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OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 56 May 12th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Quantum University and Business Innovation for Texas Fund, which can provide matching funds to higher education
- the insurance product to provide loss mitigation or loss control, reduce claim costs, and provide education
- I'll add that Oklahoma and New Mexico had bills this session that got to a certain point, but in both
- I can't speak for the folks in Oklahoma and New Mexico; I do cover those states, but both Authors felt
- Senator, I can't quote the actual details, Legislators about one of those states, you said there's Oklahoma
Bills:
HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252, HB1732, HB2221, HB2467, HB2468, HB2517, HB2518, HB2963, HB3016, HB3689, HB3960, HB4386, HB4490, HB4751, HB5247, HJR175, HB2213, HB106, HB144, HB145, HB252
Keywords:
HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund, production safety, leasehold operations, electric utility, distribution poles, inspection
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/04/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- joined the Army in 2015 as a cannon crew member, and he completed his initial training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma
- In 2024, he left home and headed to Oklahoma to join the U.S.
- Calendar 172, Senate Print 3111, Senator Helming, an act to amend the Education Law. >> Read the last
- Calendar 455, Senate Print 161A, Senator Ramos, an act to amend the Education Law.
- Calendar 455, Senate Print 161A, Senator Ramos, an act to amend the Education Law. >> Read the last section
Summary:
The Senate convened with ceremonial opening proceedings, approved the prior journal, and then moved through a series of calendar actions, including discharging and substituting identical companion bills from committee and restoring several bills to the Third Reading Calendar after reconsideration. The chamber also took up a supplemental budget calendar and a controversial supplemental budget extender, with Senator O’Mara questioning the delay in final budget negotiations, the size of the extender, table targets, and unresolved policy issues such as auto insurance reforms, SEQRA, New York for All, and CLCPA changes. Senator Serrano responded that negotiations were ongoing and that the extender was a clean measure to keep state government functioning. The budget extender bills were then passed, with Senator Weik voting in the negative on one of them. The Senate also adopted a resolution memorializing May 4, 2026, as 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Day, and hosted Major General Scott Naumann and other Fort Drum leaders and soldiers for remarks on the division’s deployments, readiness, economic impact, and requests for continued state support on items such as microreactors, health care, DMV services, dining facilities, airports, and mineral-related development.
The Fort Drum resolution drew extensive bipartisan praise from Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Minority Leader Ortt, Senator Scarcella-Spanton, Senator Ashby, Senator Walczyk, and others, who emphasized the division’s military history, its role as a major employer and economic driver in Northern New York, and the sacrifices of service members and their families. Several senators highlighted individual soldiers in attendance and their service records, while the resolution was opened for co-sponsorship and adopted. The Senate also recognized a visiting child author, Thomas Ortiz, who was introduced for publishing a book encouraging kindness and friendship.
After the ceremonial segment, the Senate returned to regular business and passed a series of bills on the calendar, including measures affecting environmental conservation, executive law, public service, education, public authorities, real property tax, criminal procedure, election law, and civil rights. Some bills drew negative votes from a bloc of senators, particularly on the environmental, criminal procedure, election, and civil rights measures, but all listed bills were ultimately passed. The Senate then adjourned until the next day.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 1st, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- know what the vote was and what the rationale was because I had a similar conversation with the Oklahoma
- To tell a really wonderful story, one of the physicians on the Oklahoma Medical Board, because all of
- As I mentioned, Oklahoma just changed it; I believe Florida is soon to as well.
- States that have this advertising rule, and Oklahoma just changed it, and Florida is in the works for
- Oklahoma or Louisiana, or yes, correct.
Bills:
SB331, SB883, SB926, SB1137, SB1138, SB1144, SB1151, SB1236, SB1270, SB1522, SB1869, SB2207, SB2422
Keywords:
healthcare, cost disclosure, transparency, administrative penalties, health facility compliance, COVID-19, off-label use, prescription drugs, patient access, medical standards, insurance, physician ranking, incentives, fiduciary duty, health plan issuers, SB 1137, group home, assisted living, residential care, board and care
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 56 May 12th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I invite all of Oklahoma to pray.
- Bless each one, and through them bless the great state of Oklahoma, our home. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved into announcements and introductions. Members noted upcoming Hispanic Heritage Day hosted by the Latino Caucus and discussed the legislative schedule, including that the Senate was not expected to meet and that the House clerk’s desk would still open in case business was needed.
Floor leaders clarified that there would be no quorum requirement for the next day because no Senate business was coming over, though the House would still be available if the Senate unexpectedly returned. There was also a light exchange about possibly introducing the Senate and a suggestion to play frisbee in the empty parking lot.
No bills were debated or voted on. The House adjourned until the next day at 1:30 p.m.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Energy REVISION 2: Links added | Removed - HB3175 and HB4338 Feb 4th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Energy
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Mar 20th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this was a just basically more on the education front to educate consumers on what is in their
- Taper represents nearly 2000 educators and professionals in health, physical education, recreation, and
- I've personally spent over 23 years in K-12 education.
- Promoting physical education is extremely important.
- We have been a leader at our company for nutrition education.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's also a big educational curve: what is a Native American reservation?
- Also, I think there could be an educational aspect in our high schools, too, educating the people and
- Is the count, do you guys know of that or anything for the educational part?
- Chairman, just a little bit about the education for culture.
- Tribal affairs or state tribal relations, just to educate all of our members.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's also a big educational curve: what is a Native American reservation?
- Also, I think there could be an educational aspect in our high schools, too, educating the people and
- Chairman, just a little bit about the education for culture.
- That's oh, I guess the newer one is Oklahoma Tax Commission v. Sac and Fox.
- we never educate the entire body.
Summary:
The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and heard an extended discussion with Spirit Lake tribal leaders and program directors about government-to-government relations with the state. Chairwoman Street and others outlined a number of concerns and requests, including taxation of tribal and trust lands, state school support for non-beneficiary students, homelessness services, Indian-managed health care, gaming/e-tabs, the Feather Alert system, industrial farming near waterways, tourism and cultural issues, and the need for more consistent tribal consultation. Committee members responded that many of these issues had previously been passed along without direct action, and several members emphasized the committee’s role in education, communication, and preparing possible legislation or resolutions for the next session. Tribal representatives also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to help legislators better understand tribal jurisdiction and billing issues.
A major portion of the meeting focused on Spirit Lake Fish and Wildlife concerns, especially jurisdictional “gray areas” around hunting and fishing on the reservation, recognition of tribal licenses, and the boundary of the reservation around Spirit Lake/Devils Lake. Tribal officials said they wanted a co-stewardship agreement or MOU with the state to clarify jurisdiction, improve cooperation, and address invasive species and aquatic nuisance species. Committee members discussed whether to draft legislation or a resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and they asked for further input from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department at a future meeting. The committee also discussed county involvement in land status changes and trust land issues, with Spirit Lake leaders describing a past Benson County resolution that tried to block fee-to-trust transfers and saying it was later rescinded.
The committee then heard from Benson County tax equalization director Randy Thompson, who explained how the county values land and handles tax-exempt, inundated, and fee-to-trust parcels. Members asked about the impact of tax-exempt lands on county services and discussed prior legislation that helped counties with large tax-exempt bases. The committee also received a presentation from Dr. Steven Smith of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, including support for non-beneficiary students and workforce training. Members asked about expanding tribal college education into correctional settings, and Smith said the idea was worth exploring through the tribal college system. Finally, HHS interim medical services director Christoph Framing presented remotely on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion, explaining current state funding mechanisms for inpatient and residential behavioral health services and the bill draft directing HHS to pursue a waiver for IMD payments.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- They're more than willing to help you, and they're very well educated in the process.
- We have the Business and Commerce, we have Education, we have Energy and Natural Resources, we have General
- If you have information on a rule, let's say it's a good one and an easy one to pick would be education
- Let's say if we've assigned those education rules out to everyone, and someone is interested in a packet
- We want to make sure this is based on I believe it's Article IV of the Oklahoma and Article I of the
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's also a big educational curve: what is a Native American reservation?
- Also, I think there could be an educational aspect in our high schools, too—educating the people and
- Is the count, do you guys know of that or anything for the educational part?
- Chairman, just a little bit about the education for culture.
- We offer associate degrees, certificates, continuing education opportunities.
