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• you'll hear more about this in some of the following panels. ag producers, wildlife association, academic
• I am a vet by training, and I have dedicated my career to ruminant parasitology both through academic
• of funding runs into walls is, you know, And that's where partnering with, say, an ARS, with our academic
• We will communicate directly with affected producers and permit holders impacted by a New World Standard
• Primarily, a lot of our feeder cattle. operations are Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c> from Oklahoma is recognized. from Oklahoma is recognized.
• Distinguished gentleman from Oklahoma.<04:56:15.040><c> Uh</c> Oklahoma. Uh Oklahoma.
• Gentleman from Oklahoma. Oklahoma. Oklahoma.
• </c> gentleman from Oklahoma. gentleman from Oklahoma.
• </c> Oklahoma seek recognition. Oklahoma seek recognition.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Oklahoma State University.
• Oklahoma State University.
• :52.960><c> native</c><00:30:53.279><c> of</c> of Perkins Oklahoma a native of of Perkins Oklahoma a
• </c> bipartisan energy efficiency standards bipartisan energy efficiency standards uh<04:39:17.920><c
• </c> standards were neither economically standards were neither economically justifiable justifiable

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Oklahoma Oklahoma eventually<01:13:25.280><c> finding</c><01:13:25.520><c> his</c><01:13:25.679><c>
• </c> allowed when there's objective standards allowed when there's objective standards that<03:31:44.880
• </c><03:31:52.479><c> It</c> design and development standards. It design and development standards.
• When we added the renewable standards to the energy codes, costs went up.
• </c> public input on the objective standards public input on the objective standards that<04:35:58.160

Keywords: 981, all

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• In the call-out box, you'll see Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City will host softball and canoe slalom.
• As I mentioned, we have new sports: baseball will be in Dodger Stadium; softball will be in Oklahoma
• How is L.A. 28 ensuring that existing venues are adequately upgraded to meet Olympic standards without
• I will say that, you know, in the governor's budget, there's a 90... ...standards without triggering
• It was a great pleasure for me to work closely with Mayor Holt in Oklahoma City because they are also

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In the call-out box, you'll see Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City will host softball and canoe slalom.
• Softball will be in Oklahoma City. Cricket will be in Pomona at the fairgrounds.
• How is L.A. 28 ensuring that existing venues are adequately upgraded to meet Olympic standards without
• I will say that, you know, in the governor's budget, there's a 90... standards without triggering cost
• We produced a surplus in those Games that was so great, by today's standards, $670 million in today's

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, with opening remarks from Assembly Members Tina McKinnor and Chris Ward emphasizing the Games’ cultural, economic, and statewide significance. Members highlighted opportunities for arts and culture, tourism, and community participation, while also noting the need for orderly proceedings and public cooperation. LA28 leaders Reynolds Hoover and Janet Evans described the organizing committee’s structure, the scale of the event, and its goals of delivering a fiscally responsible, no-build Games centered on athletes, sustainability, and legacy benefits. LA28 testified that the Games will be the largest in Olympic history, with more than 15,000 athletes, over 800 events, more than 50 venues, and a budget of $7.2 billion. They discussed venue plans, the athlete village at UCLA, the addition of new sports such as cricket, flag football, lacrosse, squash, and baseball/softball arrangements, and the first Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Members asked about fashion and merchandising, faith-based participation, venue upgrades, housing, small business opportunities, environmental goals, and athlete mental health. LA28 said it is prioritizing local and small business participation, has launched youth sports and volunteer initiatives, and is working with the IOC on mental health support and with venue owners on improvements. City of Los Angeles representative Paul Corcoran outlined the city’s role in maximizing economic benefit and long-term legacy through the Mayor’s “Games for All” vision, including accessibility, human rights, youth sports, arts and culture, and transportation improvements. He said the city is using tools like RAMP, Compete for L.A., business source centers, and procurement and financing programs to help local businesses participate, and that the city is seeking broader support for arts and culture programming tied to the Cultural Olympiad. Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins described transit planning for a “transit-first” Games, including the Games-Enhanced Transit Service, borrowing about 1,700 buses from agencies nationwide, and asking the state for $379 million in construction funding for legacy transit projects. She said all projects are environmentally cleared and expected to be ready in time for the Games, while members raised concerns about traffic, multilingual wayfinding, and the need for strong public messaging to reduce congestion. Public comment urged that the Games be experienced beyond venues and across communities, and no formal votes were taken.

