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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 80 Aug 10th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • resolutions filed by Representative Linsky of Natick congratulating Aiden Sullivan on achieving the rank of Eagle
  • Scout of Scouting America, and resolutions filed by Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington congratulating
Summary: The House took up a series of largely local and procedural matters. It adopted committee reports and suspended rules to advance several items, including a joint petition authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer service to a parcel in Foxborough, and a petition concerning the lease or amendment of use restrictions on former state property in Malden. The House also scheduled and considered Senate Bill 2532, authorizing the town of Walpole to grant up to two additional off-premises alcohol licenses, and took up other local bills on final passage. Among the measures acted on, the House passed to be enacted bills amending the Corbin Watershed Advisory Committee, removing a seating capacity requirement for certain Belmont liquor licenses, and authorizing Westfield to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption. It also passed to be engrossed a bill amending the Provincetown town charter and a bill allowing associate members of the Tisbury planning board to fill vacancies. The transcript also notes the adoption of congratulatory resolutions for an Eagle Scout and a retiring town administrator. The House then adopted an order to adjourn and stood adjourned to meet the following Monday at 11:00 a.m. in informal session.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:52:49.520><c> They</c><00:52:49.839><c> maintain</c> scouting troop programs.
  • They maintain scouting troop programs.
  • Every year, bald eagles across America die.
  • Every year, bald eagles across America die.
  • Bald eagles are not alone. Lead poisoning has been documented in over 130 species.
Bills: HJR139 , HB1958 , HR556
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • She said she is 15 years old, a proud Eagle Scout, also a second lieutenant in fire cadets, a lifeguard
  • I'm 15 years old and I'm a proud Eagle Scout. I'm also a second lieutenant and fire cadets.
Bills: SB6222 , SB6263 , SB6118 , SB6261 , SB6320
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • She said she is 15 years old, a proud Eagle Scout, a second lieutenant in fire cadets, a lifeguard, and
  • I'm 15 years old and I'm a proud Eagle Scout. I'm also a second lieutenant and fire cadets.
Summary: The committee began by waiving the five-day notice rule for Senate Bill 6320, then heard Senate Bill 6222, which would let school districts and educational service districts sell or grant surplus technology hardware such as laptops and tablets to public school students and recent graduates, with priority for low-income students. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would help students keep access to devices they need for homework, college, and work, while preserving existing surplus procedures. Testimony was generally supportive, including from district technology staff and students, though one question raised whether tribal compact schools would be included. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6263, which raises school district public bid thresholds to reflect inflation and reduce procurement costs. The sponsor said the limits had not been updated in about 20 years and should be aligned with other local governments. Supporters from school employees, finance officers, and school coalitions said the change would save time and money and reduce delays in maintenance and purchasing. Testimony on Senate Bill 6261, which would require parents of six- and seven-year-olds not enrolled in school to file annual declarations of intent about their child’s education, was overwhelmingly opposed by homeschool families and advocates. Opponents argued it would add bureaucracy, create privacy concerns, and burden families, while the superintendent of public instruction supported the bill as a way to improve enrollment data and planning. The sponsor said it was about knowing where children are and right-sizing school systems. The committee also heard Senate Bill 6118, requiring cardiac emergency response plans in schools and athletic facilities. The sponsor, who spoke about losing her brother to heart failure, said schools need faster, better-prepared responses to cardiac emergencies. Supporters, including parents, students, and community advocates, described personal experiences with sudden cardiac events and said the bill could save lives by ensuring AEDs, CPR training, and practiced response plans. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 6320 on alternative learning experiences. The bill would restrict online and remote ALE providers to public or nonprofit entities and reduce levy equalization funding for remote/online ALE, with limited exceptions for medically fragile or severely bullied students. Supporters argued it would keep public education public and encourage in-person learning, while opponents—including superintendents, online program operators, students, and homeschool advocates—warned it would displace thousands of students, harm successful programs, and reduce family choice. No final votes were taken on the bills in the portion provided.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 83 Aug 20th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • resolutions filed by Representative Linsky of Natick, congratulating Aiden Sullivan on achieving the rank of Eagle
  • Scout of Scouting America; and resolutions filed by Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, congratulating
Summary: The transcript is largely garbled and repetitive, but it appears to be a Massachusetts House session. The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, adopted several resolutions from the Committee on Rules, and concurred with the Senate on a petition authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer service to a parcel in Foxborough. The House also suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 2532, authorizing Walpole to grant up to two additional all-alcoholic beverage licenses for off-premises sale, and ordered it to a third reading. The chamber then advanced several local bills to final passage, including measures amending the Corbin Watershed Advisory Committee membership, removing a seating-capacity requirement for certain alcohol licenses in Belmont, and establishing a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in Westfield. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of a Malden state-property lease/use-restriction petition, and passed to engrossment bills amending the Provincetown town charter and providing for associate planning board members in Tisbury to fill vacancies. The session included a memorial tribute for Kurt Solimson of Worcester. No recorded roll-call vote counts appear in the transcript; actions were taken by voice vote, with the chair repeatedly announcing that the ayes had it. The House then adopted an adjournment order and stood adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • parade themed Massachusetts 250 and end, you know, if there's a pancake breakfast by the local Cub Scouts
  • She'll be in the lead flotilla with the Eagle, U.S.
