House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 11 [Source] Translate

The House was in session with all members present. The meeting began with an invocation by Chaplain Ronnie Wilson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Representative Timmons. Leader West moved to print a communication from the Secretary of the State Election Board regarding Dylan Travis's election to House District 35, which was adopted without objection. A motion to declare Travis duly elected and qualified passed with 88 votes in favor. Representative Travis was welcomed and introduced his wife. Speaker Hilbert recognized the Class 6A state champion football team from Sand Springs for their achievement after 59 years, and Representative Hill introduced the Lady Broncos of Mustang, the 2025 6A Cheer State Champions, highlighting their academic and community contributions. Representative Culver presented House Resolution 1033, declaring February 18, 2026, as Scout Day at the Oklahoma Capitol, which was adopted without objection. Leader West presented House Bill 3043, allowing the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to hire seasonal employees, which passed with 97 votes in favor. Representative Culver recognized various scouting councils and introduced Annabelle Mosley, a life scout, who spoke about scouting's impact on youth leadership and community service. Leader West also presented House Bill 3078, allowing Oklahomans to voluntarily donate to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs during license renewals and tax forms, which passed with 97 votes in favor. House Bill 3940, presented by Leader West, included changes to a previous retirement fund bill for the militia, allowing donations to the Oklahoma National Guard and adjusting compensation for the Adjutant General. The bill passed with 90 votes in favor and 5 against. Representative Hall presented House Bill 3257, making Oklahoma veterans who are 100% disabled due to negligent care at a VA facility eligible for full state benefits, which passed with 96 votes in favor. House Bill 3281, also by Representative Hall, requiring agencies to make guidance documents publicly available, passed with 96 votes in favor. Representative West presented House Bill 4117, adopting the federal definition of family resource centers, which passed with 94 votes in favor and 2 against. House Bill 4275, presented by Representative Miller, allowing case managers and peer support specialists to be employed by cities and counties while maintaining their certifications, passed with 91 votes in favor and 5 against. Representative Pei presented House Bill 4298, requesting the Department of Human Services to communicate changes in childcare rules by mail or electronically, which passed with 95 votes in favor. The meeting concluded with announcements, and the House was adjourned until February 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.