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• Representative Healy? Representative Redmond? Hello. Representative Wheeler? Yes.
• Representative Bergoin? Yes. Representative Kaler? No. Representative Furman? Yes.
• Representative Stone? Yes. Representative Tanner? No. Representative Rubel? No.
• Representative Tanner. Representative Rubel. Representative Egbert. No.
• I am Representative Healy. I represent District 15. I am Representative Healy.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

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• One of my most memorable times in that committee was when I had Representative Rick West and Representative
• Representative Clinton, you're recognized for a question on the bill. Thank you, Representative.
• Representative, oh, waves. Leader lost on waves.
• Representative, page 37, line 6 through 13.
• Representative Lepak now was adopting the JCR.

Bills: SB1365 , SB2139 , SB1595 , SB1303 , SB2180 , SB2072 , SB1772 , SB1209 , SB137 , SB1944 , SB372 , SB1636 , SB1256 , SB1827 , SB2104 , SB1226 , SB1876 , SB1966 , SB80 , SB1148 , SB1147 , SB1149 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1164 , SB1159 , SB1165 , SB1174 , SB1156 , SB1158 , SB1163 , SB1175 , SB1176 , SB1166 , SB1167 , SB1157 , SB1146 , SB1481 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SCR20

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several gallery introductions, including the Oklahoma Elks Lodge Association, Guthrie Day visitors, students from Sanger Ridge Elementary and Stillwater, and multiple honored guests and athletic teams. The chamber also heard a farewell speech from Representative Dale Kerbs reflecting on his 10 years in the House, his committee work, staff, family, and major policy changes during his tenure. A concurrent resolution recognizing the YMCA on its 175th anniversary was also adopted. The bulk of the meeting focused on a series of Senate bills carrying joint committee reports, many of them appropriations or retirement-related measures. The House passed bills providing COLAs or related benefit changes for judicial retirees (SB 1148), firefighters (SB 1147), police retirees (SB 1146), public employees (SB 1145), and teachers (SB 1144), along with a one-time stipend for a small group of retired police and firefighters who missed prior increases (SB 1149). Members asked questions about pension solvency, tiered COLA structures, and whether any bills reduced state contributions; the sponsors generally said the systems were stable or that future legislatures would retain oversight. The House also passed limits bills for the Health Care Authority (SB 1161), State Department of Health (SB 1162), Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (SB 1164), Department of Human Services (SB 1163), Public Safety (SB 1165), Agriculture (SB 1166), and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (SB 1175 and SB 1176). Several other measures were approved with little or no debate, including appropriations for remediation assistance (SB 1159), a Pardon and Parole Board pay increase (SB 1156), funding for the Office of Juvenile Affairs to ensure juveniles receive prescribed medication (SB 1158), a new OSBI cybercrimes and fraud unit (SB 1157), and OMES provisions for Pay for Success and a public contract-spending database (SB 1167). The House also passed a school bill adding 20 minutes of recess for K-5 students, with members joking about recess for legislators as well. Most bills passed with strong bipartisan margins, and several emergency clauses were adopted by the required two-thirds vote. The House then recalled HB 1933 from engrossing and enrolling and adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026.

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• Representative Santos votes aye. Representative Scott votes aye. Representative Springer votes aye.
• Representative Fosse? Representative Scott votes aye. Representative Springer votes aye.
• Representative Walen votes aye. Representative Wiley votes aye. Representative Zahn votes aye.
• Representative Ramel. Representative Ramel votes aye. Representative Santos votes aye. Scott.
• Representative Scott votes aye. Representative Springer votes aye. Representative Walen votes aye.

