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

Transcript Highlights:

• Pro-Palestinian protests are spreading and becoming increasingly disruptive.
• One protester was seen carrying a Hamas flag. This movement is mushrooming. We are Hamas!
• Protesters tore down our flags. Shredding them and hanging them from trees and lampposts.
• that these anti-Israel, pro-Hamas, anti-Semitic protests that the tents all match?
• Are you aware of anyone who has been indicted for funding these protests? I am not.

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: anti-Semitism, hate crimes, college campuses, civil rights, public safety, protests, intimidation

Summary: The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.

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• I think, and you know that I support peaceful protest.
• At some point there will be people in the streets peacefully protesting with signs with impeachment on
• ><02:55:18.800><c> at</c><02:55:19.000><c> some</c><02:55:19.319><c> point</c> I support peaceful protest
• at some point I support peaceful protest at some point there<02:55:20.359><c> will</c><02:55:20.600>
• </c><02:55:24.600><c> with</c> peacefully protesting with peacefully protesting with signs<02:55:26.720

Bills: HR26

Keywords: domestic terrorism, Antifa, law enforcement, criminal activity, violent protests, political ideology, federal response, socio-political conflict

Bills: HB24 , HB950 , HB 1228 , HB24

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, municipal services, annexation, disannexation, zoning regulations, full municipal services, municipal obligations, landowner rights, service provision, groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management

Transcript Highlights:

• Commercial protests, this also happens in many residential protests.
• , not by reshaping an equity protest into something else. that is not.
• highlighted is the reason for protest so they're used to be two separate boxes on the protest form one
• if you wanted to protest market value you and one if you wanted to protest unequal appraisal. sometimes
• We have 1% of our... protests that go to lawsuits.

Bills: HB1952 , HB3258 , HB3524 , HB3851 , HB4478 , HB4613 , HB4703 , HB4742 , HB4744 , HB4809 , HB4864

Committee: House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Keywords: county appraisal district, board of directors, governance, taxing units, public representation, penalty, property report, taxation, timely filing, chief appraiser, appraisal district, ad valorem tax, property appraisal, tax protests, unequal appraisal, property rights, property tax, public employees, protest leave, appraisal review board

Bills: HB24 , HB2015 , HB2149 , HB2559 , HB2701 , HB2797 , HB3172 , HB24

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill maintains protections for property owners by continuing to allow for a protest mechanism.
• This would raise that threshold to 60% to make a protest.
• That's in the case of someone protesting who is outside the boundaries of that. ...property.
• Property protested so that this would not...
• The 20% and the 60% are the protests of the property owners. The three-fourths is the City Council.

Bills: HB24 , HB2015 , HB2149 , HB2559 , HB2701 , HB2797 , HB3172 , HB24

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan

Bills: HB236 , HB236

Committee: House Baldwin County Legislation

Keywords: HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem, supplemental compensation, county board, ad valorem tax, property tax appeal, tax assessment, mileage reimbursement, Consumer Price Index, CPI adjustment, local legislation, equalization board, taxpayer protests, property inspection, county revenue, education appropriations, supplemental appropriation, Education Trust Fund

Transcript Highlights:

• were killed by Iranian security forces during crackdowns.
• Innocent protesters were killed by Iranian security forces during crackdowns over the past several days
• Let me be clear: this is genocide of the Iranian people.
• And whereas Iranian women, men, and children deserve to live.
• or, you know, protesting his arrest, they took her into...

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and approval of the journal. The chamber then recognized several guest groups and proclamations, including Alzheimer’s Association advocates, Arizona Society of CPAs members, the Arizona Airports Association, and students from Onyose Day Academy. A proclamation was read declaring January 26, 2006, as Arizona Aviation Day, highlighting the economic and public-safety importance of Arizona’s aviation sector and its airports. The bulk of the meeting consisted of points of personal privilege and floor statements, many focused on condemning recent deaths and injuries involving federal immigration enforcement actions in Arizona and other states. Senators called for investigations, transparency, due process, and an end to what they described as excessive force and warrantless enforcement. One senator also read a resolution supporting human rights and the people of Iran, condemning state violence and supporting secular protections and international accountability. The chamber also handled routine business, including gubernatorial nominations, which were referred to the appropriate committees, and the introduction and first reading of numerous bills and resolutions covering topics such as taxes, education, immigration, elections, health care, water, labor, housing, firearms, and appropriations. After committee announcements, the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn and recessed/adjourned until Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• were killed by Iranian security forces during crackdowns. ...innocent protesters were killed by Iranian
• Let me be clear: this is genocide of the Iranian people.
• Let me be clear: this is genocide of the Iranian people, an affront to the God-given dignity of every
• And whereas Iranian women, men, and children deserve to live. ...with violence.
• or, you know, protesting his arrest, they took her into... ...protesting meaning, why are you doing this

Transcript Highlights:

• Speaker, I rise to address the ongoing protests in Iran.
• But the Iranian people are not backing down, and they deserve the right to protest for change.
• SPEAKER, I RISE TO ADDRESS THE ONGOING PROTESTS IN IRAN.
• BUT THE IRANIAN PEOPLE ARE NOT BACKING DOWN AND THEY DESERVE THE RIGHT TO PROTEST FOR CHANGE.
• And they reminded me in some ways that the civil rights protests from back in that era, the protests

Bills: HB5764 , HB5763 , HB1663 , HR659 , HB5784 , HB5788 , HB3496

Keywords: AI for Main Street Act, artificial intelligence, small business, small business development centers, SBDC, Small Business Act, business technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data protection, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, business training, entrepreneurship, technology adoption, AI literacy, outreach, main street businesses, Main Street Parity Act, Small Business Investment Act of 1958

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Iran is believed to have died in Iranian Iran is believed to have died in Iranian prison,<00:15:
• on behalf of the Iranian regime.
• Destroy the Iranian missile threat, sinking the Iranian navy, and by personally ending the Iranian nuclear
• </c> targeted by Iranian drones. targeted by Iranian drones.
• . during the recent protests.

