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• No, I'm an equal opportunity insulter.
• Pershatt: Thanks again for giving me this opportunity.
• Thanks for the opportunity to speak on this bill.
• So I appreciate that opportunity.
• And if that attorney had had the opportunity... ...or others, and if that attorney had the opportunity

Summary: The committee heard several bills related to radiation protection in cardiac catheterization labs and later a stem cell/regenerative therapy bill. On SB 1121, which would allow hospitals with radiation protection systems to let clinicians forgo lead aprons if they work in the designated safety area and use real-time dosimetry, testimony was largely supportive or neutral after a late amendment gave radiation safety officers discretion to require protective gear if exposures approach thresholds. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1121 on a 9-1 vote. SB 1120, a more prescriptive bill requiring at least 50% of cath lab rooms in hospitals to be equipped with the radiation protection system, drew divided testimony: sponsors and several physicians argued it would reduce orthopedic injury and radiation exposure and improve recruitment and retention, while hospital and radiology groups objected to the mandate, cost, limited vendor pool, and lack of clarity in the bill’s definitions. After adopting an amendment excluding children’s hospitals, the committee deadlocked 6-6 and SB 1120 failed to pass. The committee then considered SB 1118, which would appropriate $3 million to help rural hospitals install radiation protection systems in cath lab rooms. The sponsor said the funding would help rural facilities meet the same safety goals, and the committee passed the bill 6-5. The committee also heard SB 1214, a “guardrails” bill regulating non-FDA-approved stem cell and regenerative therapies, requiring informed consent, sourcing and reporting standards, advertising limits, and civil penalties for violations. Supporters said it would protect patients while allowing access to promising therapies; some members raised concerns about evidence and commercialization, but after adopting a technical amendment, the bill passed 9-3. The transcript ended as the committee moved on to SB 1630, which would seek federal approval for a home- and community-based service benefit for adults with serious mental illness; the sponsor described it as a capped, Medicaid-based community care option, and Access testified neutral while estimating a fiscal impact, but no final action on SB 1630 appears in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am pleased to be with you all here today and appreciate the opportunity to present our budget and answer
• And I'm okay with the digital side, although I'm guilty of clicking, right?
• So it was a good opportunity for us to cut red tape and to be more efficient.
• Chair, for this opportunity to talk a bit about that. And thanks for the comparison. different.
• And so, again, I think every employer does have an opportunity. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• additional funds collected from this surcharge will directly contribute to updating legal text, expanding digital
• Chair, and members of the committee for the opportunity to speak on HCR 29 today.
• So, gentlemen, on that, anywhere in that process, would there be an opportunity for an out-of-country
• include, but are not limited to, cellular telephones, portable phones, text message devices, personal digital

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• It also includes providing more opportunities for opportunity youth to get reconnected to school and
• And then also, you know, providing more opportunities for opportunity youth to get reconnected to school
• opportunities?
• I think that's another opportunity.
• Thank you for the opportunity.

