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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There being no other senator seeking recognition, Secretary, please call the roll.
- There being no other senator seeking recognition. I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- There being no other senator seeking recognition. Secretary, please call the roll.
- There being no members of the Senate seeking recognition. Secretary, please call the roll.
- Thank you, members, and thank you for the recognition to those who have served.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered a Memorial Day weekend prayer, and welcomed a third-grade class from Sacred Heart Parish School to the chamber. Members also handled several procedural motions, including suspending blackout-period rules for budget subcommittee hearings, removing certain items from the inactive file and consent calendar, and confirming multiple gubernatorial appointments, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The body then took up a series of resolutions and bills. Resolutions approved included National Safe Boating Week (SR 102), Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (SCR 172), World No Tobacco Day (SCR 177), Lupus Awareness Month (SR 107), and the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris (SR 115). Senators used those measures to highlight boating safety, asthma and food allergy risks, tobacco harms, lupus awareness, and the economic and cultural importance of California wine. The Senate also passed SB 1341 on bag-in-box beverage container processing fees, SB 1083 on school employee misconduct procedures, SB 1153 on wildfire preparedness for urban retail water suppliers, SB 1199 on prescription cost-sharing and out-of-pocket accounting, SB 1240 creating an Office of Nonprofit Empowerment, SB 1337 establishing an energy coordination working group, SB 1360 expanding language access for voters, SB 920 on gaming fee transparency, SB 1016 on mental health/Care Court evaluation options, SB 1198 on reckless driving penalties, SB 1213 on reporting prices for subsidized medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, SB 1265 codifying the Go Green financing program, SB 1338 on post-repossession vehicle transport interference, and SB 1135 on wildlife coexistence. Most passed on unanimous roll calls; SB 1265 and SB 1135 drew a small number of no votes.
The session concluded with a lengthy adjournment-in-memory ceremony led by the Veterans Caucus, reading the names of 82 fallen service members and pausing in their honor. The President pro tempore then announced the Senate would recess and return for the next floor session on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I see no one seeking recognition. If you I see no one seeking recognition.
- All right, I see no other members seeking recognition. Okay, final passage.
- I see no one else seeking recognition. We will proceed with final passage.
- All right, I see no one seeking recognition.
- I see no one else seeking recognition.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The recognition of the what happened, and how important it is that we don't forget it.
- So I think the continued recognition of...
- Chair recognizes Senator Paxton for a recognition. Senator Paxton: Thank you, Mr. President.
- We have a memorial recognition upon adjournment.
- Before we adjourn, I yield to Senator Kochorst for a memorial recognition.
Keywords:
accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, advocacy, legislation, business issues, memorial, law enforcement, sacrifice, tribute, community support, service, community, Holocaust, remembrance, antisemitism, human rights, education, Holocaust Remembrance Day, memorialization, sexual assault
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 27th, 2026 at 11:14 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to do the first one, which is a certificate of recognition for the 40th anniversary of the
- I'm going to do the first one, which is a certificate of recognition for the 40th anniversary of the
- Certificate of recognition for the 40th anniversary of the Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe.
- Also, a certificate of recognition for Aerospace and Aviation Day.
- The New Mexico State Senate does hereby extend its recognition and acknowledge January 27, 26 as New
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 20 February, 2026; 9:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- I see no one seeking recognition. Does that conclude your explanation of these House resolutions?
Summary:
The House convened with a prayer led by page Trayson Pierce, introduced by Representative Robert Sanders, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber established a quorum, dispensed with reading the journal, and reported no select committee reports, no resolutions/petitions/memorials, and no guest introductions. The Speaker then moved to the calendar after unanimous consent to dispense reading of bill introductions.
On the Rules Calendar, the chairman called up items 1 and 2 in block, then items 3 through 8, all of which were House resolutions. Each group was adopted by voice vote, with the first block recorded as 122 yeas and 0 nays. Item 9, House Resolution 62, was taken up separately to commend the life and legacy of former Representative Edwin Jerome “Jerry” Wilburn; it was also adopted by voice vote. Immediate release was requested for the resolutions, and there was no objection.
