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• When 38% of Americans don't education.
• <04:09:01.680> them during the month of May to educate them during the month of May to educate
• <07:34:09.120> Workforce member of the House Education Workforce member of the House Education
• Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, the gentleman from Oklahoma, Mr.
• Josh Been from Oklahoma. Thank you so much for having this special order tonight.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Washington's laws regarding vessel registration, boater education, and life jackets are like those in
• And then we can identify those gaps and work with the different licensees on educating and enforcing
• And then we can identify those gaps and work with the different licensees on educating and enforcing
• There was a report out of Oklahoma, which is a medical cannabis state, that found oversupply 64 times
• There was a report out of Oklahoma, which is a medical cannabis state, that found oversupply 64 times

Summary: The meeting began with JLARC’s biennial executive committee elections. After confirming a quorum, members unanimously elected Representative Pollet as chair, Senator Wagoner as vice chair, Representative Orcutt as secretary, and Senator Solomon as assistant secretary for the 2025-27 biennium. The committee also approved the May 14 meeting minutes unanimously. Chair Pollet then outlined a commitment to more member input on audit scope and coordination with the State Auditor’s Office. Staff presented a preliminary report on Washington State recreation boating programs. They reported that six agencies administer boating-related activities, that the state collected about $108 million in boating-related revenue in 2021-23, and that $86 million was spent, mostly on infrastructure and water access, environmental protection, boater safety, and marine law enforcement. Staff said Washington’s boating laws and programs are broadly similar to other states and noted that the final report is expected in September. JLARC then reviewed several tax preferences. For natural gas used as a transportation fuel, staff said the preferences reduce fuel costs but did not meet emissions-reduction targets because fewer vessels and vehicles converted to natural gas than expected; staff recommended continuing some exemptions and modifying reporting requirements. For travel agents and tour operators, staff said the preference continues to provide tax relief, but large beneficiaries’ savings are rising while small beneficiaries’ use is declining, leading to recommendations to continue the small-business rate and add or revise performance metrics. Staff also reviewed a nonprofit low-income housing property tax exemption, concluding it helps developers build homes as intended but that the performance metric should better reflect housing outcomes; they recommended the legislature decide whether to continue or modify it. Other reviews covered multipurpose senior citizen centers, disabled veteran adapted housing, trade convention attendance, agricultural fertilizer and seed wholesaling, hazardous substance tax treatment for pesticides, and silicon smelter energy preferences, with recommendations ranging from continuation to expiration depending on whether the stated objectives were met. The committee then adopted the final cannabis market study for distribution. Staff reported that Washington businesses produced two to three times more cannabis than retailers sold in 2023, and that inaccurate and incomplete reporting limits the Liquor and Cannabis Board’s ability to regulate the market. The board said it concurs with the recommendations, including developing a plan for a new data system and considering broader social equity options. Finally, staff presented the proposed final report on Department of Health oversight of hospital data reporting, inspections, and complaints. Staff said DOH was late on most acute-care hospital inspections, had not fully verified third-party inspection standards, and did not adequately review adverse event correction plans or assess language access barriers in its complaint system. DOH said it concurs with all six recommendations and has already made some transparency improvements, including a public dashboard for adverse event reporting.

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• So we're probably going to have some big fires break out in Oklahoma the next few days.
• So we're probably going to have some big fires break out in Oklahoma the next few days.
• We're probably going to have some big fires break out in Oklahoma the next few days.
• need to begin establishing what a nuclear regulatory framework would look like within the state of Oklahoma
• Oklahoma Task Force One was created back in the early 2000s, funded by the federal government.

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• present our fiscal 2027 budget today, as well as reiterate our commitment to serving state agencies in Oklahoma
• problems on behalf of the entire enterprise of state government that ultimately serves our citizens in Oklahoma
• And so I could tell you from the major agencies, from service Oklahoma, getting your driver's license
• necessarily displace Oklahomans as we evaluate opportunities on how to potentially outsource this within Oklahoma
• If the Department of Oklahoma emergency Man or not ari not emergency management faced a flat budget,

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• And then we have a small category of other payments, which includes GME, which is graduate medical education
• GME, which is graduate medical education, and DISH, which is disproportionate share of hospital payments
• Clarksville, Arkansas, is somehow a different cost than getting it in Tupelo, Mississippi, or prior Oklahoma
• In Oklahoma, it's $14,567.20. In Tennessee, it's $13,618.60. In Mississippi, $11,618.60.
• It's almost the same in Arkansas as it is in Oklahoma as it is in Mississippi.

