National League of Families POW/MIA flag year-round at the state Capitol, for which no one testified, and HCR 154/HR 49, which would request a comprehensive forensic audit of DCR and DAGS spending tied to planning and building a new jail to replace the Ahu Community Correctional Center. The ACLU strongly supported the audit, arguing that the state has spent millions on jail planning over many years without clear accounting, that a new jail is unnecessary and fiscally irresponsible, and that public-private partnership arrangements could reduce transparency. Committee members questioned the use of the term “forensic,” the age of some cited allegations, and whether the auditor could instead conduct another type of audit; the ACLU said it was open to other audit language and offered to help compile background materials. No vote was taken in the portion provided.
The committee also heard HCR 63, asking DCR to provide separate clinical counseling services for correctional staff, with one supporter, and HCR 23, which asks DCR to include circuit and district court facilities in planning the new Ahu Community Correctional Center and to establish a release procedure that avoids releasing detainees into residential communities or public spaces. DCR Director Johnson said the department supported the intent of HCR 23 and had discussed it with the Chief Justice and court administrator, adding that one multi-purpose courtroom could handle both district and circuit proceedings. The chair then moved on without further discussion.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HCR 37, which asks HEMA to work with other agencies on outreach and preparedness for kūpuna. Testifiers from the Pearl City Neighborhood Board, AARP Hawaii, and the Hawaii Council of Community Associations supported the measure, citing the vulnerability of older adults and people with disabilities during disasters, lessons from the Lahaina fires, and the need for clear evacuation plans, siren reliability, and better coordination with care homes and condominium associations. Several speakers described local preparedness efforts and concerns about gaps in communication and implementation. The committee also discussed HCR 69/HR 62 on creating a vegetation management working group to reduce wildfire risk; the Division of Consumer Advocacy supported it, with testimony describing dangerous incidents involving vines and bamboo contacting electrical lines and causing sparking and a utility pole fire. The meeting ended with testimony and questions continuing on that topic, and no final committee action was shown in the excerpt.
MN
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- To achieve this, we need your continued support and understanding as we navigate these complex issues
- To achieve this, we need your continued support and understanding as we navigate these complex issues
- To achieve this, we need your continued support and understanding as we navigate these complex issues
- To achieve this, we need your continued support and understanding as we navigate these complex issues
- To achieve this, we need your continued support and understanding as we navigate these complex issues
Summary:
The Education Policy Committee approved the minutes from January 21, 2025, and then heard testimony from several school superintendents about the financial and operational impact of recent education-related mandates. Chair Bennett framed the hearing as an opportunity to hear from districts about the effects of more than 65 new mandates and restrictions adopted in recent years. The first witnesses were Corey McIntyre of Anoka-Hennepin, Michael Thomas of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, and David Law of Minnetonka Public Schools.
The superintendents said districts are facing rising costs, flat or declining enrollment, the end of federal pandemic aid, and mandates they described as unfunded or underfunded. McIntyre cited major budget cuts in Anoka-Hennepin, including reductions in central office staff, and said the district faces continuing shortfalls tied to special education, multilingual learner costs, unemployment claims, paid leave, transportation, literacy materials, and the K-3 discipline statute. Thomas said Prior Lake-Savage is balancing growing student needs against limited revenue, and argued that mandates such as REACT and other requirements should be delayed or better funded so districts can implement them with fidelity. Law said the concerns are statewide, not just metro-based, and criticized the accumulation of expectations around food service, mental health, sick and safe time, unemployment, and family leave without corresponding resources.
Several witnesses emphasized that school budgets are heavily committed to staff costs and that new obligations create administrative burdens as well as direct expenses. They urged lawmakers to reduce, delay, or better fund mandates, adjust timelines, and provide more flexibility in local revenue tools and equalization aid. No votes were taken on legislation during this portion of the meeting beyond approval of the prior day’s minutes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You should be incredibly proud of yourselves, and welcome to the California State Capitol.
- me in welcoming a constituent, fellow Indio resident, another Gonzalez, and a valued member of my Capitol
- I had somebody ask me yesterday at a concert we threw outside the Capitol for Juneteenth what Juneteenth
- I had somebody ask me yesterday at a concert we threw outside the Capitol for Juneteenth what Juneteenth
- I had somebody ask me yesterday at a concert we threw outside the Capitol for Juneteenth what Juneteenth
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Today is New Mexico Public Health Day and Alzheimer's Day at the Capitol.
- The Village of Las Lunas tomorrow is holding an all-day Matanza at the Capitol for Valencia County Day
- Signed and sealed at the Capitol in the city of Santa Fe.
