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The meeting began with the Senate calling to order and confirming a quorum. Senator Gallagher offered a prayer for wisdom, courage, and compassion. Senator Bullard introduced intern Braden Hamilton from Duran, Oklahoma, and Senator Peterson recognized a chapter of FFA members from Cherokee, Oklahoma. Senate Bill 2067 was laid over. Senator Howard presented HCR 1006, which requests Congress to propose a constitutional amendment for states to have more control over campaign funding, particularly dark money. The resolution passed without objection. Senator Rader presented Senate Bill 1226, expanding the criteria for remaining at the scene of an accident to include property damage, which passed unanimously. Senator Haste presented Senate Bill 1239, which included an amendment to remove outdated language and extend the sunset date for structurally deficient bridges from 2026 to 2031. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed with 44 votes in favor. Senator Yeck presented Senate Bill 1309, increasing the funding reserved for debt service on the ROADS Fund from $80 million to $100 million, which passed unanimously. Senator Reinhart recognized the Sand Springs football team for winning the state championship and acknowledged Teacher of the Year, Faith Liston. A citation was read to commemorate the team's achievements, highlighting their disciplined defense and impressive offensive statistics. Senators Reinhart, Gallagher, and Coleman congratulated the Sand Springs Sandites, who were acknowledged in the gallery. Senator Alvord introduced members from Leadership Murray County, who were also recognized. Senator Kern presented Senate Bill 2132, proposing to adjust the surcharge on credit card transactions at the point of sale from 2% to 3%. After discussion, the bill advanced without objection and passed with 28 aye votes and 17 nay votes. Senator Hall requested to be recorded as not voting due to personal interest. The meeting proceeded to executive nominations, with Daniel LaFortune nominated to the Oklahoma Tax Commission for an unexpired term ending January 8, 2029. The nomination was approved with 44 aye votes and one nay vote. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn until Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., which was adopted.