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• . >> Not if you use a bank.
• sent money to my child that's overseas, I might have to pay a fee on that bill. >> Not if you use a bank

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• I don't have an answer to the question of how many commercial banks have a class one vault.
• But when I worked on this bill two years ago, I did negotiate with the banks...
• I don't have an answer to how many commercial banks have a class one vault.
• But when I worked on this bill two years ago, I did negotiate with the banks...
• I did negotiate with the banks and had that language added to the bill.

Committee: Senate State Affairs

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• You start thinking about some of these banks that have hundreds of thousands of customers, credit cards
• You start thinking about some of these banks that have hundreds of thousands of customers, credit cards
• Last year, whenever we were talking for the security breach, a bank came to me and said that they...
• Last year, whenever we were talking for the security breach, a bank came to me and said that they have
• , not within this, enemies of the state that come in against theirs and they wear a moderate-sized bank

Bills: SB1670 , SB1716 , SB1521

Committee: Senate Technology and Telecommunications

Summary: The Senate Technology and Telecommunications Committee considered three Senate bills. SB 1670, by Senator Reinhart, would require the State Regents to update Oklahoma university technology transfer guidance, create a tiered ownership framework, and revisit the guidance every seven years. Members questioned the seven-year review period, the scope of terms like aerospace and autonomous technologies, and how broadly the new tiered system would apply. The bill was presented as a way to modernize an outdated 1989 framework and help turn university research into companies, jobs, and economic impact. It passed 8-0. SB 1716, by Senator Howard, amended the Security Breach Notification Act to replace references to a “cybersecurity event” with “breach of the security of a system” and to clarify that there is no private right of action for ordinary negligence when a business reports breaches to the Attorney General. Howard explained that the Attorney General would retain exclusive enforcement authority for reasonable-standards violations, while private lawsuits would remain available only for more egregious conduct such as willful, wanton conduct or gross negligence. Members asked about the negligence standard, HIPAA-related breaches, and staffing needs for the Attorney General’s office. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 8-0. SB 1521, by Senator Hamilton, would prohibit minors from accessing artificial intelligence companions and set age-verification and re-verification requirements, including use of government-issued identification and periodic re-verification. Hamilton said the bill was aimed at protecting children from harmful interactions with AI companions and was narrowly drafted to avoid sweeping in other AI tools like customer-service bots. Members raised concerns about the reasonableness and consistency of age verification, account creation requirements, and how the bill would interact with existing statutes on sexually explicit conduct. The chair spoke in support of the measure, and the bill passed 8-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• So this is a bill we're calling the Fair Banking Act.
• Chair, to the author, will this negatively affect any Oklahoma bank chartered or working in Oklahoma
• banks?
• So we're really just talking about affecting those big national banks. Follow up. Thank you, Mr.
• We'll show you out of banking. Thank you. Okay, thank you. Thank you. Okay, thank you members.

Bills: HB1784 , HB1245 , HB1268 , HB2116 , HB2193 , HB2206 , HB1739 , HB1889 , HB1904 , HB3172 , HB4225 , HB4352 , HB3625 , HB4263

Committee: House Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Keywords: education reform, local control, student outcomes, curriculum changes, school funding, retirement, pension, public employees, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, benefits, survivorship, contribution rates, disability retirement, deferred option plan, service credit, contributions, distributions, HB2116, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, OLERS

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• Major banks have divested from CoreCivic, including JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, U.S.
• Fargo, Bank of America, US Bank, PNC, Fargo, Bank of America, US Bank, PNC, Truis,<00:07:49.919><c> Barclays
• </c> even like I said the most trusted banks even like I said the most trusted banks in<00:17:59.280>
• and trusted banks on the planet don’t trust their money with.
• and trusted banks on the planet don’t trust their money with.

Bills: HF3611 , HF3659 , HF3909

Committee: House Taxes

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• a bank or a.
• Which banks are open on Saturday, what bank has, you know, a good position where they can watch from
• They backed into a parking spot because they usually want to face the bank.
• So law enforcement, usually, as he said, they are staking out the bank.
• I have data showing just from one bank how often these crimes are occurring.

Bills: HB316 , HB353 , HB 1160 , HB1414 , HB1422 , HB1443 , HB1713 , HB1789 , HB1902 , HB2073 , HB2666 , HB2695 , HB316

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

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• </c> around knowing your customer that banks around knowing your customer that banks and<00:58:24.240
• account, and then your bank account can send money to that bank account.
• </c> the QR code can get into your bank the QR code can get into your bank account<01:25:36.080><c> and
• </c><01:25:37.040><c> can</c> account and then your bank account can account and then your bank account
• Um, so send money to that bank account.

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• He said his own county saw an almost 40% rise in the need for food banks by food bank visits.
• </c><00:24:22.200><c> by</c><00:24:22.520><c> Food</c><00:24:22.760><c> Bank</c> need for food banks
• by Food Bank need for food banks by Food Bank visits<00:24:25.320><c> and</c><00:24:25.480><c> our</c
• </c> purchases for schools and food banks purchases for schools and food banks Nationwide<00:24:33.919
• </c><00:26:25.960><c> Channel</c> insecurity our local food bank Channel insecurity our local food bank

Bills: HF1704 , HF2052

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• In the Shoshone Water Rights Settlement, there was a water bank included.
• The Water Resource Board in Idaho has the authority, as being over the entire state water bank for the
• flow, the water board doesn't have that general authority to delegate to the local area for a water bank
• . ...that general authority to delegate to the local area for a water bank.
• So this piece of legislation, Section 2, is necessary to allow the water bank, which operates at a state

Committee: House Resources and Conservation

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• I'm Virginia Bank. Good afternoon.
• </c><00:23:26.720><c> in</c> Channel One Regional Food Bank in Channel One Regional Food Bank in Rochester
• The Minnesota food banks work together to source food.
• The Minnesota food banks work rates.
• Uh, next up, Susie Novak, Boulder, North Country Food Bank. Welcome.

Bills: HF2446

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• While the Hawaii banks have, in large part, been paying interest on the proceeds, many of the other banking
• </c> proceeds, many of the other banking proceeds, many of the other banking institutions<00:18:02.799
• Uh, the reason it's not necessarily what the bank is requiring.
• </c><00:34:23.040><c> is</c> it's not necessarily what the bank is it's not necessarily what the bank
• Uh sometimes the banks are requiring.

Summary: The committee first took up a short-form administrative licensing measure requested by the administration to correct and clarify renewal provisions in a prior bill. Members raised no questions, and the committee voted to adopt the proposed Senate draft and recommit the bill back to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee for a further public hearing. The committee then heard SB 2876 on natural hair braiding, which would exempt natural hair braiders from licensing under certain conditions. The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology said it views hair braiding as within the broader scope of cosmetology, but agreed that people who only braid hair should not need a license because the training and exam requirements are minimal. The board warned, however, that exempting braiders could create consumer protection gaps involving sanitation, training, and enforcement, and noted that related services such as waxing, cutting, coloring, shampooing, and relaxing would still require licensure. Supporters included the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii and the Institute for Justice. The committee also heard SB 2950 on captive insurance and SB 2951 on insurance proceeds. On SB 2950, the Insurance Division opposed the bill, saying captive insurance is designed for formal self-insurance for companies and that allowing captives to insure the public would not fit the existing regulatory framework; a fire survivor advocate supported the measure as a way to expand disaster-related insurance options. On SB 2951, which would require mortgage servicers to follow certain rules for disbursing insurance proceeds after residential damage or destruction, United Policy Holders strongly supported the bill, citing delays in releasing funds and the need to help survivors rebuild, while banking and financial industry groups submitted opposition or comments. Finally, the committee heard SB 2952, SB 2960, and SB 2964, all related to property insurance and disaster recovery. SB 2952 and SB 2960 would extend the time policyholders have after a declared disaster to submit documentation and recover replacement cost value, with supporters arguing that rebuilding after major disasters takes far longer than standard policy deadlines allow and that the bills would improve consumer protection and transparency; the Insurance Division, the Insurance Council, and national insurance groups opposed the measures. SB 2964 would require annual disclosures of replacement cost value and coverage sufficiency; the Insurance Council opposed it as costly and unnecessary because policies already include inflation-related adjustments, while United Policy Holders and fire survivors supported it, saying many homeowners are underinsured and do not understand their coverage.

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• The Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions will come to order.
• The Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions will come to order.
• Committee on Senate Banking and Finance will go to recess.
• Committee on Senate Banking and Finance will go to recess for just a few minutes.
• The Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions will come back to order.

Committee: Senate Banking and Financial Institutions

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• Bank gets a hold of her. Said, hey, someone stole your check out of your mailbox.
• They did that, actually cashed it, actually went to the bank, and the bank found it.
• It was either the business or the bank itself, but it's either the parcel number or the routing number
• We have several instances where banking, a lot of people do the online banking, where the banking institution
• someone put in an extra zero, and it’s going to cost you a 10— —typographical error that maybe the bank

Committee: House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs

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• So my understanding is that our banking partners are appreciative of the fact that that clarification
• We're grateful for our partners in the banking community, and we are happy to answer any questions.
• We work alongside banks and investors, as well as for-profit and nonprofit builders.
• We are well aware of the barriers that the banking system historically has put in front of communities
• And just to be clear, we aren't replacing banks in homeownership.