Announcements noted upcoming committee meetings: Judiciary B on Monday at 2:00 p.m. in room 113 and Wildlife after adjournment on Monday in room 114. By unanimous consent, one member’s vote on HB 1936 from the previous day was changed from yes to no. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until Monday at 4:00 p.m.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Her remarkable talent and dedication earned her wide recognition as one of the city's most gifted seamstresses
- Her remarkable talent and dedication earned her wide recognition as one of the city's most gifted seamstresses
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seamstresses
Summary:
The Senate convened and quickly adopted several organizational resolutions: Senate Resolution 1 notifying the House that the Senate was in session, Senate Joint Resolution 2 appointing a committee to notify the Governor, and Senate Joint Resolution 3 appointing a committee to escort the Governor to the joint session. The chamber also recognized Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Founders Day and later adopted a resolution honoring the life of Dorothy Lee “Dot” Hatcher, mother of Senator Kirk Hatcher, after it was read at length. Senators offered personal remarks of condolence and support to Senator Hatcher and his family.
The Senate then agreed, without objection, to allow bill introductions throughout the day until 4:00 p.m. It adopted Senate Joint Resolution 5 by Senators Jones and Sessions, which recognizes Pineywoods cattle as an official heritage cattle breed of Alabama. The resolution was taken up immediately and passed by voice vote.
Additional floor remarks welcomed new Senator Matt Woods, thanked family members in attendance, and recognized Trip Gudger and the new chief of staff, Connie Row. The chamber also noted that the journal would remain open until 4:00 p.m. for first readings and then recess until the next day, with the session adjourned by voice vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So this designation is not just symbolic, but it's a recognition of the legacy and the ongoing contribution
- helped it earn a Culture of Health prize from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, as well as a recognition
- HCR 58 reaffirms and redesignates this title for 10 years, ensuring continued recognition of the city's
- So that's one of the statewide recognitions that he's been able to receive from the other judges that
- This celebration deserves special legislative recognition as it continues to grow and contribute to the
Bills:
HCR6
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 03/19/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll recognition by passing this bill.
- I'll look forward to getting this recognition into law.
- I'll look forward to getting this recognition into law.
- recognition to into laws. recognition to into laws.
- are in it for any type of recognition are in it for any type of recognition because<01:10:07.920
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- with the gentleman you yes recognition with the gentleman you yes recognition with the gentleman you
- thank you Mr Speaker for the recognition gentleman you yes sir um what what legislative day is this
- Mr time and I appreciate the recognition Mr time and I appreciate the recognition Mr Speaker chair thanks
- before you get started let's recognition before you get started let's recognition before you get started
- you Mr Speaker for the recognition you Mr Speaker for the recognition there's seems to be a lot of emotion
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Rules Committee Apr 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition
- I note the importance of Germany's recognition because, as an ally of Ottoman Turkey during World War
- I want to thank the Assembly Member for bringing this really important recognition and resolution for
- Thanks. for bringing this really important recognition and resolution for us.
Summary:
The Rules Committee convened, established a quorum, and approved the consent agenda by unanimous roll call vote. The committee then took up House Resolution 25, authored by Assembly Member Harabedian, commemorating the Armenian Genocide. Harabedian described the resolution as a reaffirmation that the genocide occurred and noted its long history in the Legislature.
Supportive testimony came from David Ojakian of the Armenian Assembly of America, who said the resolution was important to counter denial, mark the 110th anniversary, and recognize broader concerns about ethnic and religious cleansing in Artsakh. He cited prior California, congressional, and presidential acknowledgments of the Armenian Genocide and urged passage of the resolution. One witness in opposition, Karahan Mette of the Turkish College in California, argued the events were a wartime conflict rather than genocide, disputed the death toll, and called for a unifying joint resolution instead.
Committee members Arreguín and Zbur voiced support for the resolution and its importance to constituents, including the Little Armenia community. The committee then voted to advance H.R. 25 by unanimous roll call, and the meeting adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today I rise on behalf of the Black Caucus in support of H.R. 14 in recognition of Women's History Month
- Women's History Month is not just about recognition; it's about action when the American dream is out
- You join a sorority of honorees who've received this recognition since the Legislature started doing
- She has also earned local recognition for her business and commitment to the community.
- She also earned local recognition for her business and commitment to the community.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then dispensed with the reading of the prior journal and handled routine motions, including re-referring AB 432 and AB 564 to committees. The main item of business was House Resolution 14, proclaiming March 2025 as Women’s History Month. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from the LGBTQ, Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander, Black, Latino, Jewish, and other caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing women’s historical contributions, ongoing inequities, and the importance of representation and parity in public life. Assemblymember DeMaio also supported the resolution while urging attention to girls’ sports. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 78 coauthors were added.
