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• files in my committee that are I'm sure trying to solve a lot of issues and I haven't been able to read
• Please, clerk, will read. Mr.
• Please read. Mr.

Bills: SB1189, SB1295, SB1297, SB1330, SB1333, SB1338, SB1341, SB1344, SB1355, SB1377, SB1378, SB1546, SB1859, SB1946, SB1990, SB1998

Keywords: school security, funding, public schools, security enhancements, resource officers, domestic violence, fatality review, revolving fund, database, public safety, Oklahoma, census accuracy, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, federal census, grassroots outreach, marketing campaign, water infrastructure, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, grants, environmental compliance

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• This burden I was carrying on my shoulders was finally lifted.” that number could be as low as 30 to$
• carrying on my this burden I was carrying on my shoulders<00:13:38.959> was<00:13:39.120> finally
• next<00:39:12.720> we<00:39:12.839> have<00:39:13.160> our<00:39:13.440> final
• Final thoughts? Vice Chair Fredericks, it's a good bill, and I'd appreciate the committee support.

Bills: HF2148, HF2693, HF2542, HF1141, HF1770, HF1489, HF1709, HF244, HF1266, HF807, HF2619, HF1340

Keywords: affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing

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• Can you read that word that starts with a P? Yes, sir. OK, can you read it? It says person.
• Someone has an opportunity to read the Bible.
• OK, so you mentioned, um, say, reading a Bible passage.
• I've read several cases. That's not one of them. So, OK.
• That's very clear and specific when you read it.

Bills: SB 6, SB 11, SB 33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• Can you read? It says "person." Thank you. For being here.
• Someone has an opportunity to read the Bible.
• So you mentioned reading a Bible passage. Sure. Could you read a passage from the Koran? You could.
• I've read several cases; that's not one of them.
• Clear and specific when you read it.

Bills: SB6, SB11, SB33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• Finally, it requires the PUC to re-evaluate the 4CP and directs the PUC to adopt rule changes regarding
• Finally, we agree with efforts to re-evaluate the current transmission cost allocation methodology that's
• I mean I want to make sure I understand it because that the final part of your testimony when you talked
• I haven't read it, but I thought that we were on the committee. Sam? Yeah. Oh.
• Finally, on the co-location issue, I did want to clarify some of the discussions. ...that have been a

Bills: SB6, SB11, SB33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• Did did Was there any research that showed it was helping to increase reading scores?
• I've read it. But it's been a few days since I looked at that again.
• You want to read it? OK. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Would the clerk read? Mr.
• And with that, that's the final meeting. We're done and we're adjourned.

Bills: HB2650, HB3277, HB3386, HB3419, HB3430, HB3742, HB3791, HB3835, HB3905, HB3968, HB4119, HB4153, HB4408

Keywords: probate, estate administration, summary administration, decedent, inheritance, vehicle inspection, title registration, salvage vehicles, ownership, Oklahoma Statutes, evictions, forcible entry, mediation, residency proof, children, housing law, corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law

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• Just finally got the language to where we wanted it.
• And when you think about reading as the foundation, but where is the economy going?
• And we need to learn how to read.
• It's to work alongside them to help build up their cadre of reading. Specialists.
• Yes, thank you, just just because It is the latent nature of reading.

Bills: SB1726, SB1236, SB1633, SB1413, SB1317, SB1360, SB1342, SB1477, SB1189, SB1546, SB1524, SB1338, SB1193, SB1812, SB1617

Keywords: higher education, graduate instructors, training program, academic integrity, First Amendment rights, administrative reporting, education, consolidation, board, public schools, resident tuition, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, state scholarships, financial aid, immigration status, undocumented students, noncitizen students, lawfully present, postsecondary education benefits, college tuition

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• Clerk, will you read Amendment Number 2?
• Cleared the bill in Advance members to a bill 1239 is now before you on third reading and final passage
• Senate Bill 1309 is for you on third reading and final passage. Will there be debate?
• If you would please read, clerk will read Whereas the Sandsprings Charles Page Sandites concluded the
• Members, Senate Bill 2132 is up for third reading and final passage. Will there be debate?

