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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 21st, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- I’m an entrepreneur in the hotel space, and my work revolves around complex negotiations, budget analysis
- I'm an entrepreneur in the hotel space, and my work revolves around complex negotiations, budget analysis
- Businesses consistently cite access to skilled talent as a top factor in expansion and relocation decisions
- And we attracted the best talent from around... ...the country.
- focused on the high-tech economy and attracting the best STEM students and faculty in Florida and nationwide
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency May 7th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members.
- Employees would go to that website and could... look and see what it would cost.
- It's a government and non-profits that fall in the self-funded world.
- And we'll have.
- Chairman and committee.
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
Keywords:
HCR 141, House Concurrent Resolution, NASA, Houston, Space City, Johnson Space Center, Mission Control, Apollo 11, moon landing, aerospace, commercial space, space exploration, Texas Space Commission, space policy, federal resolution, memorial resolution, Congress, Washington D.C., headquarters relocation, space industry
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee 2nd Revision: Agenda Revised: 10:30 a.m. Ethics Commission
A&B General Government Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have the revolving funds, and those are listed at the bottom of the page.
- And we are returning to utilize funds from that UND200, the ethics revolving fund, which is where fees
- What happens is we have our appropriations and then we have our fees and our revolving fund.
- and our payroll from our revolving fund.
- And in revolving funds because we spent that in that area.
Committee:
House A&B General Government Subcommittee
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the adult would have to take that patently offensive material and show it to a minor and exhibit
- And so.
- Some people have very different views and they can go through and do AI searches and look for body parts
- I have testified before Oklahoma, Indiana. and Texas state legislators, Uganda parliament, and more recently
- And I would.
Bills:
HB14 , HB 106 , HB146 , HB267 , HB274 , HB 1127 , HB1359 , HB1393 , HB1584 , HB1640 , HB1710 , HB2152 , HCR101 , HJR8 , HR51
Committee:
House State Affairs
Keywords:
nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 16, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And Derek Mizuno, he is the administrator for the Employee Union Trust Fund, and this is the fund that
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- ><c> our</c><02:24:00.160><c> bonding</c> own funds and we also have our bonding own funds and we also
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 24 Mar 12th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- revolving loan fund or the credit enhancement program.
- A revolving loan fund for charter schools and credit enhancement programs for charter schools have been
- So what this bill is doing is establishing two funds, and so those funds don't exist.
- And the revolving loan fund, that money would be... So Arkansas...
- And so without the fund, none of that happens.
Bills:
HB2997 , HB2021 , HB3041 , HB1823 , HB3372 , HB1427 , HB3127 , HB3128 , HCR1020 , HB4198 , HB3000 , HB3001 , HB3002 , HB3003 , HB3004 , HB3005 , HB3006 , HB3007 , HB3008 , SB392 , HB3320
Summary:
The House convened, completed the roll call, heard an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including guests in the galleries and a special recognition of a doctor of the day and a state volleyball championship team. The chamber then took up a series of bills, with most receiving brief explanations and little or no debate. House Bill 2997, dealing with used-car bait-and-switch enforcement and higher fines, failed on final passage 47-39, and notice was given of a possible motion to reconsider. House Bill 2021, creating a DHS grant program for out-of-school programming through larger community-based organizations, passed 51-29 after questions about eligibility and partnerships. House Bill 3041, adjusting the cap on credit-card surcharges so retailers can recover actual processing costs up to 2%, passed 86-1 and its emergency was adopted.
The House also passed House Bill 1823 on Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency compliance with federal HOME grant guidelines, 83-5, with the emergency adopted. House Bill 3372, creating lower-cost financing tools for high-performing charter schools, drew extensive questioning about taxpayer funding, ownership, default risk, and comparisons to public-school bonds, but ultimately passed 53-36. House Bill 1427, as amended by the Senate, was adopted and passed 57-20, codifying current clean-burning vehicle tax-credit practices tied to the bank privilege tax. House Bill 3127, which would have broadened employer drug-testing and zero-tolerance authority beyond current safety-sensitive positions for medical marijuana users, drew the most extended debate over worker protections, constitutionality, and testing standards, but failed narrowly 47-46; notice of reconsideration was given.
