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• Senate Bill 1979 is an act that creates the Mining and Blasting Residential Protection Act.
• It establishes new statutory protections for residences and sensitive facilities located near mining
• I mean, I totally understand what you're getting at and protecting citizens, but I also don't want to
• If we can fix that and ensure that we're protecting mines that are not Changing, not growing from arbitrarily
• This bill does not amend or reopen the Oil and Gas Produced Water Act. With that, a second.

Bills: SB1246, SB1510, SB1979, SB1929, SB1930, SB1976

Keywords: environmental permitting, Oklahoma, Department of Environmental Quality, public participation, regulatory framework, administered applications, energy, wind energy, financial assurance, property restoration, environmental regulation, mining, blasting, residential protection, buffer zone, Department of Mines, public utilities, electric transmission lines, landowner rights, payment regulations

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• nurse of the Direction of previous day's journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second
• Fill us with all joy and peace.
• Fill them, each one with an overflow of hope, joy, and peace, and through them, bless a great state of
• And I'd like to ask them to stand up. Diana Yale and Anderson Gifford, would you please stand up?
• Thank you all, and God bless.

Bills: HB3840, HB3431, HB4422, HB4117, HB4300, HB4298, HB2984, HB3344, HB2979, HB2980, HB3662, HB4107, HB3082, HB2997, HB3083, HB3055, HB2951, HB3469, HB3173, HB3287, HB2947, HB3784, HB3901, HB4275, HR1031, HB4359, HB4115, HB3467, HB2978, HB3026, HB3032

Keywords: foreign ownership, land acquisition, military installation, critical infrastructure, affidavit requirements, state law, penalties, Attorney General, foreign ownership of land, foreign adversary, foreign government adversary, foreign government enterprise, foreign government entity, foreign terrorist organization, specially designated national, SDN, FTO, critical minerals, land ownership, real property

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• Nurse of the Day, correction of the previous day's journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions
• , House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment or reassignment of bills
• and resolutions, bills, resolutions, conference committee reports, and joint committee reports, motions
• Would the members and guests in the gallery please rise as you're able for the invocation and remain
• Fill us with all joy and peace.

Bills: HB3840, HB3431, HB4422, HB4117, HB4300, HB4298, HB2984, HB3344, HB2979, HB2980, HB3662, HB4107, HB3082, HB2997, HB3083, HB3055, HB2951, HB3469, HB3173, HB3287, HB2947, HB3784, HB3901, HB4275, HR1031, HB4359, HB4115, HB3467, HB2978, HB3026, HB3032

Keywords: foreign ownership, land acquisition, military installation, critical infrastructure, affidavit requirements, state law, penalties, Attorney General, foreign ownership of land, foreign adversary, foreign government adversary, foreign government enterprise, foreign government entity, foreign terrorist organization, specially designated national, SDN, FTO, critical minerals, land ownership, real property

Summary: The House convened with a roll call, prayer by Chaplain Ronnie Wilson, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Littrell. The chamber then heard several introductions and recognitions, including guests from members’ districts, the Lady Hornets championship team, and Doctor of the Day Dr. Ahmed Aziz, an internal medicine hospitalist from the Edmond/Deer Creek area. The main legislative action was consideration of House Joint Resolution 1031 by Representative Tammy West, a resolution recognizing Rose Day 2026 and honoring the sanctity of life. West moved adoption of the resolution, and the House approved it by recorded vote, 72-16. After the resolution passed, the body moved to announcements and introductions. The floor leader then offered a motion to adjourn, and the House agreed to adjourn until Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

Bills: SB 397, SB 481, SB 596, SB 760, SB 855, SB 1195, SB 1196, SB 1233, SB 1257, SB 1318, SB 1368, SB 1388, SB 1398, SB 1524, SB 1558, SB 1589, SB 1677, SB 1792, SB 2034

Keywords: data privacy, consumer rights, technology, business regulation, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, nursing facilities, assisted living, resident safety, power outage, voting by mail, legal guardian, electoral process, foster care, medical consent, out-of-network, healthcare access, Medicaid, child protection, expungement

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• ><c> and</c> additional protections for children and additional protections for children and provide<
• ><c> and</c><00:10:25.519><c> most</c> protecting Wyoming's youngest and most protecting Wyoming's youngest
• And the reason for that is because each act of penetration is a separate and distinct criminal act.
• And the reason for that is because each act of penetration is a separate and distinct criminal act.
• I think we heard that words do matter here, and we want every child protected.