Summary: The hearing opened the Select Committee on Effective Postsecondary Career, Technical Education, and Workforce Development Programs at Santa Ana College, with Assemblymember Mike Fong emphasizing the need for affordable, accelerated pathways into high-demand careers and noting his bill AB 1098 creating the California Interagency Education Council. Chancellor Marvin Martinez welcomed the committee and urged changes to AB 927 to remove the “duplication” barrier for community college bachelor’s degrees, arguing that applied baccalaureate programs can lead to high-wage jobs and expand access for low- and middle-income students. The first panel focused on statewide workforce trends and policy. California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor Anthony Cordova highlighted credit for prior learning, Strong Workforce funding, dual enrollment, and apprenticeship growth, asking the Legislature to restore and increase Strong Workforce funding and expand applied baccalaureate degrees. LAEDC’s Josep Bilayo described regional labor market data showing growth in health care, education, construction, bioscience, and clean energy, while stressing the need for employer-led, data-driven programs, wraparound supports, and flexible funding. Andrew Gonzalez of the Building and Construction Trades Council argued that registered apprenticeship must be paid, combine classroom and on-the-job training, and end in a portable credential; he also promoted apprenticeship readiness programs, community workforce agreements, and stronger exposure to trades starting in K-12. Eric Morrison Smith of the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color discussed the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant Program and related youth apprenticeship recommendations, including bridge programs, intermediary infrastructure, reduced employer barriers, and better coordination of state funding. A later panel highlighted Santa Ana College’s fire technology and firefighting academy programs. President Annabelle Neri and Vice President Jeffrey Lamb said the college is one of the state’s largest fire training providers, with strong partnerships with local fire agencies, law enforcement, and the U.S. Forest Service, and with high job placement and six-figure starting salaries for some graduates. They also described related certificates, advanced officer training, wellness services, and workforce preparation such as mock interviews and sponsorships. Throughout the hearing, members and panelists repeatedly stressed the importance of aligning education with labor market demand, expanding apprenticeships and work-based learning, and using regional collaboration to connect students to living-wage careers.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for the opportunity to present AB 1739.
• Assembly Member, your opportunity to close.
• In California, before the rise of the digital...
• rights, public benefits, and employment opportunities restored.
• It forecloses employment opportunities.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> housing uh thank you for the opportunity housing uh thank you for the opportunity and<00:04:09.360
• Thank you for the opportunity to speak in support of Senate File 1895.
• </c><00:48:54.359><c> for</c> um to uh provide opportunities for um to uh provide opportunities for housing
• We've had double-digit increase in taxes and insurance.
• We've had double-digit increase in taxes and insurance.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We have an opportunity to raise it 18 feet and add 600,000 more.
• They say we lost that opportunity to trap water. It holds about 40 acre-feet.
• to trap get this it holds opportunity to trap get this it holds about<00:22:05.960><c> 40</c><00:22:
• I see multiple applications important to digitize the maps of federal to digitize the maps of federal
• </c> behold when I had take the opportunity behold when I had take the opportunity to<07:33:23.000><c

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• It applies to all forms of monetization, including modern and digital platforms.
• stream into the communities of year-round residency and work, and that the participants have an opportunity
• I am thankful for those who have come before me to allow for the opportunity to serve in this body.
• minutes ago, I will extend it to all men here that you have my permission as a woman who has all the opportunity
• ..." "...here, that you have my permission as a woman who has all the opportunities in this country to

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the corrected journal. Committee reports were received on several measures, including referrals of newly printed Senate bills and concurrent resolutions, confirmation of David Bobbitt to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission, and committee recommendations on House Bills 494, 526, 531, 624, 518, 636, and Senate Bills 1257 and 1288. The chamber also received gubernatorial and House messages, including the governor’s appointment of Brian Marks to the Sexual Offender Management Board and House-passed bills 501, 558, 608, and 636. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1232, which updates Idaho’s “Son of Sam” law to prevent criminals from profiting from notoriety while preserving constitutional protections; it passed 33-0 with two absent. Senate Bill 1250 also passed, 34-0 with one absent, to exempt certain photos, including photos of deceased persons, from public disclosure while allowing specified family members to request copies. Senate Bill 1236, which repeals obsolete code relating to the Idaho Women’s Commission, passed after extended debate on the commission’s history and legacy; the vote was 29-5 with one absent. The Senate then considered Senate Bill 1247, requiring E-Verify use by state and local governments and certain larger government contractors. Supporters said it would strengthen employment verification for taxpayer-funded work and create a measured first step, while opponents argued E-Verify is flawed and may encourage identity fraud or fail to address illegal employment. The bill passed 27-7 with one absent and was sent to the House. The Senate then moved to miscellaneous business, heard announcements, and adjourned until the next day.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for the opportunity to present House Bill 767.
• Year after year, families open renewal notices showing double-digit increases with no meaningful explanation
• So it is a misnomer to say that that we need to have 60% of the potential opportunity of people, the
• That opportunity was completely taken from me, regardless of what I had of any control.
• participation, but abstentions equal no is objectively undemocratic when people are not given the opportunity