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• , and our concern was we do not want to create two standards for how a grant would be approved.
• There is a standard of care that they can expect. Thank you, Senator.
• The standard response of the VA. to many of these provisions was to oppose it because they said it was
• Stephen Crow, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox, Program Manager, Oklahoma Veterans United.
• AWP holds itself to the highest standards, routine audits, transparent reporting, and a sharp focus on

Committee: Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs

Keywords: veterans, mental health, suicide prevention, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Grant Program, HOPE Act, BRAVE Act, Every State Counts for Vets Mental Health Act, advocacy, legislation, mental health resources

Summary: The committee meeting focused primarily on the critical issues surrounding veterans' mental health and suicide prevention. Discussions centered on the reauthorization of essential programs aimed at providing non-clinical support services to veterans, particularly the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Senators emphasized the urgent need for adequate mental health resources as the suicide rate among veterans remains alarmingly high. Key testimonies were provided by various advocates and officials, illustrating both successful implementations of these programs and areas needing improvement.

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• In exhibit 17, it's a scientific study from Oklahoma that compared these laser procedures from optometrists
• I'm Native American and a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
• One, to plead with New Mexico lawmakers not to make the same mistake as Oklahoma. 2, I have an innate
• I visited the Indian Health Services clinic in Durant, Oklahoma for what I thought and was assured was
• This bill also permits the department to apply an unreasonable risk standard to disqualified applicants

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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• So I think this legislation offers a nice balance by setting up labeling standards, making sure they're
• North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas.
• So it would be a good hope to standardize it nationwide, but for now we'll be standard with about 17
• So it would be a good hope to standardize it nationwide, but for now we'll be standard with about 17
• They covered... ...state-specific standards.

Committee: House Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• Region 6 of the EPA out of Dallas also oversees Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, as well as Arkansas.
• That minimum standard, right?
• It depends on the type of operation as far as our standard AOL review.
• And Arkansas is probably a little bit closer to us, but Oklahoma is very different as well.
• It's a map of talking about Texas and Oklahoma. I was going to pass it around to the members.

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 706 by Representative Riser, which would set a more detailed process for commercial saltwater disposal wells, including site-specific modeling and pressure review. Riser and industry witnesses argued the bill would provide clearer, more predictable rules for operators who have faced long delays and changing requirements, while Department of Conservation and Energy officials said they are already developing guidance and that any pressure standard must remain site-specific to avoid fracturing confining layers, protecting drinking water, and staying within EPA primacy requirements. The department emphasized that geology varies widely across Louisiana and that a fixed pressure number in statute could be unsafe in some locations. Members also discussed the fiscal note, the need for additional staff, and whether the bill would tie the department’s hands or force approvals; witnesses said the bill’s modeling requirements were conservative, but opponents warned the statutory pressure ranges could conflict with site-specific safety determinations. After a technical amendment was adopted, the committee voted on the bill and it failed on a 6-6 tie. The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 4 by Representative McCormick, which would suspend Louisiana’s deer baiting ban for 18 months in areas affected by chronic wasting disease (CWD). McCormick and Hunter Nation representatives argued that baiting bans have not stopped CWD in other states, that deer feeders and food plots are part of hunting culture, and that Louisiana should rely on science and a more flexible approach. They cited Wisconsin as an example where CWD spread despite long-standing feed bans and said there has been no proven human transmission. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials said bait bans are one of the few tools available to reduce artificial congregation of deer and help limit disease spread, and they explained that the department is also working with a CWD task force and another proposal that would tie restrictions to a 1.5% prevalence threshold rather than an across-the-board suspension. The discussion ended with the department providing information on the impacts of both measures, but no final action on HCR 4 was recorded in the transcript.

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• But, yeah, some clarity and some standard rates on going out to look at a wreck.
• I think you actually asked about equipment standards. That's not addressed in this bill.
• They're operating as close as Oklahoma City.
• They're operating as close as Oklahoma City.
• They're operating as close as Oklahoma City.