  • Coast Guard Bark Eagle, Kamar Niko, and then HMS DeWolfs from Canada, a Irish-enabled ship coming...
Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, allowing the group to proceed officially. Co-chair remarks highlighted recent successful Henry Knox Trail commemorations in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, with praise for the organizers and participants. The meeting then focused on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 planning, including statewide events tied to the Revolution’s 250th anniversary. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism outlined several America 250 initiatives: selecting an item for the national time capsule, organizing a July 8 nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence, encouraging a July 5 “America’s potluck,” and considering a “heritage tractor” tribute from Kansas as a model for Massachusetts participation. Members discussed who should decide the time capsule contents, with suggestions that Secretary Galvin and the commission help set criteria, and there was interest in creating a separate Massachusetts-only time capsule as a backup. The commission also discussed whether Governor Healey should formally endorse the potluck effort, and members expressed support for distributing a graphic for the Declaration reading. Revolution 250 and related organizers gave updates on upcoming commemorations: Worcester was moved to a larger venue due to strong attendance, Framingham will include living history portrayals of Patriots of Color, Cambridge and Roxbury programs are being planned, and Dorchester Heights/Evacuation Day events will include a Boston Public Library evening commemoration and a March 17 procession and ceremony. Sail Boston was also previewed as a major international event with dozens of ships and extensive public safety coordination. A final presentation pitched “Rebel Town,” a Boston Tea Party musical, as a potential America 250 attraction; the presenter described the show’s development, audience appeal, and need for a Boston venue and funding. No votes were taken beyond the motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • parade themed Massachusetts 250 and end, you know, if there's a pancake breakfast by the local Cub Scouts
  • She'll be in the lead flotilla with the Eagle, U.S.
  • Coast Guard Bark Eagle, Kamar Niko, and then HMS DeWolfs from Canada, an Irish-enabled ship coming...
Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call, establishing a quorum after some initial confusion about attendance. Chair Paul Mark and Co-Chair Sean Garballey offered remarks praising recent Henry Knox Trail commemorations, including events in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, and noting the upcoming Worcester event. The group also discussed the role of the National Park Service and changes in park leadership related to Boston National Historical Park. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism gave a detailed update on Massachusetts 250 and America 250 programming. Topics included the Henry Knox Trail commemorations, grant funding for 250th-related events, the proposed America 250 time capsule, a nationwide reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, an “America’s potluck” idea for July 5, educational programming, volunteer service initiatives, and a Kansas-inspired tractor tribute. Members discussed how to handle the time capsule, with suggestions for a Massachusetts-only backup capsule and for Secretary of State Bill Galvin to help determine criteria. They also said they would seek the governor’s input on the potluck idea and distribute a graphic for the Declaration reading. Representatives from Revolution 250 then updated the commission on upcoming commemorations tied to Henry Knox and Evacuation Day, including Worcester, Framingham, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dorchester Heights. They described crowd sizes, procession plans, living history participants, a Washington Medal unveiling at the Boston Public Library, and coordination with local and state partners. They also gave an extensive update on Sail Boston, including ship recruitment, public safety planning, expected international participation, and the event’s overlap with other major Boston activities. The meeting ended with a presentation on “Rebel Town,” a proposed musical about the Boston Tea Party, which its creator said was developed in western Massachusetts and sought support to bring to Boston for the 250th anniversary. The commission took no substantive votes beyond approving adjournment at the end of the meeting.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • July 4th parade themed Massachusetts 250 and end—if there's a pancake breakfast by the local Cub Scouts
  • She'll be in the lead flotilla with the Eagle, U.S.
  • Coast Guard Bark Eagle, Kamar Niko, and then HMS DeWolfs from Canada, an Irish-enabled ship coming...
