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• The current interchange adds to pollution and miles traveled.
• So, um, we're not looking for a new interchange.
• We're just trying to complete an existing interchange that exists.
• So, um, we're not looking for a new interchange.
• ,</c> stress on other interchanges, stress on other interchanges, particularly<01:09:34.400><c> Highway

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

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• Senate Bill 1475 will designate the interchange of I-35 and Indian Hills Road to be known as the Ubby
• Keith Memorial Interchange.
• This is for the interchange of I-35 and Indian Hills Road, which is on ODOT property.
• This is the interchange of I-35 and Indian Hills Road. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Bills: SB1966 , SB175 , SB1475 , SB1950 , SB2049 , SB2052

Committee: Senate Aeronautics and Transportation

Keywords: memorial highways, bridge designations, Oklahoma Statutes, commemorative markers, transportation, uninsured vehicles, reimbursement fund, towing services, commercial vehicles, public safety, memorial, infrastructure, dedication, Toby Keith, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes

Transcript Highlights:

• This Thursday, we're actually going to break ground on our Los Lunas Boulevard, the new I-25 interchange
• We are late for a third interchange, so in the future, we would definitely need that on the northern
• Meet and talk more about the Los Lunas Boulevard interchange. But with that, I stand for questions.
• Archuleta, and it's about the interchange project.
• Will include the new interchange, the river bridge, and the roadway extension to New Mexico Highway 47

Committee: House Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• In 2011, Union Pacific's fueling rail crew interchange operations were happening in El Paso.
• We interchange trains there with the railroad in Piedras Negras.
• We interchange with Ferromex, and then in Laredo and some other locations we We interchange with CPKCS
• There is a border interchange in El Paso and Juarez.
• The interchange is there to stay for many reasons.

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• interchange.
• then from that, we are already starting to see that the traffic volumes on I-82 at the Ahtanum Interchange
• To the left is North First Street; to the right is the Knob Hill interchange.
• To the left is North First Street; to the right is the Knob Hill interchange.
• Some of the movements at the Ahtanum Interchange, this is the gateway to the city, we see some really

Bills: HB2495

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: vehicles, streetcar operation, public safety, urban regulation, transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• And there’s also an interchange improvement to 2,100 North.”
• “There’s also interchange improvements to 2,100 North. And let’s go to the next slide.
• “And of course we’ll have the frontage roads as well, and then there’ll be four interchanges, and that
• We did 12 interchanges as part of that project, but there’s also five planned interchanges.
• As part of that project, but there’s also five planned interchanges, and so we’ll be continuing to work

Committee: Joint Transportation Interim Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• interest and a potential conflict of interest if, as legislators, we're deciding where a highway interchange
• interest and a potential conflict of interest if, as legislators, we're deciding where a highway interchange
• ...interchanges, and we have a 9% interest in the property at the highway interchange.

Summary: The committee heard several bill presentations and took executive action on three measures. House Bill 2249 would remove a civil service exemption for Washington Technology Solutions cybersecurity employees, allowing those workers to be covered by state civil service law; the prime sponsor and a Washington Federation of State Employees representative said the bill would correct an unintended statutory discrepancy and let similarly classified IT security staff organize like counterparts in other agencies. House Bill 2475 would direct the Office of Equity to develop uniform language-access guidelines for state agencies and address interpreter and translator shortages; supporters from the Latino Community Fund, WFSE, and the Office of Equity said the bill would improve access to public services for limited-English-proficiency residents. House Bill 2237 would require deputy state fire marshal salaries to be competitive with comparable local fire agencies and direct a report on whether the State Fire Marshal’s Office should be made independent of the State Patrol; supporters said current pay is too low and hurts recruitment and retention. House Bill 2408 was described as a cleanup bill removing expired provisions and obsolete references to the Department of Personnel and other outdated statutes, and OFM supported it. In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and reported out three bills. Substitute House Bill 2281, concerning tribal traditional cultural places and consultation, was amended to narrow consultation scope, remove a reference to “contemporary” lands, and add a three-year statute of limitations; a proposed amendment to remove the cause of action was rejected, and the bill passed 4-3. House Bill 2309, which limits OFM from treating a postgraduate degree as the only way to show qualifications unless required by law, was reported out unanimously. House Bill 2244, a Sunshine Committee cleanup bill on ethics and public disclosure, was amended to restore exemptions for certain donor records and driver case records and then passed unanimously. The committee also heard House Bill 2352, which would lower the ownership threshold for state ethics conflicts from 10% to 1% to align state law with municipal ethics rules. Representative Paulette argued the current 10% standard is too lax and weakens public trust, but no vote was taken on the bill during the meeting. The hearing on House Bill 2435, which would create a Legislative Office on Indian Affairs to provide training and resources for legislators and staff on tribal affairs, featured strong support from Representative Lekanoff, who said it would strengthen the legislature’s government-to-government relationship with tribes. The committee then recessed and later adjourned after completing the remaining hearings.

