Transcript Highlights:

• And so, given that, we're going to defer this measure indefinitely and let the Senate bill be the vehicle
• </c><00:03:04.239><c> for</c><00:03:04.480><c> this</c> Senate bill be the vehicle for this Senate bill
• be the vehicle for this discussion.<00:03:05.920><c> Next</c><00:03:06.239><c> up</c><00:03:06.400><
• And so the average person be able to use this as a vehicle for that.
• That's a really as a vehicle for that.

Bills: HB1577 , HB1870

Committee: Senate Government Operations

Keywords: Smart911, 911, 911 Board, emergency response, public safety answering point, PSAP, next-generation 911, NG911, dispatch, dispatcher, emergency profile, safety profile, medical information, disability access, access needs, functional needs, kupuna, aging, developmental disabilities, communication access

Summary: The committee reconvened on March 19, 2026, for decision-making on measures heard earlier in the week. It first took up HB 812 on agriculture, agreeing to move it forward with amendments and a Senate draft, and then HB 2388 on public notice, which was also passed with amendments after concerns about transparency and the need for local newspaper notice on Maui were discussed. HB 1414 on procurement and HB 2469 on a regular session review working group were both deferred to March 24 for further work with the author, while HB 322 on voter registration was deferred indefinitely in favor of a Senate vehicle. The committee then heard HB 1577, which would create a statewide emergency safety profile system pilot program and working group for 911. Testimony from disability advocates, emergency medical services, and others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing benefits for people without smartphones, better sharing of medical and emergency information, and improved response in the field. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the 911 Board already had the authority to implement the system without legislation, and the bill was not immediately acted on in the portion of the transcript provided. The final major item was HB 1870 on protected community locations. Testimony in support came from the University of Hawaii, the Legal Clinic, immigrant-rights groups, public health advocates, and many individuals, while the Department of Education supported the measure but requested clarity on federal compliance and raised concerns about a 1,000-foot perimeter beyond campus. Supporters said the bill would protect sensitive locations and help immigrant families feel safe accessing schools, health care, and other services. No final vote on HB 1870 is shown in the transcript excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 107 by Representative Givens, regarding license plates, is referred to the Judiciary Committee
• plates is referred to regarding license plates is referred to the<00:29:39.520><c> judiciary</c><00:
• On page 23, House Bill 66 by Representative Tilman regarding motor vehicles.
• On page 23 of the calendar, House Bill 66 by Representative Tilman regarding motor vehicles.
• On page 23 of the calendar, House Bill 66 by Representative Tilman regarding motor vehicles. >> Senator

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum present, then adopted the previous day’s journal and excused absent senators. The chamber recognized visiting members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and adopted a Senate resolution designating February 10, 2026, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the Alabama State Capitol. Senators offered remarks praising the fraternity’s service, civic outreach, and historical significance, and the House later sent over a matching resolution, which the Senate adopted. The Senate also heard a Black History Month presentation highlighting Benjamin Banneker, Dr. Charles Drew, Ralph Bunche, and Carter G. Woodson. The Senate then processed a large number of House messages and confirmations. House bills and resolutions were referred to committees, including measures on juvenile offenders, administrative rules, state income tax, local legislation, ad valorem tax, multi-member boards, license plates, criminal procedure, and food banks. The Senate confirmed several appointments, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, Mike Suo to the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees, and Christy Andrews to the Alabama Securities Commission, each by roll call with no opposition. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted numerous commemorative and honorary resolutions, including observances for National Blood Donor Month, Diabetes Month, Booker T. Washington Day, the Alabama Community College Football Study Commission, and recognitions for individuals and organizations such as the Baldwin County Fair, Sheriff Derek Cunningham, William Riley Hawkins Jr., and Clifford Ray Miller. Senator Barfoot’s resolution urging federal funding for the state logging efficiency grant fund was adopted after adding all senators as co-sponsors, and a resolution honoring Sheriff Derek Cunningham was read at length and adopted. The Senate also adopted the Rules Committee’s special order calendar for the next legislative day, which prioritized several bills on libraries, taxation, retired state employees, municipalities, transportation, coal-impacted communities, income tax, the Alabama Space Authority, cosmetology and barbering, security, entertainment incentives, and health. In local legislation, the Senate passed several local bills, including measures for Mobile County, class 2 municipalities, public transportation, Jefferson County, and the town of Morris.

