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• <00:12:36.880><c> immigrants</c> be illegal immigrants be illegal immigrants is<00:12:38.720><c> that
• So, there's consensus as it relates to illegal immigration in as it relates to illegal immigration in
• </c> all-time high of 14 million illegal all-time high of 14 million illegal immigrants immigrants immigrants
• </c> illegal immigrants come that way. illegal immigrants come that way.
• </c><01:04:00.880><c> immigration</c> principles is that illegal immigration principles is that illegal

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Reverend Dr. Patrick Claybourne of Bethl AM Church in Baltimore, introduced by the senator from the 40th district, who highlighted the church’s long history, community work, scholarships, food pantry, school partnerships, and a planned rise center. The Senate journalized the invocation and then recognized several guests, including the Bethesda Roosters U16 rugby team, which was congratulated for winning the Maryland state title and the 2025 National U16 Championship, and members of the Joint Veterans Committee of Maryland. The chamber also welcomed a Johns Hopkins Police Accountability Board appointment letter, which was referred to the Executive Nominations Committee, and later a delegation from the Ghana Parliament legislative staff visiting with the Department of Legislative Services and NCSL representatives. The main floor business centered on Senate Bill 1, which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings. The minority whip argued against the bill, saying it was unenforceable, an improper use of legislative time amid other state crises, and could create a system where local officers detain federal officers for a civil violation; he also said officers mask themselves because of threats and doxxing. Senators in support argued the bill was needed to address masked ICE agents, protect public safety, and respond to concerns about civil rights abuses and intimidation. After debate and vote explanations from senators, including one emphasizing immigrant heritage and another supporting the bill as a protection measure, SB 1 passed with 31 affirmative votes. The Senate then passed Senate Bill 17, an emergency bill on alcoholic beverages related event promoters permits, by unanimous affirmative vote. It next took up Senate Bill 245, an emergency bill prohibiting immigration enforcement agreements. The minority leader questioned whether the bill would eliminate formalized 287(g) agreements and replace them with county-by-county policies, arguing that this could reduce uniformity, weaken safety, and create a patchwork of local practices. The bill’s sponsor responded that counties would still be bound by constitutional and legal limits, that the agreements provide minimal training and resources, and that the state should stop formally cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The sponsor also said the bill would not increase profiling and that public safety would remain intact. The debate continued with concerns about Montgomery County’s evolving policy and the impact on smaller counties, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 245.

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• immigration.
• immigration?
• In-state tuition encourages illegal immigration. Representative Woodson. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• I can't support no illegal immigrant that has done that.
• that were in our country illegally and in Florida illegally.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Parkland shooting victims, quorum call, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Rules and Ethics Committee special order report for February 13, 2025 was adopted, setting the day’s special order calendar and debate times. The chamber then took up immigration-related special order items, beginning with Senate Memorial 6C, which urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. Members debated federal immigration policy and state cooperation with DHS, and the memorial passed 85-27. The House next considered Senate Bill 4C, an immigration bill creating new state offenses related to unlawful entry and reentry into Florida and requiring a mandatory death sentence for an unauthorized alien convicted of a capital felony. Members questioned the bill’s constitutionality, including Supremacy Clause, due process, and Eighth Amendment concerns, and several speakers argued it would create separate classes of people and invite litigation. Multiple amendments were offered to narrow or expand exemptions, including protections for Venezuelans on TPS, certain Haitian TPS and humanitarian parole recipients, undocumented people brought to Florida as children working in critical professions, and a proposal to delay action pending court rulings; all of those amendments were rejected. The bill passed 85-29. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 2C, which would create a State Board of Immigration Enforcement led by the Governor and Cabinet, establish a local law enforcement immigration grant program and advisory council, repeal the undocumented-student fee waiver, and appropriate more than $300 million for immigration enforcement. The sponsor described it as supporting cooperation with federal immigration agencies and ending the in-state tuition incentive for undocumented students. Early questioning focused on the impact on “dreamers” and whether the bill would effectively raise their tuition costs; the sponsor said it removed the incentive of in-state tuition but did not bar attendance. The transcript cuts off during that exchange, before final action on SB 2C is shown.