Committee: House Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2759 in executive session. The sponsor explained a committee substitute that would shift the bill’s disclosure requirement so project completion dates would be posted when work is awarded, rather than during the bidding process. Members discussed the fiscal note and whether the change could affect contractor pricing and MoDOT costs. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted the House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2759 “do pass” by a roll call of 13 ayes and one present. The committee then moved to public hearing on House Bill 1741, which would create procedures for non-consensual towing of commercial vehicles, including a towing and recovery review board, limits on storage charges while disputes are pending, restrictions on liens, access requirements, and penalties for violations. Representative Griffith said the bill is aimed at protecting independent truckers from excessive towing charges while still allowing emergency road clearance. Members raised concerns about the scope of the bill, the lack of a dispute timeline, the proposed $25,000 penalty, the ban on per-pound billing, and whether the bill could interfere with emergency towing or create litigation involving the state. Supporters, including representatives from trucking groups, described large and sometimes excessive tow bills, argued that small owner-operators can be bankrupted by these costs, and said Missouri lacks a meaningful complaint process. Opponents from towing associations said the bill, as written, could prevent non-consensual commercial tows because towers need a lien or other leverage to get paid, especially when vehicles or cargo are abandoned or out of state. They also argued that emergency recoveries are dangerous, expensive, and highly variable, and that the bill should be narrowed and clarified. The sponsor and witnesses on both sides indicated a willingness to keep working on amendments, and no final action was taken on House Bill 1741 during the hearing.

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• We have academic counselors, they're exceptional.
• And we hold our kids to a very high discipline standard.
• . academically.
• Children became disengaged academically or socially and emotionally.
• I serve as the Managing Director of Academic Strategy and Support.

Bills: HB6 , HB27 , HB 123 , HB210 , HB213 , HB222 , HB610 , HB 1085 , HB1481 , HB6 , HB27 , HB123 , HB210 , HB213 , HB222

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, financial literacy, high school education, curriculum requirements, economics, personal finance, HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention

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• But, yeah, some clarity and some standard rates on going out to look at a wreck.
• I think you actually asked about equipment standards. That's not addressed in this bill.
• They're operating as close as Oklahoma City.
• They're operating as close as Oklahoma City.
• They're operating as close as Oklahoma City.

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• of proof in those cases that is different from the standard of proof in most other cases, and that,
• Do I have any inefficiency some place in the way that we have a standard test for public schools, we
• can measure everybody against the same standard.
• We operate in four different states, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
• It's humbling and inspiring and I'm determined to uphold the high standards. standard set for this office

Committee: Senate Nominations

Keywords: Texas Water Fund, water management, infrastructure funding, local governments, workforce development, community colleges, educational programs, sustainability

Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial issues, including the Texas Water Fund and its implications for development in the state. Various members highlighted the critical need for effective management of water resources, discussing the role of the Water Development Board and their strategies for outreach to local governments. The committee engaged in a thorough examination of funding projects and the sustainable financing necessary for communities facing challenges in meeting their infrastructure needs. Additionally, there was notable discussion regarding promoting workforce development and the alignment of educational programs with the demands of the job market as indicated by recent trends in community colleges.

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• But we finally located a surgical center in Oklahoma City which on their website with two clicks of a
• Just, I know I'm running out of time, but just I did pull up the Oklahoma City surgical site that he
• It mandates clear disclosures for public-facing AI systems and standardized notices about data use and
• We're particularly glad to see that the bill relies on established standards from the National Institute
• of Standards and Technologies AI Risk Management framework to ensure that there is strong and clear

Committee: House Delivery of Government Efficiency

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• Unfortunately, we have kind of lessened the standard of where historic is.
• whoever, the jurisdiction is in the process of really developing it to really, Kind of lessen the standard

Bills: SB5223 , SB6071 , SB5966 , SB6061 , SB5520 , SB6016 , SB5890 , SB5973 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5536 , SB5879 , SB5899 , SB6190 , SB6086 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5924 , SB6134 , SB6263 , SB6282 , SB6302 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6096 , SB5970 , SB5609 , SB5827 , SB5862 , SB5880 , SB5901 , SB5943 , SB5971 , SB5975 , SB5981 , SB5988 , SB6097 , SJM8016 , SB5496 , SB5907 , SB6031 , SB6155 , SB6158 , SB6227 , SB5947 , SB6085 , SB6234 , SB6274 , SB6194 , SB5909 , SB5868 , SB6026 , SB6044 , SB6239 , SB5923 , SB6045 , SB6106 , SB6089 , SB6170 , SB5954 , SB5968 , SB5489 , SB5762 , SB5832 , SB5847 , SB5963 , SB5969 , SB6027 , SB6032 , SB6049 , SB6066 , SB6079 , SB6082 , SB6113 , SB6114 , SB6160 , SB6162 , SB6164 , SB6176 , SB6289 , SB6309 , SB6319 , SB6347 , SB6308 , SB6200 , SB6080 , SB5911 , SJM8014 , SB6177 , SB6052 , SB6182 , SB5828 , SB6335 , SB6017 , SB6346 , SB6262 , SB5470 , SB5990 , SB6244 , SB5961

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

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• Unfortunately, we have kind of lessened the standard of what historic is.