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• I know that if I had the opportunity as a single mother not to start from zero, I would probably be a
• This is an opportunity for us to make Arizona safer. We would appreciate your support on this.
• So there's a lot of opportunity and potential to really make our state... ...amazing in this particular
• It also gives the opportunity for later development into hypersonics, which is something that, you know
• counseling for public safety employees and for peace officers and firefighters, and adds crime scene and digital

Summary: The Public Safety Committee approved several bills during the meeting. SB 1107, as amended, creates an alternative pathway to peace officer certification for honorably discharged veterans who served as military police, allowing abbreviated AZPOST training while still requiring certification testing, background checks, and fitness standards. The sponsor and a former military police officer testified that the bill would help address law enforcement staffing shortages without lowering standards. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 7-0. The committee also passed SB 1308, which creates a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office in the Attorney General’s Office to pursue consumer fraud claims involving technology produced by foreign adversaries and to help fund replacement of such technology in critical infrastructure. Supporters said the measure would protect consumers and critical systems from national security risks tied to foreign-made technology. SB 1020 was approved to create an Arizona Space Commission specialty license plate, with proceeds supporting the space exploration and aeronautics research fund; members and witnesses described it as a voluntary fundraising tool for Arizona’s growing space industry. SB 1160, as amended, was passed to prohibit operating drones within a mile of ticketed entertainment events, with exceptions for authorized personnel, utilities, and certain property owners. Supporters from Live Nation and NASCAR said it would improve safety and close a loophole around large events. SB 1117 was also approved to fund DPS crime lab services for evidence from counties under one million population, with the sponsor saying it would add staff to help rural counties process DNA evidence more quickly. Finally, SB 1216 passed to remove the sunset on traumatic event counseling for public safety employees and to add crime scene and digital forensic technicians to the covered employee definition. All bills received do-pass recommendations, and the committee adjourned after the final vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• I know that if I had the opportunity as a single mother to not start from zero, I would probably be a
• members any questions thank you mr. president great I'll just follow up thanks again this is an opportunity
• So there's a lot of opportunity and potential to really make our state a— ...amazing in this particular
• It also gives the opportunity for later development into hypersonics, which is something that, you know
• counseling for public safety employees and for peace officers and firefighters, and adds crime scene and digital

Bills: SB1020, SB1107, SB1117, SB1160, SB1216, SB1308

Keywords: special plates, Arizona Space Commission, transportation, funding, space exploration, peace officer certification, police certification, law enforcement licensing, Arizona POST, peace officer standards and training, military police, veterans, honorably discharged, veteran hiring, abbreviated academy, law enforcement recruitment, public safety, community policing, background investigation, psychological fitness

Transcript Highlights:

• Members of the public in the hearing room will have an opportunity to state their position.
• I do this through teaching core values and providing ample opportunities for students to engage in Socratic
• Unfortunately, these students then have to rely on digital resources that are not as in-depth, have to
• Black students continue to face disproportionate discipline, unequal access to opportunities, and barriers
• And learn opportunities.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> post-secondary education opportunities post-secondary education opportunities and<00:10:26.560><
• Census data and, you know, even getting involved in new opportunities like the PSO project.
• But in 2023, the agency had the opportunity, with the support of the legislature, to...
• This is another program that I really love the opportunity to talk about.
• </c><01:14:17.960><c> for</c> we'll uh have plenty of opportunity for we'll uh have plenty of opportunity

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, thank you all so very much for giving me the opportunity.
• <c> if</c><00:02:59.360><c> I</c><00:02:59.519><c> could</c><00:02:59.680><c> interrupt</c> the opportunity
• . if I could interrupt the opportunity. if I could interrupt you<00:03:00.160><c> just</c><00:03:00.319
• </c><00:19:16.799><c> recording</c> reliable, highquality digital recording reliable, highquality digital
• And if we can provide them access to premier educational opportunities to be better equipped to get a

