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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Jurisprudence (Part I) May 21st, 2025

Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • the Senate either.
  • Thank you, Senator. My name is Joel Rogers.
  • On April 23, the committee heard testimony relayed to Senator Zaffirini's bill, Senate Bill 629, which
  • On April 23, the committee heard testimony relayed to Senator Zaffarini's bill, Senate Bill 629, which
  • This is the companion to Senate Bill 1448 that was passed unanimously by the Senate.
Bills: HB40, HB1916, HB1973, HB2524, HB2530, HB3180, HB3421, HB3783, HB4170, HB4213
Keywords: business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support
Summary: The committee heard several House bills, most of them relating to family law and court procedure, and left each bill pending after testimony. House Bill 1916 would clarify that the court that issued a final divorce decree retains exclusive jurisdiction over later actions involving undivided property. House Bill 1973 would require a certified birth certificate, if reasonably available, to be filed with a SAPCR petition or allow alternative proof of parentage while keeping the information confidential. House Bill 2530 would add qualifications and procedural safeguards for appointing amicus attorneys in SAPCR cases, including notice and hearing requirements, minimum qualifications, conflict rules, and limits on what amicus attorneys may do. House Bill 2524 would make Family Code references to attorney’s fees consistent by using “reasonable and necessary” language. House Bill 3180 would correct a scrivener’s error in the civil discovery rules by changing “settlement” to “statement.” The committee also heard House Bill 4213, which would change the interest rate on overdue child support from the current 6 percent simple interest to a fixed 5 percent and require the Attorney General to report on the impact of the change. Testimony was sharply divided: supporters argued lower interest could improve collections and help low-income obligors catch up, citing research and the size of child-support arrearages; opponents said lowering the rate would reduce incentives to pay and harm custodial parents and children. The Attorney General’s office raised implementation concerns about a House version that would have created a variable rate, while the committee substitute was described as restoring a simple fixed rate. After testimony, the bill was left pending. The committee also discussed House Bill 40, updating business court provisions and supplemental jurisdiction; House Bill 3421, streamlining probate procedures for original wills and copies; and House Bill 417, clarifying venue for lawsuits involving private transfer fees on real property. Each drew limited testimony and was left pending. Finally, House Bill 3783 drew extensive testimony on court-ordered counseling and reunification therapy in family cases. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would protect children and abuse victims from coercive, unregulated reunification practices, while opponents argued it was too broad, could interfere with legitimate therapy and judicial discretion, and might affect military families and other high-conflict cases. The committee heard testimony from judges, therapists, parents, survivors, and advocates, but took no final action and left the bill pending.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Border Security May 15th, 2025

Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Birdwell. Present. Senator Flores [member_2172]. Present.
  • Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo [member_166]. Present. Senator Eckhardt [member_177]. Present.
  • Senator Hinojosa moves that HCR 98 be reported to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass
  • Senator Birdwell. Aye. Senator Flores [member_2172]. Aye. Senator Eckhardt [member_177]. Aye.
  • Senator Hinojosa of Hidalgo [member_166]. Aye.
Bills: HCR98, HB180
Keywords: counter-unmanned aircraft systems, C-UAS, counter-drone, drone mitigation, unmanned aircraft systems, UAS, border security, U.S.-Mexico border, aviation safety, airspace regulation, federal preemption, Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Energy, FBI, state-local coordination, tribal and territorial partners, border patrol, cartels
Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security met with a quorum present and first took up HCR 98, a resolution urging Congress to improve coordination among federal, state, and local authorities on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology for border security. The author and sponsor described increasing drone activity along the border, saying unauthorized drones are used to track agents, identify weaknesses, and smuggle contraband, and argued for clearer procedures to detect, identify, and neutralize such aircraft. There was no public testimony, and the committee voted 4-0 to report HCR 98 favorably to the full Senate; the resolution was also ordered for local and uncontested calendar placement without objection. The committee then heard HB 180, sponsored by Chairman Birdwell, which would authorize the governor to coordinate directly with Mexican officials and individual Mexican states on border security agreements and appoint representatives to implement them. Birdwell said the bill would codify prior border-security cooperation efforts, improve responses to cross-border challenges such as drug and human trafficking, and include a finding that entrants from foreign countries must use a legal port of entry. No questions were asked, and there was no invited or public testimony. After the hearing, the committee left HB 180 pending. The meeting concluded with no further business and the committee standing in recess subject to the call of the chair.
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Economic Development May 12th, 2025

Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator King, here. Senator Sparks, here. Senator Alvarado, Senator Johnson, Senator Shortner.
  • Chair lays out House Concurrent Resolution 90 and recognizes Senate sponsor, Chairman King, to explain
  • Chair lays out House Concurrent Resolution 90 and recognizes Senate sponsor, Chairman King, to explain
  • This is the exact same resolution that the Senate has already passed out and sent over to the House.
  • Senator King sends up committee substitute for House Bill 487 and Senate Bill 487, and Senator... ...
Bills: HB1240, HB2768, HB2788, HB3146, HB4850, HB5032, HCR90
Keywords: border region, infrastructure, economic development, government operations, education, HB 2768, Texas information technology apprenticeship, state IT credential, information resources workforce, junior college, technical institute, apprenticeship program, workforce development, state agency hiring, job classification, career ladder, bachelor's degree substitution, associate degree, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, state auditor classification officer
Summary: The Senate Economic Development Committee met without a quorum, so no votes or formal actions were taken. The chair laid out several bills and resolutions for explanation and public testimony, with each item left pending subject to the call of the chair. Early items included House Bill 1240, a cleanup measure to create a single uniform definition of the Texas-Mexico border region across state law, and House Bill 2768, which would establish an IT apprenticeship credential through junior colleges and technical institutions to help fill state government technology jobs. The committee also heard House Concurrent Resolution 90, which would encourage establishing a Texas trade and investment office in Jerusalem. Testimony on the resolution was sharply divided: one witness opposed it on foreign policy and values grounds, while a Texas Association of Business representative strongly supported it, citing Israel’s innovation and trade potential. Another major item was House Bill 4187, a committee substitute for legislation affecting the Texas Historical Commission; the sponsor described changes expanding use of trust fund money for historic sites, allowing more affiliated nonprofits, clarifying retail operations, and creating a framework for training and consistent interpretation at historic sites. A Texas Historical Commission witness explained that the bill would shift responsibility for maintaining many state-owned historical markers and monuments, including markers on private land, to the commission. Additional measures included House Bill 2788, which would shield Texas Workforce Commission fraud-prevention methods from public information requests; House Bill 5032, directing state agencies to plan for public display of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Texas Constitution, and the Victory or Death letter at the Capitol Complex; House Bill 3146, which would eliminate outdated memoranda-of-understanding requirements for certain State Office of Administrative Hearings arrangements; and House Bill 4815, a cleanup bill modernizing economic development statutes, revising the Made in Texas standard to 51% Texas-origin content, repealing the Governor’s Broadband Development Council, and making other conforming changes. The committee ended by recessing, with members indicating they would likely vote on pending business later when a quorum was available.
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDT-EIG-CPN, CPN-EDT, CPN-TRS, HHS-CPN, CPN Public Hearings 03-25-2026

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT9PDqhEghc, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 01:08 - HB 1590 HD3 11:05 - DM EDT-EIG-CPN 9:30 AM 13:22 - HB 2575 HD1 46:29 - DM CPN-EDT 9:40 AM 48:52 - HB 2386 HD2 01:02:54 - DM CPN-TRS 9:50 AM 01:06:44 - SCR 50 / SR 49 01:09:47 - DM HHS-CPN 10:00 AM 01:11:14 - SCR 118 / SR 111 01:12:25 - SCR 166 / SR 157 01:15:05 - DM CPN 10:01 AM Hearing Notices: EDT-EIG-CPN 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDT-EIG-CPN_03-25-26_.PDF CPN-EDT 9:40 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-EDT_03-25-26_.PDF CPN-TRS 9:50 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-TRS_03-25-26_.PDF HHS-CPN 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-CPN_03-25-26_.PDF CPN 10:01 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-25-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

