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• Having received 47 aye votes and zero nay votes, I declare Senate Bill 392 to have advanced.
• Senate Bill 985 having received 47 aye votes and zero nay votes.
• Senate Bill 1265 having received 47 aye votes and zero nay votes.
• Senate Bill 1283 having received 47 aye votes and zero nay votes.
• Senate Bill 1441 having received 47 aye votes and zero nay votes.

Bills: SB843, SB1733, SB1476, SB1237, SB1410, SB1894, SB1272, SB1204, SB1721, SB1725, SB1735, SB1337, SB1339, SB1461, SB1975, SB1450, SB1458, SB1232, SB1238, SB1325, SB1209, SB1362, SB2072, SB1451, SB1540, SB1581, SB1535, SB1266, SB1927, SB1460, SB2084, SB2182, SB392, SB985, SB1265, SB1283, SB1441, SB1307, SB1425, SB1826, SB1365, SB1696, SB1870, SB1722, SB1639, SB715, SB716, SB182, SB609, SB169, SB134, SB1611, SB432, SB1407, SB2039, SB1356, SB1288, SB2019, SB1705, SB1878, SB2118

Keywords: school boards, educational governance, conflict of interest, employee relations, Oklahoma statutes, child abuse, reporting requirements, sexual misconduct, law enforcement, school personnel, confidentiality, student safety, land office, land exchange, investment, education funding, real estate management, Teachers' Bill of Rights, education, teachers' rights

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• Okay, with six ayes and zero nays, we'll report your bill to do pass out of committee.
• Okay, we'll get the seven, yay, zero, and a. We'll report your bill as do pass. Thank you, Mr.
• No debate there, or never mind, we'll just seven, yay, zero nays, we'll report your bill out of committee
• Eight, yay, zero nays. We'll report your bill out of committee as due pass.
• Seven yay, zero nays, one C. We will report your bill out of committee as due pass. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: HB3257, HB3428, HB3043, HB3044, HB3078, HB3940, HB3432

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, veterans benefits, workplace poster, human resources, employment law, mental health resources, educational resources, HB3043, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits

Summary: The committee heard several veterans-related bills. House Bill 3257 would treat 100% disabilities caused by medical malpractice at a VA facility as service-connected for purposes of Oklahoma state benefits, aligning state treatment with federal benefits; members asked about the bill’s scope and its relation to military service and citizenship, and it passed 6-0. House Bill 3432 would allow veterans to attend public school sporting events without paying gate admission; one member spoke against the idea of preferential treatment for veterans, but the bill passed 5-1. House Bill 3428 would require the Department of Labor, working with the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, to create a workplace poster for employers with more than 50 employees listing veteran benefits and contact information for assistance programs. The author emphasized it was not a recruitment effort and said the poster would mainly provide hotline numbers and claims assistance information; it passed 7-0. House Bill 3043 would let ODVA hire PRN, seasonal, or as-needed employees during peak periods instead of relying on full-time staff, and members discussed possible reporting additions; it passed 7-0. The committee also considered House Bill 3044, which continues the existing tax return donation option for the ODVA equipment capital improvement program, and it passed 7-0. House Bill 3078, as amended, changed the donation mechanism to a direct link to the ODVA website rather than a checkbox on state transaction forms, and the amendment was adopted before the bill passed 8-0. Finally, House Bill 3940, a broad cleanup/omnibus measure revising National Guard and State Guard provisions, retention and education assistance rules, museum-related authority, and other technical matters, was presented as a follow-up to prior legislation, amended by PCS, and passed 7-0 with one member absent/abstaining; the committee then adjourned.

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• Clerk: 18 yea, zero nay. Chair Duggan: By our action, that bill will be reported favorably.
• Clerk: 18 yea, zero nay. Chair Duggan: By our action, that bill will be reported favorably.
• Chair Duggan: Yes. 18 Yea, Zero Nay. Chair Duggan: That bill will be reported favorably.
• Chair Duggan: Yes. 18 Yea, Zero Nay.
• Committee Administrative Assistant: 18 yea, zero nay.

