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• committee substitute for... the engrossed bill 5616 removes the prior creation of the Texas Presidential Library
• and future appropriations by the legislature to implement the purposes of the Texas Presidential Library

Bills: HB112, HB117

Keywords: county regulation, impervious cover, land use, unincorporated areas, environmental management, 1185, senate, all

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• Some of those are covered here, but just briefly looking, I would imagine there are some that are not
• I also was texting with Senate Counsel for the Tax Committee, as you might imagine, and she said that
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• heard other people say, has forced us all to think about things that, honestly, many of us never imagined
• treatment earlier in the course of seeking help, which ultimately, for all of us, I think, helps us imagine
• So as you might imagine with over 700 beds... ...areas.
• So, as you might imagine, with over 700 beds and plus we operate 120 Section 35 beds, with all of those
• Many of them are in your districts and your schools and your libraries, and they are your constituents

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard budget testimony from Department of Mental Health Commissioner Brooke Doyle, who said DMH serves about 29,000 people and is facing rising demand, higher operating costs, and uncertainty about federal funding. She explained that the FY26 budget prioritizes fully funding the state-operated inpatient system, which is at 100% occupancy and often serves people transferred from Bridgewater State Hospital, while making reductions in other areas to balance the budget. Those reductions include a 50% cut to case managers, a pause on closing the Pocasset unit pending a working group on Cape access, and changes to youth and contracted services such as right-sizing IRTP and CIRT, reducing Youth PACT from seven teams to three, scaling back flex and jail diversion grants as ARPA funds wind down, and preserving the behavioral health helpline and community-based crisis services. Members from Western Massachusetts and the Cape raised concerns about access, staffing, and the impact of cuts, and Doyle said the department would continue operating IRTP services, improve the referral process, and work with stakeholders on the Pocasset review and other access issues. The committee also discussed school-based mental health, 988, loan forgiveness for workforce recruitment, and the role of co-response programs for law enforcement. Secretary Robin Lipson then testified for the Executive Office of Aging and Independence, describing a proposed FY26 budget increase of about 21% to support councils on aging, home care, elder abuse investigations, caregiver support, care transitions, and nutrition programs. She said the agency is managing rising demand, especially from the growing 80-plus population, and noted uncertainty around federal Older Americans Act funding after the federal disbursement agency was disbanded. To control costs, the office will manage intake and caseload growth in a fully state-funded home care program, but current clients will not lose services. Lipson also highlighted a new $1 million line item for local mini-grants to support age-friendly initiatives. In questions, members focused on elder scams, and Lipson said scams are increasing and the agency is working with banks, district attorneys, and public awareness campaigns. The Health Policy Commission’s Executive Director David Seltz presented the agency’s FY26 request and said the biggest challenge is health care affordability, with family premiums near $29,000 annually and many residents delaying care because of cost. He emphasized that recent legislation significantly expands HPC’s role through a new Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis, which will examine the drug supply chain and pricing, and a new Office of Health Resource Planning, which will support statewide planning around closures and access gaps. The new law also creates task forces on maternal health access and primary care, and adds transparency and oversight for private equity in health care. Members asked about pharmaceutical costs, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, 340B, and maternal health closures; Seltz said the data show rapid growth in GLP-1 spending and that the new offices will help the state better understand cost drivers and access problems. The Center for Health Information and Analysis then began its testimony, describing its role as the state’s data hub for health care spending, utilization, quality, and affordability analysis.

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• the Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the Hawaii State Public Library
• Stacy Aldrich, State Librarian from the Hawaii State Public Library System, with comments. >> Library
• I have a question for libraries. back um but many of them just ask for back um but many of them just
• Next, we have Stacy Aldrich, State Librarian from the Hawaii State Public Library System, with comments

Bills: SB2119, SB3131, SB3069, SB3180, SB2137, SB2993, SB2778, SB2672, SB2014, SB2967

Keywords: reimbursement, public employees, travel costs, government travel policy, finance management, job title, administrative assistant, executive assistant, state personnel, civil service, modernization, employment standards, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, comptroller, civil service exemption, collective bargaining exemption, public works special project branch, specialized public works, information technology modernization

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• One example of the materials being offered is that each of them has a technology lending library, which
• that each of them have a technology is that each of them have a technology lending<00:05:42.240><c> library
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• And finally, it appears that the technology lending library may be underutilized.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:22 Office of Education Accountability Report: Early Childhood Regional Training Centers (RTCs): 01:22 Approval of July 14, 2025 Minutes 31:21 Office of Education Accountability: 2025 Study Agenda 32:35 Adjournment: 39:12, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard an Office of Education Accountability report on Kentucky’s early childhood regional training centers (RTCs). OEA said the centers provide valuable training, consultation, technical assistance, and materials for preschool personnel, especially for children with disabilities and at-risk students, and that the services align with state and federal requirements. However, the report found uneven student and teacher populations across regions, wide variation in per-student funding, some staffing data inaccuracies, and several fiscal oversight concerns, including inconsistent indirect cost rates, a building rental charge that may have been duplicative, and host districts recording RTC expenditures in a way that could blur them with district finances. OEA also said some documentation of progress toward goals was incomplete and that the technology lending library appeared underused. The report recommended stronger KDE oversight, uniform coding and accounting practices, review of budgets and expenditures, and an evaluation of whether the current five-center model remains the most efficient structure; OEA also suggested the General Assembly may wish to revisit KRS 157.318. Members asked about KDE’s response, whether the centers are required by federal law, how the centers operate, and whether changing the model would affect federal funding. OEA said KDE had only discussed the findings informally and had not issued a formal response, the centers are required by state law but not federal law, and changing the model would not jeopardize IDEA preschool funds. The committee accepted the report by motion. The subcommittee then approved the minutes from its July 14, 2025 meeting after initially delaying action because quorum was not yet present. After that, members turned to the Office of Education Accountability’s proposed 2026 study agenda. OEA said the three proposed topics are the annual district data profiles, facilities funding, and implementation of early literacy statutes. The district profiles would add an appendix showing the number and percentage of students moving to private school or homeschool by district and another appendix noting data-quality issues that affect comparability. OEA explained that district staffing data can undercount contract staff because those employees are not always entered into the system, and members expressed interest in tracking whether prior recommendations were implemented. One senator also raised a separate interest in reviewing whether KDE created and implemented regulations related to KFIX. The discussion remained informational, with no final vote on the study agenda shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• Another one is library aid, which I believe is about $16.11 per pupil.
• Another one is library aid, which I believe is about $16.11 per pupil.
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Just imagine when there's snow; there are snow trucks and contractors out there within hours.
• appropriated for capital outlay for the acequias goes to the Office of the State Engineer, and then I imagine
• I imagine we'll find out when we start digging, the state engineer is probably very involved in support
• The library and at the engineer's office in the Interstate Stream Commission and our legislative librarian
• And many meetings, with our constituents showing up to speak for themselves about how they imagine a

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• Now, imagine federal process.
• Speaker, in January, I imagine I might be in a warmer place.
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Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Members, today kicks off School Library Month.
• district on Friday, if you have some time, I highly recommend volunteering at one of your school libraries

Bills: SB1636, SB1772, SB1221, SB1932, SB1687, SB1213, SB843, SB1410, SB1317, SB1338, SB1976, SB1314, SB1191, SB1613, SB1246, SB1439, SB1930, HR1044

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, motor vehicle safety, headlamps, headlights

Summary: The House convened, the roll was called, and the chamber proceeded with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The main legislative item taken up was House Resolution 1044, which recognizes April 2026 as National Donate Life Month. Representative Crosswhite Hader presented the resolution and shared a personal story about her son-in-law’s liver transplant and the importance of organ donation. The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent without objection. The House also received several introductions and recognitions. Students from Junior Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill, visitors from Altus Air Force Base for Airspace Day, a guest in the gallery, and 17 reconstructive surgeons visiting from Ukraine through OU Health Sciences Center were welcomed. Representative Roberts introduced the nurse of the day, Denny Wilson Loeber, an OU Health trauma burn nurse and coordinator, and highlighted her work in burn care education and outreach. The chamber presented a special citation honoring the Adair High School 2A2 state champion football team, recognizing its undefeated season, district dominance, and championship win over Vian. Members also made announcements about Autism Day, School Library Month, and School Librarian Day. No contested votes were recorded, and the House adjourned until Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