Transcript Highlights:

• proposed is not just the state fixing the deficit for that one school, but creating a perpetual funding vehicle
• Have you assessed other vehicles or other ways to make this one school whole rather than creating an
• My question is, do you know of other vehicles and other means that, instead of creating a perpetual funding
• for $300 million plus state purchases, to make schools whole, other Vehicles to deal with this one situation
• I'd be glad to visit with the House author and see if there are other vehicles that we can put in this

Bills: HB3044 , HB3465 , HB3625 , HB3704 , HB3759 , HB3920 , HB3972 , HB4191 , HB4311 , HB4426

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: veterans, tax refund, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, capital improvement, donations, Oklahoma Emission Reduction, incentive, taxation, environment, revenue, investment, school funds, treasurer, education funding, financial policy, income tax, scholarship, tax credit, Oklahoma Tax Commission, school funding

Transcript Highlights:

• I believe it is more people are subscribing, but also as we're getting more used electric vehicles and
• hybrids on the used market, that means there's more vehicles for those individuals to purchase.
• Before the program, there were just a very limited number of those vehicles on the used market.
• Let's say a person who's expected to get the credit is unable to purchase a vehicle and that money would
• Let's say a person who's expected to get the credit is unable to purchase a vehicle and that money would

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee held an informational hearing on SB 100/AB 100, the early action budget bills, with a focus on Medi-Cal funding, wildfire recovery, and several smaller budget adjustments. The Department of Finance explained that the bill would add $2.8 billion General Fund and $8.3 billion federal funds for Medi-Cal, along with other items including wildfire-related local assistance for Los Angeles County, property tax backfills for fire-damaged local agencies, Cal OES wildfire monitoring authority, nonprofit security grants, the Property Tax Postponement Fund, FARMER and Clean Cars for All funding, foster family home insurance claims, Proposition 98 technical assistance for LA wildfire-impacted schools, teacher credentialing authority, and Proposition 4 climate bond appropriations for wildfire and forest resilience projects. Much of the member discussion centered on rising Medi-Cal costs, the recent $3.4 billion cash-flow loan, and whether the new appropriation would cover payments through June. Finance said the new funds were for program costs and cash flow, not repayment of the loan, and that no additional loan authority remained. Members also debated the causes of higher Medi-Cal spending, including expanded eligibility, higher enrollment, pharmacy costs, and federal policy changes. The LAO noted that forecasting errors are not unusual but that current revisions are somewhat higher than typical, though not unprecedented. Several members emphasized that Medi-Cal supports access to care and hospital stability, while others raised concerns about sustainability and future federal cuts. Public commenters largely supported the bill, especially the Medi-Cal funding and wildfire-related provisions. Health and labor advocates argued that the program is functioning as intended by covering more low-income Californians and preventing uncompensated care. Representatives of special districts and the Altadena Library District supported the property tax backfill provisions tied to the Eaton fire. The hearing ended without a vote, with the chair noting that the committee would adjourn for floor session and that the Assembly would vote on one of the early action bills later that morning.

Transcript Highlights:

• It's tax-exempted on zero-emission vehicle refueling equipment.
• Senate Bill 1424 will allow zero-emission vehicle fueling equipment, including charging and hydrogen
• these vehicles.
• these vehicles.
• It's a zero-emission vehicle proposal, and we love the concept.