Later measures passed with broad support, including House Bill 3128 creating a task force to identify workplace barriers and recommend administrative or legislative fixes, 73-21; House Bill 4198 allowing employers to seek protective orders against former employees who pose an imminent threat, 88-12; and a series of sunset-extension bills for professional and advisory boards. Those included House Bills 3000 through 3007, covering the cosmetology board, child death review board, county personnel training commission, chiropractic examiners, optometry board, Oklahoma Climatological Survey, Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, and DEQ natural resource advisory councils, with most also receiving emergency clauses. House Concurrent Resolution 1020, commending Team USA Olympic hockey teams for gold medals, was adopted by unanimous consent.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr-Sub-Natural Resources REVISED Afternoon Jan 7th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the Oklahoma Hydronet, this is something that we are working with Oklahoma State University
- We're a member of the funding agency coordinating team here in Oklahoma, which is state, federal, and
- have a hearing and come to Oklahoma City.
- And that they go through Dallas, Texas, and form an LLC and come into Oklahoma with one person's name
- And I just want to thank you for your service to Oklahoma.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the hard work and talent of the students, the exceptional leadership of their coach, and the strong
- Oklahoma... ...from the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, doing some cleanup for their Oklahoma
- House Bill 3882 simply creates a revolving fund for transparency and efficiency when monies are appropriated
- And, of course, they know this, that they should... ...fund into account, but it is reminding them, and
- Where the last bill dealt with pension funds and how they should monitor their proxy advisors and those
Bills:
HB2894 , HB3418 , HB3415 , HB3413 , HB3414 , HB3416 , HB3417 , HB3419 , HB3420 , HB1739 , HB1752 , HB1979 , HB2941 , HB2992 , HB3075 , HB3086 , HB3177 , HB3269 , HB3278 , HB3279 , HB3497 , HB3644 , HB4432 , HB3720 , HB3849 , HB3882 , HB3919 , HB3941 , HB4118 , HB4141 , HB4268 , HB4342 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB4434
Summary:
The Senate began with ceremonial recognitions for several student groups and community visitors, including Carl Albert High School’s boys and girls swim teams, the Lady Titans basketball team, and the Choctaw High School speech and debate team. Senators and coaches highlighted the teams’ state championships, academic achievements, and perseverance, and the chamber also welcomed visiting groups from Aline, Owasso, and Tulsa County. After the presentations, the Senate returned to general order and took up a series of House bills.
Among the measures considered, House Bill 3720 expanded the Local Food Freedom Act by raising the gross annual sales threshold for local food establishments from under $75,000 to $250,000; it passed 39-4. House Bill 3849 updated the Oklahoma mentoring children of incarcerated parents program and passed 42-1. House Bill 3882 created a revolving fund for industrial and lake access improvement projects and passed 33-9, then also passed the emergency clause 39-4. House Bill 3919 reduced county free fair association boards from nine members to five to address quorum problems and passed 45-0. House Bill 3941 codified a pay raise for a court secretary and passed 45-0, including its emergency clause. House Bill 4118 updated the family caregiver tax credit and passed 44-1. House Bill 4141 removed the sunset on the statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator position and passed 45-0.
The chamber also debated several policy bills more extensively. House Bill 4268 created a growth-based teacher compensation program using Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Funds and restored a $5,000 stipend for national board-certified teachers; it passed 45-0 and its emergency clause also passed 45-0. House Bill 4342 allowed prior instances of domestic violence or abuse to be admitted as propensity evidence in court, with supporters saying it would help interrupt the cycle of abuse and opponents raising due process concerns; it passed after debate. House Bill 4428 required public pension plans to base proxy voting decisions solely on financial considerations, and House Bill 4429 required proxy advisors to disclose when recommendations were not based on financial analysis; both passed after debate, 35-8 and 37-7 respectively. Two Rule 7-9 motions to pull House Bills 4422 and 4423 from committee and place them on general order failed by recorded vote. The Senate then announced Denim Day for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, noted a few final reminders, and adjourned until April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This amount is self-funded by the judiciary and has a subject-to-available-funding clause.
- It'll be out of local funding, and I can answer any questions.
- Out of local funding, and I can answer any questions.
- Chair and members. We are a well-funded fund and we are not a state fund.
- Could you talk a little bit about the health of your fund and how it differs from other state funds?
