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• I guess the issue is, as you're aware because of your, um, your history knowledge, the way greenhouse
• I think the one that I'm most aware of is in Colorado, came out of Boulder. I don't know.
• I just want to be everyone aware of that, but as it stands right now, I yield to questions.
• So just trying to make sure that we're, we're being cognizant and, and aware of, um, protecting that

Bills: SB1191 , SB1976 , SB1613 , SB1439 , SB1930 , SB1314 , SB1246

Committee: House Energy

Keywords: SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, oil and gas, surety bond, financial responsibility, environmental compliance, plugging wells, SB1613

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• Undersecretary, are you aware that the Waste Tire Task Force is being disbanded?
• I am aware that it was included in a measure to remove it. That's correct.
• Under Secretary, are you aware that the Waste Tire Task Force is being disbanded?
• I am aware that it was included in a measure to remove it. That's correct.

Bills: HB27 , HB290 , HB308 , HB311 , HB382 , HB417 , HB575 , HB755 , HB980

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: HB 290, Act 426, sunset law, Department of the Treasury, Louisiana Treasury, re-creation, reauthorization, statutory entities, termination date, sunset review, Title 49, fiscal administration, state finance, agency continuation, legislative authority, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation

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• They must be aware of it. Why they aren't using it is a different question. Okay, Mr.
• We're working on dementia care navigation training and dementia awareness, early signs of Alzheimer's
• training for community health workers to... ...and dementia awareness, early signs of Alzheimer's training
• We are focusing on promoting activities in the CDC's Healthy Brain Initiative... and dementia awareness

Committee: House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met on March 18 and considered two Senate bills. SB 1131 would require school districts and charter schools to report their AED inventory, CPR/AED training levels, and cardiac emergency response plans to ADE, which would compile the data; it also provides funding for AED purchases and maintenance. The committee adopted an amendment shifting the appropriation from the general fund to the industry-recognized certification and licensure reimbursement fund. The American Heart Association testified in support, emphasizing the need for better school cardiac preparedness. Several members raised concerns about using that fund because it supports student certification and licensure exams, but staff said the fund had an estimated $2 million balance and continued annual deposits. The bill was returned with a due pass recommendation by a 15-1 vote, with two members voting present. The committee then heard SB 1249, which would establish a dementia services program and require DHS to develop and maintain an Alzheimer’s disease state plan with stakeholder input. The bill appropriates $600,000 from the Health Services Lottery Moneys Fund. The Arizona government relations director for the Alzheimer’s Association testified in strong support, describing prior state planning efforts and current work on caregiver support, training, data collection, and grant applications, and noting that prior funding is expiring. Members asked whether the bill was meant to fund implementation or simply the plan, and the sponsor indicated it is written as a one-year appropriation but could be adjusted. Some members supported the policy but objected to taking money from a fund that supports maternal and child health programs such as Health Start and WIC, while others supported the measure and urged a sustainable funding source. The committee approved SB 1249 with a due pass recommendation by a 9-3 vote, with several members voting present.

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• This trait of self-awareness and humility struck me in a way that is still vividly remembered.
• This<00:04:50.000><c> trait</c><00:04:50.320><c> of</c><00:04:50.560><c> self-awareness</c><00:04:51.520
• ><c> and</c> This trait of self-awareness and This trait of self-awareness and humility humility humility

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• They're aware that this bill is coming and that's one of the reasons we're trying to get this done so
• They're aware<00:05:03.919><c> that</c><00:05:04.080><c> this</c><00:05:04.320><c> bill</c><00:05:04.560
• ><c> is</c><00:05:04.720><c> coming</c><00:05:04.960><c> and</c> aware that this bill is coming and aware

Committee: House Natural Resources & Energy

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• substitute for Senate Bill 578, a bill to be entitled an act relating to the Alzheimer's Disease Awareness
• This bill creates a statewide public health awareness campaign funded by the Department of Elder Affairs
• The awareness campaign would communicate the advantages of early detection and diagnosis, reporting issues
• substitute for Senate Bill 578, a bill to be entitled an act relating to the Alzheimer's Disease Awareness

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Doctors of the Day. Members then offered several gallery introductions and Capitol Day recognitions, including St. Johns County Day, Florida Space Day, Florida State Parks Day, AMIkids Day, Manatee County Days, New College of Florida Day, and Florida Keys Day. The chamber received and adopted a committee report on 65 executive appointments. Debate focused on the confirmation of Tina Vidal-Douart, with one senator opposing her appointment over concerns about contracts tied to detention facilities and political contributions, while another senator spoke in support based on her assistance during COVID testing efforts. The report was adopted by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays. On the special order calendar, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 48 on housing, which requires local governments to allow accessory dwelling units under specified conditions and extends certain density bonus incentives for military families. The Senate also passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 578, creating a statewide Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Initiative through the Department of Elder Affairs. Both bills passed 38-0. Appropriations Chair Hooper gave a budget update, saying the Senate budget rollout would move to February 12 in committee and February 18 in full appropriations. The Senate then waived rules to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House, and adjourned until Wednesday, February 11, for committee meetings and other business.

