Transcript Highlights:

• ,</c> youth in formerly caring for relatives, youth in formerly caring for relatives, needs<02:59:59.200
• Each year for over two decades, Robert Collins, joined by relatives, friends, and community members,
• It would equip VA employees with a modernized system to view, search, and sort real-time availability
• , search, and sort realtime<04:12:08.239><c> availability</c><04:12:08.880><c> for</c><04:12:09.120><
• </c> poisonous and searching for survivors. poisonous and searching for survivors.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Most importantly, he was asked to chair the search committee that successfully hired Chancellor Beth
• since last fall for President Berg's replacement once again as the chair of the search committee.
• </c><00:49:57.520><c> committee</c> was asked to chair the search committee was asked to chair the search
• </c> he has been leading the board search he has been leading the board search since<00:50:06.559><c>
• He is the only the search committee.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The chair said that sounded relatively technical and asked whether there was any member discussion on
• He asked what would happen if people could not find something without searching it, and said that if
• something can be searched, it can be read out loud and be accessible with Braille and more inclusion.
• He asked what would happen if people could not find something without searching it, and said that if
• something can be searched, it can be read out loud and be accessible with Braille and more inclusion.

Bills: HF390 , HF1202 , HF550

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: government data, data practices, record keeping, penalties, legal enforcement, public meetings, transparency, government accountability, interagency groups, Minnesota Statutes, redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Members of the committee, for your consideration for introduction today is an RS related to president searches
• , codifying the practice that we have used with the State Board of Education, where they select a search
• governor's desk, it does have an effective date of immediate because it would impact the current search
• So Boise State, the search committee has paused their processes because we have lost some really good
• The search committee has had a fantastic level of interest in the position at Boise State.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Again, requiring folks to go to five job searches, if you're in a rural community and you've got five
• or six employers, how are you going to complete those five job searches every week?
• How are you going to complete those five job searches every week?
• or six employers, how are you going to complete those five job searches every week?
• How are you going to complete those five job searches every week?

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy heard and advanced a series of bills covering transportation, unemployment benefits, public records, education, law enforcement, and health. Senator Massullo’s SB 488, the DHSMV agency package, would update fuel tax and motor carrier definitions, raise the crash-reporting damage threshold from $500 to $2,000, expand email use for certain DHSMV transactions, and align tank vehicle definitions with federal rules; SB 490 would create a related public records exemption for certain email records. Both bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 892, revising enhanced sentencing procedures for repeat offenders, and SB 124, which cleans up and clarifies Florida Virtual School statutes without changing day-to-day operations. The most debated measure was SB 216, which would tighten reemployment assistance eligibility by adding work-search and interview requirements, requiring more frequent identity and eligibility verification, and expanding fraud reporting and information sharing. Supporters said the bill targets fraud and improves program integrity; opponents, including labor advocates and several senators, argued it would create burdens for legitimate claimants, especially rural residents, seniors, and workers facing layoffs, and could sharply reduce access to benefits. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 382 on e-bike safety, requiring riders to yield to pedestrians, sound an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, while creating a task force to study broader regulation. Testimony from a parent who lost her son in an e-scooter crash prompted discussion about whether scooters should be included in the bill. Additional bills advanced included SB 584, strengthening oversight of commercial driving schools and giving DHSMV and county tax collectors more enforcement tools; CS/SB 656, formally codifying the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force within FDLE and renaming the related grant program; and SB 816, establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute in statute to support research, treatment, education, and outreach. All were reported favorably with support from law enforcement, advocacy groups, and institutional representatives. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded on specific bills, and the committee adjourned without further business.