Summary: The Capital Budget Committee held public hearings on several bills. On Substitute House Bill 2236, staff explained changes to the Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s authority, including allowing direct mortgage loans for multifamily housing, clarifying it is not a retail mortgage lender, extending bond counsel terms, removing a notice requirement before bond issuance, and repealing outdated statutory provisions. Representative Zahn and commission staff said the bill modernizes the agency and would help finance affordable housing without using state general funds. Testimony was generally supportive, with questions focused on higher interest rates, down payment assistance, and equity for borrowers of color; the commission said it works with banks, administers programs such as Covenant Home Ownership, and aims to support both homebuyers and developers. The chair then closed the hearing on SHB 2236. The committee next heard House Bill 2273 on reducing embodied carbon emissions in buildings and building materials. Staff described requirements for the State Building Code Council to adopt phased embodied-carbon standards for large projects, with reporting, a public database, and Commerce educational resources; the fiscal note showed operating and capital costs. Representative Duerr said the bill responds to rising energy demand and could help lower building costs while supporting innovation, including Washington wood products. Supportive testimony came from environmental justice advocates and an architect, who said embodied carbon reductions are already feasible and often cost-neutral. Opponents, including the Washington Aggregate and Concrete Association and Washington Citizens Against Unfair Taxes, argued the bill could raise costs, create sourcing and delay problems, and should not exempt schools. The hearing on HB 2273 was then closed. The committee also heard Senate Bill 5188, which would let the Public Works Board issue loans for broadband infrastructure repair and replacement. Staff said the bill expands the existing broadband service expansion program to cover repair and replacement of middle-mile and last-mile infrastructure, with Commerce fiscal impacts noted. The Association of Washington Cities testified with concerns that the bill could signal further use of the Public Works Assistance Account, which has already seen sweeps and could affect future water, sewer, wastewater, and solid waste funding. A question from Representative Dye raised whether the program should instead be tied to the Curb Board; staff and the witness agreed to continue that discussion. The hearing was then closed. In executive session, the committee took up House Bill 2353, House Bill 2420, and House Bill 2470. HB 2353, which raises the predesign threshold for capital construction projects from $10 million to $15 million and indexes it to inflation, was reported out of committee 18-0 with one excused. The committee then adopted and reported out the proposed substitute for HB 2420, which increases the small works roster contract limit and changes the effective date to January 1, 2027, also by an 18-0 vote with one excused. Staff also briefed members on a proposed substitute for HB 2470 concerning school construction assistance for on-base schools, but no vote was taken in the transcript. The chair announced another hearing and executive session for Friday and asked members to submit amendments by the next morning.

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• This bill adds food bank vehicles to the list of exempt vehicles in the tax code from state tax on the
• The Houston Food Bank is the largest food bank in the nation by... ...distribution.
• And so, House Bill 4226 would be essential and very important for all Texas citizens. ...food banks,
• Does the Houston Food Bank charge senior citizen centers for meals that they provide?
• The Houston Food Bank, we rely on them so much during hurricanes and during the pandemic. ...where we

Bills: HB 104 , HB2434 , HB2529 , HB2688 , HB3161 , HB3486 , HB3487 , HB3745 , HB4044 , HB4226 , HB4945 , HB104

Committee: Senate Finance

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• >> Bank?
• </c><00:52:47.760><c> I've</c> have in the bank going to take? I've have in the bank going to take?
• Um I I feel like banks may newspaper.
• </c> on a bank I think is is not workable. on a bank I think is is not workable.
• </c><00:58:40.720><c> account</c> pulled up the district's bank account pulled up the district's bank