Bills: HB0008, HB0009, HB0028

Keywords: stalking, minors, felony, protection orders, criminal penalties, grooming, sexual offenses, child protection, sexual exploitation, law amendment, explicit conduct, sex crimes, 916, all

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• Beyond that, the merit-based competitive hiring processes and protections that are being removed from
• Beyond that, the merit-based competitive hiring processes and protections that are being removed from
• I agree that we should be hyper-vigilant about protecting public and taxpayers' dollars, and so if that's
• I agree that we should be hyper-vigilant about protecting public and taxpayers' dollars, and so if that's
• I agree that we should be hyper-vigilant about protecting public and taxpayers' dollars, and so if that's

Bills: HF1, HF2

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• So I got the current stats from DFPS and children have an average of 3.2 placements per child.
• I am Kate Murphy, director of child protection policy at Texans Care for Children.
• And then that relative comes forward and wants a child, and then we have a really hard time getting that
• child out of foster care when the research has proven over and over and over again that children want
• child and relatives are.

Bills: SB 2041, SB 1777, SB 1681, SB 2311

Keywords: child welfare, foster care, Department of Family and Protective Services, DFPS, Family Code, conservatorship, placement selection, contract residential care, kinship care, relative placement, designated caregiver, best interest of the child, least restrictive setting, placement stability, child protective services, residential treatment, group home, family reunification, Texas foster system, residential care

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• This is a child-centered policy that supports both children and foster families by reducing disruption
• I am Kate Murphy, Director of Child Protection Policy at Texans Care for Children.
• It could be through the children's attorney, or whichever relative comes forward and wants a child.
• Erica Banuelos, Department of Family and Protective Services, neutral on the bill. Correct?
• That was the question that came up, and this is just when you have a child that comes in.

Bills: SB2041, SB1777, SB1681, SB2311

Keywords: child welfare, foster care, Department of Family and Protective Services, DFPS, Family Code, conservatorship, placement selection, contract residential care, kinship care, relative placement, designated caregiver, best interest of the child, least restrictive setting, placement stability, child protective services, residential treatment, group home, family reunification, Texas foster system, residential care

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• And so, yes, we do have in place where you can take and and do and deal with that For the questions,
• And so we want to ensure that those families are protected and also offer a safe place for our children
• And so are we prioritizing the parents' beliefs over the safety and well-being of a child?
• religious beliefs over the wellbeing and the health and safety of a child.
• And so what this bill does is make two modest but meaningful reforms to our child care law to give some

Bills: HB1979, HB1225, HB3931, HB4454, HB3849, HB1746, HB3720, HB4275, HB4300, HB3586, HB2268, HB3755, HB4117, HB4294, HB3650, HB4298

Keywords: early childhood education, task force, governance structure, healthcare access, stakeholder engagement, quality services, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity, X marker, transgender, vital statistics, State Department of Health, State Commissioner of Health

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• One is it modifies and mirrors the statute on background checks for child care workers to comply and
• And so are we prioritizing the parents' beliefs over the safety and well-being of a child?
• And so... ...protections already for families, and so this seems like we are moving much, much further
• and safety of a child.
• And we, and again, the child care providers were the ones that really came to us and said, hey, this

Bills: HB1979, HB1225, HB3931, HB4454, HB3849, HB1746, HB3720, HB4275, HB4300, HB3586, HB2268, HB3755, HB4117, HB4294, HB3650, HB4298