Transcript Highlights:

• Just here to introduce the bill, HB 1349, relative to exemptions for multifamily zoning requirements
• Uh, no, this is a bill in search of a problem.
• </c> this is a bill in search of a problem. this is a bill in search of a problem.
• In that time, I search for employment.
• to detached accessory dwelling relative to detached accessory dwelling units.<05:09:30.240><c> My</c

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and the entire title process for real estate professionals, which could include attorneys, title search
• and the entire title process for real estate professionals, which could include attorneys, title search
• and the entire title process for real estate professionals, which could include attorneys, title search
• The title process for real estate professionals, which could include attorneys, title search agents,
• Under the smart search, they can put in keywords, and any of the ads anywhere in a Kentucky newspaper

Keywords: Reuploaded to restore the end of the meeting Meeting Start 00:01 Roll Call 00:05 HB 131 discussion 01:55 HB 131 vote 05:08 HB 256 discussion 07:09 HB 256 vote 08:58 HB 290 discussion 10:59 HB 290 vote 13:25 HB 368 discussion 15:11 HB 368 vote 31:30 Adjournment 36:27, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered four bills. House Bill 131, sponsored by Representative Meredith, was amended with a committee substitute and would allow former second class city fire departments more scheduling flexibility, including hybrid shift patterns, while preserving existing collective bargaining agreements. There was no opposition or questions, and the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill favorably by voice/roll call vote. House Bill 256, sponsored by Chairman Flannery, would impose a 40-year statutory limit on root-of-title interests to clear dormant title issues and improve marketable title, while excluding coal and mineral interests. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed favorably on a unanimous roll call. House Bill 290, sponsored by Representative Wilson, would update county law library funding/use rules to allow more modern expenditures such as online legal services; Representative Willner supported it as a useful modernization, and the bill also passed favorably on a unanimous roll call. House Bill 368, sponsored by Representative Decker, would expand local governments’ ability to use online public notice alternatives instead of relying solely on newspaper publication in smaller counties. Supporters from local government groups argued the change would save money, improve efficiency, and still keep the public informed, while the Kentucky Press Association cautioned that website standards should be addressed and noted concerns about losing newspaper notice revenue. After discussion, the committee passed the bill favorably by roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional yes votes for HB 131, HB 256, and HB 290, and the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• The officer shall not search or request to search a motor vehicle, operator, or passenger in the motor
• The officer shall not search or request to search a motor vehicle, operator, or passenger in the motor
• The officer shall not search or request to search a motor vehicle, operator, or passenger in the motor
• The officer shall not search or request to search a motor vehicle, operator, or passenger in the motor
• The officer shall not search or request to search a motor vehicle, operator, or passenger in the motor

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 01:09 Roll Call 02:11 SB 7 12:42 SB 7 Vote 13:48 SB 30 17:26 SB 30 Vote 19:56 SB 28 46:35 SB 28 vote, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In 2025, a Texas police officer conducted a nationwide search of Flock's network in an effort to track
• IJ believes that before a search is undertaken of somebody and their historical location information
• IJ believes that before a search is undertaken of somebody and their historical location information
• for vehicle characteristics, a prohibition on using LPR to search for vehicle characteristics, which
• Someone using these database searches can reasonably determine very intimate information about a person

Summary: On January 20, 2026, the committee held public hearings on House Bill 2102, House Bill 2161, and House Bill 2332. HB 2102 would sharply limit legal financial obligations by prohibiting courts from imposing costs unless specifically authorized by statute, repealing many fees and interest on restitution, and making eliminated debts unenforceable and satisfied. The sponsor and supporters argued that LFOs are harmful, inconsistently applied, and create uncollectable debt that burdens indigent defendants and hinders reentry. Opponents, including local government and collections representatives, warned the bill would shift costs to cities and counties, reduce accountability tools, and could cost local jurisdictions millions. No vote was taken. HB 2161 would expand the Attorney General’s authority to issue civil investigative demands for possible violations involving civil rights, labor standards, jail standards, immigration-related restrictions, and police use-of-force laws. Supporters from the Attorney General’s office, labor groups, and civil rights advocates said the bill would make investigations faster and more effective, especially in wage theft and discrimination cases, while not changing substantive enforcement authority. Opponents from law enforcement, cities, and business groups argued the bill was overbroad, lacked sufficient standards, and could create due process, confidentiality, and separation-of-powers concerns. Members asked about safeguards, and staff and the AGO described court challenge procedures and internal review standards. No action was taken. HB 2332 would regulate automated license plate readers used by state and local agencies, generally limiting use to specified law enforcement, parking, toll, and transportation purposes, restricting sharing and retention, and prohibiting uses tied to immigration enforcement or protected health care. The sponsor and privacy, immigrant-rights, and reproductive-rights advocates said the bill was needed to prevent misuse of sensitive location data and to close loopholes that could allow out-of-state or federal access. Law enforcement, cities, vendors, and some business and campus representatives supported privacy guardrails but said the 72-hour retention limit, warrant requirements, and other restrictions were too strict and could hinder investigations, victim recovery, and parking enforcement. The hearing ended with testimony still underway and no vote or final action reported.