Bills:
SB25 , SB250 , HB22 , HB27 , HB33 , HB47 , HB233 , HB290 , HB308 , HB324 , HB382 , HB533 , HB559 , HB575 , HB980 , HB1157 , HB1207 , HB1236 , HCR45
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
registrar of voters, parish registrar, chief deputy registrar, confidential assistant, election administration, elections, salary schedule, compensation, merit evaluation, population-based pay, census-based pay, Department of State, Secretary of State, State Board of Election Supervisors, redistricting, senate districts, Senate District 33, Senate District 34, Senate District 35, precincts
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 13th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- I also have an urgent care in Manford, Oklahoma, and just opened my third practice in Cleveland, Oklahoma
- do we get more large animal vets into rural Oklahoma and his nomination of this.
- And so we have the right now to: Go ahead and hunt bear legally in the state of Oklahoma.
- And so, how many black bears do we currently have in our estimations here in Oklahoma?
- gave where money had been put into the same account as state funds, and when they swept excess funds
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife
Keywords:
veterinary medicine, definitions, animal husbandry, board of veterinary examiners, telemedicine, veterinarian-client relationship, animal welfare, commercial pet breeders, licensing, advertising, animal cruelty, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, wildlife conservation, hunting regulations, mountain lions, black bears
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- time today and for your consideration of my nomination to serve as Commissioner of the Oklahoma Tax
- It's a promise I make to you and to the taxpayers of Oklahoma.
- are working here in Oklahoma, and it's not for the remote workers.
- that are outside of aerospace, having an unfair competitive advantage, attracting talent.
- I believe the best way to make companies want to hire people in Oklahoma and bring employees to Oklahoma
Bills:
SB1280 , SB1392 , SB1393 , SB1395 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1832 , SB1839 , SB1989 , SB2001 , SB2143
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Summary:
The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee took up a mix of tax policy, incentive, and administrative measures, beginning with an annual motion authorizing the chair to request OSBI background checks for any Horse Racing Commission nominees. The committee then passed Senate Bill 1839, as amended, to create a de minimis ad valorem tax exception for personal property valued at $5,000 or less per account. The committee also confirmed Daniel LaFortune to the Oklahoma Tax Commission by a 12-0 vote, with LaFortune emphasizing his IRS background and commitment to customer service and fairness.
Several other bills were approved, including Senate Bill 1280 to align the plugging fund sunset date in the tax code with another statute; Senate Bill 1832 to reauthorize income tax refund checkoffs for veterans programs; Senate Bill 2001 to freeze property taxes for three years for homeowners displaced by a turnpike or eminent domain, though members raised concerns about downsizing and future valuation; and Senate Bill 1405 to renew the wildlife diversity checkoff, with testimony clarifying it would fund non-game species rather than predator reintroduction. Senate Bill 1989 also passed, expanding the Oklahoma College Savings Plan to accept digital payment platforms such as Venmo and PayPal, with members discussing how deposits would be tracked.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 2143, which would allow counties to use aerial or satellite imagery and fixed-wing aircraft for property assessment while excluding drones; supporters cited efficiency, safety, and accuracy, while opponents raised privacy, foreign-company, and taxpayer-frustration concerns. The bill passed 7-4. Senate Bill 1393, a housing redevelopment tax credit for vacant and abandoned properties, passed 8-3 after discussion about affordable housing requirements and project ranking. The committee also approved three Incentive Evaluation Commission recommendations: Senate Bill 1392 to increase the aerospace engineer employee tax credit, Senate Bill 1395 to limit carryforward of the new jobs tax credit to seven years, and Senate Bill 1400 to consolidate aircraft-related sales tax exemptions. The meeting adjourned after the chairman noted more bills would be heard at a later meeting.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 31st, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- through the committee first, and then I'll do the ambulance assessment bill and the general fund bill
- and the general fund bill and the supplemental appropriation at the end of today's agenda as we move
- </c><00:19:18.720><c> 10</c> general fund and the ETF pays 10 general fund and the ETF pays 10 million
- Industrial Development Authority, and then finally $387,500,000 from the Public Road and Bridge Fund
- Authority, and then finally $387,500,000 from the Public Road and Bridge Fund to ALDOT, and related to
Bills:
SB146 , SB143 , SB144 , SB145 , HB224 , SB152 , SB153 , SB154 , SB162 , SB226 , SB146 , SB143 , SB144 , SB145 , HB224 , SB152 , SB153 , SB154 , SB162 , SB226
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
supplemental appropriation, FY2025 budget, general fund, Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy, Unified Judicial System, court automation, advanced technology and data exchange, judiciary funding, transportation debt service, highway bonds, bridge bonds, Alabama Department of Transportation, ALDOT, public highways, federal matching funds, state appropriations, bond principal and interest, special funds, budget amendment, SB143
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- of Justice is directly backing and funding this compact because we have so many who could be filling
- And yeah, when they most need my support, they're relocating.