Keywords: early childhood education, task force, governance structure, healthcare access, stakeholder engagement, quality services, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity, X marker, transgender, vital statistics, State Department of Health, State Commissioner of Health

Summary: The Senate Health and Human Services Committee first considered the nomination of Christy D. Fisher to the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Senator Stanridge presented her as a lay member with legal and paralegal experience, and Fisher spoke about her family’s experience with speech therapy and autism-related speech needs. After brief questions, the committee advanced the nomination on an 8-2 vote. The committee then heard several bills, including measures creating an Early Childhood Task Force (HB 1979), clarifying that Oklahoma has always prohibited sex-to-gender-identity amendments on birth certificates (HB 1225), and establishing a process for correcting death certificates after one year (HB 3931). Members also advanced a bill restricting edible medical marijuana products from being attractive to children (HB 4454), updating the mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents (HB 3849), and allowing juvenile safety plans to take effect if not acted on within 24 hours (HB 1746). Other bills addressed local food sales thresholds (HB 3720), allowing case managers and peer support specialists to work for cities and counties (HB 4275), DHS background-check and email-notice updates for child care centers (HB 4300), and a clarification that raising a child consistent with biological sex is not child abuse and that adoption cannot be denied solely over refusal to support a gender transition (HB 3586). The committee also advanced bills on Medicaid reimbursement for dementia cognitive assessments and care planning (HB 2268), juvenile detention medication funding (HB 3755), family resource centers including faith-based and workforce organizations (HB 4117), epilepsy insurance coverage protections (HB 4294), extending the managed care rate floor to July 1, 2028 with a carve-out for multi-state contracts (HB 3650), and child care reforms raising subsidy co-pays and directing DHS to set more flexible master-teacher ratios for certain facilities (HB 4298). Several bills were amended or worked from committee substitutes, and most passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with HB 1225, HB 3586, and HB 4294 drawing some opposition. The committee adjourned after noting it would likely meet again later for additional executive nominations.

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• . ...child abductions and sex trafficking.
• Based on present and available protective order and bond data, there could be more.
• Let's protect everybody. Very simply, honor your protective order and you have no issues.
• Well, and so the question I'll pose to you is because this does not relate to acts against a child.
• of child predators, and we need to hit it head-on.

Bills: HB316, HB353, HB 1160, HB1414, HB1422, HB1443, HB1713, HB1789, HB1902, HB2073, HB2666, HB2695, HB316

Keywords: motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations

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• And what it does, and it's been through many committees, had great support, it strengthens protections
• Delayed disclosure is common in grooming and child sexual abuse cases, and this was true with Hannah.
• ,</c><00:10:27.720><c> and</c><00:10:27.880><c> this</c> and child sexual abuse cases, and this and child
• </c> the bill and also saying, "Hey, my child the bill and also saying, "Hey, my child was<00:25:27.120
• “Um, and their business model isn’t one that protects the miners or protects the families.

Bills: HF3489, HF3393, HF3785, SF856, HF4006, HF4615, HF3919, HF4591, HF3682, HF4240

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• And so, um, ...bad acts and it's also inconsistent with our current sentencing scheme.
• It helps protect not just my child, but every child and every person who could next be targeted.
• comes in, and from that screening and assessment... ...a child is classified and placed in certain housing
• to protect both public order and religious liberty.
• And we do want to make sure that we are protecting that right and protecting our citizens while they're

Bills: HB36, HB52, HB56, HB68, HB92, HB119, HB140, HB147, HB160, HB171, HB289, HB351, HB552, HB784

Keywords: HB 36, Act 780, Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, juvenile justice, juveniles, Evangeline Parish, regional district, board of commissioners, commission membership, Louisiana juvenile law, R.S. 15:1109, R.S. 15:1109.1, parish governance, district boundaries, local government, HB 52, Act 192, Louisiana criminal procedure, misdemeanor jury trial, six-person jury

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• This legislation would protect child... victims and witnesses in courts with new rights, new safeguards
• It would create a child... online protection board to allow parents and victims to go and argue their
• and policy solutions for child trafficking and child exploitation.
• and child exploitation.
• related to their child protection efforts... ...to establish a report and remove program to make it

Keywords: Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony

Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.

