Transcript Highlights:

• Those funds are being spent out in October.
• </c><00:27:28.000><c> out</c><00:27:28.720><c> in</c> Those funds are being spent out in Those funds
• are being spent out in October.<00:27:29.520><c> Actually,</c><00:27:29.840><c> it's</c><00:27:29.920
• What we can determine, though, is kindergarten readiness. spent with on a child at a younger age spent
• been spent on infrastructure and has been spent on infrastructure and things<01:03:22.760><c> of</c>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved a motion and then deferred a large batch of 246 contracts totaling about $187.8 million until the April 2026 meeting. It then moved through the agenda and reviewed several pulled items, beginning with four Attorney General contingent-fee contracts. Committee members questioned why the contracts were new, what the $20 million maximums meant, and how the fees would work; the AG’s office explained they were new awards from a September RFP, that the $20 million was an outside estimate tied to a full recovery, and that one contract would require a $380 million recovery to pay out the maximum. The committee voted to consider those contracts reviewed without objection. The Department of Highways then explained an “alternative delivery support” contract, describing it as a procurement method different from the usual design-bid-build model and noting it can help with innovation, speed, timeliness, or cost reduction. After that explanation, the committee again voted to consider the contract reviewed without objection. The Kentucky Horse Park/Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation presented eight legal services contracts; members focused on differing hourly rates and retroactive approval. The corporation said it had selected four firms through an RFP to maintain flexibility and avoid conflicts, would use in-house counsel first, and did not expect to use the maximum rates. Senator Thomas argued the committee’s statutory hourly rate cap is outdated and should be revisited. The committee then approved the contracts. One Transportation Office of the Secretary contract was deferred to the April meeting, consistent with the agency’s prior request. The committee then reviewed Cabinet for Health and Family Services items from the Department of Community Based Services: three contract amendments and one memorandum of agreement. Members asked about funding sources, service outcomes, and whether the programs reduce future need; the agency said one amendment was a $55,000 increase offset by reductions elsewhere, that the total contract amount with the agency did not change, and that follow-up data show over 90% of children remain in the home after services. The committee approved those items. Finally, the committee reviewed a LIHEAP contract amendment from the Division of Family Support, which the agency said used federal funds, not state general funds, to add newly appropriated federal money for low-income home energy assistance and crisis heating support. Members asked about future funding and were told that continuation depends on Congress. The committee approved that item. It then began reviewing Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities memoranda of agreement tied to Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center staffing; members asked for a count of personnel, and the agency said it would provide that information, after which the discussion continued.

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• She has spent time before becoming a judge doing program work and family court.
• She has spent time in Phoenix, so spent some time in the Valley.
• She has spent time before becoming a judge doing program work and family court.
• We've spent time with young people to ask them about their experiences.
• We've spent time with young people to ask them about their experiences.

Committee: House Government

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so we've spent some time looking at that, and we've had these rules for many, many years, but it
• And we've spent, and of course we're considering some of the very same issues that you're considering
• And so we've spent some time looking at that, and we've had these rules for many, many years, but it
• And we've spent, and of course we're considering some of the very same issues that you're considering
• And so we've spent some time looking at that, and we've had these rules for many, many years, but it

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• My question has to do with the amount of money being spent on the school voucher program.
• What percentage of the budget and how much in dollars is being spent right now?
• Did we put any guardrails on how that money is spent? Representative Persons-Mulicka.
• wisely, that they're being spent effectively.
• Spent $300 million last year on land acquisition. We're spending $300 million this year.

Summary: The House met on the final day of session, swore in Representatives Boyles and Hodgers, and observed a moment of silence for the Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as for Representative Rosenwald’s father. The chamber then moved into final budget work, with leaders outlining the plan to take up H.J.R. 5019, HB 7031, HB 5017, HB 5015, and then the general appropriations act once the Senate transmitted it. H.J.R. 5019, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand the budget stabilization fund, was explained and amended to raise the rainy day fund cap, require annual deposits, and allow withdrawals for critical state needs by a two-thirds vote; it passed 100-1. The House then adopted the conference report on HB 7031, the tax package. The bill repeals the business rent tax and aviation fuel tax, delays the natural gas fuel tax, creates or expands several sales tax holidays and exemptions, including permanent exemptions for disaster-preparedness items, hunting/fishing/camping items, and ammunition and firearms-related purchases, and makes changes to property, corporate income, local tax, and economic development provisions. Members debated the removal of recurring housing trust fund and transit-related revenue streams, the new ammunition exemption, and the data center tax changes; supporters argued the package reduces taxes and preserves annual budget flexibility, while opponents raised concerns about housing, transportation, and gun violence. The conference report passed 93-7. HB 5017, creating a debt reduction program funded by a recurring transfer to retire state bonds early, passed unanimously. HB 5015, the state group insurance conforming bill, which directs DMS to develop a formulary management plan and codifies the administrative health insurance assessment, also passed. The House then began explanation and questions on the fiscal year 2025-26 general appropriations act, described as a $115.1 billion budget that is down $3.8 billion from the current year and includes more than $12 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs summarized major spending areas, including pre-K-12 funding increases, health care funding for Medicaid, KidCare, nursing homes, opioid treatment, and mental health, transportation and economic development funding, environmental and water projects, higher education, state administration, justice, and information technology. Questions focused on school vouchers, inflationary pressures on school districts, and the adequacy of funding for housing, transportation, and other priorities.

Transcript Highlights:

• Paul where we spent the program in St.
• You will be able to see exactly how every dollar is spent.
• You will be able to see exactly how every dollar is spent.
• </c><00:26:52.720><c> Um,</c> exactly how every dollar is spent.
• Um, exactly how every dollar is spent.

Bills: HF1646 , HF2443

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: medical debt, debt relief, healthcare financing, consumer protection, financial hardship, commerce, cannabis, insurance, housing, ombudsperson, affordability, property, task force, financial institutions, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• This is money that has been collected for specific. purposes, but hasn't been spent, allowing it to be
• want to clarify that that is available for one-time use we can we can use those dollars have to be spent
• Then to clarify again, it's really not money that is there to be spent on anything in the budget because
• And then so we've got the $4 billion that was for schools, $4.5 billion. in that did not get spent.
• At the end of the day, how that... that appropriation would be spent based off of the final bill that

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.

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• It prohibited ESA voucher dollars from being spent on luxury goods and from wasting taxpayer dollars
• We've had reports, significant repeated reporting, that these ESA monies have been spent on these luxury
• goods, and we should be able to all work together to make sure that taxpayer dollars are not being spent

Committee: Joint Legislative Council

Summary: The Arizona Legislative Council met to revise the adopted analysis for Proposition 212, the Protect Education Act, after the Arizona Supreme Court issued a ruling that would remove the measure from the ballot. Staff presented a revised draft analysis, explaining that the only changes were on page one and that the revised text was intended to comply with the court order and state law. One member of the public testified, saying she was neutral on the revision but questioned whether a sentence was necessary and urged that the analysis remain unchanged so voters could still consider the initiative. Members then debated the prior analysis and the court ruling. Democratic members argued the earlier language was biased, argumentative, and unlawful, and said the committee had to fix language the court found improper. Republican members responded that passing a law later ruled unconstitutional is not itself illegal and criticized the discussion as partisan. One member also argued that the revised analysis still contained other biased references, including language about severability and the funding source. The motion to adopt the revised analysis passed on a roll call vote of 7 ayes, 6 noes, and 1 not voting. During the vote explanation, one senator opposed the measure, arguing the initiative would have added guardrails to ESA voucher spending, restricted luxury purchases, required fingerprint clearance cards for private schools and tutors receiving ESA funds, and returned unused funds to the general fund. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• It prohibited ESA voucher dollars from being spent on luxury goods and from wasting taxpayer dollars
• We've had reporting, significant repeated reporting, that these ESA monies have been spent on these luxury
• goods, and we should be able to all work together to make sure that taxpayer dollars are not being spent

Committee: Joint Legislative Council

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We thought that was inappropriate because here they'd gone and spent the money, got the bid, were awarded
• We thought that was inappropriate because here they'd gone and spent the money, got the bid, were awarded
• we thought that was inappropriate because here they'd went and spent the money, got the bid, were awarded