Summary: House Finance met in executive session on March 2 and reviewed a series of tax and property-tax bills. Staff described measures including removing acreage limits for nonprofit public assembly hall property tax exemptions (ESSB 5252), extending timber tax distributions to certain school districts (SB 5994), expanding housing-related local sales tax uses (SB 6027), updating Department of Revenue tax administration provisions (ESSB 6113), consolidating the state property tax levy and expanding senior/disabled exemptions (ESSB 6162), extending disaster-related property tax relief (SB 6343), rolling back 2025 estate tax changes (SB 6347), adding tribes to the Conservation Futures Program (SB 6097), and extending a hazardous substance tax exemption for agricultural crop protection products (SB 6244). Members also discussed several amendments, including changes to rental assistance, library and school tax treatment, veterans’ income definitions and application assistance, estate-tax exemption and CPI language, and reporting requirements for conservation futures land acquisitions. The committee adopted some amendments and rejected others. HRA 440 was adopted to allow rental assistance as an eligible use of the local sales tax revenue for all jurisdictions rather than only Snohomish County. On ESSB 6113, the committee adopted the striking amendment H-3718.2 but rejected amendments to exempt investigative services, live presentations for schools and nonprofits, and library-related exemptions. On ESSB 6162, amendments to modernize veterans’ benefit language, require DOR application assistance, and lower the levy rate were all rejected. On SB 6347, the committee adopted an amendment restoring the estate tax exclusion amount to 2.193 million and changing the CPI reference, while the broader bill was later reported out as amended. On SB 6097, an amendment requiring county reporting on conservation futures acquisitions was rejected. The committee then voted to report several bills out with do pass recommendations: ESSB 5252, SB 5994, ESSB 6027 as amended, ESSB 6113 as amended, ESSB 6162, SB 6343, SB 6097, and SB 6244. SB 6347 was reported out with a do pass as amended recommendation after the adopted amendment. Members generally framed the bills as providing tax relief, clarifying tax administration, supporting housing and schools, or extending existing exemptions, while some members raised concerns about fiscal impact, tax burden shifts, and the need for more accountability or broader policy changes. The meeting concluded with thanks to staff and adjournment.

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• Representative Scott? Yes. Representative Palmer? No. Representative Holtzclaw?
• Representative Alfieri? Representative Crane 12? Representative Boyle? Representative Dygert? No.
• Representative Mickelsen? No. Representative Pohanka? No. Representative Church?
• Representative Scott? No. Representative Palmer? Representative Holtzclaw? No.
• Representative Pohanka? Yes. Representative Bingham? Yes. Representative Church?

Committee: House State Affairs

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• Representative?
• Representative?
• Representative?
• Thank you, Representative. Thank you, Representative.
• Representative. Thank you, Madam Chair, Representative Kaler.

Committee: House Local Government

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• Representative Cornilles? Yes. Representative Erickson? Representative Skaug? Yes.
• Representative Weber? Yes. Representative Alfieri? Yes. Representative Ehardt? Yes.
• Representative Alfieri? Yes. Representative Cheatum? Yes. Representative Hawkins? Yes.
• Representative Price? Yes. Representative Cayler? Yes. Representative Rasor? Yes.
• Representative Wheeler? Yes. Representative Wheeler? Yes. Representative Birch? Nay.

Committee: House Local Government

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• Representative Bojanowski is here. Representative Bridges. Representative Brown is here.
• Representative Decker is here. Representative Fleming. Representative Freeland is here.
• Representative Fugate. Representative Gentry is here. Representative Hart.
• Representative Riley. Representative Stevenson. Representative Thomas is here.
• Chair Petrie. representative Riley representative representative Riley representative Stevenson<00:03

Summary: The committee met in special session and took up House Bill 13, a brief measure related to flood relief and tax filing issues. Representative Bojanowski explained that the bill would align Kentucky’s Department of Revenue with the federal deadline for 2024 income tax returns, allowing affected taxpayers and businesses in the FEMA-declared disaster area to extend filing and payment deadlines without penalties, with emergency provisions waiving certain impositions and penalties. The committee adopted PHS 1 to House Bill 13, then voted on the bill as amended. After no further questions, the roll call resulted in 16 yes votes and 0 no votes, and the bill passed favorably. The committee also considered and adopted a title amendment by motion and second.

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• Representative Scott, yes. Representative Ehart? Representative Erickson? No.
• Representative Hill? Representative Hostetler? Yes. Representative Pohanka? No.
• Representative Ehart. Representative Erickson. Representative Garner. Yes. Representative Handy.
• Representative Ehart. Representative Erichson. No. Representative Garner. No. Representative Handy.
• Representative Ehart. Representative Erichson. No. Representative Garner. No. Representative Handy.

Committee: House Judiciary, Rules and Administration

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• Thank you very much, Representative Lehan. Representative Pettigrew, then Representative Brown.
• Thank you very much, Representative Vincent, Representative Duncan, then Representative Sariñana.
• Edda, Representative Dow, then Representative Herndon, then Representative Sondon.
• Representative Edda, Representative Dow, then Representative of Herndon, then Representative Sondon.
• Chair and Representative... And Representative...

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

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• Numbers those debating in favor of the measure: Representative Turner, Representative Olsen, Protem,
• Please recognize Representative Turner to represent House Bill 3767. Click will read.
• Representative.
• Representative Rowe, care to vote?
• Please recognize Representative Deck for a motion. Representative Deck, you're recognized.

Bills: HR1036 , HB2975 , HB3026 , HB3297 , HB2981 , HB2978 , HB4144 , HB1322 , HB1818 , HB3194 , HB3767 , HB3342 , HB3344 , HB4170 , HB3287 , HB3288 , HB4454 , HB3264 , HB3266 , HB3268 , HB4095 , HB4115 , HB4316 , HB3530 , HB3428 , HB4272 , HB4273 , HB4274 , HB3405 , HB3406 , HB3467 , HB3469 , HB3931

Keywords: Bob Wills, Western Swing, Cain's Ballroom, Oklahoma music history, country music, rock and roll, folk jazz blues, Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma Film and Music Office, Oklahoma Historical Society, OKPOP Museum, commemorative resolution, day at the Capitol, musician recognition, heritage celebration, Tulsa, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, agriculture

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• Representative Abeyta? Here. Representative Chavez? Here. Representative Hall? Here.
• Representative Chavez? Yes. Representative Hall? Thank you. Yes. Representative Chavez? Yes.
• Representative Abeyta? Yes. Representative Chavez? No. Representative Hall? Yes.
• Representative Chavez? No. Representative Hall? Representative Hochman-Vigil? Yes.
• Representative Abeyta, yes. Representative Chavez, yes. Representative Hall, yes.

Bills: HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

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• Representative Santos votes aye. Representative Scott votes aye. Representative Springer votes aye.
• Representative Walen votes aye. Representative Wiley votes aye. Representative Zahn votes aye.
• Representative Ramel. Representative Ramel votes aye. Representative Santos votes aye. Scott.
• Representative Springer votes aye. Representative Walen votes aye. Representative Wylie votes aye.
• Representative Walen votes aye. Representative Wylie votes aye. Representative Zahn votes aye.

Bills: SB5994 , SB6244

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: timber tax, school funding, levy failure, tax distribution, education funding, tax exemption, agriculture, hazardous substances, crop protection, warehousing

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• Representative Rogers. Is Representative Rogers in here? Mr. Cook, please read. Mr.
• Representative Init, for what purpose? Representative Jones has left the well.
• Representative Dalby. Representative Dalby, thank you.
• Representative Hogan? Representative Hogan? For what purpose?
• Representative Herron, would you like to close for your bill? Representative.

Committee: All BOYS STATE

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• Representative Block. Present. Representative Lord. Here. Representative Romero. Here.
• Representative Locke. No. Representative Lord. No. Representative Romero?
• Representative Block. Yes. Representative Lord. Yes. Representative Romero. Yep.
• Representative Lord. Yes. Representative Romero. Yeah. Representative Thompson. No.
• Representative Block. Yes. Representative Lord. Yes. Representative Romero. Yes.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 25, which would prohibit a juvenile who committed a firearm-related delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult from legally owning or possessing a firearm for 10 years after disposition. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to address serious youth gun violence without lengthening juvenile sentences or unsealing records, and they emphasized that the substitute language was meant to clarify, not change, the bill’s intent. Support came from law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, CYFD, and business interests, while opponents including the Public Defender, ACLU, and criminal defense advocates argued it conflicts with juvenile-code principles, creates civil disabilities based on juvenile conduct, and could raise Second Amendment and sealing-record concerns. Members raised extensive questions about how the NICS background-check process would work, what offenses would qualify, whether the measure would apply retroactively, and how sealed juvenile records and pardons would be handled. After discussion, the committee adopted the committee substitute, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided; members discussed possibly working on the language further in Judiciary or tabling it. The committee then took up House Bill 15, the Medical Injury and Collaborative Resolution Act, described by the sponsor as New Mexico’s version of a candor law. The bill would create a protected adverse outcome conference process allowing patients and providers to discuss medical injuries or undesirable outcomes outside of court, with the goal of improving communication, giving patients answers, and reducing litigation. A family medicine doctor and a trial lawyer testified in support, saying patients often want explanations more than money and that open conversations can sometimes resolve disputes early. Public commenters also supported the concept, though one noted concerns about how pro se litigants would fit into the process. Committee questions focused on how the bill would define injury, how confidentiality would be enforced, whether statements could be used in court, who would pay for the process, and how it would interact with existing malpractice procedures. The sponsors said the conference would be voluntary, not require an apology, and would be protected by evidentiary rules; if protected statements were introduced at trial, they said remedies such as mistrial could apply. The discussion continued into procedural details, but no final action on HB 15 appears in the provided portion.

