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TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 3rd, 2025

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 1027 is Chair Shaheen's bill to increase access.
  • can access it.
  • deserts, and not having access to green space. ...space.
  • It's accessible. Almost everybody has a smartphone.
  • The ability to ensure that there is access to continuing education and access to information and recruitment
Bills: HB514, HB1652, HB2117, HB2298, HB3269, HB46, HB46
Keywords: maternal health, maternal care, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, doula, birth worker, midwife, obstetric care, women's health, rural health, health workforce, workforce development, trauma-informed care, public outreach campaign, health equity, minority health, underserved communities, Texas Department of State Health Services, HHSC
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Feb 6, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • to justice, and access to knowledge through the libraries.
  • </c><00:25:09.200><c> essential</c> well as folks who access essential well as folks who access essential
  • For many teenagers, access to care.
  • </c><00:53:29.680><c> or</c> have contact with a parent, guardian or have contact with a parent, guardian
  • </c> which the office of language access which the office of language access cannot<02:14:49.440><c>
Bills: HB1838, HB1870, HB2445, HB2540, HB1886, HB1839, HB2269, HB1939, HB2037, HB1635, HB1941, HB1576, HB2568, HB2267, HB2590, HB2266, HB2597, HB2499, HB2500, HB2502, HB2607, HB2137, HB2357, HB1782
Keywords: HB1838, Hawaii, Act 142, U visa, T visa, U nonimmigrant status, T nonimmigrant status, immigration certification, visa certification, Form I-918 Supplement B, Form I-914 Supplement B, noncitizen victims, crime victim, human trafficking, victim helpfulness, law enforcement certification, prosecutor certification, judicial review, circuit court, confidentiality
Summary: The committee opened testimony on House Bill 1838, relating to visas. Testifiers from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the legal clinic, the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the ACLU, CARES, and immigrant-rights groups strongly supported the bill, saying it would bring Hawaii into compliance with federal law, standardize and speed up certification for U and T visa applicants, and better protect survivors of crime and trafficking. Supporters emphasized that delays in certification can leave eligible survivors waiting years for federal visa access and can undermine public safety by discouraging victims from reporting crimes. The chair announced there were 103 testimonies in support and one in opposition, and the committee then moved on without taking a vote on the bill in the hearing. The committee next heard House Bill 1870, concerning protected locations and immigration enforcement. Testimony from the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, ACLU of Hawaii, educators, students, and community advocates supported limiting immigration enforcement at schools and other essential-service sites, arguing that families should be able to access education, health care, shelters, libraries, and social services without fear. The Department of Education said it had already issued guidance in March 2025 for how staff should respond when law enforcement comes onto campus, and the Public Charter School Commission noted implementation would need to occur at the school level. Testifiers said the bill would create standardized protocols and protect students and families from fear and disruption; the chair reported 142 testimonies in support, one in opposition, and five comments. The committee then took up House Bill 2445, relating to student safety and law enforcement on campus. The Department of Education again said it had already rolled out statewide guidance and described its process for staff to notify administration, verify law enforcement identification and purpose, and route matters through the complex area superintendent and attorney general, while noting emergencies would be handled differently. A committee member questioned whether the procedures were sufficiently standardized and whether staff were trained for unusual situations. Student and community testifiers supported the bill, saying schools should remain safe havens and that clear procedures are needed if federal immigration enforcement appears on campus. The Department of Law Enforcement testified in opposition to parts of the measure, raising concerns about masking requirements, vehicle markings, officer safety, doxxing, retaliation, costs, and possible supremacy-clause conflicts, and suggested more exemptions and a compromise approach. The chair reported 106 testimonies in support, two comments, and no opposition for the bill before moving on to the next measure.
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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Mar 18th, 2026

