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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Wildlife Apr 7th, 2026

Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • This lines Oklahoma up with federal law. Open for questions, move for adoption.
Bills: SB330, SB2069, SB2095
Summary: The Wildlife Committee considered and advanced two Senate bills. Pro Tem Moore presented SB 330, described as an elk population study bill related to the Northwest Zone and a mirror of a House measure. After brief discussion, the committee voted 7-0 to do pass the bill. Representative Townley then presented SB 269, which would prohibit taking migratory birds through baiting and align Oklahoma law with federal law. The committee asked no substantive questions and voted 6-0 to do pass. Townley also presented SB 2095, which sets fees and fines for hunting guides, with higher fees for nonresidents and a licensing exemption for certain helpers. He said the bill was intended to protect landowners and hunters and support Oklahoma’s reputation as a hunting destination. Members asked about the scope and fee amounts, and were told the fees would be $1,000 for residents and $2,000 for nonresidents. The committee voted 6-0 to do pass. The chair then noted this would likely be the final meeting of the year.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3175 establishes the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.
  • And when I say reliable, as a navy officer, we have a fleet of nuclear submarines.
  • We have nuclear Reactors.
  • where you have a lot of servicemen that would leave the nuclear fleets and come to Oklahoma to run this
  • energy.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 9th, 2026

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • of Oklahoma.
  • Oklahoma City manages...
  • House Bill 3175 establishes the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.
  • And when I say reliable, as a Navy officer, we have a fleet of nuclear submarines, we have nuclear reactors
  • where you have a lot of servicemen that would leave the nuclear fleets and come to Oklahoma to run this
Summary: The committee took up several measures dealing with environmental regulation, waste management, and energy. Early on, it passed sunset-extension bills for the Oklahoma Climatological Survey and several environmental advisory councils. It then heard extensive debate on HB 1907, the Battery Stewardship Act, which would create a battery recycling system for small and medium batteries through DEQ. Supporters argued it would reduce landfill and garbage-truck fires, protect the environment, and create recycling value, while opponents raised concerns about added regulation, costs shifted to producers and retailers, and the creation of a new state FTE. Despite those objections, the bill passed 8-3. The committee also considered HB 3403, a pilot study on biosolids and sewage sludge applied to farmland. Members debated a committee substitute that shortened the study timeline from five years to three years and added a phased rollback of land application. Supporters said the study was needed because of unresolved questions about PFOS, pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and other contaminants, while critics argued the timelines conflicted and the bill could be hard to implement. The committee substitute was adopted, an amendment to delete key rollback provisions failed, and the bill ultimately passed 8-2 after testimony from Oklahoma City utilities officials and multiple rounds of questions about testing, health risks, and disposal practices. The committee then passed HB 3175 to establish the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, with members noting it would have minimal fiscal impact and could help Oklahoma build nuclear expertise and jobs. It also passed HB 3986, expanding a gross production tax exemption for wells completed with recycled water, and HB 3466, which removes the statutory requirement that the Corporation Commission maintain a petty cash fund. Finally, HB 3411, another biosolids-related bill to buy testing equipment and provide information to landowners, and HB 4246, a rural water transparency/lowest-bid bill, both passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The meeting ended with the chair thanking members and adjourning.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 am

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • That is for the Commission for Land Office (CLO) and the Office of Conservation Commission (OCC).
  • We have the county commissioners from southeast Oklahoma. We have cities from southeast Oklahoma.
  • and not just southeast Oklahoma.
  • Chair, I had to translate Eastern Oklahoma to Southeast Oklahoma, so there was a little bit of a gap.
  • in the state of Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 23rd, 2026