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• Representative Boggs, you are recognized. Representative Boggs, you are recognized. "That's all?
• Representatives Bosley, Billington. Representative Bosley, Billington, aye. Boggs. Boykin. Aye.
• Representative Bosley, Billington. Vice Chair Mayhew. Representatives Bosley, Billington, aye.
• Representative Bosley, Billington. Thank you. Representative Bosley, Billington, aye. Boggs.
• Representative Mayhew? Representative Bosley? Billington? Aye. Boggs? Boykin? No. Fowler? Aye.

Committee: House Rules - Legislative

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• Representative, you're now recognized to present. Representative, you're now recognized to present.
• Representative Shriver. Representative Shriver with the question. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Representative Blancett with the question. I'm just curious, Representative, thank you, Mr.
• Representative, with 25 aye and 0 nay, I'd like to congratulate you and Representative May.
• Representative Newton. Clear the vote.

Bills: HB4030 , HB4031 , HB4032 , HB4033 , HB4034 , HB4035 , HB4036 , HB4037 , HB4038 , HB4039 , HB4040 , HB4041 , HB4042 , HB4043 , HB4044 , HB4045 , HB4046 , HB4047 , HB4048 , HB4049 , HB4050 , HB4051 , HB4052 , HB4053 , HB4054 , HB4056 , HB4057 , HB4065 , HB4067 , HB4071 , HB4072 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SB1146 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1149 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1158 , SB1159 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1163 , SB1164 , SB1165 , SB1166 , SB1167 , SB1174 , SB1175 , SB1176 , HB4030 , HB4031 , HB4032 , HB4033 , HB4034 , HB4035 , HB4036 , HB4037 , HB4038 , HB4039 , HB4040 , HB4041 , HB4042 , HB4043 , HB4044 , HB4045 , HB4046 , HB4047 , HB4048 , HB4049 , HB4050 , HB4051 , HB4052 , HB4053 , HB4054 , HB4056 , HB4057 , HB4065 , HB4067 , HB4071 , HB4072 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SB1146 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1149 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1158 , SB1159 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1163 , SB1164 , SB1165 , SB1166 , SB1167 , SB1174 , SB1175 , SB1176

Committee: House Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: education funding, budget appropriations, public schools, teachers' retirement, early childhood education, aeronautics, infrastructure, funding, sustainability, Oklahoma, mining, operator fees, coal production, noncoal mining, department of mines, revenue, state budget, budgetary reform, financial legislation, fiscal accountability

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• Representative.
• Representatives Bruce and Representative Green.
• Representatives Bruce and Representative Green.
• Representative Crane. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Representative Green or Representative Bruce.
• Thank you, Representative. Representative Crane, thank you.

Committee: House Business

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• . >> Representative Freeland >> here. >> Representative Hale >> present. >> Representative Hart >> here
• . >> Representative Holloway >> here. >> Representative Kim King >> present. >> Representative Cook >
• > here. >> Representative Maseron >> here. >> Representative McFersonen >> here. >> Representative Moore
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Committee: House Agriculture

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• Representative Lovett? No. Representative Gray? No. Representative Raymond? No.
• Representative Rice? Yes. Representative Pearson? Representative McMahon? Yes.
• Representative Sheer. Representative Gregg? Yes. Representative Raymond? Yes.
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• Representative Greg? Representative Raymond? Representative Georges. Yes. Representative Malone.

Committee: House Children and Family Law

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