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• This was the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.
• day for Jews This was the deadliest day for Jews since<04:54:07.440><c> the</c><04:54:07.600><c> Holocaust
• </c><04:54:08.718><c> And</c><04:54:08.958><c> since</c><04:54:09.120><c> that</c> since the Holocaust
• And since that since the Holocaust.
• We know that he had in his house Nicholas Fuentes, another neo-Nazi Holocaust revisionist.

Bills: HCR24 , HR352 , HB2243 , HR405 , HB2215

Keywords: Jewish American Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Week, antisemitism, anti-Jewish hate, Jewish Americans, Jewish community, Hamas, October 7, Israel, hate crimes, civil rights, religious freedom, campus antisemitism, synagogues, public education, heritage month, diversity, inclusion, Holocaust remembrance, community safety

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• And this builds on the work we've done over the last few sessions on Holocaust remembrance education.
• Last session, we commissioned a survey to see how the state is participating in Holocaust Remembrance
• Like our four Holocaust organizations or our four Holocaust memorial museums and our advisory commission
• It is a distortion to only focus on the Holocaust. Thank you. Thank you. That's time.
• Holocaust survivors, and the vital role non-Jewish individuals played in saving lives.

Bills: SB204 , SB570 , SB735 , SB784 , SB1207 , SB1396 , SB1447 , SB2392 , SB2540 , SB747 , SB875

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: parental rights, education, school trustees, training, handbook, truancy, attendance policy, chronic absenteeism, school attendance, student absence notifications, parent notification, home visit, attendance officer, truancy court, school district, open-enrollment charter school, student support services, school counselor, principal, administrator

Bills: HB1742 , HB3370 , HCR72 , SB1383 , HR261 , HJR72 , HB3617 , HR1057

Keywords: military, abortion, reproductive health, leave policies, armed forces, healthcare access, fertility care, Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act, servicemembers, military leave, reproductive rights, assisted reproductive technology, in vitro fertilization, IVF, intrauterine insemination, egg retrieval, cryopreservation, travel reimbursement, lodging reimbursement, meal reimbursement

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• Emancipation Hall in the Visitor's Center as a ceremony for part of the commemoration for victims of the Holocaust
• THE VISITOR'S CENTER AS A CEREMONY FOR PART OF THE CEREMONY OF COMMEMORATION FOR VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST

Bills: HCR17 , HR993 , HR901 , HR495 , HR1374 , HB1692 , HR1166 , HR708 , HR862 , HR706

Keywords: Holocaust, remembrance, Emancipation Hall, ceremony, commemoration, Iran, Iranian protests, Islamic Republic, free and democratic Iran, human rights, women, life, freedom, morality police, political prisoners, internet shutdown, communications blackout, civil liberties, democracy, self-determination, regime repression, dissidents

Bills: HB1558 , HB3400 , HJR117 , HB4446 , HB3494 , HB3481 , HB2701 , HB2034 , HB3854 , HB3951 , HB3579 , HB2721 , HB3767 , HB1860 , HB2334 , HR1107 , HB3426 , HB3427 , HR452 , HB5100

Keywords: financial management, government oversight, budgeting, accountability, reporting, federal financial management, government accountability, oversight, taxpayer funds, Office of Management and Budget, OMB, Chief Financial Officer, CFO, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, internal controls, financial reporting, financial audits, governmentwide financial management plan, financial management status report, performance metrics

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• </c><00:20:45.840><c> Obviously,</c><00:20:46.400><c> the</c><00:20:46.640><c> Holocaust</c> 20th century
• Obviously, the Holocaust 20th century.
• Obviously, the Holocaust was<00:20:47.360><c> to</c><00:20:47.600><c> follow</c><00:20:47.919><c> later

Bills: SB146 , HR973 , HR859 , HR906 , HB2449 , HB2399 , HR866 , HB2482 , HB2444 , HB2458 , HB1721 , HB2480 , HB1479 , HB1442 , HR1402 , HR617 , HR452

Keywords: nonconsensual, visual depictions, digital forgery, intimate content, online platforms, privacy, protection, harm prevention, John F. Kennedy Center, Donald J. Trump, Federal arts funding, memorial designation, cultural institutions, Congressional authority, public arts programs, Hampden-Sydney College, anniversary, higher education, civic responsibility, liberal arts