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• Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 36 yays, zero nays, Mr. President.
• Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 36 yays, zero nays, Mr. President.
• Lock the board and record the vote. 36 ayes, zero nays, Mr. President. The bill passes.
• If all senators have voted, please lock the board and record the vote. 36 yays, zero nays, Mr.
• Please lock the board and record the vote. 36 yays, zero nays, Mr. President. The bill passes.

Summary: The Senate convened with an opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognitions for the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Thomas Clem of Lakeland, and a large YMCA delegation visiting for the organization’s 175th anniversary. Senators highlighted the YMCA’s youth leadership programs and community service, and the chamber entered a proclamation recognizing the YMCA’s long service and its work in community support, youth development, and public health efforts. The chamber then took up several bills on the special order calendar. Senate Bill 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 regular session’s statute materials; Senate Bill 102 removed repealed provisions from the statutes; and Senate Bill 104, the general reviser’s bill, deleted obsolete language, updated cross-references, and corrected drafting errors. Each of those bills was advanced to third reading and passed unanimously, 36-0. Senators also passed Senate Bill 7010, which authorizes Roth post-tax contributions in state and local deferred compensation plans, also by a 36-0 vote. Senate Bill 320, relating to administrative efficiency in public schools, drew the most substantive policy discussion. Its sponsor said the bill would reduce district-level mandates, expand teacher apprenticeship pathways, create longer-term teacher contracts and certificates, streamline salary supplements and assessments, increase flexibility in district finances and Title I use, adjust facility planning requirements, and shift oversight of district-run VPK programs. The sponsor emphasized reducing bureaucracy while preserving accountability and focusing resources on students; the bill passed 36-0. The Senate also withdrew Senate Bill 1720 from further consideration, waived rules to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, and adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 36 yays, zero nays, Mr. President.
• Secretary will lock the board and record the vote. 36 yays, zero nays, Mr. President.
• Lock the board and record the vote. 36 ayes, zero nays, Mr. President. Show the bill passes.
• If all senators have voted, please lock the board and record the vote. 36 yays, zero nays, Mr.
• Please lock the board and record the vote. 36 yays, zero nays, Mr. President. Show the bill passes.

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions recognizing Dr. Thomas Clem as Doctor of the Day and a YMCA delegation, including Youth and Government students, in the gallery. Senators also noted the YMCA’s 175th anniversary and its community service, and later offered birthday wishes to the President. The chamber then took up several special-order bills. SB 100 adopted the 2026 Florida Statutes and the 2025 session’s enacted statute materials; SB 102 removed provisions that had been repealed or expired; and SB 104 served as the general reviser’s bill, deleting obsolete language, updating cross-references, and correcting drafting errors. All three passed 36-0. The Senate also passed SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools, which reduces district-level requirements, expands teacher apprenticeship and certification flexibility, streamlines assessments and budgeting, and adjusts VPK and facility-planning rules; Senator Simon said the goal was to reduce burdens while maintaining accountability. The Senate further passed SB 7010, allowing state and local deferred compensation plans to offer Roth post-tax contributions in addition to pre-tax options. Senator Mayfield explained the bill would give DFS and local governments authority to add that option. The chamber also withdrew SB 1720, relating to public school personnel compensation, from further consideration. At the end of the session, the Senate waived rules so all bills passed that day could be immediately certified to the House, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• It had a zero fiscal three committees.
• Um so, I was unchanged, it's still zero.
• </c> I have actually two fiscal notes saying it's zero. I had one that was zero.
• Fiscal note came back as zero still.
• Fiscal note came back as zero still.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• By your votes of five aye, zero nay, zero...
• By your votes of five aye, zero nay, zero present, and two absent, you have passed Senate Bill 1133.

Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 1133, an emergency measure intended to streamline financial disclosure filings for certain candidates and officeholders. Staff explained that if a candidate has already filed the annual financial disclosure statement required for public officers, a separate candidate filing would not be required for that same year. Members discussed that the bill would reduce duplicate filings, especially for elected officials who currently may have to file both as a candidate and as an officeholder, while candidates would still file as normal in the election cycle. There was no public testimony or sponsor representative present, and no speakers on the record. Members asked clarifying questions about whether the change applied for one year or the full term, and staff indicated it applies only for that year. Several members expressed support, describing the current process as repetitive and unnecessary. The committee then moved the bill and approved it on a roll call vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 present, with 2 absent. Senate Bill 1133 was reported out with a do pass recommendation.

