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• House Bill 4225 has been transferred back to Rules.
• House Bill 1245. House Bill 1245. You have an amendment. Yes, sir.
• Let's go to Representative Wolfley for House Bill 2193. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I see a PCS 3.
• The bill as amended. House Bill 2193 is a COLA for state retirement systems.
• Let's take up House Bill 2116 first. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I see a PCS-3.

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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• House Concurrent Resolution 33, House Bill 833, House Bill 724, House Bill 754, House Bill 707, House
• Question is, House Bill 766: shall the House pass the bill?
• Question is, House Bill 767: shall the House pass the bill?
• The rules are suspended and the House will have under consideration House Bill 800. Gentleman 3.
• bill: House Bill 608.

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• 9-9-0-0-0-3-0-3-9-0-3-7 and that completes the amendment.
• The 3% employee contribution rate is not changed by this bill.

Bills: S2500 , S2502 , S2504 , S7028 , S2506 , S2508 , S2510 , S2512 , S2514 , S2516 , S2518 , S0482 , S0678 , S0984 , S1016 , S1074 , S1706 , S7030

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Summary: The committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2026-2027 budget, SPB 2500, with chairs outlining major spending in K-12 education, higher education, health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/tourism/economic development, and agriculture/environment/general government. Highlights included a $115 billion overall budget, pay raises for state employees and public safety workers, major K-12 funding increases and enrollment supplements, higher education workforce and nursing investments, expanded Medicaid/KidCare and behavioral health funding, corrections and law enforcement operational funding, transportation and housing investments, and significant environmental and water quality spending. Members asked about civic education funding, declining enrollment, professor retention, APD waiver waitlists, cultural grant allocations, and other line items. Public testimony also addressed HIV/AIDS drug assistance funding and prison air conditioning. SPB 2500 was adopted as a committee bill after amendment consideration and a roll call vote. The committee then took up implementing and related budget bills, including SPB 2502 (implementing the General Appropriations Act), SPB 2504 (state employee bargaining placeholder), SB 7028 (Florida Retirement System contribution rates and related retirement changes), SPB 2506 (fuel tax distributions), SPB 2508 (state agency law enforcement radio system surcharge), SPB 2510 (termination of an unused court trust fund), SPB 2512 (new judgeships), SPB 2514 (K-12 conforming changes), SPB 2516 (higher education conforming changes), and SPB 2518 (health conforming changes). Most were explained as technical or conforming measures tied to the budget, and all were reported favorably as committee bills, with SB 7028 amended to direct a portion of increased contributions to disability and line-of-duty death benefits in the FRS investment plan. The committee also heard and passed several member bills, including CS for SB 1074 on rounding rules for cash transactions in a world without pennies, CS for SB 678 restoring the alcohol loss deduction framework for distributors, and SB 964 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention. SB 964 drew the most discussion, with questions about the one-year death-benefit window, the separate $25,000 cancer diagnosis payment, and whether the bill could create gaps in coverage for firefighters diagnosed or dying just outside the new time limits. Firefighter representatives testified in support, saying the bill would provide clearer protections for members and families. All of these measures were reported favorably.

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• I like the bill. I like the bill. Oh. Senator Rouson likes it, right? I like the bill.
• This slide represents the requested funding model outlined in House Bill 7089 and Senate Bill 2502.
• Even though House Bill 7089's funding model was not implemented, it's important to note that the funding
• This slide represents the requested funding model outlined in House Bill 7089 and Senate Bill 2502.
• And 3. Ideas for enhancements to the funding model that were applied per Senate Bill 2502.

