Transcript Highlights:

• And so it'd be zero.
• So the question you raised, when they had zero before, and now they have the current, how did you solve
• that problem from the prior year with zero?
• "The current—how did you solve that problem for the prior year, when it was zero?"

Summary: The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee heard and advanced four measures. House Bill 792, by Rep. Monks, clarified the relationship between yard sales and the small seller exemption, including how sales tax applies once a seller exceeds the $5,000 threshold and when activity goes beyond the small-seller limits. The committee asked no questions and voted unanimously to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 722, by Rep. Ayler, corrected timing issues in the new utility tax system created last year, aligning reporting and payment dates with the existing six-month property tax cycle so local governments have revenue figures for budgeting. The sponsor said counties, utilities, and the Tax Commission were all involved and supportive. The committee approved the bill for the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard House Bill 707, by Sen. Taves, which would create a streamlined process for subdividing land to finance an accessory dwelling unit or secondary residential structure without going through a full subdivision process, while keeping zoning, access, utility, and agricultural protections in place. No one testified against it, and it was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 800, also by Sen. Taves, would reduce zoning barriers for manufactured housing by allowing manufactured duplexes in multifamily zones and lowering square-footage thresholds for single-section and multisection homes; the Idaho Manufactured Housing Association testified in strong support. The committee passed that bill to the floor as well. Finally, members approved the March 4, 2026 minutes and adjourned, announcing a meeting the next day at 2:00 p.m.

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• Is there any further discussion on amendment 099 uh zero?
• :14:00.320><c> 099</c> discussion on amendment 099 discussion on amendment 099 uh<00:14:03.199><c> zero
• </c> uh zero? uh zero?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so it'd be zero.
• So the question you raised, when they had zero before, and now they have the current, how did you solve
• that problem from the prior year with zero?
• It was zero?”

Keywords: 989, all

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• Chairman, by a vote of 13 in the affirmative, zero in the negative, four absent, House Bill 2026 passes
• Chairman, by a vote of 13 in the affirmative<00:10:53.920><c> zero</c><00:10:54.079><c> in</c><00:10:
• 54.240><c> the</c><00:10:54.399><c> negative</c><00:10:54.800><c> four</c> affirmative zero in the negative
• four affirmative zero in the negative four absent.<00:10:56.000><c> House</c><00:10:56.320><c> Bill<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Having nine yeas and zero nays, we'll report your bill as do pass.
• Having nine yeas and zero nays, Representative Hall will report House Bill 3280, the PCS, out as a do
• Nine ayes, zero nays. Having nine ayes and zero nays, we report House Bill 3917 out as a do pass.

Summary: The committee opened with prayer and then took up a series of House bills, most of them on natural resources, agriculture, energy, and economic development topics. House Bill 2988, dealing with efforts to address woody invasive species through a state income tax credit subject to appropriation, was explained as a response to underfunding concerns and was reported do pass unanimously. House Bill 4344 would exempt sales tax on frackwater sales; the author said it was a constituent request tied to oil and gas activity in western Oklahoma, staff indicated a minimal fiscal impact, and the bill passed 9-2. The committee then approved House Bill 3280, which raises the Homemade Food Freedom Act revenue cap from $75,000 to $300,000 to let home-based food businesses grow before facing more burdensome licensing and inspection requirements. Members asked about the fiscal impact and food-safety distinctions between perishable and nonperishable foods; the author said there would be no state fiscal impact and that existing safety limits would remain unchanged. House Bill 3917, imposing a surcharge on large-load data centers during peak demand periods and directing the revenue to a grid modernization fund, was presented as a way to protect ratepayers and passed unanimously. House Bill 4413, as amended by PCS, would require any Oklahoma facility incinerating regulated medical waste to follow EPA guidelines; the author said the measure was prompted by a Tulsa facility seeking a permit variance and argued the bill was needed to protect public health and safety. After extensive questioning about DEQ authority, EPA standards, and health risks from incineration emissions, the PCS passed 8-1. House Bill 3402 created a revolving fund for DEQ biosolids land-application research and passed 7-2, and House Bill 4476 created a community music infrastructure and events development revolving fund to support rural music festivals and local matching participation, passing 5-4. Finally, House Bill 4155, as amended by PCS, established a new economic development structure for events in Oklahoma and passed 6-3. The committee repeatedly reminded authors to provide detailed forms and Senate authors before full A&B consideration, and then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Having 15 yes votes, zero no votes, House Bill 136 as amended by the committee substitute passes with
• Having<00:08:21.280><c> 15</c><00:08:21.599><c> yes</c><00:08:21.840><c> votes,</c><00:08:22.160><c> zero
• 22.479><c> no</c><00:08:22.639><c> votes,</c><00:08:23.599><c> the</c> &gt;&gt; Having 15 yes votes, zero
• no votes, the &gt;&gt; Having 15 yes votes, zero no votes, the uh<00:08:24.240><c> House</c><00:08:24.479

