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• Millions of AI-generated sexualized images are being created online, including thousands that appear
• Just to note, independent evaluations of major initiatives, as are called out in the bill, $500 million
• AB 2135 makes improvements to the facility-initiated discharge notices residents receive in nursing homes

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Millions of AI-generated sexualized images are being created online, including thousands that appear
• Just to note, independent evaluations of major initiatives, as are called out in the bill, $500 million
• AB 2135 makes improvements to the facility-initiated discharge notices residents receive in nursing homes

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 6, 2026, with a quorum present and began by approving a large consent calendar of bills on two unanimous-support motions. The committee then heard a series of individual bills, with authors and sponsors generally describing low or absorbable state costs and asking for aye votes. Topics included AI/digital safety education for students (AB 1792), hepatitis C treatment access (AB 1843), rent-now-pay-later consumer protections (AB 2350), retirement information for community college faculty (AB 2417), cannabis regulation changes including tribal commerce, drive-through sales, and beverage labeling (AB 2506, AB 2697, AB 2532), emergency equipment training for law enforcement volunteers (AB 1913), cannery law modernization (AB 2706), child care planning in local governments (AB 1914), EV charger permitting fees (AB 1820), election-record notice requirements (AB 1664), nursing home discharge notices (AB 2135), a San Diego energization-delay pilot (AB 2518), mental health training for school coaches (AB 1665), and education governance and oversight changes (AB 2117). Several bills were described as committee or sponsor measures with technical or clarifying changes, including AB 2780, AB 2615, AB 2121, and AB 2771. Testimony was largely supportive, often from sponsor groups, industry representatives, labor, or advocacy organizations. Notable support included TechNet for AB 1792, the California State Sheriffs’ Association for AB 1913, California Dairies and food manufacturers for AB 2706, the Low Income Investment Fund for AB 1914, EV and environmental groups for AB 1820, the Attorney General’s Office for AB 1664, long-term care ombudsman advocates for AB 2135, and the California State Association of Psychiatrists for the cannabis and mental-health-related bills. Some bills drew limited opposition or “opposed unless amended” positions, including AB 2350, AB 1820, and AB 2506, while AB 2697 and AB 2532 were presented as efforts to support the legal cannabis market and consumer safety. The committee also heard a presentation-only item, AB 2541, creating a lowrider specialty license plate, which drew enthusiastic bipartisan comments and co-author requests from members. Most bills were reported out with due pass recommendations, many on roll call and several with specific members not voting or voting no. AB 1664 was reported out as due pass as amended and placed on call before later being moved out on a B roll call. AB 2350 and AB 1914 were also later reported out from call on B roll calls, with AB 1914 noted as passing despite some Republican no votes. The suspense calendar was then deemed approved without individual action, and the meeting concluded after a brief public comment period in which members of the public voiced positions on unrelated bills, including support for AB 2497, AB 1729, AB 2189, AB 1575, AB 2170, and opposition to AB 1603, AB 2447, AB 2411, AB 2492, and AB 1952.

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• Well, and I'm excited about both initiatives, and I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the support
• Hampton and explored African Americans, highlighted integration of music, dialogue, and education initiatives
• So if you're... it doesn't appear anyone's here to speak on their behalf. So thank you.

Keywords: American Revolution 250 Commission, 976, house, all

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• this would you believe that some of the confusion over the tax we're talking about comes from the initial
• It's just that the first piece that's a part of the initial process, part of the gathering at the wellhead
• Representative Ford, Representative Ford, Ro, s, s, fo, rd, Those, who, vote, are, changes The vote, chairs, appearing