LBT-JDC, JDC-HHS, JDC DEFER, JDC DEFER, JDC Public Hearings 3-19-2024

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-MnxnakMyo, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:30 - HB 1917 HD1 1:45 - HB 1967 HD1 3:45 - HB 1643 HD1 9:00 - DM LBT-JDC 9:30 AM 12:16 - HB 1976 HD1 14:50 - DM JDC-HHS 9:55 AM 17:00 - DM JDC DEFER 10:00 AM 17:30 - HB 2058 HD1 23:19 - HB 2184 HD1 31:50 - DM JDC DEFER 10:00 AM 37:38 - HB 1911 HD2 44:00 - HB 2802 HD1 1:08:11 - DM JDC 10:10 AM Hearing Notices: LBT-JDC 9:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LBT-JDC_03-19-24_.pdf JDC-HHS 9:55 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC-HHS_03-19-24_.pdf JDC DEFER 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-19-24_DEFER_.pdf JDC DEFER 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-19-24_DEFER-1_.pdf JDC 10:10 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-19-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-GVO, PSM-LBT, PSM Public Hearings 03-31-2023 3:00pm

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48SlewrDLRM, 2026-07-02T01:23:09+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:10 - PSM-LBT 3:01 PM 02:26 - DM PSM-LBT 3:01 PM 04:02 - PSM 3:01 PM 04:14 - SCR 35 (Part 1 of 2) 04:37 - SCR 43 / SR 37 (Part 1 of 2) 05:36 - SCR 35 (Part 2 of 2) 06:56 - SCR 43 / SR 37 (Part 2 of 2) 07:02 - SCR 90 / SR 82 08:35 - SCR 91/ SR 84 11:00 - SCR 101 / SR 111 14:25 - SCR 30 / SR 24 14:46 - SCR 44 / SR 39 17:51 - SCR 220 / SR 158 26:20 - DM PSM 3:01 PM 31:59 - PSM-GVO 3:00 PM 32:13 - SCR 158 36:36 - SR 141 38:08 - DM PSM-GVO 3:00 PM Hearing Notices: PSM-GVO 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-GVO_03-31-23_.PDF PSM-LBT 3:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM-LBT_03-31-23_.pdf PSM 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_PSM_03-31-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EIG DEFER Public Hearing 04-21-2026

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, heard many of these resolutions with our Senate counterparts in the previous week, and would like
  • Senator Favela. Senator Richards. Aye. Senator Favela.
  • We also agreed that there should be more representation of the Senate onto this House Resolution, and
  • of the Senate onto this House Resolution of the Senate onto this House Resolution and<00:05:04.640
  • So, essentially, take out one person and add two senators into the resolution, and we also want to add—and
Bills: HCR43, HCR154, HCR165, HCR186, HCR200, HCR202, HCR206
Keywords: pedestrian safety, raised crosswalks, Honolulu, traffic infrastructure, school zone, HCR154, Hele-On, Hele-On Shared Ride Program, County of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Mass Transit Agency, shared ride, paratransit, accessible transportation, ADA, mobility devices, wheelchair accessible, kupuna, seniors, elderly
Summary: The Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs reconvened on April 21 and took up a series of House Concurrent Resolutions, with no public testimony. Members first approved HCR 43, urging raised crosswalks near Ala Wai Elementary at University Avenue, Malkiki Street, and Kamoku Street to improve student safety, and HCR 154, asking Hawaii County to expand the Heleon shared ride program islandwide, including rural and underserved areas. They also passed HCR 165, calling for permanent pickleball nets and court lighting at Kamilo Iki Community Park, and HCR 186, urging the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency to extend health care authorization renewals for people affected by the Red Hill water contamination crisis. The committee then approved HCR 200, which urges the Department of Defense to reassess prior CERCLA-related closure decisions in light of evolving PFAS science. Members said the measure was intended to help keep PFAS out of the water system. HCR 202, establishing a legislative task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, was amended before passage to expand the task force’s scope to include separation of generation from transmission and distribution, add Senate leadership representation, and include representatives from the Agricultural Development Corporation and the Farm Bureau. Several members supported the amended version with reservations, expressing concern about possible cost impacts from separating generation and distribution. Finally, the committee passed HCR 206 HD1, which requests the Hawaii State Energy Office to convene a working group to study the impacts of large data centers on utilities, ratepayers, natural resources, and climate goals. All measures were adopted by the committee, with HCR 202 passing with amendments and the others passing unamended. The meeting then adjourned.
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 2

