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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health and Welfare (2-2-22)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_JYvyVkbJk, 2026-06-21T07:16:59+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:10
SB 97 Discussion: 00:56
SB 97 Roll Call Vote: 17:16
SB 105 Discussion: 17:45
SB 105 Roll Call Vote: 36:57
SJR 72 Discussion: 37:55
SJR 72 Roll Call Vote: 54:12, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 28 (2-17-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
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Convene 00:00
Senate Message 04:26
Report of Committees 05:13
Orders of the Day/ HB 6 06:22
HB 480 14:13
HB 562 17:55
HB 136 25:53
HB 257 29:47
HB 490 35:54
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 40:30
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 52:44
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 53:49
ConC/Rules Report 57:12
Floor Amendments 58:49
Adjournment 58:59, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum with 96 members present, excused absent members, and approved the journal from February 13, 2026. The Senate also transmitted Senate Bills 72 and 110 for concurrence. Committee reports advanced several bills, including measures on deputy coroner training, local jail booking procedures, local business tax collection, peace officers, Kentucky National Guard benefits, and first responder mental health.
The chamber then considered House Bill 6 on child care. The sponsor described it as the product of extensive stakeholder collaboration aimed at improving affordability, quality, access, and data in child care, including changes to the low-income subsidy program, employee child care assistance, Kentucky All-Stars, micro-centers, and a military child care pilot program in House Committee Substitute 1. The substitute was adopted, and the bill passed 84-11 with one abstention after supportive remarks from members emphasizing workforce needs, family support, and military families.
House Bill 480, relating to state contracts, was explained as requiring clearer contract terms for appropriated funds, partial payment protections, a 1% penalty for late payment, and semiannual reporting on whether cabinets are paying bills on time. A member noted a planned amendment to limit the bill to state-funded appropriations, but the bill passed 96-0. House Bill 562, relating to alternative high school diplomas, would create a Kentucky alternative diploma for certain students with disabilities and require the Education and Labor Cabinet to maintain employer information for graduates; members spoke in strong support of the bill’s workforce and dignity goals, and it passed 96-0. House Bill 136, relating to campaign finance, was amended to remove a $15,000 cap and allow campaign funds to pay for reasonable security costs for candidates; the sponsor cited rising threats to elected officials, and the bill passed 97-0. The transcript ends as the House moved on to House Bill 257.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 15 (1-28-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
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Convene 00:00
Senate Message 05:11
Report of Committees 06:05
Orders of the Day/HB 320 07:52
HB 366 14:55
HB 389 17:22
HB 56 22:10
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:47
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 29:20
Petition of Impeachment Filed 31:24
Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 32:03
ConC/Rules Report 36:31
Floor Amendments 37:29
Adjournment 37:47, 958, all
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the pledge, recorded 96 members present, excused absences, and approved the journal from January 27, 2026. The Senate clerk announced passage of Senate Bills 17 and 181 and requested concurrence. Committee reports advanced a number of bills on health insurance, judiciary, local government, and transportation topics, including measures on pharmacist reimbursements, hearing aid coverage, feeding and eating disorders, grooming a minor, local government liability, water fluoridation, cigar bars, chickens on residential property, highway pavement markings, motor vehicle titles, and pedestrian issues; all favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar.
The House then took up and passed House Bill 320 on human trafficking, with the sponsor explaining it would equalize penalties for promoting human trafficking with those for trafficking itself and increase the penalty when the victim is under 18. A member asked whether the bill included additional funding for cyber enforcement; the sponsor replied it was not an appropriation and would not require new funding, though prior budgets had increased support for anti-trafficking efforts. The House adopted a title amendment changing the bill’s title to combating human trafficking. The chamber also passed House Bill 366, which clarifies that materials portraying a sexual performance by a minor include computer-generated images and requires 85% service of the sentence before probation or parole; the sponsor said it was supported by law enforcement and prosecutors.
House Bill 389 on reading and writing in schools also passed as amended by House Committee Substitute 1. The sponsor said it would require annual updates to the state dyslexia toolkit, expand professional development and coaching, require local school boards to develop processes for universal screening and diagnostic tools, and add dyslexia instruction to teacher preparation programs; the substitute added conformity with IDEA and revised the instructional language. Members spoke in support of early dyslexia detection and one member noted the bill updated prior legislation associated with former Rep. Bam Carney. House Bill 56, an omnibus Department of Agriculture bill, then passed; it addressed amusement ride inspections, grain warehousing penalties, egg handler licensing renewal timing, exemptions for small producers, and repealed obsolete tobacco and egg marketing board provisions. All three bills passed by roll call with 95 or 94 votes in favor and none opposed, and clinchers were applied.