Summary: The commission meeting opened with a roll call that established a quorum, after which members could not approve prior minutes because the earlier meeting had not been official. Co-chairs Senator Paul Mark and Representative Sean Garballey offered remarks praising recent America 250/Henry Knox Trail events in Great Barrington, Alford, and Springfield, and noting the upcoming Worcester commemoration. Sheila from the Office of Travel and Tourism then outlined Massachusetts’ America 250 plans, including the state’s 250th signature event on July 4 with the Boston Pops, grant-funded programming across the Commonwealth, and several national initiatives: a time capsule contribution, a coordinated July 8 reading of the Declaration of Independence, America’s Potluck on July 5, volunteer-service promotion through America Gives, and a tractor-themed tribute idea from Kansas. Members discussed how to handle the time capsule, with suggestions that Secretary of State William Galvin help decide the final item and that Massachusetts create its own backup time capsule; they also said the Declaration reading should be broadly promoted, while the potluck should likely wait for Governor Healey’s buy-in. Jonathan Lane and Dusty Rhodes then updated the commission on Henry Knox Trail, Evacuation Day, and Sail Boston, describing large crowds at prior events, the move of the Worcester program to a larger venue, planned commemorations in Framingham, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dorchester Heights, and a major Sail Boston schedule in July with many international ships and extensive public-safety coordination. They also noted related plans such as an invitation-only Boston Public Library event to unveil the Washington Medal and a March 17 Dorchester Heights ceremony with a procession and tented program. The final presentation was from John Lane on Rebel Town, a musical about the Boston Tea Party developed in western Massachusetts. He described the show as a family-friendly, educational production that blends history and theater, with characters including John Adams, Paul Revere, Mercy Otis Warren, and John Hancock, and said it had been staged in Lenox with strong audience response. Lane asked the commission to help find a Boston venue and broader support so the production could be mounted for the 250th anniversary, estimating a larger-scale budget and noting interest from local supporters and cultural organizations. Members asked a few questions about prior performances and logistics, then agreed to circulate his materials to the commission. With no further business, the commission voted unanimously to adjourn.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 31st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • had a deep love and appreciation for the outdoors, instilled in him from his earliest days as a Boy Scout
  • and Eagle Scout.
  • and the Boy Scouts, and the requirement that parental consent is necessary for a student to participate
  • , and she got the gold award, which is the highest award you can get as a Girl Scout.
  • Now I'm which is the highest award you can get as a Girl Scout. And I'm proud of her for that.
Summary: The House met in a late-session floor session that began with prayer, pledges, quorum, and a series of excused absences and Senate messages reporting action on numerous bills, conference committee appointments, and conference reports. Members also adopted a memorial resolution honoring Mark James Hanna, a Capitol lobbyist and advocate for nurses, and a congratulatory resolution for Rishi Tarumalasetti, an eighth-grade civics bee winner from Katy. The chamber also received and recorded a parliamentary colloquy about an unusual Senate request on SB 293, with the Chair stating the House could not recede from only part of its amendments and could not suspend the rules because the bill had not been returned from the Senate. The bulk of the session was devoted to taking up conference committee reports and related procedural resolutions, especially the state budget. The House adopted a resolution allowing the SB 1 conferees to go outside the normal bounds, then adopted the SB 1 conference report on a 107-21 vote. Debate on the budget centered on public education funding, tax relief, health care, corrections pay, and judicial compensation, with supporters calling it a responsible compromise and opponents arguing it was overly expansive and insufficient on property tax relief. The House also adopted a technical correction resolution tying judicial pay increases in SB 1 to the House version of SB 293, and members discussed at length the relationship between judicial salaries and legislative pensions. The chamber then adopted a long series of conference reports on measures covering topics such as school library review and book challenges (SB 13), SNAP restrictions on sweetened drinks and candy (SB 379), hospital price transparency (SB 331), nursing home accountability (SB 457), school district personnel compensation conflicts (HB 3372), property notice rules (HB 2011), research and development tax credits (SB 2018), and several other bills affecting elections, permits, education, and criminal justice. Most reports passed by wide margins, though some drew significant opposition, especially SB 13 and SB 379. The House also granted several Senate requests for conference committees and introduced additional resolutions to suspend conferee limits on various bills as the session moved toward adjournment.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 29th, 2026 at 11:09 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Go Eagles and Go Dodgers. And also the son of Adda Martinez, of course. Welcome.
  • Speaker, excel in everything, from Brownies, when she was the top seller, to Girl Scouts and cadets and
  • Always top seller in Girl Scout cookies. Montana was a graduate of Los Lunas High School.
Bills: HM3 , HM11 , HM14 , HM15 , HM21
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 1st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas frontier, where they camped near Waco, Fredericksburg, Fort Duncan, and what is now known as Eagle
  • In 1870, the Seminole Negro Indian Scout Detachment was formed, and the scouts were instrumental in hostilities
Bills: HJR4 , HJR6 , HB195 , HB 13 , HB143 , HB135
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Finally, Chance Mullen is an active Pelum volunteer, Gub Scouts, Little League Baseball, the Picture
  • Finally, Chance Mullen is an active Pelum volunteer, Gub Scouts, Little League Baseball, the Picture
  • later proving his dedication to serving by achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
  • In 2017, at age 18, just one month after graduating high school and his Eagle Scout ceremony, Benjamin
  • </c> graduating high school and his Eagle graduating high school and his Eagle Scout<00:22:05.840><c>
Bills: HB5103 , HR1131 , HR1135
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Carter is a junior at Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Ohio, and has earned the Eagle Scout Award
  • To earn an Eagle Scout award, Carter had to obtain 21 merit badges, showcasing the skills he learned
  • Since the Eagle Scout Award was first introduced in 1912, only about 4% of Boy Scouts have earned the
  • Since the Eagle Scout Award of our own.
  • Since the Eagle Scout Award was<07:56:49.520><c> first</c><07:56:49.760><c> introduced</c><07:56:50.160
Bills: HJR60 , HB1442 , HR859 , HR1402 , HR354
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty - Thursday, February 12

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • On Monday at noon, the Scouting America program will be honoring over 160 Eagle Scouts who earned this
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 25th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And recently completed his Eagle Scout service project. And Ms.
Bills: SB26 , SJR36 , SB26 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB28 , SR109 , SR122 , SR126 , SR130 , SR136 , SR137 , SR141 , SR142 , SCR20
Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/05/2025)

Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • I've had calls from some scout masters that want to take 10 Boy Scouts up, and his question was, do I
  • I've had calls from some scout masters that want to take 10 Boy Scouts up, and his question was, do I
  • I've had calls from some scout masters that want to take 10 Boy Scouts up, and his question was, do I
  • </c> Masters that want to take 10 Boy Scouts Masters that want to take 10 Boy Scouts up<04:12:31.680>
  • I raised four boys, and they all became Eagle Scouts, and it was the best thing that ever happened to
NY
Transcript Highlights:
  • People are super creative, and so if communities want to come in, I sign every letter of an Eagle Scout
Summary: The joint meeting of the Senate Finance Committee and the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks, and Recreation considered Governor Hochul’s nomination of Kathleen “Kathy” Moser to serve as Commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. Moser described her background in conservation and public lands, and said her priorities would include improving access and belonging for all New Yorkers, maintaining health and safety, modernizing infrastructure, addressing climate change and sustainability, and strengthening partnerships with local governments, community groups, and the Legislature. Members questioned her on a range of park issues, including visitor fees, safety at swimming areas such as Lake Welch, security measures at parks, access for urban residents through nature buses and school transportation grants, maintenance and capital needs, event permitting, workforce recruitment and retention, and coordination around the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Moser said the department has targeted capital and safety investments at popular parks, is installing fencing, lighting, cameras, and license plate readers at entrances at selected sites, and is planning extensive 250th commemoration programming and historic-site renovations. She also discussed efforts to expand community stewardship, including partner groups, culturally specific amenities like cricket fields, and outreach through traveling exhibits and social media. Senators raised concerns and suggestions about renewable energy siting, cell service in rural areas, invasive species prevention, and local infrastructure needs. After questioning concluded, the committees voted to advance the nomination, and the motion was reported to the Senate floor.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure May 5th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we know it’s been done even in the Boy Scouts, of course, and in the churches, where you allow this
  • Well, you could buy U.S. gold eagles. You could buy bars. You could buy...
Summary: The Civil Law Committee met on May 5, 2026, and first considered House Bill 165 by Representative Abear, a constitutional amendment to dedicate $500,000 annually from lottery proceeds to a veterans service grant fund. The committee adopted a technical amendment removing “up to,” approved the 6.8A report, and reported the bill with amendments without objection. The committee then heard Senate Bill 185 by Senator Presley, which would make nondisclosure agreements in civil settlements involving child sexual abuse victims against public policy and unenforceable. Senator Presley and Elizabeth Phillips testified in support, describing the bill as part of the “Trey’s Law” movement to prevent survivors from being silenced. Additional supportive testimony came from Gillian Edwards Coburn, and committee members discussed how NDAs work in civil cases and the need to protect children’s ability to speak. The bill was reported favorably without objection. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 77 by Senator Miller, a Law Institute measure on the effects of leases of movable property. Testimony explained that the bill is intended to protect good-faith lessees of items such as heavy equipment when a merchant leasing the property lacks authority to do so. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee also heard Senate Bill 140 by Senator Miller, which clarifies that multiple successions may be handled in the same proceeding when jurisdiction is proper. Members discussed the cost and efficiency benefits for families, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 603 by Representative Wright, a constitutional amendment authorizing state investment in digital assets and precious metals. Members questioned whether the language could include Bitcoin and how such investments would be monitored, with the sponsor saying implementation would be handled later by statute and public officials. The committee adopted the 6.8A report and then voted 5-3 to report the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure May 5th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we know it’s been done even in the Boy Scouts, of course, in the churches, where you allow this to
  • Well, you could buy U.S. gold eagles. You could buy bars. You could buy...
Bills: HB165 , HB603 , SB77 , SB140 , SB185
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Feb 25th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • As for James McAllen, he will soon. earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 76 in McAllen