Keywords: HB 136 – 00:02:43, 958, all

Summary: The House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee met with a quorum and opened with the pledge and prayer, followed by routine reminders about microphones, cell phones, and the 24-hour rule for committee substitutes. The only item on the agenda was House Bill 136, sponsored by Representative Wade Williams of Hopkins County. The committee first considered and adopted a committee substitute for HB 136 without opposition. Williams explained that the substitute removes a $15,000 cap that had been added in the Senate, saying the cap was arbitrary and created more problems than it solved. He then presented the bill as amended, describing it as a campaign finance modernization measure that would allow campaign funds to be used for reasonable security costs for a state candidate or officeholder, their family, campaign employees, or office staff. He cited recent political violence and threats as reasons for the change and said the language aligns with federal election guidance and a recent KURF recommendation. Members asked about whether threats and security concerns are common in Kentucky, and Williams responded that such threats do occur and that the issue is not limited to one party or office level. The committee then took a roll-call vote on HB 136 as amended by the substitute, and it passed favorably 15-0. Afterward, the committee had no further business and adjourned without objection.

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• There he is, okay, perfect attendance for 30 present, zero absent, zero excused.
• Okay, perfect attendance: 30 present, zero absent, zero excused.

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a recorded roll call showing 30 members present. The journal was approved, no guests were introduced at first, and the Governor’s signed bill HB 2022 was reported. The President also announced temporary committee substitutions for the Rules Committee on February 9. Senator Shamp introduced licensed naturopathic physicians in the gallery and highlighted SB 1178, which would expand their authority to administer certain intravenous drugs, including antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals. The chamber then read a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, health care, water, criminal justice, housing, taxation, and other topics, with no floor action taken on those measures during the reading. The Senate recessed to recognize law enforcement personnel involved in the rescue of an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation. A proclamation commended Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya, along with Cochise County and Border Patrol personnel, for their courage and professionalism. After returning to order, members made personal privilege remarks urging the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to review $2.85 million in election-related funding for the Secretary of State, and another senator spoke about water security and the need for long-term planning. Additional announcements included caucus and committee meeting notices, an invitation to Arizona Aerospace Day, and a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. The transcript ends as the chamber was considering adjournment.

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• Okay, perfect attendance for 30 present, zero absent, zero excused.
• Okay, perfect attendance for 30 present, zero absent, zero excused.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The clerk will record the attendance: 55 present, zero absent, and five excused.
• Members, by your votes of 56 ayes, zero nays, four not voting, you have passed House Bill 2022, signed
• Members, by your votes of 56 ayes, zero nays, four not voting, you have passed House Bill 2046, signed
• Members, by your votes of 56 ayes, zero nays, four not voting, you have passed House Bill 2116, signed

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It was only able to be used for kids zero to three. And then there was the border issue as well.
• I mean, the Y has two large daycare facilities in Fargo, and I'm not just talking zero to three, because
• And I'm not just talking zero to three, because those generally are smaller daycares.
• So this, and this includes, this isn't limited to zero to three. This is all daycare.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee discussed a child care tax credit bill and focused mainly on narrowing the eligibility language. Members agreed to remove a proposed 10-mile limitation tied to the state line at first, then revisited the issue after concerns from the Tax Department and Legislative Council about remote workers, border communities, and out-of-state daycare use. Testimony from the Greater North Dakota Chamber supported the credit as a more flexible version of a prior grant program, while committee members debated whether the credit should apply only to North Dakota residents, employees working in North Dakota, or child care providers located in North Dakota or border cities. After extended discussion, the committee settled on keeping the 10-mile language and striking the resident requirement from the definition of “qualified employee,” with the intent of better capturing border-area workers while avoiding broader unintended coverage. Members noted the bill is aimed at workforce and child care access, especially in Fargo, Grand Forks, and other border areas, and acknowledged that the language may still need adjustment in the future. The Tax Department and Legislative Council indicated the revised language would be workable. Representative Foss moved the final amendment to the conference committee report, Senator Powers seconded, and the motion passed on a roll call vote with all members voting yes: Chairman Rummel, Senator Marseille, Senator Powers, Representative Doctor, Representative Foss, and Representative Anderson. The committee then adjourned, with House and Senate members designated to carry the report forward.

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes. 16 yeas, zero nays. Congratulations. House Bill 1145 is reported favorably.
• Yes. 15 yea, zero nays. Thank you. Members, by your vote. House Bill 12. 15 yea, zero nays.
• Yes. 15 yeas, zero nays. Thank you. Members, by your vote, House Bill 571 is reported favorably.

Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. House Bill 1145 by Representative Shoaf would clarify that public charter schools may participate in the CAP grant program and expand the number of eligible programs under the money-back guarantee workforce education provision from three to six. Supporters said it would broaden access and encourage outcomes-focused training; members asked about fiscal impact and repayment concerns. The bill passed 16-0 and was reported favorably. House Bill 127 by Representative Kendall addressed exceptional student education and workforce credentialing. A strike-all amendment broadened the bill to include all students with disabilities, use the term micro-credential, involve the Department of Education, the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities, and OSHA, and add validation by special education staff and an IEP team member. Public testimony included support from Goodwill and others, while one witness raised concerns about IDEA compliance, voluntariness, and funding. Members debated those issues, with supporters emphasizing that the bill was not mandatory and would help transition students into work; the amendment was adopted and the bill then passed 15-0. House Bill 571 by Representative Kendall would expand career planning and work-based learning opportunities for students, require the Articulation Coordinating Committee to evaluate apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs for postsecondary credit, allow more flexible work-based learning, provide career days for students age 16 and up, guarantee transfer of certain credits to the Florida College System, and require annual review of personalized academic and career plans. Several industry and education groups appeared in support, no one spoke in opposition, and the bill passed 15-0 and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 3673 having received 47 aye votes and zero nay votes. I credit the same to have passed.
• House Bill 4338 is having received 48 aye votes and zero nay votes.
• House Bill 4454, having received forty-eight aye votes and zero nay votes.

Bills: SR28, SB201, SB1379, SB1525, SB1966, SB2112, SB2170, HB2749, HB3262, HB3265, HB3673, HB3781, HB3040, HB3076, HB3369, HB3982, HB3462, HB3465, HB3521, HB3796, HB3800, HB4095, HB4298, HB4316, HB4338, HB4408, HB4454

Keywords: alpha-gal syndrome, alpha gal, tick-borne illness, tick bite allergy, red meat allergy, meat allergy, dairy allergy, anaphylaxis, Lyme disease, public health, tick prevention, vector-borne disease, allergy awareness, May awareness month, Oklahoma Department of Health, outdoor safety, health education, research funding, minimum salary, education funding

Transcript Highlights:

• Madam Chair, there are 10 ayes, zero nays, three excused. Thank you, Michael.
• Madam Chair, there are 10 ayes, zero nays, three excused. Thank you.
• Madam Chair, there are 10 ayes, zero nays, three excused. Thank you.

Bills: SB6046

Keywords: SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets

Transcript Highlights:

• Zero. That is stunning. That is a stunning break from normal. Mr.
• Zero. That is stunning. That is a stunning break from normal. Mr.
• Zero. That is stunning. That is a stunning break from normal. Mr.
• Zero. That is stunning. That is a stunning break from normal. Mr.
• We had to use Republicans lock down the floor and allow zero amendments. Zero. That is stunning.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is a net zero cost.
• This is a net zero cost.
• This is a net zero cost.
• This is a net zero cost.
• That zero just realignment. department. That zero just realignment.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference on HB 1 and HB 2 met to review revenue estimates and begin working through a side-by-side of the budget. New Hampshire Lottery Director Charlie McIntyre testified that lottery revenues are outperforming prior estimates, projecting a $27 million return to the state this year, up $7 million, and $200 million per year in the next biennium, up $6.5 million per year. He attributed the increase to stronger scratch ticket sales, no negative impact from Massachusetts sports betting, and overall better performance. Members questioned the assumptions behind the higher numbers, including the proposed $50 scratch tickets, the effect of inflation, and whether the projections were conservative enough. McIntyre said the $50 ticket could produce modest growth and that the estimates were intentionally cautious. The discussion also covered gaming revenue assumptions for historical horse racing and video lottery terminals, with McIntyre saying the state market is not yet saturated and that future conversions from HHR to VLTs should be net positive for the state. Members also discussed differences between House and Senate revenue numbers for gaming, including machine counts, daily revenue assumptions, and the tax split. The Senate version used higher machine counts and a 31.25% tax rate, with a quarter-point reserved for responsible gaming and the remainder split between charities and the state. The House had used a 30% rate with a different distribution. McIntyre and committee members also reviewed House Bill 2 items affecting Kino hours and local option games of chance, with McIntyre explaining that the bill would expand playing hours and shift towns to an opt-out model. No votes were taken during the lottery discussion, but the committee indicated it would continue refining the revenue model and circulate the spreadsheet used for the estimates. The committee then moved through the HB 1 detail change sheet, accepting several Senate positions and holding others for later. It agreed to a zero-cost realignment in the Department of Safety moving the international fuel tax agreement function from administration to motor vehicles, and it restored eight passenger motor vehicle inspection positions for later discussion in HB 2. The Department of Corrections reorganization was set aside for a later, more detailed discussion. The committee also accepted no-change positions for the Department of Employment Security and agreed to a technical footnote fix in the Judicial Council section. It discussed a new HB 2 item moving contract counsel for involuntary mental health admissions from the judicial branch to the Judicial Council, funded at $100,000 per year, and noted that the public defender funding issue would be revisited when the overall budget picture is clearer. The meeting ended with the committee continuing its review of the remaining pages of the detail change sheet.

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• Zero estimated exposure policy.
• </c><00:12:32.880><c> Zero</c><00:12:33.360><c> estimated</c> rest of the language.
• Zero estimated rest of the language.
• </c> first bianium and a zero in the tales. first bianium and a zero in the tales.
• zero and then zero the read act and the zero and then zero on<02:36:06.319><c> the</c><02:36:06.399>

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Zero nays, the bill passes. of 118, yay. Zero nays, the bill passes.
• Zero naysay. Bill passes. Next 119. Yay. Zero naysay. Bill passes.
• Zero naysay. Bill passes. Next 118. Yay. Zero naysay. Bill passes.
• </c> 114 yay, zero nays, the bill passes. 114 yay, zero nays, the bill passes.
• Zero nays. The bill passes. 116. Yay. Zero nays. The bill passes. Workforce.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 10 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Are your unanimous vote of nine eyes and zero nays?
• By your unanimous vote of eight ayes and zero nays, you have voted Senate Bill 1576 due pass.
• By your unanimous vote of eight ayes and zero nays, you have voted Senate Bill 1576 due pass.

Summary: The Commerce Committee first met in executive session on Senate Bill 1020 and adopted an amendment and then a House Committee substitute. The amendment combined language from several other bills and topics, including vehicle inspections, salvage titles, online registration, registration renewal options, and removal of a Montana LLC/property-tax workaround. Members discussed the provision preserving highway patrol authority to stop unsafe vehicles even if inspections are removed, and the substitute was then passed unanimously, 9-0, as due pass. The committee then held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1576, which would reestablish a Missouri-Ireland commission with appointments by the governor, Senate, and House to study and strengthen the state’s relationship with Ireland. The sponsor said the commission would cost nothing and would support trade and economic development. Members voiced support, with questions focused on the bill number in the fiscal note and on whether the commission could quantify potential economic gains; the sponsor said the bill was intended to improve and study the relationship rather than address a specific loss. After the hearing, the committee moved into executive session and voted Senate Bill 1576 due pass unanimously, 8-0. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• I-63 no zero. Senate amendments are concurred in.
• There are 63 ayes and zero noes. That measure passes.
• I-63, no zero. The measure passes. We have dispensed with file item 44.
• Aye 67, no zero. That measure passes.
• I-68, no zero that measure passes. We'll pass and retain and file items 80 and 81.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Ninety-A, zero and a bill finally passed. There have been Jackson was adopted.
• Ninety-three yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passed.
• Ninety-three yeas, zero nays, and the bill finally passed.
• Zero nays, and the bill finally passed. Rep.
• Zero and a bill finally passed, the rep, Newell, most of the title.

Bills: HR188, HR189, HR190, HR191, HR179, HR180, HR181, HR182, HR183, HR185, HR186, HR187, HCR75, HCR76, HCR77, HCR78, HCR79, SCR24, SCR36, SCR39, SB64, SB107, SB152, SB185, SB217, SB232, SB278, SB290, SB294, SB320, SB321, SB419, SB424, SB436, SB440, SB468, SB470, SB476, SB482, SB489, HCR32, SCR11, HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB267, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB478, HB610, HB617, HB679, HB745, HB749, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB896, HB979, HB992, HB1000, HB1024, HB1050, HB1166, HB1172, HB1173, HB1193, HB1207, HB1218, HB1223, SB256, SB180, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HCR4, HCR47, HB59, HB74, HB159, HB330, HB364, HB414, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB786, HB1008, HB1033, HB1034, HB1041, HB1062, HB1070, HB1079, HB1112, HB1118, HB1139, HB1151, HB1176, HB1182, HB1196, HB1214, HB1241, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB368, HB433, HB441, HB447, HB466, HB481, HB741, HB1242, HB362, HB893, HB990, HB1007, HB1153, HB1243, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, SB244, HB615, HB864, HB1103, HB1175, HB31, HB225, HB608, HB664, HB897, HB977, HB1003, HB1160, HB1180, HB911, HB306, HB366, HB1161, HB1230, HB181, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB393, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB772, HB773, HB996, HB1035, HB1058, HB1082, HB1113, HB1189, HB1234, HB1240

Keywords: hunting dogs, field trials, working dogs, dog training, greyhound protection, Farm Bill, federal overreach, sportsmen, sportswomen, wildlife management, conservation, rural communities, Louisiana hunting, hunting tradition, animal welfare, dog breeders, dog owners, outdoor recreation, Kathy Taylor, musical achievements