Bills: SB5223 , SB6071 , SB5966 , SB6061 , SB5520 , SB6016 , SB5890 , SB5973 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5536 , SB5879 , SB5899 , SB6190 , SB6086 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5924 , SB6134 , SB6263 , SB6282 , SB6302 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6096 , SB5970 , SB5609 , SB5827 , SB5862 , SB5880 , SB5901 , SB5943 , SB5971 , SB5975 , SB5981 , SB5988 , SB6097 , SJM8016 , SB5496 , SB5907 , SB6031 , SB6155 , SB6158 , SB6227 , SB5947 , SB6085 , SB6234 , SB6274 , SB6194 , SB5909 , SB5868 , SB6026 , SB6044 , SB6239 , SB5923 , SB6045 , SB6106 , SB6089 , SB6170 , SB5954 , SB5968 , SB5489 , SB5762 , SB5832 , SB5847 , SB5963 , SB5969 , SB6027 , SB6032 , SB6049 , SB6066 , SB6079 , SB6082 , SB6113 , SB6114 , SB6160 , SB6162 , SB6164 , SB6176 , SB6289 , SB6309 , SB6319 , SB6347 , SB6308 , SB6200 , SB6080 , SB5911 , SJM8014 , SB6177 , SB6052 , SB6182 , SB5828 , SB6335 , SB6017 , SB6346 , SB6262 , SB5470 , SB5990 , SB6244 , SB5961

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

Summary: The Senate opened with the usual ceremonial items, approved the previous day’s journal, received House messages, and introduced several bills. It also adopted Senate Resolution 868 honoring April as National Donate Life Month. Senators Gaynor and Dozier spoke in support, sharing personal stories about organ donation and transplant recipients, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber also recognized guests in the gallery connected to those stories. The Senate then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments, including Colin L. Bannister to the Workforce Education, Investment, Accountability, and Oversight Board, Amina Hussein to the Washington State University Board of Regents, and Ramatou-Libah to the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees. Each confirmation passed with broad support after brief remarks from Senator Schoesler, and several senators were excused from voting. The Senate also acknowledged MLA Jody Tour of British Columbia and a personal privilege recognition for Senator Leis receiving Finland’s Order of the Lion. On legislation, the Senate passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6026, dealing with residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones, after adopting and rejecting several amendments that narrowed or clarified exemptions and local-control provisions. Senators argued both for housing supply and for preserving local planning flexibility. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 6106 on layoff notifications and worker information protections, Senate Bill 5890 on speeding and reckless driving standards, Senate Bill 5536 on equitable distribution of real property in divorce, and Substitute Senate Bill 6097 allowing federally recognized tribes to participate in the Conservation Futures Program. Senate Bill 5988, authorizing fee authority for Department of Health accreditation services for opioid treatment programs, passed after a close vote with one nay. The meeting ended with the Senate standing at ease for caucus and lunch.

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• somewhere and inste of went to Oklahoma somewhere and inste of went to Oklahoma somewhere and inste
• of in the hotels in Oklahoma nobody had in the hotels in Oklahoma nobody had in the hotels in Oklahoma
• uh being able to meet those standards uh being able to meet those standards for people with for people
• as high as the academic as high as the academic standards there you have the same standards there you
• for Access for person with standards for Access for person with standards for Access for person with

Bills: SB 26 , SB 28 , SJR 36 , SB 616 , SB 565 , SB 384 , SB 28 , SB 28 , SR 131 , SR 168 , SR 174 , SR 175

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• It's been longstanding in Oklahoma since 2017. It's been supported by America First Legal.
• It's been longstanding in Oklahoma since 2017. It's been supported by America First Legal.
• It's been longstanding in Oklahoma since 2017. It's been supported by America First Legal.
• </c> minted in accordance with the standards minted in accordance with the standards of<00:35:32.000>
• </c> and highest quality standards. and highest quality standards.

Committee: Joint Finance

Keywords: Finance - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 10:30 AM, 925, all

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• </c> maintain the current standard of care. maintain the current standard of care.
• where optometrists had 2013 in Oklahoma where optometrists had been<01:03:06.720><c> offering</c><01
• A 2023 JAMA article found that Oklahoma, Kentucky, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Missouri scope expansion
• </c><01:20:56.000><c> of</c> cannot do it by lowering standards of cannot do it by lowering standards
• These amendments amend the retail pricing standards section of the bill.

Keywords: 926, house, all