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• And back in 2004, there were 80,000 to 85,000 illegal immigrants in our state.
• </c> uh called the impact of illegal uh called the impact of illegal immigration<00:24:05.720><c> on<
• c> them</c><00:24:57.040><c> in</c> illegal immigration is costing them in illegal immigration is costing
• </c> what are the costs of illegal what are the costs of illegal immigration<00:26:41.080><c> here</c
• immigration to educate, medicate, and incarcerate illegal aliens in our state.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Combating illegal immigration; B. Condominium regulation; C.
• President's reference: Fiscal Policy. ...entitled an act relating to combating illegal immigration.
• Senate Bill 14A, a bill to be entitled an act relating to combating illegal immigration.
• Senate Bill 22A by Senator Martin, a bill to be entitled an act relating to combating illegal immigration
• I want criminal illegal immigrants to be deported efficiently and effectively, and the best way to do

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The Secretary then read Governor DeSantis’s proclamation calling the Legislature into special session from January 27 to January 31, 2025, limited to five subjects: combating illegal immigration, condominium regulation, agricultural relief after natural disasters, replenishing the My Safe Florida Home Program, and changes to the citizen initiative petition process. The chamber read the filed bills within the call, including several Senate bills on illegal immigration and petition process issues, all referred to Fiscal Policy. A motion was adopted to send any bills filed outside the call to the Rules Committee to determine whether introduction was warranted. The Senate President then discussed President Trump’s immigration executive orders and said Florida would align with federal efforts while preserving the Legislature’s constitutional role. He announced that Senator Gruters would sponsor legislation to implement Trump’s border and immigration plan, including funding to reimburse law enforcement costs and incentives to recruit more officers. He said the bill would be posted, referred to Appropriations later that day, and heard on the floor the next day. The session then adjourned sine die by motion without objection, with senators told the chamber would reconvene momentarily for the special session.

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• The first is that it mandates any illegal immigrant arrested on suspicion of a violent crime as defined
• </c> on the enforcement of immigration law. on the enforcement of immigration law.
• And America was brutally murdered and beheaded by a Cuban illegal immigrant with multiple convictions
• </c><00:20:02.400><c> immigrant</c><00:20:03.360><c> with</c><00:20:03.760><c> multiple</c> Cuban illegal
• immigrant with multiple Cuban illegal immigrant with multiple convictions<00:20:05.520><c> and</c><00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Denying community supervision for illegal immigrants emphasizes accountability.
• That illegal immigration, illegal immigration into our state and into our country is an issue here in
• , uh, as illegal immigrants, people who are here who are undocumented and illegal in many communities
• Um, that, that parole is not an option for these illegal immigrants.
• And, uh, one illegal immigrant in this state that commits a crime is one too many.

Bills: HB153

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• If you are in the country illegally, then you're an illegal immigrant.
• important to state that if you are in the country illegally, you're an illegal immigrant.
• an illegal illegally then you're an illegal immigrant<01:07:14.559><c> so</c><01:07:15.240><c> you</
• many</c><01:07:21.039><c> that</c> illegal immigrants there are many that illegal immigrants there are
• </c><01:07:29.640><c> important</c> illegal immigrants I feel it's important illegal immigrants I feel

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 114, which would create a presidential preference primary for the 2028 election. The Office of Elections said the bill would cost about $4.1 million. Supporters, including the Hawaii Democratic Party and the League of Women Voters, favored moving the process to a state-run primary, while several opponents, including the Hawaiian Islands Republican Women and multiple individual testifiers, argued it would be too expensive, would shift control away from the parties, and would replace volunteer-run caucuses with a mail-in system. Committee members questioned the chief election officer about election timing, certification, and how a primary might be scheduled with other elections. Testimony was recorded as 11 in support, 41 opposed, and 3 comments, and no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then took up SB 725, which would require judges to make findings about a defendant’s ability to afford bail. Judiciary and Attorney General witnesses asked that the bill be deferred or amended, saying the Judicial Council is already reviewing pretrial bail reform and that the bill’s language could create practical problems for police, sheriffs, and courts. Supporters, including the Correctional System Oversight Commission, the public defender, the Community Alliance on Prisons, the ACLU of Hawaii, and disability rights advocates, said cash bail disproportionately harms low-income defendants, increases pretrial detention costs, and should require clearer findings and records. Opponents included the Hawaii County prosecuting attorney. Members questioned how bail is initially set, what records exist, and whether the bill would change current practice; Judiciary witnesses said initial bail decisions are often made by police or judges and later reviewed on the record, while supporters argued the bill would strengthen front-end due process. The ACLU said it supported the bill with amendments, including clearer standards for ability to pay and written findings. The committee also began hearing SB 733, a proposed constitutional amendment to establish a continuous legislative session. Early testimony was strongly supportive, with advocates arguing that the current 60-day session limits public participation, makes it hard for working people to testify, and prevents lawmakers from collaborating effectively. Supporters said a year-round model could improve transparency, reduce duplicate bills, and better accommodate neighbor island legislators. The excerpt ends during the opening testimony on SB 733, before any committee action or vote is shown.

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• The first is that it mandates any illegal immigrant arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, as defined
• Ultimately, we had an election in November that was primarily adjudicated on illegal immigration.
• </c> primarily adjudicated on illegal primarily adjudicated on illegal immigration<00:01:21.040><c> it
• </c><00:02:11.120><c> immigration</c><00:02:11.680><c> in</c><00:02:11.840><c> our</c> curb illegal immigration
• immigrants to Federal be illegal immigrants to Federal authorities<00:02:24.800><c> this</c><00:02:24.920

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Increase in illegal immigration to the United States, including Florida, which has resulted in massive
• Senate Bill 4A by Senator Ingoglia, a bill to be entitled an act related to combating illegal immigration
• Combating illegal immigration. President's reference: Fiscal Policy.
• Senate Bill 22A by Senator Martin is related to combating illegal immigration.
• Criminal illegal immigrants to be deported efficiently and effectively.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• skin color um if an illegal immigrant uh skin color um if an illegal immigrant uh from<04:28:35.439><
• This is about illegal immigrants, illegal aliens specifically.
• ><c> illegal</c><04:39:35.039><c> aliens</c> about illegal immigrants illegal aliens about illegal immigrants
• </c><04:57:49.400><c> illegal</c> people more immigration illegal people more immigration illegal immigration
• ><c> rule</c> um illegal immigration breakdown of rule um illegal immigration breakdown of rule of<05

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first held a public hearing and then an executive session on HB 650, a housekeeping-style bill from the Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds. Testimony explained that the bill would remove references to two already-repealed dedicated funds, split the state parks dedicated fund so Cannon Mountain winter activities would be tracked separately from the rest of the parks system, and place a $1 million cap on the robotics education fund so excess money would revert to the general fund. Supporters said the changes were mainly administrative but would improve accounting and avoid timing issues; committee members asked about a typographical error in the bill text and whether the measure was more than housekeeping. The committee later voted 16-0 to recommend HB 650 ought to pass, and then placed it on the consent calendar. The committee also opened a public hearing on HB 585, which would revise the property tax exemption for religious organizations. Representative John Janigian, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to help small churches and other religious groups that own parsonages or worship buildings but no longer have a resident pastor, allowing them to rent space or use property for church purposes without losing the exemption so long as the money is used for church operations, maintenance, or outreach. He described his Salem church’s parsonage being taxed after it was no longer occupied by a pastor, and said the bill would prevent similar burdens on small congregations. Former Representative Betty Gay testified in support, describing prior assessor actions in Salem that taxed church land and buildings very aggressively, while a Municipal Association representative testified in opposition. Committee members raised questions about how terms such as “regularly recognized and constituted denomination” would be defined, whether the bill could be applied consistently to larger denominations with multiple parishes, and whether legislative research should review past treatment of similar cases.

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• To illegal immigrants.
• </c><04:38:53.279><c> been</c> illegal immigrant who had already been illegal immigrant who had already
• </c><04:41:12.638><c> immigrants</c> especially for the illegal immigrants especially for the illegal
• </c><04:43:34.080><c> immigrants</c> Medicaid spending on illegal immigrants Medicaid spending on illegal
• </c><04:45:17.760><c> immigration</c> into care for illegal immigration into care for illegal immigration

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• and illegal immigration is.
• And how about the matter of illegal versus legal immigration?
• ...of illegal versus legal immigration.
• ..between legal and illegal immigrants.
• and illegal immigrant?

Summary: The Tribal Relations Committee held a work session on the Keep Washington Working Act, hearing first from the Office of the Attorney General, then the Office of the Governor, and finally advocates from the ACLU of Washington, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, and One America. The Attorney General’s office described the 2019 bipartisan law as limiting state and local involvement in federal civil immigration enforcement, emphasizing minimal data collection, privacy protections, definitions in the statute, model policies for agencies, and the role of court orders and federal funding exceptions. Committee members asked about consistency in legal guidance, possible federal challenges, and whether the law has been litigated in Washington or elsewhere; the office said it has not been challenged in Washington and cited similar laws in other states that have been upheld or dismissed in litigation. The governor’s office said the administration is implementing the law across agencies through case-by-case review of data-sharing requests, coordination with the Attorney General and privacy officials, and a new executive order creating an immigration sub-cabinet to improve agency coordination and community input. Officials said the state will continue to protect immigrant communities, avoid using state resources for civil immigration enforcement, and comply with federal funding requirements where necessary, citing Medicaid and other programs as examples. They also discussed recent court rulings in Washington that blocked federal grant conditions tied to immigration enforcement and said agencies are being trained to review data privacy and sharing practices. Advocates argued that Keep Washington Working is grounded in anti-commandeering principles and is meant to ensure state resources are used for state purposes, not federal immigration enforcement. They said the law helps immigrant communities trust police, schools, and public services, but warned that data sharing and aggressive federal enforcement are eroding that trust and harming families. The panelists described cases involving alleged unlawful local cooperation with federal immigration authorities, family separation, detention, and due process concerns, and suggested possible improvements such as stronger enforcement mechanisms, a private right of action, and broader limits on data sharing. No votes or formal actions were taken; the committee closed the hearing after members thanked the presenters and invited follow-up on implementation issues and potential legislative changes.

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• But I also know that this spills over into immigrants that are here illegally, no question about it.
• But I also know that this spills over into immigrants that are here illegally, no question about it.
• But I also know that this spills over into immigrants that are here illegally, no question about it.
• getting</c> illegal immigrants have been getting illegal immigrants have been getting across<00:34:28.399
• </c><01:13:17.120><c> immigrant</c> by an an illegal immigrant by an an illegal immigrant in<01:13:18.960

Keywords: 958, all

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• illegally. 75% support deporting all immigrants who are here illegally, and that's sort of where the
• His open border policies brought more than 10 million illegal immigrants into our country.
• Americans don't support illegal immigration. They think illegal immigration is illegal. Duh.
• We've got to fix the problem of illegal immigration, and we have to have money to do it.
• It's most directly put at risk when there are uncontrolled waves of illegal immigration.

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• </c> funded health care for illegal funded health care for illegal immigrants. immigrants. immigrants
• </c><00:58:12.000><c> immigrant</c> more than 20,000 illegal immigrant more than 20,000 illegal immigrant
• If you care about illegal immigrants, we need legal immigration. Mr.
• If you care about illegal immigrants, we need legal immigration. Mr.
• </c><01:28:45.440><c> home</c> illegal immigrants back to their home illegal immigrants back to their

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:16:00.319><c> immigrants</c> are uh found to be illegal immigrants are uh found to be illegal
• immigration in our encourage illegal immigration in our state<01:03:16.640><c> every</c><01:03:16.880
• There was a person who was an illegal immigrant.
• </c><02:13:12.280><c> immigrant</c><02:13:12.760><c> they</c> person who was an illegal immigrant they
• an</c><02:13:16.520><c> illegal</c> they're an illegal they're an illegal immigrant<02:13:18.639><c>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The governor last week said that he was going to cut illegal immigrant health care payouts.
• , which is one out of four general fund Medi-Cal dollars, is being handed to an illegal immigrant.
• being handed to an illegal immigrant.
• being handed to an illegal immigrant.
• $9.5 billion for illegal immigrants?

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held the first of several hearings on the Governor’s May Revision for health care, with opening remarks focused on the state’s projected $12 billion deficit, looming federal Medicaid changes, and the potential impact on Medi-Cal, public health, reproductive health, and safety-net providers. Several members criticized the proposal as balancing the budget on vulnerable Californians, while others defended the need for cost containment and questioned the administration’s assumptions. The chair set ground rules for respectful, focused questioning and outlined three topics: the Medi-Cal proposals, Proposition 35, and Proposition 56. DHCS Director Michelle Baas presented the May Revision’s Medi-Cal package, saying the department’s budget totals $200.6 billion overall, including $45.2 billion General Fund, and that the proposals are intended to address rising caseloads, pharmacy costs, and managed care spending. She described proposed changes for adults with unsatisfactory immigration status, including a freeze on new full-scope enrollment for those 19 and older, $100 monthly premiums beginning in 2027, elimination of adult dental and long-term care coverage, removal of PPS/RAP payments to FQHCs and rural health clinics for that population, and a pharmacy rebate aggregator. Other proposals included eliminating certain OTC drug classes, removing GLP-1 coverage for weight loss, prior authorization and step therapy changes, reinstating the Medi-Cal asset test, eliminating acupuncture as an optional benefit, allowing utilization management for hospice, raising the managed care minimum medical loss ratio to 90%, reducing PACE capitation rates toward the midpoint of the actuarial range, eliminating the skilled nursing facility workforce and quality incentive program, and suspending the SNF backup power requirement. The LAO said the revised Medi-Cal spending estimate is about $2.5 billion higher than the Governor’s Budget in the budget year, and that the increase appears driven more by higher per-enrollee costs than by caseload alone. The LAO said the budget solutions are concentrated in a few areas, are largely ongoing, and should be considered in light of federal uncertainty, but suggested the Legislature could explore alternatives such as more targeted income thresholds for the undocumented expansion and simpler asset-test rules. Department of Finance officials said the proposals are difficult but necessary to address a third consecutive deficit and rising Medi-Cal costs. Members then pressed the administration on the methodology and impacts of the proposals, especially the enrollment freeze, premiums, asset test, hospice controls, PACE reductions, and the elimination of benefits and provider payments. No votes or formal actions were taken at this hearing.

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• </c><00:12:26.240><c> immigrants</c><00:12:26.760><c> their</c> of legal and illegal immigrants their
• less crime, and in fact illegal immigrants help solve crimes.
• less crime, and in fact illegal immigrants help solve crimes.
• less crime, and in fact illegal immigrants help solve crimes.
• </c> first is that mandates any illegal first is that mandates any illegal immigrant<01:05:04.680><c>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard extended debate on a bill requiring cooperation with ICE and reporting related to undocumented people in certain criminal contexts. Representative Rymer argued the measure was meant to align with federal priorities focused on violent offenders and to ensure local governments respond to federal inquiries, not proactively target immigrants. He also said the bill was intended to address serious crimes and protect victims, citing examples of violent offenders and trafficking-related cases. Several members raised concerns that the bill’s language was broader than described and could affect family court matters, health care, elder care, and routine interactions with government agencies. Testifiers and members warned it could be used as leverage against undocumented people in custody, child support, domestic violence, and labor exploitation situations, and could discourage people from reporting crimes or seeking help. The sheriff’s association and county attorneys’ association letters were cited as raising due process, equal protection, civil rights, and public safety concerns. The discussion also focused on the bill’s definitions and mechanics, especially whether section three would require reporting after arrests that do not lead to charges and how county attorneys would know when to report. Representative Pinto pressed on the bill’s reference to “violent crime” and whether drug possession could be swept in, while Rymer argued the bill was narrower than critics suggested. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided; the exchange remained at the discussion and questioning stage.

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• We don't know if there are any illegal immigrants that have received benefits, so we don't know the cost
• And we are in denial if we think that our state is not benefiting on the backs of illegal immigration
• If we want to address illegal immigration, let's address it genuinely, and let's not make it about attacking
• A report released by the Center for Immigration Studies estimates that 61% of households headed by illegal
• Sixty-one percent of households headed by illegal immigrants use at least one welfare program.

Bills: HB3057, HB3130, HB4113, HB3310, HB3314, HB3985, HB4486, HB3040, HB3407, HB4343, HB2981, HB3764, HB3765, HB3767, HB3982, HB3321, HB3322, HB3323, HB4126, HB4130, HB4170, HB3345, HB2941, HB3062, HB3244, HB3298, HB2977, HB3304, HB3299, HB3297, HB4260, HB3906, HB3648, HB3319, HB2933, HB3544, HB1322, HB4104, HB4105, HB4106, HB4107, HB4108, HB3974, HB3134, HB3055, HB3115, HB3471, HB3497, HB3500, HB3505, HB3755, HB4202, HB4226, HB4236, HB4139, HB4144, HB4422, HB4423, HB4317, HB4321, HB4322, HB3176, HB3239, HB3263, HB3673, HB3794, HB3796, HB4265, HB4266, HB2123, HB3048, HB2445

Keywords: government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, voter registration, voter eligibility, felony disenfranchisement, restoration of voting rights, formerly incarcerated, reentry, parole, probation, supervision

Summary: The House convened with a prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including the Duncan Girls Golf Team, the Doctor of the Day, and the Nurse of the Day. Members also made personal announcements and committee meeting reminders before moving to legislation. The main floor action centered on House Bill 4422, which would require applicants for SNAP and TANF to be U.S. citizens and use the SAVE system to verify immigration status. Supporters argued it would protect taxpayer dollars, enforce the law, and reduce improper benefits use; opponents said it would deter eligible families, especially children in mixed-status households, from seeking aid and would not address DHS error rates or budget problems. After extended debate, the House passed HB 4422 by roll call vote, 18-0. The House then considered House Bill 4423, a similar measure applying the same citizenship-verification concept to Medicaid through the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. Debate repeated many of the same arguments about fiscal responsibility, eligibility, children’s access to benefits, and immigration enforcement. HB 4423 also passed by roll call vote, 18-0. The chamber then moved to announcements and adjourned until Monday, March 2, 2026.

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• He's enforcing our immigration laws. He's removing criminal, illegal immigrants.
• No court in the United States has ever said illegal immigrants who step foot in the United States and
• This money will be used to pay for attorneys to defend immigrants, illegal immigrants from deportation
• today to ensure That dollars were not used to protect criminal, illegal immigrants.
• And illegal immigrants who show up on day one get free health care.

Keywords: 988, house, all