Bills: SB1287, SB1983, SB1796, SB1806, SB1558, SB2135, SB483, SB1198, SB1265, SB2154, SB2139, SB1552, SB2118, SB1775, SB259, SB1344, SB1380, SB2007, SB1572, SB2074, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB1503, SB1833, SB1561, SB1555, SB2044, SB1749, SB904, SB1565, SB1500, SB667, SB1484, SB1562, SB1644, HR1045, SB227, SB1627, SB1475, SB1966, SB2049, SB1531, SB80, SB1734, SB1630, SB1894, SB1975, SB1432, SB1437, SB1812, SB346, SB710, SB1489, SB1614, SB2045, SB1250, SB1304, SB1501, SB1946, SB592, SB65, SB1257, SB444, SB640, SB2178, SB1242, SB1642

Keywords: abstraction, licensing, Oklahoma Abstractors Board, criminal background, good moral character, SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions

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• 150, I've just been figuring that we're having a deficit in about a little over 20 million, but it appears
• So I want to double back to one of the questions you initially had asked about, So I want to double back
• to one of the questions you initially had asked about whether we could get any additional insurance

Keywords: 1204, all

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• It appears now we're going to remove all the speed requirement from the previous one. so they no longer
• That the initial, Implementers, the counties that first implemented and installed broadband are probably
• Total 1.054 billion combined broadband subsidies and initiatives since 2020 is between 500 to 550 million

Bills: SB2102, SB1940, SB1625, SB1442, SB1623, SB1242, SB1949, SB1592, SB1913, SB592, SB992, SB1241, SB259, SB1928, SB1426, SB1531, SB1561, SB1122

Keywords: credit card fees, merchant discounts, payment card network, interchange fees, transparency in fees, Oklahoma law, payment card, rebate, merchant, tax compliance, health insurance, mandate, impact analysis, insurance department, public health, access to healthcare, SB1442, alcoholic beverage control, ABLE Commission, liquor license fees

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• sometimes unsure what information, if any, can be shared with law enforcement when a crime victim appears
• It's initially a misdemeanor in both instances.
• This would not expand OSBI's current jurisdiction to initiate investigations.

Bills: SB1936, SB1612, SB1543, SB1260, SB1988, SB1859, SB2041, SB1257, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: forfeiture, criminal offenses, law enforcement, Class D1 offenses, property seizure, SB1612, mandatory reporting, violent injury reporting, gunshot wound, stab wound, poisoning, burn injury, explosive injury, medical reporting, healthcare providers, law enforcement notification, evidence preservation, patient video records, confidentiality waiver, misdemeanor penalty

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• And so you've got this report in front of you; summaries of it appear, however, in the PowerPoint that
• They call the Federal State Small Business Credit Initiative a venture capital program.
• to residences and commercial power, but it's for renewable energy, typically, so it's for green initiatives

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• If you think about it, redetermination and initial eligibility assessments are two sides of the same
• It appears that now there are a number of challenges.
• You're not scoring people once services are already out there, but you do it in your initial bid, and

Keywords: artificial intelligence, waste reduction, fraud prevention, government efficiency, improper payments, data reliability, oversight

Summary: The meeting was chaired by Chairman Schweikert and involved a comprehensive discussion on how to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for reducing waste, fraud, and improper payments within federal programs. Key witnesses, including Mr. Andrew Canarsa from the Council of the Inspectors General, provided insights on the potential of AI in enhancing government efficiency. The committee emphasized the importance of reliable data and thorough examination of AI application to avoid unintended consequences while addressing the estimated $162 billion in improper payments reported by the federal government. Concerns were raised regarding the recent firing of inspectors general and the impacts that could have on oversight and accountability processes.

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• It appears that it will approach $900,000, and so this bill is necessary to account for that financial
• Initially, this law was only made to, and it does incorporate the chief clerk, chief administrative officer
• That's why the population cap was initially put in, or what we Argued along with the league.

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• So there was an investment there initially to do that, so you only had a public entity open for 3 days
• MOS is turning into a system for them to say that they're doing these different plans and initiatives
• When they come out with some order and there's no public appearances, then that's not right.