- But I'd like the body to help me welcome Joel Gomez for his first time to the Capitol and first time
- He is shadowing me today, learning about the processes in the Capitol, in the Senate, so that he's better
AZ
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- gathered here, our political leaders, and more than 440 people who are here for Environmental Day at the Capitol
- Members, today is Environmental Day at the Capitol, and I want to welcome everyone who came to the Capitol
- So thank you all to all of you who came to the Capitol today.
- Welcome to the Capitol, Mr. Tatum. All right. Anybody else?
- Welcome to the Capitol, Mr. Tatum. All right. Anybody else?
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, a journal approval, and a series of guest introductions recognizing groups at the Capitol for Environmental Day, Women’s and Reproductive Health Day, Arizona Nurses Day, Aerospace Day, and International Mother Language Day, along with a Doctor of the Day and a judicial proclamation honoring Justice Daphne Barak-Erez. The chamber also made temporary committee appointments and referred several bills between committees before moving into Committee of the Whole and later third reading votes.
The main floor action centered on several SNAP-related bills. SB 1002, dealing with public assistance verification, passed the Committee of the Whole after a Kavanagh floor amendment and then passed third reading 17-9-13, with supporters saying it targets fraud and lowers error rates and opponents arguing it duplicates existing checks, adds bureaucracy, and could harm eligible families. SB 1331, on SNAP military employment and training, SB 1333, on SNAP error-rate audit and penalties, SB 1334, on SNAP work requirement waivers and exemptions, and SB 1368, on SNAP purchase restrictions, all advanced from Committee of the Whole and then passed third reading by the same 17-13 margin, with Democrats and some others warning they would increase hunger, burden rural and tribal communities, and restrict access, while supporters said they promote work, accountability, and healthier choices.
The Senate also considered SB 1638, a tax conformity bill. A Sundareshan floor amendment to narrow the bill to standard deduction conformity was debated at length, with supporters saying it would protect most taxpayers from filing confusion and limit revenue loss, and opponents arguing it removed other agreed-upon tax provisions and still left uncertainty. The amendment failed 17-13, the Finance Committee amendment was adopted, and SB 1638 then passed as amended. Finally, SCR 1011, a concurrent resolution calling for a federal constitutional convention on congressional term limits, received a do pass recommendation and passed the Committee of the Whole.
HI
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- And we're at the State Capitol in Conference Room 411.
- opposition and whoever else, all these people that want the military here for the military-industrial complex
- opposition and whoever else, all these people that want the military here for the military-industrial complex
- And in 2019, I got arrested again, prior to all the other arrests in the state capitol, in Theona, again
- And in 2019, I got arrested again, prior to all the other arrests in the state capitol, in Theona, again
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 114, concerning employment in the State Historic Preservation Program, drew support from DLNR, which said the measure would help retain qualified archaeologists, architects, and other professionals by preserving current pay levels for a limited number of positions. Members raised concerns about expanding exempt positions and the effect on union coverage, and DLNR said it was also working with DEHRD on longer-term reclassification issues. No vote was taken on the bill in the portion provided.
HB 12, relating to tort liability, drew strong opposition from the Hawaii Association for Justice, which argued the bill would create overly broad immunity for landowners, conflict with Hawaii’s comparative fault framework, and undermine existing recreational liability law. Supporters said it would reduce liability concerns and encourage landowners to allow hiking, hunting, search-and-rescue training, and firearms-related uses on private land. The committee then moved on without any recorded vote in the excerpt.
The committee also discussed HB 29 on counties, but no county representative was present, and members questioned whether the proposal should instead proceed through condemnation if it involved a forced sale. HB 175 on property maintenance received DLNR comments that the bill should be narrowed to noxious weeds and that fire-related provisions were more properly handled by county fire departments and the State Fire Marshal. HB 331 on permits drew support from several state agencies, but the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed it unless “repetitive construction” was defined more clearly; members and agencies discussed narrowing the bill to avoid unintended impacts on water and utility infrastructure. The committee also heard strong support for HB 3 on North Shore beach management, HB 309 on fish ponds, and HB 306 on water code penalties, though the Board of Water Supply raised concerns about increased fines and suggested an alternative governor’s bill and clearer administrative rules.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So this is Disability Day at the Capitol.
- Today we welcome the Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition, AZDAC, to the Capitol.
- education, and policy engagement, as they've demonstrated today by hosting Disability Day at the Capitol
- We appreciate it, and welcome to the Capitol. Awesome. Welcome to the Capitol.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then heard several points of personal privilege introducing guests, including visitors for Disability Day at the Capitol and the pastor who delivered the prayer. The chamber then moved into the Committee of the Whole to consider two bills: SB 1010, relating to historic names and the renaming of Loop 202, and SB 1439, relating to special plates and recycling-related provisions. SB 1010 received a floor amendment clarifying that the underlying freeway segments would retain their existing names, and SB 1439 received a Government Committee amendment before both bills were recommended do pass.
