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• Provide those basic needs for themselves and for their children.
• services and provided data to Kate.
• You know, are they willing to provide that data with us?
• Are they willing to provide that data with us?
• Hi, Jessica Sites, Missouri Network Against Child Abuse.

Committee: House Children and Families

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Several legislative findings are made, recognizing constitutional rights and providing that parents are
• song, her first protector, and when the least of our little ones ask for water, it's our duty to provide
• And in my written testimony, I provide a link to the paper and also a paragraph that helps explain how
• The paper that I wrote provides a full framework for your review.
• Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6087 adds religious organizations to the statute that provides limited

Bills: HB2735 , SB5868 , SJM8006

Committee: House Civil Rights & Judiciary

Keywords: family law, constitutional floor, legal standards, child custody, divorce, SB 5868, superior court, judge, judgeship, judicial vacancy, court administration, Skagit County, Yakima County, RCW 2.08.061, Washington courts, county judges, caseload, docket backlog, judicial workload, elected judge

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• TODAY WE WANT TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE WITH YOU ABOUT OUR EFFORTS AND PROVIDE A GLIMPSE INTO
• THROUGH AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PERSONAL
• PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON WORK-BASED LEARNING AND FFA, THE LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING
• AS OUR VISION STATES FFA PROVIDES THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS WHO WILL HELP CHANGE THE WORLD.
• THE TESTING PROTOCOL PROVIDES SAFETY FOR OUR PRODUCTS AND MAKES SURE THERE ARE NOT SUBSTANCES WITHIN

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And those other details that I provided.
• </c> to make sure we can provide to make sure we can provide recommendations<02:10:42.639><c> and</c>
• </c><03:02:10.640><c> so</c> that sat on that satellite provider so that sat on that satellite provider
• Schaefer mentioned, the services that are provided are also provided by our partners as well.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

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• opportunities to provide returns of funds to taxpayers and to fund other things in life.
• Does this mechanism provide a suitable way To get to that goal by providing a steady stream of passive
• Is it provide sufficient return that it would. That it could potentially do that over time.
• Manufactured homes provide a swifter, more affordable option.
• We appreciate you being here to provide some background information for us. Thank you. All right.

Bills: HB104

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval

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• grade rather than a graduation requirement expands assessment options used for 4th grade promotion provide
• The bill provides greater flexibility for districts and instructional personnel by authorizing districts
• The bill provides districts are going to control over their facilities which removes prescribed 5 year
• school districts to determine makeup days for those lost to the emergencies for school funding, providing
• flexibility in using federal funds for support providing flexibility in using federal funds for support

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• the director and he has a new title, I want to say it right: now the director of Church Ambassador Network
• They provide crisis prevention and intervention services, develop behavior intervention plans, create
• And most importantly, it provides economic justice.
• So this is a good bill for patient and provider protections. Is there any further discussion?
• They don't provide safety. It's a cash cow. It's about money. It's not about security or safety.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a journal approval, and recognitions including the Doctor of the Day and guests. Members also adopted a proclamation honoring National School Social Work Week, with remarks emphasizing the role of school social workers in student mental health, crisis intervention, and family support. The chamber then moved through first readings and multiple Committee of the Whole calendars. On the first calendar, the House considered HB 2123, HB 2140, and HB 2144, all dealing with gold and silver or child support beginning at pregnancy. HB 2123 and HB 2140 were amended and recommended do pass; HB 2144 drew debate over paternity, genetic testing, rape-related pregnancies, and whether support should begin before birth, but it also received a do-pass recommendation as amended. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and engrossed those bills. On a later calendar, the House advanced HB 2492 on urban growth boundaries, HB 2875 with clarifying amendments, HB 2946 on housing affordability and construction costs, and HB 4115 and HCR 2051 on ballot initiative petition rules and disclosure. Supporters said those measures would improve transparency and ensure Arizona initiatives are driven by residents, while opponents argued they would make it harder for citizens to qualify measures and would burden direct democracy. The House also considered HB 2175 on hate-crime law, HB 2270, HB 2416, HB 2495, HB 2557, HB 2697, HB 2940, and HB 4010. HB 2175 prompted a failed attempt to add a Garcia amendment that would have included gender identity and removed political affiliation from the hate-crime statute; the House later adopted the Committee of the Whole report without that amendment. HB 2557 was described as a medical-records bill changing timing from calendar days to business days, and HB 2697 was explained as a Good Samaritan-style measure extending protections for expired opioid antagonists such as Narcan. HB 2940 drew substantial opposition from Democrats and health advocates who said it would cut people off SNAP and Medicaid/Access and could violate pension protections, while the sponsor argued it would reduce ineligible enrollment and save money; it still advanced as amended. HB 4010 also advanced as amended. In the final portion, the House took up HB 2324, HB 2573, HB 2601, HB 2876, and HCR 2004. HCR 2004, on photo enforcement, was amended to allow cities with photo radar to put the issue to local voters; supporters framed it as a compromise and a local-choice measure, while opponents argued photo enforcement saves lives and reduces speeding-related crashes. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, then reconsidered earlier failed bills HB 2055, HB 2150, HB 2426, and HB 2755. The chamber also passed several third-reading bills, including HB 2264 and HB 2373, while HB 2413 failed. The transcript ends amid debate and voting on HB 2862, a sentencing bill involving crimes committed while wearing a mask.