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• RS 33530 addresses a current problem for fire and library districts.
• RS 33530 addresses a current problem for fire and library districts.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met to consider a full docket of RS introductions, with members noting the committee was working from digital materials and moving quickly. Representative Hill presented RS 33521, the Foreign Adversary Investment Act, to prohibit state public investment dollars from being placed in adversary countries; it was introduced. Representative Hawkins presented RS 33543, which would make it illegal to knowingly help hide, transport, house, financially support, or otherwise assist people in Idaho whose presence violates federal law; the motion to introduce passed with recorded nays from Representatives Rubel, Birch, and Church. Representative Sauter presented three measures for special districts: RS 33530 on boundary adjustments and tax-base changes for fire and library districts, RS 33531 allowing fire and ambulance service districts to adopt development impact fee ordinances, and RS 33532 allowing certain special districts to use impact fee funds for up to 50% of fire apparatus replacement costs under a capital improvement plan. All three were introduced. Representative Wheeler presented RS 33414 on contractor registration and discipline, RS 33452 creating a dispute-resolution/appraisal process for auto insurance valuation disagreements, and RS 33453 raising the minimum property damage liability limit from $15,000 to $25,000; all were introduced. Representative Shirts presented RS 33480 to create a licensing structure for retail hemp sellers and RS 33481 to clarify hemp grower violations and align state law with federal hemp standards; both were introduced. Representative Ehlers presented RS 32913 and RS 33477 as code-cleanup measures removing outdated or duplicative language, with RS 32913 addressing corporate credit unions and cemetery language and RS 33477 addressing fishing and game fines; both were introduced, and a minor typo in the statement of purpose for RS 33477 was noted but not amended in committee. Representative Pickett then presented RS 33437 to clarify that one motor vehicle remains exempt in bankruptcy regardless of operability, insurability, or registration status, and it was introduced. The committee adjourned after all motions carried.

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• past year, we’ve been working really hard to reach all areas of the state by reaching out to local libraries
• We put information in libraries. We put information in every newsletter you can think of.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Education Committee approved minutes from January 28, January 29, and February 2, 2026, each by motion and voice vote. The committee then considered RS 33-246, relating to pending and temporary rules from the State Board of Education’s Division of Career Technical Education, and voted to print the RS. The main presentation was an update on the Ideal Idaho College Savings Program (529 plan) from Executive Director Don Hall. He described the program’s structure, tax advantages, investment options, and expanded allowable uses, including K-12 expenses, trade schools, apprenticeships, student loan repayment, and professional certifications. He also highlighted program growth in 2025, increased participation across the state, partnerships with Idaho colleges for matching programs, and employer participation through payroll direct deposit and a tax credit for employer contributions. Committee members asked about whether state tax credits could be combined with 529 deductions, and staff agreed to verify the answer and report back. Members also asked how the program is being promoted; Hall said outreach includes social media, broadcasters, sports sponsorships, libraries, newsletters, and chambers of commerce, and a senator suggested using children’s fairs as another outreach venue. The meeting ended with no further action beyond the approved minutes and the printed RS, and the committee adjourned until the next day.

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• So whether it's during cafeteria or library... ...occur during recess.
• So whether it's during cafeteria or library or in the hallway, talk to me about how a teacher is going
• occur. ...already managing how we address situations that occur in the classroom, in the hall, in the library

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 27 and March 3. It then took up House Bill 785, which would expand the definition of inappropriate online behavior by students to include online conduct directed at public school employees and other specified persons, and would give school boards disciplinary options. Representative Redmond said the bill was prompted by teachers facing vulgar or defamatory online attacks, and State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield supported the measure. After brief questions about public records and school board discretion, the committee voted to send HB 785 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee next introduced RS 33-6-23, brought by Representative Harris, to loosen statutory hour requirements for career and technical education instructors so schools have more flexibility in recruiting trade professionals. The motion to introduce the RS passed without objection. The main discussion centered on House Bill 784 and its RS, which would require daily recess for elementary students and unstructured activity time for middle school students, while also barring recess from being withheld for discipline except when the misconduct occurred during recess. Representative Redmond argued recess improves focus, behavior, and health, and cited research and parent complaints about recess being withheld. Several members raised concerns that the language was too broad and could limit teacher discretion for classroom management, especially for minor misconduct outside recess. Superintendent Critchfield supported the bill and said guidance could help educators use other disciplinary tools, noting that some students already cannot lose recess under their learning plans. John Mason of FGA Action testified in support, emphasizing the academic and health benefits of recess. After extended debate, the committee voted to hold HB 784 in committee and then voted to send RS 33620 to the floor for second reading, with some members indicating concern that the RS was hostile to the underlying bill.