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• I-65, no zero on the urgency. I am 65. Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes.
• I-65, no zero on the urgency, I-65 no zero on the measure. The measure passes.
• Clerk will close the roll, tally the votes, I 62, no zero. The measure passes.
• I-66, no zero. Measure passes. Pass and retained on file item 141, 142.
• I 68 no zero. The measure passes.

Summary: The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, then completed the roll call and prayer, adopted routine procedural motions, and moved through the daily file with many bills passed and retained or passed outright. Early measures included AB 2417 on community college faculty retirement information, AB 1579 expanding the Children’s Crisis Pilot Program, AB 2041 on emergency medical services reporting, AB 1547 on a UC medical school feasibility study in Kern County, and AB 1552 directing higher education segments to report on civic engagement and democracy education. The body also took up SB 73, an urgency elections-security bill, where supporters argued it would protect ballots, voting systems, and election workers from interference, while opponents said it could be unconstitutional, partisan, and overly restrictive of local and federal investigations. SB 73 passed with urgency and immediate transmittal to the Senate. The Assembly then approved a long series of policy bills, many with unanimous or near-unanimous votes, including AB 1554 on California Earthquake Authority transparency, AB 1584 on civil rights duties at the Air Resources Board, AB 1592 on the California Indian Cultural Center, AB 1629 on direct payment to dentists, AB 1645 on prison visitation physical-contact rules, AB 1688 on foster care notice and accountability, AB 1699 on prescribed and cultural burns, AB 1738 on virtual final inspections for single-family homes, AB 1741 on charging sexual battery during a residential break-in as a wobbler, AB 1802 on mitigation lands endowments, AB 1813 on community renewable energy program changes, AB 1899 creating a youth homelessness prevention office, AB 1904 on a credentialing apprenticeship program, AB 1941 on organized metal theft, AB 2043 on drone-attack prevention for mass gatherings and critical infrastructure, AB 2054 on paid family leave for military relatives, AB 2081 on home-based Medi-Cal care, AB 2116 on predatory lending, AB 2122 limiting bench warrants for vehicle-code infractions, AB 2176 on student housing coordination, AB 2187 on tribal public-contract exemptions, AB 2221 on charitable fundraising processing deadlines, AB 2232 on advance parole hearing reporting, AB 2235 on confidentiality of judges’ home addresses, AB 2250 on cannabis/hemp enforcement cleanup, and AB 2266 on electricity. Most measures were described as support or bipartisan bills and passed with little or no opposition. A few bills drew notable debate or recorded opposition, including AB 1813, AB 2122, and SB 73, though all ultimately passed. After finishing 35 items, the Assembly announced it would return the following week with a much larger file, noted upcoming floor amendment deadlines, and adjourned until Tuesday, May 26 at 1 p.m. A post-adjournment vote change was also recorded, changing Assembly Member Dixon’s vote on AB 2041 from aye to no.

Transcript Highlights:

• California has set ambitious zero-emission goals for our public transit systems, which transit agencies
• 2015, the Legislature passed AB 1250, which set a maximum curb weight of 25,000 pounds per axle for zero-emission
• of a tiered purchase mandate, which requires that transit agencies purchase a fixed percentage of zero-emission
• Technology continues to advance quickly, and though zero-emission transit bus weights have not declined
• I appreciate that this bill provides flexibility for transit agencies to acquire zero-emission transit

