Video & Transcript Research : 'Juneteenth'
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NV
Transcript Highlights:
- And then thirdly, we also have an amendment that will also create a Juneteenth commission.
- around Juneteenth at the state level after 2023, when we passed and the governor signed the Juneteenth
- We already know there's pretty much only one city down south that's annually investing in Juneteenth,
- And formalize what they're doing around Juneteenth, and that's really what this is doing.
- So will you help me in the bill where I see section 1.6, where the Juneteenth commission is described
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 17th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- , it just seeks to expand the times of year when fireworks can be sold to the public to include Juneteenth
- Juneteenth is a time of celebration among the African-American community. and all Galvestonians that
- It is a very proud moment to be able to represent Galveston as the birthplace of Juneteenth, and I urge
- Juneteenth is not just remembered, it's felt in every resilient wave that comes to shore. and every brick
- It is where freedom's first message took hold on our island. and it really becomes alive during Juneteenth
Keywords:
law enforcement, sheriff, constable, contracts, county governance, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales, seasonal fireworks sales, Fourth of July, Independence Day
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity (7-29-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGLd6CvGMIM, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00:05 – Roll Call Attendance
00:01:20 – Approval of June Minutes
00:01:40 – Searching for Kentucky’s Juneteenth
00:22:25 – Discussion on Elementary Education: The Promise Academy at William Wells Brown, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (6-19-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UInmrXeVPlE, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:01:35 – Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
00:02:40 – Roll Call Attendance
00:03:50 – Juneteenth
00:08:20 – Recognition of Distinguished Soldier
00:17:55 – Kentucky Community and Technical College System Veterans’ Programs
00:36:42 – Boyd County Sheriff’s Office: Emergency Communication Capabilities, Challenges, and the Compass Program
01:00:20 – First Responder Workman’s Compensation Eligibility for Psychological Injuries, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 19th, 2025
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so... well, tell us... well, he told us about the Juneteenth holiday, so go ahead and...
- However, this amendment would actually make Juneteenth a standalone state holiday. So, um... on...
- as a state... ...1975 to add Juneteenth as a state holiday.
- I do... ...Juneteenth its own separate holiday.
- Al is to make Juneteenth a state holiday in my district.
Keywords:
board governance, occupational licensing, Sunset Law, public accountability, training requirements, state holidays, Juneteenth, Rosa Parks Day, Alabama law, public observance, public works, sealed bids, bidding notice, advertising requirements, newspaper of general circulation, centralized website, electronic mail, U.S. mail, state procurement, county procurement
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's Juneteenth fireworks. OK, then we skip over.
Bills:
HB 148, HB 334, HB 554, HB 762, HB 1520, HB 1593, HB 3526, HB 3810, HB 5092, SB 2215, HB 2607
Keywords:
family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 4th, 2026
County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, educational intervention, State Superintendent, local boards of education, subpoena, accountability, state control, electric vehicles, registrations, license tax, public transportation, funding infrastructure, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Fireworks on Juneteenth? I love this idea.
Keywords:
family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's Juneteenth fireworks. Okay, then we skip over. No, this is fireworks. It's okay, Robert.
Keywords:
HB 148, Texas Education Code, Texas Education Agency, TEA, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, automated scoring, constructed response, open-ended answers, student assessments, state testing, standardized tests, public schools, education policy, assessment instruments, school accountability, test scoring, 2026-2027 school year, family leave
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Keywords:
illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HCR 6 designates Galveston as the official Juneteenth Capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in
- I'm here to express our strong support for HCR 6 that would designate Galveston as the official Juneteenth
- member Sharon Lewis, unable to be here today, has been leading outstanding efforts to establish a Juneteenth
- Recognizing Juneteenth as a federal and state holiday distinguishes this historic event and is a great
- HCR 6 profoundly honors and recognizes the City of Galveston as the birthplace of the Juneteenth event
Bills:
SB2959, HB3096, HCR29, HCR56, HCR12, HCR55, HCR74, HCR78, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6, HCR50, HCR107, HCR80, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR75, HCR93
Keywords:
firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and took up a series of pending resolutions, bills, and the local uncontested calendar. The committee first reported HCR 80 favorably and placed it on the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar. It then heard and approved several commemorative resolutions, including HCR 12 designating September as Deaf Awareness Month for 10 years, HCR 55 reaffirming Poteet as the Strawberry Capital of Texas, HCR 56 designating May as NEC and Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and HB 3096 creating Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17. Each of these measures was reported favorably to the full Senate, with no opposition in testimony except HB 3096, which included supportive testimony from Tara Duval describing the needs of individuals with profound autism and their families.