Bills: HCR1006, SB1226, SB1239, SB1309, SB2132, SB1189, SB1344, SB1295, SB1355, SB1998, SB1330, SB1297, SB1338, SB1546, SB1378, SB1859, SB1333, SB1341, SB1377, SB1990

Keywords: campaign finance, election spending, political spending, money in politics, constitutional amendment, Citizens United, free speech, ballot measures, elections, corruption, dark money, outside spending, foreign influence, special interests, corporations, unions, federalism, self-government, political equality, term limits

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• I would just like to read some of this on behalf of the...
• we approach the end of this legislative session, I urge you all to consider it a first step, not a final
• We don't tell kids they just aren't reading people, and we should not say the same about math either.

Bills: HB123, HB5606, HB549, HB2757, HB4359, HB5381, HB1939, HB123

Keywords: HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention, math intervention, teacher academy, literacy academy, mathematics academy, interventionist academy, K-3 assessments, school readiness, prekindergarten, tutoring grant, parent-directed tutoring

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• But I didn't think that I had read that.
• Let's call the roll for a final passage. Senator Butler? Aye. Senator Chestine? Aye.

Bills: SB92, HB9, HB9

Keywords: K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, three-cueing system, reading instruction, structured literacy, scientific strategies, elder abuse, elder exploitation, financial exploitation, elderly person, senior abuse, probate, inheritance forfeiture, slayer statute, intestate succession, will contest, joint tenancy

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• But I'll go to you, Representative, for any final word on the bill. >> Thank you so much, Mr.
• <00:18:36.080> word go to you represent for any final word go to you represent for any final
• They then addressed Representative Feist, saying they wanted to go before the testifier for any final
• comments, then you can have the final word.”
• before the author had the final word.

Bills: HF2740, HF2901, HF4443, HF3943

Keywords: affordable housing, housing finance, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, low-income housing tax credit, LIHTC, Section 42, compliance period, housing stability, rental housing, affordable rental housing, homelessness, housing insecurity, housing supply, preservation, recapitalization, distressed properties, regulatory relief, local affordable housing aid, Interagency Council to End Homelessness

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• If a person is reading a book, they're reading a book.
• or not read.
• And finally, Article 4.
• And finally, Article 4.
• And finally, Article 4.

Bills: HF3698, HF3067, HF3730

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• Senator Goodwin, my final question is that I have a motorcycle license tag, and I know that was enacted
• Senator Goodwin you're recognized you so this is the bill where if you're not reading in a proficient
• in2021 the state department waived this due to COId as we were rewriting the state standards for reading
• day per fine fee senator weaver recognized for a follow up just have one more thank youce chair my final
• And that's shown in the statistics that I read earlier.

Bills: SB1220, SB1221, SB1239, SB1309, SB1349, SB1434, SB1516, SB1531, SB1538, SB1861

Keywords: memorial designation, interchange, Terry Walker, transportation, Oklahoma, driver license, tracking system, expedited delivery, Service Oklahoma, REAL ID, public safety, apportionment, state revenue, funding, vehicle registration, infrastructure, state roads, bridges, economic development, highway construction

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• I'm going to read, which I think solves some of that, as nothing in the improvement plan interferes with
• I would argue that even without that amendment, as I read it, it was permissive in that any city council
• They can in the second grade, and if they pass the third-grade reading test in the second grade.
• They'll still need to take the third-grade reading test because that's federal law.
• Yes, now something could happen tonight, tomorrow, Thursday, but yes, the intent is this is the final

