Bills: HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362, HB306, SB149, SB158, HB323, HB362

Keywords: education, patriotism, national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner, K-12 schools, constitutional amendment, public works, sealed bids, bidding requirements, procurement, public notice, newspaper advertisement, advertising failure, publisher liability, civil damages, criminal liability, awarding authority, county government, municipal government, construction contracts

Bills: HB4422, HB4117, HB4300, HB4298, HB2984, HB3344

Keywords: immigration, public assistance, legal status, food assistance, state benefits, family resource center, community support, employment services, kinship families, social connections, child care, criminal history, background checks, child safety, licensing, Oklahoma laws, advisory committees, daycare, licensed child care facility, child care subsidy

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• Spangle Banner as before, uh, the Star Spangle Banner as before, uh, the Star Spangle Banner as the
• Spangled Banner at least once per Star Spangled Banner at least once per Star Spangled Banner at least
• Spangled Banner as designated the Star Spangled Banner as designated the Star Spangled Banner as the
• Spangled Banner from stanza of the Star Spangled Banner from stanza of the Star Spangled Banner from
• Spangled Banner at least once per Star Spangled Banner at least once per Star Spangled Banner at least

Keywords: 920, all

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• May God bless our Gold Star families. May God bless our Armed Forces.
• Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight.
• Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave?
• I was supposed to sing the last verse of the Star-Spangled Banner, but I think I'm just going to tell
• The star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave o'er the land of the free. and the home of the brave.

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• May God bless our Gold Star families. May God bless our armed forces.
• early light what so proudly we hail that the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars
• Oh save us that star spangled banner. yet for the And of the free.
• I'm Of the I was supposed to sing the last verse of the Star Spangled Banner, but I think I'm just with
• And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

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• We talked about the third stanza that glorifies slavery in the Star Spangled Banner. Banner.
• That's the glorious "Star-Spangled Banner." That's what it says in the third stanza.
• > verse of the star spangle banner first verse of the star spangle banner first verse or<01:52
• Um, and I love singing the Star Spangled Banner.
• >> The Star-Spangled Banner was adopted as our national anthem.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and roll call, establishing a quorum and adopting routine motions to excuse absent senators, dispense with the prior journal, and allow bills and committee reports to be received throughout the day. The chamber also welcomed several guests, including members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and other visitors in the gallery. The Senate received multiple House messages, referring several House bills on taxation, local legislation, and the entertainment industry to committee, and concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 259 on counties and Senate Bill 228 on the Alabama Space Authority. Committee reports then advanced a number of bills, including favorable reports from Judiciary, County and Municipal Government, and Local Legislation committees, with several bills receiving substitutes or minor dissent. The Senate also re-referred Senate Bill 333 to Local Legislation, Mobile County, and Senate Bill 292 to County and Municipal Government. Members adopted several commemorative resolutions, including Senate Joint Resolutions honoring Lt. Col. Jonathan David Schultz, Honda’s 25 years of operation in Alabama, Mrs. Kelly Fischer as Alabama High School Principal of the Year, and Peggy Sers Benson on her retirement from the Alabama Board of Nursing. The Senate also adopted a Rules Committee report setting a special order calendar that included bills on ground ambulance services, counties and municipalities, solid waste collection fees, public schools, and public assistance. On the floor, the Senate passed local bills including Senate Bill 324 on Tallapoosa County, House Bill 485 on Clark County, House Bill 479 on Cusa County, House Bill 410 on Limestone County, and House Bill 412 on Limestone County. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 254 on parole, adopting an amendment offered at the request of district attorneys to clarify the Pardons and Paroles Board’s discretion, and passed the bill 26-2. The Senate also debated Senate Bill 269 on ground ambulance services, with the sponsor describing it as a pilot bill addressing reimbursement, surprise billing, reporting requirements, and “treat in place” options; Senator Stutts raised concerns that it would shift costs to a smaller group of payers and increase premiums, while the sponsor argued it could reduce unnecessary transports and save money. The transcript ends during that discussion, with no final vote on SB 269 shown.

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• So, let's say our the TAG is a two-star billet. They're paid.
• They're not paid for that two-star until they go through Senate confirmation.
• They would be paid for a two-star general. So It's a simpler bill than it was last year.