Transcript Highlights:

• Are you referring to a search? Is that correct? Yes. Okay, I don't address that in the bill.
• Based on that notice to appear arrest, can the officer now search somebody's vehicle incident to the
• Can the officer search the vehicle? I'll give you room. Yes, sir. Yes, ma'am. Go ahead.
• That means they have the discretion to search the vehicle upon an arrest.
• That means they have the discretion to search the vehicle upon an arrest.

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard and voted on a series of bills dealing with traffic enforcement, drug-related homicide charges, vessel regulation, crime-stoppers records, cyber harassment, pawn data sharing, hotel removals of nonpaying guests, and Fish and Wildlife Commission authority. Members and witnesses generally framed the bills around public safety, law enforcement efficiency, victim protection, and property rights, while several bills drew concerns about criminal penalties, due process, and impacts on workers or families. Public testimony included support from sheriffs, police chiefs, AARP, hospitality workers, civil liberties groups, and industry representatives, depending on the bill. PCS for CSHB 351, creating a criminal offense for dangerous excessive speeding, passed 13-4 after debate over whether the new offense would expand search-and-seizure authority and whether the penalties were too harsh. HB 457, which expands third-degree murder to include unlawful distribution of controlled substances resulting in death and removes the under-18 exclusion, was amended to add a knowledge/should-have-known fentanyl standard and then passed unanimously 17-0. CS for HB 1285 on disposition of migrant vessels and HB 1149 on vessel accountability both passed unanimously after brief discussion and a cleanup amendment on HB 1149. HB 397, providing a public records exemption for Crime Stoppers organizations, passed 16-0 after a clarifying amendment. HB 1451 on sexual cyber harassment also passed 16-0 after an amendment expanding definitions, penalties, civil remedies, and limitations periods. PCS for HB 1359, requiring FDLE to study a statewide pawn database, passed 16-0 with support from law enforcement and concerns about linking local systems and private vendors. CSHB 535, which clarifies when guests in public lodging establishments may be removed for nonpayment and also addressed service-charge language affecting gratuities, generated the most extended debate and strong opposition from hospitality workers and labor advocates over due process and tipped income. Supporters argued it would clarify transient occupancy and protect property owners, but the bill passed 11-6. Finally, CS/HB 1133 on Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission appointments and warrant requirements for FWC officers passed 16-0 after an amendment requiring warrants or probable cause for entry onto private land. The meeting adjourned after all agenda items were reported favorably.

Transcript Highlights:

• At this time, I will open the public hearing on House Bill 339, relative to Municipal Master Plans.
• I will open the public hearing on House Bill 432, relative to recovery houses.
• I'm speaking to you today about HB 447 relative to property tax exemption for disabled veterans.
• I'm speaking to you today about HB 447 relative to property tax exemption for disabled veterans.
• I'm speaking to you today about HB 447 relative to property tax exemption for disabled veterans.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, I just ask you that when you know of anybody that is searching for that kind of help in a couple
• So, I just ask you that when you know of anybody that is searching for that kind of help in a couple
• So, I just ask you that when you know of anybody that is searching for that kind of help in a couple
• So, I just ask you that when you know of anybody that is searching for that kind of help in a couple
• So, I just ask you that when you know of anybody that is searching for that kind of help in a couple

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• The school jurisprudence on searching lockers, for example, is settled.
• Schools have the ability to search lockers, even though again that would normally be in violation of
• the United States Constitution for the government to search your belongings.
• The school jurisprudence on searching lockers, for example, is settled.
• States Constitution for the government to search your belongings.

