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CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 4th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am pleased to honor an amazing student athlete in my district who is here with us today.
  • I'm pleased to honor Ryan with his legislative resolution, jointly signed by my assembly colleagues,
  • It is an honor to celebrate Ryan's academic and athletic achievements with my colleagues here in the
  • It's really quite an honor to have them here with us while visiting.
  • I thank my colleagues for allowing me to adjourn the Senate in his honor.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Ben Albritton, President
  • The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Ben Albritton, President
  • The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable, The Honorable Daniel
  • The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Ben Albritton, President
  • Speaker, The Honorable Daniel Perez, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Ben Albritton
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved to the conference report on House Bill 501E, the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026-27. Budget chairs presented the major spending areas, describing a $114.5 billion overall budget that they said was fiscally responsible and below the prior year’s spending. Highlights included pay increases and retirement adjustments for public safety employees, education funding for K-12, higher education, health and human services, criminal justice, transportation, environmental programs, and agriculture/regulatory agencies. Members then questioned chairs on several items. In education, senators discussed K-12 declining enrollment funding, teacher salary set-asides, private school scholarship spending, mental health funding, preeminence funding for universities, the Hamilton Center at UF, and charter school PICO funding. In health and human services, questions focused on the iBudget waiver waitlist, provider rates, ADAP/HIV funding and the return of Biktarvy to the formulary, KidCare, rural health funding, SNAP-related IT and error reduction efforts, and the IDD managed care program. In criminal justice, senators asked about correctional officer pay, prison staffing and infrastructure, air conditioning in prisons, juvenile justice facilities, law enforcement recruitment, and court system funding. Environmental and transportation questions covered Florida Forever, water quality, state parks, water projects, housing, elections funding, and emergency management. Several specific actions and explanations were given during debate: the budget includes $8.8 million for state attorney competitive area differentials but no funding for public defender CAD requests; assistant state attorneys will start at $70,000 and assistant public defenders at $65,000; the battery disposal issue was described as a temporary study/preemption approach; and the Senate said the budget does not fund Medicaid expansion, preeminence funding, or the SunBucks Summer EBT state share. Senators also noted that some proposals discussed in committee did not make it into the final budget. The transcript ends with debate statements from members praising the budget process and Chair Hooper, while also expressing concerns about public schools, health care access, affordability, and the lack of funding for certain priorities.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tribal Flag Plaza Dedication Ceremony Sep 11th, 2025

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • And what that means is all my relatives. honor and privilege to serve as a chief honor and privilege
  • [Music] You know, today is an honor.
  • </c><01:14:06.800><c> of</c> Hernandez and I have the honor of Hernandez and I have the honor of serving
  • </c> would be seen, respected, and honored. would be seen, respected, and honored.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Medal of Honor recipients.
  • made in the defense of freedom and justice. honors the memory of fallen heroes and honors the memory
  • </c><02:20:12.760><c> the</c> the values of courage and honor the the values of courage and honor the
  • This is a good bill that honors Hershel Woody Williams, our nation's heroic Medal of Honor recipients
Bills: HR187 , HR186 , HR375 , HR165 , HR204 , HR197 , HR207
Keywords: government oversight, accountability, federal employees, transparency, administrative leave, Elon Musk, conflict of interest, government efficiency, federal contracts, renewable fuels, ethanol, E15, ethanol-15, renewable fuel standard, RFS, RINs, renewable identification numbers, refinery capacity, farmers, refiners
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Opening Ceremonies Jan 12th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Transcript Highlights:
  • The State Patrol Honor Guard is composed of Captain Matt Fahler, Sergeant William Rutherford, Sergeant
  • The Honor Guard will now present the colors. And Trooper Jared Rayber.
  • The Honor Guard will now present the colors. Thank you. Okay, up, sit.
  • President, the Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, the Honorable Deborah Stevens. Thank you.
  • To the Honorable. Message received. Further message?
