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• All of this was set up in the settlement agreement.
• So I think that sets us on a pretty good entry point.
• Um, do we believe that it's enough to set up this office? Mr.
• And so I don't want us to be in a situation where we're setting a new office up for failure.
• Um, that will be set forth in January 2026.

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• We are one state; we deserve one set of adopted building codes.
• We are one state; we deserve one set of adopted building codes.
• We are one state; we deserve one set of adopted building codes.
• We are one state; we deserve one set of adopted building codes.
• <01:48:19.400> of oniz fits all uh uh set of oniz fits all uh uh set of statutes<01:48:21.440

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So in order to help those communities that are in that situation, job engine charter school is is set
• health care provider, license, mental health, professional or educational psychologists and buy long
• That's that has been set aside.
• That is set aside within within our school readiness budget, specifically to support providers that are
• The standard set in 1999 of 150% of federal poverty level state, median income of 65%.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• to be completed by June of Facility workload staffing model set to be completed by June of 2027.
• We have much room for improvement in this area, which is why our milestones are set at 2% improvement
• and counted businesses within Main Street boundaries using GIS, public data, and a commercial data set
• Interest rates were at or below the limit set by law, which is 2% above the prime rate at the time of
• This is under the definition set forth in statute.

Summary: The committee met on July 15, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so it could not adopt prior minutes. Chair Jerry Pollett welcomed new member Senator Victoria Hunt and new JLARC staff, and noted national recognition for recent JLARC reports. The meeting then moved into a series of preliminary audit presentations and an agency strategic management update, with committee members asking questions after each item. JLARC presented a preliminary audit of DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation programs. Staff concluded that crowding, staffing shortages, weak risk assessments, and inconsistent programming combine to create unsafe conditions. The report found that most youth are housed in two large secure facilities operating near or above capacity, incidents rise as population rises, 47% of frontline staff leave within a year, current assessment tools are not valid for the population, and program access depends more on facility than individual need. JLARC made one recommendation to the legislature to address crowding and seven to DCYF, including improving retention, training, incident response procedures, validated assessments, program alignment, and data quality. DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter said the agency agreed overcrowding is a serious problem, described ongoing efforts to improve staffing and safety, and said a detailed response would be provided later. Committee members raised concerns about education access, retaliation against staff or youth who participated in the audit, and whether JR-25 has helped or worsened conditions. JLARC then presented a preliminary audit of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker labor laws. The audit found that L&I generally meets inspection timelines for health and safety complaints, but not for wage and hour or retaliation complaints, where delays are driven largely by time before assignment to an investigator. Staff said complaint volume exceeds capacity, though the agency has added staff, created screening processes, and reorganized workloads, and 2026 legislation now allows prioritization of complaints and broader investigations. JLARC recommended that L&I report back in December 2026 and December 2027 on backlog reduction and implementation of the new law. An L&I representative said the agency is hiring additional staff and will provide a formal response later. The committee also received a JLARC overview and Department of Health strategic management plan update on hospital data reporting, inspections, complaints, and adverse event reporting. DOH reported measurable progress on inspection compliance, new staffing and licensing systems, translated complaint forms, and plans for future work on language access, adverse event reporting, and financial data dashboards. After lunch, JLARC began its 2026 tax preference performance reviews. The first review covered the Main Street tax credit, which JLARC said has helped increase the number of Main Street communities and businesses, with positive growth near designated districts; JLARC recommended continuing the preference and improving business-count data. The second review covered the equitable access to credit program, which JLARC said appears to support underserved communities by funding loans through CDFIs; JLARC recommended continuing the preference beyond its 2027 expiration. The committee began questions on the program mechanics and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act, and the presentation was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• So, if that individual grows up here in Oklahoma and applies for their driver's license, do you not see
• This is something that is not allowed under current law for driver's licenses or for other documents
• would go for having their birth certificate accepted for a license that's different than this.
• So, if Someone's birth certificate does not match what's being put on their driver's license.
• This means that the administrative rule permitting gender marker changes on licenses is not grounded

Bills: HJR1032, SB1314, SB1257, SB1326, SB1365, SB1932, SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346

Keywords: HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention

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• Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act.
• This bill ensures License to Drill Act.
• Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act.
• The License to Drill Act is a common-sense step in the right direction.
• in bids. record setting $9.4 million in bids.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• This year, for the second year in a row, these respected scientists set the clock, For the second year
• in a row, these respected scientists set the clock even closer to midnight than it has ever been before
• The clock is now set at 85 seconds to midnight, 85 seconds.
• In setting the clock, the scientists considered global tension and conflicts, international relations
• to do work that would require a license.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• You have to be licensed.
• You have to be licensed.
• “No, this would be for licensed teachers. Just for teachers.”
• I think that's an area that we have lacked in where we don't set standards.
• The per-student funding amounts are set in statute.

