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• Representative Busatta Cabrera: Here. Tamara: Representative Longson? Representative Longson: Here.
• Tamara: Representative Botana? Representative Botana: Here. Tamara: Representative Caruso?
• Representative Caruso: Here. Tamara: Representative Cheney? Representative Cheney: Here.
• Tamara: Representative Slosberg? Representative Slosberg: Here. Tamara: Representative Cross?
• Representative Cross: Here. Tamara: Representative Eskamani? Representative Eskamani: Here.

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• Representative Garcia, no vote, so ordered. Representative Pck, no vote, so ordered.
• Representative Boka, no vote, so ordered. Representative Alos, no vote, so ordered.
• Representative Pck, no vote, so ordered. Representative Garcia, no vote, so ordered.
• Representative Moraa, no vote. Representative Roda, reservations, so ordered.

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• :09.760><c> representative</c> representative Gibbs yes representative representative Gibbs yes representative
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Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 167, a PFAS-related measure expanding the state’s restrictions to include ski wax and related fluorocarbons. The sponsor said the bill was a follow-up to last year’s PFAS law and largely targeted products already off the market, describing it as a reaffirmation of the state’s intent to keep PFAS out of water. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the bill ought to pass and then placed it on the consent calendar. Next, the committee considered House Bill 275 on health career credentialing requirements. The discussion centered on a proposal that would have required insurance companies to pay for training mandated by federal requirements. Members concluded that approach was not appropriate and voted unanimously to make the bill inexpedient to legislate, then placed it on the consent calendar. House Bill 276, dealing with on-premise beverage license requirements, was then reconsidered after an initial ITL vote. The committee adopted an amendment creating a tavern license for establishments limited to patrons over 21, with a higher fee and no food requirement, and then voted 15-0 to recommend the bill ought to pass as amended; it was also placed on the consent calendar. The committee then took up House Bill 310, which would establish a commission to study a regulatory framework for stable tokens and tokenization of real-world assets. The sponsor said the amendment added blockchain-based trusts and discussion of privacy and environmental concerns. The committee approved the amendment 16-0 and then voted 16-0 to recommend the bill ought to pass as amended, placing it on the consent calendar. House Bill 312, concerning intercollegiate student athletes’ right to earn compensation from name, image, and likeness, was retained because members said the issue was not ready and the NCAA had not resolved how to handle it. Finally, the committee began discussion of House Bill 316 on ground ambulance reimbursement, with an amendment that would replace the bill’s reimbursement provisions with a study commission; members debated how it related to another bill, HB 725, and whether the amendment would delay immediate relief for ambulance providers.

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• Representative Goofski, yes. Representative Toner, yes. Representative Lane, yes.
• Representative Ward, yes. Representative Gilmore, yes. Representative Bay, yes.
• </c><00:12:58.399><c> Representative</c> Representative C. Yes. Representative Representative C.
• </c><00:24:50.240><c> Representative</c> Representative C. Yes. Representative Representative C.
• </c><01:11:58.480><c> Representative</c> Representative C. Yes. Representative Representative C.

Committee: House Election Law

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• Representative Damon, yes. Representative Bricky, yes. Representative Cran, yes.
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• </c> representative Burton yes representative representative Burton yes representative fellows<00:24:
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• Representative Ricky: No. Representative Chrisan: No. Representative M: No. Representative J.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 112, which would require students in the University and Community College systems to pass the U.S. citizenship civics naturalization test. A motion was made to retain the bill, and the committee voted unanimously to retain it, resulting in no report. HB 510, dealing with due process rights for students, student organizations, and faculty in higher education disciplinary proceedings, was passed over for a later meeting so the University and Community College systems could meet with the committee. The committee then discussed HB 659, creating a college graduate retention incentive program, but retained it without further debate after noting the prime sponsor was unavailable. HB 770, concerning tuition credits for community service, was also held for later in the day because an amendment was expected. The most extensive discussion centered on HB 583, which would have the state participate in Medicaid direct certification for free and reduced-price school meals. Supporters argued it would identify more eligible students, reduce paperwork, improve accuracy in school funding formulas, and bring in additional federal child care scholarship money; opponents argued it would significantly affect school funding calculations and should be delayed. The committee rejected the amendment by a 10-8 vote and then voted 10-8 to retain the bill, with a majority report and minority report to follow. HB 646, requiring school districts to establish an online application for free and reduced-price meal participation, was also debated. One member said many districts already do this voluntarily and that the bill was unnecessary; another proposed an amendment to convert the mandate into a grant program to offset startup costs, but the committee proceeded on the underlying motion and voted 10-8 to retain the bill, with a majority report and a minority OTP report. HB 665, concerning eligibility for the free school meals program, was then retained by an 11-3 vote. Finally, the committee began work on HB 703, which would prohibit school districts from denying meals to students with unpaid balances and appropriate funds for that purpose. An amendment was explained that would remove state payment of district meal debt and instead require district policies against shaming or bullying students and allow voluntary donations to reduce debt. After discussion, a motion was made to ITL the bill, with the sponsor saying constituents opposed subsidizing the program and wanted districts to retain collection tools; further debate was underway when the transcript ended.