Committee: House Rules

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So this amendment is searching for a problem, and I encourage members to vote no.
• Well, this solution, though, is a solution in search of a source of not.
• And the thing that troubles me is that this is, again, another policy where we see a solution in search
• the thing that that troubles me is that this is, again, another policy where we see a solution in search
• when I think about where we should put our precious state dollars, it is not solving a solution in search

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Key word: temporary, power relative.
• It is a solution in search of a problem. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• As I said, this is a problem, or a solution in search of a problem.
• Again, this is a solution searching for a problem to fix.
• Again, this is a solution searching for a problem to fix.

Bills: HB4319 , HB4317 , HB1225 , HB3076 , HB3081 , HB4226 , SCR17 , HB4432 , HB3304 , HB3411 , HB3435 , HB4339 , HB4331 , HB4341 , HB4342 , HB1770 , HB1016 , HB4113 , HB2950 , HB4141 , HB3277 , HB2988 , HB3029 , HB3338 , HB1889 , HB3834 , HB3831 , HB2939 , HB3045 , HB3657 , HB1739 , HB3759 , HB3755 , HB4484 , HB4486 , HB4108 , HB1250 , HB2961 , HB1219 , HB3025 , HB1782 , HB1907 , HB3718 , HB4459 , HB2976 , HB3548 , HB3545 , HB2952 , HB2929 , HB2956 , HB2973 , HB3055 , HB3086 , HB3040 , HB3794 , HB4336 , HB3151 , HB1590 , HB3581 , HB3313 , HB3429 , HB3448 , HB1752 , HB2650 , HB3584 , HB4202 , HB3586 , HB4321 , HB4280 , HB3650 , HCR1020 , HB2116 , HB2206 , HB4301 , HB3625 , HB3147 , HB3403 , HB3498 , HB3970 , HB3975 , HB3976 , HB3980 , HB4265 , HB4266 , HB3638 , HB3880 , HB3930 , HB3942 , HB3944 , HB4191 , HB3242 , HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

Summary: The House began with a quorum call, then moved into a series of special presentations recognizing guests and champions, including the Talihina state football team, the Hodgson Bulldogs state basketball champions, Sooner Start families and advocates, the Edmond Republican Women’s Club, Leadership Miami, and other visitors in the galleries. Members also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, honoring the long friendship between Oklahoma and Ireland and welcoming Irish Senator Aubrey McCarthy to the Capitol. The chamber then considered and passed several bills on third reading. Among them were HB 4226, creating a formal recusal/disqualification process for judges with timelines; HB 4432, addressing itemized deductions and gambling-related tax treatment; HB 3304, requiring Service Oklahoma to check the methamphetamine user database before issuing a commercial driver’s license; HB 3411, requiring PFOS testing and related safeguards for biosolids land application; HB 3435, creating a single-subject rule for municipal bonds; HB 4339, updating probate publication requirements for rural Oklahoma; HB 4341 and HB 4342, both CASA-related measures; HB 1770, directing OSU Veterinary Medicine to study the elk population in the northwest zone; HB 1016, setting up trust protections for minors featured in monetized online content; and HB 413, clarifying that people with felony convictions may vote once they have fully completed incarceration, parole, supervision, and probation. The House also passed HB 2950, removing an ACT requirement tied to Oklahoma’s Promise for homeschool students; HB 4141, funding a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator if money becomes available; HB 3277, cleanup language for VIN inspections on salvage vehicles; HB 2988, expanding the Terry Peach Act; HB 3029, requiring a four-year planning process for the State Department of Education; HB 3338, regulating the pool industry after reports of consumer losses; HB 1889, restoring benefits for a small group of police and fire retirees; HB 3834, authorizing ibogaine clinical trials for PTSD, addiction, and related conditions; HB 3831, seeking state support for Oklahoma Task Force One urban search and rescue; HB 2939, removing fax-machine references from election law; HB 3045, extending response-fee limits to municipal fire departments; HB 3657, modernizing OESC reporting and data sharing; HB 1739, reinstating a half-pay provision for OHP members; HB 3759, setting a June 30 date for temporary school allocations; HB 3755, clarifying juvenile detention medication funding and custody language; HB 4484, allowing certain state vehicles to be used between residences and work sites; HB 4486, creating a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at the Capitol; HB 4108, adding airports to the critical infrastructure trespass list; and HB 1250, creating a revolving fund for public safety technology tied to the Blue Jay app. Most bills passed with broad support, though a few drew significant debate, especially the homeschool/Oklahoma’s Promise bill and the pool regulation bill, which passed with narrower margins.