Transcript Highlights:

• are preventing the charge With Senate Bill 1940, we are preventing the charge of swipe fees or interchange
• Illinois filed a bill a couple years ago on interchange fees, Illinois filed a bill a couple of years
• ago on interchange fees, and it was upheld in the courts this summer.
• So this is the interchange fees that's actually charged on taxes that the merchant already has to remit
• And so with the interchange fees, we are trying to hone it in because I know you all had received some

Bills: SB1241 , SB1242 , SB1442 , SB1592 , SB1623 , SB1625 , SB1913 , SB1940 , SB1949 , SB2102 , SB592 , SB992

Committee: Senate Business and Insurance

Summary: The Business and Insurance Committee considered a series of bills focused on credit card interchange fees, insurance regulation, alcohol licensing, utility contractor authority, medical marijuana bonding, and business liability. Senators Thompson’s SB 2102 and SB 1940 sought to limit swipe fees on large financial institutions and on taxes and tips, respectively; both passed after questions about the asset thresholds and their impact on merchants and banks. SB 1625, by Senator Fricks, would let the Oklahoma Insurance Department prepare impact analyses on health benefit plan legislation, and passed unanimously. SB 1442, by Senator Dossett, lowered distiller licensing fees, created a microdistillery license, and restored a liability insurance proof requirement through an amendment; it passed 11-0. SB 1623, by Floor Leader Daniels, would revise the state credit union charter and passed 11-0. SB 1242, by Senator Hamilton, increased the bond required for medical marijuana grows from $50,000 to $100,000 and passed 10-0. The committee also heard SB 1949 from Senator Logan, which would allow utility contractors to work closer to buildings on private property, up to five feet from structures, instead of stopping at the property line. The bill drew extended questioning from Senator Brooks about permitting, training, liability, and the relationship between utility contractors and plumbers; an industry representative testified that utility contractors already do much of the work under licensed plumbers and that the bill would reduce costs and speed projects, especially in rural areas. SB 1949 passed 8-2. Senator Reinhardt’s SB 1592 and SB 1913, both insurance-related committee substitutes, were described as ongoing negotiations aimed at homeowner insurance transparency and consumer protections; members were told the bills were still being refined, but both passed, 9-1 and 10-0, respectively. Additional measures included SB 592, which would let distributors issue credits to retailers after repeated product replacements, aimed at reducing losses from poor inventory control at large retailers; it passed 9-0. SB 992 would provide civil liability protection for businesses and property owners when violent criminal acts occur on their premises, except in cases of gross negligence; it prompted debate over gun-free zones, security, insurance, and whether the bill would reduce incentives for safety measures, but passed 5-3. Finally, SB 1241 created the Oklahoma Fraud and Ticketing Accountability Act to address fake tickets, bots, deceptive resale websites, and venue liability in the live-event market; supporters included arts venues, and the bill passed 8-0. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• I think commonly they're used interchangeably, but I could be incorrect there.
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• And so there’s biological, psychological, social diagnosis.”
• “Biological, psychological, social diagnosis.
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Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• And then at some point in the meeting, somebody said, well, you know, if there's going to be an interchange
• And then at some point in the meeting, somebody said, well, you know, if there's going to be an interchange
• And then at some point in the meeting, somebody said, well, you know, if there's going to be an interchange
• And then at some point in the meeting, somebody said, well, you know, if there's going to be an interchange
• The meeting somebody said, well, you know, if there's going to be an interchange in Rockville, should

Committee: Senate Transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• This one transaction is more interchange than the credit union receives on a monthly basis.
• Eliminating interchange fees on taxes will not lower costs for businesses or consumers.
• Interchange fees allow community banks to invest time and resources into these services.
• It's amazing to me that in Europe, the total interchange fee is less than a half percent.
• So, and then someone mentioned, when was the last time this fee, interchange fee, was increased?

