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First Regular Session of the Fifty-first Legislature of the State of Oklahoma Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007

The Senate was called to order by Senator Brogdon.

Roll Call:

Present: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntryre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.—48.

Senator Brogdon declared a quorum present.

The prayer was offered by Senator Adelson.

REPORT OF ENGROSSED AND ENROLLED MEASURES

SBs 98, 178, 186, 188, 194, 196, 202, 204, 208, 210, 214, 222, 224, 226, 234, 236, 238, 240, 244, 247, 248, 252, 254, 256, 260, 268, 270, 272, 280, 286, 288, 292, 296, 298, 302, 306, 308, 314, 318, 330, 332, 376, 553, 560, 586, 665, 677, 710 and 943 were each correctly enrolled and after fourth reading, properly signed and ordered transmitted to the Honorable House for signature of the Speaker.

SRs 46 and 50 were each correctly enrolled, properly signed and ordered transmitted to the Secretary of State.

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

Conferees unable to agree on HBs 1387 and 1717.

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Returning following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of measures as amended:

SB 334 SB 1032

The above-numbered measures, as amended in conference, were referred for enrollment.

Advising passage of and returning the following Engrossed resolution:

SCR 35 - coauthored by all other House Members

The above-numbered measure was referred for enrollment.

Advising rejection of CCRs to the following bills, requesting further conference and naming same House conferees as follows:

SB 654 - Thompson, Martin (Steve), Peterson (Ron), Faught, Cooksey, Jackson, Pruett, Nations, Shoemake, Johnson (Rob), Piatt, Blackwell, Braddock, Hyman HB 1776 - Thompson, Duncan, Shannon, Roan, Glenn, Pruett, Johnson (Rob), Jackson, Sullivan, Rousselot, Tibbs

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS

Transmitting the following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of the measures as amended:

HB 1134 - coauthored by Cox, Terrill and Martin (Scott) of the House HB 1127 (2ND CCR) HB 1133 HB 1562 HB 1761

Conference committee reports were read on the above-numbered bills.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on SB 136 was adopted upon motion of Senator Crutchfield.

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SB 136, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--45.

Excused: Branan, Coffee and Morgan.--3.

The bill and emergency passed.

SB 136, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

PENDING SENATE ACTION HOUSE REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE

Upon motion of Senator Laster, the request of the Honorable House for further conference was ordered granted and same Senate conferees appointed as follows:

HB 1760 - GCCA

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on SB 790, considered on Page 1538, was called up for further consideration.

The 2ND CCR on SB 790 was adopted upon motion of Senator Leftwich.

SB 790, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Coffee and Morgan.--2.

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The bill and emergency passed.

SB 790, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST DIRECT TO CALENDAR

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Rule 6-4 and refer SR 48 direct to the Calendar for consideration, which was the order.

GENERAL ORDER

SR 48 by Laster and Laughlin was called up for consideration.

SR 48 was adopted upon motion of Senator Laster and referred for enrollment.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on SB 1054 was adopted upon motion of Senator Williamson.

Senator Bass asked to coauthor SB 1054, which was the order.

SB 1054, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.- -47.

Excused: Morgan.--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

SB 1054, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

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PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 2101 was called up for consideration.

Senator Nichols asked to coauthor HB 2101, which was the order.

Senator Coffee moved to adopt the CCR on HB 2101.

Senator Johnson (Constance) moved to table the motion to adopt the CCR, which tabling motion failed of adoption upon roll call as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Ballenger, Bass, Burrage, Corn, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Laster, Leftwich, Lerblance, Paddack, Rabon, Rice, Riley, Sparks, Sweeden and Wyrick.--21.

Nay: Aldridge, Anderson, Barrington, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Coates, Coffee, Crain, Crutchfield, Ford, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Reynolds, Schulz, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson and Wilson.--26.

Excused: Morgan.--1.

The CCR on HB 2101 was adopted upon motion of Senator Coffee upon roll call as follows:

Aye: Aldridge, Anderson, Barrington, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Coates, Coffee, Crain, Ford, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Reynolds, Schulz, Sykes, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--24.

Nay: Adelson, Ballenger, Bass, Burrage, Corn, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Laster, Leftwich, Lerblance, Paddack, Rabon, Rice, Riley, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilson and Wyrick.--22.

Excused: Crutchfield and Morgan.--2.

HB 2101, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Reynolds, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sykes, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--36.

Nay: Easley, Eason McIntyre, Johnson (C), Leftwich, Lerblance, Paddack, Rabon, Rice, Wilson and Wyrick.--10.

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Excused: Morgan and Sweeden.--2.

The bill passed.

HB 2101, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING SENATE ACTION HOUSE REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE

Upon motion of Senator Laster, the request of the Honorable House for further conference was ordered granted and same Senate conferees appointed as follows:

SB 47 − Crain, Nichols, Laughlin, Rice, Crutchfield, Lerblance

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 780 was adopted upon motion of Senator Wilson.

SB 780, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--43.

Nay: Brogdon, Brown and Sykes.--3.

Excused: Morgan and Riley.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

SB 780, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1114 was called up for consideration.

Senator Sparks asked that HB 1114 be laid over temporarily, which was the order. Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1589

HB 1114 remains on pending consideration of CCR.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 925 was adopted upon motion of Senator Jolley.

SB 925, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Aldridge, Anderson, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Schulz, Sparks, Sykes, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--38.

Nay: Adelson, Ballenger, Corn, Garrison, Gumm, Lerblance, Riley, Sweeden, Wilson and Wyrick.--10.

The bill and emergency passed.

SB 925, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 748 was adopted upon motion of Senator Mazzei upon roll call as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Wilson and Wyrick.--43.

Nay: Gumm, Lerblance and Rabon.--3.

Excused: Morgan and Williamson.--2.

SB 748, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

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Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--44.

Nay: Gumm and Rabon.--2.

Excused: Corn and Morgan.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

SB 748, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

Advising passage of and transmitting for consideration Engrossed HCR 1042.