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• agency or other governmental agency, other than the institution where the violation occurs, is made aware
• Made aware of the violation. Thank you. Yes, sir. Are there any questions on the bill?
• And I'm aware we all voted up on it, but if there is perhaps a better or a different fix, I guess would
• I want to just make you aware of what the process is, and the reason for the delay in these phones is

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee considered four bills and reported all of them favorably. HB 373, by Rep. Duggins, tolls the statute of limitations for the offense of knowingly and willfully failing to report suspected child abuse until law enforcement or another outside agency learns of the violation. Members raised concerns about fairness if the underlying abuse is time-barred while the reporter still faces prosecution, and the sponsor said he would discuss possible changes with his state attorney, but the bill was not amended and passed 13-0. HB 359, by Rep. Anderson, extends the deadline for forensic examination of seized computers and electronic devices from 45 days to 365 days. Supporters from the Florida Prosecutors Association and state attorneys said modern devices are difficult and time-consuming to unlock and analyze, creating repeated requests to extend search deadlines and slowing investigations in cases involving child exploitation, homicide, and other crimes. The bill passed 13-0. HB 703, by Rep. Gentry, preserves a public records exemption for information generated by a state attorney’s conviction integrity unit during reinvestigation of a claim of innocence, with supporters saying disclosure could reveal sensitive information such as alternate suspects, witnesses, or evidence and compromise the review. It passed 12-0. HB 4001, by Rep. Tant, caps inmate health care compensation in Jefferson County at 110% of the Medicare reimbursement rate to encourage preexisting provider contracts and prevent overbilling; it also passed 13-0. The committee then adjourned.

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• funding, including the civil commitment coordinating position, attorney general's office, the public awareness
• position attorney general's office the position attorney general's office the public<00:03:50.560><c> awareness
• > you</c><00:03:52.239><c> know</c><00:03:52.400><c> efforts</c><00:03:52.799><c> for</c> public awareness
• uh you know efforts for public awareness uh you know efforts for the<00:03:53.360><c> red</c><00:03:

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• institutions, and community organizations are urged to collaborate with tribal nations to promote awareness
• to</c><00:12:26.240><c> promote</c> with tribal nations to promote with tribal nations to promote awareness
• ,<00:12:27.839><c> understanding,</c><00:12:28.639><c> and</c> awareness, understanding, and awareness

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• Um, specifically, I'm not aware on a federal level if there's been an impact.
• Um, specifically, I'm<00:05:07.759><c> not</c><00:05:08.080><c> aware</c><00:05:09.280><c> um</c><00:
• ><c> a</c><00:05:09.919><c> federal</c><00:05:10.160><c> level</c><00:05:10.400><c> if</c> I'm not aware
• um on a federal level if I'm not aware um on a federal level if there's<00:05:10.720><c> been</c><00

Bills: SF2077 , HF2439 , HF841

Committee: House Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:

• You're aware that prior to, can we get an order please? Members can we have some order? Mr..
• You're you're aware because we've talked that prior to 1930 no resolution was needed to take up and consider
• Bobby Day, advocates, medical professionals, community leaders have gathered at the Capitol to raise awareness
• the advocates from American Heart Association who are here to champion the heart health and raise awareness

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• </c><01:27:43.120><c> of</c> practic practitioners are well aware of practic practitioners are well aware
• We are aware of that issue.
• So I'm aware of the concern you raise.
• We are aware of that waited 9 hours.
• We are aware of that only practitioners.