Summary:
The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and first heard welcoming remarks and introductions from tribal leaders and program directors. Chairwoman Street and other tribal representatives outlined a range of concerns and requests for state action, including taxation of reservation lands, support for non-beneficiary students at the tribal school, homelessness funding, Indian-managed health care, gaming and e-tabs, Feather Alert improvements, industrial farming near waterways, tourism, and better state-tribal consultation. Committee members responded that the meeting was intended to improve understanding and communication, and several members suggested future legislation or resolutions could be used to advance some of the issues. The tribe also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to legislators and staff.
A major portion of the discussion focused on Spirit Lake fish and wildlife jurisdiction and the lake boundary. Tribal representatives asked for an MOU or co-stewardship agreement with the state to clarify hunting and fishing rights, recognize tribal licenses, and reduce recurring disputes over “gray areas” on the reservation and lake. Committee members discussed whether to draft a bill or resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and asked that North Dakota Game and Fish be invited to a future meeting. Related concerns included aquatic nuisance species prevention, with both sides agreeing that more aggressive boat inspection and cleaning measures would be beneficial.
The committee also discussed taxation and county relations. Tribal leaders raised concerns about county resistance to fee-to-trust transfers and about property and vehicle taxation affecting members living on or near reservation lands. Committee members and tribal counsel reviewed federal treaty principles and court cases, and one member noted that the committee had previously taken no formal action on similar issues. Later, Benson County’s tax equalization director explained how the county values taxable land, handles inundated land applications, and tracks land coming off the tax rolls when the tribe repurchases acreage. The discussion ended with a presentation from the president of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, followed by an HHS presentation on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion as the committee moved to its next topic.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This includes public education, research for more effective treatments, and surveillance activities.
- So we're doing these education things ahead of time, building the plans should the fly arrive, but it
- A lot of the records from where it went, but it certainly went up into Oklahoma.
- Secondly, additional outreach and education for the livestock producers and hunters.
- Otherwise, it's just going to end up in Oklahoma or wherever else it wants to go.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Organizational business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine the real impacts of debanking in America. Feb 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Beautiful Elmore City, Oklahoma, in April 2023, and became a market solution to debanking.
- We've got the 27th governor of Oklahoma and former two-term member of Congress with us, Mary Fallin.
- Wade Christensen, who's with us today from the great state of Oklahoma, whose family previously owned
- Purchased a one-branch bank in beautiful Elmore City, Oklahoma, on November 30th, 2022, and just five
- We have respectfully better products than the mega banks, but our service is in Durant, Oklahoma, not
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The Committee on Public Safety met on January 31, 2025, and first heard House Bill 1062, a housekeeping measure relating to the Hawaii Air National Guard. Testimony in support came from representatives of the Adjutant General and other National Guard witnesses. A member raised a technical question about language allowing the Guard to hold the rank authorized by the Department of the Air Force, and the response was that the bill should not require additional HR language; no vote was taken.
The committee then heard House Bill 674, which would authorize allowances for TRICARE dental and vision coverage for Hawaii National Guard personnel ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. The Department of Defense supported the bill through Brigadier General Ross, Director of Joint Staff, and Terry Heiti also testified in support. There were no questions or action taken on the measure.
House Bill 652, relating to veterans’ rights and benefits and regulating compensation for advice or assistance on veterans’ benefits, drew the most discussion. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing it would protect veterans from illegal or exploitative practices and noting its own service to more than 2,000 veterans in fiscal year 2024. Opposition came from the National Association for Veterans Rights and Veteran Benefits Guide, which argued the bill would restrict access to needed services and that some for-profit providers operate legally and should not be barred. Committee members questioned the scope of the bill, accreditation requirements, and whether nonprofit or pro bono services would be affected. A Department of Defense veteran services official said veterans can be vulnerable to exploitation and that some legal fee arrangements can be abusive, while also noting pro bono options exist. The committee did not reach a decision on the bill during the excerpt.
The committee also began hearing House Bill 1058, which would create a veteran cemetery board within the Office of Veteran Services to help state veteran cemeteries comply with federal standards. The Office of Veteran Services and Terry Heiti testified in support. Members asked about the board’s membership, timeline, and consultant selection, and were told the working group was still in an organizational stage and no construction timeline had been set. The final measure discussed was House Bill 503, which would appropriate funds for a consultant to evaluate locations and designs for a Hawaii First Responders Memorial. The Department of Accounting and General Services supported the bill, and testimony in support was received from county and city officials, UPW Hawaii, and individuals. Members asked about the working group, timeline, and budget, and were told the project was still in early planning; no final action was taken in the portion provided.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part II) Mar 27th, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- We have an Oklahoma domiciled company as well, and it's one of those conversations we have to sit there
- Um, education. That was an education. Thank you. I appreciate that. Thank you for your permission.