Bills: HB3043, HB3044, HB3078, HB3940, HB4117, HB3428, HB4275, HB3257, HB3901, HB4298

Keywords: HB3043, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, temporary workers, veterans affairs, Title 72, Oklahoma Personnel Act, budget reporting

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• early light, what so proudly we held at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars
• Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
• whose broad stripes and bright stars whose broad stripes and bright stars through<00:13:21.360><
• Oh,<00:14:02.480> say<00:14:03.760> does<00:14:04.480> that<00:14:05.360> star
• <00:14:06.399> spangled Oh, say does that star spangled Oh, say does that star spangled B

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with the pledge of allegiance led by Minority Leader Caldwell, followed by a performance of the national anthem by Kristen Cand, a guest of Assistant Minority Leader Winter. The clerk then called the roll and a quorum was established, with several members noted as excused. Representative Slaugh, a new legislator, briefly joked about being put on the spot before moving approval of the journal from the previous day; the motion was adopted. The Speaker announced that the chamber would soon host a joint session to hear a message from Governor Polis under Senate Joint Resolution 2. A committee to escort the governor was named as Representatives Martinez, Smith, and Bottoms. The Majority Leader then instructed members to wear orange lanyards provided by State Patrol as an additional form of identification for the joint session, and explained that the House would recess for a security sweep of the chamber and gallery. The House agreed to stand in recess until after the joint session, with members asked to return by 10:45 a.m. wearing the lanyards. No legislation was debated or voted on beyond approval of the journal and the recess motion.

Transcript Highlights:

• We have another bill on here by the Star Spangled Banner coming up somewhere on one of these agendas.
• We have another bill on here by the Star Spangled Banner coming up somewhere on one of these agendas.
• We have another bill on here by the Star Spangled Banner coming up somewhere on one of these agendas.
• We have another bill on here by the Star Spangled Banner coming up somewhere on one of these agendas.

Bills: HB2, HB163, SB326, HB17, HB363, HB2, HB163, SB326, HB17, HB363, SB333

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, income tax, research expenditures, economic development, tax deductions, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Alabama tax law, sheriff, credit card, debit card, financial procedures, Jackson County, purchasing authority, HB17, Alabama Squat Truck Law, squat truck

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• What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars through
• What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars through
• Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave? Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave?

Summary: The Florida House convened for the opening day of the 2025 regular session with prayer, moments of silence honoring Senator Geraldine Thompson and Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem. The chamber recognized Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz as law enforcement officer of the day, approved the journal, and welcomed state officials, Supreme Court justices, former House speakers, former legislative leaders, former members, and Speaker Perez’s family. Speaker Daniel Perez delivered opening remarks focused on making the House a more engaged and dynamic chamber, emphasizing substantive reforms, strong committee work, and accountability in government. He highlighted property insurance as a major issue, noting concerns about undisclosed reports and directing the insurance and banking subcommittee to hold hearings with subpoena power and outside experts. He also called for attention to housing, health care, public education, public safety, and budget savings, urging members to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse and to find recurring spending cuts. The House received Governor Ron DeSantis’s request to address a joint session on March 4 at 11 a.m. and adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 1294, which authorized the House and Senate to meet in joint session for that purpose. Upon adoption of the resolution, HCR 1289 was laid on the table. The House then adjourned to allow for committee and subcommittee meetings and to reconvene for the joint session later that morning.

Transcript Highlights:

• Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sers, Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Shy, Simpson, Smith, Sorrels, Styhagen, Standard, Star
• 12:38.320> Standard, Smith, Sorrels, Styhagen, Standard, Smith, Sorrels, Styhagen, Standard, Star
• Stringer,<00:12:39.839> Stubs,<00:12:40.720> Tilman,<00:12:41.279> Travis, Star
• , Stringer, Stubs, Tilman, Travis, Star, Stringer, Stubs, Tilman, Travis, Treadway,<00:12:43.040>
• Purple Star Schools, Vinemont Middle, Purple Star Schools, Vinemont Middle, West<02:34:44.800> Point

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We just got off the floor at 11:25, so today in 1931 we adopted the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled
• bills today, and the first one is Senator Ric, file 1979. 1931 we adopted the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled
• I heard you mention earlier the Star Spangled Banner, right?
• Spangled<00:32:42.120> Banner<00:32:42.600> right<00:32:43.960> and Star Spangled
• Banner right and Star Spangled Banner right and initially<00:32:46.840> you<00:32:47.039>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I guess you could take that from the Star Spangled Banner and talk about Fort McHenry if that's what
• I think we do agree it's taken from the Star Spangled Banner. And I appreciate that explanation.
• My question is, as we're talking about the Star Spangled Banner, were you aware that in the Star Spangled
• Banner, there's also a verse that says no refuge could...
• Did you know that that same Star Spangled Banner has very offensive language in it as it relates to slaves