HCR 1042 − By Cargill, Adkins, Armes, Auffet, Banz, Benge, BigHorse, Billy, Blackwell, Braddock, Brannon, Brown, Cannaday, Carey, Collins, Coody, Cooksey, Covey, Cox, Dank, DeWitt, Denney, Derby, Dorman, Duncan, Ellis, Enns, Faught, Gilbert, Glenn, Hamilton, Harrison, Hickman, Hilliard, Hoskin, Hyman, Ingmire, Inman, Jackson, Jett, Johnson (Dennis), Johnson (Rob), Jones, Jordan, Joyner, Kern, Key, Kiesel, Lamons, Liebmann, Lindley, Luttrell, Martin (Scott), Martin (Steve), McAffrey, McCarter, McCullough, McDaniel (Jeannie), McDaniel (Randy), McMullen, McNiel, McPeak, Miller, Morgan, Morrissette, Murphey, Nations, Peters, Peterson (Pam), Peterson (Ron), Piatt, Pittman, Proctor, Pruett, Renegar, Reynolds, Richardson, Roan, Rousselot, Schwartz, Sears, Shannon, Shelton, Sherrer, Shoemake, Shumate, Smithson, Steele, Sullivan, Terrill, Thompson, Thomsen, Tibbs, Trebilcock, Turner, Walker, Watson, Wesselhoft, Winchester, Worthen and Wright of the House and Morgan and Coffee of the Senate. A Concurrent Resolution celebrating Oklahoma’s centennial; encouraging Oklahomans to embrace traditional values.

The above-numbered measure was read the first time.

Conferees unable to agree on HBs 2071 and 2085.

Advising the signing of and transmitting for signature Enrolled HCRs 1025, 1034, 1038, 1039 and 1041.

The above-numbered enrolled measures were properly signed and ordered returned to the Honorable House. Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1591

Advising fourth reading of and transmitting for signature Enrolled HBs 1027, 1051, 1123, 1135, 1147, 1149, 1157, 1171, 1179, 1181, 1185, 1187, 1195, 1201, 1203, 1209, 1215, 1225, 1227, 1231, 1235, 1243, 1247, 1249, 1251, 1255, 1257, 1259, 1261, 1265, 1267, 1273, 1278, 1375, 1384, 1385, 1476, 1497, 1579, 1631, 1674, 1808, 1926, 1927, 1930, 2070 and 2104.

The above-numbered enrolled measures were, after fourth reading, properly signed and ordered returned to the Honorable House.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS

Transmitting the following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of measures as amended:

HB 1094 HB 1122 HB 1175 HB 1189 - coauthored by Roan, Brannon and Smithson of the House HB 1282 HB 1390 HB 1490 (2ND CCR) HB 1589 - (emergency failed) remove Jones substitute Shumate as principal House author and coauthored by Pittman of the House HB 1593 - coauthored by Terrill and Sears of the House HB 1819 (2ND CCR) HB 1895 HB 1916 - coauthored by McMullen of the House

Conference committee reports were read on the above-numbered bills.

CHANGE IN CONFEREES

Advising change in Senate conferees as follows:

HB 1105 – remove GCCA and add Morgan, Crutchfield, Wyrick, Laughlin, Coffee, Johnson (Mike) HB 1137 – remove GCCA and add Crutchfield, Morgan, Laster, Laughlin, Coffee, Johnson (Mike)

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PENDING SENATE ACTION HOUSE REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE

Upon motion of Senator Laster, the request of the Honorable House for further conference was ordered granted and same Senate conferees appointed as follows:

SB 654 − Branan, Coates, Laughlin, Rabon, Leftwich, Ivester

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF HAs

HAs to SB 896 were rejected upon motion of Senator Laster, conference requested, and Senate conferees to be named later.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 609 was adopted upon motion of Senator Sweeden.

SB 609, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Nay: Aldridge.--1.

Excused: Morgan.--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

SB 609, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1114 was called up for further consideration.

The CCR on HB 1114 was adopted upon motion of Senator Sparks.

HB 1114, as amended in conference, was read at length. Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1593

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.- -47.

Excused: Morgan.--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1114, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

INTRODUCTION

Senator Nichols introduced his wife, Talitha, and their daughter, Rachel, to the Senate.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1562 was adopted upon motion of Senator Laughlin.

HB 1562, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.- -47.

Excused: Morgan.--1.

The bill passed.

HB 1562, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

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PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1761 was adopted upon motion of Senator Laughlin.

HB 1761, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Coffee and Morgan.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1761, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1916 was adopted upon motion of Senator Justice.

HB 1916, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilcoxson, Wilson and Wyrick.--42.

Nay: Aldridge, Brogdon, Sykes and Williamson.--4.

Excused: Coffee and Morgan.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1916, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

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PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1619 was adopted upon motion of Senator Leftwich.

HB 1619, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Coffee and Morgan.--2.

The bill passed.

HB 1619, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1282 was adopted upon motion of Senator Lerblance.

HB 1282, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Wilson and Wyrick.--45.

Nay: Williamson.--1.

Excused: Coffee and Morgan.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1282, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

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PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1485 was adopted upon motion of Senator Bingman.

HB 1485, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.- -47.

Nay: Lerblance.--1.

The bill passed.

Pursuant to Rule 13-22, Senator Lerblance served notice that the vote be reconsidered whereby HB 1485 passed.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1016 was adopted upon motion of Senator Coates.

HB 1016, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.- -47.

Excused: Morgan.--1.

The bill passed.

HB 1016, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

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PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1297 was adopted upon motion of Senator Crain.

HB 1297, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Coffee and Morgan.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1297, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

Senator Williamson presiding.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1718 was adopted upon motion of Senator Gumm.

HB 1718, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson and Wyrick.--44.

Excused: Coffee, Morgan, Rabon and Wilson.--4.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1718, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

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CHANGE IN CONFEREES

Advising change in Senate conferees as follows:

SB 820 – remove GCCA and add Morgan, Laster, Crutchfield, Coffee, Laughlin, Johnson (Mike)

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on HB 1872 was adopted upon motion of Senator Garrison.

HB 1872, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Coffee and Wilson.--2.

The bill passed.

HB 1872, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE

Senator Lerblance moved to reconsider the vote whereby HB 1485 passed.

Senator Laughlin moved to table the Lerblance motion, which tabling motion was declared adopted.

HB 1485, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1513 was adopted upon motion of Senator Myers.

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HB 1513, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Coates, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson and Wyrick.--41.

Nay: Brogdon.--1.

Excused: Burrage, Coffee, Corn, Morgan, Rabon and Wilson.--6.

The bill passed.

HB 1513, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1762 was adopted upon motion of Senator Laughlin.

HB 1762, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Brown, Coates, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rice, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Williamson and Wyrick.--34.

Nay: Aldridge, Branan, Brogdon, Johnson (C), Reynolds, Riley, Sykes and Wilcoxson.--8.