- ensures that Massachusetts remains responsive and competitive in retaining and attracting high-quality
- many talented alternative and complementary practitioners who would benefit from the passage of the Safe
- Granting licensure will repatriate this talent pool and alleviate growing anesthesia staffing shortages
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health held a hearing to take testimony on a wide range of bills involving professional licensure, clinical practice, and public health-related workforce issues. The chair explained that no votes would be taken at the hearing and that the purpose was to gather public input. Early testimony focused on Marnie’s Law, with supporters describing the bill as a no-cost, preventive measure to require nursing education on inflammatory breast cancer after a family tragedy and arguing it could reduce misdiagnosis and save lives.
A major portion of the hearing centered on bills affecting clinical decision-making and licensure compacts. Supporters of the physician ownership/clinical autonomy bills argued they would protect independent practices from corporate interference after the Steward collapse, while supporters of EMS, dental, psychology, physical therapy, and physician assistant compacts said the measures would improve workforce mobility, reduce delays, and expand access to care, especially for rural patients, military families, and telehealth users. Several witnesses emphasized that the compacts would not reduce standards and would strengthen public protection through shared disciplinary databases and streamlined credentialing.
There was also testimony on bills to ensure safe medication administration and to protect the independence of complementary and alternative health care practitioners. Nursing representatives urged that only licensed professionals administer medications in hospitals, hospices, and home care settings, warning that delegation to unlicensed staff could endanger patients and nurses’ licenses. A complementary and alternative care witness supported consumer access with mandatory disclosures and limits on reserved medical acts. On the dental compact, witnesses were split: some supported portability and workforce flexibility, while others warned the compact lacked a hands-on skills exam and could weaken Massachusetts’ regulatory authority and patient safety. The hearing concluded with continued testimony on the psychology compact, physical therapy compact, and physician assistant bills, with most speakers favoring expanded interstate practice and reduced administrative barriers.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Government Modernization and Technology Apr 6th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Government Modernization and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, oh, and lastly, I I will say it also has requirements that these systems cannot have sexual
- I will move to adoption and yield for any questions. Are there any questions on the bill?
- Right, seeing a do pass and second. Do you have any further questions?
- Representative Maynard, with seven 'ayes' and zero 'nays', I declare your bill to have passed.
- Thank you all for being here, and we are adjourned.
Bills:
SB1521
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI, companion AI, AI companion, virtual companion, chatbot regulation, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, content moderation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, crisis intervention, mental health claims, romantic AI, emotional dependence, app store
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Feb 18th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Number five for out-of-state relocation and in-state expansion.
- Number five for out-of-state relocation and end-state expansion.
- I'm just thinking if we build a program and then dismantle the funding, part of the funding for that
- in those buildings, repurpose them to housing, attract families and businesses to our community, and
- And so the only other thing it's been brought to my attention is the Rural Development Fund, and I know
Summary:
The Commerce Committee met in executive session and unanimously voted do pass on House Bill 1707, House Bill 2927, and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2057. The committee then moved into public hearing on House Bill 1664, which would extend the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims from age 26 to age 41. Representative Brian Sites presented the bill as a needed step for survivors, and multiple witnesses and organizations testified in support, including survivors and advocacy, tort reform, chamber, and insurance groups. No opposition was heard, and the hearing concluded without a vote.