Summary: The committee began by removing Senate Bill 1374 from the agenda at the chair’s request, citing the need for more time to meet with stakeholders and clarify the bill. The committee then took up House Joint Memorial 16, introduced by Representative Ben Furman, which expresses support for the Idaho Department of Insurance and asks the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify rules affecting Medicare Advantage marketing and commissions. Representative Furman and Insurance Director Dean Cameron described problems in the Medicare Advantage market, including carriers withdrawing plans, limiting access to applications, and later refusing to pay commissions after enrollment periods. They said these practices have reduced consumer choice, especially in rural counties, and have made it harder for seniors to enroll through local agents. Cameron said the department issued a bulletin and cease-and-desist orders, some carriers sued, and the issue is now in federal court; he also noted that CMS and about 26 other states recognize the problem and are working on possible rule changes. Senator Wintrow thanked Director Cameron for his work on behalf of seniors. Representative Furman closed by asking for support for the memorial, and the committee moved House Joint Memorial 16 to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation. The motion passed without opposition, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• during COVID with a lot of ARPA money that came in that the legislature didn't appropriate; it was just spent
• And this actually... ...was just spent because it could be.
• Those monies have to be spent on the road, for the Constitution.

Committee: House Appropriations

Summary: The committee heard and introduced several RS measures, all focused on state budgeting and legislative oversight. Representative Monks presented RS 33238 to shorten the time agencies have to liquidate encumbrances crossing fiscal years from one year to one quarter, and RS 33241 C1 to limit non-cognizable spending to a $10 million cumulative cap, with exceptions for declared emergencies, certain National Guard construction projects, and tuition-related funds. Both were moved for introduction and approved by voice vote. Representative Ehlers presented RS 33247, which would require agencies to report long-vacant full-time positions, reduce budget requests for positions vacant a year or more, adjust requests for positions vacant 180 to 364 days, shift some eliminated positions to the legislative branch, and add more detailed travel reporting. Members raised questions about how the proposal would affect JFAC and agency staffing flexibility, and Keith Bybee explained that budget analysts would determine how savings could be applied. The committee then voted to introduce the RS. Representative Ayler’s RS 33352, which would cap requested increases for compensation and benefits for agencies with 50 or more employees by applying a five-year average factor to the request, was also introduced without opposition. Finally, Representative Petzke presented RS 33494, requiring the governor’s budget submission to include draft legislation and sponsoring House and Senate members whenever the budget contains items needing statutory changes. He said the proposal was prompted by policy changes included in the governor’s budget without accompanying draft language. Members expressed support, and the committee voted to introduce the RS. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• wasn't supposed to be spent for.
• Wasn't supposed to be spent for. And so that's what I was asking, that detail question about.
• It's coming in from the federal government, make sure it's being spent in the right place.
• It is the person that spent the night at the house invited by the mom.
• It is the person that spent the night at the house invited by the mom's. the person that spent the night

Summary: The Senate convened, initially lacked a quorum, then established one and opened with prayer, pledges in English, Navajo, and Spanish, and the salute to the New Mexico flag. Members then moved through announcements and recognitions, including permission for cameras on the floor and gallery, and certificates honoring Santa Fe County Day and Soil and Water Conservation District Day. Senators spoke in support of both recognitions, emphasizing Santa Fe County’s history, cultural and economic contributions, and the conservation districts’ role in stewardship, agriculture, and conservation work across the state. The chamber also welcomed numerous guests, honorary lieutenant governors, student shadows, and seniors visiting the Capitol. The Senate confirmed two State Investment Council appointments. Mary Patricia Roman was confirmed 31-0 after debate highlighting her decades of global investment experience, leadership in private banking, and service on the SIC investment committee. John F. Bingaman was then confirmed 32-0 for reappointment, with senators citing his finance background, prior service as governor’s chief of staff, and role in state economic and early childhood policy. Members also discussed his leadership on the council and the importance of strong management of the state’s permanent funds. On legislation, Senate Memorial 3 passed 27-0. The memorial, developed with the Wild Friends civics and science program, invites state agencies to participate in an insect identification and education workshop with UNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology and the Xerces Society. The Senate also received House messages and adopted several committee reports, including referrals and passage recommendations for multiple bills and memorials. Later, the chamber debated Senate Bill 145, which would consolidate certain federal audit reporting into a single submission and adjust audit requirements for smaller entities and acequias; supporters said it would streamline compliance without changing audit requirements, while opponents raised concerns about auditor business, oversight, and the risk of weakening scrutiny. The bill remained under debate in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Health Care Authority reported in 2025 that it spent about $563.1 million on personal care services
• , and so. of do an overview of what personal care services are, how much we spent, and so on.
• The health care authority reported in 2025 that it spent about 563.1 million on personnel care services
• It seems like they've spent down that fund.
• down that fund is there is it because It seems like they've spent down that fund.