Bills: S0042 , S0578 , S0624 , S7018

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first heard SB 624, which would codify DCF’s current practice of allowing batterers intervention programs to offer supplemental faith-based activities so long as participation is voluntary. The bill drew support from faith-based and family organizations, which argued it would restore access to effective rehabilitation options and remove discriminatory barriers. SB 624 was reported favorably after a roll call vote. The committee then heard SB 42, which would require child protective investigators and child protection teams to rely on qualified medical professionals when a child has a documented pre-existing diagnosis or when a parent requests an exam, and would require clearer notice to parents and custodians at the start of an investigation. Testimony overwhelmingly came from parents, advocates, and disability rights representatives describing cases in which medically complex children were allegedly misdiagnosed as abuse victims and families were separated unnecessarily. Members expressed sympathy and support, and SB 42 was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered CS/SB 578, creating an Alzheimer’s disease awareness initiative within the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, brain health education, research updates, and clinical trial awareness, with outreach focused on older adults and at-risk populations. An amendment was adopted to place the campaign within the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. A caregiver testified about the need for public education and early diagnosis, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also took up SPB 7018, a committee bill on child welfare that would extend the definition of “visitor” for foster homes to reduce repeated background checks, make the Step Into Success foster youth workforce pilot permanent and statewide, and create a program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to catalog best practices among community-based care lead agencies. The bill was approved as a committee bill and reported favorably. Finally, the Department of Children and Families presented its 2025-26 final funding methodology and rates report for community-based care. Members questioned the proposed tiered model, including insurance costs, risk corridors, prevention funding, performance measures, and regional funding disparities. No vote was taken on the presentation, but members discussed the possible need for follow-up legislation and additional stakeholder input.

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• House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1696 through House Bill 2576.
• 173 and 174, House committee substitute for House Bill 1696, House Bill 1867, House Bill 1812, House
• House can be substitute for House Bill 1696, House Bill 1867, House Bill 1812, House can be substitute
• for House Bill 3308, House can be substitute for House Bill 20272, House can be substitute for House
• House Bill 1749. House can be substitute for House Bill 26-402.

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• bill.
• This slide represents the requested funding model outlined in House Bill 7089 and Senate Bill 2502.
• Even though House Bill 7089's funding model was not implemented, it's important to note that the funding
• This slide represents the requested funding model outlined in House Bill 7089 and Senate Bill 2502.
• And 3. Ideas for enhancements to the funding model that were applied per Senate Bill 2502.

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

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• You are now recognized to present House Bill 3057. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Members, House Bill 3057 is a government efficiency and cleanup bill requested by Loft, who found that
• Committee members, House Bill 313 puts a prohibition on...
• Seeing none, declare the vote. 12 aye, 3 nay. With a 12-3 vote, we will report your bill out.
• Seeing none, declare the vote. 12-I-3, nay. With a 12-3 vote, we will report your bill out.

Bills: HB3057 , HB3130 , HB3310 , HB3314 , HB3985 , HB4113 , HB4486

Committee: House Government Oversight

Summary: The committee opened with prayer and then took up several bills, beginning with HB 3057, a government efficiency cleanup measure that removes more than 50 obsolete statutory report requirements. A member raised a concern that the bill might inadvertently remove language related to a child abuse response team, and the sponsor said that would be corrected before floor consideration. HB 3057 was then approved 14-0 and sent to the floor. Members then debated HB 313, which prohibits state funds from being used for gender reassignment surgeries. The sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used for such procedures, while opponents argued it goes beyond funding restrictions and could affect adults, referrals, private conversations, and medical judgment. Supporters framed it as protecting children and public funds. After debate, the bill passed 16-3. The committee also approved HB 4113, clarifying that people with felony convictions regain voting rights after completing incarceration, parole, supervision, and probation, and HB 3310, the Agency Accountability and Budget Transparency Act, both by 15-0 votes. The committee next considered HB 3314, a county-option marijuana public safety impact fee allowing a 15% tax on retail marijuana sales. Questions focused on the 5% petition threshold and who should initiate the tax request, and the sponsor said he was open to changes. The bill passed 12-3. Members then debated HB 3985, which would create a private cause of action against certain large municipalities, mainly in the two largest metro areas, for failing to enforce laws related to issues such as camping, loitering, and panhandling. Opponents said it intrudes on municipal home rule and could raise constitutional issues; supporters said it would encourage cities to enforce their own laws. It also passed 12-3. Finally, the committee approved HB 4486, authorizing a Gold Star Family Memorial Monument funded by the Woody Williams Foundation, after discussion about how it fits with existing veterans memorials at the Capitol. The bill passed 14-0. The chair announced the committee would meet again on Tuesday and then adjourned.

