Bills: HB310, HB363

Keywords: campaign finance, electronic notifications, civil penalties, Fair Campaign Practices Act, Secretary of State, foreign contributions, political parties, electoral integrity, state legislation, 1136, house, all

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• Chairman, I appreciate you reaching out.
• Um, I I'd appreciate you reaching out.
• </c> kind of maybe you can explain maybe out kind of maybe you can explain maybe out there<00:10:23.920
• </c> or not or just your thoughts out here. or not or just your thoughts out here.
• So they agriculture out in that area.

Bills: HB558, HB558

Keywords: education funding, public schools, student achievement, RAISE Act, K-12 education, state budget, accountability, rural impact, legislation, report, government analysis, community assessment, 1136, house, all

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• You have copies of those passed out.
• Again, it's already in operation; we passed this out. already in operation; we passed this out of committee
• It's a 10-year process to work that out.
• Previously, if you operated in the state and out of state, the out-of-state company would pay less than
• out in the house.

Bills: HB188, HB52

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, patient rights, medical treatment, access, affordability, income tax, CHOOSE Act, education funding, ABLE account, tax credits, poverty threshold, legislative funding, 1136, house, all

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• </c> actually it turns out it's not needed. actually it turns out it's not needed.
• We're not going out there saying ICE out or Gestapos or anything else because that's only ramping up
• ><c> saying</c><00:34:07.519><c> ice</c><00:34:07.840><c> out</c><00:34:08.079><c> or</c> not going out
• there saying ice out or not going out there saying ice out or gestapos<00:34:09.440><c> or</c><00:34
• </c> or so are subject to ICE detainers. or so are subject to ICE detainers.

Bills: HF3405, HF3413, HF3769, HF3768, HF3771, HF3465

Keywords: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Use of Force Investigations Unit, federal agents, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, officer-involved death, use of force, law enforcement accountability, police oversight, independent investigation, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers

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• Then you've got the out-of-state bad actors. Some out-of-state actors are good actors.
• Then you've got the out-of-state bad actors. Some out-of-state actors are good actors.
• Act.
• out.
• I mean, I think we've flushed out.

Bills: HB214, HB217, HB253, HB411, HB440, HB514, HB515, HB543, HB614, HB620, HB658, HB812, HB898, HB961

Keywords: property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, income tax, tax repeal, individuals, estates, trusts, tax reduction, state revenue

Bills: HB1800, HB2095

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• And by the way, we're running out of time.
• The Fix Our Forest Act addresses this and presents an opportunity to update woefully out-of-date land
• and act accordingly.
• This is a part of America that's just been left out.
• We'll invite you out.

Bills: HB471

Keywords: forest management, wildfire prevention, public lands, Tribal jurisdiction, Fix Our Forests Act, wildfire, forest health, hazardous fuels reduction, fuels treatment, prescribed burning, mechanical thinning, mastication, fuel breaks, fire breaks, wildland-urban interface, WUI, fireshed, fireshed management area, fireshed registry, Fireshed Center

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, which aims to address the ongoing crisis of wildfires exacerbated by climate change and the need for updated forest management practices. Various committee members voiced concerns about past federal management failures and emphasized the necessity for collaborative approaches involving local communities and stakeholders in forest management. As discussions unfolded, there were varying perspectives on the implications of certain provisions in the bill, particularly around regulatory changes and their likely impacts on public participation and environmental reviews.

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• reason why that is important is that if a service member should choose to do that, and I want to point out
• We're expanding this out to the grandkids, and a lot of that is because a lot of times a grandchild is
• Do you know who can check these out from the clerk?
• Yes, well, I don't want to check out, but have access to the information.
• OK With the vote of 80 to 0, nay, we'll report your bill is due pass out committee. Thank you. Mr.

Bills: SB1533, SB2026

Keywords: veteran burial, burial assistance, indigent veterans, Dignity in Burial Act, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, 914, all

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• couple years, and as luck would have it, the night before some things came up and we needed to get them out
• Um, opt-out changes.
• level questions about this. about well do you need a link to opt about well do you need a link to opt out
• 00:10:19.760><c> a</c><00:10:20.079><c> plugin</c><00:10:20.480><c> on</c><00:10:20.640><c> your</c> out
• do you need a a plugin on your out? do you need a a plugin on your browser?

Bills: HB351, HB351

Keywords: ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, data privacy, consumer rights, personal data, data protection, Alabama Personal Data Protection Act, 1136, house, all

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• Help me out.
• Help me out.
• So if you want a continued rush to get carjackers out and kids out such as that, okay... ...then this
• I was not the author of that bill, but it passed out of this committee unanimously, out of the House
• Thank you, Acting Chair.

