Bills: HR93 , HR837 , HR836 , HR108 , HR107

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug scheduling, legislation, health policy, fentanyl-related substances, Controlled Substances Act, CSA, drug enforcement, opioids, synthetic opioids, House Rules, procedural resolution, rule, amendment, previous question, motion to recommit, H.R. 27, firearm violence, domestic violence

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• including fentanyl related substances.
• We need fentanyl-related substances permanently scheduled. Thank you, Senator.
• The reason is carfentanil, a fentanyl-related substance that is 100 times more potent than fentanyl,
• related substances and pass the Halt Fentanyl Act.
• and fentanyl-related substances.

Bills: SB331

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

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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• And S-331, the Fentanyl Act, because the Fentanyl Act is listed on the agenda for the first time, it'll
• He was the first defendant to stand trial on charges related to January 6th, sentenced to 87 months in
• Patel's direction, has asked for a list of FBI personnel who worked on any matters relating to the JCPOA
• investigating Chinese intrusion into our intelligence faculties, if we're trying to investigate Chinese fentanyl
• They get fentanyl off our streets in our state.

Bills: SB331

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• </c> especially fentanyl related substances. especially fentanyl related substances.
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• or fentanyl-related substances.
• or fentanyl-related substances.
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Bills: HR492 , HR499 , HB2056 , SB331

Keywords: immigration, sanctuary jurisdiction, federal compliance, District of Columbia, law enforcement, fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations

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• These rules would substance use care.
• S. 331, an act to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related
• substances and for other purposes.
• 22.000><c> fentinyl</c><05:06:22.560><c> related</c> scheduling of fentinyl related scheduling of fentinyl
• related substances<05:06:23.360><c> and</c><05:06:23.520><c> for</c><05:06:23.680><c> other</c><05:06

Bills: HB2056 , HR4 , SB331

Keywords: immigration, sanctuary jurisdiction, federal compliance, District of Columbia, law enforcement, House of Representatives, election, Speaker, Clerk, Congress, fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations

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• rather than... essentially meaning fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances.
• Essentially means fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances.
• means fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances, including analogs and chemically similar substances.
• and fentanyl-related substances, including analogs.'
• So fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances substantially similar to fentanyl.

Bills: HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264

Committee: House House Judiciary

Keywords: medical malpractice, judgments, independent providers, insurance, personal assets, settlements, healthcare, healthcare privacy, electronic medical records, reproductive health, gender-affirming care, data protection, location tracking, confidentiality, SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records

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• They both relate to a common topic. Senator Deweig, I'm sorry, 264 first.
• So that relates to. declared state of emergency in a county.
• So that relates to things like wildfires, flooding, etc.
• For these polling locations as it relates to firearms.
• business. ...or within 50 feet of the drop box for non-election-related business.

Bills: SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264 , HB195 , HB279 , SB30 , HB234 , HB292 , SB100 , SB23 , SB221 , SB261 , SB264

Committees: Senate Senate Judiciary , Senate House Judiciary

Keywords: student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, misappropriation, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, racketeering, criminal penalties, New Mexico, public safety, health regulations, community welfare, peace promotion, legislative reforms, election integrity, voter coercion, emergency procedures, polling place security

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• Well, this is a Department of Mental Health request bill related to the consent decree.
• This bill is basically adding a couple of CDS to the Controlled Substances Act and also changing a few
• words within the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

Bills: HB1322 , HB3053 , HB3180 , HB3244 , HB3269 , HB3299 , HB3301 , HB3302 , HB3430 , HB3497 , HB3584 , HB3586 , HB3587 , HB3606 , HB3742 , HB3743 , HB3755 , HB3764 , HB3767 , HB3835 , HB3848 , HB3903 , HB3905 , HB4108 , HB4130 , HB4142 , HB4227 , HB3996

Committee: House Criminal Judiciary

Keywords: domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, elderly, parole, criminal justice reform, inmate rehabilitation, Oklahoma statutes, firearms, handgun permits, self-defense, training requirements, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, elderly exploitation, identity theft, crimes and punishments, criminal offenses

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• allowing the possession and use of items such as Narcan and also test strips that you'd use for fentanyl

Bills: SB65 , SB444 , SB592 , SB640 , SB1242 , SB1257 , SB1304 , SB1501 , SB1642 , SB1946 , SB2178

Committee: House Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

Bills: HB3790 , HB2941 , HB2959 , HB3087 , HB3974 , HB3500 , HB3697 , HB3262 , HB3582 , HB4226 , HB3037 , HB4139 , HB4143 , HB4144 , HB2936 , HB3322 , HB4296 , HB3278 , HB4202 , HB4176 , HB3303 , HB3648 , HB4119

Committee: House Civil Judiciary

Keywords: home repairs, consumer protection, contracts, homeowner rights, rescission, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, school abuse reporting, child abuse, neglect, mandatory reporting, student safety, school employee misconduct, administrator reporting, superintendent

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• by fentanyl.
• by fentanyl.
• by fentanyl.
• by fentanyl.
• by fentanyl.