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• bill House File 387, Um we put in our bill House File 387, Blaine,<00:23:17.320><c> uh</c><00:23:17.840
• And the House doesn't have a bill yet.
• </c> House doesn't have a bill yet. House doesn't have a bill yet.
• I invite the members of the House to look at our bill. Mr.

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• Grayson, aye. 3-0. The vote is 3 to 0. The vote is three to zero. The bill is now on hold.
• I'd like to identify the bills: File Item 1, SB 1072, Housing Committee; File Item 5, SB 1165 by Caballero
• You're right about the stack: your insurance bill, utility bill.
• Current vote is 3-0. Chair voting aye. Senator Ashby, aye. The vote is 4-0. The bill is out.
• Current vote is 3-0. Chair voting aye. Senator Ashby, aye. The vote is 4-0. The bill is out.

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

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• House Bill 846, 825, 815, 1291, and Senate Bill 1227, as amended; House Bill 717, as amended; House Bill
• Bill 668 is amended, House Bill 750 is amended, House Bill 847, 848, 849, and Senate Bill 1273, 1274
• House Bill 825.
• Majority having voted in favor of House Bill 847, House Bill 847 has passed the House.
• Bill 681, House Bill 681's passed the House.

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• , which is now House Bill.
• Senate Bill 3, the secretary will read the caption. Senate Bill 3.
• I move final passage of Senate Bill 3.
• So that bill passed as House Bill; Senate Bill.
• Senator Bettencourt, this is very similar, as you said, to Senate Bill... House Bill 3. Was it 3?

Bills: SB8 , SB4 , SB43 , SB1 , SB2 , SB13 , SB6 , SB10 , SB16 , SB14 , SB3 , SB8 , SB4 , SB43 , SB1 , SB2 , SB13 , SB6 , SB10 , SB16 , SB14 , SB3

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• The chair hears none, and the motion is adopted. ...House Bill 3. The clerk will read the bill.
• Speaker and members, for the opportunity to lay out House Bill 3 today.
• House Bill 3 is just the first step in this process.
• There being 134 ayes, 1 nay, House Bill 3 is passed to engrossment.
• King to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. House Bill 3 creates interoperability. Show Mr.

Bills: HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB5 , HB20 , HB22 , HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB5 , HB20 , HB22

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• Welcome to the House of Representatives.
• Welcome to your House of Welcome to your House of Representatives. Representatives.
• </c> House of Representatives. House of Representatives. &gt;&gt; [applause] Representative Ilagan.
• Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules of the House in order to consider a certain Senate bill for
• bill</c><00:39:02.400><c> passes</c><00:39:02.960><c> third</c> Said bill said Senate bill passes third

Bills: HR209 , SB3131 , SB2494 , SB2447 , SB2727 , SB2145 , SB2143 , HR22 , HCR22 , HR97 , HCR105 , HR138 , HCR146 , HCR16 , HCR35 , HCR40 , HR3 , HCR4 , HR161 , HCR171 , HR109 , HCR117 , HR33 , HCR33 , HR141 , HCR149 , HR190 , HCR200 , HR193 , HCR203 , HR194 , HCR204 , HR196 , HCR206 , HR197 , HCR207 , HR191 , HCR201 , HR12 , HCR10 , HR148 , HCR157 , HR184 , HCR194 , HR195 , HCR205 , HR192 , HCR202 , HR173 , HCR183 , HR179 , HCR189 , HR181 , HCR191 , HR21 , HCR21 , HR23 , HCR24 , HR60 , HCR66 , HR113 , HCR121 , HR145 , HCR153 , HR74 , HCR82 , HR77 , HCR85 , HR90 , HCR98 , HR27 , HCR36 , HR165 , HCR175 , HR187 , HCR197 , HR5 , HCR6 , SB2054

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• You are recognized to present CS for House Bill 1461. Good morning.
• And the bill requires Dbpr in Dacs to conduct certain studies and that is the bill.
• The lesson was 3 prongs.
• Thank you for hearing this bill and thank you to to the leadership of this house.
• Robinson know you're kosky. >> Having called her girl show CS for House Bill 1461, favorably.