Agriculture and Wildlife

Transcript Highlights:
  • If the change is not made, Oklahoma could lose Grade A status designation from FDA, which allows Oklahoma
  • and outside of the state of Oklahoma.
  • We have the county commissioners from southeast Oklahoma. We have cities from southeast Oklahoma.
  • and not just southeast Oklahoma.
  • in the state of Oklahoma.
Summary: The committee first considered Senate Bill 2122, which would give the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry more flexibility to allow out-of-state poultry processing when in-state processing is unavailable. Supporters said the bill would help poultry producers who face short processing windows and lack sufficient in-state capacity, while opponents raised questions about food safety and environmental standards. The bill passed 13-0. The committee then took up Senate Bill 330, as amended, to help the Oklahoma State Veterinary School Committee study and support the state’s growing elk herd in western Oklahoma. An amendment updated dates and removed a fiscal section, and the bill passed 11-2. Senate Bill 271 followed, updating dairy regulation authority from milk from cows and goats to milk from all hoofed mammals and increasing the milk production fee from one cent to two cents per hundredweight. The Department of Agriculture said the change was needed to preserve Grade A status, maintain interstate milk shipping, and cover program costs without subsidizing the dairy program from poultry fees. After extensive debate over fees, federal pressure, raw milk safety, and state sovereignty, the bill passed 8-7. Later, the committee approved Senate Bill 2169, which creates a framework for managing invasive woody species and cedar removal on state lands to improve forage, reduce wildfire risk, conserve water, and increase school land revenues; it passed 12-1. Senate Bill 269, addressing baiting in migratory bird hunting and related penalties for guides, also passed 12-1. Senate Bill 2095, setting fees and fines for hunting guides and outfitters, passed 12-1 after questions about misdemeanor versus felony penalties. Finally, Senate Bill 2157, creating a Southeast Scenic Rivers framework, passed 8-5 after testimony that it would protect water resources and avoid federal scenic river designation, while critics argued it could expand government and affect property and agricultural rights.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3175 by Archer of the House and Dossett of the Senate, an act relating to nuclear energy.
  • House Bill 3175 looks to create the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.
  • The goal behind this legislation is to develop the regulatory framework as nuclear energy advances across
  • I think it's important to note that you're not talking about nuclear energy when you think about the
  • energy.
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Summary: The transcript captures the opening of a House session. After several brief expressions of thanks and acknowledgments, the presiding officer announces that the House is now in session. The only formal action noted is that the House will stand at recess to call the chair. No bills, committee matters, testimony, debate, or votes are mentioned in the excerpt.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • After completing the officer advanced course, he served as assistant G3 at headquarters V Corps Artillery
  • Members, House Bill 3175 looks to create the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.
  • Members, House Bill 3175 looks to create the Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.
  • The goal behind this legislation is to develop the regulatory framework as nuclear energy advances across
  • Nuclear energy.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the pledge, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Major General (ret.) Tony L. Wright, Doctor of the Day Dr. Jeanette Kelly, Capitol Day students, Girl Scouts, and family members of legislators. Members also adopted House Resolution 1038 honoring the Oklahoma Youth Expo and its agricultural education and scholarship impact, including recognition of top ag mechanics exhibitors. The chamber then considered and passed several bills, including HB 3263 designating the morel mushroom as the state mushroom; HB 315 setting qualifications and a term limit for the Department of Corrections director; HB 2123 revising authorization for an Arkansas River bridge project near Bigsby; HB 3587 allowing court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment; HB 3028 allowing career techs in public schools to pass along credit card surcharges; HB 2035 clarifying transportation protection agreements related to funeral services; HB 3369 allowing food trucks to use two fire extinguishers and training in lieu of an automatic suppression system; and a series of census-related bills creating a census count committee, reestablishing a state data center function, and updating Commerce technology for census address work. The House also passed HB 3624 to standardize county boundary mapping, HB 3175 creating an Oklahoma Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 3173 allowing repurposing of orphaned and abandoned wells for geothermal or energy storage uses, and HB 4476 creating a revolving-fund rebate program to help smaller communities compete for music events and tourism. Two measures failed on final passage: HB 3178, which would have created a standard depreciation table for county assessors to value farm equipment, and HB 1979, which would have created an Early Childhood Task Force. In both cases, members later served notice of intent to reconsider the failed votes. The House also reconsidered and passed previously failed motions on HB 3127 and HB 2997. Most bills that reached final passage were approved by recorded vote, with HB 3178 failing 43-45 and HB 1979 failing 46-43. The House adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the north gallery, we have Oklahoma And that is Oklahoma Children's agencies and residential enterprises
  • We're talking about how we select judges in Oklahoma.
  • That should be the or clear the resolution to advance.
  • A few questions and a move for advancement at the appropriate time.
  • The resolution has been advanced.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2026