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee heard six bills. AB 1837 (Gonzalez) would remove the sunset on transit agencies’ authority to use forward-facing cameras to enforce parking violations in bus lanes and at bus stops. The author and supporters from transit agencies, Streets for All, and the California Police Chiefs Association said the program improves bus reliability, safety, and access for riders, especially seniors and people with disabilities. Some members raised concerns about automated enforcement error rates and due process, but the bill was advanced on a due pass motion to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 1944 (Lee), presented by Assemblymember Arreguín, would delay implementation of declining axle-weight limits for zero-emission buses while keeping the existing final cap in place. Supporters, including the California Transit Association and several transit agencies, said heavier batteries are needed for longer-range zero-emission buses and the delay would help agencies comply with clean transit goals. The bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1599 (Arreguín) would require Caltrans to create a centralized statewide transit stop registry with standardized stop information. Move LA, AARP, Streets for All, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve trip planning, data consistency, and accessibility for riders; the bill also passed to Appropriations. AB 1608 (Wilson) would expand the California High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General’s authority, including hiring and contracting flexibility and a requirement to publish reports with limited confidentiality protections. The author, the Inspector General, and the First Amendment Coalition said the bill would improve oversight and transparency while protecting sensitive information; it passed to Judiciary. AB 1613 (Wilson) would create a mandatory off-highway vehicle safety and stewardship course for access to off-highway lands starting in 2029. Supporters from the off-road community said the bill was developed through stakeholder safety summits and would reduce accidents and protect public lands; it passed to Water, Parks, and Wildlife. AB 1662 (Wilson) would require DMV points for certain offenses that are dismissed through diversion programs, which supporters framed as a needed accountability measure for dangerous driving and opponents from ACLU Cal Action criticized as undermining diversion and harming low-income drivers. The bill passed to Appropriations. Final roll calls showed each bill advancing, with AB 1662 receiving the strongest support and the other measures also moving forward despite some no votes on AB 1837, AB 1944, AB 1608, and AB 1613.

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• Clerk, close the machine. 100 yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passes.
• We have 96 yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passes.
• We have 93 yeas and zero nays, and the bill finally passes.
• We have 95 yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passes. Rep. Beaham was adopted.
• Clerk will close the machine. 95 yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passes.

Bills: HR42, HR43, HR44, HR45, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR28, HCR29, HCR30, HB894, HB983, HB984, HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HB129, HB130, HB287, HB489, HB521, HB545, HB553, HB555, HB570, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB854, HB952, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB112, HB657, HB221, HB149, HB901, HB148, HB354

Keywords: women, chemistry industry, Louisiana, recognition, workforce, commendation, leadership, faith, community service, Bishop Weidner, log truck drivers, transportation safety, log industry, pastor, Church of Pentecost, forestry, tree farming, W.H. Ward Properties, community support, Louisiana Forestry Association

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer by Father Josh Johnson, and heard several personal privileges recognizing guests and special observances, including Plaquemines Parish Day, TRIO Day visitors from Southern University, the creation of an Italian-American Legislative Caucus tied to St. Joseph’s Day, and a pro-life gala. Members also welcomed Colonel Joseph Masekia back to Louisiana after 30 years of military service. Senate messages reported concurrence in HCR 13, adoption and transmittal of SCR 13 on World Down Syndrome Day, and passage of numerous Senate bills, which were read by title and laid over. The chamber then handled a series of House resolutions and committee reports, including resolutions honoring individuals and events, and committee reports from Criminal Justice, Education, Health and Welfare, House and Governmental Affairs, Insurance, and Natural Resources. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including measures for Plaquemines Parish Day, the Italian-American Legislative Caucus, and commendations for local honorees. The House also received and referred a number of new House bills, including the capital outlay budget, bond authorization, retirement, municipal, civil law, commerce, appropriations, transportation, and tax-related measures. The House took up and passed multiple bills on the floor, often after technical amendments. These included HB 207 on the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board, HB 300 raising the appraisal threshold for state bank residential loans, HB 428 creating an LSU College World Series champions prestige plate, HB 464 on utility damage reporting, HB 587 creating a PANS/PANDAS specialty plate, HB 618 on Louisiana Economic Development fees, HB 629 for a Crew of Athena plate, HB 801 creating a classic black prestige plate, HB 853 on misleading solicitations by non-government entities, HB 891 consolidating conservation-related prestige plates, HB 112 clarifying child relocation distance measurement, HB 657 naming highways in honor of local figures, and HB 354 naming a bridge for Caleb Easterling. Most passed unanimously or near-unanimously, with HB 801 passing 93-1. The House also adopted amendments and recommitted several bills to Appropriations, and the day ended with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjournment until Monday at 2:00 p.m.

