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• We've got a few members online as well, and I appreciate them joining us.
• A few members are online as well, and I appreciate them joining us.
• So the good news about that is that our two members online now are... We've adopted the policy.
• We're going to hear from a lot of folks sitting with us today or maybe listening online.
• And then we really have a lot of partners and friends both in the room, also online.

Keywords: House Select Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Health Care, 976, house, all

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• The model is there's a presence online, and that's expensive, but there's a presence online. to identify
• It's not government Overreach if you're on online on social media on whatever device you use, whatever
• Having a presence online is key to so many Of our entities, but the government's not the one out there
• So, if women are seeking help online, I want to bring us back to the fact that they don't have access
• The other goes online, connects with someone out of state who helps them get the help they need, and

Bills: HJR1101, SB1319, SB1264, HB4237, SB1277, SB2069, HB3066, HB2115, HB2153, HB2268, HB2961, SB1679, SB2018, HB4294, SB2095, HB4113, SB1894, SB1810, HB4268, HB1752, HB3413, SB625, HB3644, HB3940, HJR1096, HJR1100, HJR1099, HB2992, SB1636, HB4302, SB1613, SB1443, HB1409, HB1675, HB1225, HB1381, HB4359, SB1503

Keywords: SB1319, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma, remediation, environmental emergency, brine contamination, oil contamination, oilfield pollution, residential property, home buyout, property acquisition, fair market value, revolving fund, remediation fund, state plugging funds, well plugging, abandoned well, natural breakout, Department of Environmental Quality, DEQ

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• And we had, when we shifted to online learning, 800 students taking, you know, online classes.
• when<00:21:19.440> we<00:21:19.760> shifted<00:21:20.160> to<00:21:20.280> online
• <00:21:20.640> learning,<00:21:20.920> we when we shifted to online learning, we when
• 21:24.320> know, had 800 students um taking you know, had 800 students um taking you know, online
• online classes. Uh again, much like Dr. online classes. Uh again, much like Dr.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: Representative Cedric Frazier opened the meeting by describing the ongoing harms from Operation Metro Surge, saying the state was still dealing with family separation, school disruption, workforce damage, and economic instability. He framed the issue as a statewide crisis and called on Republican colleagues to acknowledge the harm and work with DFL members on accountability and relief. He said the current budget work was urgent but could not fully backfill the damage, and later noted that the issue had been a top priority since the surge began. Testimony from school and business leaders focused on concrete impacts. Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Lewis said her district, which serves a large Black, Hispanic, and East and West African student population, was targeted during the surge and saw major enrollment losses, including students moving out of state or country or being held in Texas facilities. She said the district lost over $1 million in revenue and that the loss could equal about 40 teachers or an entire elementary school. Columbia Heights School Board Chair Mary Granlund said her district, with a limited tax base, was also heavily affected and warned that business closures and unfunded mandates would shift costs to homeowners and force cuts to classes, teachers, and programs. Lee Ann Rasiejka of Women Venture and the CDFI coalition said small businesses across Minnesota were facing compounded disruption from federal law enforcement activity, tariffs, rising costs, and fear, with more than $213 million in lost revenue reported across Twin Cities corridors and many businesses cutting hours, delaying hiring, or pausing growth. In response to questions, Frazier and other speakers said the proposed aid would be statewide rather than focused only on the Twin Cities, and that the bill currently had no set dollar amount but they hoped for around $100 million. They said CDFIs and local community groups would help distribute resources. Frazier said some Republican members had acknowledged harm in their own communities and suggested compromise was possible, though he criticized leadership for dismissing some testimony as hearsay. He also said ongoing law enforcement investigations into alleged crimes by federal agents would not be necessary to establish the harm, pointing instead to direct testimony from affected residents and school officials. No votes were taken in the portion provided.

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• So there is an online portal.
• You would use the information off of your driver's license or identification to set up that online portal
• So<00:29:56.320> there<00:29:56.480> is<00:29:56.600> an<00:29:56.800> online
• So there is an online portal. opt in. So there is an online portal.
• to set up that online portal. to set up that online portal.

Bills: HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318, HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318

Keywords: county housing authority, public housing, housing authority, affordable housing, low-income housing, mixed-use development, community facilities, subsidiary, affiliate, public corporation, municipal tax exemption, deed tax, mortgage tax, probate fee, bond financing, housing project, urban redevelopment, rural housing, public-private partnership, eminent domain

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• My husband, Ben, isn't able to be here in person today, but he's watching online.
• And then I also have several supporters and friends online.
• Is there anyone online in favor? Nine online.
• And online?
• Any online? Any in opposition in the committee room? Seeing none, any online?