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:09 State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33 The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44 Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on the Judiciary met on November 6, 2025, approved the minutes, and welcomed guests including Kentucky Specialty Courts manager Elizabeth Nichols and Boyle/Mercer Family Court Judge Bruce Petri. The committee then heard the Chief Justice of Kentucky, Deborah Lambert, deliver her state of the judiciary address, focused largely on judicial branch funding, facilities, technology, and specialty court programs. Chief Justice Lambert said the branch is facing a projected $14.3 million shortfall for fiscal year 2026 and asked lawmakers for supplemental support, access to reserve funds, and higher base appropriations to cover inflation and nondiscretionary costs. She also requested a 15% across-the-board pay increase for judicial branch employees, citing salary gaps with other state workers and declining judicial compensation relative to national averages. She emphasized that the branch has received a clean FY 2025 audit and said the requests were intended to sustain current operations rather than expand them. A major portion of her remarks covered court technology and facilities. She described the move to Chamberlain during Capitol renovations, the purchase of that building as a cost-saving measure, and the need to fund courtroom audio/video systems and a new statewide case management system. She also discussed courthouse maintenance, flood damage, mold issues, security system upgrades, and the $47 million asset preservation fund created last session, while asking for additional local facilities funding and one-time disaster-related support. Lambert highlighted specialty court and statewide program results, including foster care review boards, family recovery courts, court designated worker programs, drug and mental health courts, and the Judicial Commission on Mental Health. She thanked legislators for prior bills and support, including House Bill 1, Senate Bill 26, and the CES law, and said 2026 recommendations will focus on civil commitment reforms under KRS 202C. During questions, Senator Wheeler asked whether some courthouses are being overbuilt; Lambert said most facilities are inadequate, though some may be larger than needed, and that future needs and population changes must be considered. She also noted that virtual hearings and technology have improved efficiency. No votes or formal committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes and receiving the presentation.

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• Thank you for giving me the opportunity to talk a little bit more about this.
• I just thought this was an opportunity to address the workforce shortage on that.
• </c> providing really strong digital providing really strong digital government<00:42:34.359><c> services
• </c><01:04:05.520><c> for</c> have you know kind of opportunities for have you know kind of opportunities
• </c><01:24:37.520><c> to</c> we've finally had the opportunity to we've finally had the opportunity to

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I've not had an opportunity to talk to the proponents who would actually be covered by this, specifically
• the part about the publishing, selling, reselling, distributing, or providing digital access to the

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee met on February 4, 2026, and removed House Bill 2629 from consideration. The committee received briefings on House Bill 2428, which would require insurers to give 30 days’ written notice before an individual life insurance policy lapses for nonpayment and to notify policyholders of the right to designate a third party for lapse notices; an amendment clarified the notice requirements and proof-of-delivery language. The committee also reviewed House Bill 2399, which would prohibit assignment of post-loss property insurance benefits, and House Bill 2087, which would enact the Washington Travel Insurance Act and regulate travel insurance products, producers, retailers, and administrators. Members also noted they had already been briefed on House Bills 2483 and 2477 before taking executive action after caucus. House Bill 2428 was amended and passed out of committee unanimously with a due pass recommendation. Supporters said it would help prevent unintentional life insurance lapses and protect consumers, especially older policyholders and families relying on coverage later in life. House Bill 2399 also advanced, but only after a divided vote of 8-7; supporters described post-loss assignments as predatory and harmful to insured homeowners, while opponents argued the bill was too broad and could hinder homeowners who use contractors to repair damaged property and resolve insurance disputes. House Bill 2087, as a proposed substitute, was reported out with a due pass recommendation by a 12-3 vote. Members said the substitute reflected stakeholder and Office of the Insurance Commissioner work to resolve conflicts in the underlying travel insurance framework and add guardrails for consumers. House Bill 2483, dealing with data broker registration, was amended several times to narrow exemptions, add Department of Licensing implementation details, and make the registry public; it then passed 8-7 after debate over privacy, public safety, and whether the bill was too limited or too broad. House Bill 2477, which concerned appraisal-related liability and reports, was amended to clarify appraiser liability and intended users, then passed unanimously with a due pass recommendation.