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• I guess now we're up to 92 and zero. The House will now be on the 14th order of business.
• Initially, North Dakota received a zero in this area because North Dakota was considered too restrictive
• North Dakota received a zero in this area because North Dakota was considered too restrictive in how
• nays, and zero absent or excused and not voting.
• Final vote shows 92 yeas, zero nays. Senate Bill 2404 is declared passed.

Bills: HB1621, HB1624, HB1623, HB1622, HB1625, HB1626, HB1627, HCR3038

Keywords: presidential physical fitness test, physical education, fitness assessment, student fitness, school curriculum, graduation requirements, elementary school, middle school, high school, public schools, nonpublic schools, superintendent of public instruction, exceptions, disability accommodations, North Dakota studies, computer science, cybersecurity, health education, concept-based fitness class, school standards

Summary: The North Dakota House convened in special session with prayer, roll call, and a quorum present, then took up several rural health-related bills. Senate Bill 2401, as amended, required physicians to complete one hour of continuing education in nutrition and metabolic health each renewal cycle and also added language allowing criminal history background checks for the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Supporters emphasized the role of nutrition in reducing chronic disease, and the bill passed 92-0. The House then considered Senate Bill 2402, which expanded pharmacists’ limited prescriptive and therapeutic substitution authority for certain low-acuity conditions and clarified related lab-test and communication requirements. Members discussed examples such as motion sickness, cold sores, lice, hypoglycemia, COVID and flu testing, emergency access to medications and supplies, and limits excluding certain drug classes; the bill passed 91-1. Senate Bill 2403 created a temporary medical facility emergency operating loan option through the Bank of North Dakota for qualifying rural hospitals facing severe financial distress, with extensive debate over the targeted nature of the aid, anti-gifting concerns, repayment terms, and the hospital’s turnaround plan; it passed 80-12. Senate Bill 2404 appropriated funds for NDIT to address federal digital accessibility requirements and for the Public Service Commission’s litigation efforts related to transmission costs, with a backup loan authorization available if needed; it passed 92-0. At the close of the session, leaders thanked members and staff for their work on the rural health transformation package, a committee notified the Governor and the Senate that the House had completed its business, absent members were excused, and the House adjourned sine die.

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• Seven to zero.
• All right, well, that motion passed seven to zero, but we'll leave it open so people can add on.
• Six, seven, zero.
• Seven to zero. That's also seven to zero. That's also seven to zero.
• Eight to zero. All right. So that was our final bill.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Chair Brannon: Yes. 20 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Chair. Show CS for HB 1161 reported favorably.
• Chair Brannon: Yes. 19 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Chair. So HB 403 Yes. 19 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Chair.
• Yes. 20 yeas, zero nays. Mr. Chair. Thank you. Report of favorably, HB 813 as amended.
• Chair Brannan, yes. 22 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Julia.
• Chair Brannan. 22 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Julia.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered a large agenda of bills, mostly in the criminal justice, courts, civil procedure, and family/consumer protection areas. Early measures included CS/HB 1161 on removing altered sexual depictions posted without consent, HB 403 modernizing LLC law to allow protected series LLCs, CS/HB 97 on service of process in protection proceedings for vulnerable adults, and HB 813 as the state courts package addressing duty judges, arbitrator compensation, and notarization by judges. All of those bills were reported favorably, with HB 403 and HB 813 amended. The committee also heard and advanced CS/HB 947 on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, which drew substantial opposition from insurers, business groups, and defense-oriented witnesses, while the sponsor argued it would let juries hear all relevant evidence; it passed 19-3. Members also approved CS/CS/HB 615 allowing electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices by email, after an amendment requiring opt-in language and written notice to update an email address; tenant advocates still raised concerns about eviction-related notices and receipt verification. HB 663 increased penalties for using tracking devices or apps to commit dangerous crimes and passed unanimously. CS/HB 385 made technical changes to the Florida Trust Code and passed unanimously after a conforming amendment. CS/HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, increased penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and was supported by law enforcement and animal welfare groups; it passed unanimously. Later in the meeting, the committee approved HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders after the sponsor withdrew an amendment that would have changed the deadline from six hours to six business hours, following concerns that the delay could be too long for urgent orders. CS/HB 1099 gave law enforcement discretion in arrests involving individuals with significant medical conditions in facilities and passed unanimously. HB 653 added aggravating factors for capital felonies involving assassinations or attempted assassinations of heads of state; it drew opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and passed 20-2. CS/HB 59 expanded wrongful incarceration compensation by extending the filing deadline, removing the clean-hands bar, and allowing exonerees to choose between civil suit and the state claims process; it passed unanimously. PCS/HB 777 increased penalties for in-person luring or enticing of children and barred certain age-based defenses, passing unanimously. Finally, CS/HB 437 increased penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices; two amendments softened the bill by clarifying juvenile treatment and giving judges limited discretion to avoid automatic revocation of pretrial release, and the bill passed 21-1 before the meeting adjourned.