Bills: HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HB1370, SB2154, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1099, HJR1100, HB3021, SB893, SB206, SB248, SB259, SB423, SB563, SB604, SB633, HJR1077, SB667, SB1224, SB1257, SB1264, SB1319, SB1360, SB1437, SB1531, SB1543, SB1806, HB3004, SB1572, HB4342, SB1618, SB2, SB237, SB1632, SB1687, SB1726, SB1859, SB1894, SB1461, HB4432, SB1948, SB1589, SJR52, SR46, HCR1030, SB2071, SB2182, SB1451, HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1096, HJR1099, HJR1100, SB2185, SB893, HB3021, SR46, SB206, SB237, SB248, SB259, SB423, SB563, SB604, SB625, SB633, SB667, SB1224, SB1257, SB1264, SB1319, SB1360, SB1378, SB1437, SB1531, SB1543, SB1572, SB1618, SB1632, SB1687, SB1726, SB1806, SB1859, SB1894, SB1948, SB2071, SJR52, HB1370, HJR1077, SB2, SB1451, SB2182, HCR1030

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:

• early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars
• Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave."
• Oh,<00:03:56.000> say<00:03:56.879> does<00:03:57.599> that<00:03:58.319> star
• spangled<00:04:02.239> yet way<00:04:06.239> for<00:04:06.720> the way for

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• singing] But so proud we at the twilight [singing] lasting whose broad stripes in bright [singing] stars
• [singing] O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the
• <00:15:30.800> say<00:15:31.920> does<00:15:32.720> that<00:15:33.600> star
• <00:15:34.399> spangle Oh, [singing] say does that star spangle Oh, [singing] say does that
• star spangle Ber<00:15:37.600> yet<00:15:37.970> [singing] or<00:15:44.880> the

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 30 January, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, heard an invocation from Pastor Joe Thrasher, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A national anthem was performed by Audrey Mapier, who was also recognized as a page for Senator Frazier. The chamber then dispensed with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill and resolution titles, and there were no messages or petitions. During the calendar, the Senate repeatedly took up items by motion to “pass and retain” across a long list of bills and resolutions, effectively postponing consideration of those measures. No substantive debate on individual bills was recorded in this segment. The body also recognized several guests in the gallery, including the pastor’s family, a newly appointed member of the State Cosmetology Board, and family members of senators. Multiple committee meeting announcements were made for later that day and for Monday, including Appropriations, Agriculture, Business and Financial Institutions, Medicaid, Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, Finance, Corrections, Universities and Colleges, Environmental Protection, Judiciary Division A and B, Tourism, Energy, Education, Highways and Transportation, Public Property, Municipalities, Economic and Workforce Development, and Ports and Marine Resources. Senators also requested that the chamber adjourn in memory of several individuals, including Miss Judy Fry, Rico Varnado, Pastor Ivon Lewis, and former state trooper and reverend David Ard. The Senate then voted to stand in recess until the last committee report is filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until Monday at 1 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars through
• Oh, say does that star-spangled... Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave?

Summary: The Florida House convened for the opening day of the 2025 regular session with prayer, moments of silence honoring Senator Geraldine Thompson and Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a quorum call, presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. The chamber also recognized Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz as law enforcement officer of the day and approved the journal. Numerous guests were introduced, including members of the Florida Cabinet, Supreme Court justices, former House speakers, former legislative leaders, former members, and Speaker Perez’s family. Speaker Daniel Perez delivered the opening address, emphasizing that the session should focus on meaningful reforms, strong committee work, and bipartisan engagement rather than personal priorities. He highlighted property insurance as a major issue and said the insurance and banking subcommittee would investigate possible misconduct by insurers, including the use of subpoenas, sworn testimony, and outside experts. He also pointed to housing, health care, public education, public safety, government accountability, and budget savings as key areas for legislative work. The House received a letter from Governor Ron DeSantis requesting a joint session on March 4 at 11 a.m. for the State of the State address. The chamber adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 1294 to authorize the joint session, and the related House concurrent resolution was laid on the table. The House then adjourned to conduct committee and other business and to reconvene for the joint session at 11 a.m. or upon call of the Speaker.

Transcript Highlights:

• early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars
• Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• What so proudly we hail hath the twilight, less gleaming, who's brought stripes and bright stars through
• Oh, see does that star spangle banner yet, yet.
• Or banner yet wave, or the land of the land of the free.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so
• Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Transcript Highlights:

• Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were
• Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave ♪ Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave ♪ ♪