On third reading, SB 1010 passed 16-9 with two not voting. Debate centered on whether renaming the entire Loop 202 to honor Charlie Kirk would erase or overshadow existing memorials, especially the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway segment, and whether the bill bypassed the usual geographic naming process. Supporters said the amendment preserved existing segment names and clarified legislative intent; opponents argued the measure politicized highway naming and ignored established procedures. Several senators explained their votes on both sides.
SB 1439 then passed 16-12 with two not voting. The bill’s sponsor described it as a tribute to Charlie Kirk, and one senator asked whether the sponsor or affiliated companies had received compensation from a beneficiary organization; the sponsor said no. After both measures were sent to the House, the Senate announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until the next scheduled session.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
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- Twenty-five years ago, I was diagnosed with complex partial seizures.
- It's a pretty complex project, and I would be lying if I...
- I do think it's a pretty, um, complex project.
- project um I will say yesterday complex project um I will say yesterday I<00:33:42.080>
was <00 - Chair, for the opportunity to have Olson Day here at the Capitol. House File 7—uh, House File 1360.
Keywords:
accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 119 Part 2 May 13th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
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- There was over 100,000 people that marched from the north side of Denver over here to the Capitol, and
- thrown in immediately into these complex thrown in immediately into these complex proceedings<02
- Are we moving toward one that's increasingly complex, increasingly tailored, and increasingly subject
- I just wanted to make the point that, indeed, this is a very, very complicated and complex bill that,
- And it will add another layer of complexity to a tax code that is already too complicated for ordinary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2026-03-24
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Retailers already operate within complex tax and eligibility frameworks.
- complex tax and eligibility frameworks. complex tax and eligibility frameworks.
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increases this approach adds complexity, increases this approach adds complexity, increases - Mike was popular around the Capitol.
- complexities of a person who uses drugs. complexities of a person who uses drugs.
Keywords:
SNAP, income limits, asset limits, nutrition assistance, children and families, federal poverty guidelines, federal waiver, food assistance, low-income families, nutritional support, day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, child care, family child care, child care center, licensing, correction order
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (11-6-25)
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- So, uh data center load, it's complex. So, uh data center load, it's complex.
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:10
Approval of Minutes 00:01:19
Helping Power Kentucky's Growth (LG&E/KU) 00:01:39
Update from Kentucky's Electric Cooperatives 00:47:35, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes from the previous meeting, and then heard a presentation from LG&E and KU representatives Caroline Clark and John Bevington on economic development, energy demand, and the utility’s role in supporting Kentucky’s growth. Bevington described the company’s service territory, generation fleet, and recent economic development activity, including 76 projects supported in 2024, more than $2.8 billion in private investment, and over 3,000 new jobs. He emphasized that data centers are now the dominant driver in the pipeline, with 22 data center projects representing about 8.7 of the 9.7 gigawatts of potential demand, alongside other manufacturing and commercial projects.
A major focus was how data centers choose sites and how utilities respond. Bevington explained that hyperscale data centers typically approach utilities first because they need transmission-level access, and that utilities then conduct internal analyses, estimate infrastructure needs, and require financial security before proceeding. He said the company is working through formal transmission studies and long-lead infrastructure planning, and noted that Kentucky’s sales tax exemption for data centers helped attract interest. He also outlined the economic benefits of data centers, citing an announced Louisville project of 525 megawatts and about $11 billion in investment, with an estimated $500 million in new tax revenue over 10 years, plus broader job and GDP impacts.
Members asked about whether data centers could generate their own power, the reliability of the pipeline numbers given confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements, and cybersecurity concerns. Bevington said the company does not assume all pipeline projects will materialize in Kentucky and instead assigns probabilities to avoid overbuilding. He also said he was not the right person to address cybersecurity in detail but offered to return to a committee focused on IT or security. In response to questions about future supply, he said LG&E and KU are adding generation through a 120-megawatt solar facility in Mercer County, a 120-megawatt solar purchase in Marion County, and a 645-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle plant in Louisville, with PSC approval recently granted for additional generation and related system upgrades.
TX
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- by Landgraf, recognizing February 27th, 2025. as YMCA Texas Youth and Government Day at the state capitol
- These students attend conferences here at the State Capitol where they act as members of a model... .
- from the North Texas region are proud to welcome the MetroCrest Chamber of Commerce to the Texas Capitol
- Welcome to your Texas Capitol the chair recognizes Strangia Thank You mr.
- it is my extreme good fortune to I welcome friends, neighbors, long-time associates of the Texas Capitol
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/09/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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- Paul PD in the large No Kings rally that was held here in the Capitol grounds.
- Chair, we have assisted State Patrol on a number of different events at the State Capitol grounds from
- a number of different groups that come to exercise their First Amendment right here on the State Capitol
- We recognize the complexity of the issue, and we appreciate the committee's consideration.