Committee: Senate Education

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• But West Bank is just a collective term.
• follow the West Bank in this piece of land.
• and changing the name to West Bank.
• Bank.
• Palestinian Floridians have been kidnapped or killed in the West Bank.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with SB 1434 on infill redevelopment. A late-filed strike-all narrowed eligibility to certain properties in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, added environmental and zoning criteria, and included exemptions for agricultural land, parks, military-adjacent land, and other areas. The amendment was adopted without opposition, and the bill was reported favorably 8-0. The committee then heard SB 212 on sexual offenders and predators, as amended to add public swimming pools and related child-centered locations to residency and presence restrictions. Testimony was sharply divided, with supporters emphasizing child safety and opponents arguing the bill lacked empirical support and would worsen homelessness and impose retroactive burdens. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably 8-1. Members next approved SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after adopting an amendment allowing certain enclaves adjacent to interstate highways to be developed for commercial, industrial, or single-family residential uses while clarifying protections for critical areas, the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and military installations. The bill drew opposition from a county Republican committee representative who argued it would weaken zoning and comprehensive planning and encourage urban sprawl, while homebuilders and industry groups supported it. The committee also reported favorably SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, a Florida Bar-backed update intended to modernize and harmonize nonprofit corporate law, and SB 1338 on charitable giving, which would create donor remedies for endowment restrictions and limit state reporting burdens on certain charitable organizations; members noted the latter would need further work on cy pres and related issues. The committee then approved SB 532 on court fees after a strike-all that would let clerks retain all collections above revenue projections rather than splitting excess with general revenue, with clerks’ groups supporting the change and members citing long-standing funding shortfalls. SB 218 on land use regulations was also reported favorably; it would restore normal land-use authority to counties unaffected by the 2024 hurricanes while keeping SB 180 protections in place for damaged areas. SB 692 on cybersecurity standards and liability passed 9-2 after debate over whether the bill created enough compliance incentives and whether its liability presumption was retroactive; supporters said it would encourage adoption of cybersecurity frameworks and reduce class-action litigation, while opponents wanted stronger compliance requirements. Finally, SB 1138 on qualified contractors was amended and passed unanimously as a process-reform measure allowing licensed professionals to conduct pre-application reviews, and SJR 1104 on religious expression in public schools was reported favorably 8-3 after extensive testimony and debate over whether it would protect free expression or invite coercion and litigation. The committee also began consideration of SB 1106 on requiring state agencies and instructional materials to use “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank,” with the sponsor framing it as historical accuracy and opponents arguing it erased Palestinian identity; the transcript cuts off during that item.

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• million to food shelves, $500,000 to American Indian sovereignty food, and then $1 million to food banks
• have an operating budget of $100 million or less, which I believe makes everybody happy on the food bank
• million to food shelves, $500,000 to American Indian sovereignty food, and then $1 million to food banks
• have an operating budget of $100 million or less, which I believe makes everybody happy on the food bank
• </c> makes everybody happy on the food bank. makes everybody happy on the food bank.

Bills: HF2436 , HF2435

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

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• The whole bill says this state may not require a bank or financial institution to use a social credit
• score when the bank or financial institution evaluates whether to lend money to a customer.
• And suppose you are a bank or financial institution that wants to follow this law and you really don't
• Our banks are not allowed to use flimsy reasons about lending money, but most importantly, I would hope
• forward, and use redlining people that don't have the money or the resources to even use a regular bank

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest introductions, and a light April Fools proclamation directing the sergeant-at-arms to wear a silk top hat for the day. The chamber then agreed to the House request to adjourn from April 2 to April 7, and messages from the House were received, including transmission of some bills to the Governor. The body also briefly recognized visitors from the Arizona Psychiatric Society and the nominee to lead the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. In Committee of the Whole, the Senate considered several bills. On the first calendar, it advanced HB 2120 on property tax exemptions and disability determinations, HB 2174 on insurance business and modeling data, HB 2289 on truth-in-taxation bond notices, HB 2861 on marital/postnuptial agreements, and HB 2903 on banks and financial institutions. On the second calendar, it advanced HB 208 on school libraries, HB 2040 on public educational institutions and adoption information, HB 2075 on school employee contracts, HB 2203 on public school reporting requirements, HB 2255 on school employee training, HB 2383 on school property leases and housing development, and HB 2903 again as amended. Several floor amendments were debated, including a successful hostile amendment to HB 2075 that was later rejected, and committee amendments to other bills were adopted. The Senate then took third-reading votes on multiple bills. HB 257, HB 2131, HB 2223, HB 2264, HB 2857, HB 2120, HB 2174, HB 2289, HB 2861, HB 2903, HB 2008, HB 2040, HB 2075, HB 2203, HB 2255, and HB 2383 all passed, with recorded roll-call votes and several members explaining their opposition or support. HB 2255 passed with the required three-quarters vote. The chamber also adopted the Committee of the Whole reports and transmitted the bills as appropriate. Before adjournment, Senator Miranda read a proclamation recognizing Farm Workers Day, and Senator Tothley offered a statement and moment of silence in memory of Passion Swartz, urging review of turquoise alert practices. The Senate then voted to adjourn until Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10 a.m.

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• </c> from more traditional means from a bank. from more traditional means from a bank.
• So when we think about where they would like to bank, what the business is tied to, and what the banking
• That will need to be solved for not by a traditional bank because the banks have said you're not bankable
• ,</c><01:01:05.520><c> there</c> comes to partnering with a bank, there comes to partnering with a bank
• by a traditional bank because the banks<01:03:18.960><c> have</c><01:03:19.119><c> said</c><01:03:19.280

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development