Committee: Senate Environmental Quality

Summary: The committee heard presentations on several energy, environmental, and consumer protection bills while operating at times without a quorum. Senator McNerney presented SB 925, which would direct the California Energy Commission to develop a statewide roadmap for fusion energy, and SB 1350, which would expand the use of green hydrogen in the power sector by allowing renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using hydrogen. Supporters said both bills would help California maintain leadership in emerging clean-energy industries, attract investment, and create jobs. Opponents of SB 1350 raised concerns about greenwashing, resource shuffling, and increased NOx emissions from hydrogen combustion, while supporters said committee amendments added guardrails against those outcomes. Senator Ashby presented SB 1010, a manufacturer-funded extended producer responsibility program for refrigerants in appliances; supporters said it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve recovery, while opponents argued existing laws already regulate refrigerants and that the bill could raise costs and disrupt recycling markets. Senator Grayson presented SB 1145 to streamline CEQA and federal reuse procedures for qualifying projects in the Concord Reuse Project Area, which supporters said would help deliver long-planned housing, jobs, and open space, while one housing group sought stronger affordable-housing guarantees. Senator Cabaldon presented SB 1341, which would give CalRecycle authority to reduce processing fees for wine and spirits bag-in-a-box containers when fee collections exceed program needs; supporters said the current fee increase was abrupt and excessive, while opponents warned against giving the agency too much discretion. Senator Padilla presented SGR 13, urging the U.S. to secure enforceable commitments to eliminate transboundary sewage pollution in the Tijuana and New River watersheds during the 2026 USMCA review, and SB 1033, which would require testing and disclosure of heavy metals in protein products; SGR 13 drew strong support from border and environmental justice advocates, while SB 1033 drew support from consumer and health groups and opposition from industry groups concerned about labeling burdens and scope. Senator Caballero presented SB 1183, requiring a state study of the environmental, land-use, and economic impacts of industrial solar in the Central Valley; farm and land-use advocates supported the bill, while solar industry groups opposed unless amended, saying it should better reflect solar’s benefits and existing state analysis. After testimony, the committee took roll and adopted several measures on a 4-0 or 3-0 basis, with bills including SJR 13, SB 925, SB 1350, SB 1145, SB 1341, SB 1033, and SB 1010 advanced on call to Appropriations or, in the case of SB 1010, already voted with a 3-1 result before being held on call.

Transcript Highlights:

• "Solar-charged batteries, electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps, and other customer devices are networked
• , enabling software... ...including energy efficiency, solar, wind, energy storage, electric vehicles
• I'm here to present AB 2543, a bill that was strengthening emergency preparedness in the electric vehicle
• Kai Klausen, on behalf of the Electric Vehicle Charging Association, similarly to Tesla, we have voiced
• to remain reliable during emergencies and natural disasters, as we will have more electric vehicles

Committee: House Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Over time, Minnesota has successfully reduced deaths from motor vehicle crashes, tobacco use, and opioid
• successfully reduced deaths<00:09:11.600><c> from</c><00:09:11.760><c> motor</c><00:09:12.080><c> vehicle
• </c><00:09:12.560><c> crashes,</c> deaths from motor vehicle crashes, deaths from motor vehicle crashes
• </c> health challenges, from motor vehicle health challenges, from motor vehicle safety<00:12:03.760>
• Um, as was mentioned, tobacco, seat belts, motor vehicle crash, substance use disorder, those are all