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• I want to say it right: now the director of Church Ambassador Network.
• They provide crisis prevention and intervention services, develop behavior intervention plans, create
• And most importantly, it provides economic justice.
• So this is a good bill for patient and provider protections. Is there any further discussion?
• They don't provide safety. It's a cash cow. It's about money. It's not about security or safety.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Providing these types of tools for law enforcement is crucial.
• We are the nation's oldest and largest comprehensive service provider.
• A daycare provider or a coach. This is not the person we want. A daycare provider or a coach.
• AB 922 does not provide any of those safeguards.
• AB 922 does not provide any of those safeguards.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, beginning with housekeeping items and the adoption of a four-bill consent calendar. Bills on the consent calendar included AB 476 on metal theft, AB 619 on California Conservation Corps training for formerly incarcerated people, AB 1192 on child abuse or neglect reporting, and AB 1239 on human trafficking data. Several bills were pulled by the authors before hearing, and the committee also announced that AB 379 would be heard with a file notice waiver and AB 63 would be for testimony only. The most extensive discussion was on AB 366, which would require ignition interlock devices for anyone convicted of DUI. The author, Senator Archuleta, and a MADD representative gave emotional testimony about family members killed by drunk drivers and argued the bill would save lives. Support came from law enforcement, fire, medical, auto club, and safety groups. Opposition from public defenders and criminal justice advocates focused on loss of judicial discretion, costs for low-income drivers, and concerns about vendor oversight and effectiveness. The committee voted to pass AB 366 as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard AB 1380, which would create a permanent pathway into firefighting careers for formerly incarcerated people who served on Cal Fire hand crews. The author and supporters said the bill would recognize service, improve reentry, and reduce recidivism; a fire labor group withdrew its opposition after amendments were discussed. The measure passed to Appropriations, though it remained on call pending one additional vote. AB 461, which would remove criminal penalties for parents of truant K-8 students and replace them with supportive responses, drew broad support from education and justice advocates but no opposition testimony; it was also passed to Appropriations and left on call pending one more vote. ACR 60, recognizing the Downey Police Department’s special-needs communication program for interactions with people with disabilities or sensory challenges, was adopted unanimously. The committee then heard AB 746 on creating an inmate cooperative program and a green reentry reserve for incarcerated workers. Supporters said it would build job skills, dignity, and reentry success; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed to Appropriations and was left on call pending votes. Finally, AB 379 on human trafficking drew strong support from survivor advocates, law enforcement, and local officials for creating a survivor services fund and targeting buyers, but also strong opposition from survivors and civil liberties groups who warned it would criminalize vulnerable people and revive harmful loitering enforcement. The committee discussion continued with members weighing survivor support, public safety tools, and concerns about the bill’s amendments and scope.

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• Protection or Forever Green Initiative of $1 million, and another project, expanding the weather station network
• the Um and another project uh expanding the weather<00:10:45.519><c> station</c><00:10:45.920><c> network
• c><00:10:46.320><c> of</c><00:10:46.880><c> reduction</c><00:10:47.279><c> of</c> weather station network
• of reduction of weather station network of reduction of $200,000.<00:10:49.120><c> So</c><00:10:49.360

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><01:19:52.320><c> self-funded</c> relative to providing self-funded relative to providing self-funded
• ><c> for</c><01:46:28.560><c> glucose</c> already provide coverage for glucose already provide coverage
• . provider. provider.
• between the provider and the insurance<02:04:24.960><c> companies.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Last Senate Bill 247 prohibiting network &gt;&gt; Last Senate Bill 247 prohibiting network