Bills: SB1530, SB1579, SB1778, SB1847, SB1990, SB1992, SB2060

Keywords: research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria

Bills: HB256, HB272, HB350, HB363, HB386, HB434, HB445, HB690

Keywords: mandatory reporting, school employees, child protection, training requirements, Department of Children and Family Services, education, reading program, student eligibility, literacy, school performance, R.E.A.D. program, book distribution, École Pointe-au-Chien, French immersion, public school, Terrebonne Parish, grade levels, independent school, virtual school, extracurricular activities

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• As this committee has likely read, our primary concerns involve the potential for running afoul of various
• As this committee has likely read, our primary concerns involve the potential for running afoul of various

Bills: HB1877, HB2006, HB2167, HB2224, HB1626, HB1690, HB2012

Keywords: LGBTQ+ rights, commission membership, representation, youth involvement, Hawaii legislation, child well-being, financial support, expectant mothers, Hawaii Rx kids program, economic stability, youth homelessness, financial assistance, housing instability, emergency services, transitioning youth, Medicaid, pharmaceutical benefits, human services, healthcare access, public funds

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1877, which would expand the membership of the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and add a youth seat. The commission’s vice chair supported the bill, saying the commission started with eight members, has growing interest, and would benefit from an odd-numbered board and youth representation. Members asked about quorum, and the commission said it has generally met monthly with only one quorum issue in the past 18–19 months and would work with legislative leaders to have appointments ready if the bill passes. Written testimony included support from Kokopac and one individual in opposition. The committee then took up HB 2006, which would create a cash assistance program for pregnant women and mothers of babies. The Department of Human Services explained current TANF rules, including eligibility requirements, child support cooperation, and work-program participation, and said the state has recently raised benefit levels to the maximum allowed, with a family of three or four receiving a little over $900 per month. Supporters from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others argued the bill could reduce child poverty and improve maternal and child health, citing evidence from Michigan’s Rx Kids program and the temporary federal child tax credit expansion. A mother and Oahu Youth Action Board member testified from personal experience about the need for direct support during pregnancy. The committee also noted support from several organizations and about 26 individuals. The committee next heard HB 2167, which would direct the Office of Youth Services to run a pilot program providing financial assistance to homeless youth. The Office of the Public Defender, youth advocates, and several organizations supported the measure, saying even small amounts of help can prevent homelessness and help youth transition safely to adulthood. The Office of Youth Services said it supports the intent of the bill but requested clarification, and committee members discussed whether the program should be run directly or through contracted community agencies, how to set performance metrics, and how to structure the RFP and contract process. The chair indicated the committee wanted to work with the vice chair and OYS offline to refine the bill before moving forward. The committee then began discussion of HB 2224, relating to Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, with testimony generally supporting giving DHS flexibility to negotiate with PBMs.

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• This is contingent upon the finalization of the Choose Act numbers.
• We've added $27 million to fully fund the numeracy act. numeracy act, and $9 million to fund the reading
• Some of the smaller lines I'm not reading, but you can see what they are.

Bills: SB113, SB114, SB305, SB111, HB600, SB112, SB150, SB109, SB122

Keywords: education funding, appropriations, local education boards, school safety, workforce development, Alabama, technology, higher education, career technology centers, public institutions, grants, local education agencies, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students

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• You're recognized for your final final final bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What can I say?
• The more you recognize, you misspeaker, and thank you for this final final final bill.
• Caldwell now moves final passage of the bill. Will there be debate?
• Members, this is Representative Chad Caldwell's final bill. Until next week, Mr. Leader.
• You're recognized for your final announcement. Thank you, Mr.

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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• Citation and with that, I would like to read the citation.
• Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in celebrating the final group of pages for the 60th legislature
• Working to ensure I'll continue to read here while working to ensure no family walks alone.
• I think I've read two different proposals, one which permanently gets rid of The federal income tax,
• Presenting, Boles now moves final passage of the bill. Will it be debated? No debate.

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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• You recognize for your final, final, final bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What can I say?
• Speaker, and thank you for this final, final, final bill.
• Fourth reading of the bill.
• President Caldwell now moves final passage of the bill. Will there be debate?
• Clerk will read.

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.