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• Members, as soon as we adjourn, we’re going to go into an ethics training, so don’t go anywhere.
• Members, as soon as we adjourn, we’re going to go into an ethics training, so don’t go anywhere.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 96 members present, opened in prayer and pledge, and introduced several resolutions and bills. Among the measures laid over were resolutions recognizing Funeral Directors’ Day, the crew of Eve’s anniversary, Crime Stoppers of Greater New Orleans, Nurse Practitioner Day, and condolences resolutions for several individuals. Bills introduced included appropriations measures to pay consent judgments, a property tax exemption bill for certain trusts involving seniors, and a nursing practice bill on administering reconstituted medication. Committee reports were also received, including favorable reports and amendments on multiple House bills from Civil Law and Transportation. The chamber adopted several resolutions without objection, including condolences for former Speaker Joe R. Salter, Derek Scott, and Leroy Cavalier, recognition of Bernardo de Gálvez and Hispanic contributions to the American Revolution, Codafield Day, Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame election, and support for continued National Guard operations at Camp Beauregard. Other resolutions were referred to committees, including measures on DOJ transparency regarding Epstein-related records, a housing rental assistance feasibility study, LHSAA recognition of dance and cheer as sports, and a study of disinheritance procedures for intestate successors. During personal privilege remarks, Representative McCormick discussed PILOTs (payments in lieu of taxes), citing legislative auditor findings about limited reporting and local entities’ authority to approve PILOTs, and questioned their economic development impact. Representatives also recognized a visiting 7th grade class from Trinity Episcopal School and held a moment of silence honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson. Announcements included upcoming committee meetings, a rescheduled Transportation Committee meeting with additional bills added, an ethics training after adjournment, and a Bible study meeting the next morning. The House then adjourned until 2:00 p.m. the following day.

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• mission to promote learning and advance knowledge and serve the people of Oklahoma through education, research
• The ability to allow us to use the legacy fund for our agronomy research facility is pivotal to the future
• I do want to start with just a thank you to the House staff, security, research, legal, fiscal teams,
• I do want to start with just a thank you to the House staff, security, research, legal, fiscal teams,
• So, my more realistic suggestion would be that they pursue one of the more transparent and more ethical

Bills: HR1051, HR1048, SB2074, SJR39, SJR47, SB1983, SB444, SB1503, SB1561, SB592, SB1501, SB1946, SB1567, SB1833, SB2026, SB904, SB2178, SB1651, SB1558, SB1565, SB1553, SB1257, SB65, SB1749, SB1242, SB1642, SB640, SB667, SB1436, SB1484, SB1562, SB1794, SB1644, SB1533, SB933, SB1555

Keywords: livestock, judging, Oklahoma State University, championship, agriculture, military children, recognition, community support, military families, April 15, pharmacy benefits managers, reimbursement, healthcare, prescription drugs, cost regulation, property valuation, tax limit, homestead, income threshold, elderly

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of special presentations and introductions celebrating Oklahoma State University, the Cowgirl Wrestling Club, the OSU livestock judging team, military children, poster contest winners, and several visiting groups and honorees. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Kurt Emerson, and the Nurse of the Day, Beverly Felton. Much of the floor time was devoted to OSU Day remarks, including a citation honoring the university and comments from Speaker Hilbert, Coach Eric Morris, and President Jim Hess. The House then took up Senate Bill 2074, a pharmacy benefit manager measure intended to regulate PBMs and support pharmacists. An amendment by Representative Jenkins to remove a section of the bill was tabled, and members questioned the bill extensively about reimbursement rates, consumer costs, employer options, transparency, and the impact on independent pharmacies. After debate, the bill advanced and passed the House by a vote of 87-7. Members also considered Senate Joint Resolution 39, which would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot to cap property tax growth. The measure, as amended, would set a 1.75% annual cap on homestead property tax growth and a 4% cap on other properties, with a stair-step senior freeze. The resolution drew debate over effects on local government revenue, schools, roads, jails, and inflation, but supporters argued it would provide strong taxpayer protections. The House passed the resolution 85-9 and then took the additional vote required to refer the constitutional amendment to a special election.