During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings and events, including a suits-and-sneakers day and cancer-related breakfast, caucus meetings, and committee meetings. New bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on local occupational license fees, early learning and child care, tuition waivers, an adult workforce diploma pilot, motor vehicle usage tax, contract procurement, Fish and Wildlife Resources, adoption, veterans’ benefits, Cabinet for Health and Family Services operations, organ donation safety, hate crimes, prescription drugs, and resolutions on the Kentucky-Japan partnership and veterans’ benefits accreditation. The clerk also reported a petition of impeachment filed against Judge Julie Goodman. The House then referred a group of bills to committees, reported floor amendments for House Bills 321 and 416, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Capitol Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (4-23-24)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7dEK4k86_E, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call
00:42 Correspondence and Information Items
02:50 Approval of Minutes
03:15 Project Report from Finance and Administration Cabinet
09:42 Lease Report from Finance and Administration Cabinet
11:55 Report from Office of Financial Management
30:36 Adjournment, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HRE Public Hearing 3-28-2024
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HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja03pI3WN0g, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
00:55 - GM 535
02:57 - GM 623
07:28 - GM 535
15:08 - SCR143 / SR172
1:04:10 - SCR202 / SR178
1:05:45 - DM HRE 3:00 PM
Hearing Notice:
HRE 3:00 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE_03-28-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Health Services (3-21-24)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R43Wl5T2pwQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:07+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00:05 Call to Order/Roll Call
00:01:11 Discussion of 24RS SB 297
00:02:45 Roll Call Vote on 24RS SB 297
00:03:46 Discussion of 24RS HB 204
01:03:55 Roll Call Vote on 24RS HB 204
01:16:13 Adjournment, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Services (1-10-24)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbvXyTZWdLY, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:05
24RS SCR 42 Testimony 00:35
24RS SCR 42 Questions 07:55
24RS SB 24 Testimony 17:18
24RS SB 24 Questions 35:41
24RS SB 24 Roll Call Vote 47:07
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations 53:04, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations (10-16-23)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpla0FnGX9c, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00
Roll Call 00:15
Approval of minutes from September 28, 2023 01:38
Riverboat Alcohol Sales 02:40
Freestanding Birth Centers 06:55
Kentucky Distillers’ Association 37:30
T-21 Minimum Sales Age Enforcement 49:45
Marriage & Family Therapists 01:05:40, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations & Revenue (3-3-22) - Upon Adjournment of House Chambers
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu3FriaaX1c, 2026-06-21T07:17:00+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00:00
ROLL CALL 00:00:23
HB 244 DISCUSSION 00:01:48
HB 244 VOTE 00:09:25
HB 243 DISCUSSION 00:13:55
HB 243 VOTE 00:15:39
HB 8 DISCUSSION 00:19:11
HB 8 VOTE 01:31:39, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
TRN Public Hearing - Fri Feb 5, 2021 @ 10 AM
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HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0_0XDidPJk, 2026-07-02T01:22:29+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Hearing Agenda:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_02-05-21_.HTM
2:14 - Introduction
3:06 - HB159
11:51 - HB160
13:29 - HB161
16:11 - HB486
17:24 - HB766
20:50 - HB1055
21:55 - HB1288
23:02 - HB1094
39:23 - HB35
44:04 - HB528
49:36 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (3-10-26) - Reupload
Appropriations & Revenue
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An issue was found with the live stream of this meeting. This version was uploaded as a complete version and should contain the entirety of the meeting.