The committee also heard House Bill 1845, a startup and angel investor tax credit proposal sponsored by Representative Gallick. The bill would create incentives for Missouri-based startups under $5 million in revenue, with higher credits for rural investment, annual caps, oversight by the Missouri Technology Corporation, and a sunset in 2033. Members questioned what taxes the credit would apply to, how it would work if Missouri changes its income tax structure, and what safeguards would prevent businesses from leaving after receiving credits. Business and economic development groups testified in support, saying the bill would help fill an early-stage capital gap and keep investment in Missouri.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3231, a broad economic development and “Missouri Innovation Zone” proposal sponsored by Representative Brad Christ. The bill would let cities opt in to create innovation zones with local permitting and governance changes, tax incentives, office-to-residential conversion tools, and reinvestment of net new revenues into public safety, infrastructure, and a rural development fund. Members and witnesses discussed local control, prevailing wage, revenue diversion, and implementation concerns, especially from the City of St. Louis and labor groups, while chambers, developers, municipal groups, and historic revitalization advocates generally supported the concept. The hearing ended with no opposition testimony and no committee vote on the bill.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And uh that fund is not adequately funded and it is very important that it be adequately funded or the
- is not adequately funded and it is fund is not adequately funded and it is very<00:04:06.239><c> important
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- to each city. and other funding sources through this and other funding sources through this program<
- Um, and that funding is expected funds.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee - Afternoon Session Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
A&B Judiciary Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- We otherwise are resorting back to our revolving funds.
- They are funded through their capital habeas program. And they do.
- The agency's vision, mission, and core values are: the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board envisions a parole
- Under your vision statement, it says the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board envisions a parole and pardon
- And if an inmate that was convicted in Oklahoma and was from Oklahoma, but they're in...
Committee:
House A&B Judiciary Subcommittee
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee Feb 25th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
A&B Finance Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- It's bringing people in and then we also need to network so we can attract, you know, major promotions
- myself, you know, I'll be there, and Heather and the The promoter will pay for a doctor and an ambulance
- And I talked to him about coming to Oklahoma.
- So, if we continue to go like we are, we will just run out of our revolving fund money really quickly
- And it will also help us go ahead and hire another employee and start looking for a licensing system.
Committee:
House A&B Finance Subcommittee
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- and blame.
- This program is going to cost the workers' comp program because it's coming out of the 60 and 8 fund.
- And then on deck we'll have Antonio Cruz from UA Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 32, and Ms.
- It also helps make Washington a more attractive place to recruit and retain top technical talent in a
- with, and so, and then layer on top of that overtime exemption and wage-and-hour laws in this state
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
plumbing contractor, plumber, license suspension, credential suspension, administrative penalty, infractions, repeat violator, consumer protection, residential plumbing, construction licensing, Washington Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, plumbing certificate fund, code enforcement, professional licensing, trade regulation, security, regulation, employment standards, security guards
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And then we also need to network so we can attract major promotions like UFC and Top Rank and larger
- And they have expressed their excitement about coming to Oklahoma. They would really like to.
- And there were a lot of things that didn't get done previously because of lack of funds that really need
- So, I mean, if we continue to go like we are, we just will run out of our revolving fund money really
- and they box for three minutes, and then it just goes back and forth.”
Summary:
The committee heard a budget presentation from the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, which regulates professional boxing, MMA, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and newer combat sports such as slap fighting and bare-knuckle fighting. The director apologized for missing an earlier appearance and explained that the agency now operates as its own standalone agency rather than under the Health Department. She described the commission’s safety role, including licensing participants, requiring blood testing, and sending inspectors to events, while promoters pay for doctors, ambulances, referees, judges, and other event personnel.
The commission said its main accomplishments included securing its own agency number, updating outdated statutory language, adding authority to regulate slap fighting and bare-knuckle events, and moving to credit-card payments. Major challenges discussed were staffing and modernization: the agency has only two full-time employees, 36 temporary inspectors, and still relies on Excel as its database. The director said the commission needs a new licensing system, training for officials, and more outreach to attract larger promotions. She noted that in fiscal year 2025 the commission licensed 1,287 participants, oversaw about 40 combat events plus weekly wrestling events, and reported combined event sales of more than $3.1 million.
Members asked about event operations, referee certification, charitable-event fees, and how the commission could grow combat sports in Oklahoma. The director said the agency is seeking a recurring $500,000 annual appropriation, plus a $300,000 supplemental, to cover new standalone-agency costs, hire an additional employee, and begin purchasing licensing software. She explained that the supplemental would help fund immediate expenses and allow the agency to hire a current temp worker. The chair encouraged the agency to coordinate earlier with committee leadership next session and closed the meeting after a brief discussion of “chess boxing.”