Transcript Highlights:

• If you have not been to that new symphony hall, you need to go.
• That symphony, Powell Symphony Hall, now celebrating its 100th year, is an anchor in that community.
• That symphony, Powell Symphony Hall, now celebrating its 100th year, is an anchor in that community.
• These districts around the state—and there are about 18 disciplines— ...or Performing Arts Hall.
• Anchored by our long-standing arts institutions, Powell Symphony Hall, one of the oldest in our entire

Committee: House Budget

Summary: The committee heard the Office of the Lieutenant Governor’s FY 2027 budget request as part of House Bill 12. Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger said he generally agreed with the governor’s proposed core budget, but asked for restoration of prior cuts and funding for a statutory senior advocate role in his office. Members questioned the office about staffing levels, prior lapse in spending, and whether the office could tighten its own budget further. Wasinger and Chief of Staff Katie Ashcroft said the office had been operating leanly with five full-time employees and a part-time general counsel, and that the senior advocate function had been picked up by the office’s counsel after the statute was brought to their attention. Several members pressed for data on senior calls and for more detail on how the office would use any additional FTEs, while others supported the senior advocate position but objected to broader office expansion. A major portion of the hearing focused on the Missouri Arts Council, which Wasinger oversees. Michael Donovan testified that the governor’s recommendation would cut the council’s transfer by nearly half, reducing grants to communities and schools statewide. He said the council’s work supports arts education, community resilience, tourism, workforce readiness, and economic activity, citing a statewide economic impact study and examples from districts around Missouri. Members from both parties described local arts programs, festivals, and school partnerships that had benefited from grants, and several urged restoration of the funding. Questions also addressed the statutory distribution of nonresident athletes and entertainers tax revenue, the council’s unspent spending authority, and how cuts would affect grantmaking; Donovan said the council would likely have to reduce or scale back grants proportionally. The committee then heard from Missouri Humanities Executive Director Ashley Beard Foss, who described grants and public programs in local history, cultural heritage, veterans writing workshops, traveling exhibits, and digital humanities. She said the proposed 50% reduction to the humanities transfer would force staffing and program cuts and reduce regrants, including pass-through support for organizations such as the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City Urban League, and the Griot Museum. Members asked about those pass-throughs and the effect of the cuts, and the lieutenant governor said the office stood by the budget it had submitted. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with the chair noting follow-up materials would be distributed and announcing possible schedule changes for upcoming hearings because of weather.

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Hall: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Representative Hall: So is there any sensitivity when you're looking at your budget through JFAC?
• Representative Hall, I'm worried about our budget. Again, I go back to the assumption aspects.
• Representative Hall: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Representative Hall, I'm worried about our budget. Again, I go back to the assumption aspects.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Transcript Highlights:

• We do everything from public outreach to town halls in each district.
• We only have one city in our county, so for us, making sure there's at least a town hall in the city,
• We do everything from public outreach to town halls in each district.
• We only have one city in our county, so for us, making sure there's at least a town hall in the city,
• We do everything from public outreach to town halls in each district.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 253, by Assembly Member Ward and presented by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva, which would allow licensed third-party professionals to review certain post-entitlement permits if a local building department would take more than 30 days. Supporters, including California YIMBY, the California Chamber of Commerce, the Housing Action Coalition, the Bay Area Council, SPUR, and Abundant Housing LA, said the bill would reduce permitting delays and help housing production. League of Cities and the California State Association of Counties expressed concerns but were not formally opposed. Members voiced strong support, and the bill passed the committee 10-0 to Appropriations. The committee then held an informational hearing on California’s general plan. The first panel, led by UC Davis professor Catherine Brinkley, gave an overview of the general plan structure, required elements, update cycles, and the new PlanSearch database that makes adopted plans searchable statewide. She emphasized that general plans are long-term, locally tailored documents that integrate housing, transportation, safety, environmental justice, and other policy areas, and noted that many plans and elements are outdated. Members asked about update timelines, public participation, and whether AI tools could help with drafting and analysis. A second panel of local government representatives described the practical challenges of preparing and updating general plans, especially in rural and small jurisdictions. Speakers from Calaveras County, Sacramento, San Joaquin County, and Fountain Valley cited staffing shortages, consultant availability, funding constraints, CEQA and outreach costs, changing state mandates, and the difficulty of keeping plans aligned with local conditions and board turnover. They asked for more funding, more time, clearer prioritization, and more flexibility. A third panel from the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation explained its role in issuing general plan guidelines, technical advisories, and annual planning surveys, and said it is updating its guidance through 2027 to reflect recent housing, climate, safety, environmental justice, and open space laws. No public comment was offered, and the informational hearing was adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• , Hammet, Harbison, Given, Gray, Hall, Hammet, Harbison, Given, Gray, Hall, Hammet, Harbison, Harrison
• Faulner wandering around in the hall. Faulner wandering around in the hall.
• more. halls more.
• I don't see Miss Hall. I was you'd like. I don't see Miss Hall. I was you'd like.
• Hall. Hall.

Bills: SB 1 , HB 500 , SB 1 , HB 1400 , HB 1094 , HB 365 , HB 1109 , HB 647 , HB 500

Transcript Highlights:

• We are here at beautiful Bachman Hall.
• of Fame, the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame, and the University Hawaii Sports Circle of Honor.
• </c><00:29:21.800><c> of</c><00:29:21.920><c> Fame,</c> the USA Hall of Fame, the USA Hall of Fame, the
• Um, I've been inducted into the Hawaii Golf Hall of Fame.
• </c> Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame.

Committee: House Education

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to hear testimony on House Bill 2384, which relates to student athlete compensation and NIL. Chair Garrett opened by explaining the hearing was intentionally held on campus so lawmakers could hear directly from those affected. UH President Wendy Hensel and Athletics Director Matt Elliott both testified in support, saying the bill would help the university respond to the changing college athletics landscape, protect student athletes, improve transparency and education around NIL, and support UH’s ability to remain competitive. Elliott also said UH was seeking $5 million in NIL-related funding to support the program. Several UH coaches and student athletes testified in favor, emphasizing the importance of UH athletics to the state, the community, and the student experience. Women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman described UH athletics as a source of pride and hope for the state, while players Jovi, Latoria Tamilo, and others said the program felt like home and that NIL support could help them grow, represent Hawaii, and give back. Women’s volleyball coach Robyn Ah Mow said UH athletics changed her life and that the school must adapt to remain competitive; her players Victoria Leyva, Shealy Reed, and Talia Akase similarly said NIL opportunities could help UH attract talent, expand exposure, and strengthen community ties. Football coach Timmy Chang said the bill was important for recruiting, retaining, and building culture around Hawaiian values, and player Dean Briskie said UH’s developmental approach and team culture mattered more than money, though NIL has made retention harder. Quarterback Micah Alihada said the program’s culture and support from coaches and leadership made it easier to stay, but that the changing landscape made HB 2384 important. Baseball players Elijah Eikez and Ben Zukerman Ball also supported the bill, saying UH athletics carries responsibility to the community and helps student athletes become leaders and role models. No vote or final committee action was described in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll start with Representative Hall Good. Afternoon, I'm Representative Bill Hall.
• Afternoon, I'm Representative Bill Hall.
• It's really the north campus part of the campus As many of you know, we're housed in Bratton Hall on
• It is housed in Bratton Hall, the main law school building.
• It is housed in Bratton Hall, the main law school building.

Bills: SB1 , SB3

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Guthrie, Senator Hall, Senator Hamilton, Senator Haste.
• Senators Jett, Ugweh, Divers, Hall, and Paxton. Close the roll.
• Senator Hall, you're recognized for an announcement. Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Mr...

Bills: SB1465 , SB2110 , SB1771 , SB206 , SB1584 , SB1386 , SB1696 , SB1806 , SB1428 , SB1390 , SB1381 , SB201 , SB1778 , SB1332 , SB1836 , SB1369 , SB1794 , SB1290 , SB175 , SB1379

Keywords: professional engineers, surveyors, licensure board, sunset extension, state board, occupational licensing, engineering license, surveying license, professional regulation, regulatory board, sunset review, emergency clause, Oklahoma O.S. 59, board appointments, lay member, SB2110, eggs, ungraded eggs, graded eggs, egg sales

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Hall. Hall here. Senator Hamilton. Senator Hastelton. Senator Haste. Haste here.
• Jeffrey Martindale, Ph.D., a psychologist who works up in Stillwater, where Senator Hall and I got to

Bills: SB1423 , SB1426 , SB1502 , SB1377 , SB1983 , SB1466 , SB1645 , SB1647 , SB1847 , SB1565 , SB1562 , SB1329 , SB1383 , SB1833 , SB1555 , SB1344 , SB1839 , SB1280 , SB1832 , SB2001 , SB1405 , SB2143 , SB1989 , SB1393 , SB1392 , SB1395 , SB1400 , SB1220 , SB1516 , SB1239 , SB1531 , SB1349 , SB1221 , SB1538 , SB1309 , SB1434 , SB2108 , SB2121 , SB2171 , SB2061 , SB2112 , SB2138

Summary: The Senate convened, the roll was called, and a quorum was declared. The chamber opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then proceeded to a series of floor introductions recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Sameed Faruqi, and psychologist of the day, Dr. Jeffrey Martindale, along with several interns and guests on the floor and in the gallery. A major ceremonial item was the introduction of the Oakdale/Oktaha Lady Tigers fast-pitch softball team, which was recognized for winning the 2025 OSSAA Class 2A state championship. Senator Fricks presented a citation honoring the team’s resilience, sportsmanship, and community pride, and the coach briefly thanked the Senate and described the long-term connection between the players and the school program. The Senate also recognized the Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Association in the gallery. No legislation was debated or voted on in the transcript; the only formal action was a motion adopted to adjourn when the clerk’s desk was clear. Committee announcements noted that HHS would meet at 1:00 and Revenue and Taxation would meet later in the afternoon, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 10th at 1:30 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Chairman Hall, members of the committee.
• Hall. Hinojosa. Kolkhorst. Aye. Menendez. Middleton.
• Hall. Aye. Kolkhorst. Aye. Middleton. There have been six ayes and zero nays.

Bills: HCR111 , HB5655 , HB5689 , HB5690 , HCR46 , HCR83 , HCR81 , HCR84

Committee: Senate Administration

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and considered several local and uncontested measures, mostly resolutions designating official Texas titles for places and observances. HCR 111 would name Combs the official Bee Capital of Texas; HCR 81 would name Milam the Gateway Capital of Texas; HCR 84, as a committee substitute, would name Pineland the Sawmill Capital of Texas; and HCR 83 would name Rusk County the Syrup Capital of Texas. The committee also heard HCR 46, designating January 12 as Nathan Gage Ingram Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035, honoring the Roanoke Navy SEAL who died during a mission off Somalia. No public testimony was offered on any of these resolutions, and each was reported favorably to the full Senate by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes, then placed on the local and uncontested calendar for May 28, 2025. The committee also considered HB 5655, which would create a water control and improvement district in Fort Bend County to provide drainage improvements for about 912 acres owned by TPHTL Hatcher LLC. Senator Kolkhorst explained that the district powers were intended to address flooding and drainage in a low-lying area. The bill was reported favorably to the full Senate with no opposition after no public testimony was offered. In addition, HB 5689 and HB 5690 were heard as local bills validating and updating the powers and prior acts of the Coal Ranch Improvement District No. 1 and the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 in Denton County; both were reported favorably without testimony or questions. At the end of the meeting, the committee reviewed the proposed May 28, 2025 local and uncontested calendar, noted that some bills had been removed due to penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, and specifically removed HB 4202. The remaining calendar, with that exception, was certified by unanimous vote. The committee then recessed.

Transcript Highlights:

• Yes, Representative Hall, thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you for taking my question.
• Representative Hall, Madam Chair, thank you for taking my question.
• Representative Hall, thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you for taking my question.
• </c><04:26:27.399><c> yes</c> Woodcock yes representative Hall yes Woodcock yes representative Hall yes
• Representative Hall voted no. Representative Bon voted no. Representative Damon voted no.

Summary: The House Education Policy and Administration Committee heard testimony on HB 222, which would repeal the requirement that a chartered public school and the resident school district sign a memorandum of understanding on how students with disabilities will receive special education services. The prime sponsor, Rep. Peggy Balboni, said the bill was requested by the New Hampshire Association of Special Education Administrators and the New Hampshire Alliance for Public Charter Schools. She argued that federal and state law already require districts to provide FAPE and that the MOU requirement has created extra work, legal costs, and delays without improving services. She said many MOUs remain unsigned, but students are still receiving services and complaint numbers have not changed. Rep. Mooney also supported repeal, calling the MOU duplicative and impractical because IEPs and 504 plans already govern services. Testimony from Jane B. Brulu of the special education administrators’ association and Beth McLure of the charter schools alliance echoed that view, saying the MOU has not helped students, has added hours of work and legal fees, and has mostly been a source of disputes over funding and service costs. McLure said her school has worked with more than 15 districts and has always been able to reach agreements, though the first year of the requirement took substantial time and money. Committee members asked about the original purpose of the law, unsigned MOUs, and whether disputes could be resolved without the requirement. A representative from the Department of Education said the MOU was originally proposed to address reports that some students were not getting services on time and to provide some oversight, but the department has no authority to order charter schools or districts to agree and no appeal process if they cannot. The department also said it does not currently audit charter school special education services because it lacks authority to monitor charter schools directly, and it urged the committee to consider some alternative oversight if the MOU requirement is repealed. The hearing on HB 222 was then closed, and the committee announced it would begin the hearing on HB 699 after a short break.

Transcript Highlights:

• Fetgatter here, Ford here, Fugate here, Gann here, George here, Guys, Guys, Greggo, Guys, Greggo here, Hall
• Hall, Hardin, Hardin, Harris here, Hassenbeck, Hassenbeck, Hayes here, Heffner here, Hildebrandt here
• You walk down the hall and you get exercise. You get nutrition.
• Dad standing up here a year ago introducing you as you got inducted into the Oklahoma Ag Hall of Fame
• The hall roll calls are in progress.

Bills: SB1287 , SB1983 , SB1796 , SB1806 , SB1558 , SB2135 , SB483 , SB1198 , SB1265 , SB2154 , SB2139 , SB1552 , SB2118 , SB1775 , SB259 , SB1344 , SB1380 , SB2007 , SB1572 , SB2074 , SB1423 , SB1425 , SB1502 , SB1503 , SB1833 , SB1561 , SB1555 , SB2044 , SB1749 , SB904 , SB1565 , SB1500 , SB667 , SB1484 , SB1562 , SB1644 , HR1045 , SB227 , SB1627 , SB1475 , SB1966 , SB2049 , SB1531 , SB80 , SB1734 , SB1630 , SB1894 , SB1975 , SB1432 , SB1437 , SB1812 , SB346 , SB710 , SB1489 , SB1614 , SB2045 , SB1250 , SB1304 , SB1501 , SB1946 , SB592 , SB65 , SB1257 , SB444 , SB640 , SB2178 , SB1242 , SB1642

Keywords: abstraction, licensing, Oklahoma Abstractors Board, criminal background, good moral character, SB1983, foster care, resource family partner, resource family partners, Department of Human Services, DHS, child welfare, foster homes, foster children, placement data, data sharing, de-identified data, aggregated data, sibling groups, placement disruptions

Transcript Highlights:

• , Entenman, Eslick, Farivar, Fey, Fitzgibbon, Fosse, Goodman, Graham, Gregerson, Griffey, Hackney, Hall
• Goodman, Graham, Gregerson, Griffey, Hackney, Hall, Hill, Jacobsen, Keaton, Klicker, Kloba, Leavitt,
• The good member from the 5th District, Representative Hall. Take us to caucus.
• The good member from the 5th District, Representative Hall, to move the caucus. Thank you, Mr.
• Representative Hall, how do you vote? Representative Valdez, how do you vote?

Bills: HB2720 , HB2073 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, approved the previous day’s minutes, heard Senate messages on several bills, and then took up a series of third-reading and concurrence votes. The chamber also received notice that the Senate had concurred in House amendments to several other bills and that the Senate President had signed Engrossed Senate Bill 5068. Members then considered a slate of bills dealing with climate commitment account revenue, court administration, attorney general investigative authority, inmate funds, health care facility transactions, ferry governance, gun violence prevention and 3D-printed firearms, and renewable energy tax treatment. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1170, Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2251, Engrossed House Bill 2445, Substitute House Bill 2334, Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill 1960, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1500, Second Substitute House Bill 1909, Engrossed House Bill 2156, Substitute House Bill 2539, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2548, Engrossed House Bill 2588, and Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2320 all received final passage after Senate amendments, with several members speaking in support or opposition. Supporters generally described the measures as clarifying revenue accounts, improving court access, protecting consumers, updating inmate account limits, addressing hospital consolidation, enabling local ferry management, and strengthening gun-violence prevention or renewable-energy tax policy. Opponents raised concerns about reduced transparency, expanded bureaucracy, shifting costs, attorney general overreach, limits on local control, and First Amendment or property-rights issues. Recorded votes showed passage on each of those bills, with margins ranging from narrow to broad: 55-38 on HB 1170, 54-40 on HB 2251, 66-29 on HB 2445, 80-15 on SHB 2334, 86-9 on ESHB 1960, 61-34 on ESHB 1500, 57-38 on SSB 1909, 54-41 on EHB 2156 after reconsideration, 57-38 on SHB 2539, 55-41 on ESHB 2548, 56-40 on EHB 2588, and 58-38 on ESHB 2320. The House also agreed to retransmit Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1408 to the Senate after deciding not to concur in the Senate’s fourth amendment. The meeting ended with both caucuses called and the House at ease.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I just had a conversation earlier today about another individual walking our halls that said that
• I lectured in classrooms, I attended ribbon cuttings and student-run town halls, and even fundraisers
• to raise money for... ...cuttings and student-run town halls, and even fundraisers to raise money for
• It has a TED Talk seating lecture hall, which will be the largest on our campus.
• also a project that was funded through the CCA and Commerce to install solar on one of our residence halls

Bills: SGA9314 , SGA9282 , SGA9288 , SGA9296 , SGA9232 , SGA9233 , SGA9235 , SGA9236 , SGA9237

Committee: Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development

Transcript Highlights:

• Corrine Hall, and she is the Senior Manager of State Fiscal Policy Project, Government Performance, and
• As the Chair shared, my name is Corinne Hall.
• Hall. That was very informative. Thank you. You do have some questions.
• And Miss Hall, I, I'm probably the biggest nerd sitting up here right now, because I used to be a city
• Thank you, Chris Hall.

Committee: House Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Orr's bill, sponsored by Senator Kolkhorst, and the chair recognizes our colleague Senator Hall
• Senator Hall. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Members, HB 1992.
• Members, any questions for Senator Hall on behalf of the sponsor? Thank you.
• Thank you, Senator Hall.
• In the interim, the author of this bill attempted to have a town hall in an HOA-run area of his district

Bills: HB128 , HB34 , HB 128 , HB621 , HB748 , HB2259 , HB2960 , HB3113 , HB4749 , SB835

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Hall. Representative Sores. Representative Money. Representative Warren.
• Well, just a representative Hall. Thank you. Dr.
• We have two more speakers: Representative Warren and Representative Hall, who has another point to make
• Representative Hall, can you tell me the colleges and universities that you met with yesterday?
• Representative Hall, I want to say first thank you.

Bills: HB441 , HB445 , HB477 , HB441 , HB445

Committee: House Health

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax

Transcript Highlights:

• and Intermediate, Kanu Ka from Hawaii Island, Chiefest Kamaka Hel Middle School on Kauaii, Seabberry Hall
• and Intermediate; Kanu Ka from Hawaii Island; Chiefest Kamaka Hel Middle School on Kauaii; Seabberry Hall
• Seabberry Seabberry Seabberry Hall,<00:02:24.480><c> Maui</c><00:02:24.879><c> High</c> Hall, Maui High
• Hall, Maui High School,<00:02:26.879><c> Mulokai</c><00:02:27.760><c> Middle</c> Pearl City High School

Transcript Highlights:

• Gutierrez, Higginbough, Hall. Hancock, Enohosa Nueces, Enohosa Vidal.
• Senate Resolution 197 by Hall. commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Christian Life Commission.
• Senator Hall on the recognition. a distinguished group of individuals to the Senate floor, my special
• Chair recognizes Senator Hall on the resolution I do thank you Senator Cook for bringing this.
• There was a debate at City Hall and I think we had managed to help get a bill passed here that would

Bills: SJR3 , SB5 , SJR36 , SJR3 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB5 , SB21 , SB72 , SB140 , SB262 , SB370 , SB372 , SB495 , SB627 , SB703 , SB764 , SB842 , SB971 , SB790 , SB767 , SB480 , SB1066

Transcript Highlights:

• Fetgatter, Fetgatter, Ford here, Fugate, Fugate, Gann here, Gann here, George here, Gise here, Grego here, Hall
• here, Hardin, Hardin, Harris, Harris, Harris, Harris, Grego here, Hall here, Hardin, Hardin, Harris,
• Please recognize Representative Hall to present the Doctor of the Day.
• Representative Hall, you're recognized for Doctor of the Day. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bills: HB3419 , HB4153 , HB3430 , HB3791 , HB3277 , HB4119 , HB4408 , HB3905 , HB3968 , HB3835 , HB3386 , HB2650 , HB3742 , HB3588 , HB3748 , HB4303 , HB4311 , HB3028 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB4132 , HB1889 , HB3265 , HB1739 , HB4434 , HB3313 , HB3852 , HB4263 , HB3413 , HB3414 , HB3415 , HB3416 , HB3417 , HB3418 , HB3420 , HB2116 , HB2206 , HB3625 , HB2939 , HB3721 , HB1823 , HB2425 , HB4440 , HJR1087 , HB4003 , HJR1077 , HB1770 , HB1675 , HB3627 , HB3891 , HJR1067 , HB3462 , HJR1053 , HJR1054 , HJR1044 , HB3472 , HB1225 , HJR1019 , HB4145 , HJR1081 , HB1746 , HJR1069 , HJR1050 , HB1638 , HB3327 , HJR1055 , HB3127 , HB4488 , HB2955 , HB3781 , HB3783 , HB3802 , HB2471 , HB2937 , SCR16 , HB2960 , HB3466 , HB3262 , HB3269 , HB3152 , HB4140 , HB4142 , HB3148 , HB3378

Summary: The House convened, heard an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a long floor calendar with several introductions and recognitions, including guests from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Trucking Day participants, Mid America Christian University, and the day’s doctor and nurse honorees. The chamber also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 16, recognizing March as National Women’s History Month. Members debated and passed House Bill 2937, which extends constitutional carry to allow qualified individuals to carry firearms on boats. Questions focused on alcohol use on lakes, public safety, and whether law enforcement agencies had requested or opposed the bill. The House also passed House Bill 2960, limiting lawsuits against firearm manufacturers when a purchaser modifies a firearm; House Bill 3466, removing the Corporation Commission’s unused petty cash fund from statute; House Bill 3262, increasing the warrant-service fee from $50 to $150 at the request of the Oklahoma County Sheriff; and House Bill 3269, allowing electronic arrest warrants to mirror existing electronic search-warrant procedures. Additional bills passed included House Bill 3152, authorizing Corporation Commission officers to transport certain detained truckers to jail and book them; House Bill 414, making theft of a firearm a Class 2 felony regardless of value; House Bill 4142, expanding criminal statutes at the request of the Oklahoma City Police Bomb Squad; House Bill 3148, modernizing VIN inspection procedures and fee handling; and House Bill 3378, creating a revolving board for OCAST’s grant-awarding body after all members rolled off at once and delayed grants. House Bill 3378 also had its emergency clause adopted. Most measures passed with strong bipartisan margins, and the House adjourned after announcements and committee notices.

Transcript Highlights:

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• ,</c><00:39:56.720><c> named</c><00:39:57.040><c> after</c> Road to Aurora City Hall, named after Road
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Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal from February 17, 2026, and then moved into third reading. Members passed several bills on final passage: HB 1013, concerning landlord use of ratio utility billing systems; HB 1064, modifying the youthful offender system; HB 1076, making transportation-related statutory changes; HB 1067, allowing use of the diseased livestock indemnity fund to address livestock health threats; HB 1042, concerning dry needling by occupational therapists; and HB 1025, exempting auctioneers from certain requirements of the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act. Vote totals were recorded for each, with HB 1042 and HB 1025 passing unanimously and the others passing by varying margins, including HB 1067 at 58-1 and HB 1076 at 40-19. Co-sponsors were then invited to add their names to the adopted bills. During announcements, members highlighted upcoming committee hearings and events. Judiciary, Education, Health and Human Services, Transportation/Housing/Local Government, Finance, Statutory Revision, and Capital Development committees all announced meetings and bill agendas. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups, including Adams 12 Stargate, Emily Griffith Technical College, and Slavens Elementary fourth graders, as well as a Chaparral High School AP government class. There were also announcements about the Aerospace and Defense Caucus, Aerospace Day at the Capitol, and a Colorado Housing Coalition reception. Several members made brief remarks honoring people and observances, including a detailed tribute to Barbara Shannon Banister for her civil rights and community leadership in Aurora, and a statement marking the first day of Ramadan and encouraging members to visit local mosques and participate in iftar events. At the end of the session, the majority leader moved to lay over the balance of the calendar until February 19, 2026, and the House agreed without objection. The House then stood in recess until later that day.