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• , not maybe set at zero, but shall be set at zero.
• And move that tip from zero to whatever tip they thought was appropriate for the services they received
• On line 22, after 'voluntary,' we're inserting 'and the' provider programs' default shall be set at zero
• So if that's still part of the model and we deem it's appropriate that the tip has to be set at zero,
• It has to be set at zero; someone would have to put that in.

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• Ayes 36, noes zero. The resolution is adopted.
• Noes zero. The appointment is confirmed. Please Aye, 37, no zero. The appointment is confirmed.
• Ayes 37, noes zero. The appointment is confirmed. Please call the absent members on file item 66.
• Ayes 37, noes zero. The appointment is confirmed.
• Ayes 37, noes zero. The consent calendar is adopted. Moving into committee announcements.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• The roll is received: 46 in favor and zero nay out of Clare Senate. Bill 1277 has passed.
• Roll hasn't received 46 'I's and zero 'nays'. I declare Senate Bill 1484 to have passed.
• Having received 46 'i's and zero 'nay's. I declare Senate Bill 1735 to have passed.
• Having received 46 'i's and zero 'nay's. I declare Senate Bill 1832 to have passed.
• Having her see 45 I and zero nay, I declare Senate Bill 2170 to have passed.

Bills: SB1238, SB1277, SB1304, SB1378, SB1423, SB1484, SB1501, SR32, SB1502, SB1721, SB1735, SB1832, SB1847, SB1859, SB1876, SB2170, SB2182

Keywords: domestic abuse, domestic violence, assault and battery, strangulation, intimate partner violence, family or household member, repeat offender, felony enhancement, Class B5 felony, stalking, batterers intervention program, court-ordered treatment, protective order, presence of a child, pregnant victim, great bodily injury, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, sex offender registration

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• The sphere of influence is a zero-trust security wrapper around location, time, and context.
• all about adoption and partners that can accept that we're, in essence, creating a baseline of layer-zero
• Members, by your vote of nine ayes, zero nays, zero present, zero absent, you have given House Bill 2809
• Zero present, zero absent. You have given House Bill 2809, as amended, a due pass recommendation.

Bills: HB2809

Keywords: cybersecurity, post-quantum encryption, CMMC 2.0, state agencies, data protection, US-based vendors, 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And that's what zero is the low, because nobody's going to use it, or $500,000.
• Hey, how come it's zero?
• One year, and that's zero? That does not add up.
• Zero people emailed in support.
• I have said, and I agree, that the Tax Commission put a zero for the R&E.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House convened with 63 members present, approved the journal, and received Senate messages transmitting Senate Joint Memorial 108 and Senate Bills 1225, 1226, and 1227 for first reading. Standing committee reports also advanced House Bill 557 and House Concurrent Resolution 25, and several newly introduced House bills were referred to committees, including HB 575 on civil asset forfeiture reporting by the State Controller, HB 576 on the Idaho Consumer Asset Recovery Fund, HB 577 on license plate expiration rules, and HB 578 on incarcerated juveniles’ transition services. The House also filed HB 504 and HB 559 for third reading, then later returned to consider HB 559 immediately after suspending the rules by a two-thirds vote. House Bill 559, the main item of debate, would conform Idaho tax law to portions of the federal tax changes described as the “one big, beautiful bill,” including provisions on tips, overtime, senior deductions, and research and experimentation expensing, while excluding bonus depreciation. Supporters argued it would provide tax relief to working Idahoans and seniors, help businesses, and keep Idaho tax law aligned with federal returns. Opponents argued the fiscal note was uncertain and too low, warning the bill could worsen an already strained budget and force cuts to services such as health care, education, infrastructure, and public safety. Questions were raised about omitted tax impacts and whether businesses that underpaid based on expected conformity would face penalties and interest. After extended debate, the House passed HB 559 on a roll call vote of 59-9, and the bill was transmitted to the Senate. The House then held remaining third-reading bills for one legislative day, made several announcements and introductions, and adjourned until the next day.