Keywords: 996, all

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• AND DO WORK AND GET IT DONE AND THEN THE HOMEOWNER COMES BACK TO THE PROGRAM AND IN THIS CASE IT IS ONLINE
• THEY GO BACK INTO THEIR ACCOUNT TO THE ONLINE PORTAL AND TELL US THAT THEY ARE DONE WITH THEIR WORK NOW
• SPOKE A LOT OF THAT SHE SPOKE ABOUT A LOT OF PROGRAMS AND IS THE WAY TO ACCESS THESE PROGRAMS ONLY ONLINE
• > FOR THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND FEMA PROGRAMS IT IS HISTORICALLY ROOTED IN ONLINE
• WHEN WE TALK ABOUT PROGRAMS I WILL SAY THIS ONE, SUCH AS ELEVATE FLORIDA, THAT WILL COME ONLINE AND I'M

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I got online, and just yesterday, we honored Pope Francis.
• Even Planned Parenthood has cautioned against buying chemical abortion pills online.
• These pills aren't just being ordered online; it's happening here. A local midwife...
• Abortion pills are now very easy to get online.
• These pills are too dangerous to be accessed. online.

Bills: HB229, HB229, HB3990, HB5082, HB5510

Keywords: HB 229, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county dues, county association, state association of counties, lobbying, lobbyist, public funds, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, Government Code Chapter 556, Local Government Code Section 89.002, legislative advocacy, municipal government, county government, city government, special district

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• We're proud to actually have developed the first community energy facilities project that came online
• community energy facilities program, which we're now seeing the real benefits of with projects coming online
• She added that there has been misinformation spread online saying that this is some sort of scam or trying
• We will have private consultants, not DNREC employees, who will assess lands and start with an online
• , you know, confirming in the field what was online.

Bills: SB9

Keywords: wetlands protection, nontidal wetlands, Delaware, environmental sustainability, climate change, carbon sink, permitting process

Summary: The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met and first considered SB 321 with Senate Amendment 1, the community solar utility billing bill. The sponsor explained that it would consolidate the two-bill system for community solar subscribers into one utility bill, with the utility forwarding the subscriber fee to the solar facility through an escrow mechanism so costs are not shifted to other ratepayers. Testimony from the solar industry, the Public Advocate, and environmental advocates supported the measure, emphasizing easier enrollment, fewer barriers for low-income customers, and guaranteed savings. The committee initially lacked enough members present to release the bill, but after a roll call vote it was released from committee. The committee then heard SB 9 with Senate Amendment 1, a wetlands protection bill creating a state non-tidal freshwater wetlands permitting program. The sponsor and DNREC described a framework of exemptions, general permits, and individual permits based on wetland type and value, with an advisory committee to develop regulations. Witnesses explained that “exceptional value” wetlands would include unique wetland communities and high-functioning wetlands, and that the bill was intended to preserve important habitat while allowing farming, drainage, and other exempt activities to continue. Some members raised concerns about flooding, land classification, and the balance of the advisory committee, while supporters said the bill was the product of broad stakeholder consensus and would protect wetlands without unduly harming agriculture or development. Public comment on SB 9 was strongly supportive from environmental groups, the Delaware Native Species Commission, the Home Builders Association, the Farm Bureau, The Nature Conservancy, and affordable housing advocates, who said the bill balanced conservation with practical land use concerns. After remote testimony, the committee took a roll call vote and SB 9 was released from committee. The meeting concluded with remarks thanking the chair for her service and instructions for members to sign the backers before adjournment.

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• We're proud to actually have developed the first community energy facilities project that came online
• There's been misinformation spread online saying that this is some sort of scam or trying to link it
• We will have private consultants, not DNREC employees, who will assess lands and start with an online
• We will have private consultants, not DENREC employees, who will assess lands and start with an online
• But, you know, the process would begin with using maps online, so screening this, and then going in the

Bills: SB9

Keywords: wetlands protection, nontidal wetlands, Delaware, environmental sustainability, climate change, carbon sink, permitting process