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• </c> an act to clarify the Holocaust an act to clarify the Holocaust Expropriated<03:18:32.040><c> Art
• 1884, the Holocaust support of S. 1884, the Holocaust Expropriated<03:23:47.080><c> Art</c><03:23:47.320
• </c> perpetrating the Holocaust. perpetrating the Holocaust.
• 30,000 Holocaust survivors Roughly 30,000 Holocaust survivors remain<03:32:44.760><c> alive</c><03:32
• </c> Senate Bill 1884, the Holocaust Senate Bill 1884, the Holocaust Expropriated<03:34:00.160><c> Art

Bills: HR831 , HB6380 , HR528 , HB2196 , HB5729 , HB5254 , HB4294 , HB3073 , HB2294 , HB1665 , HB4284 , HB4467 , HB2709 , HB1422 , SB1884 , SB3971

Keywords: Down syndrome, awareness month, federal funding, research, advocacy, healthcare, quality of life, disabilities, Vietnam veterans, recognition, freedom, democracy, military service, Save Our Sequoias Act, giant sequoia, giant sequoias, Sequoiadendron giganteum, California forests, wildfire resilience, forest management

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• There's quite a number of days of remembrance.
• State-sanctioned remembrance matters.
• State-sanctioned remembrance matters.
• I see this amendment as necessary because when we legitimize remembrance, or legislate remembrance, we
• Should there be a day of remembrance? I don't care about a day of remembrance.

Bills: S0194 , S1246

Committee: Senate Education Postsecondary

Keywords: Charlie Kirk, remembrance, free speech, civic engagement, youth leadership, nursing shortage, health care, education funding, workforce development, LINE Fund, monetary contributions, nonmonetary contributions

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• of the 60th Oklahoma legislator that the Oklahoma House of Representatives says its heartfelt remembrances
• That the Oklahoma House of Representatives, since its heartfelt remembrances to those injured in the
• And today is not only about remembrance but also about responsibility to carry forward that spirit of

Bills: HR1046 , SB1733 , SB1439

Keywords: Oklahoma City, terrorism, Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, memorial, remembrance, first responders, community support, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, fossil fuels, liability protection, climate change, energy independence, oil and gas

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• Mary Gates Hall, where a new memorial will remain through September as a place for reflection and remembrance
• I rise today in remembrance of Amber Nicole Thurman, Candy Miller, Ci Graham, Yoselli Barnica, Yoselli
• Today is a day of celebration because this is also a day of remembrance of countless lives that we also

Bills: HR915 , HB7401 , HB2478 , HR1381

Keywords: Holodomor, Ukraine famine, 1932-1933 famine, genocide recognition, Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, collectivization, grain confiscation, human rights, Ukraine, Ukrainian people, Russian aggression, Vladimir Putin, foreign affairs, sense of the House, commemorative resolution, historical remembrance, Soviet repression, Kremlin denial, Ukraine sovereignty

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• Islands' history in the American consciousness and enshrine the legacies, intangible articles of remembrances
• the legacies intangible<00:12:35.120><c> articles</c><00:12:35.959><c> of</c><00:12:36.480><c> remembrances
• </c> intangible articles of remembrances intangible articles of remembrances which<00:12:37.639><c> will
• chamber as well as members and staff throughout the Capitol to rise for a moment of silence and remembrance
• chamber as well as members and staff throughout the Capitol to rise for a moment of silence and remembrance

Bills: HR189 , HJR42 , HJR61 , HR191

Keywords: censure, Congress, interruption, decorum, Representative Al Green, energy conservation, appliance standards, Department of Energy, consumer products, commercial equipment, regulation disapproval, HJR61, H.J.Res. 61, Public Law 119-14, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, air pollution, hazardous air pollutants

Bills: HCR92 , HB 114 , HB561 , HB 1171 , HB1894 , HB2026 , HB2143 , HB2337 , HB2564 , HB114

Committee: House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: Tuskegee Airmen, commemoration, African American history, civil rights, military recognition, veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, defense, grants, local government, economic support, community development, health and wellness, outdoor recreation, state land use