Summary: The committee heard several bills, beginning with AB 2, which would create enhanced civil penalties for large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters argued the bill is needed to address addictive algorithms and harmful content, while opponents warned it was vague, could chill speech, and might be preempted by federal law. Members largely focused on whether the bill changed the standard of care or burden of proof; the bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with some members noting concerns but supporting it to continue the discussion. AB 282, dealing with housing vouchers and source-of-income discrimination, would clarify that housing providers may prioritize applicants who qualify for rental assistance without violating fair housing law. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, and advocacy groups said it would help voucher holders find units and improve use of housing funds. There was no opposition, and the bill passed to Appropriations on a roll call vote, with two no votes. The committee also considered AB 882 on court reporter availability and electronic recording in certain cases when a court reporter is unavailable. Supporters said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage of reporters and would preserve access to accurate records, while opponents argued it was too narrow, raised access-to-justice concerns, and should be broadened. Members from both sides emphasized the importance of court reporters and electronic recording as a backup; the bill passed with an urgency clause and was sent to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, AB 935 on civil rights data clarity, AB 1414 on tenant choice of internet service provider, and AB 67 on Attorney General enforcement of the Reproductive Privacy Act; each drew support from sponsors and advocacy groups, opposition centered on overbreadth or policy concerns, and each advanced on committee votes, with several members requesting further amendments or clarification.

Transcript Highlights:

• However, the European Union has capped interchange rates, or swipe fee rates, at 0.3%.
• This one transaction is more interchange than the credit union receives on a monthly basis.
• Eliminating interchange fees on taxes will not lower costs for businesses or consumers.
• Interchange fees allow community banks to invest time and resources into these services.
• It's amazing to me that in Europe, the total interchange fee is less than a half percent.

Committee: House Judiciary

Summary: The committee first heard AB 2, which would impose enhanced financial penalties on large social media companies when negligence proven in court causes harm to children and teens. The author and supporters, including Common Sense Media and education and child advocacy groups, argued that social media algorithms and design features amplify harmful content and that existing remedies are not enough to deter misconduct. Opponents from TechNet, CCIA, the Chamber of Commerce, EFF, and others warned the bill was vague, could chill content moderation and encryption, invite litigation, and be preempted by Section 230. Several members raised concerns about defining “harm,” but the bill passed on a roll call vote and was sent onward. The committee then took up AB 282, which would allow landlords and housing providers to establish preferences for tenants who use housing vouchers or other rental assistance, clarifying that such preferences are not unlawful source-of-income discrimination. Supporters from housing authorities, local governments, AARP, legal aid groups, and housing nonprofits said the bill would help voucher holders find units and improve voucher utilization. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed with a roll call vote and was sent to Appropriations. Next was AB 882, dealing with court reporter availability and the use of electronic recording in certain cases when an official court reporter is unavailable. The author and supporters, including court reporter and labor representatives, said the bill is a temporary, narrowly tailored response to a shortage while preserving accurate records. Opponents from consumer attorneys, defense counsel, the Judicial Council, and others argued the bill was too narrow, could harm access to justice, and should be expanded or revised. Members from both parties expressed mixed views but generally supported continuing the conversation; the bill passed and was placed on call. The committee also heard AB 325 on algorithmic price fixing, which would update antitrust law to address collusion through pricing software and digital tools. Supporters said the bill targets modern forms of cartel behavior and closes loopholes that let companies coordinate prices through algorithms. Opponents from the Chamber of Commerce, Civil Justice Association, TechNet, retailers, hospitals, and others argued the conduct is already illegal, the bill is overbroad, and its definitions and burden-shifting provisions need work. Members requested clarifications to key definitions and pleading standards, but the bill passed as amended and was placed on call. The committee then briefly heard AB 935, which would strengthen civil rights data collection and transparency, especially for educational settings; it had no opposition, passed, and was placed on call. Finally, AB 67 was presented to let the Attorney General enforce the Reproductive Privacy Act and seek penalties against local governments that interfere with abortion access. Supporters framed it as an enforcement tool to protect reproductive rights, while opponents from California Family Council and others denounced it as expanding state power to protect abortion access; the transcript cuts off during that item.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, with Senate Bill 1940, we are preventing the charge of swipe fees or interchange fees on money that
• Illinois filed a bill a couple of years ago on interchange fees, and it was upheld in the courts.
• So, this is the interchange fees that's actually charged on taxes that the merchant already has to remit
• And so, with the interchange fees We are trying to hone it in because I know you all had received some