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • The town is uniquely positioned with direct access to Cape Cod Bay to the north and Nantucket Sound to
  • it's a pretty open area that is accessible beyond the trespassing signs.
  • But the one thing I knew I had access to, no matter what, was school.
  • But the one thing I knew I had access to, no matter what, was school.
  • We have a country built on people having access to the courts, being able to.
Bills: H4697, S2635, S2680, S2681, H5158
Keywords: constables, civil deputy sheriffs, law enforcement, training, certification, public safety, emergency response, red lights, Barnstable, town management, public health, safety standards, nuclear power, waste management, community protection, BMX, motocross, safety, regulation, insurance
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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Civil Rights & Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • At the heart of this bill, this is really about access to justice.
  • And I think that's critical as we look for equal access to justice.
Bills: HB2255, HB2354, HB2595, HB2320, HB2597
Keywords: litigation finance, legal funding, lawsuit, financial services, access to justice, common interest communities, homeowners association, property management, housing regulations, community governance, criminal justice, judgment, collateral attack, legal proceedings, sentencing reform, firearm regulation, manufacturing, safety standards, background checks, license requirements
Summary: The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee met on February 4 and took executive action on five bills. House Bill 2255 on litigation finance would require disclosures and prohibit certain acts by third-party litigation funders; members described it as a transparency measure rather than a ban, and it was reported out 12-1. House Bill 2354 on WUCIOA and small common interest communities would exempt smaller communities from many WUCIOA requirements, adjust reserve study and audit rules, and was reported out unanimously 13-0. The committee also advanced House Bill 2595, which extends the deadline for post-conviction collateral attacks from one year to three years and allows the Office of Public Defense to represent eligible indigent offenders in those proceedings. Supporters framed it as an access-to-justice measure, while opponents warned of added strain on the courts; it passed 8-5. Before voting, the committee heard staff summaries of House Bill 2320 on restricting manufacture and distribution of certain firearms made with 3D printers or CNC machines, and House Bill 2597 on civil remedies for constitutional violations during immigration enforcement. For House Bill 2320, the committee adopted Representative Walsh’s amendment removing a rebuttable presumption about intent tied to digital firearm manufacturing code, then reported the substitute bill out 8-5. Supporters said the substitute was narrowed after stakeholder input to target untraceable firearms without unduly affecting hobbyists or industry, while opponents argued it remained too broad and could chill lawful 3D printing. House Bill 2597, as amended by substitute, would create a civil cause of action for constitutional violations during civil immigration enforcement, align some defenses with Section 1983 practice, and shorten the limitations period to two years; it was also reported out 8-5 after supporters emphasized remedies for rights violations and opponents questioned its necessity and scope.
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part II) May 21st, 2025

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's free, and everyone can access it.
  • At least 30 days, half of them offer unfettered access. This is not a new concept.
  • Unfettered access was first passed by Nebraska in 1957.
  • We ask for your support of HB1942 to extend access to more Texans.
  • The last thing I want to say is, this is about access.
Bills: HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147
Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Health and Human Services (Part I) May 21st, 2025

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've specifically worked with Charlie's Law and the access we’ve provided as a state.
  • We were the first state in America to provide access to adult stem cells.
  • These are just good steps forward to continue to expand access with appropriate measures.
  • You brought up an excellent point that this amendment is to broaden access.
  • When a caregiver is licensed, they have access to more financial assistance.
Bills: HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147
Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health
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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate and Governmental Affairs May 6th, 2026

Senate & Governmental Affairs

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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Ways and Means General Fund

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Government Modernization and Technology Feb 9th, 2026