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• Evan Chavez, Alonzo Baca, our office administrator, Arlo is here back there, our research assistant,
• In 2022, after an extensive search to research our vendors to train on PBIS, I was able to connect with
• So we're looking at data each year to see how PBIS will impact our attendance as we do know by research
• Research has shown that the presence of an exit exam doesn't increase students' academic achievement
• And so maybe we're only talking about the engineers, the researchers, the Los Alamos types who maybe

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• We'll open the executive session on House Bill 1808 FN, establishing the position of academic research
• The academic research and improvement performance data analyst will be collecting and analyzing statewide
• Um, I have actually been doing some research on other statutory and study committees, and there's a great
• on other statutory doing some research on other statutory and<04:40:52.240><c> study</c><04:40:52.560
• I don't see any ground ethical either.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on House Bill 1571, which would direct the Department of Education to review and revise statewide academic standards and curriculum and make an appropriation. Representative Kristen Noble, the sponsor, said the bill is intended to update outdated standards, especially in math, and to have the department create a list of high-quality curriculum and materials aligned to the revised standards. She noted she would likely amend the bill to change a requirement that districts “shall” select from the list to “may,” and said a misplaced crossed-out section would need to be restored and moved by amendment. She also said assessments would need to be updated to match any new standards. Testimony from Marie Banfield strongly supported the bill and the move away from a mandate, arguing that current standards are outdated and that Common Core and related standards have not improved student outcomes. She criticized the math standards for emphasizing multiple strategies and written explanations over computation, and said stronger standards would better support students, including those with learning or communication challenges. She also argued that New Hampshire should follow examples such as Massachusetts, which she said used rigorous standards successfully. Nate Green of the Department of Education did not take a position on the bill but explained that the bill would affect statewide academic standards, state assessments, and potentially federal compliance. He distinguished academic standards from minimum standards in statute, said any standards revision would require work with content experts, State Board approval, and then a corresponding assessment update that could take about two years. He estimated assessment development costs could range from about $200,000 to $500,000 for minor revisions and $1 million to $2 million for a wholesale new set of standards. He also said the bill would apply to public and charter public schools, not private or homeschool students, and that the department does not currently provide a statewide list of curriculum materials because curriculum decisions have historically been local.

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• I think that's where the kind of research community in the body of scientific evidence comes in.
• I would look to the research that's specifically on the kinds of instructional practices and teacher
• Researching data from last year, 23-24, suggests it is still highly elevated.
• I think this is an emerging piece of research.
• I think this is something where there's emerging research. I would also, if you do bring in Dr.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• You have to demonstrate that you've passed the ethical exam. You've passed the bar exam.
• that you've You have to demonstrate that you've passed<01:23:31.440><c> the</c><01:23:31.600><c> ethical
• </c><01:23:32.800><c> You've</c><01:23:33.040><c> passed</c> passed the ethical exam.
• You've passed passed the ethical exam.
• And I did not have time to do in-depth research on the legal issue for me, but the Colorado Constitution

Keywords: 981, all

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• DHS asked our committee to review the current research with regards to chiropractic treatment here to
• DHS asked our committee to review the current research with regards to chiropractic treatment here to
• So I think that's even an ethical thing.
• Grants to clinicians who are eminent in the field of research for rare diseases are going on.
• </c><00:57:36.319><c> that</c> must invest in public research that must invest in public research that

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Banner has done research on this, and we've seen a reduction in self-harm incidences, a reduction in
• Chairman, members, for the record, my name is Christina Stender, policy intern for House Majority Research
• And I'll do my own research too, so thank you. Representative Lopez? Mr. Chairman, please do.
• I don't think it's right, morally, ethically, but that I'm going to no. Representative Blatman? Mr.