Summary: The subcommittee met to review Arkansas DHS hospital spending and reimbursement methods, with Secretary Janet Mann and Deputy Secretary Misty Eubanks explaining Medicaid hospital payments. They described fee-for-service per diem payments, cost settlements, and the upper payment limit (UPL) program, noting that SFY 2025 hospital payments included $688 million in inpatient/outpatient claims, $473 million in UPL payments, $248 million in cost settlements, and about $47 million in other payments such as graduate medical education and disproportionate share hospital funds. Members asked about why per diem rates vary, how cost settlements work, why UPL applies mainly to private hospitals, and how assessment fees are structured and funded. DHS said the hospital assessment fee is broad-based and uniform, used as the state share to draw federal funds, and that supplemental hospital payments after federal match totaled $548 million with no general revenue used. The Arkansas Hospital Association’s Jody Ann Tritt then gave a broader overview of the hospital landscape, explaining the different hospital types in the state, including critical access hospitals, rural emergency hospitals, PPS hospitals, and specialty hospitals. She said Arkansas hospitals face financial strain, citing a negative 5.18% patient service margin statewide and lower reimbursement than surrounding states. She argued that Arkansas hospitals are paid less than hospitals in neighboring states for similar services, that commercial payer rates and administrative burdens are a major problem, and that Medicaid and Medicare rates remain below cost even with UPL support. She also said hospitals are the backbone of community care, provide emergency and public health functions, and are looking for ways to invest in technology and telehealth but often lack the revenue to do so. Members pressed for clearer data on hospital finances, reimbursement adequacy, and the impact of commercial insurers. Tritt said the association had just authorized a statewide survey to gather updated financial information from hospitals, which she said would take about a year to complete. She also explained that Medicaid pays weekly, Medicare and commercial plans can involve delays and denials, and that hospitals often spend significant resources on revenue cycle work. The discussion ended with a brief update on assisted living reimbursement: DHS said one facility, The Pillars of the Community in Crossett, had announced closure, nine Living Choices waiver clients were being transitioned, and the updated rate study would be available after cost reports are collected, likely before the end of the fiscal year. The meeting then adjourned.

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• But was vetoed in the crossfire related to a little known education reform. bill called the ESA bill.
• We enacted the Fed funds model in Oklahoma most recently.
• because of this model. change so that we're able to appropriately accommodate consumer needs. with the Oklahoma
• receive extensive training in head and neck anatomy, both in dental school and and in continuing education
• Our colleagues and neighbors in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New York, thank you.

Bills: SB 1113, SB 1117, SB 1206, SB 1460, SB 1802, SB 1906, SB 1917, SB 2340, SB 2455, SB 2680, SB 2690, SB 705, SB 748

Keywords: SB 1113, converter's license, converter license, motor vehicle dealer, auto dealer, vehicle conversion, converted vehicles, direct sales, retail sales, trailer, semitrailer, manufactured trailer, chassis, manufacturer's statement of origin, MSO, Occupations Code, Transportation Code, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, dealer licensing, general distinguishing number

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee was marked by discussions on several significant bills, with a keen emphasis on legislative updates and committee substitutes. Notably, Senator Blanco presented a new committee substitute for SB2610, which modifies the employee cap from 100 to 250 and extends the update timeline for cyber security programs for small businesses. This substitute was adopted unanimously, reflecting a collaborative agreement among the committee members. Additionally, there were discussions surrounding SB1856 as Senator Crayton provided insights into how stakeholder feedback influenced the bill's committee substitute. The committee ultimately voted in favor, pushing it towards the local and contested calendar, indicating the bill's progression through legislative channels.

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• year. 50,000 of that revenue goes to the state highway fund, 25% of that revenue goes to public education
• With our outstanding institutions of higher education, this also makes Texas not only a leader in the
• Members, whether we look through the lens of the economy, public safety, health care, or education, we
• Kansas and Oklahoma, those are the states that most Texans are taking their aircraft to, is that right
• I just wanted to ask you specifically, does our proximity in McKinney and in North Texas to Oklahoma

Bills: SB214, SB935, SB1030, SB1901, SB2018, SB2020, SB2066, SB2206

Keywords: HVAC, tax exemption, energy efficiency, residential heating, installation services, Energy Star, sales tax, residential, installation, sales tax exemption, Environmental Protection Agency, temporary exemption, motor fuel tax, county exemption, diesel fuel, gasoline tax, transportation funding, SB 1030, Texas Tax Code, use tax exemption

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• This program is administered by the Department of Education.
• Oklahoma, we've done a lot of collaboration with them.
• All right, I believe the last item to be discussed is from education.
• To be discussed is from education.
• Greg Rogers, Department of Education.