Bills: SB1241 , SB1242 , SB1442 , SB1592 , SB1623 , SB1625 , SB1913 , SB1940 , SB1949 , SB2102 , SB592 , SB992

Committee: Senate Business and Insurance

Keywords: ticket sales, resale, consumer protection, fraud, bots, transparency, refunds, event tickets, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana license, commercial grower, grow operation, bond requirement, land reclamation fee, revolving fund, environmental remediation, redevelopment, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA

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• of course available to answer questions, but we don't feel like we need to interfere with that interchange
• of course available to answer questions, but we don't feel like we need to interfere with that interchange
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• between</c><00:05:52.199><c> DS</c><00:05:52.560><c> and</c><00:05:52.720><c> the</c> with that interchange
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Committee: Senate Government Operations

Summary: The committee met for joint decision-making on several measures related to elections, telework, procurement, hiring, public records, and public meetings. On Senate Bill 444, testimony was largely opposed or in comment, and the chairs said the bill raised real issues that needed more time; they deferred it for the year. Senate Bill 1091 on telework and space allocation drew support and discussion about DAGS’ role versus the Department of Human Resources; the committee agreed to amend it in a Senate Draft 1 to remove reference to OE, add a DAGS management analyst position, change “positions” to “allocations,” limit the assessment to executive branch departments in DAGS-managed or DAGS-leased facilities, and add a defective date, then passed it with amendments. Senate Bill 1057 on apprenticeship-related bid incentives received mixed testimony, including support from labor and opposition from some contractor groups, and was passed as a Senate Draft 1 with technical amendments and a defective date. Senate Bill 1065 on skills-based hiring, which would bar bachelor’s degree requirements for most state jobs with exemptions, had support from the Comptroller and outside groups and was passed with technical amendments and a defective date. The committee also took up several procurement and accountability measures. Senate Bill 92 on emergency medical response/defibrillators was deferred indefinitely because a pilot project is already underway in the Capitol building and the committee wants to use that information before expanding. Senate Bill 1175 on a past-performance procurement database was amended to add general fund appropriations and committee-report language about funding needs, then passed. Senate Bill 1587 on retainage was heavily amended to define total project budget, revise retainage language, leave key percentage and day limits blank for further review, limit application to contracts executed after January 1, 2026, and add a defective date; it passed as amended. Senate Bill 1543 on government accountability was amended to incorporate procurement officer changes and add language ensuring inherent government functions are not delegated to contractors, then passed. Senate Bill 1255 on government records was amended to clarify that records used in performing a government function are public records subject to UIPA, add contractor recordkeeping/access requirements, protect certain confidential contract information, and add a defective date; it passed. Additional measures were either deferred or advanced with amendments. Senate Bill 1513 on appropriations was deferred to a time certain on February 11. Senate Bill 1616 on care centers was converted into a feasibility study and passed with a defective date. Senate Bill 74 on state construction projects was deferred indefinitely due to concerns it could slow projects and duplicate another measure. Senate Bill 125 on state organizations and administrations was amended to codify Administrative Directive 19-02, with a note about a possible title issue, and passed. Senate Bill 786 on government records was deferred to February 11 for further amendment work. Senate Bill 1611 on government positions was amended by removing section two and passed. Senate Bill 1637 was deferred for the year after testimony indicated the action could already be done. Senate Bill 1651 on public meetings was amended to require board packets by the third business day before a meeting, remove the word “full,” and adjust notice language, then passed. Senate Bill 1617 on public meetings was deferred because the Office of Information Practices reported no complaints. Senate Bill 1253 on boards and commissions was deferred indefinitely due to no testimony. Senate Bill 1031 on advisory referendums was deferred to February 11 for possible amendments. Senate Bill 1306 on a procurement automation special fund was amended to align procurement statutes and add the School Facilities Authority executive director as a chief procurement officer, then passed.