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up a liquor-related amendment correcting an earlier drafting error that had accidentally removed enhanced penalties for death-related over-service from the statute. Members explained that the language had already been enacted briefly before being deleted by mistake, and the amendment simply restored the prior penalty provisions. The committee voted unanimously in favor. A second liquor amendment followed, concerning VFW and similar veterans’ clubs. The revised language would allow a veteran or member to sign in a limited number of under-21 guests, with testimony emphasizing that this was meant for small events and would mirror existing restaurant rules requiring a parent, legal guardian, or adult spouse. There was extended debate about whether private clubs were sufficiently public, whether towns could tighten liquor rules locally, and whether enforcement would be effective. Liquor enforcement testified that municipalities must approve licenses, only four minors could be signed in at once under a member’s signature, age-restriction signage remains required, and clubs often report violations themselves to protect their licenses. The amendment was ultimately approved unanimously, and the subcommittee then moved into executive session. In executive session, HB 186, relating to cannabis legalization, regulation, and appropriations, was recommended ought to pass on a 10-7 vote, with a minority report noted. HB 241, relating to treatment alternatives to opioids, was then supported with amendment 2990 and recommended ought to pass as amended; the bill was described as expanding access to non-opioid, non-surgical, and non-medication pain treatments, while the amendment clarified Insurance Department procedures and educational materials. That bill was placed on the consent calendar unanimously. HB 297, concerning access by self-funded employer health plans to claims data, was also recommended ought to pass with amendment 2987 and then ought to pass as amended unanimously; supporters said it would let employers opt in to deidentified claims data, improve transparency, and preserve privacy. It too was placed on the consent calendar unanimously. The committee then considered HB 312, dealing with student-athlete name, image, and likeness compensation, and voted to send it to interim study. Members said the issue remained too uncertain because of ongoing federal and NCAA developments, and that interim study would keep the committee’s options open without killing the bill. The motion was supported as a way to continue monitoring the issue for future action.

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• It represents the inability to provide those resources from the federal government to our state.
• We need to provide supplemental support to ensure that no Massachusetts residents go hungry while the
• We've built an amazing network of providers that help fight hunger in this state: the Greater Boston
• And even with this, for every one meal our food banks and pantries give out, SNAP provides nine.
• Minority Arc, we always pride ourselves on accuracy and respectfulness, and we'd be happy to provide

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate first adopted an emergency preamble for H. 4521, establishing a sick leave bank for Kathleen Roder of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, by standing vote, with 8 in favor and none opposed. The chamber also suspended rules to refer several petitions to committee, including a resolution to rescind prior Article 5 constitutional convention applications and a petition on officer training related to stage suicides. Committee reports moved several bills forward, including legislation clarifying the duties of the Adjutant General and enhancing access and support for military-connected families, both with new drafts, and a bill designating Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day, which was ordered to a third reading. A major portion of the session focused on the House’s nonconcurrence in the Senate’s amendment to the fiscal year 2025 supplemental budget and the appointment of a conference committee. Senators from both parties debated how to respond to the federal government shutdown and the threatened lapse in SNAP benefits, with repeated calls for the Commonwealth to use available state resources to prevent hunger, protect vulnerable residents, and seek federal reimbursement. Several members criticized the governor’s use of taxpayer-funded communications on the issue, while others defended the administration’s limited initial response and emphasized fiscal constraints. The Senate ultimately insisted on its amendment and appointed a conference committee consisting of Senators Rodrigues, Comerford, and O’Connor. The chamber also passed several local and special bills, including measures exempting Natick’s assistant fire chief from civil service, authorizing sewer service in Sharon, changing the term of the elected moderator in Holden, updating Medford’s linkage exaction program, and establishing sick leave banks for Candy J. Pike and Kathleen Roder. The Senate later adopted amended resolutions calling on the President of the United States to release contingency funds for SNAP during the shutdown, adopted an order to adjourn to the following Monday, and then adjourned.

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• If maybe you could provide it to the committee and then committee staff will.
• And they're typically tied in with a network system that's in the office or whatever.
• So yes, they're providing all those services, but it's free. Got you.
• It does provide a definition of what an amusement machine is.
• These machines are providing monetary value.