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I also have spent nearly the last decade working full-time and giving everything I have to make sure
• I spent a lot of my time working one-on-one with patients, performing free one-hour consultations, and
• I also have spent nearly the last decade working full-time and giving everything I have to make sure
• I also have spent nearly the last decade working full-time and giving everything I have to make sure
• nearly the last decade uh working spent nearly the last decade uh working full-time<00:35:16.400><c>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused on HB 54, which would allow New Hampshire’s alternative treatment centers to operate for profit. Chair David Nagel opened by identifying the main concerns: whether members agreed with the bill conceptually, whether the proposal could be shaped to avoid a gubernatorial veto, and whether it could lead to “big cannabis” taking over. He also emphasized that the bill would not change the existing oversight structure, which remained under RSA 126-X. Representative Wendy Thomas said the governor’s objections in past sessions appeared to center on the state’s preference for a state-run model and broader policy concerns, but no one present knew the current governor’s position. Several speakers argued the bill was primarily about financing and access, not expanding the number of dispensaries. Matt Simon of Granite Leaf Cannabis said the current nonprofit structure makes it difficult to raise capital, pay down debt, and open additional access points, and that the bill would be a corporate restructuring rather than a change in day-to-day regulation. Brandon Pollock of TASCAL Wellness said medical cannabis programs in most other states are for-profit, and that New Hampshire’s nonprofit requirement has left ATCs burdened with high-interest debt and higher prices that push patients to Maine, Vermont, or the street market. He said converting to for-profit status could allow conventional financing, lower prices, and help keep patients in the regulated program. Members also discussed whether for-profit ownership would invite outside corporate control. Witnesses said the bill would not open the market to new operators, would not change advertising rules, and would include restrictions on ownership transfers for a period of time; “foreign corporation” was explained as an out-of-state entity. One speaker noted that the bill is similar to earlier versions that passed both chambers with strong support but never became law. No vote was taken during the work session; the discussion was informational and aimed at addressing concerns before the bill moved forward.

Transcript Highlights:

• little bit back to the fighters who maybe don't go to the top highest level of the sport, but who've spent
• little bit back to the fighters who maybe don't go to the top highest level of the sport, but who've spent
• California, and getting a little bit back, which I think is wonderful to support such fighters that have spent
• this bill also vets and brings back, gives a little bit of the pension to fighters that have already spent

Committee: House Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• last month, we received guidance from the federal government that all APA funds had to not only be spent
• great job of being the conduit of getting these funds out, making sure the funds are appropriately spent
• That's gone through to them, what's been spent. That kind of stuff I can get that detail for you.
• It's all spent by the appropriate time. That type of stuff to avoid clawbacks.

Bills: HB4028 , HB4029 , HB4059 , HB4063 , HB4073 , HB4074 , HB4075 , HB4076 , HB4077 , HB4078 , SB1130 , SB1131 , SB1132 , SB1133 , SB1134 , SB1142

Committee: Senate Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget

Keywords: tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, ALS, funding, healthcare, State Department of Health, emergency declaration, public finance, state budget, financial regulations, monetary policy, referendum, constitutional amendments, special election, Oklahoma legislature, public voting, recovery fund

Transcript Highlights:

• I spent 25 years in. >> So, I need to encourage him to go. >> Huh?
• </c><00:00:17.039><c> I</c><00:00:17.279><c> spent</c><00:00:17.600><c> 25</c><00:00:18.080><c> years
• I spent 25 years talking to old retired. I spent 25 years in. in. in.

Committee: House Tuscaloosa County Legislation

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We have spent millions. Of put them on septic systems.
• We have spent millions, and I'm not exaggerating, millions of dollars for septic-to-sewer conversions
• We have spent millions, and I'm not exaggerating, millions of dollars for septic to sewer conversions
• We have spent a lot of time as you step through sort of the procedural history here, as well as the legal

Summary: The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries met with a quorum and considered four bills. First, the committee took up SB 1724 on municipal utility services. A late-filed strike-all amendment by Senator Martin was adopted after he explained it would require annual customer meetings for certain extraterritorial utility customers, cap the use of utility revenues for general government purposes, eliminate a 25% surcharge and reduce the rate differential cap, remove municipal natural gas utilities from the bill, and preserve certain surcharges only as needed to satisfy existing bond covenants. The Florida League of Cities raised implementation concerns about the July 1, 2026 effective date and the time needed for rate studies and budget adjustments, but the bill as amended was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 936 on temporary door locking devices by Senator McLean. The bill would define temporary door locking devices, authorize their installation at any height, require the Florida Building Commission to add standards to the Florida Building Code, and require their use to be incorporated into safety plans, drills, and training. With no opposition or debate, SB 936 was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered SB 1014 by Senator Mayfield, which would prohibit municipalities from refusing water and wastewater service solely because a property owner declines annexation, if the property is near a municipal main line, not served by another utility, and the utility has capacity. An amendment narrowed the bill by defining “main line” and reducing the distance threshold from 2,000 meters to one-half mile. The Florida League of Cities opposed the bill as amended, citing concerns about large users, possible conflict with annexation law, potential enclave creation, and revenue impacts, but Senator Mayfield said he would continue working on the issues. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, Chair Bradley presented SB 1498 on community associations. A strike-all amendment was adopted that made technical changes to video conference recording, turnover inspection reports, and electronic voting, and added provisions requiring associations to provide records to law enforcement and prosecutors, creating a second-degree misdemeanor for willful refusal. It also targeted mandatory club or amenity fee structures controlled by developers or third parties, declaring such provisions against public policy, limiting assessments to proportional expenses, and allowing suits and conveyance of common areas after turnover. Testimony from homeowners described alleged governance abuses and opaque, profit-driven mandatory fees in their communities, while the Community Associations Institute supported the amendment. The committee reported CS for SB 1498 favorably. Members then recorded additional votes for the record, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Now, one thing I did is another colleague on our team, Annabelle Apora, and I spent some time...
• I may have a better answer, and that’s why I spent time last week adjusting our building a simulation
• I just an immense amount of money gets spent on all of these things.
• Um, we spent well past a half million dollars. We put...
• We spent $121,000 just in subscriptions. That isn't even most of it; it isn't even student apps.

Committee: Joint Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so I really want to take a moment of privilege and acknowledge the brave panelists that spent the
• I also know that a lot of money has been spent over the last 35 years, and so we hope that money will
• be well spent on the receivership in order to end this case.
• I spent my first 25 years without it. on the inside and the outside. Please wrap it up.
• I spent my first 25 years without it. 17. People to change. I spent my first 25 years without it.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s handling of mental health care in prisons and allegations of sexual abuse, retaliation, and excessive force in the state’s women’s facilities. CDCR officials described their PREA-based prevention and response efforts, including training, oversight, body-worn cameras, retaliation follow-up, and partnerships with outside groups. The Office of the Inspector General explained its monitoring role, noting increased authority under SB 1069, but also limited staffing and the ability to monitor only a portion of cases. The Legislative Analyst’s Office added that prison population trends could allow the state to close a prison and save over $100 million, with some savings potentially redirected to prevention or response efforts. Advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses from Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition and the California Coalition of Women Prisoners testified that meaningful systemic change has not occurred and that retaliation, blocked programming, and unsafe reporting conditions remain widespread. They described alleged barriers to community-based services, forced or coercive treatment concerns involving Suboxone, and the need for survivor-centered reentry support, trauma-informed care, and more independent oversight. Sandra DeAnda gave detailed testimony about alleged staff abuse, retaliation, denial of mental health care, and a large use-of-force incident at Central California Women’s Facility, while Amika Mota and April Grayson urged release or resentencing for survivors housed with their abusers and greater investment in outside programs. Members of the committee pressed CDCR and OIG on accountability, use-of-force standards, criminal referrals, disciplinary outcomes, and whether investigations are completed within statutory timelines. CDCR acknowledged cultural problems at both women’s prisons and said it was retraining staff and working on reforms, while OIG said it had monitored 161 investigations and found most grievance routing appropriate, though some cases had lapsed due to time limits. Later exchanges revealed that CDCR has over 13,500 active cases and 109 investigators, and that some cases have exceeded deadlines, prompting concerns from members about whether the current system can adequately investigate misconduct and impose consequences. No votes were taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• I spent a lot of time there with my kids.
• Has any of the money been spent that we appropriated last year? Thank you for the question.
• However, we have no idea how much has been spent. We don't know what it's been spent on.
• They could be better spent. And for that reason alone, and so many others, I'll be a no.
• Are going to be spent because that's your money.