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• We know we have something worth protecting, and that's why I'm here today.
• Families deserve stability, communities deserve a voice, and our children deserve leaders who protect
• Leaving the current law intact protects freedom and flexibility, allowing communities to either remain
• Act on and on.
• And the Gilmore Aiken Act, I can't remember whether it was 51 or I wasn't here but uh It did away with

Bills: HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

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• support the child care system and Families in need of affordable care for their children and prevents
• And families at risk of entering the child protection system.
• Child support is heavily regulated by federal regulations and the Social Security Act.
• And I mean, part of the strength in our kinship programs, part of the strength of our child protection
• CCAP follows the child and goes directly to the provider.

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• <c> Focus</c> Indian Child Welfare and special Focus Indian Child Welfare and special Focus grants<00
• She said child support is heavily regulated by federal regulations and the Social Security Act.
• Part of the strength in our kinship programs, part of the strength of our child protection and foster
• child care providers and programs.
• and child care.

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• It's why yesterday I filed the Hot Foods Act again to cut red tape and snap and to help working families
• And whatever that option is, that is right for the individual child.
• What I did not know 20 years ago, but quickly learned, was how child nutrition would change me and even
• I kept a close eye on the milk consumption and waste that we started seeing in about 2012 when the Act
• And hunger is humiliating for a child, embarrassing, painful. and most likely unnecessary.

Bills: SB222

Keywords: whole milk, school lunch, school meals, National School Lunch Program, Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, Child Nutrition Act, USDA, nutrition standards, dairy, nonfat milk, low-fat milk, reduced-fat milk, lactose-free milk, nondairy beverages, plant-based milk, milk substitution, parental consent, legal guardian, food allergies, allergic reaction

Summary: This meeting of the committee focused primarily on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, S222, which aims to permit schools to offer a fuller range of milk options, including whole, reduced, and low-fat varieties, that have garnered bipartisan support. Chairman Bozeman opened the session by highlighting concerns over children's nutrition and the obesity epidemic, emphasizing the significance of nutritious school meals in addressing these issues. Experts from various organizations were invited to discuss the implications of this bill as well as the current challenges facing school meal programs, including budget constraints and food supply issues. The meeting included passionate testimonies about the direct impacts of current dietary guidelines and federal funding reductions affecting schools' abilities to provide healthy meal options.

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• SB number 19. by Bettencourt relating to a prohibition on the marketing and acceptance of political contributions
• to the election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a resident address that is not current and

Bills: SB 8, HB7, HB15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• shall be known and may be cited as the Cindy Clemshire Act, and by renumbering the subsequent sections
• it more solid to protect Oklahoma families and to protect Oklahoma land going forward from these hostile
• The rules in the and the laws within this act.
• Act. So, to quickly summarize, Section 304 talks about any violations of the act and penalties.
• Protection Act of 2026' and by inserting in lieu thereof the words 'Right to Raise Act'.

Bills: HB1016, HB1453, HB1992, HB2015, HB2940, HB2959, HB2997, HB3037, HB3045, HB3053, HB3087, HB3267, HB3301, HB3453, HB3495, HB3521, HB3581, HB3584, HB3586, HB3587, HB3662, HB3691, HB3695, HB3697, HB3742, HB3743, HB3845, HB4058, HB4125, HB4198, HB4227, HB4425

Keywords: minors, content creation, trust account, compensation, civil action, digital content, Oklahoma statutes, foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, motor vehicles, towing services, combination vehicles, wrecker fees, possessory lien, landlord