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Transcript Highlights:
  • powerful economic engines creating local jobs, drawing tourism. dollars and earning an international recognition
  • legacy of premier bootmaking is an undeniable example of this. one that is deeply woven into Texas culture
  • and resolutions officially recognizing our boot making. excellence and its role in preserving Texas culture
  • services. are not separately funded by the state since the repeal of the GT allotment in 2021, making recognition
  • Districts can choose how to observe the week through assemblies, showcases, newsletters. or other recognitions
Bills: SB2053, SCR19, SCR23, SCR29
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 4th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • McAllen celebrates his culture with events like the McAllen Holiday Parade.
  • Thank you, Senator Nichols, for the recognition.
  • Chair recognizes Senator Hall for recognition. Thank you, Mr. President. Mr.
  • We're proud of you. 511 Chair recognizes Senator Perry for a recognition. Thank you, Mr.
  • Chair recognizes Senator Menendez for recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SR19, SR27, SR30, SR32, SCR11
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 27th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 27th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • celebration of Black History Month in February 2025 provides an opportunity to recognize the rich cultural
  • He sought a means of educating all U.S. citizens about African-American culture and engendering pride
  • But. in recognition of what African-Americans have done in the state of Texas. I apologize.
  • In recognition of what they've done in the state of Texas. state of Texas, we ought to make certain that
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration May 7th, 2025

Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Through his advocacy, it becomes clear that there is a need for broader recognition and awareness of
  • Brownsville's focus on creating a bike-friendly environment helped it earn a Culture of Health Prize
  • Jim Hogg County holds no formal or official state designation that acknowledges its rich cultural and
  • This resolution would give the county statewide recognition.
  • This resolution would give the county statewide recognition for its economic and cultural contributions
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.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 18, 2026 @ 10:30 AM HST

Culture & Arts

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  • This establishes the office of community culture and innovation within the State Foundation on Culture
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  • to their cultural heritage and so on. to their cultural heritage and so on.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2603 SD1, which would designate the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the state symphony orchestra, require annual reports to the legislature, and appropriate funds. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the orchestra, the Hawaii Youth Symphony, the Hawaii Arts Alliance, business and arts groups, and many individuals. Supporters emphasized the orchestra’s cultural value, its role in inspiring youth and supporting arts education, and its broader community impact. No opposition or questions were raised, and the chair offered praise for the level of public engagement around the measure. The committee then took up SB 3007 SD2, relating to culture and the arts, which would create an Office of Community Culture and Innovation within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, require annual reporting, appropriate funds, and establish a Community and Cultural Partnerships Program. The Attorney General’s office warned that section four, which separately funds preservation and relocation of artwork from Aloha Stadium, may be non-germane and should be moved to a separate bill; it also suggested the office would be more properly placed under DAGS rather than SFCA. SFCA Director Karen Ewald testified with concerns about added costs, staffing burdens, and the need for earlier communication, while also saying the agency could support the work if properly coordinated. Opposition testimony argued the bill was duplicative or unnecessary, while supporters, including Governor Abercrombie and Dean Sakamoto, said it would help communities, especially Chinatown, and could support planning and cultural revitalization. The chair noted roughly eight opposition testimonies and five in support, and questioned witnesses about coordination and the cost of relocating the Aloha Stadium artwork, which Ewald estimated could cost at least $1.2 million. The AG’s office said removing section four would substantially reduce legal risk. Finally, the committee heard SB 3019 SD2, a consumer protection measure that would cap ticket resale prices at no more than $3 above the original price for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to adopt enforcement rules and fines. The Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill, arguing it would strain limited enforcement resources, push sales to less regulated channels, and likely eliminate the protections offered by established secondary platforms. Chamber of Progress also opposed the bill, saying price caps would encourage black-market sales, scams, and fraud, and that resale markets serve legitimate consumer needs. In support, the National Independent Venue Association backed the measure, though the remainder of its testimony was not fully captured in the transcript excerpt.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 8th, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • It brings national recognition to our area.
  • The Naya Cultural Center is devoted to celebrating African American history, art, and culture. and culture
  • culture and fabric of our state.
  • It's more than a brand; it's part of Texas culture.
  • The fishing industry and culture contribute significantly to the economy.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WLA Public Hearing 02-04-2026

Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Transcript Highlights:
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Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2603, which would designate the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the state orchestra of Hawaii. Testimony was uniformly supportive from the Attorney General’s office, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Retail Merchants of Hawaii, Hawaii Youth Symphony, the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association, and others. Supporters emphasized the bill’s value to arts education, cultural vitality, and the visitor economy. The chair noted there were also many written testimonies submitted, and the bill was left without questions or action in the excerpt. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2083, which would create a state-owned historic properties preservation plan working group within DNR. The State Historic Preservation Division supported the bill and said it would help create a statewide database and better planning for state-owned historic properties, while noting its current review work is reactive and project-by-project. The committee asked about duplication and existing consultation processes; SHPD said it already reviews state projects under existing law and has in-house architectural staff. The measure was then set aside after brief discussion, with no vote shown in the excerpt. Next was Senate Bill 2341, which would authorize phased review of certain private-property projects and change SHPD’s review deadlines. SHPD and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the bill, saying it could encourage more proactive, programmatic review and that the current average review time for simple projects is about 56 days. Several opponents, including Sierra Club of Hawaii, Bianca Isaki, Malama Kane Lua, and Tara Roas, argued phased review would delay projects, create conflict, and weaken historic preservation protections, especially for iwi kūpuna and burial sites. Committee members raised concerns about whether the bill conflicted with prior court decisions and asked SHPD for its view; SHPD said it was not a legal question for them and suggested a programmatic alternative. The bill was not voted on in the excerpt. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 2306 on administrative fees for the Bureau of Conveyances. HGEA opposed the measure, focusing on a provision allowing the special fund to be used for qualified contractors, while the Bureau of Conveyances supported the bill as a fee correction that would equalize recording fees between systems. The bureau said specialized technical work sometimes requires outside contracting and that it could consider a contract period; the chair and members discussed the HGEA concern and asked whether the issue could be addressed. No final action was shown in the excerpt.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 19th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The rich and diverse contributions of of the talented musicians have earned Lubbock recognition as the
  • The valley has a rich culture heritage and benefit from a strategic location near the gulf of mexico
  • Today we proudly recognize RGV Day in the Texas Senate celebrating the history, culture, and communities
  • Thank you. 563 564 565 566 Chair recognizes Senator Flores for recognition. Thank you, Mr.
  • Chair recognizes Senator Cook for recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
TX
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Leg Committee Meeting - 2025-03-26

Legacy Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Culture Center would be very beneficial for our community.
  • And so $300,000 is for Statewide historical and cultural grants to cultural community organizations,
  • Our motto, "La cultura cura," or "Our culture heals," reflects our belief that cultural engagement brings
  • that celebrates and preserves our cultural heritage. cultural heritage.
  • Our work is led by a team of culturally specific educators, and we infuse art and culture to boost wellness
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Legacy Finance Committee 3/26/25

Legacy Finance

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  • legacy, music, arts, culture. Thank you. legacy, music, arts, culture. Thank you.
TX
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum present to reconsider the local and uncontested calendar for May 28, 2025. Senator Menendez moved to reconsider the prior certification of the calendar, and the committee agreed without objection. Menendez then moved to add HB 4202 to the May 28, 2025 calendar. There was no objection, and the bill was added. He next moved to certify the recommended list for the May 28, 2025 calendar, including HB 4202. The clerk called the roll on certification, and the list was approved unanimously with seven votes and zero nays. With no further business, the committee recessed at the call of the chair.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration (Part I) May 27th, 2025

Administration

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  • The resolution highlights Combs' contribution to the local economy, environment, and culture through
  • This recognition reflects Milam's role in early Texas history as a key point along the El Camino Real
  • It's just part of our culture and part of our economy as well.
  • It's just part of our culture and part of our economy as well.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and considered several local and uncontested measures, mostly resolutions designating official Texas titles for places and observances. HCR 111 would name Combs the official Bee Capital of Texas; HCR 81 would name Milam the Gateway Capital of Texas; HCR 84, as a committee substitute, would name Pineland the Sawmill Capital of Texas; and HCR 83 would name Rusk County the Syrup Capital of Texas. The committee also heard HCR 46, designating January 12 as Nathan Gage Ingram Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035, honoring the Roanoke Navy SEAL who died during a mission off Somalia. No public testimony was offered on any of these resolutions, and each was reported favorably to the full Senate by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes, then placed on the local and uncontested calendar for May 28, 2025. The committee also considered HB 5655, which would create a water control and improvement district in Fort Bend County to provide drainage improvements for about 912 acres owned by TPHTL Hatcher LLC. Senator Kolkhorst explained that the district powers were intended to address flooding and drainage in a low-lying area. The bill was reported favorably to the full Senate with no opposition after no public testimony was offered. In addition, HB 5689 and HB 5690 were heard as local bills validating and updating the powers and prior acts of the Coal Ranch Improvement District No. 1 and the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 in Denton County; both were reported favorably without testimony or questions. At the end of the meeting, the committee reviewed the proposed May 28, 2025 local and uncontested calendar, noted that some bills had been removed due to penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, and specifically removed HB 4202. The remaining calendar, with that exception, was certified by unanimous vote. The committee then recessed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Through his advocacy, it becomes clear that there is a need for broader recognition and awareness of
  • Brownsville's focus on creating a bike-friendly environment helped it earn a Cultural Health Prize from
  • HCR 70 fills a cultural and historical gap by recognizing the unique role Jim Hogg County has played
  • This resolution would give the county statewide recognition for its economic and cultural contributions
  • Designating April as Counseling Awareness Month provides recognition for their contributions.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 6th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • um members I come before you recognition um members I come before you recognition um members I come
  • Mr us thank you for the recognition Mr us thank you for the recognition Mr Speaker uh chairman Reynolds
  • I just want to say a few recognition I just want to say a few recognition I just want to say a few things
  • so that backgrounds different cultures so that backgrounds different cultures so that plays a a big
  • with the gentleman you yes recognition with the gentleman you yes recognition with the gentleman you