Summary: The Senate convened for the opening of the 2026 session with roll call, presentation of colors by the Washington State Patrol Honor Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, a signed national anthem by River Ridge High School students, and an invocation. The chamber welcomed new Senator Victoria Hunt and heard ceremonial remarks about the nation’s 250th anniversary and the challenges of governing during budget constraints. The Secretary of State certified the November 2025 election results, and newly elected Senators Emily Alvarado, Victoria Hunt, Deborah Krishnadasan, Tina Orwall, and Vandana Slatter were sworn in. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8660 to notify the Governor that it was organized and ready to conduct business, confirmed the committee appointed for that purpose, adopted Senate Resolution 8663 making minor Senate rule changes, and confirmed the 2026 standing committee memberships. The Senate then handled first-reading referrals and supplemental introductions, including measures referred to committees and Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407 establishing cutoff dates for the 2026 session. Senator Riccelli supported the cutoff schedule as necessary to complete work within the 60-day session, while Senator McCune opposed it, arguing the Legislature should prioritize budgeting earlier and take a different approach to fiscal planning. After debate, the resolution was adopted. The Senate also received House messages transmitting House Concurrent Resolutions 4406 and 4407, and both were adopted by the Senate, with 4406 calling for a joint session and 4407 addressing the status of bills and measures. The chamber received additional messages from the Governor, Secretary of State, and Senate offices, including transmittals of several engrossed and substitute Senate bills and provisional certifications of initiatives. Senators Hunt and Torres reported back after escorting the Governor’s message, noting his readiness to work with the Legislature and a lighthearted Seahawks-49ers challenge. The session concluded with reminders about the upcoming joint session and a Rules Committee meeting, and the Senate adjourned until 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Opening Ceremonies Jan 12th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • The State Patrol Honor Guard is composed of Captain Matt Fahler, Sergeant William Rutherford, Sergeant
  • The Honor Guard will now present the colors. And Trooper Jared Raber.
  • The Honor Guard will now present the colors. Thank you. Okay, up, sit.
  • The Honorable Danny Hecht, President of the Senate.
  • To the Honorable. Message received. Further message?
Summary: The Senate convened for the opening day of the 2026 session with roll call, presentation of colors by the Washington State Patrol Honor Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, a signed national anthem by River Ridge High School ASL students, and an invocation. The President welcomed new Senator Victoria Hunt and noted the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing the challenges of democracy and the need for grace and respect. The Senate then received certification of the November 2025 election results and administered the oath of office to newly elected Senators Emily Alvarado, Victoria Hunt, Deborah Krishnadasan, Tina Orwall, and Vandana Slatter. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 8660 to notify the Governor that the Senate was organized and ready for business, confirmed the committee appointed to deliver that message, and adopted Senate Resolution 8663 making minor rule changes. The President also confirmed the 2026 Senate standing committee memberships. During first reading and referral, several bills and measures were introduced and sent to committees, including bills on toxicology testing, supplemental leave benefits for public employees, crime victims and witnesses, and fire code administration, along with Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407 establishing cutoff dates. Senate Concurrent Resolution 8407 was debated, with support arguing it set the session’s schedule for efficient work and opposition criticizing the traditional budget-and-policy sequence and calling for budget-first reform. The resolution passed. The Senate then received House Concurrent Resolutions 4406 and 4407, adopted both, and heard messages from the Governor’s office, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of the Senate, including provisional certifications of initiatives and transmitted bills. The session concluded with notice of an upcoming joint session and committee meeting, and the Senate adjourned until the next legislative day.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Aug 25th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • AJR 17 honors their efforts, their courage.
  • We honor the leaders who paved the way.
  • Members, let us observe a moment of silence to honor his life.
  • In honor of her work, Mixed-use income redevelopment.
  • Members, let us observe a moment of silence to honor her life.
Summary: The Assembly met on July 17, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through a long ceremonial and floor session. The chamber recognized the 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellows, the 2024-25 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows, and the 2025 Assembly Fellows, and also heard guest introductions honoring Brad Webb of Legislative Counsel, youth advocates supporting AB 1231, the Live Oak Lady Lions softball team, the new UC President J.B. Milliken, the Rohnert Park 11-and-under Cal Ripken All-Star team, and arts leaders from Auburn. The Assembly also took up several procedural motions, including removing some bills from the consent calendar and noting absences. On the floor, members adopted ACR 12 designating November 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day, with broad support and 66 co-authors, and later adopted H.R. 56 recognizing August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month, with 65 co-authors. The Assembly also adopted ACR 101 naming a portion of State Highway Route 46 the James Dean Memorial Highway, and H.R. 50 proclaiming November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, with members emphasizing survivor support and prevention. In each case, authors and supporters highlighted the cultural, historical, or public-safety significance of the measures. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments on several bills, including AB 359 on the Political Reform Act, AB 594 on student health insurance protections, AB 1085 banning license plate obstruction devices and penalizing sellers, AB 1286 on public employment transparency, and AB 1505, the Agriculture Committee omnibus bill. AJR 14, urging federal attention to the impact of tariffs on California ports, passed 44-1 after debate over trade policy and port jobs. AJR 17, calling for modernization of immigration law and a pathway to lawful status for long-term undocumented residents, passed 47-7 after extensive debate focused on immigrant families, the economy, and federal enforcement actions. The Assembly also adopted the resolutions by voice vote where required and recorded the roll-call results for the joint resolutions.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 03/17/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is not just about honoring the past; it is about ensuring that young Native Americans see their
  • </c> people this is not just about honoring people this is not just about honoring the<00:02:43.360><
  • They represent a diverse and rich heritage, embodying the values of courage, honor, and duty.
  • </c> a couple years ago I was really honored a couple years ago I was really honored to<00:12:22.720>
  • </c> American Indians who served with honor American Indians who served with honor and<00:15:38.759><
Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 20th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Through our prayers, we honor the memory of the canonized saints of the Armenian Genocide.
  • Having served at the Montebello Police Department, I had the honor to work closely.
  • Having served at the Montebello Police Department, I had the honor to work closely with the Armenian
  • Since retiring, Jim has been honored many, many times, but never by the California State Senate.
  • All right, well, in honor of the now declared, All right? for introduction of guests.
VA
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

June 22, 2026 - Special Session 1

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The members will rise and be led in prayer by the Honorable Eric J.
  • His spirit will continue to live on in my office and the work we carry forward in his honor. Mr.
  • the House adjourns today, it adjourn in honor and memory of Mr.
  • His spirit will continue to live on in my office and the work we carry forward in his honor. Mr.
  • the House adjourns today, it adjourns in honor in memory of Mr.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/27/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We may not be on the same side of the aisle in politics, but I deeply respect you, and I'm honored to
  • I'm honored to be included in this.
  • HCR 2045, a concurrent resolution honoring the life and public service of the Honorable Raul Grijalva
  • Grijalva Elementary School was named in his honor in 1987.
  • You have an exciting year ahead of you in honor of Muslim Day at the Capitol.
Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the Journal, and recognized Dr. Heidi Teval as Doctor of the Day. Members then offered several points of personal privilege, including tributes to former Representative Noel Campbell, introductions of guests, and observances tied to Muslim Day at the Capitol, Food Bank Day, and Holocaust Remembrance Day. The chamber also heard remarks from Holocaust survivors and community members, and the House later adopted a proclamation recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The main legislative action was House Concurrent Resolution 2045, honoring the life and public service of former Congressman Raul Grijalva. The resolution detailed his career in education, county government, and Congress, and highlighted his work on public lands, tribal sovereignty, environmental protection, public education, and social justice. The House unanimously adopted the resolution and stood for a moment of respectful silence, then received the Grijalva family in the chamber. Additional floor business included referral changes for HB 2351 and HB 2573, the first reading of several bills, and the second reading of a larger slate of measures covering water, land, energy, agriculture, public safety, immigration, and other topics. No substantive debate or votes on those bills occurred during this session. The House also announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Apr 20th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Through our prayers, we honor the memory of the canonized saints of the Armenian Genocide.
  • Having served at the Montebello Police Department, I had the honor to work closely.
  • Having served at the Montebello Police Department, I had the honor to work closely with the Armenian
  • All right, well, in honor of the now declared, All right? for introduction of guests.
  • We're honored to have you here today, and I was so excited to see you. Year after year.
Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then took up several resolutions and guest introductions, with much of the session focused on commemorations and recognitions. Senate Resolution 87, by Senator Archuleta, marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Archuleta and other senators spoke in support of remembrance, historical recognition, and concern for Armenians facing current threats and displacement. The resolution was adopted by a 37-0 vote, and the chamber also welcomed members of the Armenian community and other guests. The Senate also adopted SR 93 by Senator Cortese honoring Jim Plunkett’s football career and legacy as a California and Latino sports figure. Senators highlighted his Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl victories, and recent selection for the NFL Hispanic Football Hall of Fame. The resolution passed unanimously. Later, SCR 124 by Senator Wiener recognized transportation barriers faced by Californians with epilepsy and the importance of reliable transit for employment and independence; it was adopted by unanimous roll call. SCR 158 by Senator Allen declared April Arts, Culture and Creativity Month and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council, with remarks emphasizing the state’s arts economy and the Council’s history; it also passed unanimously. The Senate further adopted SCR 159 by Senator Alvarado-Gil designating April as California Rodeo Appreciation Month. Supporters described rodeo as part of California’s agricultural and Western heritage, noted its economic impact, and highlighted the roles of Black cowboys, women competitors, and rural communities. Each resolution was followed by introductions of related guests, including Armenian community members, Jim Plunkett and family, epilepsy advocates, arts leaders such as Luis Valdez and Cheech Marin, and rodeo representatives and titleholders. After the resolutions, the Senate handled the daily file and adopted the consent calendar 38-0. The body also approved the Senate journals for April 13-16, 2026, announced committee meetings, and acknowledged Senator Menjivar’s upcoming birthday. The Senate then recessed until its next scheduled floor session on Tuesday, April 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 24th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Honorable Tree Taw, Assemblymember 70th district presiding. Mr.