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• billion dollars worth of assets that pay property taxes, property taxes that pay for school districts, library
• billion dollars worth of assets that pay property taxes, property taxes that pay for school districts, library
• billion dollars worth of assets that pay property taxes, property taxes that pay for school districts, library

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: Senate and House Republican leaders held a media availability in Olympia as the 2026 session entered its final full week, focusing heavily on affordability, taxes, and the state operating budget. Senators Braun and Gildon, along with House Republicans Connors and Abbarno, criticized the House and Senate budget proposals as spending billions more than forecast revenue, relying on one-time money, the rainy day fund, and what they called unrealistic assumptions. They argued the budgets would worsen a future deficit and said Democrats were prioritizing special interests over fiscal restraint. A major topic was the proposed income tax on high earners, which Republicans said would likely expand over time and drive businesses and wealthy residents out of Washington. They also discussed other tax proposals they said would hurt affordability, including changes affecting data centers, nicotine products, prescription drug warehousing, retail bags, and bottles. House Republicans said they were working with some Democrats to oppose the income tax and urged the governor to veto it if it reaches his desk. They also said the budget process has excluded Republican input and relied on closed-door negotiations. Republicans also raised several policy issues they said were stalled or killed this session, including juvenile rehabilitation reform, child endangerment and fatality reporting, tort reform, and housing and energy policy. They criticized the House for not advancing measures they said would help with child safety, juvenile justice, housing supply, and energy diversity, and they opposed a data center tax/clawback bill they said could discourage investment and jobs, especially in rural communities. In response to questions, Braun said he planned to raise the income tax, the budget, juvenile rehabilitation, child endangerment, and tort reform in an upcoming meeting with the governor. No votes were taken during the availability.

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• in educational material and instructional material for public schools and charter schools, and in library
• in educational material and instructional material for public schools and charter schools, and in library
• in educational material and instructional material for public schools and charter schools in any library

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In Veterans Affairs HB 3670 by Isaac rulings the access of the catalog for public school library materials
• The review of library materials included in public school libraries are providing a civil penalty for

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• Amendment 7 by Swanson, relating to the purchase of online library resources for primary and secondary
• schools by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, refer to the Committee.
• HB 183 by Patterson relating to the regulation and the review of certain library materials included.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• About 65% of jackpots are under $2,000; we can only imagine that there's going to be loss of jobs and
• We can only imagine that there's going to be loss of jobs and decline in tips.
• AFT Massachusetts educators and staff working in our public schools, at our universities, and our libraries

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing on H. 4975, Governor Healey’s bill to manage the impact of the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OB3) on Massachusetts tax law and state revenues. Administration officials, led by Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorowitz, said OB3 would otherwise reduce FY26 revenue by about $442 million and argued for a phased-in conformity approach that would preserve the current-year budget while still adopting selected federal business tax provisions over time. The proposal would phase in the research and experimental expenditure deduction first, delay other major corporate provisions for two years, extend the pass-through entity excise to income subject to the 4% surtax, add a one-year delay mechanism for future federal tax changes over $20 million, limit opportunity zone benefits to Massachusetts investments, and make smaller technical changes to DFML contributions and casino reporting thresholds. Committee members questioned the rationale for phasing in rather than fully decoupling, the effect on the budget if the bill did not pass, and the treatment of opportunity zones, the surtax, and future federal tax changes. Public testimony was split. MassBudget, Progressive Massachusetts, and several labor and public-sector groups urged the committee to permanently decouple from the federal corporate tax changes rather than delay them, arguing that the bill would still send state revenue to corporate tax breaks, often for investments outside Massachusetts, and that the state should protect funding for schools, health care, human services, and other public services. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs supported the administration’s timing and the research-and-development provisions, citing filing deadlines and the importance of certainty for businesses and startups. Business and tax experts also testified that rushed conformity can create revenue losses and that the governor’s review-and-delay framework was a prudent improvement, though some said decoupling should be the default if the Legislature does not act. Unite Here Local 26 testified against sections 3 and 4, which would raise the slot-machine jackpot reporting threshold from $1,200 to $2,000, arguing the current threshold helps with problem-gambling intervention, preserves slot attendant jobs, and generates revenue. Several union leaders, including the Massachusetts Teachers Association, AFT Massachusetts, SEIU 509, the Massachusetts Building Trades, the AFL-CIO, and 1199 SEIU, urged permanent decoupling, warning that OB3’s federal tax cuts and related spending reductions would worsen budget pressures, harm public services, and shift costs onto workers, patients, and schools. No votes were taken at the hearing.

