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• When his brothers, during the famine, come to Egypt to kneel before the king and hope to return home

Bills: HR1052 , SB2184 , SB171

Keywords: 4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House

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• When his brothers, during the famine, come to Egypt to kneel before the king in hopes of returning home

Summary: The House convened, the roll was called, and the chamber proceeded with its customary opening order of business, including an invocation by Chaplain Ronnie Wilson and the Pledge of Allegiance. The prayer focused on forgiveness, using the biblical story of Joseph to emphasize turning harm into good. The House also recognized Auctioneer Day at the Capitol, with a presentation featuring Oklahoma auctioneers and a live auction demonstration, and later honored Deer Creek High School’s boys and girls cross-country teams for their state-level success, including the boys’ Class 6A championship and the girls’ strong finish. Members also received several introductions and recognitions, including former Representative Bill Gurley, Bristow Chamber Day visitors, Guthrie High School AP Government students, and Representative Culver’s family. The nurse of the day was Donna Reynolds, an emergency room manager at St. Anthony, recognized for more than 30 years in nursing, her response to the Oklahoma City bombing, and her advocacy for patient safety and organ donation. Representative Timmins honored the Millwood boys basketball team and coach Nate Jones for winning a third straight state championship and for the program’s long record of success, including Isaiah Wilkes’ Gatorade Player of the Year recognition. No legislation was debated or voted on in the transcript provided. The House concluded with a motion to adjourn, and members agreed to adjourn until Monday, April 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

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• peanut farmers, creates jobs, helps distribute the only proven treatment for acute malnutrition and famine
• 02.480><c> and</c> treatment for acute mal malnutrition and treatment for acute mal malnutrition and famine
• <c> date,</c><00:24:05.039><c> Adia's</c><00:24:05.679><c> products</c><00:24:06.159><c> have</c> famine
• To date, Adia's products have famine.

Bills: HJR89 , HJR87 , HJR88

Keywords: EPA, pollution control, California emissions standards, NOX regulation, congressional disapproval, HJR87, H.J.Res. 87, Congressional Review Act, CRA, EPA waiver, California waiver, preemption, vehicle emissions, heavy-duty trucks, engine emissions, Advanced Clean Trucks, zero-emission vehicles, ZEV, zero-emission airport shuttle, powertrain certification

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• intent was to create a permanency for capital outlay so that we didn't have to rely on the feast or famine
• Speaker, the true intent for this fund is to take over from the feast and famine that we...
• The true intent for this fund is to take over from the feast and famine that we might see in any one
• development of our capital development reserve fund, we recognize that we can't rely on the feast-or-famine

Bills: HB111 , HB61 , HB43 , HB156 , HB70 , SB3 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HB247 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and pledges, and spent much of the session on memorials and recognitions. Members honored former Senator Clint Hardin with a certificate and extended condolences, with several representatives sharing personal remembrances of his work on autism coverage, second chances for formerly incarcerated people, rural issues, and bipartisan dealmaking. The chamber also recognized Council of Governments Day, 4-H Day, NMSU Day, scouting groups, and several student and community guests, including youth from 4-H, NMSU CAMP, folklórico, and the La Cueva boys soccer team. The House received messages from the governor and Senate, including authorization for House Bill 320, the Industrial Carbon Reduction Act, and Senate passage of several bills. Committee reports were adopted on a long list of measures, including House Bills 145, 158, 180, 49, 164, 256, 287, 60, 120, 166, 306, 124, 314, 185, 253, 195, 259, 295, 296, 338, and others, along with several joint resolutions and memorials. The chamber also ordered certain bills germane and referred them to committees, and enrolled and engrossed multiple memorials. On third reading, House Bill 43, a PERA cleanup bill, passed 65-0. The House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 70, updating the Public Regulation Commission and hearing officer structure, passed 66-0 after brief debate. House Bill 247, which modernizes capital outlay procedures and limits reauthorizations, was then taken up; the sponsor explained it would send unspent general fund capital outlay money to a Capital Development and Reserve Fund and tribal project balances to the tribal infrastructure fund. An amendment was offered to redirect the reserve fund money to the state road fund, and debate began, with members discussing road conditions and the purpose of the reserve fund.

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• So continuing to assist Ukraine on the battlefield daily, I think, is very important.
• Ukraine collapsing and losing that conflict.
• That depends on how much more they lose inside Ukraine, sir.
• They've lost a vast amount of equipment inside Ukraine.
• are successful in Ukraine.