  • On this day, we honor scholars such as Dr.
  • It is my honor to introduce two remarkable leaders from Assembly District.
  • I would also like to take this time to honor a victim of teen dating violence.
  • I ran this bill in honor of my mother who passed away from ALS 22 years ago.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/5/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • within this gifted state, you have given the huge tax task of managing all this to this body of our honorably
  • Instill in them the resolve to work across the aisle for the betterment of all, and encourage them to honor
  • who are wearing red to honor that.
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  • Um and then we would red to honor that.
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, and approved the previous day’s journal. It then moved through routine business including second reading of Senate File 4612, first reading of House Files 5112 through 5118, and a Senate message stating the Senate would not concur in House amendments to Senate File 4760, a public safety bill, and requested a conference committee. Representative Novotny moved that the House accede to the Senate’s request, and the motion prevailed. The Speaker appointed Representatives Novotny, Witty, Moller, and Feist to the conference committee on Senate File 4760. The House also approved non-controversial motions on the desk. During member announcements, Representative Buck marked National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day, citing state data on missing Indigenous persons and homicides and noting Minnesota’s Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives and related license plate funding. Members were encouraged to wear red in recognition of the day. Representative Long announced Democratic caucus plans after session, and Representative Niska announced the Rules Committee would meet after adjournment and moved to adjourn until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026; both adjournment motions prevailed.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

HWN, HWN, TCA-HWN Public Hearings 02-13-2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • If we can honor Statehood Day and American Independence Day as state or federal holidays, we can honor
  • If we can honor Statehood Day and American Independence Day as state or federal holidays, we can honor
  • If we can honor Statehood Day and American Independence Day as state or federal holidays, we can honor
  • If we can honor Statehood Day and American Independence Day as state or federal holidays, we can honor
  • The Kūʻē petitions would still be honored, and the Queen’s wishes for independence kept.
Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met on February 13 and heard testimony on three measures before taking up decision-making. On SB 1410, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands supported the bill as a practical way to require counties to timely respond when DHHL seeks transfer of infrastructure or facilities, and the chair later recommended passage without amendment. The committee adopted that recommendation, with Senator Ihara excused. The committee then heard extensive testimony on SB 1549, which would help fund the Kahili Homestead community’s planned multi-service center and park improvements. DHHL supported the measure, and community witnesses described a 16-year planning process, prior grant and developer funding, completed phase-one park work, and the need for state bonding to complete phase two. Members asked about community engagement, fundraising, and whether the design included features such as a lāʻau garden, Hōlua mound, imu hall, craft pavilion, and space for Native Hawaiian games and lua practice. The chair recommended passage of SB 1549 unamended, and the committee adopted the recommendation. The committee also considered SB 903, described as a housekeeping bill to create a vehicle for continued funding of OHA after the current working group sunsets. The chair recommended passage with amendments incorporating the contents of proposed Senate Draft 1 and recommittal to the Hawaiian Affairs committee, and that recommendation was adopted. The meeting then shifted to a joint hearing with Transportation and Culture and the Arts on SB 614, relating to Hawaiian Independence Day, and SB 1051, relating to Hawaiian History Month. Testimony on SB 614 was largely supportive, emphasizing cultural recognition and education, though one witness from Hawaii Sovereignty Studies opposed it; the Office of Collective Bargaining said it did not yet know the cost. SB 1051 also drew support, with testimony stressing the importance of teaching the history of the overthrow and Hawaiian sovereignty. Both bills were advanced with amendments, including technical changes and effective dates, and both committees adopted the chair’s recommendations.
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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, November 17, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, I rise today to honor the Mr.
  • </c><00:21:45.360><c> His</c> honored to just have known him. His honored to just have known him.