Excused: Burrage, Coffee, Corn, Morgan, Rabon and Wilson.--6.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1762, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

Senator Laster moved that the Senate recess to the call of the Chair, which motion was declared adopted. 1600 Senate Journal

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The Senate reconvened with Senator Williamson presiding.

Senator Williamson questioned the presence of a quorum and ordered the roll called, following which a quorum was declared present.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1094 was adopted upon motion of Senator Crutchfield.

HB 1094, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (M), Jolley, Lamb, Laster, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Paddack, Rabon, Rice, Riley, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilson and Wyrick.--38.

Nay: Brogdon, Justice, Laughlin, Reynolds, Schulz, Sykes, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--8.

Excused: Johnson (C) and Nichols.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1094, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1122 was adopted upon motion of Senator Crutchfield.

HB 1122, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47. Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1601

Excused: Johnson (C).--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1122, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on HB 1127 was adopted upon motion of Senator Jolley.

HB 1127, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--45.

Nay: Brogdon and Sykes.--2.

Excused: Johnson (C).--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1127, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1133 was adopted upon motion of Senator Jolley.

HB 1133, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47. 1602 Senate Journal

Excused: Johnson (C).--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1133, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1134 was adopted upon motion of Senator Jolley.

HB 1134, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Johnson (C).--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1134, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

Senator Jolley presiding.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1153 was adopted upon motion of Senator Paddack.

HB 1153, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1603

Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--48.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1153, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1161 was adopted upon motion of Senator Corn.

HB 1161, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--48.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1161, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1269 was adopted upon motion of Senator Johnson (Mike).

HB 1269, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--48.

The bill passed. 1604 Senate Journal

HB 1269, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1589 was adopted upon motion of Senator Eason McIntyre.

Senator Jolley asked to coauthor HB 1589, which was the order.

HB 1589, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Barrington, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Coffee, Crain, Crutchfield, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Mazzei, Morgan, Nichols, Reynolds, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--26.

Nay: Ballenger, Bass, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Easley, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Lerblance, Myers, Paddack, Rabon, Rice, Riley, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilson and Wyrick.--21.

Excused: Schulz.--1.

The bill passed.

HB 1589, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

Returning following bill, together with conference committee report thereon, advising adoption of conference committee report and passage of measure as amended:

SB 1112

The above-numbered measure, as amended in conference, were referred for enrollment.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1593 was adopted upon motion of Senator Williamson.

HB 1593, as amended in conference, was read at length. Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1605

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sykes, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--42.

Nay: Ballenger, Garrison, Rice, Sweeden, Wilson and Wyrick.--6.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1593, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS SUBMITTED

Conference committee reports were read on the following bills:

SB 179 SB 217 SB 580 – conferees unable to agree SB 626 SB 654 (2ND CCR) – remove Branan and substitute Nichols as principal Senate author and coauthored by Branan of the Senate SB 1078

Pursuant to Senate Rule 13-10A, SB 580 will revert to the status occupied before being sent to conference and will remain on the calendar under "House Amendments to Senate Bills".

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 217 was adopted upon motion of Senator Laughlin.

Senator Laughlin asked to coauthor SB 217, which was the order.

SB 217, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Barrington, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Crain, Ford, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Reynolds, Schulz, Sykes, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--26. 1606 Senate Journal

Nay: Ballenger, Bass, Corn, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Laster, Leftwich, Lerblance, Paddack, Rabon, Rice, Riley, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilson and Wyrick.--21.

Excused: Coffee.--1.

The bill passed and the emergency failed.

Pursuant to Rule 13-22, Senator Lerblance served notice that the vote be reconsidered whereby SB 217 passed.

PENDING SENATE ACTION HOUSE REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE

Upon motion of Senator Laster, the request of the Honorable House for further conference was ordered granted and same Senate conferees appointed as follows:

HB 1776 - GGCA

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laster asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to HB 1490, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on HB 1490 was adopted upon motion of Senator Williamson.

HB 1490, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Coffee.--1.

*Not Voting: Burrage.—1.

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The bill and emergency passed.

*Senator Burrage asked to be shown not voting on HB 1490 for reason of personal interest, as provided in Article V, Section 24, Oklahoma Constitution.

HB 1490, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

SCs NAMED

Upon motion of Senators Laster and Laughlin, Senate conferees were appointed as follows:

SB 896 – Nichols, Reynolds, Laughlin, Bass, Sparks, Laster

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

Advising conference granted on Engrossed SB and naming House conferees as follows:

SB 896 - Terrill, Duncan, Wesselhoft, Jones, Lamons

Returning following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of measures as amended:

SB 1 - coauthored by Adkins, BigHorse, Braddock, Coody, Cox, Hamilton, Harrison, Hoskin, Johnson (Dennis), Kiesel, Lamons, McCullough, McMullen, Peterson (Ron), Renegar and Trebilcock of the House SB 310

The above-numbered measures, as amended in conference, were referred for enrollment.

EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

The following executive nominations have been approved by the committees named:

Andrew, Bill, Seiling, to the Oklahoma Capital Investment Board, to serve a five year term ending December 31, 2011, succeeding Cy Elmburg. (Finance Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Mike Schulz.

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Baltes, Dave, Oklahoma City, to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, to serve a four year term ending June 30, 2011, succeeding himself. (Energy and Environment Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Kathleen Wilcoxson.

Barrett, John A., Shawnee, to the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission, to serve a three year term ending August 15, 2010, succeeding himself. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Charlie Laster.

Bloodworth, Mike, Hugo, to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, to serve an eight year term ending July 1, 2015, succeeding Lewis Stiles. (Tourism and Wildlife Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Jeff Rabon.

Carter, Wayne, Calera, to the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, to serve a six year term ending June 30, 2013, succeeding Dean Spencer. (Finance Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Jay Paul Gumm.

Clark, Terry W., Tulsa, to the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators, to serve a three year term ending July 1, 2010, succeeding a new position. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator James Williamson.

Crane, Stephanie, Shawnee, to the State Textbook Committee, to serve a three year term ending March 1, 2010, succeeding Brook Meiller. (Education Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Charlie Laster.

Crutcher, Mike, Edmond, to the Cabinet Secretary of Health, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, succeeding a new position. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Clark Jolley.

Davis, Sharon King, Tulsa, to the Oklahoma Arts Council, to serve an unexpired term ending July 1, 2009, succeeding Jennifer M. Dunning. (Tourism and Wildlife Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator James Williamson.

Drake, Bob, Davis, to the Environmental Quality Board, to serve a five year term ending January 31, 2012, succeeding himself. (Energy and Environment Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Johnnie Crutchfield.