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Mandating smart guns would be like mandating that the only vehicle available for purchase in America
• Mandating smart guns would be like mandating that the only vehicle available for purchase in America
• Well, we mandate that every vehicle in the United States has seat belts. We mandate that.
• We mandate that every vehicle in the United States has seat belts.
• We mandate that every vehicle in the United States has emission controls.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission met for its fourth hearing on emerging firearm technology, focused on personalized firearms and related privacy issues. Co-chairs noted the commission’s charge to study personalized firearm incentives, risks from digital manufacturing codes and AI, and the costs of requiring personalized firearm and microstamp technologies, and said the report deadline is being extended to July 31. They also announced the next public hearing for April 17 at 11:00 a.m., limited to Massachusetts residents. The first witness, Kai Kloepfer of Biofire, described the company’s personalized 9mm smart gun and argued it is designed to prevent unauthorized use through biometric authentication, local encrypted data storage, no wireless connectivity, and automatic disarming when released. He said Biofire opposes any mandate requiring personalized firearms, calling such mandates a de facto gun ban that would stifle innovation, limit consumer choice, and burden a still-developing market. He said the company has a patent portfolio, has received thousands of pre-orders, is shipping in all 50 states, and is approved for sale in Massachusetts; he also said the gun costs about $1,500, is currently sold online, and is intended mainly for home defense. Members questioned him about sales, manufacturing, battery life, repairability, transfer of ownership, possible expansion to other firearms, and whether microstamping could be incorporated. A Massachusetts firearms roster official, Michaela Dunn, explained the state’s testing and approval process for handguns and confirmed that the Biofire firearm is now on the Massachusetts roster and commercially available for retail sale in the state. Kate Crockford of the ACLU of Massachusetts testified only on facial recognition, warning that commercially available systems show significant demographic bias and that Massachusetts lacks comprehensive biometric privacy protections. She urged passage of pending data privacy and biometric privacy bills, including the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act and related measures, before any broader use of biometric verification in firearm laws. Commissioners discussed privacy concerns, and Biofire said its system is zero-knowledge and would likely comply with stronger biometric privacy laws. No votes were taken and no formal action was reported beyond the scheduling announcement and the extension effort.

Transcript Highlights:

• EVERYBODY NEEDS MOBILE COMMAND VEHICLES, THEY IMMEDIATELY OUTGROW THEIR EEOC OR ON-SITE INCIDENT CAPABILITIES
• SO THEY ASK FOR COMMAND VEHICLES.
• THESE ARE ELECTRIC VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING VEHICLES. THIS IS THE AGE OF 14 CARS.
• THESE PRIVATE COMPANIES WITH THE VEHICLES AND OPERATORS ARE HAVING AN IDEA OF THE INITIAL SERVICE THEY
• ONE OF THE THINGS THAT IS LACKING IN THE UNITED STATES IS A PLACE TO TEST AND RESEARCH THESE VEHICLES

Transcript Highlights:

• also expanding and evolving around supplying things in the renewable energy space, such as electric vehicles
• Our most recent traffic counts along this road have been 800 vehicles a day. And I did...
• However, restoring and reopening the bridge to vehicle traffic would once again provide safe passage,
• They're overweight; all the vehicles on it would have, you know, technically over 10,000 pounds, so it
• I think there's at least three vehicle bills for us.

Bills: HF2418 , HF1666 , HF232 , HF344 , HF402 , HF431 , HF468 , HF547 , HF583 , HF1476 , HF1711 , HF2787 , HF2788 , HF3207

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

Transcript Highlights:

• Baker, and a midwifery license program along with an increase of MA rates for birth centers.
• We're providing a pathway for internationally trained doctors to gain their licenses to practice.
• Rep Coulter has been working really hard on some licensing. and innovation.
• I'm looking at electronics, internal components, and kids' recreational vehicles that I don't think folks
• Veterans hunting and fishing licenses: that fee will be reduced to $5 for anyone with a service-connected

Transcript Highlights:

• I was fortunate that the clinic and the licensed physicians were equipped to give me the transfusion
• I've been licensed to practice law for over 20 years in the state of Texas.
• I am an attorney and a licensed mental health therapist who specializes in trauma-informed care.
• This bill applies to government websites, social media accounts, and police vehicles.
• I am here testifying in favor of House Bill 229 as a license...

Bills: HB229 , HB229 , HB3990 , HB5082 , HB5510

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district

Transcript Highlights:

• I've been a licensed shorthand reporter for 29 years, and in July of last year, I became duly licensed
• Our licenses require that we create and certify 100% accurate transcripts.
• Which is more reporters than have been licensed in the past five years in its entirety.
• We were looking at one of the best vehicles for how we keep this as non-political a role as possible,
• I'm a licensed judge for both the American Bantam Association and the American Poultry Association.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

Transcript Highlights:

• So the range, as Spartan as it is because it is ours, allows us to start in vehicles, to shoot from vehicles
• </c> is ours allows us to start in vehicles is ours allows us to start in vehicles to<00:10:13.680><c
• ><c> situations</c> to shoot from vehicles in situations to shoot from vehicles in situations where<00
• </c> um utilize vehicles in and out of them. um utilize vehicles in and out of them.
• Uh there's one back vehicle in there.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on proposed improvements to the New Hampshire State Police gun range and training facility. Commissioner Robert Quinn and Major Brendan Davy said the range is used for realistic, scenario-based training that cannot be replicated at a standard static range, including movement, use of cover, vehicle-based drills, elevation, and training under elevated heart rates and stress. They said the facility is important not only for state troopers but also for local and federal partners, and that it is used regularly for qualifications, requalification, and special unit training. Members asked about specific limitations and costs. Major Davy said the PSTC range is handgun-caliber only because the backstop is not rifle-rated, and local law enforcement can use the State Police range for qualification. Representative Kazinski questioned the size and cost of the project, and Public Works Director Theodore Copper then explained the estimate: $1.5 million for building and site work, plus soft costs, utilities, design, and inflation, bringing the total to $2.3 million. He said the proposed facility would include office space, two classrooms, restrooms, and heating and air conditioning, and that the estimate was reasonable. The committee also heard from Milford School District Superintendent Christy Misho in support of CTE funding. She said Milford has been working for years to secure support for an applied technology center renovation, that prior local bond efforts fell short of the required threshold, and that the district now plans a CTE-only local bond of about $4 million while seeking $10 million from the state. She argued the investment is needed to modernize outdated equipment and support workforce training, and said the district remains committed to the project. In work session action, the committee corrected a prior vote on the Pease Development Authority warehouse removal and replacement project, increasing the amount by $353,300 to $1,973,300 and raising the agency subtotal to $4,155,300. The committee also approved adding two Community College System items: $500,000 for an energy management system and $1.3 million for critical maintenance, for a total addition of $1.8 million. No objections were raised to these motions.

Transcript Highlights:

• California Labor and Workforce Development Agency to work with the County of Riverside to make electric vehicle
• , we are a prime location to make sure that all facets of manufacturing of EVs, whether it's the vehicles
• themselves or the batteries... ...of manufacturing of EVs, whether it's the vehicles themselves or the

Summary: The Assembly Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee met to hear two bills. The main item discussed was AB 72 by Dr. Jackson, which would direct the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency to work with Riverside County to expand access to electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and related education in the Inland Empire. The author argued the region is well positioned for EV manufacturing because of its growing population, nearby higher education and technical training institutions, and local lithium resources, and said the bill would help keep residents closer to home for livable-wage jobs. Committee members expressed support for the goal of creating local jobs and reducing long commutes, and there was no opposition testimony in the room. The committee also considered AB 685 on the consent calendar, which was moved with a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. After quorum was established and roll was called, both AB 685 and AB 72 were approved. AB 72 passed the committee on a 7-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations. The hearing then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Section 28-5-233 relating to commercial driver's licenses.
• A driver's license is going to cut down on the restrictions.
• You know, she already had her license. She was already a licensed driver.
• I'll get him his license, and he doesn't push me for it.
• He's still learning, and I want him to have his license. He'll get it when he's ready.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• anybody have any comments or licenses anybody have any comments or questions<01:44:51.040><c> about<
• </c><03:50:36.680><c> to</c><03:50:37.080><c> to</c><03:50:37.279><c> help</c> this as a vehicle to to
• help this as a vehicle to to help municipalities<03:50:38.279><c> especially</c><03:50:38.760><c> those
• One way to do that is don't license a new permit to a private operator who is on record to say that 50%
• a new permit to a private license a new permit to a private operator<05:01:33.520><c> who</c><05:01:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Environment and Agriculture Committee held a hearing on HB 566, which would require permit applications for new landfills to include a detailed leachate management plan. The bill sponsor said the measure was prompted by recent reporting on leachate problems at New Hampshire landfills, including alleged violations at a Bethlehem facility and deficiencies at other sites, and argued the bill is meant to improve public health protections without dictating specific treatment methods or hindering innovation. The sponsor also said the proposal was developed with input from the Department of Environmental Services (DES) and industry representatives, and that a forthcoming amendment would revise the bill’s language to better fit the permitting process. The sponsor explained that the amendment would move several requirements out of the contract section and into the planning section, change references such as “permit for construction” to “operating approval,” include landfill expansions, and remove language that could be read as requiring long-term contracts. Questions from members focused on whether the bill would create enforceable consequences if a plan is not followed, whether it would limit operators’ flexibility, and whether existing DES rules already cover the subject. The sponsor said enforcement details should be addressed by DES and emphasized that the bill would not lock operators into any particular contract or technology. The Business and Industry Association testified in opposition to the bill as introduced, saying it appeared unnecessary because DES already regulates leachate through existing rules, including Env 806.53, and has authority to update those rules as technology changes. The witness argued that putting the requirements into statute could freeze the regulatory framework, create conflicts with future rulemaking, and make it harder for DES to respond quickly to new treatment methods or operational issues. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.