Bills: HB2236 , HB2281 , HB2514 , HB2551 , HB2668

Committee: House Capital Budget

Keywords: housing finance, affordable housing, housing commission, state agency, financial assistance, tribal relations, government, state policy, sovereignty, federalism, HB 2514, global war on terror, GWOT, war on terror memorial, Capitol campus memorial, Washington veterans, fallen service members, military memorial, post-9/11 veterans, Iraq War

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• Senate Resolution 8670, recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
• Senate Resolution 8670, recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
• The Secretary will read: Whereas January 27 is observed annually as International Holocaust Remembrance
• Remembrance Day in the State of Washington, a day of reflection and remembrance.
• Holocaust Remembrance Day in the State of Washington, a day of reflection and remembrance for the victims

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• Speaker, I join my colleague in solemn remembrance today, standing here on behalf of the Edwards Air
• Speaker, I join my colleague in solemn remembrance today, standing here on behalf of the Edwards Air

Bills: HB2323 , HB6644 , SB629 , HB8882 , HB8881 , HB8880 , HB8879 , HB4238 , HR915 , HR826 , HB7401 , HB7396

Keywords: Big Bend National Park, land acquisition, boundary adjustment, Secretary of the Interior, conservation, housing, affordability, institutional investors, vacant properties, grants, homeownership, urban development, Holodomor, Ukraine famine, 1932-1933 famine, genocide recognition, Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin, collectivization, grain confiscation

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• Senate Resolution 15 by King, commemorating January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance
• of Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week.
• Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week.
• On International Holocaust Remembrance Day and during Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week, we honor the
• Remembrance Day as a body, we also... ...National Holocaust Remembrance Day as a body, we also are part

Bills: SJR36

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard the daily invocation, approved the previous day’s journal, and received a House message announcing passage of H.C.R. 54, which authorizes the legislature to adjourn for more than three days during a specified period. The chamber then took up several recognitions, including Senate Resolution 8 honoring Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants Advocacy Day, a recognition of the Texas A&M University System Chancellor’s Student Advisory Council, a delegation from Dimmit County, and the doctor of the day, Dr. Hosey Hinojosa. The main floor business centered on Senate Resolution 15, commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the start of Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week. Senators King, Menendez, Bettencourt, Perry, Hughes, Hinojosa, Campbell, Hall, Cook, Paxton, West, Parker, and others spoke in support, emphasizing Holocaust history, the rise of anti-Semitism, the importance of education, and solidarity with Israel. The resolution was adopted without objection, and Senator Bettencourt moved to add all senators’ names. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 17, recognizing Sexual Assault Survivors Day, with remarks focused on the prevalence of sexual violence, underreporting, support for survivors, and the need for prevention and stronger systems of response. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 14 in memory of Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy Jesse Vargas, who was killed in the line of duty, with Senators Middleton and Huffman highlighting his service and using the occasion to call for tougher measures against violent offenders. Additional resolutions SR 3, SR 4, SR 5, SR 6, SR 7, SR 11, and SR 12 were adopted together, and SR 54 granting permission for adjournment for more than three days was approved by a 31-0 roll call vote. The chamber also recognized Leadership Frisco Class No. 28 and later honored former Senator Dr. Joe J. Bernal and, upon adjournment, Sergeant Mark Allen Butler of the Navasota Police Department. The Senate adjourned until 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in memory of Deputy Vargas and Sergeant Butler.

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• Senate Resolution 15 by Senator King commemorating January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance
• We recognize January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the beginning of Texas
• Holocaust Remembrance Week.
• This year, International Holocaust Remembrance Day marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Senator King: ...On International Holocaust Remembrance Day and during Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week