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Summary: The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee met on June 5 and first adopted the March 2026 minutes, then approved reports from the executive committee and the standing committees on counties and municipalities, educational institutions, and state agencies. The counties and municipalities report noted progress on delinquent private water and sewer audits, compliance improvements by Denning and Gum Springs, and a 60-day compliance window for Omer and Fargo; several reports were deferred, while others were referred to prosecutors, the Attorney General, or the Government Bonding Board. The educational institutions committee filed 103 audit reports, including findings for several school districts, and one Booneville School District finding was referred to law enforcement. The state agencies committee filed 13 reports and deferred one Department of Health report to August. The committee then reviewed the State of Arkansas annual comprehensive financial report and single audit for fiscal year 2025. Legislative Audit reported clean opinions on the state’s financial statements, but identified two material weaknesses: insufficient internal controls at the Office of State Technology over threat monitoring and unauthorized access, and problems at the Division of Workforce Services with changes to year-end accounting estimates and documentation for unemployment-related receivables and payables. The single audit covered $12.4 billion in federal awards across 469 programs, with 16 major programs reviewed; auditors reported 33 findings, including 31 federal findings, $12.9 million in outstanding questioned costs, and qualified opinions for the Summer EBT program, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Child Care Development Fund cluster. Findings included improper advance draws and reporting issues in Summer EBT, documentation problems in broadband projects, and reporting/reconciliation issues in child care funding. Members questioned agency officials from DHS, the Office of State Technology, the Department of Finance and Administration, the Department of Education, and Workforce Services about the findings and corrective actions. DHS said the Summer EBT issue involved drawing funds in advance and that procedures had been changed for the 2026 cycle; it also explained several repeat findings as timing or provider-enrollment issues. OST officials said they were expanding logging, endpoint detection, and enterprise monitoring, and described cybersecurity as a moving target requiring more investment and training. DFA and Workers’ Compensation officials discussed the workers’ comp fund’s actuarial position and said it should be monitored but did not require immediate action. Education officials said the child care reconciliation problems stemmed from a former employee’s failure to reconcile reports, that staffing and checks had been strengthened, and that the federal funding cut affecting child care was a separate issue. The committee voted to hold the two major state financial reports over until the August meeting, with members asked to submit specific questions in advance, and then received a special report on the Hot Spring County Solid Waste Authority review.

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• committee um but I have on the education committee um but I have had<00:22:35.679> three<00:22
• , the medical component of that special education piece.
• , the medical component of that special education piece could... schools um and if um prescribing of
• Chairman, are you familiar with the Surgery Center of Oklahoma? I'm not. Okay.
• website for the surgery City of Oklahoma website for the surgery City of Oklahoma where<02:16:00.760

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• I feel like the testing has, in a lot of ways, ruined education. And I know so many educators.
• I am very grateful to know so many educators.
• I'm on two education committees, and this testing thing is really a problem in education, not just in
• But this year, I took a trip to Oklahoma City to go to the education... ...field in the legislature.
• But this year, I took a trip to Oklahoma City to go to the education conference out there and really

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee heard and passed HB 921, which adds cursive writing to required instruction for grades 2 through 5 and requires students to demonstrate proficiency by the end of fifth grade. The bill sponsor argued cursive is important for historical literacy, everyday signatures, and possible early identification of learning differences. Opponents and several members supported teaching cursive but objected to the testing/proficiency requirement, saying students and teachers are already overburdened and that reading cursive is not currently part of the standards. Some members also raised concerns about fairness to charter schools and the bill’s application only to public schools. Despite those concerns, the bill passed 21-0 and was reported favorable. The committee then took up PCS for HB 1405, a major rewrite of Florida’s juvenile prevention and truancy statutes in Chapter 984, covering children in need of services/families in need of services. The bill updates definitions and procedures, strengthens truancy intervention, requires earlier and more detailed school reporting, adds parent involvement through child study teams, allows virtual participation, and sets review timelines for shelter placement. Sponsors said the goal is prevention and family support rather than punishment, with court involvement only after school-based intervention. Members asked about school compliance, court capacity, parent accountability, and whether all counties have child study teams; the sponsors said the bill expects CSTs in every school and can escalate cases to court and, if needed, to prosecutors for noncompliant parents. Public testimony on the juvenile justice bill was supportive, including from the Department of Juvenile Justice, youth services groups, and juvenile justice advocates. In debate, members praised the modernization effort and the emphasis on early intervention and family participation, while also noting the bill’s size and suggesting further attention to attendance thresholds. The PCS for HB 1405 was then approved unanimously and reported favorable. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• I think a lot of it is, a lot of it to me is education. It's difficult.
• And so it's educating folks that these, these aren't healthy choices.
• So within the SNAP program we do have a corresponding federally funded SNAP nutrition education.
• And the Texas Education Agency TEA to the list of approved training providers.
• you have to appear in court to relinquish in Oklahoma.