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 197, which would require all private employers in Florida, regardless of size, to use E-Verify for new hires and eliminate the current exemption for businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The sponsor said the system is free, uses information already collected on I-9 forms, and helps employers confirm work authorization; supporters argued it simply enforces existing law and closes a gap in current requirements. Opponents, including labor and policy groups, said the bill would burden small businesses, could produce errors, and should be addressed through comprehensive federal immigration reform rather than state mandates. Members also raised concerns about implementation, enforcement, and potential impacts on workers and employers in industries such as agriculture, hospitality, and small business. The committee voted along party lines to report HB 197 favorably. The committee then received an update from the Florida Gaming Control Commission, beginning with new Executive Director Alana Zimmer and then Director of Gaming Enforcement Carl Harold. Zimmer outlined the commission’s structure, staffing, legal slot and card room locations, and the Seminole gaming compact, noting that changes in state law or court rulings could affect compact revenue. Members asked for additional information on salaries, commission vacancies, and how veterans’ organizations can determine whether gaming machines are legal. Harold described the commission’s enforcement work against illegal casinos, saying they are widespread, often exploit vulnerable patrons, and can be tied to organized crime, weapons, drugs, and other offenses. Harold reported thousands of complaints, more than 4,000 illegal slot machines seized, over 100 illegal casinos raided, millions in proceeds recovered, and numerous arrests and joint operations with other agencies. He said the main barriers are weak misdemeanor penalties and limited staffing, and requested two additional enforcement squads, one in southwest Florida and one in Jacksonville. Members questioned the cost of the request, storage of seized machines, coordination with local law enforcement, and how the public can report illegal gambling. The commission said it works with local agencies, has many MOUs, and directs the public to its website and law enforcement hotline for reporting.

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• The results you are providing for Texas are significant; the other six universities ought to be looking
• We need to provide the safety network with our officers and assess how prepared they are to deal with
• We need to ensure that our students are aware of their surroundings and provide proper lighting.
• We are also looking to see if the programs we're providing are going to lead to great jobs and great
• So just, even if it’s not a funding level that completely satisfies all their needs, it provides them

Committee: Senate Nominations

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Please note that we're also live streaming this hearing, and we provided a link for committee members
• structure. ...avoid that outcome by supporting families outside the court system and strengthening our network
• things are really hard for kids who live in the communities that we're talking about because their providers
• So to identify that's a mental health challenge, to figure out who is the appropriate provider for that
• the answer to this, and services department may, but are there entities that could help families provide

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on Juvenile and Emerging Adult Justice

Keywords: 1212, all

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• The LA Korean Festival, now in its 53rd year, the care clinic that has provided culturally sensitive
• At the heart of these communities were the Korean churches and family networks.
• They provided cultural education, language, mutual support, and a sense of belonging, especially in places
• first Koreans arrived on California shores, they have added to the rich diversity of our state and provided
• This is a town that has provided opportunity for working-class Black, White, Latino, and Asian Americans

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• For example, the construction of the second hotel provided over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs and paid
• there was a lot of antitrust issues in this world where they say all these boards are a good old boy network
• state of Florida that need consultation with design professionals, engineers, architects, and we provide
• state of Florida that need consultation with design professionals, engineers, architects, and we provide
• even have constituents here that are upset how DBPR handles these complaints about how they don't provide

Summary: The committee first took up a local beverage-license bill for the World Equestrian Center in Marion County. The sponsor described the facility’s size, economic impact, and rapid expansion, and explained that the bill would direct DBPR to issue a special license for qualifying equestrian sports facilities. After questions about whether the carve-out would set a precedent for other businesses, the sponsor said the unique facts of the facility justified the bill. An amendment narrowed the off-premises alcohol authority so the license would allow beer and wine only for off-premises sales, while still allowing on-premises sales of all alcoholic beverages and a standalone bar on the premises. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 16-1, with Representative Rayner voting no. The committee then heard PCS for HB 1461, a broad regulatory-reform bill that would repeal continuing education requirements for certain licensed professionals, eliminate several boards/councils/commissions at DBPR and DACS, remove some secondary licenses, and expand licensure pathways. The sponsors argued that most complaints are already handled administratively, that the boards create bureaucracy and cost, and that the bill would improve efficiency without changing initial licensure standards. Members raised concerns about whether DBPR has the subject-matter expertise to replace professional boards, especially for engineering, harbor pilots, electrical work, home inspection, architecture, interior design, and related fields, and about whether removing continuing education could weaken public safety and code compliance. Public testimony on the PCS was mixed but leaned strongly against the bill from affected professions. Opponents from architecture, electrical contracting, home inspection, geology, interior design, real estate, and related groups argued that the boards provide technical expertise, discipline, and updated knowledge tied to changing building codes and safety standards, and that continuing education is important for public protection. Some supporters, including representatives of CPAs and landscape architects, said they appreciated efforts to streamline licensing and reduce anti-competitive barriers but still had concerns about specific provisions. The committee adopted two amendments: one requiring 30 days’ notice for an address change for a prescription sales business, and a second technical amendment. No final vote on the PCS was taken in the portion provided.