Summary: The committee opened with Senate Bill 22-FN, which would expand child care licensing background checks so the Department of Health and Human Services can receive fuller criminal history information, including pending charges and other non-conviction records, similar to the system already used for school staff. Grant Bossi, for Senator Pearl, and DHHS officials Melissa Clement and Christine Sheay testified in support, saying the bill closes a gap that can allow people with disqualifying charges to work with children. They explained that the FBI record is a snapshot in time, that juvenile records are not included, and that the bill would apply to child care programs including residential group homes. Questions focused on what “confidential criminal history” means and how often checks are repeated; DHHS said checks are done every five years or sooner if new charge information is received. The hearing on SB 22 was then closed. The committee then took up Senate Bill 23-FN, which would expand the child endangerment statute and remove the word “purposely” from part of the language. Senator Pat Long said the bill is intended to strengthen protection for children and allow more serious conduct to be charged appropriately. Testimony from law enforcement, including Executive Counselor Dave Wheeler, Sergeant Ryan Rooney of Nashua Police, and Nicholas Georgulis of Manchester Police, supported the bill as a way to distinguish routine misdemeanor cases from the most egregious abuse and neglect cases, such as children living in squalor or being exposed to severe danger. Wheeler and some members raised concerns that the language could be vague or overbroad and cited a prior Manchester firearm-in-a-car arrest as an example of possible unintended consequences; supporters responded that the bill still requires knowingly violating a duty of care and that the serious bodily injury or death standard limits its reach. Rooney also described a fentanyl overdose case involving an 11-year-old and said the current misdemeanor charge did not fully reflect the seriousness of the conduct. The committee recessed SB 23 briefly to open and close SB 161, then returned to SB 23, which remained under hearing with no final vote taken in the excerpt.

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• Do they still exist sort of in DHS world that you're aware of?
• </c> that you're aware of? that you're aware of?
• "Oh, they're aware. Absolutely." "Then why aren't they confiscating it?"
• </c> Oh, they're aware. Absolutely. Oh, they're aware. Absolutely.
• </c><01:15:23.680><c> of</c> specifically to money, I'm not aware of specifically to money, I'm not aware

Committee: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm assuming you're aware that these same O-L-A-P dollars...
• Not that I'm aware of. For follow-up. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• There is no riot being planned that he is aware of.
• Were you aware of that?
• No one is aware that we have one. Do we have one?

Bills: HB4319 , HB4317 , HB1225 , HB3076 , HB3081 , HB4226 , SCR17 , HB4432 , HB3304 , HB3411 , HB3435 , HB4339 , HB4331 , HB4341 , HB4342 , HB1770 , HB1016 , HB4113 , HB2950 , HB4141 , HB3277 , HB2988 , HB3029 , HB3338 , HB1889 , HB3834 , HB3831 , HB2939 , HB3045 , HB3657 , HB1739 , HB3759 , HB3755 , HB4484 , HB4486 , HB4108 , HB1250 , HB2961 , HB1219 , HB3025 , HB1782 , HB1907 , HB3718 , HB4459 , HB2976 , HB3548 , HB3545 , HB2952 , HB2929 , HB2956 , HB2973 , HB3055 , HB3086 , HB3040 , HB3794 , HB4336 , HB3151 , HB1590 , HB3581 , HB3313 , HB3429 , HB3448 , HB1752 , HB2650 , HB3584 , HB4202 , HB3586 , HB4321 , HB4280 , HB3650 , HCR1020 , HB2116 , HB2206 , HB4301 , HB3625 , HB3147 , HB3403 , HB3498 , HB3970 , HB3975 , HB3976 , HB3980 , HB4265 , HB4266 , HB3638 , HB3880 , HB3930 , HB3942 , HB3944 , HB4191 , HB3242 , HB3678