Government Modernization and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's the Broadband Equity Access Development Program; it's a federal program.
Bills: HB2293, HB3176, HB3545, HB3546
Keywords: broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, funding, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, state agencies, high-risk AI decisions, deepfakes
Summary: The Government Modernization and Technology Committee met with a quorum and announced that House Bill 3523 was laid over and not heard. The committee first considered House Bill 2293, which extends the sunset date of the Oklahoma Broadband Office to December 31, 2030 so it can continue administering the final and largest round of federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment grant funds. The bill was adopted and passed 6-1. The committee then heard House Bill 3176, described as creating an ecosystem of research and innovation around Oklahoma’s largest industries, especially in response to recent oil and gas company departures from the state. After brief presentation and no questions, the bill passed 5-2. Next, the committee took up House Bill 3545, which sets standards for state agency use of artificial intelligence, including human oversight for high-risk decisions, transparency for AI-generated content, and annual reporting on AI use. The committee adopted a PCS and passed the bill 7-0. Finally, House Bill 3546 was considered to prohibit AI systems and other non-human inanimate objects from being granted legal personhood in Oklahoma; it also passed 7-0. The meeting then adjourned.
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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:04 am

Senate Indian, Rural & Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bodies and justified through harmful stereotypes and unequal access to informed consent, the impacts
  • looked into this, and you indicated the very difficult time in trying to find records and getting access
Bills: SM14
Keywords: forced sterilization, coerced sterilization, Indigenous women, Native American women, women of color, reproductive justice, reproductive sovereignty, truth and reconciliation commission, memorial, trauma-informed care, reparative justice, human rights, bodily autonomy, Indian Health Service, Indian affairs, Commission on the Status of Women, survivor testimony, reproductive health access, genocide, transitional justice
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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Mar 3rd, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Another major change was we tightened up the access language.
  • There were concerns about unfettered access to certain records.
  • </c><00:44:54.480><c> by</c> authorization to allow access by authorization to allow access by employees
  • There tighten up the access language.
  • access to certain<00:45:04.400><c> records.
Bills: HB227, HB454, SB323, HB266, SB52, SB53, SB296, HB37, HB429, HB93, HB249, HB328, HB111, HB132, HB26, SB261, HB227, HB454, SB323, HB266, SB52, SB53, SB296, HB37, HB429, HB93, HB249, HB328, HB111, HB132, HB26, SB261
Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness
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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Apr 27th, 2026

Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then also it would ensure that data is accessible so that we can actually track the access and where
  • And so what this bill does at its core is to ensure that every Louisiana family has access to healthy
  • So when we're accessing and recreating opportunities for people to get healthy and nutritional foods,
  • The last thing I'll say is that this bill is not just about food access. It's about public health.
  • In layman's terms, if I have access to an apple or an apple product, the apple is going to have more
Bills: HCR65, HB512, HB1194, SCR23, SB502
Keywords: crawfish, agricultural labor, H-2A program, seasonal workforce, Louisiana economy, Healthy Food Retail Act, food access, food deserts, economic opportunity, public health, Louisiana agriculture, community development, fresh food, agriculture, national security, food production, supply chain, security task force, farm labor, Chinese investments
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, which would create an Agricultural-based National Security Priorities Task Force to study issues such as Chinese drones, farmland ownership, and other technology-related concerns that could affect farmers and national security. Senator Kathy Stewart said the goal was to avoid unintended consequences in legislation and to bring agriculture stakeholders together. The resolution was moved favorably with no objections. The committee then took up Senate Bill 502 on sugarcane bagasse storage. Supporters, including the sponsor, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the American Sugar Cane League, said the bill would clarify that bagasse is an agricultural byproduct and would protect storage practices that comply with department best practices from local ordinances. Several residents from St. Martin Parish testified in opposition, saying a large bagasse pile near their homes was out of compliance, created dust and odors, and caused health and property-value concerns. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably with no objections. House Bill 512, by Representative Schamerhorn, would prohibit the manufacturing and sale of cell-cultured food products in Louisiana while allowing university research to continue. An amendment was adopted to make the bill effective only if certain federal court rulings allow such a ban. The sponsor and Commissioner Strain argued the issue is still scientifically uncertain and that the state should avoid costly litigation; the bill was reported favorably with amendments after no objections. House Bill 1194, the Healthy Food Retail Act, was amended to shift food-desert research and mapping duties to the LSU AgCenter, while the financing authority would continue handling grants and related funding mechanisms. Supporters said the bill would improve data on food deserts and help target grocery access in underserved urban and rural areas; some members raised concerns about government subsidies and long-term dependence, but the sponsor and Commissioner Strain said the program is intended as infrastructure support to launch stores, not ongoing operating aid. After debate, the bill was reported favorably with amendments by a 10-3 roll call vote. The committee also reported favorably House Concurrent Resolution 65, which urges federal action to reclassify crawfish-industry job duties as agricultural labor for H-2A purposes; testimony emphasized labor shortages, the impact on crawfish and rice producers, and the need for more legal guest workers. The meeting ended with a brief informational handout on direct marketing and custom slaughter plants and adjournment.
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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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WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Care & Wellness Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Health Care & Wellness

Transcript Highlights:
  • The major question before the state is not whether to expand access to traditional healing.
  • have access to before?
  • It's access to data, notifiable conditions, but also the ability to access some of the data sets about
  • I've just seen the impacts of not having access to IVIG.
  • It's also not compromising safety, and it is increasing access in our local communities.
Bills: HB2555, HB2658, HB2683, HB2685, HB2168, HB2196, HB2545
Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, traditional practices, health insurance, coverage expansion, mental health, insurance coverage, transparency, consumer protection, efficiency, health carriers, providers relations, tribal data, data protection, privacy, sharing of information, Indigenous rights, overdose prevention, data sharing, public health
Summary: The House Health Care and Wellness Committee held public hearings on four bills. HB 2555 would require the Health Care Authority to apply by July 1, 2026, for a Medicaid waiver to cover traditional health care practices at tribal and urban Indian facilities. Supporters, including the prime sponsor, tribal health leaders, and the Health Care Authority, said the bill would recognize traditional medicine, expand access, and potentially reduce downstream costs, while HCA noted the timeline may be difficult and that reimbursement issues, especially for urban Indian organizations, are still being worked out. HB 2685 would codify tribal data sovereignty principles, require state agencies to handle tribal data consistently with those principles, direct disease reporting to tribal health jurisdictions, and exempt certain tribal data from public disclosure. Tribal leaders supported the bill as a way to improve access to data and better tell the story behind it, while the Washington Coalition for Open Government opposed the broad public records exemption and HCA said the bill may be overbroad, especially regarding data sets that include tribal members and undefined ownership interests. HB 2658 would require health carriers to report standardized coverage and access data, especially for behavioral health, and the Insurance Commissioner would post the data publicly and maintain a dashboard. Supporters said it would expose gaps between promised and actual behavioral health coverage, while opponents argued it duplicates recent parity reforms, could be misread, and adds administrative burden. HB 2683 would shorten carrier credentialing timelines from 90 days to 30 days and require carriers to post billing and coverage information more openly. Supporters said it would help providers join networks faster and improve transparency for patients, while opponents raised concerns about safety checks, privacy, and implementation burden. After public hearing, the committee took executive action on three bills: it adopted two amendments and passed HB 2168, which concerns overdose mapping data, by a 16-1 vote; it rejected an amendment to HB 2196 but then passed the bill, which requires coverage for PANDAS/PANS treatments, by a 15-2 vote; and it passed HB 2545, allowing elective percutaneous coronary interventions at ambulatory surgical facilities, by a 13-4 vote. The committee then adjourned.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Education K-16 Feb 20th, 2025

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • At United ISD, educators have access to informational sessions about becoming TIA designated, along with
  • At a time when Texas students... ...students urgently need access to well-prepared and experienced teachers
  • especially with supports. ...While the program aims to reward top teachers, many feel it is not accessible
  • Currently, my members have a liability policy that gives them access to a lawyer, but I'm not sure if
  • Expanding TIA to include more tiers will allow more teachers access to higher salaries.
Bills: SB26, SB 26
Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, SB 26, Texas Property Code, colonia, colonias, Spanish translation, bilingual contract, real estate contract, executory contract, residential property, border county, international border, economically distressed area, consumer protection, language access, translator certified in Spanish
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Commission on Race & Access to Opportunity and Juvenile Justice Oversight Council (6-20-23) Reupload