The committee also approved HCR 58 redesignating Dripping Springs as the Wedding Capital of Texas, SB 2959 designating August as Firearm Safety Month, HCR 74 naming Carthage the Country Music Capital of Texas, HCR 78 establishing Lone Star Santa’s Charities Day, HCR 116 redesignating Brownsville as the Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley, and HCR 117 designating Port Aransas as the Fishing Capital of Texas. SB 2959 drew supportive testimony from Stephen Price, who emphasized gun safety, suicide prevention, and public awareness, while other measures received no public testimony. All were reported favorably and recommended for the May 9 local and uncontested calendar.
Later, the committee approved HCR 6 naming Galveston the Juneteenth Capital of Texas, HCR 50 naming Galveston the Mardi Gras Capital of Texas, HCR 107 making the Texas Almanac the official State Book of Texas, HCR 70 designating Jim Hogg County as the Vaquero Capital of Texas, HCR 71 recognizing LaSalle County for wild hog hunting and related traditions, and HCR 29 designating April as Counseling Awareness Month. HCR 6 received testimony from a Galveston city representative in support of the Juneteenth designation, and HCR 29 received testimony from the Texas Counseling Association supporting recognition of counselors. Finally, the committee certified the May 9, 2025 local and uncontested calendar after removing 32 bills for reasons including penalties, fiscal notes, or opposition, specifically noting SB 317 was removed due to criminal and civil penalties, and then recessed.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 29th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 165 adds Juneteenth as a state holiday.
- And Juneteenth in which... ...Jefferson Davis and Juneteenth in which employees would select.
- It makes Juneteenth a holiday for me. This is a constituent-driven issue.
- On the notion of my constituents, I will just add the three of my constituents here with the Juneteenth
- So just in my journey on this, you have to keep in mind that, you know, Juneteenth 1865, three months
Keywords:
liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, building codes, standardization
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Juneteenth is not only Texas history, but it's Galveston's history.
- But Galveston is not just the birthplace of Juneteenth; it's a living legacy of Juneteenth.
- This was the birthplace of Juneteenth.
- Why do we celebrate Juneteenth?
- part of our Juneteenth story, it's also about freedom.
Bills:
HB1397, HB1886, HB3088, HB4187, HB4229, HB4230, HB5032, HCR6, HCR34, HCR50, HCR55, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR74, HCR75, HCR80, HCR86, HCR93, HCR100, HCR107, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6
Keywords:
Texas Constitution, Declaration of Independence, victory or death letter, display, historic preservation, lifeguard requirements, public beaches, municipalities, county regulations, exemptions, Parks and Wildlife, procurement, goods and services, revenue generation, Texas legislature, historical preservation, Texas Historical Commission, fees, nonprofit organizations, fundraising
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Happy Juneteenth.
- I had somebody ask me yesterday at a concert we threw outside the Capitol for Juneteenth what Juneteenth
- I had somebody ask me yesterday at a concert we threw outside the Capitol for Juneteenth what Juneteenth
- I had somebody ask me yesterday at a concert we threw outside the Capitol for Juneteenth what Juneteenth
- And that's where I learned of Juneteenth.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Happy Juneteenth.
- I had somebody ask me yesterday at a concert we threw outside the Capitol for Juneteenth what Juneteenth
- I had somebody ask me yesterday at a concert we threw outside the Capitol for Juneteenth what Juneteenth
- And that's where I learned of Juneteenth.
- And then we celebrated Juneteenth. And then we celebrated Juneteenth when all folks were free.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and recognized several guests and honorees, including CAUSE leadership academy participants, retiring FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, a Capitol intern, environmental leaders celebrating Black Conservation Week, family members of members, and NASA astronaut Captain Victor Glover Jr. The body also took up a number of routine file items and committee referral requests, with several bills referred to committees by unanimous consent and multiple items passed or retained on file.