Bills: SJR36 , SR8 , SR14 , SR15 , SR17 , HCR54

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• This is our caucus's most solemn resolution in recognition of Yom HaShoah Holocaust Remembrance Day.
• In recognition of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.
• This designates April 14th, 2026, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in California.
• Today, as you observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, we say never forget and never again.
• With this resolution, we honor the victims of the Holocaust, not only in remembrance, but in action.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayers and the pledge, and spent much of the early portion of the session on guest introductions recognizing visitors from Leadership Torrance, former Assembly Member Hector de la Torre, and several university presidents and academic leaders. The body then moved through routine business, including approval of the Senate journals and reading of several bills on the second reading file, before taking up gubernatorial appointments. Three appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences were confirmed: Justin Hufft, Cali Rana Singhe, and Dr. Annette Walker. The Senate also confirmed Villian Corral to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. In each case, the appointing committee recommendation was noted and roll calls were taken, with the confirmations approved by the required vote margins. On third reading, the Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 140, designating April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, with supportive remarks from several senators and advocates emphasizing research, awareness, and the lived experience of Parkinson’s disease. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 92, marking California Holocaust Memorial Day, with extensive floor statements from multiple senators on remembrance, education, antisemitism, and the importance of teaching Holocaust history. Finally, the Senate passed Assembly Bill 1389, an urgency measure ratifying a tribal-state gaming compact amendment with the Yurok Tribe; the measure and urgency clause both received unanimous support. The session concluded with committee announcements and several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including honors for coach John Bean, Cynthia Brantley Pierce, and Detective Armando “Mando” Santana. The Pro Tem then announced the next floor session and the Senate recessed.

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• Senate Resolution 8670, recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
• Senate Resolution 8670, recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
• The Secretary will read: Whereas January 27th is observed annually as International Holocaust Remembrance
• Remembrance Day in the State of Washington, a day of reflection and remembrance for the victims and
• survivors of the Holocaust.

Summary: The Senate met in a pro forma session and first suspended Rule 46 so committees could continue meeting during the session. The journal was approved, and the chamber moved through introductions and referrals, including first reading of Senate Bill 6314 and a referral adjustment sending Senate Bill 6321, which would establish the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement, to the Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development. The main floor item was Senate Resolution 8670 recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The resolution recounted the history of the Holocaust, the liberation of Auschwitz, and the ongoing problem of anti-Semitism, including a cited rise in incidents in Washington State. Senator Solomon spoke at length in support, sharing personal family history tied to Nazi persecution and warning about rising anti-Semitism and the need for vigilance, remembrance, and community support. Senator Short also spoke in support, emphasizing responsibility to prevent such atrocities and the value of education and open-mindedness. Senator Hasegawa moved that the sponsor’s remarks be spread across the journal, and the Senate agreed without objection. The resolution was then adopted by voice vote. The President recognized guests from the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Holocaust Center for Humanity in the gallery. The Senate then adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

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• This is our caucus's most solemn resolution in recognition of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day.
• This designates April 14th, 2026, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in California.
• Today, as you observe Holocaust Remembrance Day, we say never forget and never again.
• With this resolution, we honor the victims of the Holocaust, not only in remembrance, but in action.
• With this resolution, we honor the victims of the Holocaust, not only in remembrance, but in action.

Summary: The Senate opened with a quorum call, prayer, pledge, and several guest introductions recognizing visitors including Leadership Torrance participants, former Assembly Member Hector de la Torre, University of the Pacific President Christopher Callahan, and other higher education leaders. The body then approved the Senate journals and moved through the daily file and gubernatorial appointments. Three appointments to the Board of Behavioral Sciences were considered and confirmed, and a confirmation for the California Community Colleges Board of Governors was also approved. The Senate also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 140, designating April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, with members speaking about research, advocacy, and the personal impact of the disease. Senate Resolution 92, marking California Holocaust Memorial Day, drew extensive floor remarks from multiple senators emphasizing remembrance, Holocaust education, antisemitism, and the need to confront hate and denial; the resolution was adopted unanimously. On third reading, the Senate passed AB 1389, an urgency measure ratifying a tribal-state gaming compact amendment with the Yurok Tribe, with no opposition and immediate effect. The chamber also received committee announcements about upcoming meetings of the Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee and the Energy, Utilities, and Communications Committee. The session concluded with adjournment in memory motions honoring John Bean, Cynthia Brantley Pierce, and Detective Armando “Mando” Santana, each described as a significant community leader or public servant whose work and legacy were recognized by the Senate. The Pro Tem then announced the Senate would recess briefly and return for the next floor session on Thursday, April 16 at 9 a.m.