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the athletes from O'Cartee, Oklahoma.
  • In the North Gallery, members, we have Oklahoma Care, and that is Oklahoma Children's Agencies and Residential
  • Do we ultimately decide by the people of Oklahoma on an August ballot.
  • Clerk, the resolution has been advanced.
  • Senate Energy will meet as soon as we have a quorum following session.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, and several introductions recognizing the Doctor and Nurse of the Day, visiting school groups, and other guests in the galleries. Members also heard a personal privilege statement from Senator Peterson marking the 100th anniversary of his father’s immigration to the United States, followed by a reception announcement in the lounge. The chamber then took up H.J.R. 1024, a proposed constitutional amendment revising the Judicial Nominating Commission by removing political affiliation restrictions, changing term rules, and allowing consecutive service. An amendment was adopted to move the special election date to August 25, 2026, but the special-election provision later failed on a 27-17 vote. After extended debate over judicial independence, transparency, and political influence, the resolution itself passed 35-8. The Senate next considered H.J.R. 1087, which would place before voters a constitutional amendment on the five-year ad valorem tax exemption for qualified manufacturing facilities and allow the Legislature to set reimbursement levels for local entities. Supporters said it would give the state more control over costly reimbursements; the measure passed 38-7, and the special-election provision also passed 38-7. The Senate then laid over two agenda items, made committee and event announcements, and adjourned until Monday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Puts Oklahoma in charge of our own energy future by creating an environment for reliable, affordable
  • Members, Senate Bill 1191 dissolves a board that was created called the Oklahoma Low Energy Low Carbon
  • This protects Oklahoma landowners and hunters.
  • Citadel 191976 is a bill request from the Oklahoma Energy Producers' Association that allows for a three-year
  • Dairy farmers in the state of Oklahoma, that is correct.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy and Natural Resources Oversight Apr 13th, 2026