The chamber then held its annual California Women of the Year ceremony, with Aguiar-Curry and other members recognizing honorees from across Assembly districts for leadership in education, health care, public service, advocacy, business, and community work. The lengthy roll call highlighted a broad range of women’s accomplishments and community impact. Guest introductions followed, including Sacramento District Attorney Tien Ho, VSP Vision Care executives celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary, and EMTs and ambulance support staff being honored by the California Ambulance Association.
The Assembly also took up the second-day consent calendar, which was adopted 71-0. Assemblymember Schultz then delivered an adjournment in memory of Barbara Beckley, founding member and artistic director emerita of the Colony Theatre Company, praising her contributions to Los Angeles theater and the arts. The House then adjourned until Thursday, March 13 at 9 a.m., with a Revenue and Taxation Committee hearing scheduled upon adjournment.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-3-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- Any member seeking recognition for special guests or other announcement? Seeing no one.
- Any other members seeking recognition for comment or question?
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or seeking recognition for comment or seeking recognition for comment or question
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:15
HB 503 Discussion 00:01:30
HB 503 Vote 00:05:30
HB 651 Discussion 00:07:15
HB 651 Vote 00:10:25, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on March 3, 2026, with a quorum present and took up two bills. First, the committee considered House Bill 503, the legislative branch budget, as amended by committee substitute PHS 1. Sponsors and presenters described it as a continuation of recent budget approaches for the smallest of the three branches. One member asked about language in the substitute related to capital and capital annex construction expenditures and why certain statutes would not apply; the response was that the provisions were standard in recent years and intended to give the legislative branch flexibility for ongoing capital projects. The committee adopted PHS 1 and then passed HB 503 out favorably by a vote of 19-0, with no nays or passes.
The committee then took up House Bill 651, which makes changes to the Kentucky Waters program created in 2024. Representative Josh Bray explained that the bill, in consultation with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, updates project selection criteria to better target distressed districts and applies only to the next funding cycle. The committee substitute adds requirements for applicants to have an asset depreciation plan and ties that concept into best management practices, with the stated goal of avoiding repeated funding of the same projects as they wear out. Members clarified that the bill addresses the program’s structure rather than annual funding allocations, and Bray confirmed that annual project funding continues to be implemented through separate resolutions and KIA evaluation. The committee adopted PHS 1 and reported HB 651 favorably by a vote of 20-0.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The House convened with a silent reflection and the Pledge of Allegiance, then the clerk took the roll and noted Representative Oumou Verbeten was absent. Members explained that the House was meeting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day only to satisfy the constitutional requirement to meet every three days, and all absent members were excused. A member delivered remarks honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting his commitment to justice, equality, nonviolence, his visits to Minnesota, and his legacy of judging people by the content of their character.
No bills or substantive legislative business were taken up. The majority leader moved that when the House adjourned it would stand adjourned until noon Wednesday, January 22, 2025; the motion prevailed by voice vote. A subsequent motion to adjourn also prevailed, and the House adjourned until noon Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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recognition - and recognition today. Thank you, Mr. and recognition today. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Chair.
- There are a number of days of recognition in state statute.
- There are a number of uh<00:40:52.320>
days <00:40:52.880>of <00:40:53.040>recognition - uh days of recognition in state statute. uh days of recognition in state statute.
Keywords:
CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We held us up during COVID, and all we're looking for is some type of recognition because our tax dollars
- So we're just in support to have some of that go back to help our workers and give them the recognition
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uh for is some type of recognition uh for is some type of recognition uh because - Uh, are there any other forms of labor that you believe deserve recognition under the Labor Day holiday
- But to briefly summarize, you know, HB 169 is not just about fundraising or recognition.
Keywords:
retirement, law enforcement, pension, public safety, employee contributions, Law Enforcement Standards Board, LESB, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, law enforcement certification, police standards, law enforcement training, officer certification, training and curriculum coordinator, lead investigative agent, administrative manager, administrator, Hawaii HRS 76-16, Hawaii HRS 139-3, personnel exemption
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Modify unintentional murder crime to include Canadian protective order violations 3/16/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The law authored by Public Safety Co-Chair Representative Kelly Moller was titled Uniform Recognition
recognize unintentional murder statute recognize unintentional murder statute recognize recognitionof <00:01:28.400>orders <00:01:28.720>for <00:01:28.960>protection recognition- of orders for protection recognition of orders for protection from<00:01:29.600>
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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extend <02:11:31.520>my <02 - Wahlberg, seek recognition? recognition? recognition?