Transcript Highlights:

• Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to speak. If we Okay, very good.
• Good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to speak.
• I am thankful for the opportunity to present AB 1859 today.
• Motion is do pass to the Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technology, and Consumer Protection.
• I'm Brian Little for California Farm Bureau, and I appreciate the opportunity to be here.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, labor enforcement, pensions, and workplace safety. AB 1054 would create a voluntary DROP-style retirement option for CHP officers and Cal Fire firefighters to help retain experienced personnel; supporters said it would be cost-neutral and help staffing, while an opponent warned it could affect bond ratings and create pension risk. The bill passed the committee 4-0 and was sent to Appropriations. AB 2129, which would improve Cal Fire compensation to aid recruitment and retention, also passed 4-0 to Appropriations with support from firefighters and no opposition. AB 1383, a broader PEPRA-related measure lowering retirement age and adjusting compensation caps for public safety workers, drew extensive support from firefighters and peace officers and strong opposition from cities, counties, and other local government groups over long-term pension costs; after debate over fiscal impacts, it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. The committee also considered AB 605 on refinery safe staffing during shutdowns, prompted by layoffs and reduced staffing at refineries such as Phillips 66 Wilmington. Supporters argued the bill would protect workers and nearby communities during refinery wind-downs, while petroleum and business groups said closures are not inevitable and opposed the bill’s premise. The bill passed 3-0 to Environmental Quality. AB 1859 would let joint labor-management committees access public works sites to help detect wage theft and safety violations; construction labor supporters backed it as an enforcement tool, while laborers, local governments, and builders raised concerns about duplication, property access, and project disruption. It passed 2-0 to Judiciary, on call. The committee then heard AB 2321, a pilot program allowing county district attorneys in Alameda and Santa Clara to investigate workplace deaths, which supporters said would address Cal/OSHA’s backlog and weak enforcement; employers and safety practitioners opposed it, citing expertise, due process, and overlapping investigations. It passed 2-0 to Appropriations, on call. Finally, AB 2575 began testimony on healthcare AI guardrails, with the author and nurses arguing that AI should support, not replace, clinical judgment and that patient safety requires human oversight.

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• Thank you very much for the opportunity to testify. My name is Marty Townson.
• Thank you very much for the opportunity to testify. My name is Marty Townson.
• So we see this as an opportunity for us to recruit many of our young people in Hawaiʻi.
• Thank you for this opportunity, Chair, Vice Chair, and members of the committee.
• </c><00:48:39.800><c> to</c> uh thank you for the opportunity to uh thank you for the opportunity to

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several water, land, and conservation measures. HB 86, which would fund a permanent DLNR Makai Watch coordinator position, drew strong support from DLNR and community advocates. Testifiers said the coordinator is needed to connect community-based nearshore monitoring groups with government, support training and reporting, and provide stable civil-service funding instead of relying on grants and philanthropy. The committee discussed the position’s duties and cost, estimated at about $110,000 with fringe benefits, and noted broad support from organizations including Kuaʻulu, The Nature Conservancy, OHA, and others. HB 36, relating to state water code penalties, was also supported in principle by DLNR, but the agency proposed amendments to create two tiers of violations, distinguish first-time/non-harmful violations from repeat or harmful ones, and give the commission discretion on whether each day counts as a continuing violation. DLNR said the bill is intended to address egregious cases such as Red Hill while avoiding undue impact on small farmers and others without malicious intent. Testifiers from the Board of Water Supply, Lono Initiative, and others supported stronger penalties and transparency, while Earthjustice raised concerns about broader structural issues and the risk of penalties being applied unfairly. The committee then heard HB 316, which appropriates funds to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program. DLNR, the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office, Kōkua, The Nature Conservancy, and other groups testified in support, describing the program as a workforce pipeline that places young professionals in communities, builds trust, and helps recruit future state employees. Supporters said the program has expanded capacity in watershed and reef management and has drawn extensive public backing. Finally, HB 506, funding equipment for the Oʻahu branch of DOCARE, received support from DLNR and others. DOCARE said recent recruit classes are moving through training, that the new positions will expand patrol capacity, including nighttime enforcement, and that the Oʻahu-specific funding is tied to priorities such as the Māʻili Bay herbivore rules. The committee also began hearing HB 510 on water shortage and emergency declarations. DLNR proposed limiting shortage declarations to 90 days unless extended, capping groundwater reductions at 20% for lower-priority permits, removing climate-crisis language as a standalone criterion, and moving the process into rulemaking for more public input. The Board of Water Supply supported the bill and the proposed changes, while Earthjustice urged deferral absent broader Water Commission reforms. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided; the chair indicated the committee would be decision-making after the hearing on items on the agenda.