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• ended off-site warehouse leases that the agency had carried for years, and then we've assigned fleet vehicles
• ended off-site warehouse leases that the agency had carried for years, and then we've assigned fleet vehicles
• We do plan to use that as a vehicle to also make sure that every county in this state has a hazard mitigation
• actually... ...professionally done the plan to do a true risk assessment and again try to use that as a vehicle

Summary: The committee heard a budget presentation from Emergency Management Director Annie Verst for the General Government appropriations budget. She described the agency’s core role as coordinating disaster response, recovery, preparedness, and mitigation, emphasizing that local governments lead initial response while the state supports recovery and resource coordination. Verst highlighted recent activity including wildfire-related declarations, $83 million in public assistance payouts, use of the new state disaster revolving fund, implementation of an Oklahoma resilient recovery strategy, and restructuring efforts that repurposed positions toward regional coordination and reduced administrative overhead. A major focus of the presentation was uncertainty around federal funding. Verst said FEMA programs and obligations have been delayed or canceled in some cases, including hazard mitigation assistance and disaster case management, and that the agency is seeking state support to cover possible gaps. She outlined requests for a $3.7 million federal funding loss contingency, $1 million for updating the state hazard mitigation plan, $3.8 million for the state emergency fund and 12.5% public assistance obligations, and $800,000 for anticipated other needs/temporary sheltering cost share. She also explained that most of the agency’s large revolving and pass-through balances cannot be used for operating costs. Members questioned her about Oklahoma Task Force One, including whether it is funded by OEM and whether the agency is shifting toward response rather than mitigation. Verst said Task Force One is used when local capacity is exceeded, that out-of-state deployments are reimbursed, and that the agency sees its role as coordination and recovery rather than replacing local response. She also explained the revolving fund for disaster advances, the timing of reimbursements, and the purpose of the hazard mitigation plan update. No votes or formal actions were taken, and the hearing concluded with thanks and adjournment.

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• The second one was on the definition of motor vehicle, and this also adds waterways.
• </c><01:06:48.480><c> If</c> right now when you rent a a vehicle.
• If right now when you rent a a vehicle.
• So, we're just saying motor vehicle.
• </c><01:30:20.480><c> rental</c> the uh hotels and uh vehicle rental the uh hotels and uh vehicle rental

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• and licensing, whatever.
• </c><01:11:44.560><c> and</c> certain things like motor vehicles and certain things like motor vehicles
• and licensing,<01:11:45.440><c> whatever.
• And it was uh they licensing, whatever.
• ><c> the</c><03:33:09.600><c> federal</c> Sebrook is licensed by the federal Sebrook is licensed by the

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1189, house, all