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Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Having received 47 aye votes and zero nay votes, I declare Senate Bill 604 to have passed.
• Having received 48 aye votes and zero nay votes, I declare Senate Bill 1224 to have passed.
• Having received 43 aye votes and zero nay votes, I declare Senate Bill 1264 to have passed.
• Having received 44 aye votes and zero nay votes, I declare Senate Bill 1360 to have passed.
• We've negotiated with the courts, and that's how we got to a zero physical impact.

Bills: HJR1088, HJR1090, HJR1091, HB1370, SB2154, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1095, HJR1099, HJR1100, HB3021, SB893, SB206, SB248, SB259, SB423, SB563, SB604, SB633, HJR1077, SB667, SB1224, SB1257, SB1264, SB1319, SB1360, SB1437, SB1531, SB1543, SB1806, HB3004, SB1572, HB4342, SB1618, SB2, SB237, SB1632, SB1687, SB1726, SB1859, SB1894, SB1461, HB4432, SB1948, SB1589, SJR52, SR46, HCR1030, SB2071, SB2182, SB1451

Keywords: education rules, administrative rules, joint resolution, Oklahoma State Department of Education, higher education, State Regents for Higher Education, Teachers' Retirement System, charter schools, Statewide Charter School Board, career and technology education, CTE, OEQA, rule approval, legislative oversight, permanent rules, school governance, teacher retirement, education agencies, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, prayer, pledges, and recognition of two student pages before taking up a long agenda of House joint resolutions and bills, mostly related to administrative rules and agency approvals. The chamber advanced and passed H.J.R. 1088, 1090, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1095, 1099, and 1100, which approved permanent rules for education, energy and agriculture, business and commerce, building code, health-related agencies, general government agencies, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, and OMES. Several senators criticized the process for moving rule resolutions quickly and without committee vetting, while supporters said the calendar delays required direct consideration. The Senate also adopted conference committee reports and passed SB 206, SB 248, and HB 3021, with HB 3021 making small changes to graduation requirements, including science/math course language, Oklahoma history flexibility for some military families, and personal financial literacy counting toward math in some cases. A major portion of the meeting focused on House Bill 1370, which was described by its author as repealing an automatic state trigger that would replace any federal gasoline tax if the federal government suspended it. Supporters argued the bill would prevent Oklahoma drivers from paying more if the federal gas tax were repealed and framed it as tax relief; opponents argued it could reduce highway and bridge funding and create a budget hole. The Senate suspended several rules to bring the bill up, but rejected a motion to suspend the fiscal-impact rule for a proposed amendment. After debate, the chamber passed the measure 41-7 and then approved it as an emergency measure. The Senate also took up Senate Bill 893, a conference report dealing with foreign ownership near critical infrastructure and agricultural land. The bill would restrict certain foreign adversary ownership or leasing within 10 miles of critical infrastructure, add training zones and other protected areas, delay implementation until July 1, 2027, and create an enforcement process involving Attorney General review and whistleblower-style reporting. Senators raised concerns about enforcement, possible misuse, and profiling, while the author said the bill was aimed at national security and infrastructure protection. The conference report was adopted and the bill passed. Later, the Senate received notice that the House was ready to convene in joint session, and the chamber briefly stood at ease before returning to continue its work.