Summary: The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met to consider two Senate bills. SB 321, with Senate Amendment 1, would change community solar billing so subscribers receive one consolidated utility bill instead of separate bills from the utility and the solar provider. Supporters said the bill would simplify enrollment and payment, improve customer retention—especially for low-income customers—and include safeguards such as guaranteed savings and an escrow mechanism to prevent cost shifts to other ratepayers. After public testimony from solar developers, the Public Advocate, the Sierra Club, and others, the committee initially lacked enough members present to release the bill, so the vote was circulated to absent members and the bill was later reported out for floor action. The committee then heard SB 9, with Senate Amendment 1, a long-negotiated wetlands protection bill. The sponsor and DNREC explained that it would create a state non-tidal wetlands program with exemptions for certain agricultural, conservation, and routine activities, general permits for some lower-impact projects, and individual permits for higher-value wetlands. Witnesses described the bill as a compromise among environmental, agricultural, development, and local government stakeholders, while some members raised questions about flooding, landowner impacts, wetland delineation, and the role of the regulatory advisory committee. Public testimony was broadly supportive from environmental groups, the Farm Bureau, builders, engineers, and affordable housing advocates. The committee then voted to release SB 9 from committee. At the end of the meeting, members offered thanks and remarks recognizing the chair’s service and leadership on environmental and energy issues. Both bills were ultimately released from committee and reported out.

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• I do have an online testifier and technical support remote if necessary. >> Okay. Uh, thank you.
• So the testifier who signed up is online.
• I do have an<00:02:32.720> online<00:02:33.200> testifier<00:02:34.080> and<00:02
• :34.480> technical an online testifier and technical an online testifier and technical support
• So the testifier who signed<00:02:40.160> up<00:02:40.319> is<00:02:40.640> online.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• People expect to be able to go online, they expect to be able to vote online, and they expect to be able
• COVID, you know, around that, I guess, maybe two to three-year period, did it run smoothly doing it online
• yellow pages as a Boy Scout, and I can't even find a yellow page now, so I do know that there is an online
• We often go online and do our lease online, and then when it comes time to move, we don't have a copy

Bills: HB431, HB648, HB 1006, HB1926, HB2037, HB2468, HB2788, HB2791, HB3255, HB3260

Keywords: HB 431, Texas Property Code, Property Code Chapter 202, solar roof tiles, solar shingles, solar energy device, homeowners association, HOA, property owners' association, POA, renewable energy, residential solar, distributed solar, roof-mounted solar, homeowner rights, architectural control, restrictive covenants, real estate, subdivision regulations, multi-zoned subdivisions

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• I saw that you have on all of your products, you can find them online.
• You can buy it online. That's correct. You can buy it online. And it can be sold.
• No, but can they, so can they get online and order it? They absolutely can.
• I want to know, can people in Texas buy marijuana online from out of state?
• Texas can get it online from another state. I just hadn't thought of that, man.

Bills: HB28, SB3, SB 3

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program

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• Thank you. police department online not available police department online not available on<00:08:00.000
• Up next, also online, is Edgardo Diaz. Good afternoon.
• Diaz Vega online. Good afternoon. Hello. Yes.
• > committee<00:24:46.520> sorry online chair Vice chair committee sorry online chair Vice
• have uh online Eric timma from the have uh online Eric timma from the Hawaii<00:25:14.840> Longline

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several transportation and arts-related measures. HB 307 on special member plates drew written support from Protect Ohana, and HB 531 on a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center specialty plate received strong support from the Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society, both emphasizing cancer research, patient care, outreach, and public awareness. HB 706 would require skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, and HB 1231 would expand red light photo enforcement; both drew support from transportation and safety advocates, while the Judiciary raised concerns about citation volume, staffing, manual processing, and the need for consultation and a phased rollout. The committee also discussed HB 54, which increases penalties for repeated excessive speeding offenses; the Attorney General’s office supported the enforcement rationale and fingerprinting language, while the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing it adds harsh penalties and jail time despite broader efforts to reduce excessive punishment. For the camera-enforcement bills, the Department of Transportation said the red-light and speed-camera programs would be expanded gradually, with existing intersections converted first and additional locations added over time, and noted that the system would require about $2 million and significant automation for the Judiciary. The Judiciary repeatedly asked for more time, public input on camera locations, and effective dates that would allow staffing and system changes. On HB 1166, which funds the automated speed enforcement program, DOT proposed technical amendments to make the citations non-moving violations and to align the statute with the red-light program; the Judiciary again said it had no position on the policy but needed time and consultation to absorb the workload. HB 235, a North Shore red-light imaging bill, drew similar Judiciary concerns and support from a testifier who said enforcement would improve compliance and reduce crashes. The committee also heard HB 1159 on commercial harbor evacuations, with Hawaii Emergency Management Agency supporting the bill as a way to give harbor masters enforceable authority to order vessels out during emergencies. The discussion focused on whether the measure would affect all commercial harbor users, including smaller fishing vessels, and whether it would conflict with Coast Guard authority; the bill’s proponents said it would let the state enforce orders already issued by the captain of the port and protect cargo lanes during crises. Finally, HB 17 on the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority was described by HCDA as a housekeeping and structural bill that would update its purposes, allow it to assist other agencies, and replace multiple county boards with a single program reporting to the 17-member board. DHHL supported the bill because of potential transit and infrastructure benefits for Kapolei and nearby homestead developments, and committee members discussed future financing tools such as improvement districts, TIF, and other mechanisms to fund infrastructure early in the development process.

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• Is it available online? No.
• Is it available online? No.
• Is it available online?
• Is it available online? No. Could you put it online?
• Maybe more online.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• <00:26:52.080> 12 dollar amount that you see say online 12 dollar amount that you see say
• online 12 uh uh uh 23,900<00:26:56.039> or<00:26:56.640> 999,000<00:26:57.640> that's
• 236 uh 4.5 million so you can see online 236 uh 4.5 million for<00:29:57.039> the<00:29:57.159
• <00:30:46.960> 312 Grant programs you can see online 312 Grant programs you can see online
• facilities Authority uh so you<00:36:17.960> can<00:36:18.119> see<00:36:18.480> online

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Capital Investment Committee met on January 16 for an informational overview on state bonding and capital investment. House Research analyst Chelsea Griffin and House Fiscal analyst Andrew Lee explained the nonpartisan roles of their offices and then walked members through the basics of Minnesota bonding: how bonds are issued and repaid, how they are categorized, and the main legal authorities governing state general obligation bonds, including the state constitution, Minnesota statutes, and federal tax law. Griffin emphasized that state GO bond proceeds must be used for a public purpose, for a purpose authorized in the constitution, as specifically described in law, and must mature within 20 years. She also noted that state GO bonding is typically originated in the House and that capital projects financed with state GO bonds generally require a three-fifths vote in each chamber. The presentation also covered practical limits and requirements on bonding projects, including the distinction between state and local GO bonding, the role of bond counsel, restrictions on bond-financed property, the prohibition on reimbursing already-paid costs, and the full funding and non-state match requirements. In response to member questions, Griffin clarified that the full funding requirement in section 16A.502 means a project must be fully funded before the appropriation is available, while section 16A.86 reflects an expectation that local governments provide about half the financing for local projects, though the legislature can choose to fund more than half or waive a local match. She also said she did not believe a bill to make the 50 percent match requirement statutory passed last session. Lee then began a spreadsheet-based overview of the 2023 capital budget laws, explaining how capital investment spreadsheets are organized and how different fund types appear in the documents. He highlighted examples such as University of Minnesota projects funded with GO bonds and Minnesota State projects using user financing, where the system contributes a share of project costs from non-state sources such as tuition or system revenues. The committee did not take any votes or formal actions during this informational meeting.

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• A copy of this order of business is online. If there is no objection, the motions will prevail.
• Second reading Senate File 4515. of business is online. If there is no of business is online.
• A copy of this is online and on your desk. Discussion to the resolution or to the report.
• A copy of this motion is online and on your desk. Discussion?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a quorum present. The journal of the previous day was approved, Senate File 4515 was read for a second time, and House Files 5156 through 5160 were introduced and given first reading. The chamber also received a Senate message regarding Senate File 2077, which had been taken from the table and assigned new Senate conferees. The House agreed to the Senate’s request for a conference committee on Senate File 2077, and the Speaker later appointed Representatives Heinsman, McDonald, Vang, and Fischer to that committee. The Rules and Legislative Administration Committee brought forward resolutions to authorize continued House operations in advance of organization, direct correction and approval of the final House journal, and retain parking for members and employees between sessions; each was adopted. Members briefly discussed the continued operations resolution, with support noted as a housekeeping measure aligned with prior practice. The House also adopted a resolution recognizing May as American Indian Month in Minnesota. The resolution highlighted Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes, the state’s long recognition of American Indian Month, and the contributions and resilience of Dakota and Anishinaabe peoples, while urging collaboration with tribal nations. During announcements, Representative Vang noted the death of former Representative Michael Nelson and asked for a moment of silence. Representative Long asked about Senate File 4067, the gun violence prevention package, and was told it was being reviewed with other omnibus bills. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2026, and stood in recess.

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• Online licensing, we have a number of agencies using various platforms, and what I'm seeing is a hodgepodge
• I know we've had some that work wonderfully and others that work terribly or still aren't even online
• I know for one an agency I worked with 15 years ago is still not online.
• So, could you speak to where we are on our online licensing and how you're working to streamline that
• Also, on our online licensing, what is it costing us to try to back up all that information?

Keywords: 914, all

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• out I think there was a comment just made about the testimony, but the testimony isn't available online
• long form, but this legislative session I've been doing many bills, so I go into the short form, the online
• bills, so I go into the short form, many bills, so I go into the short form, the<00:17:46.480> online
• :47.679> I<00:17:47.840> just<00:17:48.000> type<00:17:48.240> in the online
• portion, and I just type in the online portion, and I just type in um<00:17:49.440> but<00:17

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 5 and SB 1545. SB 5 drew opposition from the Department of the Attorney General, which said the bill conflicted with two sections of the state constitution. A member of the public also opposed SB 5, arguing that representatives should be elected by the people and urging the committee not to pass the measure. After discussion, the committee deferred SB 5, citing the deputy attorney general’s view that it was unconstitutional. The committee then heard SB 1545, which concerns nepotism rules and good-cause exceptions. The State Ethics Commission testified in support, saying the bill would create a clearer, more transparent central process for good-cause exceptions and noting that several exceptions had already been publicly filed. A public testifier also supported the bill but questioned why the judiciary appeared to be excluded from its coverage. After a brief recess, the committee decided to amend SB 1545 by striking the exemption for the legislature and judiciary and changing the effective date to the House defective date. The committee then voted to pass SB 1545 with amendments. The chair, vice chair, and Representatives Ichiyama and Morikawa voted aye; Representative Matsumoto was excused, and the recommendation was adopted.

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• Yes, present online. Thank you. Wonderful. Kimberly Schlichting. And this is an absent.
• Kenyon, I see you online. Yeah, I think she said. Okay, it's beautiful. We see you.
• And if there's anyone online, they can make comment after this gentleman.
• I have no one online. Is there anyone else in person? No effect to make comment.
• I thought I had you online. Oh, thank you. Okay. Okay. Um, I thought you online. Oh, thank you.

Keywords: 1064, all

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• The model is there's a presence online, and that's expensive, but there's a presence online to identify
• So when we talk about women looking for health care, they shouldn't have to go online.
• So when we talk about women looking for help, they shouldn't have to go online.
• So if women are seeking help online, I want to bring us back to the fact that they don't have access
• The other goes online, connects with someone out of state who helps them get the help they need.

Bills: HJR1101, SB1319, SB1264, HB4237, SB1277, SB2069, HB3066, HB2115, HB2153, HB2268, HB2961, SB1679, SB2018, HB4294, SB2095, HB4113, SB1894, SB1810, HB4268, HB1752, HB3413, SB625, HB3644, HB3940, HJR1096, HJR1100, HJR1099, HB2992, SB1636, HB4302, SB1613, SB1443, HB1409, HB1675, HB1225, HB1381, HB4359, SB1503

Keywords: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, permanent rules, rule approval, joint resolution, legislative oversight, Title 75 Section 308, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 442, patients, caregivers, licensees, dispensaries, growers, processors, SB1319

Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge, and then took up a series of Senate amendments, conference reports, and Senate bills. Early action included unanimous adoption and passage of House Bill 3940, which added a five-year Oklahoma National Guard service requirement for benefits. Members also passed H.J.R. 1096 on Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rule changes, H.J.R. 1100 on Office of Management and Enterprise Services fleet-related rules, and H.J.R. 1099 on Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules, with little debate. The chamber also rejected Senate amendments to H.J.R. 1067 and held a special recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People awareness, including a citation honoring MMIP advocates and Oklahoma’s response through Ida’s Law and related efforts. Several other measures were considered and passed, including House Bill 2992 on Corporation Commission/data center ratepayer protections, Senate Bill 1636 establishing a procedure for cold-case review, House Bill 4302 on children-related disclosure language, Senate Bill 1613 on liquefied petroleum gas, Senate Bill 1443 on anesthesiologist payment in health benefit plans, House Bill 1409 on open meetings, House Bill 1675 on emergency management, House Bill 1225 on vital records, and House Bill 4359 on extending the school testing window from the last three weeks to the last four weeks. House Bill 1381 on alcoholic beverages failed on final passage after debate. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, including House Bill 2992, House Bill 1225, and House Bill 4359, and those emergency votes were adopted where applicable. The longest and most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 1503, the Choosing Childbirth Act. Supporters argued it would help pregnant women choose childbirth, connect them to resources, and save babies’ lives, while opponents raised concerns about women’s autonomy, maternal health, privacy of online data, out-of-state nonprofit involvement, and whether state funds should instead support Oklahoma-based services and broader health care needs. After extensive debate and multiple questions, the House passed the bill 73-18. The chamber also heard announcements recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Beef Day at the Capitol, and a farewell acknowledgment for Representative Kevin West, who was noted as having presented his last bill on the House floor.