Edwards, Marc, Oklahoma City, to the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long- Term Care Administrators, to serve an unexpired term ending July 1, 2007, succeeding Mary Ann Karns. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Andrew Rice.

Edwards, Marc, Oklahoma City, to the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long- Term Care Administrators, to serve a three year term ending July 1, 2010, succeeding himself. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Andrew Rice. Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1609

Edwards, Tammy, Fort Towson, to the State Textbook Committee, to serve a three year term ending March 1, 2010, succeeding Deborah Tustin. (Education Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Jeff Rabon.

Ellis, A.D., Beggs, to the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission, to serve a three year term ending August 15, 2010, succeeding John Froman. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Roger Ballenger.

Evans, Stan, Oklahoma City, to the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission, to serve a three year term ending July 15, 2010, succeeding himself. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Constance N. Johnson.

Fleischaker, David S., Oklahoma City, as Cabinet Secretary of Energy, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, succeeding a new position. (Energy and Environment Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Andrew Rice.

Glass, Marlin "Ike", Jr., Newkirk, to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, to serve a nine year term ending May 16, 2016, succeeding Carl R. Renfro. (Education Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Joe Sweeden.

Haynes, Henry, Vinita, to the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, to serve an unexpired term ending December 31, 2007, succeeding Rose Mary Shaw. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator John Ford.

Herrmann, Rudy, Tulsa, to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, to serve a seven year term ending May 14, 2014, succeeding himself. (Energy and Environment Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator James Williamson.

Hudson, Jerry, Tulsa, to the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority, to serve an initial term ending June 1, 2007, succeeding a new position. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator James Williamson.

Hudson, Jerry, Tulsa, to the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority, to serve a three year term ending June 1, 2010, succeeding himself. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator James Williamson.

Jakubovitz, James M., Owasso, to the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long- Term Care Administrators, to serve a three year term ending July 1, 2010, succeeding himself. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Randy Brogdon.

McBee, Mathew H., Poteau, to the State Board of Corrections, to serve a six year term ending March 15, 2013, succeeding W. Mark Luttrull. (Criminal Jurisprudence Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Kenneth Corn.

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McDonald, Kevin, Edmond, to the State Textbook Committee, to serve a three year term ending March 1, 2010, succeeding Cathy Gayle Barker. (Education Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Todd Lamb.

McElderry, Neil, Jr., Purcell, to the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission, to serve an unexpired term ending July 15, 2009, succeeding Mark Ashton. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator John Sparks.

McGraw, Kyle, Oklahoma City, to the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, to serve an unexpired term ending July 1, 2008, succeeding Arthur L. Christie. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Cliff Branan.

Mendez, Jesse P., Stillwater, to the Board of Regents of the Northern Oklahoma College, to serve a five year term ending June 30, 2012, succeeding George Paczkowski. (Education Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Jeff Rabon on behalf of Senator Mike Morgan.

Newsome, David, Tulsa, to the Board of Dentistry, to serve a three year term ending July 1, 2009, succeeding Gary Madison. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator James Williamson.

Noble, Stan B., Tulsa, to the Commission on Marginally Producing Oil and Gas Wells, to serve a three year term ending December 31, 2009, succeeding Tommy Hull. (Energy and Environment Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator James Williamson.

Osborn, Bill, Miami, to the Board of Pharmacy, to serve a five year term ending June 30, 2012, succeeding himself. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Charles Wyrick.

Painton, Stephen W., Edmond, to the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, to serve a three year term ending August 17, 2010, succeeding Kurt E. Kalies. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Constance N. Johnson.

Payne, Maurice W., D.O., Checotah, to the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators, to serve a three year term ending July 1, 2010, succeeding himself. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Roger Ballenger.

Pfau, Jessica, Ardmore, to the Board of Trustees for the Ardmore Higher Education Program, to serve a nine year term ending June 30, 2016, succeeding Charlie Clowe. (Education Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Johnnie Crutchfield.

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Pope, Don G., Norman, to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Board, to serve a five year term ending July 1, 2012, succeeding himself. (Judiciary Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Jonathan Nichols.

Reid, Karl, Stillwater, to the Oklahoma Science and Technology Research and Development Board, to serve a four year term ending June 30, 2011, succeeding himself. (Energy and Environment Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Tom Ivester on behalf of Senator Mike Morgan.

Reilly, Connie, Okemah, to the Regional University System of Oklahoma, to serve a nine year term ending June 10, 2016, succeeding Michael Thompson. (Education Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Roger Ballenger.

Rendon, Teresa Anne, Oklahoma City, to the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission, to serve a three year term ending July 15, 2010, succeeding herself. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Constance N. Johnson.

Savage, Malcolm, Oklahoma City, to the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, to serve a six year term ending June 30, 2013, succeeding Roger Cole. (Finance Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Constance N. Johnson.

Sims, Louis, Hobart, to the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority, to serve a four year term ending June 30, 2011, succeeding himself. (Energy and Environment Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Tom Ivester.

Smith, Jerry L., Tulsa, to the State Board of Corrections, to serve a six year term ending March 15, 2013, succeeding Beverly Young. (Criminal Jurisprudence Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Brian Crain.

Smith, Linda, Stillwater, to the State Textbook Committee, to serve a three year term ending March 1, 2010, succeeding Linda M. Reames. (Education Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Jeff Rabon on behalf of Senator Mike Morgan.

Wallace, Terry, Haworth, to the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, to serve an unexpired term ending July 1, 2009, succeeding Londa Johnson. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Jeff Rabon.

Ward, Kevin, Yukon, as Cabinet Secretary of Safety and Security, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor, succeeding a new position. (Judiciary Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Mike Johnson.

Wolfe, Cris Hart, Clinton, to the State Board of Health, to serve a nine year term ending June 30, 2016, succeeding Ron Osterhout. (Health and Human Resources Committee) Motion to confirm made by Senator Mike Schulz.

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Motions to confirm the above named executive nominations were declared adopted upon roll call as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Coffee.--1.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laster asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to SB 738, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on SB 738 was adopted upon motion of Senator Adelson.

SB 738, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--43.

Nay: Anderson, Branan and Schulz.--3.

Excused: Coffee and Morgan.--2.

The bill passed.

SB 738, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

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MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

Advising fourth reading of and returning Enrolled SBs 98, 178, 186, 188, 194, 196, 202, 204, 208, 210, 214, 222, 224, 226, 234, 236, 238, 240, 244, 247, 248, 252, 254, 256, 260, 268, 270, 272, 280, 286, 288, 292, 296, 298, 302, 306, 308, 314, 318, 330, 332, 376, 553, 560, 586, 665, 677, 710 and 943.