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• Just a little bit of an overview: this interchange is the last remaining stoplight from Mankato up to
• </c><00:09:49.480><c> at</c><00:09:49.880><c> 169</c> 2023 to construct The Interchange at 169 2023 to
• construct The Interchange at 169 and<00:09:50.600><c> 282</c><00:09:51.360><c> in</c><00:09:51.560><
• > is</c><00:10:45.440><c> the</c><00:10:45.680><c> last</c><00:10:46.279><c> remaining</c> this interchange
• is the last remaining this interchange is the last remaining stoplight<00:10:47.240><c> from</c><00:

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Senators, Senate Bill 1958 is a new law that will name the interchange of I-35 and Flood Avenue in Cleveland
• It shall designate that as Patrolman Mark Harris Memorial Interchange.
• It shall designate that as Patrolman Mark Harris Memorial Interchange.

Bills: SB1772 , SB1958 , SB2010 , SB1595 , SB1687 , SB1684 , SB2049 , SB1966

Committee: Senate Aeronautics and Transportation

Summary: The Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee met and heard several transportation- and licensing-related bills. Senate Bill 1772, by Senator Peterson, would require headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever windshield wipers are in use; after brief discussion about automatic headlights and enforcement, it advanced 8-4. Senate Bill 1958, by Senator Standridge, designated the I-35/Flood Avenue interchange as the Patrolman Mark Harris Memorial Interchange; after a question about the wording on the sign, it advanced unanimously 12-0. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2010, which would require non-citizen applicants to provide proof of lawful presence, mark limited-term Real IDs, and require an annual report. Members raised concerns about definitions, proof requirements, and whether the language matched the stated intent; the author agreed to strike the title and work on the language, and the bill advanced 11-1. Senate Bill 1595, described as a consumer protection/accountability measure for CDL training schools and grant administration, drew questions about steering students, agency recommendations, and whether lists of schools would still be allowed; it also advanced 11-1. Senate Bill 1687 would allow commercial driver training entities to proctor the written exam, and it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1684, which requires companies doing highway remediation to carry liability insurance, was amended to set the minimum coverage at $3 million and to specify liability insurance; after discussion about subcontractors and safety, it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 1996, a memorial highway and bridge naming bill, was laid over after a question about whether the honoree was law enforcement, first responder, or military. The committee also announced that SB 1950 and SB 2052 would be laid over, and that it would meet again the following week to finish remaining bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• Up first, we have HB 1025 relating to the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East
• HB 1025 relates to the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West.
• We’re going to be voting on HB 125, relating to the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between

Committee: House Culture & Arts

Summary: The House Committee on Culture and Arts met on February 7 and heard testimony on two measures. HB 1025, relating to the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, received support from the East-West Center, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, and Friends of Civil Rights, with the Department of the Attorney General submitting comments. No opposition was noted, and the committee later voted to pass HB 1025 with amendments. The chair said the amendments would incorporate the Attorney General’s comments, add a preamble clarifying legislative intent, and change the effective date to July 1, 3000; the vote was unanimous among members present, with two members excused. The committee also heard HB 1378, which would establish a Performing Arts grant program under the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. The SFCA supported the bill but asked that section 5 be deleted, saying the Works of Art Special Fund is not the right vehicle for performing arts and that the agency’s positions are currently federally funded and should be shifted to general funds. The Attorney General likewise recommended deleting section 5, warning that expanding the Works of Art Special Fund could jeopardize the state’s tax-exempt GO bond status, and suggested creating a separate special fund in chapter 9 instead. DBEDT stood on its written testimony, and several arts organizations and individuals testified in support, with the chair noting about 23 supporters overall. During questioning on HB 1378, members asked about possible federal funding losses. The SFCA director said the agency is in discussions with other state arts agencies about potential reductions from the National Endowment for the Arts and related White House requests, and that the immediate goal is to protect federally funded positions by moving them into the general fund. The committee did not take final action on HB 1378 and deferred decision-making until Wednesday, February 12.

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• Francis interchange for Santa Fe.
• Additionally, this will bring an outdated interchange up to current standards.
• Additionally, there are some pictures here of our bridge crew fixing a rundown off of an interchange

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• So within the program corridor, the five-mile corridor, there are seven interchanges.
• within the area, looking at auxiliary lanes through the program area, and, as I said, improving interchanges
• It permits access to seven interchanges.
• It permits to seven interchanges.
• And Senator,... ...throughout the program area, which means there are seven interchanges that we would

Committee: Joint Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee

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• We're going to do a semi interchange there.
• The interchange reconstruction has an anticipated cost of about $150 million.
• The biggest one we have is the South Raton Interchange Reconstruction.
• That was a Hatch Interchange Bridge Preservation Project.
• It's interchange ramps. Those Angler Road, which is just.