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:15
HB 647 Discussion 00:02:00
HB 647 Vote 00:05:47
HB 501 Discussion 00:07:40
HB 501 Vote 00:09:53
HB 502 Discussion 00:11:20
HB 502 Vote 00:14:48
HJR 75 Discussion 00:16:53
HJR 75 Vote 00:17:35
HJR 76 Discussion 00:19:00
HJR 76 Vote 00:19:43
HB 869 Discussion 00:21:22
HB 869 Vote 00:30:00
HB 619 Discussion 00:31:39
HB 619 Vote 00:34:33
HB 356 Discussion 00:36:22
HB 356 Vote 00:40:19
HB 900 Discussion 00:43:17
HB 900 Vote 00:46:21
HB 816 Discussion 00:48:02
HB 816 Vote 00:53:47
HB 9 Discussion 00:55:05
HB 9 Vote 01:18:25
HB 757 Discussion 01:21:04
HB 757 Vote 01:35:55, 958, all
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (2-25-25)
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Meeting start 00:06:05
Roll Call 00:06:33
HB 152 Discussion 00:07:55
HB 152 PHS 2 Vote 00:10:12
HB 545 Discussion
HB 545 PHS 1 Vote 00:13:47
HB 606 Discussion 00:15:15
HB 606 Vote 00:16:32
HJR 30 Discussion
HJR Vote 00:19:07
HJR 32 Discussion 00:20:25
HJR 32 PHS 1 Vote 00:23:11
HJR 34 Discussion 00:25:04
HJR 34 PHS 1 Vote 00:28:50
HJR 46 Discussion 00:30:09
HJR 46 Vote 00:34:15
HJR 53 Discussion 00:35:40
HJR 53 Vote 00:38:55
HJR 54 Discussion 00:40:15
HJR 54 Vote 00:40:50
HB 546 Discussion 00:42:15
HB 546 PHS 1 Vote 00:46:15
HB 605 Discussion 00:47:38
HB 605 PHS 1 Vote 00:52:10
HB 694 Discussion 00:53:46
HB 694 Vote 01:07:47
HB 695 Discussion Only 01:10:20, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on February 25 and considered a series of bills and joint resolutions, mostly involving appropriations, capital projects, and local infrastructure funding. The committee first adopted PHS 2 and passed House Bill 152, which creates a Medicaid supplemental payment program for public ground ambulance providers; the sponsor said the substitute ensures no state general fund dollars will be used and that local agencies must identify a funding source for any required match. HB 152 was reported favorably on a 20-0 vote. The committee also passed House Bill 545, the annual claims bill, after members confirmed all executive-branch claims were included; it was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Bill 606, requiring reporting for general obligation bonds, also passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The committee then took up several joint resolutions tied to capital and infrastructure spending. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning water projects, was described as implementing ranked projects under the Waters program administered by KIA and was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Joint Resolution 32, concerning school facilities construction, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after discussion referencing the Auditor’s report and questions about a Johnson County Schools expenditure; it also passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 34, relating to contingent appropriations for KCTCS, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after testimony outlining three projects in Somerset, Jefferson Community and Technical College, and Glasgow; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 46, for local road projects, was described as funding the highest-scoring local road requests from a larger pool of applications and passed 21-0.
The committee also advanced House Joint Resolution 53, authorizing release of funds for KSU’s Health Sciences Center project, after KSU officials said the building is needed for nursing and allied health programs and promised a business plan report by November 1, 2025; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 54, authorizing funds related to the State Fair Board, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee considered House Bill 546, which revises the local roads and streets program by adding a DOT-developed scoring system, monthly reporting, a match requirement, and a $500,000 project cap; members asked about the cap and were told larger projects should be handled through other mechanisms. HB 546 was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. Finally, House Bill 605, a technical corrections and update bill for the local economic relief grant program, was amended by PHS 1 and discussed as expanding eligibility, including to the Delta Regional Authority and certain local-affiliated applicants; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 605.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HLT/HUS Public Hearing - Fri Feb 9, 2024 @ 8:30 AM HST
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HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4L-j_9mwkU, 2026-07-02T01:22:50+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT-HUS_02-09-24_.PDF
Followed by HLT 10:30 AM Agenda
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-09-24_2_.PDF
Followed by HLT Decision Making 11:15 AM Agenda
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-09-24_3_.PDF
Timestamps:
10:38 - Introduction (HLT/HUS 8:30 AM)
11:54 - HB1834
17:08 - HB2448
18:43 - HB2042
27:47 - HB2182
44:32 - HB2544
1:04:29 - HB1777
1:11:55 - HB2744
1:19:16 - HB2556
1:22:44 - HB2433
1:26:09 - HB2434
1:31:03 - HB2276
3:08:58 - Decision Making (HLT/HUS 8:30 AM)
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2:10:29 - Introduction (HLT 10:30 AM)
2:11:36 - HB1952, HD1
2:26:27 - HB2443, HD1
3:17:48 - Decision Making (HLT 10:30 AM)
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2:54:58 - Introduction (HLT 11:15 AM)
2:55:21 - HB408 (DM Only)
2:58:13 - HB407 (DM Only), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WTL-HRE, HRE-HWN, HRE DEFER, HRE, HHS-HRE Public Hearings 03-21-2023 3:00pm
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HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZfo5yssWQk, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start
1:10 - HB 88, HD1
17:34 - DM WTL-HRE 3:00 PM
19:53 - HB 1430, HD1
21:27 - DM HRE-HWN 3:09 PM
23:36 - HB 1301, HD1
48:56 - HB 968, HD1
54:55 - HB 353, HD1
55:45 - HB 838, HD1
57:44 - HB 1148, HD1
58:35 - DM HHS-HRE 3:30 PM
1:02:25 - DM HRE 3:15 PM
1:03:40 - DM HRE 3:10 PM