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• the floor amendment explanation reduces the time period after a transaction for a purchaser of a digital
• Digital good to be eligible for a prorated refund if there is a change in the terms of the license that

Keywords: 1182, all

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• House Bill 3299 creates a new criminal statute, making it unlawful to create and disseminate digitized
• Digitized or synthetic media depicting another person's name, image, voice, or likeness.

Bills: HB1322, HB2015, HB2933, HB2941, HB2959, HB2977, HB2981, HB3040, HB3055, HB3062, HB3087, HB3115, HB3134, HB3244, HB3297, HB3298, HB3299, HB3304, HB3319, HB3321, HB3322, HB3323, HB3345, HB3407, HB3471, HB3497, HB3500, HB3505, HB3544, HB3581, HB3648, HB3755, HB3764, HB3765, HB3767, HB3906, HB3974, HB3982, HB4104, HB4105, HB4106, HB4107, HB4108, HB4126, HB4130, HB4139, HB4144, HB4170, HB4202, HB4226, HB4227, HB4236, HB4260, HB4343

Keywords: domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, landlord, tenant rights, rental agreement, housing safety, tenant protections, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a large number of bills, mostly by unanimous or near-unanimous due-pass votes. Early measures included HB 34, expanding “zones of safety” to include places like skating rinks, youth centers, pools, arcades, amusement parks, and water parks to bar sex offenders from loitering; HB 3407 on abandoned personal property and manufactured homes; HB 43 on rates for court-appointed property appraisers; and HB 2981 requiring school board meeting minutes to be posted online. Members also considered criminal justice and public safety bills such as enhanced penalties for people on the DOJ terrorist list (HB 3764), updating controlled dangerous substances schedules (HB 3767), and a bill to allow first responders to notify law enforcement after responding to suspected overdoses, with immunity for good-faith reporting and a fentanyl-related presumption in fatal overdoses (HB 2941). Several bills were laid over, including HB 2015, HB 2959, HB 3087, HB 3581, and HB 4227. The committee also advanced bills affecting courts, property, and administrative procedures. These included HB 3321 ending cost-arrest warrants for unpaid court fines, HB 3322 codifying rules for interpreting multiple versions of statutes, HB 3323 moving notarization requirements for electronic documents submitted to Service Oklahoma, HB 3497 clarifying appeals of pretrial orders in criminal cases, HB 3500 removing a nine-month deadline for successor affidavits after transfer-on-death property transfers, and HB 3505 creating a uniform wage garnishment law. Other measures addressed workers’ compensation and public employment, including HB 4260 creating a rebuttable presumption for first responders in workers’ comp, HB 4202 aligning radiology reimbursement with other specialties, and HB 3055 and HB 315 setting qualifications for the CLEET and DOC directors. Later in the meeting, members approved bills on consumer protection, technology, and public safety. HB 2933 tightened insurance claim timelines and penalties and made mediation mandatory for carriers; HB 3544 targeted AI chatbots that simulate emotional relationships with children; HB 3299 created a criminal offense for creating or disseminating digitized or synthetic media using another person’s name, image, voice, or likeness; HB 4107 criminalized misuse of outdoor tornado sirens; HB 4108 expanded critical infrastructure protections to airports; and HB 4139 revised home service contract rules to require truthful offerings and qualified service providers. The committee also passed HB 1322 creating a public domestic violence offenders registry, HB 4104 adding certain voyeurism-related crimes to the sex offender registry, HB 4106 lowering the grand larceny threshold to $900 and making a third petty larceny offense a felony, and HB 3974 addressing liability in shared inmate housing facilities. The meeting ended with HB 4144, which revises Open Records Act language for arrest and incident reports, and the committee adjourned with plans to meet again Tuesday.