- We have a low-tech space, which limits our ability to provide students with the high-quality education
- These investments enhance educational... experience and help attract and retain quality educators.
- I think it was in Oklahoma, but it was a federal case.
Bills:
SB458, SB819, SB1238, SB1642, SB1643, SB1644, SB1791, SB1810, SB1824, SB1825, SB758, SB1455, SB1706
Keywords:
insurance appraisal, property insurance, auto insurance, homeowners insurance, residential property, disputed loss, loss valuation, appraisal clause, appraiser, umpire, Texas Department of Insurance, TDI, insurance dispute resolution, claims adjustment, total loss, windstorm insurance, FAIR Plan, surplus lines insurance, policyholder, insurer
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I'm an educator by training.
- Washington State, the one I really want to point out is Oklahoma.
- And do we really want Oklahoma to pay more than we do?
- Or education like the schools. Um, tuition, like to go to school.
- So the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board released.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 22nd, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the, uh, types of rangers that are that this would be appropriate for is all educational groups,
- So other states have this in place, at least for Oklahoma has a license plate, but the, the governor
- So the one for, for Oklahoma is pending, I guess I would say.
- Uh, it provides the opportunity for us to get in front of them, educate them about the resources that
- Experiences that they get, the education opportunities that they have.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Air Mobility & Aviation Economic Development Task Force (10-28-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, anyway, that's our community outreach and public education piece of that bill.
- Um, anyway, that's our community outreach and public education piece of that bill.
- Um, anyway, that's our community outreach and public education piece of that bill.
- And then finally, community education.
- and highlighted here are Oklahoma and actually<01:08:44.880>
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Summary:
The task force approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and then heard a presentation from Austin Kaylor of WSP on alternative aviation fuels. Kaylor described an ongoing feasibility study focused on Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and the other four commercial airports in Kentucky, with an eye toward both near-term use of alternative aviation fuel in existing supply chains and longer-term in-state production using local feedstocks. He said Kentucky’s current jet fuel use at the five airports is about 609 million gallons annually and could approach 1 billion gallons by 2050, and he outlined potential feedstocks such as soybeans, corn, and waste oils, along with existing logistics assets like river terminals, trucking, rail, and some pipelines. He also discussed federal and state policy support, including renewable fuel credits and the recent 45Z tax credit extension, and said the study suggests significant economic-development potential if Kentucky can leverage existing infrastructure and incentives.
Members asked about the cost of sustainable aviation fuel, whether taxpayers would be subsidizing it, and whether food crops would be diverted from food use. Kaylor responded that the market is increasingly using second-generation and waste-based feedstocks, that federal incentives can cover much of the price differential, and that SAF is a direct substitute for conventional jet fuel with some efficiency benefits. He said demand comes from both U.S. and foreign carriers, including major U.S. airlines that have made emissions-reduction commitments. Members also raised the possibility of locating production in Appalachia to create jobs closer to feedstock sources; Kaylor said that approach has worked in other states and could fit Kentucky’s logistics network.
The committee then heard from Leif Elder of the Utah Department of Transportation, who introduced himself and said he would discuss advanced air mobility legislation in Utah. The transcript cuts off before his substantive presentation, and no further votes or actions were recorded after the question-and-answer discussion on alternative aviation fuels.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- I would say states like Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Oklahoma, North Dakota, a lot of these states have
- I would say states like Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Oklahoma, North Dakota, a lot of these states have
- I would say states like Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Oklahoma, North Dakota, a lot of these states have
- I would say states like Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Oklahoma, North Dakota, a lot of these states have
- I would say states like Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, Oklahoma, North Dakota, a lot of these states have
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So in an instance let's just say you have a father who lives in Oklahoma, you have a mother who lives
- Nutrition education is integral, is an integral part of our work, especially in our partnerships with
- Lack of nutrition education and awareness play a significant role in the choices people make when it
- Prevention and education, education alone won't just make lasting change.
- I kinda, I take this bill as one that's just trying to educate because we know education is key, um,
Keywords:
Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services