Committee: Senate Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: committee meeting, legislation, public testimony, SB4, HB2214, bipartisan support

Summary: The committee convened to discuss various bills and hear testimonies related to legislative matters, including public concerns and implications surrounding the proposed legislation. Notably, the members engaged in a vigorous debate over SB4, where several representatives shared differing viewpoints on its impact on local communities and the environment. Public testimonies were heard, with advocates arguing for the bill's potential benefits, while opponents raised significant concerns regarding the fiscal implications and land use. Following these discussions, the committee moved to vote on HB2214, which passed without issue, illustrating the bipartisan support for certain initiatives tied to public welfare.

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• Vladimir Putin's unprovoked bloody assault on Ukraine.
• Chinese aggressiveness would be to abandon support for Ukraine.
• cross the border and invade Ukraine?
• Yes, so that would mean that Ukraine invaded.
• He said Ukraine wants peace, not forever wars.

Committee: Senate Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: defense, geopolitical tensions, military readiness, China, Russia, U.S. military, Indo-Pacific, alliance, procurement

Summary: The meeting focused on critical defense and security matters, particularly concerning the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia. There were discussions surrounding U.S. military readiness, with significant emphasis on the potential threats posed by China in the Indo-Pacific region. Members expressed concerns about America's military capabilities in relation to the growing Chinese fleet and the importance of maintaining strong alliances with nations like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additionally, the notion of prioritizing the defense industrial base was highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective procurement and modernization efforts to counter adversarial threats. Furthermore, notable commentary included a reference to President Zelensky's remarks regarding peace negotiations with Ukraine, expressing a willingness for further cooperation with the U.S.

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• JRS42, joint resolution condemning the Russian Federation's military and political actions in Ukraine
• especially their actions in Ukraine and especially their impact<00:11:03.440><c> on</c><00:11:03.680
• The 1994 Budapest Memorandum on security assurances for Ukraine, the 1997 Ukraine-Russian Treaty of Friendship
• </c><00:14:19.040><c> the</c><00:14:19.279><c> 1997</c><00:14:20.320><c> Ukraine</c> assurances for Ukraine
• . the 1997 Ukraine assurances for Ukraine. the 1997 Ukraine Russian<00:14:21.279><c> Treaty</c><00:14

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• And perhaps worst of all, President Trump is signaling that America will abandon Ukraine and Taiwan,
• And perhaps worst of all, President Trump is signaling that America will abandon Ukraine and Taiwan,
• And perhaps worst of all, President Trump is signaling that America will abandon Ukraine and Taiwan,
• And perhaps worst of all, President Trump is signaling that America will abandon Ukraine and Taiwan,
• And perhaps worst of all, President Trump is signaling that America will abandon Ukraine and Taiwan,

Bills: HR736 , HR692 , HR965 , HR975 , HR386 , HR224

Keywords: diaper need, infant health, family well-being, basic needs, public health, childcare, September 11, terrorist attacks, education, curriculum, first responders, national security, temporary protected status, Haiti, immigration, refugees, quorum, House of Representatives, business proceeding, legislative procedure

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• to the United States and an honorary consulate in Ukraine in Seattle.
• When I think about Ukraine, I think about endurance.
• Ukraine is a free and democratic state and deserves to be self-governed.
• And my hat is off to the Ukrainian people. ...initiated hostilities toward Ukraine.
• is just about Ukraine, the outcome...

Summary: The Senate approved the previous day’s Journal and referred committee reports and newly introduced measures as designated. Among the introductions, Senate Bill 6354 was read and sent to the Committee on Ways and Means. The chamber then moved to resolutions. Senate Resolution 8692, recognizing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week/Month, was adopted after remarks emphasizing motorcycle safety, the charitable work of riders, and the need for drivers to watch for motorcycles and use caution. Senate Resolution 8675, recognizing the shared democratic values of Washington State and Ukraine, was also adopted. Supportive remarks highlighted Ukraine’s endurance, the impact of the war on civilians and soldiers, and solidarity with Ukrainian Americans and the people of Ukraine. After adopting the Ukraine resolution, the Senate welcomed members and representatives of the United Ukrainian community in the gallery. The session then adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

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• Whereas the people of Washington State and the people of Ukraine share a deep commitment to democracy
• to the United States and an honorary consulate in Ukraine in Seattle.
• When I think about Ukraine, I think about endurance.
• Ukraine is a free and democratic state and deserves to be self-governed.
• is just about Ukraine, the outcome of this war is bigger than that.

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• But I just got back from a visit to Ukraine and Poland.
• Senator, Ukraine invaded... Mr. Lana, let me try... Russia invaded Ukraine... Mr.
• War I-style trench warfare now in eastern Ukraine.
• And if we walk away from our allies in Ukraine, our ally Ukraine.
• Europe and Ukraine.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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• These cuts are so horrifying that they meet the international threshold for famine conditions.
• Despite the extreme urgency, we are hearing that setting up this famine prevention infrastructure will
• Despite the extreme urgency, we are hearing that setting up this famine prevention infrastructure will
• We’re talking about famine-level conditions in the fourth largest economy in the world, the state of

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• intent was to create a permanency for capital outlay so that we didn't have to rely on the feast-or-famine
• Speaker and gentlelady, the true intent for this fund is to take over from the feast and famine that
• development of our capital development reserve fund, that we recognize that we can't rely on the feast-or-famine
• And so, Madam Speaker and gentlemen, the fact that we went out... ...on the feast-or-famine method, right

Bills: HB111 , HB61 , HB43 , HB156 , HB70 , SB3 , HB103 , HB109 , HB128 , HB247 , HJM2 , HJM3 , HM7 , HM17 , HM4 , HM22 , HM23 , HM24 , HM26 , HM2 , HM16 , HM32 , HM11 , HM14 , HM21 , HM34 , HM50

Keywords: water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order, water rights, overdiversion, illegal diversion, groundwater storage and recovery, well license, permit violation, water enforcement, New Mexico water code, irrigation district, conservancy district, water diversion, unauthorized water sales, measuring device, district court appeal, water resources, water compliance

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• It was the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. They had 3,000 nuclear weapons.
• ,</c><00:06:59.600><c> and</c> Russians decided to invade Ukraine, and Russians decided to invade Ukraine
• ,</c> to defend Ukraine, to defend Ukraine, I<00:07:33.680><c> introduced</c><00:07:34.040><c> this</
• , and calls on the Russians to Ukraine, and calls on the Russians to leave<00:07:41.360><c> Ukraine</
• ,</c> note that in solidarity with Ukraine, note that in solidarity with Ukraine, I've<00:07:51.280><

Bills: SB1432 , SB2024 , SB2043 , SB2060 , SB2069 , SB2153 , SB2259 , SB2319 , SB2321 , SB2338 , SB2360 , SB2396 , SB2405 , SB2407 , SB2544 , SB2550 , SB2552 , SB2578 , SB2580 , SB2607 , SB2614 , SB2671 , SB2800 , SB2805 , SB2816 , SB2835 , SB2877 , SB2892 , SB2928 , SB2934 , SB3063 , SB3199 , SB3233 , SB3325 , HCR8 , HCR10 , HCR11 , HCR13 , HCR14 , HCR18 , HCR19 , HCR22 , HCR24 , HCR31 , HCR32 , HCR33 , HCR35 , HCR54 , HCR62 , HCR63 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR82 , HCR83 , HCR85 , HCR91 , HCR93 , HCR94 , HCR96 , HCR98 , HCR102 , HCR104 , HCR105 , HCR106 , HCR110 , HCR111 , HCR116 , HCR117 , HCR118 , HCR121 , HCR122 , HCR123 , HCR124 , HCR125 , HCR127 , HCR128 , HCR137 , HCR139 , HCR140 , HCR141 , HCR144 , HCR146 , HCR162 , HCR165 , HCR166 , HCR173 , HCR178 , HCR179 , HCR180 , HCR181 , HCR182 , HCR185 , HCR189 , HCR191 , HCR192 , HCR193 , HCR194 , HCR200 , HCR202 , HCR6 , HCR36 , HCR42 , HCR43 , HCR44 , HCR53 , HCR57 , HCR61 , HCR64 , HCR69 , HCR84 , HCR101 , HCR103 , HCR107 , HCR112 , HCR126 , HCR136 , HCR154 , HCR161 , HCR175 , HCR186 , HCR187 , HCR188 , HCR197 , HCR203 , HCR204 , HCR206 , HB1870 , HB1588 , HB2429 , HB2386 , HB2583 , HB2361 , HB2270 , HB2137 , HB1643 , HB1682 , HB1692 , HB2078 , HB1553 , HB1667 , HB1700 , HB1728 , HB2293 , HB2096 , HB1959 , HB1511 , HB1961 , HB1858 , HB1897 , HB2088 , HB2093 , HB2279 , HB2314 , HB2505 , HB2433 , HB963 , HB1705 , HB1550 , HB469 , HB1334 , HB1710 , HB1737 , HB1753 , HB1881 , HB2309 , HB1713 , HB1741 , HB2062 , HB463 , HB1839 , HB1664 , HB2455 , HB2417 , HB1898 , HB1573 , HB1768 , HB1962 , HB2101 , HB1782 , HB2033 , HB1518 , HB1642 , HB1752 , HB2097 , HB2282 , HB1696 , HB1823 , HB1886 , HB2152 , HB2413 , HB2503 , HB1875 , HB1519 , HB1509 , HB1628 , HB1810 , HB1990 , HB2023 , HB2540 , HB1679 , HB1888 , HB2576 , HB2592

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• I think we all Russia into Ukraine.
• Uh, it's called Ukraine Power.
• </c><00:14:22.240><c> Power</c> Ukrainian leadership, Ukraine Power Ukrainian leadership, Ukraine Power
• So, to uh help the people of Ukraine.
• </c> services to the good people of Ukraine. services to the good people of Ukraine.