The above-numbered enrolled measures were referred to the Governor.

Returning following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of measures as amended:

SB 136 (2ND CCR) SB 593 – coauthored by Roan of the House SB 1054 (2ND CCR) - coauthored by Brown of the House

The above-numbered measures, as amended in conference, were referred for enrollment.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 626 was adopted upon motion of Senator Brogdon.

SB 626, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Coffee and Morgan.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

SB 626, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

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MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS

Transmitting the following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of measures as amended:

HB 1137 - coauthored by Cox of the House HB 1580 - coauthored by Peterson (Pam) of the House

Conference committee reports were read on the above-numbered bills.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1137 was adopted upon motion of Senator Crutchfield.

Senators Nichols and Sparks asked to coauthor HB 1137, which was the order.

HB 1137, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Rice, Riley, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--43.

Nay: Brogdon, Mazzei, Reynolds, Schulz and Sykes.--5.

The bill passed.

Senators Schulz and Mazzei desired to vote Aye on the emergency.

On the question of passage of the emergency, the vote resulted as follows: Aye: 45; Nay: 3.

The emergency passed.

HB 1137, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

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MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Transmitting the following bill, together with conference committee report thereon, advising adoption of conference committee report and passage of the measure as amended:

HB 1941 - coauthored by Roan of the House

Conference committee report was read on the above-numbered bill.

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

Returning following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of measures as amended:

SB 35 SB 86 (2ND CCR) - coauthored by Sullivan of the House SB 523 SB 623 - coauthored by McDaniel (Randy) of the House SB 659 SB 751 - coauthored by McCarter and Jackson of the House SB 859 - coauthored by Dorman of the House SB 871 - coauthored by Pittman of the House SB 920 - coauthored by Roan of the House SB 1092 - coauthored by Pittman of the House

The above-numbered measures, as amended in conference, were referred for enrollment.

Advising rejection of 2ND CCR to the following bill, requesting further conference and changing House conferees as follows:

HB 1391 - Dismiss conferees and name conferees Adkins, Morrissette, Rousselot, Johnson (Rob)

CHANGE IN CONFEREES

Advising change in Senate conferees as follows:

SB 896 – remove Sparks and add Morgan

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Senator Laster moved that the Senate recess to the call of the Chair, which motion was declared adopted.

*

The Senate reconvened with Senator Jolley presiding.

Senator Jolley questioned the presence of a quorum and ordered the roll called, following which a quorum was declared present.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on HB 1928 was adopted upon motion of Senator Adelson.

HB 1928, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Bingman and Crutchfield.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1928, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING SENATE ACTION HOUSE REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE

Upon motion of Senators Laster and Laughlin, the request of the Honorable House for further conference was ordered granted and new Senate conferees appointed as follows:

HB 1391 − Bingman, Branan, Laughlin, Crutchfield, Bass, Corn

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 179 was adopted upon motion of Senator Paddack.

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SB 179, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Johnson (C).--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

SB 179, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

INTRODUCTION

Senator Jolley introduced his children, Lauren and Alex, to the Senate.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laster asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to HB 2087, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on HB 2087 was adopted upon motion of Senator Leftwich.

HB 2087, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.- -47.

Excused: Morgan.--1. 1618 Senate Journal

The bill passed.

HB 2087, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE

Senator Lerblance moved to reconsider the vote whereby SB 217 passed.

Senator Laster moved to table the Lerblance motion, which tabling motion was declared adopted.

SB 217, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

INTRODUCTION

Senator Aldridge introduced his daughter, Cara, to the Senate.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1390 was adopted upon motion of Senator Wilcoxson.

HB 1390, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--45.

Excused: Coffee, Mazzei and Morgan.--3.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1390, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

Senator Williamson presiding.

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PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1601 was adopted upon motion of Senator Jolley.

HB 1601, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--43.

Nay: Brogdon and Sykes.--2.

Excused: Coffee, Mazzei and Morgan.--3.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1601, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on HB 1933 was adopted upon motion of Senator Johnson (Constance).

HB 1933, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Coffee and Mazzei.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1933, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

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UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laster asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to SB 1078, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 1078 was called up for consideration.

Senator Nichols asked that SB 1078 be laid over temporarily, which as the order.

SB 1078 remains on pending consideration of the CCR.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS SUBMITTED

Conference committee reports were read on the following bills:

SB 47 (2ND CCR) – conferees unable to agree SB 293 SB 483 – conferees unable to agree SB 685 SB 806 SB 820 SB 848 – conferees unable to agree SB 896 – conferees unable to agree

Pursuant to Senate Rule 13-10A, SBs 47, 483, 848 and 896 will revert to the status occupied before being sent to conference and will remain on the calendar under "House Amendments to Senate Bills".

CHANGE IN COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT

The following bill will be reassigned as follows:

HB 2110 – withdrawn from Rules Committee and referred Direct to Calendar.

CHANGE IN CONFEREES

Advising change in Senate conferees as follows:

HB 1270 – remove GCCA and add Morgan, Crutchfield, Adelson, Coffee, Johnson (Mike), Laughlin Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1621

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

Conferees unable to agree on HBs 1379 and 1737.

Advising fourth reading of and transmitting for signature Enrolled HB 1927 (2ND ENROLLED).

The above-numbered enrolled measure was, after fourth reading, properly signed and ordered returned to the Honorable House.

Senator Laster moved that the Senate recess to the call of the Chair, which motion was declared adopted.

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The Senate reconvened with President Pro Tempore Morgan presiding.

President Pro Tempore Morgan questioned the presence of a quorum and ordered the roll called, following which a quorum was declared present.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

Returning following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of measures as amended:

SB 609 - coauthored by Hyman of the House SB 798

The above-numbered measures, as amended in conference, were referred for enrollment.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 1078 was called up for further consideration.

The CCR on SB 1078 was adopted upon motion of Senator Nichols.

SB 1078, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

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Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Brown, Burrage, Coffee, Corn, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Johnson (C), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilson and Wyrick.--38.

Nay: Branan, Brogdon, Crain, Ivester, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--6.

Excused: Coates, Johnson (M), Laster and Rabon.--4.

The bill passed.

Pursuant to Rule 13-22, Senator Nichols served notice that the vote be reconsidered whereby SB 1078 passed.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 685 was adopted upon motion of Senator Mazzei.

