Press Releases

Leaders of the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses issued the following statements on Monday after filing two measures, House Joint Resolution 1030 and Senate Joint Resolution 19, disapproving the new social studies standards approved and submitted by the State Board of Education.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, proudly joined many Oklahomans in celebrating the prestigious selection of Oklahoma City as host for Canoe Slalom and Women’s Softball during the 2028 Olympic Games. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has been named a 2025 Mental Health Champion by the Oklahoma Coalition of Advocates for Behavioral Health. Dossett received the honor at the Coalition’s annual My Mind Matters Day at the Capitol on Wednesday. Alongside fellow honorees Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, Rep. Daniel Pae, R-Lawton, and Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, successfully advanced a statewide ban on the use of sewage sludge and biosolid materials as fertilizer through the state Senate this week.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, won unanimous Senate support for Senate Bill 447 to allow foraging for nuts, edible plants and fungi on state-owned or state-managed property. Boren said she didn’t even know it was against the law until a family member brought the situation to light.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given unanimous, bipartisan approval for legislation aimed at better identifying and helping children with dyslexia, a learning disorder that can hinder a child’s ability to read. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday unanimously passed critical legislation from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, to educate real estate brokers and homebuyers about the threats of deed theft.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, to create a recall process for state elected officials to be removed from office. 

Before the legislation passed 31 to 15, Coleman vowed to make major changes to the bill in the coming weeks.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has passed Senate Bill 871, authored by Senator Aaron Reinhardt, to enhance public safety by increasing penalties for individuals who cause accidents while attempting to elude law enforcement.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements after passage of Senate Bill 796, targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the state’s colleges and universities.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, today successfully passed Senate Bill 758 off the Senate floor, marking a significant step toward ensuring Oklahoma students receive the in-person instruction necessary for academic success.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, today successfully passed Senate Bill 758 off the Senate floor, marking a significant step toward ensuring Oklahoma students receive the in-person instruction necessary for academic success.

Legislation codifies existing executive order from Gov. Stitt

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday passed a key energy bill from Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, that would establish the state’s first residential property setbacks for wind turbines.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has passed a comprehensive measure by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, aimed at strengthening penalties for impaired drivers and enhancing efforts to prevent repeat DUI offenses.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislation authored by Senator Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville to modernize and strengthen protections for religious liberty in Oklahoma advanced this week, reinforcing a constitutional right first granted by the Founding Fathers and enshrined in Oklahoma law for more than a century.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has advanced legislation to ensure accountability and transparency in the groundwater permitting process. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, has introduced a concurrent resolution proclaiming “Christ is King” in Oklahoma, a resounding acknowledgment of the state’s deep spiritual heritage and the faith that sustains its people. The resolution reaffirms Oklahoma’s legacy of resilience, moral clarity, and unapologetic commitment to the values that uplift its citizens.