Hearing Notices:
WTL-HRE 3:00 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-HRE_03-21-23_.pdf
HRE-HWN 3:09 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE-HWN_03-21-23_.HTM
HRE 3:10 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE_03-21-23_DEFER_.pdf
HRE 3:15 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE_03-21-23_.HTM
HHS-HRE 3:30 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-HRE_03-21-23_.HTM, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PSM DEFER, PSM-HRE, EET-PSM-HRE, PSM-EDU, PSM-LBT Public Hearings 02-15-2023 3:00pm
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HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJmt8aj-C8g, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
00:48 - DM PSM DEFER 3:00 PM
02:57 - SB 710
27:27 - SB 711
37:27 - SB 712
49:21 - DM PSM-HRE 3:00 PM
55:17 - SB 458
1:01:55 - DM EET-PSM-HRE 3:01 PM
1:05:07 - SB 124
1:07:05 - DM PSM-EDU 3:02 PM
1:08:40 - SB 1158
1:23:15 - SB 696
1:25:07 - DM PSM-LBT 4:00 PM
Hearing Notices:
PSM DEFER 3:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_02-15-23_DEFER_.PDF
PSM-HRE 3:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-HRE_02-15-23_.PDF
EET-PSM-HRE 3:01 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-PSM-HRE_02-15-23_.PDF
PSM-EDU 3:02 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-EDU_02-15-23_.PDF
PSM-LBT 4:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-LBT_02-15-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-2 May 14th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
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legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
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legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-2 May 14th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
Summary:
The House first took up Senate Bill 893, a conference committee report on property and critical infrastructure. The bill would bar foreign principals from countries designated as foreign adversaries from owning agricultural land or other land, especially within 10 miles of military installations or critical infrastructure, and also restrict certain state software purchases tied to adversarial countries. Members asked about how later-designated adversary countries would be covered and about the delayed effective date, which was explained as giving current owners time to divest. The conference report was adopted without objection, and the bill then passed the House 89-0.
The chamber then considered Senate Bill 2, another conference committee report on wind energy setbacks. The measure would establish statewide setback standards for industrial wind turbines, including 2.5 tip heights from occupied dwellings and 1.5 tip heights from nonparticipating property lines, with exceptions for projects that had already secured most site control or queue positions before the effective date and for small community-scale systems. Supporters said it was a compromise that at least put some protections into statute, while opponents argued it weakened earlier House language and eliminated county local-control options. After debate, the bill failed on a 20-67 vote.
Later, the House voted 60-19 to override the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 1589, allowing it to become law notwithstanding the governor’s objections. The session also included prayers and announcements, including updates about Representative Cantrell’s hospitalization and a note that the Senate had adjourned sine die. The House then adjourned sine die for the second regular session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
Summary:
The House convened, completed roll call, and heard an invocation and pledge before moving through several ceremonial presentations. Members recognized Monty Smith for 43 years of service with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, honored the Marlow Lady Outlaws girls golf team for winning the Class 3A state and academic state championships, and acknowledged the final group of pages for the 60th Legislature. The House also adopted HCR 1030, which sets the legislative procedure schedule and deadlines for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature.
The chamber then met in a joint session with the Senate to observe Veterans Awareness Day. Speakers from both chambers and the Oklahoma Veterans Council delivered remarks honoring veterans, Gold Star families, and military service, and highlighted recent policy achievements for veterans, including the full tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, the exemption of military retirement pay from state income tax, improved funding for veterans’ homes, and restructuring of the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. The Veterans Council also presented its annual awards, naming Sen. Kerry Hicks as Outstanding Senator of the Year, Rep. Andy Menz as Outstanding Representative of the Year, Aaron Higgins as Veteran of the Year, and the Speed family as Veteran Family of the Year, and recognized Scott Howell for his service to the council. The joint session then adjourned.
Back in the House, members took up Senate amendments to House Bill 1370, which concerns the Corporation Commission plugging fund and a repealer tied to a state fuel-tax offset provision. The bill’s author explained that the amendment would prevent the state from capturing savings if the federal fuel excise tax is reduced, so any reduction would benefit consumers rather than state revenue. After questions about fiscal impact and the well-plugging fund, the House adopted the Senate amendments without objection and passed HB 1370 on final passage by a vote of 89-1; the emergency clause also passed 89-1. The House then recessed, later returned for a staff appreciation and sine die-style recognition, including a tribute to long-serving bill drafter Mark Carter, and recessed again while awaiting any additional legislation from the Senate.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 57 May 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation