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• 2, 3, and 4 of Article 25-A of the Oklahoma Constitution and will enact substantially the same language
• have a living wage in Oklahoma, and sometimes they're working two jobs.
• And then we've had some other funding as related to school safety programs.
• the legal community in Oklahoma, and they make a recommendation?
• Senate Bill 1176 directs the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to create and administer a water and wastewater

Bills: HB3312 , HB3700 , HB2981 , HB2961 , HB3016 , HB4478 , HB4326 , HB3025 , HB3710 , HB4125 , HB2951 , HB3082 , HB4142 , HB4106 , HB1752 , HB3268 , HB4440 , HJR1067 , SB1144 , SB1145 , SB1146 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1156 , SB1157 , SB1158 , SB1159 , SB1161 , SB1162 , SB1163 , SB1164 , SB1165 , SB1166 , SB1149 , SB1167 , HJR1024 , SB1174 , SB1175 , SB1176 , HB3419 , HB3748 , HB4335 , HB3057 , HB3279 , HB4428 , HB3420 , HB3040 , HB4140 , HB1638 , HB3298 , HB4113 , HB1082 , HB4301 , HB3269 , HB3587 , HB4226 , HB4324 , HB4339 , HB4342 , HB3278 , HB3996 , HB4236 , HB4352

Summary: The Senate first took up House Bill 4440, a proposal related to Medicaid expansion. Pro Tem Paxton said the measure would move parts of the expansion from the Constitution into statute, add work requirements for able-bodied adults, and create a trigger if the federal FMAP match falls below 90%. Supporters argued this would give the Legislature more flexibility to manage costs and protect the program long term, while opponents said it would weaken voter-approved constitutional protections and could lead to reduced coverage or benefits. After extended debate, the bill itself passed 30-8, but the separate motion to place it on an August special election ballot failed 30-9. The Senate then advanced and passed H.J.R. 1067, a related November ballot measure that would repeal the constitutional Medicaid expansion obligation entirely; it passed 29-8. The chamber then considered several retirement cost-of-living adjustment bills. SB 1144 would provide a 3% or 6% COLA for retired teachers depending on years retired, while ending a dedicated revenue apportionment once the system reaches 100% funded or in 2036. Senators raised concerns about the long-term funding changes, but the bill passed 43-1. SB 1145 provided similar COLAs for retired state employees and passed 41-4. SB 1146 offered COLAs for police retirees and passed unanimously 48-0. SB 1147, a COLA for firefighters and volunteer firefighters with estimated added unfunded liability, was also adopted by the Senate after committee approval and proceeded to final passage as the transcript ended.

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• It is about honoring God in our sincere acts of mercy and love. I invite all of Oklahoma to pray.
• Bless them, and through each member, bless the great state of Oklahoma, our home, in Jesus' name.
• And through each member, bless the great state of Oklahoma, our home, in Jesus' name. Amen.
• Oklahomans and Oklahoma women have been working tirelessly for the betterment of Oklahoma.
• Their commitment to safety, reliability, and hard work ensures that families and industries across Oklahoma

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.

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Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 146, which would require longer retention and quicker disclosure of certain video recordings from traffic stops and similar motor vehicle violations when a citation is disputed. The prime sponsor described the bill as a response to a constituent who challenged a speeding ticket but could not obtain a cruiser video before it was deleted under the current 30-day retention practice. Supporters argued the bill is about fairness and access to potentially exculpatory evidence, and one member suggested a simple 60-day retention period might avoid confusion over different timelines. The sponsor also noted that the bill would not affect criminal cases and that victims and complainants should have access to the same evidence as law enforcement when a recording is relevant to a defense. Major Brendan Davey of the New Hampshire State Police testified in opposition. He said the proposal would create a different discovery standard for one type of evidence, could discourage agencies from adopting body-worn or cruiser cameras, and would add cost and administrative burden. He explained that the State Police already retain routine traffic-stop videos for at least 30 days, but keep videos much longer when complaints or possible litigation are involved, and said the current system balances efficiency with accountability. He also argued the underlying speeding case did not make the trooper video directly material to the citation, though he acknowledged the legislature could choose a longer blanket retention period if it wished. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 638, which would allow people serving life without parole sentences to become eligible for a parole hearing at age 60 after serving at least 18 years, provided they have had no major conduct violations in the prior 10 years. The sponsor said the bill is intended to give a narrow second look to a small number of elderly prisoners, citing the high cost of incarceration and the health challenges of aging in prison. He emphasized that the bill would not automatically release anyone, would not apply to capital murder convictions under RSA 630:1, and would still allow victims to participate in the parole process. Testimony on HB 638 was mixed. Alexander Bailey, a survivor of violent crime and domestic violence advocate, supported the bill, saying many survivors favor rehabilitation, second chances, and restorative justice, and that people in prison often age faster and face serious health and safety problems. Another supporter, Russell Roy, began offering a personal story about crime, addiction, and violence in Concord, but the transcript cuts off before his full remarks. Committee members asked about why age 60 was chosen, how released individuals would support themselves, and whether victims or families would be consulted; the sponsor said 60 was meant to limit eligibility and reflect the health realities of prison, and that parole boards already consider support networks and victim input. No action or vote was taken in the hearing.

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• regional university funding, and institutional. enhancement.
• so he funding and maintaining and maybe even increasing he funding is so incredibly important.
• Additionally, both CRU and HEAF funding... empower us to address acute campus and student needs.
• And with the other two task force being funded, what would it take and what would?
• to see how we can help and provide some funding for them.

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

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• I think that's where the nuances here, and, you know, should there be funding and dollars set aside to
• And I recognize that, that there is competition to attract... ...the best talent.
• And I recognize that, that there is competition to attract very talented education administrators and
• ... ...have to be fully staffed and fully funded as well.
• million of that funding to the UC and CSU systems in this effort and the intersegmental committee so

Committee: Senate Education

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• making a transfer from the public school capital outlay fund to the charter school facility revolving
• the Low Carbon Construction Material Rebate Act, creating a fund, and making appropriations.
• to public funds requiring state agencies to submit an accountability and evaluation plan for programs
• and projects that receive funding from the Government Results and Opportunity Expendable Trust to the
• a portion of gross receipts tax revenue to all cities and counties fund.

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• And Oklahoma did not recognize my teaching certificate.
• that there is another compact, and that the Oklahoma board is trying to meet and hash out a compact
• And as I stated earlier, they have to have the same credentials moving into Oklahoma as current people
• When I got to Oklahoma, they didn't recognize my teaching certificate with 11 years' experience and a
• We're gonna make it easier for people to come to Oklahoma as a Military spouse and work and live in Oklahoma

Bills: SB540 , HB1085 , HB1484

Keywords: dentist, dental hygienist, dentistry, dental hygiene, licensure compact, interstate compact, professional licensing, license portability, health workforce, workforce shortage, mobility, compact privilege, state licensing board, public health, public safety, military spouse, telehealth dentistry, reciprocity, Title 59, occupational licensing

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• education across the state, and we listened to them and talked to them about funding, the effectiveness
• and additional funding per mile.
• Funding per mile, and you're getting funding for the students that ride on those buses.
• But it's like, it's such baby steps. steps, and it is frustrating, and we need to fund this.
• And it's extremely expensive to fund this.

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• Funding models are key and education. We do a lot of different funding models.
• You some trends in terms of funding and fte.
• She's also very talented artist and fashion design.
• And so that's something that you fund and that's also way that we can help.
• And so we did not have the funding to do that.

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• programs</c> understands and and funding for programs understands and and funding for programs has<01
• um</c><01:35:03.719><c> you</c> Federal funding and we'll react um you Federal funding and we'll react
• that... agency has struggle to attract and agency has struggle to attract and retain<01:39:11.320><c
• ><01:39:35.280><c> uh</c><01:39:35.440><c> essential</c> fund and we provide an uh essential fund and

Bills: HF2432

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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• for federal revolving fund programs, and add language that cancels the funds remain unspent.
• a talent attraction pilot initiative and authorized capital projects totaling $30 million.
• a talent attraction pilot initiative and authorized capital projects totaling $30 million.
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• c><00:35:15.320><c> construction</c> funding for the siting and construction funding for the siting and

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• 50% federal funds and 50% state maintenance<00:05:19.600><c> pool</c><00:05:19.919><c> funds</c><00:
• project in the amount of $6,892,089, funded with the Green Bank of Kentucky revolving loan fund.
• The green bank of revolving loan fund.
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Summary: The meeting opened with prayer and a quorum call, then the committee approved the prior meeting minutes. Staff reported several informational items, including University of Kentucky medical and research equipment purchases, school district debt issues, leasehold improvements, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System bond allocations. The committee then approved a line-item appropriation increase of $350,000 in federal funds for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Cumberland Forest Conservation Program, along with two Department of Military Affairs projects: the Ashland Readiness Center window replacement and the MATES HVAC replacement at Fort Knox. It also approved four larger maintenance-pool projects without further action: HVAC and smoke evacuation work at the Kentucky State Penitentiary, HVAC and hot water tank replacements at Oakwood, a Green Bank energy-savings performance project across state facilities, and roof replacement at Lake Barkley Lodge. Members asked about the prison project, the roof procurement process, and whether minority-owned firms receive special bidding preference; staff said capital projects are awarded through open low-bid procurement with qualification and warranty requirements, and that minority participation is preferred but not a bidding criterion. Two lease modifications were approved for Franklin County agencies: an expansion and renovation for the Auditor of Public Accounts and a downsizing and renovation for the Kentucky Workers Compensation Funding Commission. The committee also approved Kentucky Infrastructure Authority items, including a Monticello sewer loan, several Cleaner Water Program grants and reallocations, and a House Bill 1 water grant that required no action. Members questioned engineering costs and were told the KIA board reviews technical details and anomalies before approval. Finally, the committee approved six economic development grants: one EDF grant for V Simple in Jefferson County and five KPDI EDF grants for projects in Breckinridge, Erlanger, Todd, and Washington counties. The last action item was approval of Western Kentucky University’s up-to-$10 million general receipts revenue bond issue for athletic facilities. An informational Kentucky Housing Corporation multifamily bond item prompted concern from members about rising per-unit costs for affordable housing, and they requested further explanation from the housing corporation at a future meeting.

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• It is very much about labor and safety and workforce and infrastructure.
• The distinction in California between deployment and testing really revolves around whether the manufacturer
• And again, as I mentioned, enforcement authority, our current authority right now is really revolving
• It also directs WSDOT to adopt and maintain agency policies that maximize the amount of federal funding
• It also directs WSDOT to adopt and maintain agency policies that maximize the amount of federal funding

Committee: House Transportation

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• and any federal funds dollar fordoll and any federal funds would<00:10:58.560><c> be</c><00:10:58.959
• And the joint general fund.
• </c><00:43:24.720><c> and</c> was to add $120,000 general fund and was to add $120,000 general fund and
• </c> um S5 or SFP funding and one FTE. um S5 or SFP funding and one FTE.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

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• Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
• knowledge. ...all this training and knowledge, and it allows them to be rehired by a locality to go
• back and do training and help young firemen, young fire medics, and young paramedics come up and get
• and brought in.
• And I have one other question, Mr. Chair... And I have one other question, Mr.

Bills: SB208 , SB216 , HB187

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

Keywords: Montgomery, retirement system, employees, constitutional amendment, city council, retired law enforcement, retirement benefits, employment, firemedics, salary cap, HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312

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• We have a statute and a constitutional mandate for reasonable and necessary expenses to be funded by
• So, you know, I think to pull them out from the funding mechanism and only fund one side very clearly
• here and not fund both sides equitably is a bit of a disservice. ...very clearly here and not fund both
• level and the need to fund important things...
• Where the funding comes from and how long it takes?

Bills: HB513 , HB581 , HB596 , HB660 , HB719 , HB766 , HB802 , HB940 , HB950 , HB1028 , HB1183 , HB1201 , SB233 , SB300 , SB303 , SB315 , SB324 , SB411

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: supplemental pay, law enforcement, probation officers, parole officers, constitutional amendment, plugging credit, inactive well assessment, oil and gas regulation, well plugging, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, HB 660, district attorney salary, assistant district attorney salary, prosecutor pay raise, Louisiana prosecutors, state-paid salaries, warrant payment, R.S. 16:10, R.S. 16:11, general fund impact

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• We are holding 1, 2, 3, 4, 1568, 1569, 1609, and SCR 1009, and as... 168, 1569, 1609, and SCR 1040.
• Kupenthal, and their hard work and the willingness to collaborate and improve this legislation.
• Jet, Jude Cross, and Kurt Alton. Okay, and you are? Kat, Jutris. Okay, okay. And then the next one.
• Jet, Jude Cross, and Kurt Alton. Okay, and you are? Kat, Jutris. Okay, okay. And then the next one.
• SB 1140 is balanced and responsible, and it restores hope and support for those victims.

Bills: SB1110 , SB1140 , SB1234 , SB1275 , SB1426 , SB1436 , SB1470 , SB1489 , SB1512 , SB1540 , SB1556 , SB1568 , SB1569 , SB1573 , SB1585 , SB1609 , SB1627 , SB1634 , SB1635 , SB1648 , SB1654 , SB1687 , SCR1027 , SCR1040

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Elections

Keywords: expungement, misdemeanor, criminal record, Arizona Revised Statutes, judicial process, record sealing, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, forcible entry and detainer, forcible detainer, unlawful occupants, unauthorized occupant, squatter, squatting, property owner, residential property, residential dwelling

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• This local funding restoration bill will ensure the Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund is stable and
• and the City of Austin Employees Retirement Fund.
• between the fund and the city.
• and Retirement Fund.
• I'm opposed to this because the funds should be used for care and maintenance and not capital.

Bills: HB886 , HB1514 , HB2434 , HB2688 , HB2802 , HB3161 , HB3221 , HB4029 , HB4339 , HB4591 , HB4774 , HB4802 , HB4853 , HB5627 , SB1737

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Keywords: retirement, supplemental payment, benefits, Employees Retirement System, eligible annuitants, legislation, annuity, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age, DROP program, actuarial studies, pension benefits, municipal retirement

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• So depending on the final funds available and future discussions of the conference committee on...
• We're actuarially sound, and actually, because of the funding that the legislature has provided for in
• In addition to our regular funding, and as I understand in House Bill 500, there is a provision that
• would do just that: provide additional funding beyond the legacy payment to pre-fund these benefits and
• Unfortunately, it's the retirement system and the members of the trust fund that are subsidizing that

Bills: HB886 , HB1514 , HB2434 , HB2688 , HB2802 , HB3161 , HB3221 , HB4029 , HB4339 , HB4591 , HB4774 , HB4802 , HB4853 , HB5627 , SB1737

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

Keywords: retirement, supplemental payment, benefits, Employees Retirement System, eligible annuitants, legislation, annuity, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age, DROP program, actuarial studies, pension benefits, municipal retirement

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• That is a great investment into job growth and keeping the talent and attracting the talent.
• c> and</c> growth and keeping the talent and growth and keeping the talent and attracting<00:49:19.040
• </c> attracting the talent. attracting the talent.
• And then can we build Kentucky's startup talent pipeline to really fund and support the next generation
• And so I different types of talent.

Committee: Joint Economic Development & Workforce Investment