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Showing: February, 2011
Sen. Sykes Q & A with reporters over lawsuit reform measures

The Senate Public Safety Committee gave unanimous approval to a measure that could save lives by strengthening the state’s DUI laws. Senate Bill 529, the “Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act” is authored by Sen. Clark Jolley.
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Sen. Jolley explains the Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act.
Keith Swezey addresses the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Sen. Jolley says the DUI notice on the license will help law enforcement, employers, car rental businesses and others in recognizing DUI offenders immediately.
Sen. Jolley thanks the Swezey's for their courage and dedication.

The Senate Public Safety Committee gave unanimous approval to a measure that could save lives by strengthening the state’s DUI laws. Senate Bill 529, the “Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act” is authored by Sen. Clark Jolley.
read more.

Sen. Jolley explains the Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act.
Keith Swezey addresses the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Sen. Jolley says the DUI notice on the license will help law enforcement, employers, car rental businesses and others in recognizing DUI offenders immediately.
Sen. Jolley thanks the Swezey's for their courage and dedication.

The Senate supported legislation Thursday to make “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” Oklahoma’s official gospel song. Sen. Eason McIntyre is the author of Senate Bill 73 recognizing the song written and composed by Wallis Willis, a Choctaw freedman in the old Indian Territory, sometime before 1862.
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Currie Ballard, a descendant of Wallis Willis discusses Swing Low, Sweet Chariot possibly becoming the state gospel song.

The Senate Public Safety Committee gave unanimous approval to a measure that could save lives by strengthening the state’s DUI laws. Senate Bill 529, the “Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act” is authored by Sen. Clark Jolley.
read more.

Sen. Jolley explains the Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act.
Keith Swezey addresses the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Sen. Jolley says the DUI notice on the license will help law enforcement, employers, car rental businesses and others in recognizing DUI offenders immediately.
Sen. Jolley thanks the Swezey's for their courage and dedication.

The Senate Public Safety Committee gave unanimous approval to a measure that could save lives by strengthening the state’s DUI laws. Senate Bill 529, the “Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act” is authored by Sen. Clark Jolley.
read more.

Sen. Jolley explains the Erin Elizabeth Swezey Act.
Keith Swezey addresses the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Sen. Jolley says the DUI notice on the license will help law enforcement, employers, car rental businesses and others in recognizing DUI offenders immediately.
Sen. Jolley thanks the Swezey's for their courage and dedication.
Senate Pro Tem Brian Bingman's Weekly Q & A (Week 3)

An Edmond couple is hoping stronger DUI laws can help prevent other families from enduring their heartbreak. Keith and Dixie Swezey shared their story at a State Capitol press conference Wednesday. read more.

Sen. Jolley, Keith and Dixie Swezey, and Rep. Nelson at Press Conference.
Senate Honors Sooner Football Team

The state Senate on Wednesday honored the Oklahoma University football team and Head Coach Bob Stoops for their 2010 Big XII championship season and Fiesta Bowl victory.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, authored by Sens. John Sparks and Jonathan Nichols, commends the Sooners on their accomplishments on and off the field.

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Reading of resolution honoring Sooners and Coach Stoops.
Senate bill will return the board to an original constitutional membership

The Senate has given its approval to legislation that will restructure membership of the State Board of Education and enhance checks and balances between the board and the superintendent. Senate Bill 435, by President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman and Sen. John Ford, Chair of the Senate Education Committee, passed Monday with the emergency clause on a party-line vote of 32 to 15.

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Sen. Ford explains motivations for SB 435.
Sen. Ford explains SB 435 on the floor.
Sen. Ford says changing the board will make it mroe accountable to the voters.