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met on March 25 for what was described as its last regular meeting, with a possible special meeting the following week. The committee first took up Senate Bill 1112, adopting a Livingston strike-everything amendment that appropriates $1 million from the special services fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Department of Corrections for holistic, studio-based rehabilitative programming and requires a report on spending, self-harm, discipline, and recidivism by June 30, 2028. Supporters from Art of Our Soul testified that the trauma-informed art and music therapy program has reduced disciplinary violations, self-harm, and mental health watches, and members described it as a rehabilitation effort with documented benefits. The bill, as amended, received a due pass recommendation by a 16-2 vote. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1776, which would expand AHCCCS coverage for traditional healing services to include urban Indian organizations. AHCCCS testified neutrally but said the change would require a waiver amendment, would not qualify for 100% federal match, and would carry an estimated $1.3 million general fund impact. The sponsor argued the bill would align Arizona with federal policy and correct an omission of urban Indian organizations from the existing waiver. After discussion about costs and whether the bill should proceed with a committee of the whole amendment, the committee gave SB 1776 a do pass recommendation by a 9-6-2-1 vote, with several members expressing concern about AHCCCS growth and the funding source. Senate Bill 1537, which would rename the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund as the Public Safety De-escalation and Life Safety Fund and repeal its advisory commission, failed. Testimony explained that the commission has not met in years and that the bill was largely a cleanup measure, but the Arizona Police Association opposed the change and some members wanted the commission reformed rather than repealed. The committee voted it down 6-9, with members split over whether the fund should remain tied to its current structure. The committee next adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 1584 that shifted a $1 million appropriation for Department of Corrections recruitment and training from the general fund to the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund. Supporters said DOC remains understaffed and that the training/recruitment program has worked elsewhere; some members questioned whether the fund could legally be used for that purpose, but the amendment passed and the bill received a do pass recommendation by a 10-5-2-2 vote. Finally, Senate Bill 1673, which funds the law enforcement crime victim notification system, was amended to reduce the appropriation from $5 million general fund to about $2.595 million from the victim compensation fund. Testimony from the Arizona Sheriffs Association, victim notification vendors, and Phoenix officials emphasized the program’s importance, while others argued the amendment would raid victim compensation resources. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed, and the committee adjourned after noting the next calendar had not yet been posted.

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• Banner has done research on this, and we've seen a reduction in self-harm incidences, a reduction in
• Chairman, members, for the record, my name is Christina Stender, policy intern for House Majority Research
• And I'll do my own research too, so thank you. Representative Lopez? Mr. Chairman, please.
• I don't think it's right, morally, ethically, but I'm going to no. Representative Blattman? Mr.

Bills: SB1112, SB1517, SB1537, SB1584, SB1673, SB1776

Keywords: mental health, hearings, acquaintance witnesses, patient rights, treatment evaluation, barbering, cosmetology, appropriation, funding, licensing, board operations, peace officer, training, public safety, traffic offenses, judicial system, corrections, recruitment, state budget, crime victims

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• attorneys were the way that I carry myself and why I decided to become an attorney late in life with ethics
• whole class, I apologize, but I do have a couple of copies of a bill analysis from Texas Policy Research
• But some of the reasons that you... ...will find in the piece from Texas Policy Research about their
• Based on statistics I've seen on researching it and my own...

Bills: SB 15

Keywords: law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, 997, house, all

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• attorneys were the way that I carry myself and why I decided to become an attorney late in life with ethics
• whole class, I apologize, but I do have here a couple of copies of a bill analysis from Texas Policy Research
• But some of the reasons that you will find in the piece from Texas Policy Research about their concerns
• Are frivolous or unfounded based on thing, uh, statistics I've seen on, uh, researching it and my own

Bills: SB 15

Keywords: law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code

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• Recent research shows that over the last two decades, the number of Americans who identify as. both Latino
• Children, parents, researchers, doctors, regulators, and lawmakers alike have clearly delivered.
• And when you look at the actual research, what has happened since the prevalence of social media has
• Several hours of ethics and code study.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so and knowing also that this will could end up in the division of of of Ethics for a complaint.
• But they didn't say anything about, you know, the beaches, but I further went and researched it and it
• I am a research follow for the Institute for the American Future and a lot of county residents since
• That was research items you can tell. I'm kind of nerdy.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><00:04:34.639><c> um</c> School Counselors uh code of ethics. um School Counselors uh code of ethics
• A code of ethics and a code of conduct. It doesn't remove them. It doesn't remove them at all.
• of ethical conduct.
• This simply sets up the code of conduct and the code of ethics for school board members.
• We have a code of conduct and basically a code of ethics for school board members.

Keywords: Education - Room 216, 22 January, 2026; 10:30 AM, 925, all

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• Muhammad Ibrahim Ali, the Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Committee on House Rules, Care, Ethics
• Muhammad Ibrahim Ali, the Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Committee on House Rules, Care, Ethics

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• Chair, I did do some research prior to coming here, and this recommendation came from first responders
• I did do some research<00:10:24.399><c> prior</c><00:10:24.720><c> to</c><00:10:24.959><c> coming</c>
• <00:10:25.200><c> here</c><00:10:25.519><c> and</c><00:10:25.839><c> this</c> research prior to coming
• here and this research prior to coming here and this recommendation<00:10:27.279><c> came</c><00:10:
• </c><01:03:51.839><c> and</c> not in line with medical ethics and not in line with medical ethics and

Bills: HF3935, HF2216, HF4354, HF4210, HF4212

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services

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• And it spans development and training, building work ethic, technical skills, and career readiness that
• one of the longest-running research projects in the nation, and it's actually in partnership with us
• Forest Service have been partnering on this research at Cal Fire's Jackson Demonstration Forest.
• I don't know that any of us will be here in 2009, but that agreement is in place so that research can
• That agreement is in place so that research can continue for generations to come.

Summary: The subcommittee met to discuss several California Conservation Corps (CCC) and Cal Fire budget proposals, with no votes taken and all items held open for a future hearing. The CCC overview highlighted the program’s 50th anniversary, its statewide conservation, disaster response, education, and workforce development work, and its funding mix of General Fund and fee-for-service reimbursements. Members praised the program’s impact on young adults and communities, and asked about revenue sources, partnerships, recruitment, and outcomes for Corps members after service. A major CCC item was reopening and staffing the Greenwood Residential Center in El Dorado County. The department said the center is needed to restore local wildfire and fuel-break capacity, especially when winter road closures limit access to other facilities. The LAO said the proposal has merit but suggested the Legislature consider lower-cost alternatives, such as using fewer new Corps members or delaying opening, given the budget condition. The committee also discussed a proposal to move CCC hand crews to a seven-day wildfire readiness schedule; the department argued this is needed to match Cal Fire’s year-round operations and reduce chronic staffing gaps, while the LAO recommended considering partial funding or other cost-saving options. Cal Fire’s department overview focused on year-round wildfire response, vegetation management, community preparedness, and the 66-hour workweek rollout. Members asked about contract counties, federal partnerships, reforestation capacity, and the use of cap-and-invest and General Fund dollars amid structural deficits. Cal Fire said its nursery capacity is far below reforestation needs and relies on public-private partnerships, and it described reimbursements for work on federal lands. The committee also discussed defensible space inspections, with Cal Fire seeking permanent staffing to replace temporary positions and maintain its goal of 250,000 inspections annually; the LAO suggested alternatives such as different funding mixes, a reinstated SRA fee, or one-time funding. Finally, the committee heard a request to increase Cal Fire’s fixed-wing pilot and mechanic contract. Cal Fire said the larger, more complex aircraft fleet and year-round fire season require more pilots and maintainers, and that contracting provides flexibility and avoids some benefit costs. The LAO said the proposal addresses significant health and safety concerns and merits consideration, while members questioned whether in-house staffing or longer contract terms might be more cost-effective. Throughout the hearing, members emphasized wildfire risk, budget pressures, and the need to balance public safety with fiscal discipline.

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• I'm your Senate research analyst, staffing government and federalism.
• I'm a research intern this year for Anna.
• This is a matter of personal choice and ethics.
• Chairman, Senator Kuby, our job is to do the research.
• You go to libraries and research libraries.

Summary: The committee heard a series of bills on taxes, public health, veterans’ benefits, public notices, HOA rules, and school policy. SB 1045, which would bar local governments from taxing or feeing blockchain use in residences, passed 4-3 after brief discussion; supporters framed it as a tax-preemption measure, while opponents argued it would reduce local revenue. SB 1019, which would prohibit adding fluoride to public water systems, drew extensive testimony. The sponsor argued fluoride should be topical rather than systemic and cited emerging research on possible health risks, while dental and public health advocates strongly opposed the bill, citing decades of evidence that fluoridation reduces tooth decay and saves money. The committee voted 4-3 to advance the bill, with members on both sides explaining their votes at length. The committee also advanced SB 1050, granting free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans, after Arizona State Parks said it was neutral but warned of possible revenue losses; the bill passed 4-3. SB 1078, clarifying that court review of public-records denials is de novo, passed unanimously 7-0 with support from the Goldwater Institute and no opposition testimony.

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• While this ethical constraint protects judicial impartiality, it also leaves judges uniquely vulnerable
• John Hill with Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Mr.
• I'm a senior counsel at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a nonprofit organization
• dedicated to ethics, transparency, and accountability in government.

Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on July 1, 2026, heard a full agenda of election-related measures, and took final votes on several bills and one resolution. The committee also adopted two consent items, SB 1429 and SB 1430, without opposition. Members and the chair repeatedly noted committee membership changes and the final meeting of the session, and the chair emphasized the committee’s focus on protecting democracy and election integrity. Among the bills heard, SB 1369 would shorten the signature-gathering period for judicial recalls in larger counties and require paid gatherers to disclose they are compensated; supporters argued it would protect judicial independence, while the chair and some members noted the need to balance recall rights with county differences. SB 900 would reformat campaign disclosure language on large print ads and billboards to improve readability while preserving transparency, with broad support from outdoor advertising, clean money, and good-government groups. SJR 18, which condemns Citizens United and urges action against corporate spending in elections, drew support from reform advocates but also concerns about the resolution’s focus and scope; it was advanced on a party-line split with some members voting no. The committee also advanced SB 1164, a major voting-rights measure expanding California protections against vote dilution and voter suppression, adding preclearance-style review for some jurisdictions, and directing courts to interpret election laws in favor of voting access. Local government representatives opposed it unless amended, citing uncertainty, loss of safe-harbor protections, and implementation concerns, while civil-rights and labor groups strongly supported it. SB 1360, which expands language-access requirements for voters with limited English proficiency and lowers coverage thresholds, was supported by voting-rights and immigrant-advocacy groups but opposed by elections officials unless amended; the committee acknowledged the need for further work on county-level implementation and data standards. The committee also approved SB 1418, which extends protections against seizure of election records and voting systems beyond voted ballots, and SB 884, which creates a buffer zone around polling places and vote-by-mail drop locations to prevent interference with voting and ballot custody, though sheriffs and police groups opposed the arrest restrictions. SB 46, which would give the Secretary of State clearer authority to remove constitutionally ineligible presidential and vice-presidential candidates from the ballot, and SB 715, which moves candidate ballot-designation challenge deadlines earlier, also advanced. Most measures were sent to Appropriations or otherwise held on call for absent members, and the meeting ended with final roll calls and adjournment.

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• industry was one of the last industries not to take private equity investment because of longstanding ethical
• Because of long-standing ethical rules prohibiting non-lawyer ownership.
• AB 2305 ensures that our justice system remains client-centered, ethical, and free from outside financial
• It protects vulnerable Californians and supports the many ethical attorneys who already follow the rules

Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard several bills focused largely on legal ethics, access to justice, public notice, water-rights notice, and protections for vulnerable people. AB 2305 would bar corporate investors such as private equity and hedge funds from directing or influencing litigation decisions; it was supported by the Consumer Attorneys of California and others, with the Civil Justice Association of California supporting if amended to add disclosure requirements. AB 2039 would tighten discipline for attorney misconduct, protect whistleblowers inside law firms, and restrict certain client-loan arrangements; it drew support from consumer attorneys and a support-if-amended position from CJA. AB 2109 would require the State Bar to adopt the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ Universal Bar Exam after the troubled February 2025 California bar exam; members discussed the need for broader review and possible reciprocity, but supported moving the bill forward. The committee also advanced AB 2115, which would issue a formal legislative apology to California Native peoples for the state’s role in historic violence and dispossession, with strong support from tribal leaders and Native organizations. Members spoke at length about the need for acknowledgment, healing, and a Capitol plaque memorializing the apology. AB 2179 would expand electronic filing and remote appearance options to workplace violence restraining orders, aligning them with other protective order procedures; it received support from local governments, prosecutors, labor groups, and advocacy organizations. AB 2534 would allow restraining orders based on forced marriage or attempts to compel marriage, and the committee heard powerful testimony from a survivor and support from family violence advocates. Two other measures addressed notice and transparency. AB 2323 would modernize public notice by keeping print publication as the legal standard while requiring online availability, with supporters emphasizing access, archival value, and the role of community newspapers; a special districts group opposed unless amended. AB 2125 would require courts in water-rights adjudications to consider proof of notice and receipts before proceeding, prompted by testimony from Ventura County farmers who said they lost water allocations without adequate notice. The committee approved the bills it heard, including several on consent, and later took roll-call votes to move the measures forward, generally sending them to Appropriations or to the floor as noted.