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• If anybody calls the committee asking for a copy of your testimony, you will be provided one.
• So if you need some more information on that, we can provide you some of the work that that commission
• But I do want to spend time talking about S 2-176, which is a resolve providing for the creation of a
• It was his case that provided a basis for the challenge based on false evidence that had been provided
• And fewer than half of those counseled are satisfied with the information provided.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a wide range of bills, with substantial testimony on commemorative days and several local development measures. Early testimony focused on competing proposals about Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Senator Comerford and others supported redesignating the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while several Italian American legislators and advocates opposed changing Columbus Day and instead urged a separate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on August 9 or another date. Committee members noted the long-running debate, discussed the state flag and motto review process, and emphasized that any changes would require legislation. No votes were taken during the hearing. The committee also heard strong support for a Fred Korematsu Day bill, with testimony from advocates, legal organizations, community leaders, and Korematsu’s daughter. Witnesses described Korematsu’s resistance to Japanese American incarceration during World War II, argued that his story remains relevant amid current immigration and civil liberties concerns, and said the designation would help educate students and the public. A separate bill to designate September as PCOS Awareness Month drew testimony from Senator Miranda and health advocates, who described the disorder’s prevalence, frequent misdiagnosis, fertility and pregnancy risks, and the value of public awareness and education. Other bills discussed included a Domestic Workers’ Rights Day proposal, supported by Representative Garcia and Representative Sousa, who spoke about the invisibility and vulnerability of domestic workers and the importance of recognizing their labor. The committee also heard support for a veteran suicide awareness and remembrance day, a Boston branch library and affordable housing project in Dorchester, and a Fall River waterfront redevelopment bill transferring land to the local redevelopment authority for a major mixed-use project. In addition, Senator Miranda testified in favor of a memorial portrait for former Representative Doris Bunty, highlighting her pioneering role in the legislature and Boston public housing. The hearing was hybrid and lengthy, with the chair repeatedly asking witnesses to be concise and noting that testimony would be public record.

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• pastors from all backgrounds, becoming a model for grassroots development of interdenominational networks
• Interdenominational networks.
• We bridge the gap between policymakers and business leaders, provide educational events and tours of
• But there's nothing like having that personal touch from back home, which you provided, where you know
• Any other factors in coming up with that equitable term, not as provided in the statute?

Summary: The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses. The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.

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• to provide quality care to children and their families, while providing a forum for the exchange of
• in Section 1, Article 24 of the Oklahoma Constitution, to be held on the day as provided in Section
• On the special-election provision provided in Section 3 of the joint resolution, having received 27 aye
• in Section 1, Article 24 of the Oklahoma Constitution, to be held on the day as provided in Section
• in Section 1, Article 24 of the Oklahoma Constitution, to be held on the day as provided in Section

Bills: HB4248 , HB4429 , HB2588 , HB3472 , HB4317 , HB3462 , HB2035 , HB3501 , HB3127 , HB3143 , HB3144 , HB3260 , HB4321 , HB3011 , HB3522 , HB3530 , HB3940 , HB3078 , HB3043 , HB3005 , HB3007 , HB3403 , HB1907 , HB3175 , HB3986 , HB3466 , HB3411 , HB4246 , SJR49 , HB3281 , HB4319 , HJR1086 , HJR1024 , HJR1087

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, proxy advisory services, shareholder rights, financial transparency

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, and several introductions recognizing the Doctor and Nurse of the Day, visiting school groups, and other guests in the galleries. Members also heard a personal privilege statement from Senator Peterson marking the 100th anniversary of his father’s immigration to the United States, followed by a reception announcement in the lounge. The chamber then took up H.J.R. 1024, a proposed constitutional amendment revising the Judicial Nominating Commission by removing political affiliation restrictions, changing term rules, and allowing consecutive service. An amendment was adopted to move the special election date to August 25, 2026, but the special-election provision later failed on a 27-17 vote. After extended debate over judicial independence, transparency, and political influence, the resolution itself passed 35-8. The Senate next considered H.J.R. 1087, which would place before voters a constitutional amendment on the five-year ad valorem tax exemption for qualified manufacturing facilities and allow the Legislature to set reimbursement levels for local entities. Supporters said it would give the state more control over costly reimbursements; the measure passed 38-7, and the special-election provision also passed 38-7. The Senate then laid over two agenda items, made committee and event announcements, and adjourned until Monday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m.