- Colorado seek recognition? Colorado seek recognition?
- from Ohio seek recognition? from Ohio seek recognition?
- from Michigan seek recognition? from Michigan seek recognition?
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Marzian, you're seeking recognition? >> Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Representative Marzian, you're seeking recognition? >> Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Is any other members seeking recognition? If not, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
- Is any other members seeking recognition? If not, Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
- Is any other members seeking recognition? If not, Mr.
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met for its third meeting of the 2026 session and considered three bills. House Bill 50, relating to the removal of persons unlawfully occupying real property, was presented by Rep. Emily Callaway, who said it built on last session’s House Bill 10 addressing squatter-related criminal trespass and noted positive implementation feedback from law enforcement. The committee took no substantive testimony against the bill and passed it 16-0, reporting it favorably.
House Bill 249, relating to involuntary commitment, was introduced by Rep. Mitch Whitaker and would expand current involuntary commitment provisions to include sexual abuse in the first degree. Whitaker and Commonwealth’s Attorney Jackie Steel argued the change was needed because some defendants charged with sexual offenses not currently covered could otherwise be released without treatment or supervision, creating a public safety risk. Rep. Burke passed on the vote to continue the conversation but said he expected to support it on the floor. The committee passed the bill 15-0 with one pass and reported it favorably.
House Bill 305, relating to grand jury service, was presented by Rep. Candy Maserone and supported by Sheri Ballard, who described the impact of the Crystal Rogers case and said secretly recorded grand jury testimony had gone unaddressed because the statute of limitations was too short. The committee substitute extended the limitations period for secretly recorded grand jury testimony to 10 years, set a five-year period for unrecorded communications, and added discovery-related language. Jackie Steel supported the bill but asked for an exemption or clarification so prosecutors could perform grand jury duties without risking felony charges; members discussed secrecy, witness safety, and obstruction concerns. The committee adopted the substitute and passed HB 305 17-0, reporting it favorably as the Crystal Rogers Act.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And so before we do that, Senator Arrington, I understand you have a recognition.
- Before we move on, Senator Burgess, you are recognized for a recognition. Mr. President.
- Before we move on, Senator Collins, you have a recognition. You're recognized. Thank you, Mr.
- Before we move on, Senator Yarborough, you have a recognition. Mr. President. The bill passes.
- Senator Davis, I understand you have a recognition as well. You are recognized. I do, Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including visiting student groups, chambers of commerce, and apprenticeship participants. Senators also observed a moment of silence for a fallen Walton County deputy and later for the late John Pasadoma. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading calendar and special order calendar, with most bills passing overwhelmingly and several amendments adopted along the way.
Among the major measures, SB 234 on criminal offenses against law enforcement officers passed 37-0 after debate and an amendment clarifying “good faith” in an officer’s duties; SB 7020 on open government and cybersecurity information passed 37-0; SM 1488 urging Congress to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund was adopted by voice vote; SB 944 reducing insurance overpayment claim deadlines for psychologists passed 37-0; SB 878 expanding misdemeanor probation treatment provisions to controlled substances passed 36-1; SB 538, the state court system package, passed 37-0; SB 480 on nonprofit agricultural organization medical benefit plans passed 32-4; SB 472 on correctional-facility education credit for licensure passed 37-0; and SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification passed 28-9 after extensive debate about enforcement, federal preemption, and the bill’s purpose.
Later, the Senate passed CS/HB 421 on peer support for first responders 37-0 after substituting the House companion, and SB 164 on vessel accountability advanced with a technical amendment. SB 166 on administrative efficiency in public schools drew the most extended debate and multiple amendments; it changes testing, promotion, teacher evaluation, certification, and facilities rules, and passed 37-0. The chamber also passed SB 282 on warranty association financial requirements 36-0, SB 316 creating series LLCs 35-1, and SB 384 on annexing state-owned lands 36-0. At the end of the day, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, received budget schedule guidance from Appropriations Chair Hooper for SB 2500 and SB 2502, and adjourned until April 9.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- seek recognition? seek recognition?
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- Alabama seek recognition? Alabama seek recognition?