Bills: HCR38 , HR1099 , HR1100 , HB6472 , SB723 , HR1095

Keywords: military action, war powers, Iran, foreign relations, congressional authority, terrorism, national security, military, Middle East, nuclear program, U.S. policy, sexual harassment, ethics, House of Representatives, transparency, investigation, education, tuition, territorial residents, in-state tuition

Bills: SB1477 , SB1480 , SB1593 , SB1633 , SB1670 , SB1725 , SB1726 , SB1735 , SB1632

Committee: House Postsecondary Education

Keywords: education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules

Transcript Highlights:

• House Resolution 59, Representative Gberg, a resolution expressing support for Iranian protesters who
• are resisting the oppressive Iranian regime.
• </c> expressing support for Iranian expressing support for Iranian protesters<01:13:04.960><c> who</c
• resisting the protesters who are resisting the oppressive<01:13:06.640><c> Iranian</c><01:13:07.280>
• And House oppressive Iranian regime.

Transcript Highlights:

• At for marches, parades, or protests.
• ,</c> story of how women marched, protested, story of how women marched, protested, and<00:35:40.400>
• Iranian IRGC seize Panamanian tanker. Uh, Iranian uh Marshall Islands-flag tanker.
• Iranian IRGC sees That's the name of it. Iranian IRGC sees Panamanium<03:19:42.720><c> tanker.
• </c> Iranian uh Marshall Islands flag tanker. Iranian uh Marshall Islands flag tanker.

Bills: HR1300 , HB2616 , HB1993 , HCR86 , SB1003 , SB2393 , HB5317 , HB4544 , HB3234 , HR1299

Keywords: H.Res. 1300, HR1300, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, veterans affairs, VA, NICS, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, firearms background check, gun control, veteran privacy, Department of Justice, disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, DIC, veterans benefits, Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, National Mall, House procedure, floor consideration

Transcript Highlights:

• They have the blood of tens of thousands of Iranians on their hands and have oppressed women.
• </c><02:26:28.960><c> They</c><02:26:29.280><c> have</c> against the Iranian people.
• They have against the Iranian people.
• It truly feels like we are glossing over the humanity of Iranians.
• </c> the humanity of Iranians. the humanity of Iranians.

Transcript Highlights:

• Among them is Artemis Kim Zade, an Iranian woman who fled Iran after converting to Christianity, a crime
• Artemis is one of 10 Iranian Christians, including three children, who are detained in Panama.
• woman who fled Iran after Iranian woman who fled Iran after converting<00:05:35.000><c> to</c><00:05
• </c> lipstick Artemis is one of 10 Iranian lipstick Artemis is one of 10 Iranian Christians<00:06:06.039
• American Democrat ever elected Iranian American Democrat ever elected to<00:07:15.800><c> congress</

Bills: HR758 , HR856 , HR153 , HR872 , HB1515

Keywords: fencing, youth development, underserved communities, athletics, Peter Westbrook, scholarships, academic achievement, SNAP, nutrition assistance, contingency funds, government shutdown, hunger prevention, vulnerable populations, federal funding, condolences, aviation safety, transportation disaster, victims support, first responders, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Transcript Highlights:

• We hope that this new year will bring the Iranian people and people in the region peace and freedom that
• And as millions of Iranians protest for freedom and basic human rights, we recognize that the ongoing
• I'm proud to represent Tarangeles and Persian Square, the heart of the Iranian diaspora in America.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, with opening prayer and pledge, followed by a series of guest introductions recognizing Nevada County search and rescue volunteers, a Canadian delegation, Oakland High School Public Health Academy students, Claremont McKenna College students, St. Edward’s Parish School students, and others. The body also approved several procedural motions, including re-referrals of bills to committees and permission for committees to notice bills pending re-referral. On the floor file, the Assembly adopted ACR 152 designating March 2026 as American Red Cross Month, with remarks praising Red Cross disaster relief, blood supply, and training work. It also adopted HR 90 celebrating No-Ruz, the Persian New Year, with members noting its themes of renewal and resilience amid conflict affecting Iranian communities. Later, ACR 141 recognizing Visak Day was adopted, honoring the Buddha’s birth and teachings on peace, compassion, and balance. Each of these resolutions received numerous co-authors before voice vote adoption. The Assembly also passed AB 1844, which updates the Judges’ Retirement System 2 to allow judges to designate non-spouse beneficiaries for survivor retirement benefits and extend protections to vested judges. On the consent calendar, AB 1948 relating to firearms and several resolutions, including HR 94 on Major League Baseball Opening Day 2026 and Senate concurrent resolutions, were adopted, with AB 1948 passing 60-0. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Caitlin Katie Mardellett and a motion to adjourn for spring recess until April 6.

Transcript Highlights:

• We hope that this new year will bring the Iranian people and people in the region peace and freedom that
• And as millions of Iranians protest for freedom and basic human rights, we recognize that the ongoing
• I'm proud to represent Tarangeles and Persian Square, the heart of the Iranian diaspora in America.

Bills: HB589 , HB591 , HB609 , HB614 , SB57 , SB280 , SB332 , HB589 , HB591 , HB609 , HB614 , SB57 , SB280 , SB332 , HB627

Committee: House Ways and Means General Fund

Keywords: Jefferson County, building regulations, zoning, public health, building commissioner, permits, construction, land use, county tax, lodging tax, Henry County, transient accommodations, hospitality industry, local act, sheriff, sheriff's office, task force, abandoned property, stolen property, unclaimed property