Transcript Highlights:

• The small number of crypto kiosks operating in Vermont is prominently the primary reason why relatively
• amendment would create a similar regulatory program in the Department of Financial Regulation for relatively
• financial program in the department of financial regulation<00:21:24.400><c> for</c><00:21:24.720><c> relatively
• </c><00:21:25.280><c> small</c> regulation for relatively small regulation for relatively small commercial
• Office has prepared a fiscal note that can be found on our committee's website or the JFO website by searching

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• counties must distribute funds to local taxing districts in accordance with the taxing district’s relative
• share of the local property tax levy, except for rural counties, and districts’ relative share of the
• state on fuel, packaging, and labor, and reporting on Washington's agricultural regulatory landscape relative
• regulatory land. packaging and labor, and reporting on Washington's agricultural regulatory landscape relative
• “So, relatively speaking then, with the state cap at 1%, the state’s portion of that is 6.5%.

Bills: HB2521 , HB2249 , HB1796

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering

Transcript Highlights:

• But we are widening our searches. But we are widening our searches.
• I'll add, too, that we actually conducted a search in the fall before she departed.
• It was an unsuccessful search, unfortunately, but we are reopening that search.
• In the fall, it was an unsuccessful search, unfortunately, but we are reopening that search this spring

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and approval of the January 8 minutes, then moved to review of education audit reports. The first report concerned Northwest Arkansas Community College, which had three findings, including repeat internal control deficiencies that caused financial statement misstatements and a tuition revenue loss tied to a new student information system. College officials said the issues were largely misclassification and process problems, not missing money, and described corrective steps such as monthly closing checklists, approval controls for journal entries, cross-training, and efforts to address staffing turnover and fill finance vacancies. Members asked about the tuition issue, whether students were notified or billed, and whether the software problem affected other institutions; audit staff said they were not aware of the same scenario elsewhere. The committee then filed the report as reviewed. The next report was Cedarville School District, which had one finding involving $794 in improper credit card charges by a resigned elementary teacher. The district was reimbursed, a police report was filed, and the matter was referred to the Professional Licensure Standards Board; members asked whether any further action or license-related consequences were known, but staff said they were not aware of additional action. The report was filed as reviewed. The final finding was for West Memphis School District, where auditors reported repeat capital asset issues, including failure to capitalize about $851,000 in construction costs for a baseball-softball complex and problems with inventory and asset inspection. The superintendent said the district had recently begun using Legislative Audit after prior private audits, and described new controls such as multi-level purchase approvals, separation of duties, tagging of equipment, and a cleanup of old inventory records. Members also discussed the relationship between private audits and Legislative Audit reviews, with staff explaining that private audit reports for public school districts still come before the committee and that the executive committee determines when Legislative Audit performs an audit. The committee filed the West Memphis report as reviewed and noted that 28 school districts had no findings before adjourning.

Transcript Highlights:

• But we are widening our searches. But we are widening our searches.
• I'll add, too, that we actually conducted a search in the fall before she departed.
• It was an unsuccessful search, unfortunately, but we are reopening that search.
• In the fall, it was an unsuccessful search, unfortunately, but we are reopening that search this spring

Committee: All LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Charles County Metro Strike Team to search damaged structures and save lives.
• The task force is one of 28 urban search and rescue teams in the United States.
• The task force is one of 28 urban search and rescue teams in the United States, managed by the Boone
• Charles County Metro Strike Team to search damaged structures and save lives.
• The task force is one of 28 urban search and rescue teams in the United States.

Keywords: 959, house, all