Summary: The House began with a quorum call, then moved into a series of special presentations recognizing guests and champions, including the Talihina state football team, the Hodgson Bulldogs state basketball champions, Sooner Start families and advocates, the Edmond Republican Women’s Club, Leadership Miami, and other visitors in the galleries. Members also adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, honoring the long friendship between Oklahoma and Ireland and welcoming Irish Senator Aubrey McCarthy to the Capitol. The chamber then considered and passed several bills on third reading. Among them were HB 4226, creating a formal recusal/disqualification process for judges with timelines; HB 4432, addressing itemized deductions and gambling-related tax treatment; HB 3304, requiring Service Oklahoma to check the methamphetamine user database before issuing a commercial driver’s license; HB 3411, requiring PFOS testing and related safeguards for biosolids land application; HB 3435, creating a single-subject rule for municipal bonds; HB 4339, updating probate publication requirements for rural Oklahoma; HB 4341 and HB 4342, both CASA-related measures; HB 1770, directing OSU Veterinary Medicine to study the elk population in the northwest zone; HB 1016, setting up trust protections for minors featured in monetized online content; and HB 413, clarifying that people with felony convictions may vote once they have fully completed incarceration, parole, supervision, and probation. The House also passed HB 2950, removing an ACT requirement tied to Oklahoma’s Promise for homeschool students; HB 4141, funding a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator if money becomes available; HB 3277, cleanup language for VIN inspections on salvage vehicles; HB 2988, expanding the Terry Peach Act; HB 3029, requiring a four-year planning process for the State Department of Education; HB 3338, regulating the pool industry after reports of consumer losses; HB 1889, restoring benefits for a small group of police and fire retirees; HB 3834, authorizing ibogaine clinical trials for PTSD, addiction, and related conditions; HB 3831, seeking state support for Oklahoma Task Force One urban search and rescue; HB 2939, removing fax-machine references from election law; HB 3045, extending response-fee limits to municipal fire departments; HB 3657, modernizing OESC reporting and data sharing; HB 1739, reinstating a half-pay provision for OHP members; HB 3759, setting a June 30 date for temporary school allocations; HB 3755, clarifying juvenile detention medication funding and custody language; HB 4484, allowing certain state vehicles to be used between residences and work sites; HB 4486, creating a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at the Capitol; HB 4108, adding airports to the critical infrastructure trespass list; and HB 1250, creating a revolving fund for public safety technology tied to the Blue Jay app. Most bills passed with broad support, though a few drew significant debate, especially the homeschool/Oklahoma’s Promise bill and the pool regulation bill, which passed with narrower margins.

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• Do you know, are you aware of this and the status of it?
• I I am aware that uh Motorola um has it?
• Nothing I'm aware of, sir. >> Not that you're aware of. Interesting. Okay. All right.
• Nothing I'm aware &gt;&gt; Not that you know of. Nothing I'm aware of,<01:06:15.760><c> sir.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Not that you're aware of. Interesting. &gt;&gt; Not that you're aware of.

Summary: The committee heard a staff report on Kentucky’s statewide emergency responder voice system (SERVS), a multi-phase project intended to improve interoperable radio communications for first responders. Staff said Kentucky State Police did not appear to have violated statutes or regulations, but the project lacked an overall master plan, clear milestones, and consistent documentation, which contributed to delays, spending issues, and deployment problems. The report recommended updating the Kentucky Field Operations Guide to reflect SERVS and noted that the project has been funded in phases since 2018, with appropriations totaling roughly $216 million across 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024, while about $109 million had been spent by the end of fiscal year 2025. The report raised concerns about project sequencing and oversight. Staff said most spending was concentrated in special mobile equipment, with Motorola accounting for about two-thirds of all SERVS expenditures and the top four vendors making up 81 percent of spending. They also said a sample of Motorola payments suggested possible late payments, though they could not confirm whether interest was paid. Staff criticized the use of master agreements for a project of this size, the lack of a centralized ledger, and the absence of a documented timeline or risk mitigation plan. They recommended stronger procurement and planning requirements, including possible legislative changes requiring approved master plans for large capital projects and additional funding conditions tied to SERVS master agreements. Land acquisition and deployment progress were identified as major bottlenecks, especially in Eastern Kentucky. Staff said the project began in western Kentucky using existing tower sites, but the remaining work is concentrated in harder-to-acquire areas, with more than 95 percent of new towers still incomplete. They said the Division of Real Properties did not begin formal contract work on acquisition until October 2024, despite earlier coordination, and recommended earlier consultation on future projects. Staff also noted that the Kentucky Wireless Interoperability Executive Committee had not been active in oversight, and survey results showed limited awareness and involvement among first responders. Committee members agreed that the lack of an initial implementation plan and the continuing need for funding reflected broader planning problems, and they discussed the need for a clearer end-to-end game plan rather than continuing to fund the project without a defined completion path.

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• Um, but just awareness of our program is number one.
• Um, but just awareness of our program is number one.
• Um, but just awareness of our program is number one.
• Um, but just awareness of our program is number one.
• Um, but just awareness of our program is number one.

Summary: The committee’s first interim meeting opened with roll call and a reminder that Kentucky had 8,641 children in out-of-home care with active placements as of June 1, 2025. The first presentation was from the Center for Courageous Kids (CCK), a donor-funded camp in Scottsville that serves children with lifelong illnesses and disabilities at no charge. Representatives described the camp’s history, its year-round family retreats and summer sessions, its medical and accessibility supports, and its impact on campers’ confidence and independence. They said CCK has served more than 43,000 campers from 46 states and 13 countries, including 22,000 from Kentucky, and noted plans to reach all 120 Kentucky counties. CCK also outlined future capital needs: a new art barn and a medical lodge. The organization said the art barn project would cost $2.5 million, with a legislative request of $1.5 million, and the medical lodge would cost $2.875 million, with a legislative request of $1.75 million. Members responded very positively, with several praising the camp’s work and one member asking about operational challenges. CCK said its main challenges are awareness, staff and volunteer recruitment, and expanding medical and housing capacity; it also said it is accredited by the American Camp Association and receives health and safety visits and audits. The committee then moved to a presentation on adult protective services and state guardianship programs from Jessica Wayne and Cliff Bryant of DCBS. They explained the legal framework for guardianship, the difference between full and limited guardianship/conservatorship, emergency appointments, and the state’s role as a last-resort guardian when no family member or private entity is available. They reported 4,464 individuals under state guardianship as of June 1, with most cases involving dementia, developmental disability, intellectual disability, nursing home or long-term care placement, severe mental illness, or brain injury. They also said the division has 89 field workers across 14 regional offices, with an average caseload of 52 and a goal of reducing that into the mid-40s through additional hiring.

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• ,</c> So, as I'm sure many of you are aware, So, as I'm sure many of you are aware, my<00:01:44.240><
• </c> and uh follow or or kind of uh be aware and uh follow or or kind of uh be aware of<00:58:35.120>
• I have to be aware. I have to be alert.
• <01:26:02.800><c> while</c> underscore situational awareness while underscore situational awareness while
• </c> I have to be aware. I have to be alert. I have to be aware. I have to be alert.

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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• area where it an environmental awareness area where if<00:22:12.640><c> something</c><00:22:12.960><
• Um 16% in awareness to the state.
• So, one of our goals is to really unite our industry and bring awareness to the industry.
• of these companies and and you're aware of these companies and and tour<01:45:19.840><c> them.
• I'm very aware of the legislation and we've been monitoring it.

Committee: House Science, Technology and Energy

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• That, as far as I'm aware, the immunity was not embedded in the statute.
• He said he was not aware of that.
• Crossman, are you aware of any UPEPA &gt;&gt; Mr.
• Chairman, I am not aware of &gt;&gt; Uh Mr.
• ,</c><03:02:15.800><c> um,</c> as far as I'm aware, um, as far as I'm aware, um, he<03:02:17.120><c>

Committee: Joint Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:

• read a summary of the resolution: A resolution recognizing May 17, 2026, as World Neurofibromatosis Awareness
• By declaring May 17th World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day, we can help build awareness that leads to
• So I urge you to vote for this resolution, declaring May 17th as World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day
• May 17th as World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day for the Romas and for the thousands of families across

Summary: The House convened, approved a prior journal, confirmed a quorum, and received several bill referrals and calendar motions before moving into caucus and committee announcements. Members also welcomed a number of guests and student visitors to the chamber. After recess, the House resumed with committee reports from Appropriations and Rules, agreeing to re-reported bills including House Bills 1006, 106, 2014, 2037, 2460, 2512, 2559, 2644, 733, 2455, 2499, and 2529. The chamber adopted two resolutions: House Resolution 462 designating May 17, 2026, as World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day, and House Resolution 553 designating May 19, 2026, as Pontian Greek Genocide Remembrance Day. Both sponsors spoke in support, with the NF resolution emphasizing awareness, diagnosis, and research, and the Pontian Greek resolution focusing on remembrance of historical persecution and ethnic violence. The House also passed several bills on final consideration, including House Bill 2014 on opportunities for minors in emergency service organizations, House Bill 2037 on cryptocurrency-related ethics restrictions, House Bill 2512 on rideshare pricing protections, House Bill 2644 on legislative authorization for capital bridge projects, and House Bill 2559 on state property conveyances. Amendments were considered on several measures. On House Bill 2359, which prohibits government agencies from entering nondisclosure agreements related to data centers, one amendment requiring hyperscale data centers to pay their own energy costs failed on a 101-101 tie, another amendment making the bill effective immediately was adopted, and a third amendment protecting trade secrets failed. On House Bill 779 regarding abusive towing practices, an agreed-to amendment was adopted. House Bill 733 modernizing marriage ceremony law, Senate Bill 1294 on penalties for unlicensed commercial driving schools, and Senate Bill 1259 clarifying parole record privilege and access were agreed to, and House Bill 2499 concerning the State Workers Insurance Fund and Investment Authority was also advanced. The House then recommitted several bills to Appropriations, removed others from the tabled calendar, and adjourned until June 30, 2026.