Bills: HB 2510, HB 3589, HB 4611, HB 4655, HB 4665, HB 4666, HB 4670, HB 4700, HB 4730, HB 4798, HB 4838, HB 5136, HB 5243, HB 5302, HB 5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

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• I think a lot of it is education. It's difficult for people. It's so confusing.
• It's educating folks that... That these aren't healthy choices.
• ... nutrition education, obesity prevention, exercise classes, information about healthy eating.
• Birth Moms in Oklahoma want to use Texas law because you have to appear in court to relinquish in Oklahoma
• If she has to wait seven days, a Texas family adopting a child in Oklahoma using Texas law ...

Bills: HB2510, HB3589, HB4611, HB4655, HB4665, HB4666, HB4670, HB4700, HB4730, HB4798, HB4838, HB5136, HB5243, HB5302, HB5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

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• For what purpose does the gentleman from Oklahoma seek recognition? >> Mr.
• Alli not only helped in the spheres of education services, he was a proud U.S.
• Your efforts to give a blank check to ICE and to pass an education bill to ICE and to pass an education
• bill that would gut funding for schools and education institutions.
• ... ...the Fort Worth Education Association, and many, many others.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I think we are doing our best to provide education and resources, not only through our office but with
• <00:20:57.720> and our best to provide education and our best to provide education and resources
• In Oklahoma, they’re letting these deer that have been bred to be CWD resistant go in the wild.
• Minnesota we've heard testimony where Minnesota we've heard testimony where Oklahoma<01:35:25.880>
• has passed a law where the deer Oklahoma has passed a law where the deer farms<01:35:28.320> can<

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• I am the Director of Education and Training for Local 146, Fort Worth Pipe Trades Training Center under
• As a person responsible for overseeing the education and training of hundreds of apprentices through
• Recruit, educate, and retain workers from all backgrounds, including veterans, underserved communities
• We cover Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
• He entered into a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) recently in Oklahoma.

Bills: HB1951, HB2715, HB3092, HB3237, HB3278, HB3511, HB3592, HB3675, HB3778, HB3782, HB3826, HB3970, HB4016, HB4049, HB4341, HB4344, HB4406, HB4427

Keywords: collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction

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• Valencia on archive preservation, storytelling collection, and educational opportunities.
• There's a current program with career technology education.
• We are a combined multi-state office serving Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
• Some of that is in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. We also manage the mineral estate.
• But a lot of the social problems dealing with crime, violence, education... ...education, poverty, etc

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• The gentleman from Oklahoma, Mr. Hearn. The gentleman from New York, Mr. Jeff.
• The senator from Oklahoma, Mr. Langford. The senator from South Carolina, Mr. Scott.
• The<00:21:02.240> senator<00:21:02.559> from<00:21:02.799> Oklahoma,<00:21:03.520
• The senator from Oklahoma, Mr. Langford. The senator from Oklahoma, Mr. Langford.
• And students and educators in every And students and educators in every state<01:44:32.400> have

Keywords: Presidential address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• concern that out-of-state entities come in and mine our water, extract from our water resources in Oklahoma
• only to operators but also to surface owners as iodine is considered part of the surface state in Oklahoma
• We dispose of almost four times the amount of iodine that we capture in Oklahoma currently.
• again, it's up 4 times the amount that we just dispose of annually compared to what we produce in Oklahoma

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• He was... ...in the state of Oklahoma.
• It affects their education, employment, their relationships, and their dignity.
• It had to be all the educational buildings.
• She has a deep appreciation for the value of public education.
• The Education Committee will meet Monday in Room 311 at 9 o’clock.

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• Or the person may have decided to donate to science and education.
• Education and research, educational research. And then that.
• It's an educational product, and if you complete...
• She moved to Oklahoma where the Oklahoma Medical Board just updated its rule so that physicians could
• I've spent almost 50 years in education.

Bills: SB2024, SB227, SB268, SB1467, SB1580, HB5537, SB1313, SB1677, SB918, SB331, SB2207, SB2721

Keywords: e-cigarettes, marketing prohibition, youth protection, criminal penalties, public health, school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, death records, vital statistics, healthcare, trauma facility, Medicaid