  • </c><02:22:29.280><c> the</c> reauthorization also honors honors the reauthorization also honors honors
  • </c><04:01:57.359><c> the</c> creation of a memorial to honor the creation of a memorial to honor the
  • I am so honored to support this legislation to make sure that we commemorate in a place of honor the
Bills: HR432 , HR312 , HR311 , HR310 , HR309 , HR308 , HB1676 , SB356 , HR1372 , HB2175 , HB1461 , HB2466 , SB2283 , HB1830 , HR1009 , HR1008 , HR323 , HB5131 , HB4503 , HR573 , HB2916 , HB2306 , HB2290 , HB2389 , HB2388 , HB3857 , HB2293 , HR655 , HB4285 , HR1276 , HB2302
Keywords: federal labor relations, executive order, labor management, federal oversight, government reform, wildlife conservation, Pittman-Robertson, state plans, environment, approval process, Secretary of the Interior, Secure Rural Schools, reauthorization, federal land payments, county payments, state payments, payments in lieu of taxes, PILT, rural counties, forest counties
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 2nd, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let us observe a moment of silence in their honor.
  • It's my honor today to introduce Grace Valley Christian School. I don't know where the kids are.
  • Let us honor the life and service of Joseph R. Martinez and adjourn in his memory. Thank you.
  • Members, let us now observe a moment of silence to honor the life of this historic Californian.
  • Observe a moment of silence to honor the life of this historic Californian, Joseph Martinez.
Summary: The Assembly convened in Sacramento with an initial quorum call, then established a quorum and proceeded with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine opening business. The chamber dispensed with reading the prior journal, deferred introductions and references of bills, and reported no Governor or Senate messages. Procedural motions were approved, including suspending rules to allow adjournment-in-memory remarks and guest access, and withdrawing S.J.R. 7 from committee and placing it on the third reading file. Members then recognized several guest groups, including Grace Valley Christian School, College of San Mateo student-athletes, the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Agricultural Leadership Class, the Light of the World youth group, and exchange students from Germany and Tajikistan. There was no substantive floor debate on legislation; daily file and several file items were passed, retained, or continued without further action. The main floor activity centered on adjournment-in-memory tributes. Assemblymember Ortega honored former San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy for his public service, school and hospital advocacy, and civic leadership. Assemblymember Wilson honored Joseph R. Martinez, a Solano County agricultural leader and advocate for rural health care. The Assembly observed moments of silence for both individuals. The session concluded with announcements, including a reminder that FPPC Form 700 was due that day, notice of committee meetings, and an adjournment motion carrying the House until Thursday, March 5 at 9 a.m.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Whereas Tara Marissa Gooding served our country honorably in the Army National Guard from October 22,
  • It's honoring, it's an honor, and it's humbling to recognize Trooper Guding, her life and her service
  • the honor to submit the following appointment, subject to your confirmation.
  • To the honorable Senate of the state of Washington, ladies and gentlemen, I have the honor to submit
  • To the Honorable Senate of the State of Washington, ladies and gentlemen, I have the honor to submit
Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a prayer. The journal was approved, House messages were received, and several measures were introduced and referred, including Senate Joint Resolution 8212 and House Bill 2664. The chamber then took up Senate Resolution 8672, honoring Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara Marissa Guding, who was killed in the line of duty. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing her service, the risks faced by troopers, and the importance of slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles. The resolution was adopted unanimously, all members were added as co-sponsors, and the Senate observed a moment of silence and welcomed Trooper Guding’s colleagues and family. The Senate then considered gubernatorial appointments. Kerry Heaton was confirmed to the Peninsula College Board of Trustees by a roll call vote of 47 ayes and 2 absent. Rebecca Chan was confirmed to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees by a vote of 49 ayes and 0 nays. Bethany J. Martinez was confirmed to the Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees by a vote of 49 ayes and 0 nays. Senators speaking on the appointments highlighted each nominee’s community involvement, professional background, and qualifications for the board positions. After the confirmations, the Senate agreed to stand at ease for caucus until 1 p.m. The transcript also included the reading of the prior day’s journal and routine procedural motions to advance through the orders of business.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-part 2/Joint Convention of the House & Senate/State of the State Address 4/23/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I have the honor of announcing the arrival of the Honorable Natalie E.
  • Hudson, Chief Justice, the Honorable members of the Supreme Court, and the Honorable Jennifer L.
  • The Honorable Julie Blaha, State Auditor, and the Honorable Keith Ellison, Attorney General.
  • I have the honor to announce the arrival of the Honorable Peggy Flanigan, Lieutenant Governor of the
  • I have the honor to announce the arrival of the Honorable Tim Walls, Governor of the State of Minnesota