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 22 Afternoon Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 22 Morning Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, would they be able to go get a court-appointed guardian?
  • Where I got interested in this was obviously the exposure of minors having access to it and even those
  • Investigation to create and maintain a domestic violence offender registry, allowing for the public to have access
  • Representative, since this is a public registry, how would the public be able to access the registry?
  • How do they access the activation button for emergency sirens? I'll explain that to you.
Bills: HB4104, HB3722, HB3787, HB3700, HB3701, HB3310, HB3404, HB2964, HB2398, HB3024, HB3499, HB3278, HB3279, HB3645, HB3649, HB2293, HB3260, HB3176, HB3177, HB3114, HB3172, HB3322, HB3323, HB4248, HB3720, HB2210, HB1322, HB1937, HB3301, HB4107
Keywords: Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 22 Morning Session Mar 10th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So would they be able to go get a court-appointed guardian? Maybe.
  • Where I got interested in this was obviously the exposure of minors having access to it, and even those
  • Investigation to create and maintain a domestic violence offender registry, allowing for the public to have access
  • Representative, since this is a public registry, how would the public be able to access the registry?
  • So, how do they access the activation button for emergency sirens? I’ll explain that to you.
Bills: HB4104, HB3722, HB3787, HB3700, HB3701, HB3310, HB3404, HB2964, HB2398, HB3024, HB3499, HB3278, HB3279, HB3645, HB3649, HB2293, HB3260, HB3176, HB3177, HB3114, HB3172, HB3322, HB3323, HB4248, HB3720, HB2210, HB1322, HB1937, HB3301, HB4107
Keywords: Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety
Summary: The House convened, heard the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, recognized the Doctor of the Day, and held several special presentations, including the Bethany Youth Council and a centennial recognition for Ascension St. John. The chamber then took up a long series of bills on second and third reading, with members asking questions on hospice care, broadband, funeral director continuing education, economic development, court reporters, DUI-related GPS monitoring, banking discrimination, statutory interpretation, electronic filings, intoxicating hemp beverages, homemade food production, youth apprenticeships, domestic violence, school communications with minors, firearms definitions, and outdoor warning sirens. Among the measures considered, House Bill 3645 on hospice referrals for patients without next of kin or a durable power of attorney passed 16-0. House Bill 3649, allowing proceeds from certain state property sales to remain in the mental health real estate trust, passed 15-0. House Bill 2293 extending the Oklahoma Broadband Office sunset to 2030 passed 84-10. House Bill 3216 adding the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association to approved continuing education providers passed 94-0, and House Bill 3176 directing Commerce to pursue national lab and innovation opportunities passed 51-37 after extensive debate about its aspirational nature and cost. Other bills approved included HB 3177 on Corporation Commission court reporter pay and retention, HB 3114 removing DUI with great bodily harm from DOC GPS monitoring eligibility, HB 3172 restricting adverse banking actions by large financial institutions against lawful activity, HB 3322 on statutory interpretation, HB 3323 removing notarization requirements for electronic Service Oklahoma submissions, HB 4248 restricting certain intoxicating beverages to those 21 and older, HB 3720 expanding the Homemade Food Freedom Act, HB 2210 modernizing youth apprenticeships, HB 1322 creating a domestic violence offender registry, HB 1937 revising school communications with minors and receiving emergency passage, HB 3301 aligning state firearms definitions with federal law, and HB 4107 criminalizing hacking or unauthorized activation of outdoor warning sirens. Most bills passed with broad support, though some drew significant questioning over fiscal impact, public safety, and implementation details.