Bills: HB36, HB52, HB56, HB68, HB92, HB119, HB140, HB147, HB160, HB171, HB289, HB351, HB552, HB784

Keywords: HB 36, Act 780, Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District, juvenile justice, juveniles, Evangeline Parish, regional district, board of commissioners, commission membership, Louisiana juvenile law, R.S. 15:1109, R.S. 15:1109.1, parish governance, district boundaries, local government, HB 52, Act 192, Louisiana criminal procedure, misdemeanor jury trial, six-person jury

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885, HB3147, HB4299, HB4265, HB4266, HB3011, HB3143, HB3144, HB3881, HB3519, HB3522, HB3530, HB2976, HB4459, HB3142, HB4316, HB4338, HB4230, HB3985, HB3883, HB4335, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3619, HB3624, HB3463, HB4423, HB3342, HB3645, HB3647, HB3887, HB4430, HB4431, HB2964, HB3834, HB4193, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885, HB3147, HB4299, HB4265, HB4266, HB3011, HB3143, HB3144, HB3881, HB3519, HB3522, HB3530, HB2976, HB4459, HB3142, HB4316, HB4338, HB4230, HB3985, HB3883, HB4335, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3619, HB3624, HB3463, HB4423, HB3342, HB3645, HB3647, HB3887, HB4430, HB4431, HB2964, HB3834, HB4193, HB4272, HB3277, HB3148, HB3651, HB3323, HB4287, HB4105, HB3304, HB3345

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

Summary: The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was present. The chamber adopted the day’s order of business, heard an invocation from Chaplain Ronnie Wilson, and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The House also noted a list of bill and resolution reassignments from the majority floor leader’s office and briefly stood at ease before returning to order. Representative Timmons introduced Angie Kammermeyer as the nurse of the day, recognizing her long career in nursing and health care leadership, including her retirement as chief nursing officer from Integris Health after 40 years of service. The Speaker also welcomed guests in the galleries, including Sarah Stevens and her newborn baby, Kelby, and a group of leadership students from Great Plains who traveled from Lawton. No legislation was debated or voted on during the portion of the session provided. At the end of the meeting, Representative Pugh moved to adjourn, and the House agreed without objection. The chamber adjourned until Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

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• or May 1, 2027, for Section 2 of this act.
• or May 1, 2027 for Section 2 of this Act.
• Excellent questions. ...out until the parameters of the new effective date are met.
• It has been moved and seconded that House Bill 2521 be reported out of committee.
• And so if you live out in a rural area like I do, you...

Bills: HB2159, HB2251, HB2521

Keywords: preK, education funding, childcare, youth development, state budget, climate change, commitment act, emission reductions, sustainability, environmental policy, firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, 904, all

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met in executive session on three bills. For House Bill 2159, which creates the pre-K Promise account for ECEAP, the committee adopted Amendment Clark 333 to clarify that account funds may support any children enrolled in ECEAP, not just the entitlement population. Members then voted 29-0 with two excused to report the bill out of committee with a due pass recommendation, with supporters emphasizing expanded early learning access and the role of philanthropic funding. For House Bill 2251, dealing with Climate Commitment Act accounts and revenue distribution, staff briefed a proposed substitute and two Dye amendments. The committee rejected both amendments: one would have expanded allowable uses to include items such as buoys, trails, small forest landowner grants, drought and water quality projects, outdoor recreation, and marina support; the other would have restored annual rather than biennial reporting. After debate over revenue priorities, transparency, and the structure of CCA spending, the substitute bill passed 18-12 with one excused. For House Bill 2521, which would allow the Washington State Patrol to set firearm background check fees to cover program costs, the committee considered seven amendments. All were rejected, including proposals to remove indirect costs from the fee calculation, exempt low-income residents, people near less restrictive home placements, veterans and active military, domestic violence victims, counties with fewer officers per capita, and to delay the effective date until Washington no longer has the fewest officers per capita. Supporters argued the bill would make the program cost-based and reduce general fund subsidy; opponents argued it would create barriers to firearm access and lacked oversight. The bill passed 18-12 with one excused and was reported out with a do pass recommendation.

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• Senate Bill 1534 is a charity enforcement act working with the AG's office to strengthen protections
• Just was trying to imagine what if you could just give me like an example of how a bad actor might act
• I was just trying to understand what's going on out there that you're trying to fix for that question
• Just like my good friend and colleague before me, this is a compacting licensure act for occupational
• I've had some people reach out to me about this, and they bring up primarily two points.

Bills: SB1873, SB1948, SB540, SB1653, SB1061, SB1534

Keywords: roofing, contractor registration, continuing education, endorsement, construction industry, fireworks, consumer safety, local governance, emergency declaration, public safety, dentist, dental hygienist, dentistry, dental hygiene, licensure compact, interstate compact, professional licensing, license portability, health workforce, workforce shortage

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 1534 is a charity enforcement act, working with the AG's office to strengthen protections
• I was just trying to understand what's going on out there that you're trying to fix. ...AG's office.
• I was just trying to understand what's going on out there that you're trying to fix.
• I've had some people reach out to me about this, and I've got, they bring up primarily two points.
• I've had some people reach out to me about this, and I've got, they bring up primarily two points.

