Transcript Highlights:

• We've employees to a local urgent care.
• It sets the the end of the day?
• . uh one day person that goes to Plymouth. uh one day a<02:02:39.760><c> week</c><02:02:40.639><c> um
• </c> a sub level within that healthc care a sub level within that healthc care field<02:38:44.880><c>
• </c> and careful with it. and careful with it. Thank<02:52:24.800><c> you.

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> focused on specifically long-term care focused on specifically long-term care facilities<00:29:57.320
• </c> call the human the healthc care call the human the healthc care administration<00:30:45.559><c>
• </c> people were properly and safely cared people were properly and safely cared for<00:57:36.039><c>
• </c> gosh look at this and stop payment day gosh look at this and stop payment day one<00:57:49.920><
• </c> uh the appeal of Trinity of home care uh the appeal of Trinity of home care services<01:47:13.760

Committee: Senate Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• That to me is success, and that's big before the 180 days before this becomes effective.
• the 180 days before this becomes<00:45:33.040><c> effective.
• This has been a tough day for me.
• </c> Uh, done by the end of the day. And with that, I will close the executive session.
• So the very next day, you know, I did in the morning. Mhm. &gt;&gt; Mhm.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> take care of their crony capitalist. take care of their crony capitalist.
• They don't care these requests in place. They don't care about<00:36:57.599><c> return.
• I facilities without 7 days notice.
• Science doesn't care about your feelings. Science doesn't care about your politics.
• Science doesn't care about your Science doesn't care about your politics.<02:18:04.399><c> Science</c

Transcript Highlights:

• Seeing none, Senator Green, do you care to close? He waves. Clerk, call the roll.
• And so this... ...hours or days and they have already completed the work.
• Senator Thompson, would you care to explain your amendment?
• Senator Thompson, would you care to close? Thank you, members.
• Senator Thompson, do you care to close? I do.

Bills: SB1327 , SB1372 , SB1403 , SB1937 , SB277 , SB2131 , SB1749 , SB1348 , SB1469 , SB2018 , SB1931 , SB1530 , SB2155

Committee: Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism

Summary: The committee heard and advanced a series of bills affecting tourism, workforce, economic incentives, labor policy, and housing. Senate Bill 1327 would restore the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission’s authority by removing language that made it only advisory and returning hiring/firing power over the executive director to the commission; it passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1403, an Incentive Evaluation Commission recommendation, would require rebate claims to be filed within one year and eliminate a statewide wage threshold for certain job-creation rebates; it also passed 10-0. Senate Bill 1937, the Taxpayer Dollars Protect Workers Act, would make employers in certain incentive programs preserve secret-ballot union elections, protect employee privacy, and bar neutrality agreements tied to incentives; after debate over labor rights and free-market concerns, it passed 8-2. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 277, a committee-substituted version of the Oklahoma State Paid Family Medical Leave Act. The author said the bill was still a work in progress, but the sub removed exigency and safe leave, narrowed family definitions to legal relationships, and reduced employer notice/signage requirements; it advanced 8-0 with title off. Senate Bill 2131 would require tourism facilities and reservation confirmations to provide information on made-in-Oklahoma products via QR code or printed card, and it passed 8-0. Senate Bill 1749 would let local propane dealers and LP gas installers perform certain food truck inspections, and it passed 8-0. Additional measures included Senate Bill 1348, which would give the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission enhanced anti-fraud and appeal authority; members raised concerns about broad discretion, but it passed 8-0. Senate Bill 1469 would regulate earned wage access products, including employer-based and consumer-based services, with fee caps and licensing; it passed 7-1. Senate Bill 2018 would require new multifamily residential rental construction of 20 units or more to be assessed at cost for the first two tax years, beginning with 2027 assessments, and it passed 7-1 after debate over tax impacts. Senate Bill 1931 would add three members to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and passed 6-2. Senate Bill 1530 would refine the research and development rebate program and add a 2% bump for projects involving higher education institutions, passing 8-0. Senate Bill 2155 would let the Route 66 Commission enter MOUs with other agencies to carry out its work, and it passed 8-0.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> balances that fall below 10 working days balances that fall below 10 working days the<00:18:15.559
• We just don't care where it goes. You don't care if it's CIP or operating funds.
• where it goes you just you don't care where it goes you don't<00:41:08.160><c> care</c><00:41:08.319
• You drive all day; you got to turn around in two hours and get back out.
• It's not projects that one day they have it and another day they don't have it.

Transcript Highlights:

• He's subtle, he's caring, and he is talented.
• Who love this day and obviously came here with the best intentions.
• Resolution 137 by Senator Ashby, relative to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.
• This resolution proclaims March 15th as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.
• She later said that day felt like the beginning of a whole new world.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and handled a number of procedural motions, including suspending rules for adjournments in memory and guest introductions, rescinding prior action on SB 493, and re-referring several Senate bills to different committees. Members also recognized guests on the floor, including family members, interns, firefighters from the Corona Fire Department, and the Quartz Hill High girls’ soccer team, which was honored for its historic championship season. The main floor action was on AB 1795 by Assembly Member Gibson, the Smoke Damage Recovery Act, which would create statewide standards for inspecting, testing, and remediating wildfire smoke damage and set clearer insurance claim practices. Supporters said the bill would help wildfire survivors return home safely and urged science-based standards and a rebuttable presumption that contamination after a wildfire was caused by the fire; opponents warned the bill could raise costs and should better address government failures in fire recovery. The bill passed on a 54-6 vote, including the urgency clause. Members also adopted SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, with remarks praising her role in advancing gender equality and equal rights. The resolution was adopted after 65 co-authors were added and then approved by voice vote. The consent calendar, including SJR 11, was adopted 71-0. A large portion of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory, including tributes to Larry Vane, Dr. William A. Burke, Colonel Alfred P. Glover, and Rita Semmel. The Assembly also honored departing Member James Gallagher, who gave extended farewell remarks before leaving for Congress. The house then announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• He's subtle, he's caring, and he is talented.
• Who love this day and obviously came here with the best intentions.
• This resolution proclaims March 15th as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day.
• Seeing and hearing none, the Clerk will read the second day consent calendar.
• She later said that day felt like the beginning of a whole new world.

Transcript Highlights:

• But all of you all cannot talk because we have to get a few bills through out the day.
• And it would be hot during the day.
• One day we were invited to play ball across the river.
• I guess my concern is at the end of the day, what do we gain out of it?
• We're with each other all day. We have dinners together late into the evenings.

Bills: SCR63 , SCR12 , HB89 , HB451 , HB595 , HB617 , HB621 , HB730 , HB1064 , HB1125 , HB221 , HCR58 , SB106 , SB206 , SB248 , SB441 , SB104 , SB122 , SB180 , SB260 , SB424 , SB476 , SCR9 , SCR30 , SB57 , SB414 , SB525 , SB35 , SB65 , SB135 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB276 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB484 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB501 , SB513 , HCR31 , HB462 , HB547 , HB613 , HB691 , HB712 , HB720 , HB723 , HB728 , HB735 , HB747 , HB759 , HB825 , HB845 , HB846 , HB903 , HB904 , HB907 , HB923 , HB929 , HB941 , HB962 , HB965 , HB1036 , HB287 , HB370 , HB515 , HB521 , HB570 , HB1200 , HB29 , HB39 , HB58 , HB67 , HB73 , HB76 , HB77 , HB82 , HB112 , HB121 , HB125 , HB132 , HB134 , HB151 , HB154 , HB155 , HB161 , HB166 , HB187 , HB191 , HB207 , HB211 , HB224 , HB238 , HB241 , HB242 , HB250 , HB260 , HB265 , HB275 , HB300 , HB320 , HB338 , HB339 , HB349 , HB379 , HB399 , HB427 , HB463 , HB464 , HB468 , HB545 , HB550 , HB551 , HB565 , HB588 , HB639 , HB725 , HB782 , HB805 , HB808 , HB834 , HB847 , HB853 , HB858 , HB861 , HB883 , HB916 , HB937 , HB977 , HB1012 , HB1027 , HB1044 , HB1054 , HB1091 , HB1117 , HB90 , HB127 , HB138 , HB150 , HB201 , HB268 , HB273 , HB285 , HB315 , HB354 , HB355 , HB360 , HB376 , HB445 , HB506 , HB606 , HB649 , HB665 , HB681 , HB721 , HB746 , HB757 , HB781 , HB835 , HB844 , HB857 , HB872 , HB886 , HB889 , HB892 , HB982 , HB987 , HB1037 , HB1068 , HB1072 , HB1078 , HB1085 , HB1132 , HB1137 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1232 , HB1238 , HB23 , HB136 , HB17 , HB21 , HB51 , HB55 , HB74 , HB106 , HB108 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB168 , HB215 , HB226 , HB263 , HB296 , HB299 , HB322 , HB364 , HB519 , HB535 , HB538 , HB568 , HB571 , HB622 , HB635 , HB676 , HB772 , HB784 , HB1006 , HB1018 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1043 , HB1070 , HB1134 , HB1237 , HB1239 , HB36 , HB119 , HB126 , HB129 , HB245 , HB271 , HB280 , HB337 , HB351 , HB677 , HB726 , HB789 , HB850 , HB956 , HB966 , SB149 , SB382

Summary: The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard a guest prayer from Pastor Dr. Michael Linton, and proceeded through routine journal approval and legislative bureau reports. The chamber received numerous House messages on passed Senate bills and House bills, introduced several resolutions and concurrent resolutions, and recognized Former Legislators’ Day with remarks honoring deceased former members and welcoming back past legislators and other officials. The Senate also adopted SCR 63, which asks the Legislative Auditor to review how fiscal notes are developed and prepared, after an amendment clarifying the study’s scope and a 33-0 vote. The body then took up a series of Senate bills returned from the House. It concurred in House amendments to SB 106 (crime scene recordings/public records), SB 206 (blood pressure testing in schools, narrowed to athletes), SB 248 (polling place closures for very small precincts), SB 104 (highway memorial designation), SB 122 (bridge preservation), SB 180 (disabled veterans’ homestead exemption transfer language), SB 260 (youth athletics safety training/Coach Safely Act), and SB 476 (garnishment service wording). It rejected House amendments to SB 441 on pre-kindergarten programs. SB 57 on nutrition cleanup, SB 414 on medical debt protection, SB 525 on unclaimed property purchases, SB 501 on postsecondary health information postings, and SB 276 on bail bond producer affidavits all advanced or passed, with SB 57 and SB 414 ultimately passing and SB 525 and SB 501 also receiving final passage. The Senate also adopted SCR 30, a resolution urging Congress to ensure accountability and release of Epstein-related files, and later took up SB 513, a pilot program involving average bid/design-build contracting for certain airport-related projects, which passed 25-10 after extended questioning about its purpose and safeguards. SB 484, revising higher education governance and removing LUMCON language in favor of a study commission, passed 36-1. In personal privilege remarks, senators recognized Louisiana Arts Day and introduced guest Ed Tillman. The chamber then began a long series of House bills, including HB 462 on the Capital Area Road and Bridge District board composition, HB 547 on photographing voter registration information, HB 613 on marking driver’s licenses with citizenship status, HB 691 on voter-roll verification through the federal SAVE system, and HB 712 waiving certain OMV fees for homeless individuals; several of these bills were explained and moved toward final passage as the session continued.

Transcript Highlights:

• in the mix for the days when people in this building act like children.
• If you feel sick, it's a good day to feel sick. You're well covered. Y'all just come on.
• Have a great day. Thank you to Senators Rice and Simon for this incredible recognition.
• , every day.
• . but um We'll start having to add days to the session.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> note but I don't I want to be careful note but I don't I want to be careful not<00:39:30.200><c>
• basis really involved in on a day-to-day basis is<01:10:35.199><c> our</c><01:10:35.440><c> Public</
• </c><01:18:26.440><c> basis</c><01:18:27.440><c> um</c><01:18:27.880><c> Public</c> happen on a day-to-day
• basis um Public happen on a day-to-day basis um Public Health<01:18:28.719><c> you'll</c><01:18:28.920
• basis I think that would on a day-to-day basis I think that would work<01:44:00.719><c> the</c><01:44

Summary: The meeting began as a Division 3 work session on HB 71, but much of the early discussion focused on whether a previously discussed non-germane amendment could be considered or voted on that day. Members and the chair debated process and notice requirements, and the clerk’s guidance was that the amendment needed a separate public hearing before the full Finance Committee. The amendment was described as requiring DHHS contracts and addenda to include compliance with the Patient Bill of Rights, with a repeal date so the requirement would expire on November 30, 2026. The motion to move OTP on HB 71 with the amendment was withdrawn, and the committee agreed the amendment would be scheduled for a future full Finance hearing instead. The committee then turned to HB 71 itself and heard testimony from DHHS representatives John Williams and Jenny O’Higgins on the fiscal note and policy implications. Members questioned the estimate that the bill could put $12 million to $18 million per year in federal funding at risk, including HUD and Office of Refugee Resettlement funds. DHHS explained that the estimate was based on a broad reading of the bill’s term “specified alien,” which they said was not clearly defined in the bill, so they analyzed it using the federal definition of “alien” and assumed the bill could affect lawfully present non-citizens as well as undocumented individuals. They said the figure represented a worst-case scenario and that they were not claiming the loss was certain. Members also pressed DHHS on whether the bill could affect emergency sheltering in schools, public academies, or institutions of higher learning during disasters. DHHS said the language could create conflicts with federal funding conditions because emergency shelter programs generally cannot impose barriers on who may be sheltered, and they warned that excluding certain people could affect refugee-related and HUD funding. Questions were raised about whether the bill’s language would apply to private institutions as well as public ones, and whether the state could still use schools in short-term emergencies. DHHS said the language was broad, that they could not answer every legal question definitively, and that they would need input from public health and legal staff. No final vote on HB 71 was taken in the portion provided; the committee remained in discussion/work session mode after the amendment motion was withdrawn.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am glad and excited to introduce my constituent to you on Caregivers Day. Dr.
• Judy Fong to practice under his guidance and care.
• Please recognize Representative Munson to present the psychologist of the day.
• Speaker, please recognize Representative Duel to present the nurse of the day.
• Today is what I like to call NRA Day.

Bills: HR1037 , HR1043 , SB1491 , SB1451 , SB1286 , SB1581 , SB1521 , SB201 , SB1290 , SB169 , SB1377 , SB1991 , SB1346 , SB1509 , SB1928 , SB2028 , SB2071 , SB2110 , SB2117 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB722 , SB3

Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, pledge, and a series of ceremonial recognitions and introductions. Chaplain Ronnie Wilson delivered the invocation, and the chamber honored Veteran of the Week Bobby Joe Floyd for his Army service and decades in Oklahoma law enforcement. Members also recognized a visiting youth performer, Nova Williams, and adopted House Resolution 1037 recognizing April as National Poetry Month and House Resolution 1043 recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. The House also featured several special presentations tied to Caregivers Day, including introductions of Dr. Mukesh Perrek as Doctor of the Day, Dr. Colby Kipp as Psychologist of the Day, and Cynthia Cothram as Nurse of the Day. Additional guests from Stillwater Medical Center and Share Medical Center were welcomed, and Representative West presented Metropolitan Library System poet laureate Hallie Waugh, reading one of her poems in honor of Poetry Month. Representative Hill then recognized the week’s pages, highlighting students from across Oklahoma and their academic and extracurricular achievements. In floor action, Representative Schreiber moved to request further conference on House Bill 1851, and the motion was adopted without objection. The House also reassigned measures according to the Majority Floor Leader’s list. After announcements, Representative Kennedy hosted a special presentation for the Oklahoma Rifle Association and NRA-related guests, and the House adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you for that, taking care of that official piece of business.
• Of health care practitioners in rural communities.
• For that in its earliest days, health care is following up, but I sense that that's a strong element
• OK, so that takes care of that part of my presentation.
• We just need to be very careful. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair, and I'm finished.

Committee: House House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• But at the end of the day, we have an agreement that will achieve the objectives that we all set out
• But at the end of the day, we have an agreement that will achieve the objectives that we all set out
• </c><00:12:39.399><c> and</c> also looks at the systems of care and also looks at the systems of care
• Um but at the end of the day we point.
• Um but at the end of the day we we<00:14:30.240><c> have</c><00:14:30.320><c> an</c><00:14:30.560><c>

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• Joining me on the dais today are Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens and Assemblymember Chris Rogers.
• Before we begin our presentation, I'd like to take care of some logistical housekeeping.
• Assemblymember McKenna, you may open when you get to the dais. May I? Yes. Thank you.
• You care deeply about getting this right, about getting this right.
• This isn't San Diego County where we have good health care.

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

Transcript Highlights:

• At its core, this is about access, clarity, and patient care.
• Patient care. And with that, I would take any questions.
• I appreciate our pharmacists for what they do day in and day out.
• We've got something going on here at the dais." "Here at the dais.
• You have three days to register, right? I don't know exactly how many days it is, but yeah.

Summary: The House first established a quorum, then heard a presentation from Debbie Huang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver. Huang thanked Missouri lawmakers for their annual Taiwan resolutions and described Taiwan as a democratic and economic partner of the United States, emphasizing cooperation with Missouri in agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, semiconductors, and AI, while also warning about pressure from China and the need for stronger Taiwan-U.S. ties. The chamber then took up House Bill 311, which would move oversight of bail bondsmen under the existing board for private investigators and fire investigators, add bail bondsmen to that board, and increase training and oversight. Members said the bill was industry-requested, had unanimous committee support, and carried no fiscal note. The House adopted the committee substitute and perfected and printed the bill. Lawmakers also debated and adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 3009, a pharmacy bill aimed at clarifying rules for pharmacies serving low-income and underserved patients, emergency medication dispensing, and out-of-state pharmacy accreditation. Amendments were adopted to update the title and align Missouri law with national pharmacy board accreditation standards. The bill was described as a response to access problems during the 2025 St. Louis tornado and was said to have no state cost. A large block of floor action followed on a combined package of bills and amendments covering public safety, criminal law, health, and licensing. Measures discussed and adopted included changes to the sex offender registry and related corrections, an offense for impeding first responders, Mason’s Law to flag drivers with disabilities in law enforcement databases, a hands-free cell phone law update, Highway Patrol equipment purchasing authority, psilocybin language for first responders and veterans, AI-generated explicit material and child pornography provisions, gift card fraud penalties, stronger fentanyl trafficking penalties, Melanie’s Law on ignition interlock/DUI penalties, a domestic violence registry, boiler inspection and Missouri fire/life safety standards, Kansas City police retirement age corrections, and a commercial driver English proficiency bill with stronger penalties for drivers and carriers. One amendment on the sex offender registry was withdrawn after debate, and the House ultimately adopted the remaining amendments and referred the combined House Bills 368 and 3049 substitute to the Committee on Legislative Review.

Transcript Highlights:

• So you just heard about outcomes, something we all care deeply about.
• But at the end of the day, we were really trying to isolate out the growth of the...
• But at the end of the day, we were really trying to isolate out the growth of the Thank you.
• , including IEPs, evaluations, and ongoing care.
• , as well as including navigating IEPs, evaluations, and ongoing care.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> uh we don't want to see years of careful uh we don't want to see years of careful work<00:12:54.680
• </c><00:13:40.240><c> thanks</c><00:13:40.440><c> so</c> great day thanks so great day thanks so much
• add to the way he his um taking care add to the way he took<00:43:42.880><c> care</c><00:43:43.000><
• </c> depriving animals of necessary care depriving animals of necessary care sustenance<01:07:55.520>
• </c> abandoning animals without proper care abandoning animals without proper care or<01:08:16.920><c

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• This is about preparation, prevention, and care.
• Seeing no one else we will bring it back to the dais. Assemblymember Patel.
• but by preparing the adults who show up for them every day.
• Michelle Redfoot, a TKK special day class teacher, in support of this bill.
• , day-out basis.

Committee: House Education

Transcript Highlights:

• As a result, perpetual care funding remains uneven and unsustainable, particularly for smaller... ...
• Seeing none, I'll bring it back to the dais. Thank you. Senator McNerney moves the bill.
• Seeing none, I'll bring it back to the dais. Thank you, Senator McNerney moves the bill.
• It is essential to maintaining care, stability, independence, and dignity.
• not a minor inconvenience and can affect their ability to attend medical appointments and do their day-to-day

Committee: Senate Military and Veterans Affairs

Summary: The committee heard several veterans-related bills. SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income when determining eligibility for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. Support came from veterans organizations, county veterans services groups, and local officials; there was no opposition, and the bill was approved and sent to Appropriations. SB 1040 would create a state-local matching program for veterans’ cemetery maintenance endowments, with the state matching private or local deposits up to $250,000 per cemetery per year. It drew support from veterans groups and county representatives and was also approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 1407, which would exempt military retirement pay and surviving spouse military retirement benefits from state income tax. The author and supporters argued it would help retain military retirees in California and support the workforce and economy. The bill received broad support from veterans organizations, county officials, and labor representatives, with no opposition, and was moved to Appropriations, with the roll held open and later completed. SB 1034 would streamline access to disabled veteran parking placards for veterans rated 100% permanent and total, and SB 1201, the No Hungry Heroes Act, would seek federal waivers and other changes to protect vulnerable veterans from CalFresh/SNAP cuts and ensure referrals to county veterans service officers. Both bills had support from veterans advocates and food banks, no opposition, and were approved to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1354 would prohibit out-of-state military personnel from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the governor’s permission, while preserving Title 10 activations and mutual aid arrangements. The author and the California Public Defenders Association framed it as a safeguard for state authority and civil rights; there was no opposition, and it was sent to Public Safety. After the main votes, the committee later completed the held rolls and reported the bills out, then adjourned after thanking veterans and attendees.