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

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

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

Bills: HB2299 , HB2939 , HB2941 , HB2960 , HB3062 , HB3087 , HB3114 , HB3244 , HB3262 , HB3304 , HB3345 , HB3386 , HB3431 , HB3498 , HB3581 , HB3645 , HB3648 , HB3764 , HB3852 , HB3974 , HB4141 , HB4144 , HB4227 , HB4237 , HB4343 , HB4425

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: Article V, convention, amendments, criminal penalties, legislative authority, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting, immunity, controlled substances, penalties, firearm liability, tort reform, manufacturers

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• Our legislation requires medical examiners to classify death from a fentanyl-based substance as what
• fentanyl.
• and other related drugs.
• to the overdoses from fentanyl.
• Fentanyl is the leading cause of drug-related deaths in our country, but cocaine still kills upwards

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: Coast Guard, maritime drug enforcement, illegal drugs, fentanyl crisis, legislative reforms, public testimony

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation addressed critical issues surrounding maritime drug enforcement and the Coast Guard's role in stopping the influx of illegal drugs. The chairman highlighted the alarming consequences of current policies allowing drugs to cross borders, emphasizing the need for legislative reforms, such as the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025. There was an intense discussion regarding the operational challenges faced by the Coast Guard, which has recently made significant drug seizures, indicating progress but also revealing gaps that need addressing. Several witnesses, including victims of the drug crisis, shared their compelling testimonies, which underscored the urgency for stricter controls and comprehensive support for law enforcement agencies involved in drug interdiction efforts.

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• Did you say that from fentanyl poisoning? Yes, sir. And fentanyl comes across the U.S.
• Cole, that when it comes to Canada and fentanyl...
• He had no idea it was laced with fentanyl.
• The same thing could be said for the fentanyl advertisements.
• If we don't have a national framework to make sure that that's not fentanyl or some other substance that

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: fentanyl crisis, DEA, drug trafficking, public safety, Judea Serrata, Terrence Cole, judicial security, social media, drug prevention

Summary: The committee meeting centered on the urgent crisis of fentanyl abuse and the government’s response to the drug trafficking epidemic. Key discussions revolved around the nomination of Terrence Cole as the Administrator of the DEA and Judea Serrata as Director of the U.S. Marshals Service. Cole emphasized his commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the rising number of overdose deaths and the necessity of bipartisan efforts to dismantle drug cartels. Members engaged in dialogue on the effectiveness of various strategies and the importance of education aimed at preventing drug-related deaths among youth. Additionally, the challenges of social media in drug trafficking were highlighted, indicating a need for greater accountability in how platforms handle such issues. Senators voiced concerns about the impact of administration policies on judicial security and the resources available for marshals to perform their critical roles.

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• to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl.
• to the detection, deterrence, and seizure of fentanyl.
• The scourge of fentanyl trafficking is sobering.
• It also required deter elicit fentanyl.
• With that, I yield back. substance of reason to make this change substance of reason to make this change

Bills: HB8897 , HB3106 , HR1398 , HB8738 , HB3535 , HB7574 , HB8535 , HB8168 , HB9388 , HB9391 , HB8874 , HB9328 , HB8770 , HB7809 , HB6332

Keywords: FEC, Federal Election Commission, campaign finance, electioneering communications, political committees, electronic filing, e-filing, disclosure reports, campaign reporting, disbursements, checkless payments, payment methods, administrative reform, election law, FECA, 52 U.S.C. 30104, 52 U.S.C. 30102, campaign administration, political spending, Department of Homeland Security

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• And the reason he said was fentanyl is coming into Canada.
• And the reason he said was fentanyl is coming into Canada.
• HIGHLIGHTED IN THE NEWS AND CONCERNS RELATED TO SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICAID, AND MEDICARE.
• Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1491, the Disaster-Related Extension of
• THE BILL, H.R. 1491, THE DISASTER RELATED EXTENSION OF DEADLINES ACT, AS AMENDED.