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• Representative Fron. Representative Kerosenski. Representative Murphy. Representative Walker.
• Representative Savis. Representative Gilman. Representative Majority. Representative Frock.
• Representative Kerosenski. Representative Murphy. Representative Walker. Representative Savis.
• Representative Gilman. Representative Majority. Representative Frock, yes. Representative Walker.
• Representative Fron, yes. >> Representative Kerosinski, yes. >> Representative Murphy, yes. >> Representative

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Summary: The Municipal and County Government Committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026, to act on a series of bills. Early in the meeting, members agreed that they could consult the online submission summaries rather than have changing submission counts read aloud. The committee then took up House Bill 1386, which would have allowed citizens in a municipality to vote to require a financial audit of a local school district. Members opposing the bill argued that school districts already have audit authority and reporting requirements under existing law, and that the proposal was unnecessary and potentially burdensome. The committee voted 17-0 to recommend the bill inexpedient to legislate, placing it on the consent calendar. The committee next considered House Bill 1181FN on public hearing notice requirements for zoning board of adjustment appeals. Members who opposed the bill said newspaper publication provides independent third-party verification and archival value, and that removing that requirement would weaken public notice. The committee voted 17-0 ITL and sent the bill to the consent calendar. It also voted 17-0 ITL on House Bill 1327, concerning the definition of commercially zoned land, largely because the sponsor was absent and members said they could not do due diligence without hearing from the sponsor. The committee then acted on House Bill 1473FN, concerning the use of agricultural fairground property, and House Bill 1147, concerning the use of capital reserve funds. In both cases, members cited the sponsor’s absence and the need for more information as reasons to recommend inexpedient to legislate; both votes were 17-0 and both bills were placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 1220, which would have allowed municipal governing bodies to review and approve school budgets, was also recommended ITL by a 17-0 vote after members raised concerns about local control, legal conflicts between separate entities, and technical drafting problems. The committee recommended ought to pass on House Bill 118, which raises the amount of money municipal treasurers may hold before depositing it in the bank, with supporters saying the higher threshold would reduce unnecessary trips to the bank and improve efficiency. It also recommended ought to pass on House Bill 1151, a housekeeping bill correcting statutory references related to conservation commission appropriations, and it approved House Bill 1309 as amended after adopting Amendment 2026-0411H to clarify town meeting warrant language. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1385, prohibiting negative property tax rates in certain municipalities, and recommended ITL by a 17-0 vote after testimony indicated the practice at issue had already ended and that a blanket prohibition could create problems for municipalities with excess revenues. The committee also began work on House Bill 1369, relating to posting warrants for special town meetings, and discussed an amendment to preserve newspaper notice while also allowing website posting where available.

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• Representative<00:17:33.120><c> Moriawa.</c> Representative Moriawa. Representative Moriawa.
• </c> Representative Shimizu. Representative Shimizu.
• Representative<00:25:59.600><c> Garcia.</c> Representative Garcia. Representative Garcia.
• Representative<01:01:51.760><c> Keela.</c> Representative Keela. Representative Keela.
• Represent<01:04:16.400><c> Cochran.</c> Represent Cochran. Represent Cochran.

Bills: HB1952 , HB1951 , HB1929 , HB2497 , HB2208 , HB2572 , HB1953 , HB2551 , HB2549 , HB1737 , HB1628 , HB1769 , HB2493 , HB2264 , HB1997 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB1805 , HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2219 , HB2469 , HB2233 , HB2519 , HB2141 , HB1904 , HB2201 , HB2410 , HB2007 , HB2385 , HB2444 , HB2349 , HB2235 , HB1872 , HB2416 , HB2291 , HB2292 , HB2263 , HB2359 , HB2455 , HB1509 , HB1514 , HB1515 , HB1648 , HB2164 , HB2323 , HB1825 , HB2172 , HB1888 , HB2005 , HB2387 , HB2358 , HB2119 , HB2276 , HB2472 , HB1714 , HB2325 , HB1541 , HB1960 , HB2140 , HB2315 , HB2367 , HB2388 , HB1696 , HB2333 , HB2138 , HB2332 , HB2283 , HB2059 , HB2057 , HB2589 , HB2417 , HB2337 , HB1588 , HB2217 , HB2020 , HB1915 , HB1742 , HB2026 , HB1965 , HB1546 , HB2360 , HB1563 , HB1749 , HB2614 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1849 , HB1641 , HB2161 , HB2194 , HB1721 , HB2284 , HB2188 , HB1897 , HB1880 , HB1573 , HB1876 , HB20 , HB2137

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• Representatives. Representatives. &gt;&gt; [applause] Representative Muraoka.
• Representatives. Representatives. &gt;&gt; [applause] Representative Hartsfield.
• Representative<00:45:37.520><c> Alcos.</c> Representative Alcos. Representative Alcos.
• Representative<00:47:34.720><c> Shimizu.</c> Representative Shimizu. Representative Shimizu.
• Representative Gideon: No vote. Representative Alcos: No vote. Representative Ohno: No vote.

Bills: HR204 , SB2925 , SB2798 , SB2320 , SB2800 , SB1230 , SB2706 , SB3233 , SB2405 , SB3320 , SB2543 , SB3097 , SB3096 , SB3140 , SB2593 , SB2567 , SB2466 , SB2140 , SB2088 , SB3090 , SB608 , SB2795 , SB3294 , SB3263 , SB3001 , SB2907 , SB3251 , SB2074 , SB2360 , SB2354 , SB2908 , SB2353 , SB3045 , SB2047 , SB3254 , SB3246 , SB3133 , SB2425 , SB2671 , SB3229 , SB2969 , SB1166 , SB896 , SB2391 , SB2125 , SB3118 , SB3325 , SB2613 , SB2614 , SB494 , SB2376 , SB3326 , SB2001 , SB2599 , SB3048 , SB3169 , SB2002 , SB3247 , SB3253 , SB2155 , SB2192 , SB3187 , SB2190 , SB2398 , SB2424 , SB3028 , SB2338 , SB3219 , SB2981 , HCR14

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• Representative Cobb? Yes. Representative Kaylee? Yes. Representative Dunkley? Yes.
• Representative Harris? Yes. Representative Hawkins? Yes. Representative Holcomb? Yes.
• Clerk: Representative Cop? Representative Cop: Yes. Clerk: Representative Daley?
• Representative Black. Representative Black: Yes. Representative Campbell: Yes.
• Representative Dunkley: Yes. Representative Gantt. Representative Gantt: Yes.

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• Representative Chaw? Representative Clardy? Representative Colter? Representative Curran?
• Representative Green? Representative Greenman? Representative H. Json? Representative J?
• Representative Nash? Representative Nash? Representative Nash? Representative Nadeau?
• Representative Youakim? Representative Aam? Representative AGB? Representative Allen?
• Representative Bierman? Representative Carol? Representative Cha? Representative Clardy?

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• Representative<00:15:48.880><c> Moroa.</c> Representative Moroa. Representative Moroa.
• Representative<00:16:02.079><c> Perrick.</c> Representative Perrick. Representative Perrick.
• </c> Representative Perrick. Representative Perrick.
• </c> Representative<00:17:58.000><c> Purk.</c> Representative Purk. Representative Purk.
• </c> Representative<00:21:21.840><c> Botti.</c> Representative Botti. Representative Botti.

Bills: HB1952 , HB1951 , HB1929 , HB2497 , HB2208 , HB2572 , HB1953 , HB2551 , HB2549 , HB1737 , HB1628 , HB1769 , HB2493 , HB2264 , HB1997 , HB2168 , HB2427 , HB1805 , HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2219 , HB2469 , HB2233 , HB2519 , HB2141 , HB1904 , HB2201 , HB2410 , HB2007 , HB2385 , HB2444 , HB2349 , HB2235 , HB1872 , HB2416 , HB2291 , HB2292 , HB2263 , HB2359 , HB2455 , HB1509 , HB1514 , HB1515 , HB1648 , HB2164 , HB2323 , HB1825 , HB2172 , HB1888 , HB2005 , HB2387 , HB2358 , HB2119 , HB2276 , HB2472 , HB1714 , HB2325 , HB1541 , HB1960 , HB2140 , HB2315 , HB2367 , HB2388 , HB1696 , HB2333 , HB2138 , HB2332 , HB2283 , HB2059 , HB2057 , HB2589 , HB2417 , HB2337 , HB1588 , HB2217 , HB2020 , HB1915 , HB1742 , HB2026 , HB1965 , HB1546 , HB2360 , HB1563 , HB1749 , HB2614 , HB1511 , HB1753 , HB1849 , HB1641 , HB2161 , HB2194 , HB1721 , HB2284 , HB2188 , HB1897 , HB1880 , HB1573 , HB1876 , HB20 , HB2137

Keywords: HB1952, Hawaii agriculture, University of Hawaii, CTAHR, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Kauai, agricultural research station, extension station, capital improvements, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, appropriation, ADA compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act, certified kitchen, greenhouse, laboratory, field research, cesspool decommissioning, invasive species

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• Representative Guthrie. Representative Dolan. Representative Elward. Representative Franz.
• Representative Karasinski. Representative Murphy. Representative Walker. Representative Stavis.
• Representative Gilman. Representative Maggiore. Representative Fracht. Representative Girard.
• Representative Majori. Representative Frock. Representative Gerard. Representative Grunt.
• Representative Stavis, Representative Gilman, Representative Majori, Representative Frock, Representative

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

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• Representative<00:14:31.440><c> Amato.</c> Representative Amato. Representative Amato.
• Representative<00:16:55.920><c> Garcia.</c> Representative Garcia. Representative Garcia.
• Representative<00:20:11.039><c> Pirick.</c> Representative Pirick. Representative Pirick.
• Representative<00:22:59.840><c> Garcia.</c> Representative Garcia. Representative Garcia.
• Representative<00:24:56.080><c> Amato.</c> Representative Amato. Representative Amato.

Bills: HB2139 , HB1892 , HB1893 , HB1890 , HB2335 , HB2468 , HB2091 , HB2092 , HB1878 , HB2297 , HB2127 , HB1785 , HB2345 , HB2344 , HB1780 , HB1891 , HB2398 , HB1764 , HB2564 , HB1783 , HB2567 , HB1934 , HB1778 , HB1781 , HB2621 , HB2019 , HB1803 , HB2454 , HB1811 , HB1943 , HB1589 , HB1607 , HB1851 , HB2490 , HB2546 , HB2568 , HB1972 , HB2391 , HB2575 , HB1896 , HB2399 , HB2004 , HB1894 , HB2397 , HB2498 , HB2560 , HB2310 , HB2214 , HB2167 , HB2197 , HB2116 , HB1879 , HB1596 , HB2096 , HB2298 , HB2343 , HB2566 , HB1518 , HB2044 , HB2336 , HB1603 , HB1718 , HB1740 , HB1616 , HB2171 , HB2022 , HB2347 , HB1882 , HB1708 , HB2086 , HB2154 , HB2027 , HB2179 , HB1620 , HB1913 , HB2159 , HB1597 , HB2121 , HB1864 , HB2305 , HB2576 , HB1713 , HB1729 , HB1756 , HB2122 , HB2559 , HB1743 , HB1733 , HB1868 , HB1723 , HB1711 , HB1812 , HB2515 , HB1724 , HB1604 , HB2270 , HB1722 , HB1727 , HB1920 , HB1593

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Bowers. Here. Representative Cook. Representative Jones. Here.
• Representative Little. Representative Louderback. Representative Money. Here. Representative Moody.
• Representative Little. Aye. Representative Louderback. Representative Money. Representative Moody.
• Representative Little. Representative Louderback. Representative Money. Aye. Representative Moody.
• Yes, Representative Jones, Representative Little, Representative Louderback, Representative Moody, Representative