Bills: HB471, HB473

Keywords: water authority, sewer management, fire protection, local governance, board of directors, local officers, water recreation, public access, water bodies, recreational use, water commissions, 1136, house, all

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• So you may recall that initially some of those penalties were as high as $250,000.
• Step away from what this bill appears to be and dig deeper.
• This is not a bill that was initiated by the trial lawyers.

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• If there's any members of the public that wishes to speak, please fill out an appearance form and give
• prevent foreign agents or foreign-based organizations from funding or participating in political initiatives
• like a ballot initiative?

Summary: The Government Operations Subcommittee met and took up a long agenda of policy bills, local bills, and open government sunset review measures. The committee first heard HB 433 on administrative procedures, as amended by a strike-all that would create a five-year repromulgation process for agency rules, require review of guidance documents, add cost-benefit analysis requirements, and tighten licensing reporting. Members questioned whether the bill duplicated existing JAPC review functions and raised concerns about costs and the scope of agency authority, but the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably 12-3. The committee then approved HB 699, which increases penalties for certain traffic infractions when they result in a crash; CS/HB 404, a local bill updating the City of Tampa firefighters’ and police officers’ pension plan; HB 711, creating a statewide Spectrum Alert and law-enforcement training for missing children with autism; HB 4023, a local ethics-related charter change for the North Springs Improvement District; HB 583, requiring registration and disclosure for agents and organizations associated with foreign principals and foreign-supported political organizations; HB 251, recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida; and HB 749, extending medical benefits for firefighters who suffer catastrophic injuries during training. Most of these bills drew supportive testimony and were reported favorably by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee also considered several OGSR/open-records measures. PCB GOS-25-04 preserved exemptions for public safety communications system infrastructure records, PCB GOS-25-05 aligned cybersecurity-records sunset dates to October 2, 2026, and PCB GOS-25-06 narrowed exemptions for certain records held by the Department of Financial Services as receiver for insolvent insurers, making more information public. All three were reported favorably on 17-0 votes. The meeting adjourned after the final roll call.

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• communities across the nation, whether it's mentoring young people, supporting HBCUs, leading health initiatives
• in welcoming Anne Whitlock, founding director, Lauren Caldera, who leads the Economic Vitality Initiative
• HB 2609 by Bernal relating to prohibiting the denial of driver's license renewal, the failure to appear

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• George Moffitt, Patrick. and current day Deer Park to draft the initial treaty paper securing Texas'
• Seaport is now a six billion 20-year initiative, the largest state cancer research investment in the
• Alzheimer's because my understanding is that there is an overlooked, often overlooked connection because it appears

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB703, SB764, SB790, SJR36, SJR3, SJR34, SJR18, SCR9, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SJR3, SB5, SR172, SR176, SR177, SR190, SR193, SR194, SR202, SR203, SR208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• Benefits are not going to appear on November 1st.
• Have spent over $1.5 million on equipment and initiatives for the Tulsa Police Department.
• talk about some of the fundraising opportunities, but as you heard in the video, many of the early initiatives
• PEBAL launchers, another defensive tool for officers, were funded after the Taser initiative.
• years ago. peerball launchers, another defensive tool for officers were funded after the taser initiative

Summary: The committee heard an interim study on expanding or simplifying sales tax exemptions for Oklahoma nonprofits. Representatives Stark and Schreiber said the issue has been filed repeatedly over several sessions and framed it as a bipartisan effort to keep more charitable dollars in service of communities rather than paying sales tax. Schreiber also suggested broader tax reform or an omnibus approach rather than continuing to add individual exemptions. Marnie Taylor of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits gave an overview of the sector, describing nonprofits as a major part of the state economy and safety net, and argued that many organizations are highly regulated, under-resourced, and facing declining donations and funding. She said the current patchwork of exemptions is uneven and that a blanket or broader exemption would help organizations serving public needs. Committee members asked for sources behind some of the poverty, education, and health rankings cited in her presentation. Several nonprofit leaders testified about how sales tax affects their operations. RG Foods described the cost of opening neighborhood grocery markets in food deserts and said sales tax on a Tulsa project would divert about $85,000 from programming. Jubilee Partners, Skyline Urban Outreach, the Pencil Box, the Tulsa Police Foundation, Blue Rose Ranch, and Legacy Parenting Center each explained how exemption status or the lack of it affects food assistance, school supplies, public safety equipment, animal rescue, and diapers and family support. Members asked follow-up questions about food desert definitions, budgets, and how much sales tax savings would change operations. No vote was taken in the excerpt, but the study concluded with closing remarks emphasizing that the exemption would keep more money in direct services and support the nonprofit sector statewide.

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• We support them with training and supportive services, and we have a homeless veterans initiative as
• And I, there's just so many great initiatives and programs here.
• charge, they can charge a fee, and that, that is legal, but that's only on appeal, that's not an initial
• And, uh, it comes up in various initiatives that have been bills that have been filed in this building
• And, uh, whether it's a BRAC initiative where we're protecting military installations and their missions

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• <01:28:33.840> that give them as is other initiatives that give them as is other initiatives
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• The amendment is clearly a policy initiative.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Obviously, you appear to feel different on that.
• Same thing as Joe said, and a lot of the other folks with all the initials and back of their names and
• all the money and stuff like... ...and a lot of the other folks with all the initials and back of their
• I want to echo what my colleagues have said over here, that the IHRA definition appears very acutely
• And with this bill, it would appear that I am now in legal conflict with myself.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• First, the NextGen Good Biz initiative.
• Kelly Foster, as you noted, is appearing online. Dr. Foster. >> Good morning.
• <00:59:24.160> has four-year institutions initially has four-year institutions initially has
• 30:23.199> are<01:30:23.520> still impact of DEI initiatives are still impact of DEI initiatives
• And so any inclusion efforts would be eliminated based on this initiative.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call - 0:00:00 Approval of Minutes – 0:03:50 Robotics Education – 0:04:18 Canopy KY – 0:14:15 Comprehensive Support and Improvement – 0:23:20 Postsecondary Credit Alignment – 0:53:15 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in K-12 Settings – 1:21:25 Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 2:05:15 Adjournment 2:05:41, 958, all

Summary: The committee opened with a roll call, confirmed a quorum, approved the minutes by voice vote, and recognized a guest of Senator Hickden, retired judge Dan Kelly. The chair then moved through a tight agenda and limited public presentations and questions. The first presentation was on robotics education in Kentucky, led by Representative Chris Lewis, Kentucky FIRST Robotics executive director Kelly Gowen, and students from Whitfield Academy. They argued that robotics should be expanded in high schools as a workforce pipeline for engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technology jobs. The presentation emphasized hands-on learning, industry certifications, teacher development, and a proposed framework to fund robotics education programs statewide. Committee members were not allowed to ask questions because of time constraints. The second presentation was from Canopy Kentucky, led by Adam Watson and founder Scott Collins. They described Canopy’s business and entrepreneurship education programs for fifth graders and high school students, including the NextGen Good Biz initiative and an eight-classroom high school unit. Canopy requested a one-time $750,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2026, matched by private funds, to expand into more schools and rural areas, train educators, and report outcomes. Members asked a brief question about how the programs fit into school schedules and the difference between the elementary and high school offerings. The final presentation, from KDE’s Kelly Foster and Todd Allen, reviewed the state’s school improvement classifications. Foster explained CSI, TSI, and ATSI status, the federal and state legal framework, and how House Bill 298 returned CSI identification to an annual cycle. She reported that Kentucky identified 50 CSI schools on the most recent release, with 53 CSI schools statewide, along with 39 TSI schools and 102 ATSI schools. She also outlined KDE’s support process, including education recovery staff, diagnostic reviews, turnaround plans, and required professional learning for CSI schools.