Summary: The committee approved the March 9 and 10 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Arkansas Department of Education on the Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship, featuring three third-grade teachers from Cabot, Poyen, and Drew Central who are also teacher merit pay recipients. The teachers described the fellowship as a year-long Zoom-based collaboration with about 23 educators statewide, focused on sharing classroom strategies, data use, and professional support. Members asked about the teachers’ experience, how they share what they learn with their districts, the range of grades represented in the fellowship, and the relationship between the fellowship and merit pay. The teachers emphasized building relationships with students, using data to drive instruction, early intervention, and collaboration across grade levels, while the secretary said the program is intended to identify and elevate high-performing teachers and spread their practices. A major portion of the discussion focused on third-grade reading, retention, and the new ATLAS testing system. Teachers and the secretary said students are screened and progress monitored throughout the year, families are notified early if students are at risk, and schools are using interventions, tutoring, and individualized reading plans. They said ATLAS results are now available much faster than in the past, often within 24 hours or a few days, allowing teachers and parents to respond quickly. Members asked about the impact of poverty, trauma, foster care, DHS involvement, IEPs, and critical shortage areas; teachers said relationship-building, small-group instruction, and coordination with counselors and special education staff are key. The secretary said the fellowship is a small subset of a broader merit pay program, that participation was voluntary, and that the state is trying to build a coherent system with literacy coaches, high-impact tutoring, and clearer standards rather than teaching to the test. Members also discussed broader policy issues, including the need for more positive public messaging about public education, teacher input in decision-making, and support for early childhood education. Several legislators asked whether the state should expand funding for early learning and whether more literacy or academic coaches are needed in districts that improve and then lose eligibility for state support. The secretary said the state has committed literacy coaches to D and F schools and is still working through how to sustain support as schools improve. He also said the administration would look at data and return on investment before supporting additional funding, and he encouraged legislators to help recruit eligible teachers into future fellowship cohorts. After the teacher panel concluded, the committee moved on to the adequacy resource allocation study, where Bureau of Legislative Research staff began a presentation on state and local education funding sources, categorical funds, and district spending patterns.

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• That's where we came up with the January 5th date, and the reason we used 2028, and the reason that is set
• Representative Bliss set with the question.
• Senate Bill 1832 does That at check boxes for the ODVA on different licenses like hunting licenses and
• your driver's license.
• This bill, SB1859, establishes and sets up a revolving fund for the cybercrimes and fraud unit within

Bills: SB44, SB237, SB248, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB1360, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1427, SB1428, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB2143

Keywords: sales tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, contractors, charitable purposes, state law, ad valorem tax, manufacturing facilities, exemption, battery energy storage, employment, payroll, state tax regulation, tourism, revolving fund, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, real property, fund management, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement

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• And then I guess the second question I ask is we're putting a lot on our licensed teachers now.
• is we're putting a lot on our licensed is we're putting a lot on our licensed teachers<00:09:50.240
• <00:23:06.559> an<00:23:06.799> example<00:23:07.200> of believe we've set an
• example of believe we've set an example of obviously<00:23:08.000> standing<00:23:08.400>
• Reading and math are just so critical, educator licensing, teacher prep, and so on.

Bills: HF60, HF3067, HF3730, HF3638, HF3401

Keywords: interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• So this allows certain types of individual providers, specifically licensed professional counselors,
• LBHPs, and licensed alcohol and drug counselors, to be eligible providers working in a federally qualified
• There was a change at the federal level to expand that from being just limited to licensed clinical social
• It says licensed medical marijuana dispensary shall have until November 1st, 2025, to sell or waste all
• of these rules has to do with just that section, because this bill is primarily about transport licenses

Bills: SJR50, SJR51, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administrative Rules met with a quorum and considered five Oklahoma Health Care Authority and OMMA rules resolutions. Senate Joint Resolution 50 was presented as a federal-law conformity change allowing licensed professional counselors, LBHPs, and licensed alcohol and drug counselors to work as eligible providers in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics; despite questions about the fiscal estimate, it passed 9-0. SJR 51 was amended to correct rule citations related to human genome sequencing, then failed on a 4-5 vote after members noted an estimated $860,000 fiscal impact tied to legislation. SJR 52, removing physician visit limits in Medicaid, was described as an access-to-care and rural health measure that could reduce ER use; it passed 8-1. The committee then took up SJR 53 from the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, which would align rules with statutes requiring prepackaging of medical marijuana products and other provisions. Members questioned OMMA extensively about the economic impact, the discrepancy between the agency’s estimate and Loft’s much larger estimate, and whether the rules were already being implemented under emergency authority. OMMA said the rules mirrored existing statutes and that the cost would fall on the industry and ultimately consumers, not the agency. After debate about regulatory fairness and the effect on the industry, the resolution passed 5-4. Finally, SJR 54, a non-major OMMA rule change renaming the adjudicator from administrative law judge to hearing examiner to match the Administrative Procedures Act, drew concerns about independence and whether OMMA should be required to contract for outside adjudicators. The director said the change was only a terminology alignment and would not alter current practice, and Senator Bergstrom said he would pursue legislation next year to require outside contracting. An amendment changed the committee’s position from disapprove to approve, but the underlying resolution still failed 4-5. The committee then adjourned.

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• This bill protects the rights of everyone and sets clear expectations for behavior because safety on
• And the first one is just to make people feel like "others" and set Aminah Spike: them aside and label
• Board to require applicants to pass the construction license exam first.
• Representative McFarland: I suppose the local government could look at DBPR occupational licensing.
• McFarland: licenses, corporate income tax, when is it enough tax to levy on a business?

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• Moving on to the next slide, Governor DeSantis set Florida's goal to be number one in workforce education
• But I'm a licensed professional engineer and a licensed land surveyor in the state of Florida.
• And as a licensed engineer, we understand the campus and the planning.
• Our CDL program, we just had a wonderful presentation on our commercial driving license partnership with
• nationalities, cultures, and people here living and enjoying South Florida, but that creates its own set

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education heard a presentation from the Governor’s Office on the proposed education budget, which totals $32.5 billion overall and includes no tuition or fee increases for Florida residents. Officials highlighted major funding for financial aid and scholarships, including Bright Futures, Benacquisto, veteran-related scholarships, EASE, Open Door, law enforcement/first responder programs, and workforce initiatives. They also emphasized increases for workforce education, Florida College System operations, nursing pipeline and line funds, and university operations, performance funding, and faculty recruitment and retention. Committee members asked questions about the Ocoee Scholarship, the proposed post-secondary Guardian program, and how university recruitment and retention funds would be used; officials said the Ocoee Scholarship remains funded at current levels, the Guardian program would offer flexible campus safety options, and the university funds would be distributed to institutions for faculty recruitment and retention without additional directives. The committee then heard from a series of appointees and reappointees to boards of trustees for state colleges and universities, who described their backgrounds and priorities. Testimony consistently focused on affordability, workforce alignment, nursing and allied health programs, dual enrollment, adult learners, and local economic needs. Several trustees highlighted strong nursing NCLEX pass rates, expansion of campuses or programs, and efforts to tailor education to regional workforce demands such as health care, construction, law enforcement, aviation, and hospitality. One appointee from Miami-Dade College emphasized helping adult students return and complete degrees by easing credit transfer and admissions barriers. After hearing from the appointees, the committee took up the full slate of confirmations as a block. A motion was made and the roll was called; the confirmations were approved favorably, with members voting yes and no opposition recorded. The committee then adjourned.

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• Lastly, the federal law still license.
• <01:11:50.640> because means I think in this setting because means I think in this setting
• And these people, they have driver's licenses, firearms licenses. They are commodities traders.
• We're all set. Thank you very much. you. We're all set. Thank you very much.
• You're all set. Thank you very No. Okay. You're all set.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Because what was occurring before was punishing a child who was not at the right educational setting,
• realized it, and wanted to move to a better educational setting for them.
• And these rules that our government sets up should come way behind what parents decide.
• That's why we had to do this originally a few years ago to set it up.
• That's why we had to do this originally a few years ago to set it up so it's forced to be fair.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• for years, but you know, you're now going to have Kent County JP Court judges making decisions on setting
• was that somebody had to post bail, and the only time this happens is when somebody has a secure bail set
• to carry firearms by the Professional Licensing Section of the Delaware State Police, and authorized
• requirements set forth in the original permit-to-purchase law.
• ensure you remain in good standing, then shooting to at least a minimum score for retired officers set

Bills: HB372, HB414

Keywords: HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met and heard three bills. HB 372 would reorganize Justice of the Peace Court resources by shifting the number of judges and court locations among counties, consolidating overnight operations into a single 24-hour court in Kent County, and adjusting staffing to address workload and efficiency concerns. Chief Judge Alan Davis said the change responds to increased civil filings, automated enforcement, and staffing shortages, and that a Sussex County pilot closing a 24-hour facility had worked without major issues. Some members raised concerns about impacts on Sussex and Kent County, bail processing, and local response times, while public comment included one supporter. The committee voted to release HB 372. The committee then considered SB 324, which amends Delaware’s permit-to-purchase law to allow constable agencies, including those serving institutions like Delaware Tech, to purchase handguns for newly hired constables without duplicative background checks. Sponsor Representative Cook said the bill aligns constable procurement with existing law-enforcement exemptions while preserving gun-safety requirements. Public testimony included support from Delaware Tech and comments urging broader fixes to the permit-to-purchase law, including exemptions for retired officers with federal 218 credentials and clarification on firearms returned from manufacturers, gunsmiths, or police departments. The committee voted to release SB 324. Finally, the committee heard HB 414, which clarifies that the Superior Court’s exclusive jurisdiction over certain destructive-weapon offenses applies only to adults, while juvenile cases would still begin in Family Court. Sponsor Representative Romer said the bill preserves the Family Court’s role in handling youth cases and allows referral to Superior Court when appropriate. The Department of Justice said it still believes Superior Court is the proper venue for these serious charges, while the Office of Defense Services supported keeping youth cases in Family Court first, arguing that rehabilitation and juvenile-specific dispositions are more appropriate. After public comment, the committee voted to release HB 414, and the meeting adjourned.

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• The licensing agreements are very costly, and they seem to go up every single year.
• They had this skill set. Do we hire that skill set or is this a good time to see?
• We're setting aside $650,000 for agricultural conservation projects.
• We're setting aside $115,000 for well plugging, but you just can't throw money at a problem.
• These include funding for Teach Board Oklahoma under Senate Bill 212, increased state license costs,

Keywords: 914, all

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• The sine die date is actually set by statute.
• Not required under that set of facts. Okay, thank you. Question.
• Not required under that set of facts. Okay, thank you. set of facts. Okay, thank you. Question.
• You can have a license suspension, but that is subject to due process.
• That case would set the legal precedent for ensuing sit-ins.

Keywords: 977, all

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• There is no federal system to set that up. There is no local system to set that up.
• It's basically like you're setting up something to, if it doesn't comply with this, then it's a ghost
• There is no federal system to set that up. There is no local system to set that up.
• It's basically like you're setting up something to, if it doesn't comply with this, then it's a ghost
• of information to best and complete set of information to us<00:25:25.039> and<00:25:25.279><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs met on March 19, 2025, and heard testimony on several firearms-related bills. HB 125 would require firearm sellers or transferors to provide buyers notice about secure storage laws, expand secure-storage requirements, and clarify criminally negligent storage. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Department of Education supported the bill. The Office of the Public Defender raised constitutional concerns under District of Columbia v. Heller and suggested narrowing the bill so a firearm need not be made inoperable when the lawful owner is home. Supporters, including Brady, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, veterans, and other advocates, said secure storage would reduce accidental shootings, youth access, theft, suicides, and school shootings. Opponents argued the bill was redundant, could criminalize victims of theft, and imposed strict liability. The committee noted 24 individuals in support and 103 in opposition. The committee also heard HB 137, which would impose a mandatory prison term for violent felons who violate firearm or ammunition possession prohibitions. DLE, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, and the Hawaii County Prosecutor supported the measure, arguing it targets repeat offenders and strengthens public safety. The Office of the Public Defender opposed mandatory sentencing, saying judges already have discretion to impose lengthy sentences and that mandatory terms can be inappropriate in some cases. The committee then heard HB 392, which would prohibit ghost guns and establish mandatory minimum sentencing for use of a ghost gun in a felony. DLE and the Honolulu Prosecutor supported it, while the Public Defender and several opponents said parts of the bill were redundant or could create definitional problems; the committee recorded five supporters and 70 opponents. HB 995 would amend deadlines for annual firearms carry reporting by the Attorney General and county police chiefs. The Attorney General’s office and HPD supported the bill, with the Attorney General asking for more time for police departments to submit complete data and for the April 1 deadline to be removed. The committee also heard HB 664, which would create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention, a grant program, a resource bank, and a special fund. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended consolidating the new office’s duties with the existing Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission to avoid duplication and possibly repealing the existing commission statute. DLE supported HB 664, while the Tax Foundation objected to the special fund. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• <00:14:11.079> yes<00:14:11.560> I potentially lose their license yes I potentially
• hook and they could lose their license hook and they could lose their license and<00:15:02.440><
• The bill sets up a confusing and intimidating process for the educator in a school and will not serve
• They're not set up the same as sports that are set up for one sex or the other sex.
• for<01:39:31.440> one same as sports that are set up for one same as sports that are set

Keywords: 1191, senate, all