SB 685, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Coates and Laster.--2.

The bill passed.

SB 685, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to HB 1868, which was the order.

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PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1868 was adopted upon motion of Senator Paddack.

HB 1868, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Laster.--1.

The bill passed.

HB 1868, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

INTRODUCTION

Senator Laughlin introduced Governor Brad Henry to the Senate.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 806 was adopted upon motion of Senator Mazzei.

SB 806, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Laster.--1.

The bill and emergency passed. 1624 Senate Journal

SB 806, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 293 was adopted upon motion of Senator Coffee.

Senator Leftwich asked to coauthor SB 293, which was the order.

SB 293, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Laster.--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

Pursuant to Rule 13-22, Senator Corn served notice that the vote be reconsidered whereby SB 293 passed.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to HB 1819, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on HB 1819 was adopted upon motion of Senator Branan.

HB 1819, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1625

Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Laster.--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1819, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

GENERAL ORDER

HB 2110 by Cargill et al of the House and Coffee and Morgan of the Senate was called up for consideration.

Senator Coffee moved to amend HB 2110, by striking the title, the enacting clause and the entire body of the bill and substituting the floor substitute, which amendment was declared adopted. (Copies were provided for all Senators.)

Senator Coffee moved that HB 2110 be advanced, which motion was declared adopted.

THIRD READING

HB 2110 was read for the third time at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Laster.--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 2110 was referred for engrossment.

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MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

Conferees unable to agree on HB 2019.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to SB 820, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 820 was adopted upon motion of Senator Johnson (Mike).

Senators Sparks, Paddack, Leftwich and Adelson asked to coauthor SB 820, which was the order.

SB 820, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Laster.--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

SB 820, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to HB 1941, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1941 was adopted upon motion of Senator Ivester. Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1627

HB 1941, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Laster.--1.

The bill passed.

HB 1941, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE

Senator Nichols moved to reconsider the vote whereby SB 1078 passed.

Senator Laughlin moved to table the Nichols motion, which tabling motion was declared adopted.

SB 1078, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1580 was adopted upon motion of Senator Ford.

HB 1580, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Excused: Johnson (M) and Laster.--2.

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The bill passed.

HB 1580, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to HB 1774, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on HB 1774 was adopted upon motion of Senator Branan.

HB 1774, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Laster.--1.

The bill passed.

HB 1774, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

REPORT OF ENGROSSED AND ENROLLED MEASURE

HB 2110 was correctly engrossed and, together with engrossed SAs, properly signed and ordered returned to the Honorable House.

MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE

Senator Lamb moved to reconsider the vote whereby HB 1777 passed.

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Senator Laughlin moved to table the Lamb motion, which tabling motion was declared adopted.

HB 1777, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1189 was adopted upon motion of Senator Corn.

HB 1189, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Laster.--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1189, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Transmitting the following bill, together with conference committee report thereon, advising adoption of conference committee report and passage of measure as amended:

HB 2103 - coauthored by Denney of the House

Conference committee report was read on the above-numbered bill.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 2103 was adopted upon motion of Senator Johnson (Mike).

HB 2103, as amended in conference, was read at length. 1630 Senate Journal

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Barrington, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Coates, Coffee, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Ford, Gumm, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Reynolds, Riley, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson and Wilson.--28.

Nay: Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Bass, Brogdon, Burrage, Corn, Eason McIntyre, Garrison, Ivester, Lerblance, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Rice, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden and Wyrick.--19.

Excused: Laster.--1.

The bill passed.

HB 2103, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to SB 654, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on SB 654 was adopted upon motion of Senator Nichols.

SB 654, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilson and Wyrick.--41.

Nay: Aldridge, Brogdon, Reynolds, Sykes and Williamson.--5.

Excused: Laster and Wilcoxson.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

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SB 654, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE

Returning following bill, together with conference committee report thereon, advising adoption of conference committee report and passage of measure as amended:

SB 925

The above-numbered measure, as amended in conference, was referred for enrollment.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS

Transmitting the following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of measures as amended.

HB 1760 (2ND CCR) - coauthored by Kiesel of the House HB 1776 (2ND CCR) - remove Corn and substitute Lamb as principal Senate author and coauthored by Walker of the House

Conference committee reports were read on the above-numbered bills.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS SUBMITTED

Conference committee reports were read on the following bills:

SB 489 – conferees unable to agree

Pursuant to Senate Rule 13-10A, SB 489 will revert to the status occupied before being sent to conference and will remain on the calendar under "House Amendments to Senate Bills".

FIRST READING

The following were introduced and read the first time:

SCR 41 − By Morgan and Coffee of the Senate and Cargill of the House. A Concurrent Resolution setting date and time of sine die adjournment of the First Session of the 51st Oklahoma Legislature.

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SR 51 − By Johnson (Constance). A Resolution commending the Frederick A. Douglass High School Lady Trojans track team for winning the 2007 Class 4A State Championship; congratulating the Lady Trojans track team for winning the first state championship won by a ladies’ team in the history of Frederick A. Douglass High School; and directing distribution.

REPORT OF ENGROSSED AND ENROLLED MEASURES

SBs 1, 35, 86, 136, 310, 334, 523 and 593 were each correctly enrolled and after fourth reading, properly signed and ordered transmitted to the Honorable House for signature of the Speaker.

SCR 35 was correctly enrolled, properly signed and ordered transmitted to the Honorable House for signature of the Speaker.

SR 48 was correctly enrolled, properly signed and ordered transmitted to the Secretary of State.

Senator Laughlin moved that the Senate recess to the call of the Chair, which motion was declared adopted.

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The Senate reconvened with Senator Rabon presiding.

Senator Rabon questioned the presence of a quorum and ordered the roll called, following which a quorum was declared present.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS

Transmitting the following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of measures as amended:

HB 1112 - coauthored by McAffrey, Winchester and McDaniel (Randy) of the House HB 1270 – remove Benge and substitute Cargill as principal House author and coauthored by Benge of the House HB 1391 (3RD CCR)(emergency failed) - remove Cargill and substitute Adkins as principal House author, remove Crutchfield and substitute Bingman as principal Senate author and remove Hoskin and Kiesel as coauthors. HB 1544 HB 2051

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Conference committee reports were read on the above-numbered bills.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to HB 1895, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1895 was adopted upon motion of Senator Ballenger upon division of the question.

Representatives Faught, McDaniel (Randy) and Pittman asked to coauthor HB 1895, which was the order.

HB 1895, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Burrage, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--38.

Nay: Anderson, Brogdon, Brown, Coates, Johnson (C), Schulz and Sykes.--7.

Excused: Branan, Coffee and Morgan.--3.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1895, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1112 was adopted upon motion of Senator Johnson (Mike).

HB 1112, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

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Aye: Adelson, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Justice, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilson and Wyrick.--36.

Nay: Aldridge, Brogdon, Brown, Jolley, Lamb, Mazzei, Sykes, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--9.

Excused: Branan, Coffee and Morgan.--3.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1112, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST DIRECT TO CALENDAR

Senator Johnson (Constance) asked unanimous consent to suspend Rule 6-4 and refer SR 51 direct to the Calendar for consideration, which was the order.

GENERAL ORDER

SR 51 by Johnson (Constance) was called up for consideration.

SR 51 was adopted upon motion of Senator Johnson (Constance) and referred for enrollment.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1544 was adopted upon motion of Senator Branan.

HB 1544, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--43.

Nay: Aldridge, Brogdon and Sykes.--3. Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1635

Excused: Coffee and Morgan.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1544, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST DIRECT TO CALENDAR

Senator Laster asked unanimous consent to suspend Rule 6-4 and refer SCR 41 direct to the Calendar for consideration, which was the order.

GENERAL ORDER

SCR 41 by Morgan and Coffee of the Senate and Cargill of the House was called up for consideration.

SCR 41 was adopted upon motion of Senator Laster and referred for engrossment.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on HB 1776 was adopted upon motion of Senator Lamb.

HB 1776, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--44.

Nay: Johnson (C).--1.

Excused: Coffee, Johnson (M) and Morgan.--3.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1776, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

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PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 2051 was adopted upon motion of Senator Garrison.

HB 2051, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--46.

Nay: Aldridge.--1.

Excused: Coffee.--1.

The bill passed.

HB 2051, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to HB 1270, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1270 was adopted upon motion of Senator Adelson.

HB 1270, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bingman, Burrage, Coates, Corn, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Garrison, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Justice, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Morgan, Myers, Paddack, Rabon, Rice, Riley, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilson and Wyrick.--29.

Nay: Aldridge, Anderson, Bass, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Crain, Ford, Gumm, Jolley, Lamb, Mazzei, Nichols, Reynolds, Schulz, Sykes, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--18.

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Excused: Coffee.--1.

The bill passed.

Senators Anderson, Gumm, Crain, Branan and Schulz desired to vote Aye on the emergency.

On the question of passage of the emergency, the vote resulted as follows: Aye: 34; Nay: 13; Excused: 1.

The emergency passed.

HB 1270, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE

Senator Corn moved to reconsider the vote whereby SB 293 passed.

Senator Laughlin moved to table the Corn motion, which tabling motion was declared adopted.

SB 293, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST DIRECT TO CALENDAR

Senator Johnson (Constance) asked unanimous consent to suspend Rule 6-4 and refer SR 49 direct to the Calendar for consideration, which was the order.

GENERAL ORDER

SR 49 by Johnson (Constance) was called up for consideration.

SR 49 was adopted upon motion of Senator Johnson (Constance) and referred for enrollment.

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CHANGE IN CONFEREES

Advising change in Senate conferees as follows:

SB 203 – remove GCCA and add Morgan, Crutchfield, Laster, Coffee, Laughlin, Johnson (Mike)

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Transmitting the following bill, together with conference committee report thereon, advising adoption of conference committee report and passage of measure as amended:

HB 1106

Conference committee report was read on the above-numbered bill.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED

Conference committee report was read on the following bill:

SB 368

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it pertains to HB 1391, to which request objection was heard.

Senator Laughlin moved to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it pertains to HB 1391, which motion failed of adoption upon roll call as follows:

Aye: Bingman, Crain, Crutchfield, Johnson (M), Jolley, Laster, Laughlin, Wilcoxson and Williamson.--9.

Nay: Adelson, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Justice, Lamb, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilson and Wyrick.--33.

Excused: Aldridge, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Easley and Morgan.--6.

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PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 368 was adopted upon motion of Senator Laughlin.

SB 368, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--45.

Excused: Coates, Coffee and Morgan.--3.

The bill passed.

SB 368, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST DIRECT TO CALENDAR

Senator Adelson asked unanimous consent to suspend Rule 6-4 and refer HCR 1028 direct to the Calendar for consideration, which was the order.

GENERAL ORDER

HCR 1028 by Worthen et al of the House was called up for consideration.

Senator Adelson asked to be named principal Senate author on HCR 1028, which was the order.

HCR 1028 was adopted upon motion of Senator Adelson and properly signed and ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1106 was adopted upon motion of Senator Jolley.

HB 1106, as amended in conference, was read at length.

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On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--47.

Excused: Coates.--1.

The bill passed.

HB 1106, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The 2ND CCR on HB 1760 was adopted upon motion of Senator Lamb.

HB 1760, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Rabon, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--48.

The bill passed.

HB 1760, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

Senator Leftwich presiding.

REPORT OF ENGROSSED AND ENROLLED MEASURES

SBs 609, 623, 659, 751, 798, 859, 871, 920, 925, 1032, 1054, 1092 and 1112 were each correctly enrolled and after fourth reading, properly signed and ordered transmitted to the Honorable House for signature of the Speaker. Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1641

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Transmitting the following bill, together with conference committee report thereon, advising adoption of conference committee report and passage of measure as amended:

HB 1105 – coauthored by Dorman of the House

Conference committee report was read on the above-numbered bill.

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

Advising change in House conferees as follows:

SB 203 – remove GCCA and add Benge, Miller, Terrill

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT SUBMITTED

Conference committee report was read on the following bill:

SB 203

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to SB 203, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on SB 203 was adopted upon motion of Senator Jolley.

SB 203, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--42.

Nay: Aldridge, Brogdon, Corn, Crain and Sykes.--5. 1642 Senate Journal

Excused: Rabon.--1.

The bill and emergency passed.

SB 203, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered transmitted to the Honorable House.

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST

Senator Laughlin asked unanimous consent to suspend Senate Rule 6-7 as it applies to HB 1105, which was the order.

PENDING CONSIDERATION OF CCR

The CCR on HB 1105 was adopted upon motion of Senator Johnson (Mike).

Senator Paddack asked to coauthor HB 1105, which was the order.

HB 1105, as amended in conference, was read at length.

On the question of passage of the bill and emergency, the vote resulted as follows:

Aye: Adelson, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brown, Burrage, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Ivester, Johnson (C), Johnson (M), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Laughlin, Leftwich, Lerblance, Mazzei, Morgan, Myers, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Riley, Schulz, Sparks, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilcoxson, Williamson, Wilson and Wyrick.--44.

Nay: Aldridge and Brogdon.--2.

Excused: Coates and Rabon.--2.

The bill and emergency passed.

HB 1105, together with the conference committee report thereon, was ordered returned to the Honorable House.

INTRODUCTION

Senator Constance Johnson introduced her daughter, Anastasia Samuel, to the Senate.

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MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

Returning following bills, together with conference committee reports thereon, advising adoption of conference committee reports and passage of measures as amended:

SB 72 SB 179 SB 203 SB 293 – remove Benge and substitute Cargill as principal House author, and show Benge as first coauthor and coauthored by Billy, Denney, Hoskin, Inman, Kiesel, Renegar and Shumate of the House SB 368 SB 424 - coauthored by Billy, Braddock, Brannon, Brown, Covey, Denney, Glenn, Harrison, Hyman, Lindley, Luttrell, McCarter, McMullen, Renegar, Sherrer, Shoemake, Smithson and Turner of the House SB 513 (2ND CCR) SB 626 SB 658 – coauthored by Pittman, Kiesel, Hoskin and Shumate of the House SB 674 SB 685 SB 738 (2ND CCR) - coauthored Denney and McPeak of the House SB 748 SB 780 SB 790 (2ND CCR) SB 806 SB 809 – coauthored by Key of the House SB 820 - coauthored by Brannon, Brown, Coody, Denney, Dorman, Hilliard, Hoskin, Hyman, Inman, Kiesel, Luttrell, McDaniel (Jeannie), McMullen, McPeak, Sears, Sherrer, Shoemake, Smithson and Thomsen of the House SB 905 SB 909 - coauthored by Coody, Martin (Steve) and Sears of the House SB 1021 (2ND CCR) SB 1078 – coauthored by Coody of the House

The above-numbered measures, as amended in conference, was referred for enrollment.

Advising passage of and returning the following Engrossed measure:

SCR 41

The above-numbered measure was referred for enrollment.

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Advising passage of and transmitting for consideration Engrossed HCR 1030.

HCR 1030 − By Wesselhoft, Adkins, Armes, Auffet, Banz, Benge, BigHorse, Billy, Blackwell, Braddock, Brannon, Brown, Cannaday, Carey, Cargill, Collins, Coody, Cooksey, Covey, Cox, Dank, Denney, Derby, DeWitt, Dorman, Duncan, Ellis, Enns, Faught, Gilbert, Glenn, Hamilton, Harrison, Hickman, Hilliard, Hoskin, Hyman, Ingmire, Inman, Jackson, Jett, Johnson (Dennis), Johnson (Rob), Jones, Jordan, Joyner, Kern, Key, Kiesel, Lamons, Liebmann, Lindley, Luttrell, Martin (Scott), Martin (Steve), McAffrey, McCarter, McCullough, McDaniel (Jeannie), McDaniel (Randy), McMullen, McNiel, McPeak, Miller, Morgan, Morrissette, Murphey, Nations, Peters, Peterson (Pam), Peterson (Ron), Piatt, Pittman, Proctor, Pruett, Renegar, Reynolds, Richardson, Roan, Rousselot, Schwartz, Sears, Shannon, Shelton, Sherrer, Shoemake, Shumate, Smithson, Steele, Sullivan, Terrill, Thompson, Thomsen, Tibbs, Trebilcock, Turner, Walker, Watson, Winchester, Worthen and Wright of the House and Eason McIntyre of the Senate. A Concurrent Resolution declaring November 16, 2007, as Oklahoma’s 100th birthday; cherishing and reflecting on Oklahoma’s first one hundred years; and directing distribution.

REPORT OF ENGROSSED AND ENROLLED MEASURES

SRs 49 and 51 were each correctly enrolled, properly signed and ordered transmitted to the Secretary of State.

SCR 41 was correctly enrolled, properly signed and ordered transmitted to the Honorable House for signature of the Speaker.

SBs 72, 179, 203, 293, 368, 424, 513, 626, 658, 674, 685, 738, 748, 780, 790, 806, 809, 820, 905, 909, 1021 and 1078 were each correctly enrolled and after fourth reading, properly signed and ordered transmitted to the Honorable House for signature of the Speaker.

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE

Advising concurrence in SAs to and passage of Engrossed HB 2110.

Advising the signing of and returning Enrolled SCRs 35 and 41.

The above-numbered enrolled measures were transmitted to the Secretary of State.

Advising fourth reading of and returning Enrolled SBs 1, 35, 72, 86, 136, 179, 203, 293, 310, 334, 368, 424, 513, 523, 593, 609, 623, 626, 658, 659, 674, 685, 738, 748, 751, Sixty-fourth Legislative Day, Thursday, May 24, 2007 1645

780, 790, 798, 806, 809, 820, 859, 871, 905, 909, 920, 925, 1021, 1032, 1054, 1078, 1092 and 1112.

The above-numbered enrolled measures were referred to the Governor.

Advising fourth reading of and transmitting for signature Enrolled HBs 1016, 1094, 1105, 1106, 1112, 1114, 1122, 1127, 1133, 1134, 1137, 1153, 1161, 1189, 1269, 1270, 1282, 1297, 1390, 1485, 1490, 1513, 1544, 1562, 1580, 1589, 1593, 1601, 1619, 1718, 1760, 1761, 1762, 1774, 1776, 1777, 1819, 1868, 1872, 1895, 1916, 1928, 1933, 1941, 2051, 2087, 2101, 2103 and 2110.

The above-numbered enrolled measures were, after fourth reading, properly signed and ordered returned to the Honorable House.

Advising the signing of and transmitting for signature Enrolled HCR 1028.

The above-numbered enrolled measure was properly signed and ordered returned to the Honorable House.

President Pro Tempore Morgan requested that the Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate, Jari Askins, take the Presiding Officers chair.

President Askins presiding.

Co-President Pro Tempore Coffee moved pursuant to SCR 41, previously adopted, the First Session of the Fifty-first Legislature adjourn sine die, effective 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2007, which motion was declared adopted.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

Advising that in accordance with Article 6 Oklahoma Constitution, Section 11, Senate Bill 139 has become law without the Governor’s signature and has been filed with the Office of the Secretary of State.

Pursuant to the Coffee motion, the Senate adjourned sine die effective 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2007.