Auditors found six findings and three observations at the Department of Commerce and Insurance, including missing formal processes for insurer network adequacy reports, inconsistent captive-insurer examinations, and weaknesses in inspection and complaint oversight; the subcommittee recommended a three-year extension and asked for an update within a year.

The Oklahoma Senate Business & Insurance Committee approved a long slate of executive nominations and moved multiple bills addressing insurance consumer protections, pharmacy access, building-code study authority and occupational licensing. Votes were recorded on each measure.

The Business and Insurance Committee advanced a slate of bills ranging from payment‑processing rules and insurance oversight to licensing and consumer protections. Most measures passed by unanimous or near‑unanimous margins; several items drew little debate while others will require follow‑up language.

The Bureau of Legislative Research presented and the Executive Subcommittee approved a contract with Per Night (lead: Kyle Hales) to provide actuarial services for the state's property-insurance captive; the contract runs April 1 through Dec. 31, 2027, with a stated maximum of $475,000 though BLR pays actual hourly charges used.