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• As you can imagine, this was a huge loss for our staff and patients.
• I never imagined that I would see my own husband subjected to this kind of brutality.
• I'm the executive director of the Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library in Watertown and the immediate

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing opened with the co-chairs introducing House and Senate members and explaining the hybrid format, three-minute testimony guidance, and the deadline for written testimony. The committee then heard extensive testimony on S. 2665, which would require employers to post notice to employees when an I-9 audit or similar federal immigration inspection is underway. Supporters, including immigration attorneys, a pediatrician, a labor leader, and an affected family member, argued the bill would protect privacy, give workers time to gather documents and consult counsel, and reduce fear and wrongful arrests. One witness from Illinois described a similar law there and said it had not caused the problems employers feared, while others said recent ICE enforcement has made notice especially important. The committee also heard testimony on S. 1360, a bill affecting collective bargaining rights for State Police, with the State Police Association arguing that a statutory gap lets departmental rules override their contract and that the bill would restore intended bargaining protections. A separate labor bill, S. 1305, was also briefly supported by the AFL-CIO as part of broader worker-classification protections for app-based delivery drivers. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 2066, which would impose fines on transportation network drivers who refuse rides to people with disabilities using service animals. Testimony from blind and disabled riders, service dog users, advocates, and the Disability Law Center described repeated ride cancellations, drivers pulling away after seeing a service animal, and the difficulty of enforcing existing anti-discrimination laws through MCAD or other agencies. Witnesses said the current system leaves riders without practical recourse because drivers are hard to identify and complaints can take years, and they argued that fines on individual drivers would create a real deterrent. Several witnesses also described the impact on employment, medical appointments, and daily independence. Committee members asked about service-animal verification, whether refusals are ever appropriate, and whether penalties should target drivers or companies; witnesses said legitimate refusals are limited to misbehaving or unsafe animals and that companies already have policies and some training, but enforcement remains weak. The committee also heard from a witness supporting a related bill on rideshare accessibility and from advocates describing broader transportation discrimination issues. One witness discussed a separate proposal to study service-animal denial, and others noted that Uber’s self-identification feature and company policies have not solved the problem. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the meeting ended after the final witnesses on the service-animal bill and a brief organizational discussion about related legislation and committee business.

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• borehole completions that allow that closed-loop system to be there to withdraw the heat, I would imagine
• To be there to withdraw the heat, I would imagine. Okay.
• and we also allow the parish to enter into a contract individually with the parish that could be a library

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• Imagine that.
• Imagine, for a moment, a private school capital fund pledge.
• So thank you for helping us make Library Day a great day. Representative Fetgatter. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: SB378, SB985, SB1246, HB3720, SB1500, SB1984, HB4118, SB1644, SB1546, SB483

Keywords: bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement

Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and heard an invocation focused on “leading with the farewell,” followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a series of floor recognitions honoring guests and student groups. Presentations included the nurse of the day, Susan Hollingsworth, and multiple student champions and visitors, including the Clinton High School 4A hip hop state champions, Pryor High School’s Life Smarts state champions, the Elgin High School wrestling team, the Fort Gibson FFA livestock judging team, Putnam City North’s girls basketball champions, visiting students from Douglas, OSU environmental science graduate students, and Oklahoma Energy Resource Board teachers of the year. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 378, updating bail bondsman regulations, passed 77-3. SB 985, codifying the local food for school program in statute, passed 79-0. SB 1246, which would update and speed up DEQ permitting while preserving transparency, drew questions about agency outreach and environmental impacts; after a division vote on advancing the bill passed 30-28, the bill itself passed 81-0. Later, SB 1500 on pharmacy benefit managers passed 81-0, SB 1984 on osteopathic medicine passed 74-0, and SB 1644 creating a reporting mechanism for suspected alpha-gal syndrome passed 82-0. The House also adopted Senate amendments to HB 3720, the local food freedom bill, and passed it 81-0. HB 4118, the family caregiver credit, also passed 81-0 after the Senate amendment restored the title “Caring for Caregivers Act.” A motion was made to reject Senate amendments to HB 2992 and request conference. House Joint Resolution 1100, relating to OMES proposed major rule changes, was read on second reading and referred to administrative rules. A lengthy debate centered on an amendment to SB 1546, a teacher-related bill, which would expand the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Scholarship Fund tax credit to support the Strong Readers Act, the Oklahoma Math Proficiency Act, and certain capital projects for scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said it would encourage private investment in education and add instructional capacity; opponents argued it would favor wealthy private schools, do little for rural or high-poverty districts, and divert scholarship resources. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was advanced to final passage, with debate continuing at the end of the transcript.