Health committee approves Claremore outpatient center act and opioid settlement amendments, both pass unanimously

Cherokee Nation Health Committee · February 10, 2026

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Summary

The Cherokee Nation Health Committee approved the Claremore outpatient and emergency health center act and amendments to the Public Health and Wellness Fund tied to opioid settlements; both motions passed by roll call votes of 14–0.

The Cherokee Nation Health Committee unanimously approved two agenda items Monday: the Cherokee Nation Claremore outpatient and emergency health center act and amendments to the Public Health and Wellness Fund Act 2026 related to opioid settlement spending.

Johnny Kidwell, acting as Speaker, moved approval of the Claremore outpatient and emergency health center act; a roll-call vote recorded 14 'Yes' votes and the motion passed 14–0. The transcript records the clerk, Shelley, calling the roll and announcing the result.

Separately, Councilor Daryl Legg moved amendments to the Public Health and Wellness Fund Act 2026 to reflect changes tied to opioid settlement allocations. That motion also passed on roll call with 14 'Yes' votes and 0 'No' votes.

Committee members did not record extended debate on either item in the transcript; both items were presented and approved in sequence with formal roll-call votes and no recorded dissent. The committee tentatively scheduled its next meeting for Monday, March 9 at 1 p.m., and then adjourned.

Votes at a glance • Cherokee Nation Claremore outpatient and emergency health center act — Result: Passed (14–0). • Public Health and Wellness Fund Act 2026 (opioid settlement amendments) — Result: Passed (14–0).