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• So that's been our focus now for 3 years.
• And Madam Chair, I'll interject and note, it's 9 million over 3 years, 3 million a year.
• We were still housing females in Albuquerque, and Hope House Secretary: opened up, I believe, in April
• Secretary: Madam Chair, Representative Chavez, I Secretary: I believe Hope House has 3.
• Secretary: Madam Chair, Senator Tobiasson, Summer House is one of the houses that youth can stay at if

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• And that is the bill. Thank you for that. Are there questions on the bill?
• The bill makes it a third-degree felony to operate a gambling house or mislead the public about the legality
• That's the bill. As you read the bill, the target of the bill should be the criminal element.
• That is the bill, Madam Chair. >> Are there questions on the bill?
• forms for the bill.

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• I'm here today to present House Bill 145.
• We are ready for House Bill 247 when you are, Mr. Chair.
• But House Bill two four... then they'll be handed out. I guess.
• The LFC also laid the groundwork, excuse me, in House Bill 2, which is reflected in House Bill 2 in preparation
• That's Amendment 3. And on Amendment 4, it's how this bill, HB 247, interacts with House Bill 109.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 103, which would prevent a homeowner from losing the 3% valuation cap solely because of a zoning change. The sponsor and supporters, including the New Mexico Business Coalition, Realtors, and the City of Albuquerque, said the bill would protect homeowners from unexpected tax increases when the property’s use has not changed. There was no opposition, and the committee approved HB 103 with a due pass recommendation by voice vote. The committee then considered House Bill 145, which extends the high-wage job tax credit sunset from 2026 to 2036. The sponsor and the Economic Development Secretary said the credit has been effective in attracting and retaining higher-wage jobs, especially because employers need long-term certainty. Business and economic development groups testified in support, while no one spoke in opposition. Members discussed the wage thresholds, the value of keeping a sunset for review, and the bill’s fiscal impact. The committee passed HB 145 on a 7-2 roll call vote. House Bill 247, a major capital outlay modernization bill, generated the most extensive discussion. The sponsor described the bill as a response to billions in unspent capital outlay balances and repeated reauthorizations, and proposed amendments to require ICIP inclusion for larger appropriations, limit reauthorizations, and change how water projects are handled. Public testimony was mixed: some rural and tribal representatives supported modernization but warned that the water provisions could harm small communities, fire suppression systems, flood-control dams, and other local projects. After debate, the committee adopted an amendment striking the water-related Section 2, then later passed the bill as twice amended with a due pass recommendation.

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• Members, House Bill 4124 is pretty simple.
• You will be recognized to present House Bill 4200. There is a PCS on the bill.
• You are for House Bill 1912. There is a PCS on the bill.
• And now we have Representative Newton to present House Bill 4457. There is a PCS on the bill.
• You are now recognized to present House Bill 4473. There is a PCS on the bill.