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• I just want to take a moment to recognize that we're here on the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Summary: The House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs heard HB 1790-FN, which would address involuntary admissions for certain individuals with a substance use disorder. Representative Lucy Weber introduced the bill for Representative Long, and the committee heard extensive testimony both in support of and in opposition to the proposal. Opponents, including John Burns of SOS Recovery and Jake Barry of New Futures, argued that involuntary commitment is not well supported by research, can retraumatize people, may increase overdose risk after release, and could undermine New Hampshire’s existing recovery and harm-reduction efforts. They emphasized that treatment should be voluntary, trauma-informed, and paired with housing, recovery supports, and other community-based services. Representative Long said he was willing to accept DHHS’s request to amend the bill into a study commission, though he expressed concern that a prior state study had not led to action. He said the commission should focus on implementation details, including where people would be placed, staffing, withdrawal management, elopement prevention, length of commitment, and aftercare. He described involuntary commitment as one tool for people with severe dangerous addictions, distinct from drug court, and said it could help avoid criminal records. Committee members asked about capacity at New Hampshire Hospital and how the proposal would work in practice. DHHS officials Katya Fox and Cynthia Pabonis testified that the bill raises major policy and fiscal concerns. They said New Hampshire’s current system has benefited from investments in naloxone, medication-assisted treatment, recovery centers, and community-based services, and that those investments have helped reduce overdose deaths. They estimated the bill would require a new 70-bed facility costing about $40 million to build and about $33.3 million annually to operate, with only a small portion offset by insurance, plus more than $600,000 in annual legal costs and additional staffing and system changes. They also said New Hampshire Hospital has 185 beds, with about 100 patients typically ready for less restrictive settings, and that housing shortages are a major bottleneck. NAMI New Hampshire also testified in opposition, saying families often want any possible treatment for loved ones but still opposed the bill. No vote or final action was taken in the hearing.

Bills: HR498 , HR845 , HR1366 , HB4776

Keywords: antisemitism, Jewish safety, civil rights, hate crimes, freedom of expression, political protest, drowsy driving, road safety, public awareness, preventative measures, traffic accidents, NEPA, National Environmental Policy Act, environmental review, permitting reform, permit streamlining, infrastructure, economic development, federal agencies, categorical exclusion

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• In your opinion, was Russia justified in its invasion of Ukraine?
• Crimea was part of Ukraine, in my view, still is part of Ukraine.
• What I will say is that it's very clear, a couple of years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine and Ukraine invaded
• Ukraine.
• So was Russia justified in invading Ukraine?

Committee: Senate Subcommittee on Personnel

Keywords: Department of Defense, nominations, Matthew Lohmeyer, Justin Overbaugh, global security, military readiness, NATO, Russia, China, defense infrastructure

Summary: The meeting was primarily focused on discussing nominations for key positions within the Department of Defense, specifically for roles such as the Undersecretary of the Air Force and the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Senators expressed urgent concerns about global security threats, the need for robust military readiness, and the emphasis on effective collaboration with NATO allies amidst rising tensions with adversaries such as Russia and China. Several senators highlighted the challenges facing military infrastructure and defense capabilities, suggesting a critical need for improvements and investment in these areas to ensure national security.

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• . of Ukraine in absolute violation of the foundations of the United Nations.
• In April, you said that Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine constituted genocide.
• In April of 2022, you called for the delivery of security assistance to Ukraine.
• At the U.N., we've seen inconsistent support for Ukraine.
• Ambassador to address and punish Russia's ongoing attempted genocide in Ukraine?

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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• The war in Ukraine and the incredible amount of military support we have provided has been vital for
• I would ask our witnesses to discuss the lessons they have drawn from the war in Ukraine and what processes
• The urgency around these issues has never been clearer, as Russia continues its onslaught against Ukraine
• An example of that, in fact, is when one of the lessons from Ukraine is the multi-year procurement for
• And so one of the things that we saw, you know, supporting Ukraine is the challenge of production, you

Committee: Senate Subcommittee on Personnel