The main floor debate centered on ACR 214, the Juneteenth resolution. Members from the Black Caucus and other caucuses spoke in support, describing Juneteenth as both a celebration of emancipation and a reminder that freedom and equality remain unfinished work. Speakers emphasized Black history, civil rights, solidarity across communities, and ongoing issues such as education, housing, health, incarceration, and economic inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 coauthors were added.
The Assembly also considered AB 2285 on blockchain staking and crypto regulation. The author argued the bill would provide consumer protections and clear rules for banks, credit unions, and crypto exchanges, while an opponent warned it could weaken securities oversight and consumer safeguards. The bill passed 45-1, and the author requested immediate transmission to the Senate. Later, SB 1036 on mitigation fee credits for redevelopment passed 55-0 after brief support for clarifying fee rules and reducing duplicative costs.
The chamber then adopted the second-day consent calendar, including resolutions for Women’s Equality Day and the International Day of Yoga, along with several Senate bills, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Assembly announced it would not meet on Friday, June 19, would reconvene Monday, June 22 at 1 p.m., and then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And others relative to Juneteenth. Assemblymember Gibson, you are recognized.
- Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday and acknowledgment.
- Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone.
- Day, Black History Month, and Juneteenth.
- In 60 years, we've been celebrating Juneteenth.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 18th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 16th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2021, Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday and acknowledgement.
- Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone.
- Day, Black History Month, and Juneteenth.
- Day, Black History Month, and Juneteenth.
- That is why Juneteenth is a holiday.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer, a Father’s Day reflection, and a moment of silence for the victims of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting. Members then moved through guest introductions recognizing student legislative programs, Black conservation leaders, interns, and first responders, including an off-duty firefighter who saved a driver’s life. The chamber also heard multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes, most notably for former Senator and Los Angeles Councilman Nate Holden, whose civil rights and housing discrimination work was highlighted, along with tributes to Stephen Golden Kranz, Emily Carpenter, and Doug Kranwinkel.
On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 90, Assembly Member Gibson’s resolution recognizing Juneteenth. The measure drew strong support from multiple caucuses, including the Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women’s, and AAPI caucuses, with members emphasizing Juneteenth’s historical significance, the legacy of slavery, and the continuing need to combat racism and inequality. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added.
The Assembly also adopted ACR 92, Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez’s resolution declaring June 2025 as Electronic Dance Music Month in California. Supporters described EDM as a cultural and economic force rooted in diverse communities and praised its values of inclusion and unity; the resolution received 65 co-authors and passed by voice vote. Finally, HR 45, Assembly Member Castillo’s resolution for Animal Rights Awareness Week, was adopted by voice vote after 55 co-authors were added, with the author and a guest from Sierra Pacific Fur Babies speaking about animal rescue and welfare work. The session ended with announcements and adjournment until June 19.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But Galveston is not just the birthplace for Juneteenth. It's a living legacy of Juneteenth.
- This was the birthplace of Juneteenth.
- And as the resolution affirms, Galveston is more than where Juneteenth began.
- On Juneteenth, he resides in Galveston County.
- Why do we celebrate Juneteenth?
Bills:
HCR6
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HCR 6 designates Galveston as the Juneteenth capital of Texas for a 10-year period ending in 2035.
- here to to express our strong support for HCR 6 that would designate Galveston as the official Juneteenth
- Councilmember Sharon Lewis, unable to be here today, has been leading outstanding efforts to establish a Juneteenth
- An absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property, recognizing Juneteenth as a federal and
- It profoundly honors and recognizes the city of Galveston as the birthplace of the Juneteenth event,
Bills:
SB2959, HB3096, HCR29, HCR56, HCR12, HCR55, HCR74, HCR78, HCR116, HCR117, HCR6, HCR50, HCR107, HCR80, HCR58, HCR70, HCR71, HCR72, HCR75, HCR93, HCR12, HCR6
Keywords:
firearm safety, awareness month, public safety, responsible ownership, storage, recreational use, profound autism, awareness day, caregiver, disabilities, support, counseling, mental health, awareness, support services, community health, necrotizing enterocolitis, premature infants, breastfeeding, health awareness