Summary: The committee took up a series of health-related bills, beginning with House Bill 4124 by Rep. Fetgatter, which would make human ivermectin available over the counter on a permissive basis for pharmacies. The bill drew extended debate over whether the legislature should decide over-the-counter status, safety concerns, dosage, adverse effects, and federal law issues, but the author argued the bill would reduce political controversy and allow pharmacies to choose whether to stock it. HB 4124 passed 5-1. Rep. Schreiber’s HB 4200, creating a public-private forensic assertive community treatment (FACT) team approach for people with severe mental illness involved in the criminal justice system, passed unanimously 6-0. Rep. Blancett’s HB 4410, which would tighten disclosures and consumer protections for referral agencies working with long-term care and assisted living placements, failed 3-4 after questions about whether the bill was still needed and how it would affect compensation and disclosures. Rep. Cantrell’s bill on assisted living facilities’ rights and responsibilities also failed, 2-3, after members questioned whether businesses need a statutory “bill of rights” and whether the material could simply be posted under existing law. Rep. Pay’s HB 1912, the Corn Mossa Nutrition Enhancement Act, passed 3-2 after amendments and discussion about folic acid fortification, neural tube defects, and whether consumers should still have access to unfortified products. Rep. Stark’s HB 3930, requiring sellers of dog-related service-animal gear to notify purchasers that the animal is not a service animal, passed 5-1, and HB 3931, extending the time to amend death certificates, passed 6-0. Rep. Newton’s HB 4457, barring PBMs from owning and operating licensed retail pharmacies in Oklahoma with a transition for specialty settings, passed 6-0, and HB 4473, creating an advisory council to assist the Oklahoma Health Care Authority on dental care, passed 5-0. The meeting then adjourned.

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• AYES 58, NAYs 3. &gt;&gt; THE BILL IS PASSED.
• Ayes 8, nays 3. The bill is passed.
• Ayes 58, nays 3. The bill is passed.
• AYES 58, NAYs 3. &gt;&gt; THE BILL IS PASSED.
• AYES 58, NAYs 3. &gt;&gt; THE BILL IS PASSED.

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the journal, and then moved through a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills for third reading. The chamber also received and accepted a Finance Committee report on nominations for Kathleen Mosier as Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Terrence O’Leary as Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and John Kagia as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management. All three nominees were confirmed, with Mosier and O’Leary confirmed unanimously and Kagia confirmed 57-1, with Senator Walczyk voting no. The Senate adopted previously approved resolutions recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and mourning the death of Susan Irene Wright of Harlem. Senators Brisport and Bottcher spoke at length in support of Pride Month, emphasizing LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and ongoing threats to the trans community. On the Susan Wright resolution, Senators Cleare, Bailey, and Bottcher praised her community leadership, philanthropy, and family legacy, and Assembly Member Jordan Wright was recognized in the chamber. The body then considered and passed many bills on the calendar, including measures on insurance, environmental conservation, public health, education, business law, labor, social services, highway law, and local tax exemptions. Several bills drew brief explanations of vote, including a measure to end higher insurance premiums for widows, a bill to prohibit correctional facilities from denying visitation because of menstrual products or IUDs, and a Medicaid-related bill to expand access to blood pressure monitors for pregnant people. Most bills passed with broad support, though some had notable opposition from a small group of senators. Late in the session, the Senate took up a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting. Senator Stewart-Cousins sponsored the measure, and Senator Walczyk questioned it extensively, arguing voters had previously approved an independent redistricting process and objecting to changes that would remove the Legislature’s two-thirds map-approval requirement and alter the commission’s role. The sponsor said the changes were needed in response to aggressive partisan redistricting in other states and would still require voter ratification in future sessions. The transcript ends during that debate, with no final vote on the amendment shown.

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• Ajana, please explain House Bill 2797.
• Ajana, please explain House Bill 2797.
• Vice Chair, please move House Bill 2797.
• Vice Chair, please move House Bill 2194. Mr. Vice Chair, please move House Bill 2194.
• Aye, please explain House Bill 2322.

Bills: HB2180 , HB2184 , HB2188 , HB2194 , HB2206 , HB2321 , HB2322 , HB2438 , HB2442 , HB2448 , HB2727 , HB2797

Committees: House Health & Human Services , House House Health & Human Services Committee of Reference

Keywords: appropriation, funding, University of Arizona, education, state budget, fetal death, funeral homes, informed consent, abortion, women's rights, medical assistance, emotional support, language acquisition, early intervention, hearing impairment, grant program, deaf education, health care, insurance claims, prior authorization