Bills: HB867 , HB1347 , HB1801 , HB1820 , HB2197 , HB2617 , HB3110 , HB3166 , HB3330 , HB4237 , HB4342 , HB4629 , HB4933 , HJR148

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: criminal case dismissal, attorney discretion, law enforcement misconduct, judicial approval, evidence, judicial consent, transparency, healthcare, Medicare, insurance, elderly, retired, benefits, access, cost, criminal justice, case dismissal, prosecutorial discretion, law enforcement oversight, criminal procedure

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• Representative Woods: Yes. Representative Palmer: Yes. Representative Teas: Yes.
• Representative Representative Drew. Yes.
• And representative Representative And representative Representative McDonald.<00:41:15.680><c> Yes.
• Representative Drew. Yes. Representative Representative Drew. Yes.
• Representative Lucas. Representative Lane. No. Representative Representative Lane. No.

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• Clerk: Representative Baker. Representative Baker: Here. Clerk: Representative Bankson.
• Representative Bankson: Here. Clerk: Representative Bartleman. Representative Bartleman: Here.
• Clerk: Representative Brackett. Representative Brackett: Here. Clerk: Representative Fabricio.
• Representative Fabricio: Here. Clerk: Representative Gottlieb. Representative Gottlieb: Here.
• Clerk: Representative Greco. Representative Greco: Here. Clerk: Representative Grow.

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• Representative<00:21:28.960><c> C.</c> Representative C. Representative C.
• Representative Representative Wood, yes.
• Representative Representative Nuome, no.
• Representative Representative Wood, yes.
• ><c> Burnham,</c><01:43:06.000><c> Representative</c> Representative Burnham, Representative Representative

Committee: House Election Law

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• Representative Lansett, Representative Bowles, Representative Fat Gatter, Representative Hill, here.
• Representative Bowles? Representative Hill? Aye. Representative Kane? Representative Kerbs?
• Representative Blancett? Representative Bowles? Representative Hill? Representative Kane?
• Representative Bowles? Representative Hill? Representative Kane? Representative Kerbs?
• Representative Blancett? Representative Hill? Representative Kane? Representative Kerbs?

Summary: The Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding met for what leaders described as likely its final meeting, with a quorum present from both chambers. Chairs reviewed the ARPA/SLFRF process, noting the large volume of requests received, the need to meet Treasury’s December 31, 2026 paperwork deadline, and the committee’s role in reallocating excess or at-risk funds to projects that can be completed in time. Working groups reported on progress across education/economic development, transportation/rural development, government transformation, and health and human services, with most projects on track but some funds needing to be reclassified or redirected. The committee approved a series of motions, generally by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, to reclassify excess funds and appropriate interest earnings to existing obligated projects. Actions included reallocations from the Department of Commerce and the Office of Emergency Management, and interest-fund appropriations for wastewater and water infrastructure, Boys & Girls Clubs, the YWCA, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, and the Department of Human Services. Members also authorized the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the Healthcare Workforce Training Commission to reallocate remaining funds to existing projects. In the health and human services portion, the committee approved funding for the Oklahoma Healthcare Workforce Training Commission, the OSU Medical Authority’s Human Performance Project and Pharmaceutical Expansion Program, the University Hospitals Trust Authority’s Child Behavioral Health Project, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Griffin Memorial bed replacement, and the State Department of Health for the Rural Hospital Rebuild Program. Members asked questions about whether funds were going to new or existing projects and about broadband progress, and staff explained that the reallocations were intended to fill gaps in already obligated projects. The meeting ended with closing remarks thanking members and staff for their work and noting the measures would continue through the appropriations process before final action by the full chambers.

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• Representative Spillsbury. Representative Walma. Representative Leechman. Representative Murray.
• Representative Stringham. Representative Priest. Representative Rung. Representative Muns.
• Representative Leechman. Representative Murray. Representative Eel. Representative Turiski.
• Representative Representative Representative Ron. Ron. Ron.
• </c> Representative R, then Representative P. Representative R, then Representative P.

Committee: House Finance

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• Representative Frock: no. Representative Colby: no. Representative Gerana: no.
• Representative Majori: no. Representative Frock: no. Representative Colby: no.
• Representative Majori: no. Representative Frock: no. Representative Colby: no.
• Representative Frock: no. Representative Colby: no. Representative Gerana: no.
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Committee: House Municipal and County Government