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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • I live in Spencer, Oklahoma, and I am the Oklahoma State Coordinator for Delta Sigma Theta in the Central
  • These grants go to private organizations located in Oklahoma that provide those services to Oklahoma
  • If we truly believe that, then our priorities should be investing in Oklahoma communities and Oklahoma
  • If we truly believe that, then our priorities should be investing in Oklahoma communities and Oklahoma
  • So I urge a yes vote today.
Summary: The Senate began with several ceremonial recognitions, including citations for the Destiny Christian School girls volleyball team and football team for state championships, and for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, in connection with Delta Day at the Capitol and Women’s History Month. Members and guests were welcomed to speak briefly before the chamber returned to its agenda. The chamber then considered a series of bills. SB 444, dealing with hospice handling and disposal of controlled dangerous substances left after a patient’s death, passed 39-0. SB 1327, restoring the Tourism and Recreation Commission’s authority and adding general commission-member requirements, passed 27-12. SB 1061, a mortgage broker fee cleanup bill, passed 38-0. SB 1425, repealing an obsolete health care workforce board, passed 40-0. SB 1455, extending the sunset for the Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects, and Licensed Interior Designers, passed 28-11 and then also passed the emergency with 38-1. SB 1458, an Attorney General-request bill to align grand jury witness confidentiality statutes, failed 24-14. The Senate also passed SB 1460, which increases penalties for repeat peeping Tom and clandestine recording offenses and makes second or subsequent offenses sex offenses, by a vote of 38-3. SB 1480, creating a youth apprenticeship pilot program, passed 42-0 and then passed the emergency. SB 1530, updating the Oklahoma Research Development Rebate Program and encouraging private partnerships with higher education, passed 36-4. SB 1543, allowing multiple DUI charges within one year to be prosecuted as a single felony case and making related cleanup changes, passed 37-6 after extended debate about diversion, due process, and testing issues. SB 1555, aligning the state definition of intellectual disability with federal standards, passed 42-0, with a later correction noting the final vote as 42-1. SB 1593, updating outdated OSU-Tulsa trustee language, passed 43-0 and then passed the emergency. SB 1730, requiring law enforcement to copy OSBI on sexual offense reports, passed 37-6. SB 1209, which would have excluded Sundays and federal holidays from the eviction filing-to-hearing timeline, failed on a 21-21 tie after debate over landlord rights, service timing, and court delays.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

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  • One item to note will be laying over item number 8, which will be laid over today.
  • And right now, there's no regulations in Oklahoma on that type of product.
  • How many of these facilities do we have in Oklahoma?
  • This is going to be to get these facilities in Oklahoma.
  • Thank you very much for your attention today.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 23rd, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Health and Human Services

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  • Senate Bill 1806 allows eligible individuals currently receiving services through the Oklahoma Department
  • I think all of us would answer we'd probably not be in a situation we're in today.
  • Senate Bill 1430 pertains to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
  • Senate Bill 1428 creates the Office of Alzheimer's and Dementia-Related Services within the Oklahoma
  • I will be a guest today. Further questions or a further debate?
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services REVISED Feb 23rd, 2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1806 allows eligible individuals currently receiving services from the Oklahoma Department
  • I think all of us would answer we'd probably not be in a situation we're in today.
  • Oklahoma is spending money on the Alzheimer's population.
  • Oklahoma is spending money on Alzheimer's population.
  • Those are the same steps that winded you today? ...steps that winded you today? A few of those.
Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee heard and advanced a series of health, licensing, and child welfare measures. Senate Bill 1806 would allow eligible individuals receiving Oklahoma Department of Human Services services to voluntarily remain in those services until age 21; the author said the title was struck while fiscal estimates were being revised, and the bill passed 11-0. Senate Bill 1430 would shift authority over hiring, supervising, and removing the commissioner of mental health from the governor to the governing board; it passed 8-2 after questions about removal provisions. Senate Bill 206, as amended, added tribal entities to EMS-related essential services to help draw down federal funding, and passed 10-0, while Senate Bill 1849 made a cleanup change allowing the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners to approve medical marijuana education for continuing education credit and passed 11-0. The committee also approved Senate Bill 1428, creating an Office of Alzheimer’s and dementia-related services within the Department of Health; the author said outside funding would cover the first two years and the bill would have no state budget impact, and it passed 9-2. Senate Bill 1653 created the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact and passed 9-2 after discussion of closed meetings and compact operations. Senate Bill 1984 updated and clarified the Osteopathic Medicine Act and passed unanimously. Senate Bill 1644 required alpha-gal syndrome to be added to the reportable diseases list and passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1561, requested by regional EMS, added disciplinary steps for ambulance and EMT personnel to avoid automatic disqualification and passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1813 enacted the athletic trainer compact and passed 10-2. The committee then took up major child welfare restructuring. Senate Bill 1570 would create a Department of Child Safety and Well-Being by consolidating DHS Child Welfare Services and the Office of Juvenile Affairs, with a phased implementation timeline and a future board and interim commissioner; members discussed protecting ongoing cases and adding lived-experience representation on the board. The bill passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1796 shortened the period for informal foster care arrangements from seven days to 72 hours and added guardrails for temporary foster care placements; the author said it was intended to prevent harm when children are left with unvetted caregivers, and it also passed 12-0. The committee adjourned after distributing a handout related to the foster care/respite care changes.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • The following order of business will be followed today: prayer, pledge.
  • I invite all of Oklahoma to pray.
  • Caden Halter here from Mustang, Oklahoma. Let's give Caden a round.
  • Speaker, the Judicial Criminal Committee meets today at 3 o'clock.
  • Admin Rules is having our first meeting today.
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  • to the people of Oklahoma.
  • Oklahoma Nurses Association.
  • of Oklahoma.
  • You should be tried in an Oklahoma court overseen by a duly elected Oklahoma judge.
  • Ber 3 If you live in Oklahoma, if you drive on Oklahoma roads, you attend Oklahoma schools, you vote
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  • Members, House Bill 3521 is the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act.
  • We're meeting out in excess of $12 million today, and we really don't...
  • So, although I think Oklahoma has beautiful lakes to be diving in, I don't believe...
  • or the State of Oklahoma going to be held responsible for that mistake?
  • What we're seeing with commercial vehicles is when they're bought in Oklahoma with Oklahoma-based commercial
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Local and County Government Feb 10th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Local and County Government

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  • So this just makes sure that our municipalities follow the law and it is supported, of course, by Oklahoma
  • cities and towns and the Oklahoma Press Association.
  • Chairman, and thank you committee, Senate Bill 1198 would direct the Oklahoma Health Authority to file
Bills: SB1265, SB1198, SB2046
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Government Modernization and Technology Feb 9th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Government Modernization and Technology

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  • up and just so everybody knows House Bill 3523 is being laid over, so we won't be hearing that one today
  • Members, House Bill 2293 extends the sunset on the Oklahoma Broadband Office until December 31, 2030.
  • So this legislation ensures that the Oklahoma broadband is kept intact as is until December 31, 2030.
  • intelligence systems and other nonhuman inanimate objects cannot be granted legal personhood in Oklahoma
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  • He reached out for my copy of his book, and I said, I appreciate what you had to share today.
  • I invite all of Oklahoma to pray.
  • Members standing before you today are true heroes, and I'm gonna lay.
  • What true Oklahoma heroes do.
  • Good to have you with us today, David. Mr. McLean, we're glad to have you.
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  • And I said, I appreciate what you had to share today.
  • I invite all of Oklahoma to pray.
  • Bless the great state of Oklahoma, our home, in Jesus' name. Amen.
  • Standing before you today are true heroes.
  • Good to have you with us today, David. Mr.
Summary: The House convened, the roll was called, and the chamber proceeded with opening formalities including an invocation by Chaplain Ronnie Wilson and the Pledge of Allegiance. The chaplain’s message focused on valuing each person’s unique contribution, making the most of each opportunity, and remembering members and families who have experienced loss, including a tribute to Harvey. The House also briefly stood at ease for announcements and administrative matters, including reassignment of measures and scheduling notices. A special floor presentation honored law enforcement officers and first responders involved in a dangerous May 30 pursuit in Atoka County. Representative Eves described how officers from the Atoka Police Department, Stringtown Police Department, and the county sheriff’s office responded to a theft, pursued an armed suspect, and risked their lives to protect a trapped family of five and other citizens. Members gave the officers a standing ovation in recognition of their courage and service. Additional announcements included a reminder about the Civil Judicial Area Committee meeting, introductions of guests in the gallery, birthday wishes for Representative Hasenbeck’s daughter, and notice of a Veterans Military Caucus/committee. No substantive legislation was debated or voted on in the portion provided. The House then adjourned until Monday, February 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm from Guthrie, Oklahoma.
  • in Oklahoma?
  • I'm so glad they showed up for work today.
  • The Oklahoma history requirements yet they're gonna be getting their degree in Oklahoma, and if I'm hearing
  • All of the Oklahoma history that some Oklahoma students are required to know for graduation.
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  • , in Northwest Oklahoma.
  • Today, Dr.
  • Today, Dr.
  • or Southwest Oklahoma City or myself?
  • It would be the Oklahoma Health Department.
Summary: The House met in session with prayer, the Pledge, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Jake Searock, Doctor of the Day Dr. Nicole Bowden, Psychologist of the Day Dr. Amy Cherry, Nurse of the Day Eileen Cooper Grubbs, and a presentation for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day. Members also welcomed student and community guests in the galleries. The chamber then moved through a long calendar of House bills, with most measures advancing on unanimous consent or broad bipartisan votes. Among the major bills discussed, lawmakers passed measures on county jail medication reimbursement (HB 2059), a sales tax exemption for LifeShare (HB 3920), ratepayer protections for large data centers and crypto mining facilities (HB 2992), a felony offense for breaking and entering an occupied dwelling without intent to commit another crime (HB 3267), PBM access protections for specialty pharmacy patients (HB 4457), adjunct teacher guardrails in K-4 tested subjects (HB 4427), malpractice coverage for state-employed nurse practitioners and physician assistants (HB 4430), and several higher education, water, and state government cleanup bills. The House also approved bills addressing the 988 mental health lifeline, juvenile oversight disclosures, school support employee tracking, a federal education tax credit opt-in, firearms education curriculum development, AI personhood restrictions, child safety reviews related to fentanyl, and expungement relief for trafficking victims. Debate centered most heavily on HB 2992, where supporters argued data centers should pay their share of infrastructure costs so residential and other ratepayers are not burdened, while some members questioned why the bill singled out data centers instead of all large-load users. HB 3267 drew questions about how the new offense would affect people with cognitive impairments, and HB 3312, the firearms education bill, prompted concerns about who would teach the curriculum. HB 3546 on artificial intelligence personhood also generated discussion about accountability and future regulation. Several bills were amended on the floor, including HB 492, HB 4302, and HB 4105. The House recorded numerous final passage votes, with many bills passing overwhelmingly and some by narrower margins, including HB 3800, HB 4333, HB 3704, HB 4159, and HB 3619. Emergency clauses were adopted on some measures, including HB 4427 and HB 3312, while others were passed without emergency action. The chamber also reconsidered and then passed HB 1979 after a motion to reconsider a prior failure.
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  • This is aerce Oklahoma. It's within there as well. Yes.
  • now as opposed to going to the Oklahoma tax commission.
  • I think the Service Oklahoma portion is going specifically for the motorcycle moped portion of it.
  • It's when we established when we stood up Service Oklahoma and made them the collector of that.
  • I got contacted earlier today about this bill.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, I'm very honored to have the opportunity to do this today.
  • , but I'm very thankful for the outcome and what we're going to honor today.
  • Doctor Grellner is not here today.
  • extraordinary courage and quick response during a medical emergency at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
  • We have other colleagues of theirs that are here today, so thank you guys for showing up.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Feb 12th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, I'm very honored to have the opportunity to do this today.
  • , but I'm very thankful for the outcome and what we're going to honor today.
  • Grelner, not here today? Haven't seen Dr. Grelner. So he happened to be in the building as well.
  • Now, therefore, pursuant to the motion of Senator Darcy Yek, Oklahoma.
  • We have other colleagues of theirs that are here today, so thank you guys for showing up.
Summary: The Senate convened, a quorum was established, and Senator Yek delivered the opening prayer. The body then granted unanimous consent for an entourage to appear on the floor for a citation presentation honoring Oklahoma State Troopers Michael Patnode and Joy McLaughlin for their quick response and lifesaving assistance during a medical emergency at the Capitol on January 13, 2026. The citation praised their professionalism and noted that emergency responders arrived in less than eight minutes because of their actions. The floor leader also recognized the Senate staff and others involved in the incident, noting that the person who had the medical emergency was recovering and had returned part-time. Senator Nice introduced an intern, Cottrell Strain, a sophomore English major at Langston University with an interest in politics. Several announcements followed, including a Farm City Festival lunch on the second floor, a Veterans and Military Affairs Committee meeting, and a Business and Insurance Committee meeting. The Senate also adopted a motion to celebrate Senator Julie Daniels’ birthday. No legislation was debated or voted on in the transcript beyond the citation and the procedural motions, and the chamber adjourned until Monday, February 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am

A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have nine bills today. I think we shouldn't have a problem getting through them.
  • This bill addresses the pet overpopulation problem in Oklahoma.
  • House Bill 3465 is the bill request from the Oklahoma Petroleum Alliance that extends a sunset for the
  • What's the current pay scale of a park ranger today?
  • That will conclude our business for today.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Administrative Rules

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  • But today we've got, I guess, 10 bills here we're going to run through.
  • Yes, I appreciate that today.
  • House Bill 3005 is an extension of the sunset on the Oklahoma Climatological Survey.
  • It's not a whole lot different today, but when I've got some of these guys to deal with.
  • Nonetheless, thank you all for being here today. We have assigned rules.