Bills: HR997 , HR517 , HR1152 , HB1491 , HR1155 , HR998 , HR1234

Keywords: House of Representatives, code of conduct, suspension of rules, time zone clocks, rules reform, legislative efficiency, hospital, healthcare, anniversary, Sisters of Mercy, community outreach, American cowboy, cattle trails, historical recognition, 250th anniversary, cultural heritage, economic impact, tourism, agriculture, disaster relief

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• Let me remind you just what fentanyl is. Fentanyl is 10 times stronger than heroin.
• In 2020 to 2023, fentanyl deaths in Oklahoma rose from 127 to 720.
• She had a dream of being a teacher, but one night, she took a pill that was laced with fentanyl, and
• Joe, if you would stand up, Joe Young lost his son to a fentanyl overdose.
• She has been in Washington and all over the United States fighting against fentanyl overdoses.

Bills: SB540 , HB1085 , HB1484

Keywords: dentist, dental hygienist, dentistry, dental hygiene, licensure compact, interstate compact, professional licensing, license portability, health workforce, workforce shortage, mobility, compact privilege, state licensing board, public health, public safety, military spouse, telehealth dentistry, reciprocity, Title 59, occupational licensing

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• Fentanyl is the most commonly reported drug for opioid overdoses.
• Most recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose are linked to illicitly manufactured fentanyl, which is
• I am just referring to offenses that are not fentanyl.
• So perhaps you need to be reminded that 100 grams of fentanyl, whether you want to include fentanyl or
• Our point here is simply that there may be laws currently on the books to address issues related to fentanyl

Bills: HB2665 , HB2904 , HB2917

Committees: House Public Safety & Law Enforcement , House House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee of Reference

Keywords: manslaughter, suicide encouragement, assisted suicide, online harassment, social media, text messaging, directed communication, minor suicide, youth suicide prevention, criminal liability for speech, online bullying, free speech, homicide, class 2 felony, Cade's Law, Arizona criminal law, sovereignty, border security, health crisis, drug cartels

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• Chairman of the committee. 3767 is just updating controlled dangerous substance at the request of Obn
• And in cases of fatal overdoses involving fentanyl, it establishes the presence of fentanyl is presumed
• taxes come in and refunds come in at different times, are the municipalities going to take the bill related

Bills: HB1322 , HB2015 , HB2933 , HB2941 , HB2959 , HB2977 , HB2981 , HB3040 , HB3055 , HB3062 , HB3087 , HB3115 , HB3134 , HB3244 , HB3297 , HB3298 , HB3299 , HB3304 , HB3319 , HB3321 , HB3322 , HB3323 , HB3345 , HB3407 , HB3471 , HB3497 , HB3500 , HB3505 , HB3544 , HB3581 , HB3648 , HB3755 , HB3764 , HB3765 , HB3767 , HB3906 , HB3974 , HB3982 , HB4104 , HB4105 , HB4106 , HB4107 , HB4108 , HB4126 , HB4130 , HB4139 , HB4144 , HB4170 , HB4202 , HB4226 , HB4227 , HB4236 , HB4260 , HB4343

Committee: House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

Keywords: domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, landlord, tenant rights, rental agreement, housing safety, tenant protections, insurance regulation, homeowner claims, premium discounts, catastrophe mitigation, civil penalties, fentanyl, overdose, first responders, drug reporting

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• chemicals that are currently being used by criminal organizations to enhance the effects of street fentanyl
• These are new and unregulated black market chemicals with a sedative effect when added to fentanyl.
• We're adding three more categories there on controlled dangerous substances.
• It currently reads that it means a person who distributes a Schedule 1 or 2 controlled dangerous substance
• This is only to study, not to legalize or decriminalize any of these substances.

Bills: HB3767 , HB3934 , HB4199 , HB4336 , HB2947 , HB3834 , HB4302 , HB4095 , HB3287 , HB3649 , HB4430 , HB4431 , HB2059 , HB3647

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: controlled dangerous substances, controlled substances, drug scheduling, Schedule I, Schedule IV, anti-drug diversion, drug diversion, synthetic opioids, fentanyl analogs, designer drugs, synthetic cannabinoids, benzodiazepines, benzodiazepine analogs, opioids, hallucinogens, depressants, pharmacy regulation, narcotics control, Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, DEA scheduling