Energy and Natural Resources Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 1439 puts Oklahoma in charge of our own energy future by creating an environment for reliable
  • Senate Bill 1191 dissolves a board that was created called the Oklahoma Low Energy, Low Carbon Initiative
  • This protects Oklahoma landowners and hunters.
  • Senate Bill 1976 is a bill request from the Oklahoma Energy Producers Association that allows for a three-year
  • Dairy farmers in the state of Oklahoma, that is correct.
Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of agriculture, water, energy, wildlife, and licensing bills, often adopting policy committee recommendations or full committee substitutes as working drafts before hearing brief explanations and questions. Several measures were described as request bills from agencies or industry groups, including bills on hemp/THC limits, groundwater and aquifer management, brine water use, dairy and milk regulation, livestock transport accidents, unpasteurized milk sales, egg sales, outfitter licensing, LP gas, DEQ permitting, and an elk population study. Members raised recurring concerns about water rights, landowner protections, enforcement authority, and whether certain bills would affect private property or due process. Among the more debated items was SB 3, which narrows Oklahoma’s hemp definition to align with the federal standard and was framed by the author as a way to keep intoxicating hemp products away from children; it passed 14-0. SB 1439, which would limit certain climate-related lawsuits against energy producers, drew constitutional and due process questions and passed 10-4. SB 1930 on brine water and iodine production passed 14-0 after discussion of landowner compensation, and SB 259 on aquifer management and five-year averaging for permitted water users passed 8-6 after extensive questions about metering and water allotments. Other water-related bills included SB 1346 creating a water infrastructure loan program, SB 1509 on well spacing, and SB 1314 increasing an indemnity fund cap for well-drilling contamination incidents. The committee also advanced SB 2117 clarifying authority for stop-sale or destruction orders, SB 2127 creating an advisory council on product classification, SB 1191 dissolving an unused low-energy/low-carbon board, SB 2110 expanding direct sales of ungraded eggs, SB 2134 setting procedures for livestock transport accidents, SB 2028 authorizing unpasteurized milk sales with a higher monthly gallon limit, SB 269 prohibiting baiting for migratory birds, SB 2095 requiring certain out-of-state outfitters to be licensed and insured, SB 1613 as an LP gas industry mirror bill, SB 1246 to speed DEQ permitting, SB 1976 phasing in surety bond requirements, and SB 330 directing a comprehensive elk study. Most bills were reported out do pass, with recorded votes ranging from unanimous to divided, and the meeting adjourned after the final bill.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • Film Office.
  • state of Oklahoma.
  • I do understand that many people from rural Oklahoma attend the Oklahoma City State Fair, but I would
  • because so many rural Oklahoma kids, so many rural Oklahoma people... ...so many rural Oklahoma kids
  • The third one is $1.75 million for energy plant upgrades at a university in western Oklahoma, which would
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Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'll read the citation: the Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy, whereas since 2022, the State of Oklahoma
  • , the Oklahoma House of Representatives, acting on behalf of the citizens of the great state of Oklahoma
  • God bless the men and women of the Oklahoma National Guard. God bless the great state of Oklahoma.
  • God bless the men and women of the Oklahoma National Guard. God bless the great state of Oklahoma.
  • Stitt, Governor of the State of Oklahoma, do hereby proclaim a day in 2006 as Oklahoma National Guard
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Transcript Highlights:
  • She's an Oklahoma native, born and raised in Beaver, Oklahoma, for all y'all panhandle folks, and a licensed
  • manufacturing, biotechnology, energy technology.
  • Whenever we strengthen this partnership, we open doors for Oklahoma businesses, Oklahoma workers, and
  • Oklahoma families.
  • Here in Oklahoma, this partnership is deeply personal.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • I invite all of Oklahoma to pray.
  • Gregg currently serves as president-elect of the Oklahoma Psychological Association, where she is advancing
  • How about Southern Oklahoma? Southern Oklahoma.
  • Oklahoma families.
  • Oklahoma workers and Oklahoma families. Trade between our two nations has surpassed $200 billion.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, and heard an invocation, a Veteran of the Week recognition for Colonel William S. Hartzell, and several guest introductions and special presentations, including the Coeta Tigers wrestling team, the Murray State College shotgun team, and visitors from Taiwan. The chamber also recognized the Psychologist of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Doctor of the Day, and Pages of the Week, along with committee meeting announcements and a motion to adjourn at the end of business. Members then considered and passed a series of bills. Senate Bill 1290 on 211 services passed 82-0 and its emergency clause also passed. Senate Bill 1530 on state government and innovation/research funding passed 58-27. Senate Bill 1847 on Medicaid home and community-based services passed 78-10 with its emergency clause. Senate Bill 169 increasing longevity pay for state employees passed 85-4 with emergency. Senate Bill 1377 requiring DHS to provide duffel bags and hygiene items for foster children passed 88-4 with emergency. Senate Bill 1990 on the Incentive Evaluation Commission passed 88-4. Senate Bill 1991, a cleanup measure redirecting certain lease and land-sale revenues to O-CAMP, passed and its emergency clause also passed. The House also adopted H.R. 1050 reaffirming Oklahoma’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, followed by remarks from Taiwanese officials. Senate Bill 1778, the Strong Readers Act, passed 87-5 with emergency after discussion about reading screeners, funding tiers, and an optional second-grade assessment. Senate Bill 1579, described as a taxpayer bill of rights related to ad valorem tax, drew extended debate over property taxes and state savings before passing 85-0. Senate Bill 1992, defining strategic financial partners for an income tax credit, passed 65-24. The House then moved to adjourn until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.