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 56 (3-31-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • :49.920> a<03:00:50.160> joint Senate Joint Resolution 23, a joint Senate Joint Resolution
  • Senate Joint Resolution 23 is nay.
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Keywords: Convene 00:00:00 Senate Message 00:04:13 Report of Committees 00:06:00 Orders of the Day 00:06:39 HB 4 00:07:32 HB 7 00:10:19 Enrollment 00:12:49 HB 10 00:13:30 HB 58 00:14:31 HB 78 00:18:39 HB 96 00:21:59 Enrollment 00:25:31 HB 134 00:26:01 HB 139 00:28:20 HB 185 00:35:36 HB 213 00:38:16 HB 220 00:40:32 HB 253 00:41:45 HB 265 00:44:55 HB 280 00:47:10 HB 290 00:49:13 Enrollment 00:51:49 HB 355 00:52:25 HB 398 00:54:42 HB 622 00:57:07 HB 424 00:58:24 HB 456 01:01:43 HB 459 01:02:51 HB 470 01:04:54 HB 555 01:10:20 HB 562 01:12:35 HB 576 01:16:37 HB 648 01:18:59 SB 68 01:21:53 SB 226 01:27:40 SB 90 01:30:36 SB 137 01:34:08 SB 136 01:37:08 SB 198 01:41:55 Recess 01:46:14 Reconvene 02:47:31 Orders of the Day 02:48:28 HB 10 02:48:53 HB 67 02:50:01 HB 257 02:51:05 Senate Message 05:52:18 Enrollment 02:53:15 SB 183 02:57:00 SJR 23 03:00:24 SB 251 03:06:24 Announcement 03:24:34 Enrollment 03:25:28 Recess 03:26:50 Reconvene 07:04:07 Enrollment 07:04:12 Senate Message 07:06:54 Appointment of Conference Committees 07:09:38 Orders of the Day 07:10:03 SB 100 07:11:06 Appointment of Conference Committee 07:12:18 HB 778 07:12:37 HB 6 07:15:14 HB 142 07:18:48 HB 144 07:21:27 HB 236 07:24:13 HB 305 07:26:45 HB 651 07:29:16 HB 521 07:31:44 HB 692 07:36:04 HB 491 07:38:33 HB 689 07:40:50 HB 767 07:43:24 HB 627 07:46:33 HB 869 07:49:00 HB 566 07:50:21 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 07:54:31 Introductions 08:07:19 ConC & Rules Report 08:12:28 Floor Amendments 08:13:10 Adjournment 08:16:56, 958, all
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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Transportation Mar 12th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator West? Chair now lays out Senate Bill 35 and recognizes Senator Nichols.
  • Senator Perry moves that Senate Bill 296 be reported to the Senate.
  • Senator Perry moves Senate Bill 305 be read.
  • Senate concurrent resolution 25 by Alvarado.
  • Senator West moves that the concurrent resolution committee substitute be recommended local on the destined
Bills: SB35, SB284, SB296, SB305, SB857, SB995, SB1121, SB1555, SB1902, SCR25, SB 35
Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
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KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Health Services (7-30-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Senator Adams. >> Senator Berg. >> Present. >> Senator Carol. >> Here. >> Senator Douglas. >> Present
  • . >> Senator Haron. >> Here. >> Senator Mills. >> Senator Neimus. >> Present. >> Senator Rawlings. >>
  • >> Senator Sorry, Senator Mills. >> Senator Sorry, Senator Mills.
  • Senator Haron, yes. Senator Mills, Senator Neimus, no.
  • Senator Richardson, Senator Richardson, Senator<02:23:44.960> Tishner, Senator Tishner, Senator
Keywords: 00:00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 00:02:17 - Approval of June 18, 2025 Minutes 00:02:33 - Introductions and Discussion on Priorities 00:07:27 - Health Data Discussion-KY Health Information Exchange (KHIE) 00:34:02 - Health Data Discussion-Public Health Data 01:19:24 - Health Data Discussion-Other Health Data Platforms 01:42:40 - Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations (Except 201 KAR 005:010) 01:44:48 - Discussion of Optometry Regulation 201 KAR 005:010 02:25:29 - Hearing on Unified Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Application for FFY 2026 - 2027 Funds 02:33:40 - Administrative Regulation 201 KAR 005:010 Vote Clarification 02:34:03 - Adjournment, 958, all
Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Health Services met to approve the June 18 minutes and hear introductory remarks from new Cabinet Secretary for Health and Family Services Dr. Steven Stack and new Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. John Langfeld. Both described their backgrounds and emphasized a shared focus on using health data to improve quality, coordination, and outcomes across Kentucky. They highlighted the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHI) as a central tool for connecting hospitals, labs, providers, public health systems, Medicaid, and other state and federal data sources, and said the system supports notifications, immunization records, surveillance, and care coordination. They also outlined priorities such as continued investment in KHI, stronger interoperability, privacy protections, and expanded analytic capacity to turn data into action. Committee members then asked about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and informed consent, particularly for pregnant women and children. Dr. Stack said informed consent should come through a licensed health care provider, that Kentucky did not mandate the COVID vaccine, and that the evidence still supports vaccination for high-risk groups, including pregnant women, citing professional medical guidance. A follow-up exchange focused on concerns about past vaccine policies and the need for patients to receive full information before making decisions. Senator Heron asked how KIPRC/KIPR could be used to address firearm injuries. Dr. Langfeld said the key opportunity is to make data more real-time and usable for day-to-day response, while Dr. Stack said the department would continue its long-standing partnership with KIPRC and noted his view that gun violence is a public health emergency. He added, however, that because firearms are a deeply divided issue, the Department for Public Health’s current role is mainly to make data available for authorized research rather than to take a broader policy role. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Education (3-5-24) - Reupload

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Local Government (3-1-23)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Health & Family Services (3-24-22)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Local Government (3-16-22)

OK
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

Transcript Highlights:
  • Conference committee report to Senate Bill 893 by Caldwell, Chad of the House, and Howard of the Senate
  • Senate Bill 893 or the Senate amendments to Senate.
  • Fourth Reading of the bill, Senate Bill 893 by Caldwell Chad of the House and Howard of the Senate, an
  • Members who sttens, we're still waiting for Senate Bill 2 to Arrive from the honorable Senate.
  • As you know, this is a Senate bill and was controlled by the Senate until the very last minute.
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
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
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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

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Concurrent Resolution 1030 by West Josh of the House and Daniels of the Senate, a resolution relating
  • I move that the attendance roll call of the senate be considered the roll call of the senate in joint
  • Well said, Senator.
  • The 2026 Outstanding Senator of the Year is Terri Hicks.
  • Senate amendments to House Bill 1370 by Boles of the House and Green of the Senate, and actct related
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
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
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-2 May 14th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Conference Committee report to Senate Bill 893 by a conference committee report to Senate Bill 893 by
  • a conference committee report to Senate Bill 893 by a Conference Committee report to Senate Bill 893
  • Members, Senate Bill 893, or the Senate amendments to Senate Bill 893, would prohibit a foreign principal
  • As you know, this is a Senate bill and was controlled by the Senate until the very last minute.
  • The first announcement: the Senate has adjourned sine die. The Senate has adjourned sine die.
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
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.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions.
  • Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions
  • bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions, Senate
  • bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions, bills
  • in the Senate.
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
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.
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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

Transcript Highlights:
  • The previous state journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, reassignment
  • of bills and resolutions, reports and joint committee reports, ratings, and placing motions will be
  • We pray for your strength as we wait upon the Senate and in your holy son's name, we pray.
Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589
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