Bills: HB3257 , HB3176 , HB3544 , HB3619 , HB3546 , HB1782 , HB2293 , HB4358 , HB3081 , HB3983 , HB3790 , HJR1023 , HB4139 , HB3297 , HB3041 , HB3673 , HB4105 , HB3338 , HB3048 , SR33 , SCR21 , SCR20 , HB4030 , HB4031 , HB4032 , HB4034 , HB4036 , HB4037 , HB4038 , HB4040 , HB4041 , HB4042 , HB4043 , HB4045 , HB4046 , HB4047 , HB4048 , HB4044 , HB4050 , HB4051 , HB4052 , HB4053 , HB4054 , HB4056 , HB4057 , HB4071 , HB4065 , HB4067 , HB4072 , HB2992 , HB4338 , HB4170

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, social AI companions, minors, emotional attachment, safety protocols, civil penalties, parental controls, geographic information

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, and several gallery introductions recognizing guests and honorees, including the Medford Cardinals football team for their academic and athletic success, Guthrie Day, the Oscar J. Upham post office designation, the OKC Spark professional softball team, the Elks organization, and the YMCA’s 175th anniversary. Senators also welcomed a new intern and acknowledged Senator Carl McDowell’s return to the chamber. Most of the early floor time was devoted to ceremonial citations and concurrent resolutions, all of which were adopted without recorded opposition. The chamber then moved through a series of Joint Committee Reports and third-reading votes on appropriations and related measures. HB 4031 reauthorized $41 million for previously approved ODAA projects and passed 36-8, declared an emergency. HB 4032 redirected industry fees to the Department of Mines and passed 34-11, emergency. HB 4034 appropriated $142,137 for salary increases for certified shorthand reporters and passed 45-0, emergency. HB 4036 transferred $5 million from the Film and Oklahoma revolving fund to a new sitcom-related revolving fund and passed 30-15. HB 4037 raised the Ethics Commission Fund retention cap from $150,000 to $250,000 and passed 45-0, emergency. Several transportation, health, and public safety measures also advanced. HB 4038 moved $5 million for the eight-year road plan and additional project funding, passing 28-17 and then as an emergency measure after vote changes. HB 4040 set up cash-flow funds for the State Department of Health’s $223 million federal award and passed 45-0, emergency. HB 4041 appropriated $2.25 million to the Attorney General, including $2 million for a trafficking victim pilot program and $250,000 for a public safety technology fund, and passed as an emergency. HB 4042 appropriated $500,000 for the Commerce census revolving fund and passed 35-9. HB 4043 transferred $1 million to Emergency Management for Oklahoma Task Force 1 and passed 44-0, emergency. The most extended debate centered on HB 4045 and HB 4046, which expanded and funded the Military Readiness, Innovation, Education, and Aviation program. Supporters said the measures would help military bases, schools, infrastructure, simulation training, and defense-related economic development; critics questioned the broad language, lack of detail, and whether the projects fit a broader strategy. HB 4045 passed 37-7 and HB 4046 passed 39-7, both as emergency measures. HB 4047 funded Commerce projects including housing for aged-out foster youth, the State Fair, a university upgrade, and a COG-related economic development request; it passed 30-16 and then 40-6 as an emergency. HB 4048 appropriated $13 million for transportation infrastructure, drew criticism for bypassing the eight-year plan, and passed 36-10 before being declared an emergency. Finally, HB 4030, the Education Budget Limits Bill, was explained in detail, including $43.75 million for the Strong Readers formula, $5 million for literacy coaches, and $5 million for a charter school revolving loan fund; after questions about bonds, charter schools, and the revolving fund, it passed 39-5 and was declared an emergency measure.