Bills: SB1873, SB1948, SB540, SB1653, SB1061, SB1534

Keywords: roofing, contractor registration, continuing education, endorsement, construction industry, fireworks, consumer safety, local governance, emergency declaration, public safety, dentist, dental hygienist, dentistry, dental hygiene, licensure compact, interstate compact, professional licensing, license portability, health workforce, workforce shortage

Summary: The committee heard several Senate bills, most of them described as cleanup or compact-related measures. Senate Bill 1061 was presented as a cleanup bill adding defining language, supported by the Department of Consumer Credit and correcting a typo, and it passed 11-0. Senate Bill 1534, a charity enforcement act worked on with the Attorney General’s office, was described as strengthening protections for donor intent, preventing misuse of charitable funds, and closing enforcement loopholes; after a brief question about examples of bad actors, it also passed 11-0. Senate Bill 1873 was another cleanup bill requested by roofers and passed 11-0. The committee also considered interstate licensure compacts. Senate Bill 540 would create Oklahoma’s participation in a dentist and dental hygienist compact; one question focused on why the Oklahoma Dental Association opposed it while the American Dental Association supported it, and the bill passed 9-2. Senate Bill 1653 would join a compact for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, with the sponsor noting 31 states already participate; it passed 11-0. Finally, Senate Bill 1948 would allow year-round fireworks sales in Oklahoma. Members questioned how the bill would interact with city and county authority, whether it would affect dense neighborhoods, and concerns about veterans with PTSD. The sponsor said the bill would not override city ordinances and argued counties should not restrict private property owners, while also saying current law already allows fireworks use year-round but limits in-state purchasing windows, sending consumers to other states. The bill passed 10-1. The chair then announced this was the last bill for the day and that about 12 bills remained for the following week.

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• So we put it out the day before, and then you'll get criticized because you put it out too early and
• It turns out there was none.
• And ICE is not a careful agency. ICE is such a problematic agency.
• I also want to give out a shout-out to our coalition.
• I know everyone's concerned about ICE. I'm personally very concerned about ICE.

Bills: SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: SB40, Driver Privacy and Safety Act, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate reader, vehicle surveillance, privacy, data sharing, law enforcement data, immigration enforcement, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, civil liberties, surveillance, public records, Inspection of Public Records Act, New Mexico State Police, Department of Public Safety, data sovereignty, vehicle tracking

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• by the acronym H-A-L-T, Halt Fentanyl Act.
• We'll now turn to the Halt Fentanyl Act.
• So I encourage all of my colleagues to oppose all amendments and to vote out the Halt-Fentanyl Act out
• Reforming or repeal, whatever we can work out. Whatever we can work out.
• . out which may be an impediment to passage.

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, S-331, Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, fentanyl crisis, public testimony, drug legislation, bipartisan support

Summary: In this committee meeting, the focus was primarily on S-331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking and Fentanyl Act, aimed at addressing the fentanyl crisis. The bill's key components include making permanent the class scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, confirming existing sentencing penalties, and easing registration requirements for scientific research on Schedule I substances. Numerous parents shared heartbreaking testimonies about their losses due to fentanyl, which fueled an urgent call to pass the legislation without alterations. The committee members engaged in passionate discussions highlighting the urgency of the situation as overdoses continue to claim American lives.

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• </c> providers out there for the best prices. providers out there for the best prices.
• </c> feel free to close out your bill. Great. feel free to close out your bill. Great.
• </c> for this legislation has been born out for this legislation has been born out of<00:37:21.760><c
• </c> would how would that actually play out would how would that actually play out um<00:56:08.640><c
• Now, the bill is out of here. opposed. Now, the bill is out of here. All<01:04:47.760><c> right.

Bills: HF1918, HF2305, HF897, HF2191, HF2617, HF2551, HF2137

Keywords: HF1918, Department of Children Youth and Families, DCYF, child welfare, foster care, out-of-home placement, permanency planning, relative search, noncustodial parent, kinship care, family preservation, African American Child and Family Well-Being, racial disproportionality, maltreatment reporting, educational neglect, truancy, school attendance, Great Start compensation, child care provider payments, TEACH early childhood program

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• The chair lays out House Bill 3113.
• venue and out-of-state law provision.
• I'm not good at math; I'm a lawyer, so you're going to have to get a calculator out to figure out what
• And it's a darkness that we must always call out.
• Those of us who knew better called that out.

Bills: HB34, HB128, HB621, HB748, HB2259, HB2960, HB3113, HB4749, SB835, HB128

Keywords: HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally, cultural exchange, educational exchange, tourism, bilateral cooperation, foreign relations

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• The chair lays out as a matter of pending business, House Bill 748, and the chair lays out as a matter
• You'll recall both bills were laid out by Senator Paxton.
• Let me just zoom out, and we'll speak about lawsuits broadly.
• name out of publication."
• Would get out and they wouldn't have to hold that secret.

Bills: HB128, HB34, HB128, HB621, HB748, HB2259, HB2960, HB3113, HB4749, SB835

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, administrative penalties, advisory board, employee protection, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally