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Showing: February, 2012
Senate Pro Tem Brian Bingman's Weekly Q & A with Capitol Press (Week 4)
Former State Rep. Al McAffrey is officially the newest member of the Oklahoma State Senate. McAffrey, D-Oklahoma City, won the District 46 seat in a special election held February 14. The State Election Board certified the results on Tuesday, February 21, clearing the way for McAffrey to take the Oath of Office.
“When I looked at all the committee votes that were scheduled, I wanted the citizens of my district to have a voice as soon as possible. Supreme Court Justice
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Swearing in ceremony and comments from Sen. McAffrey
Senate Pro Tem Brian Bingman's Weekly Q & A with Capitol Press (Week 3)
The Senate Finance Committee has approved two measures reforming Oklahoma’s income tax laws. Legislation approved by the committee on Tuesday includes Senate Bill 1623, by Sen. Mike Mazzei, R-Tulsa, and Senate Bill 1571, by Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond.
SB 1623 lowers the state income tax over a two-year period and eliminates most special interest tax preferences. Mazzei said the bill is the result of the Legislature’s Task Force on Comprehensive Tax Reform.
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Sen. Mazzei discusses passage of income tax bills.
Reax from Sen. Jolley after Finance committee passed 2 income tax measures.
The Senate Finance Committee has approved two measures reforming Oklahoma’s income tax laws. Legislation approved by the committee on Tuesday includes Senate Bill 1623, by Sen. Mike Mazzei, R-Tulsa, and Senate Bill 1571, by Sen. Clark Jolley, R-Edmond.
SB 1623 lowers the state income tax over a two-year period and eliminates most special interest tax preferences. Mazzei said the bill is the result of the Legislature’s Task Force on Comprehensive Tax Reform.
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Sen. Mazzei discusses passage of income tax bills.
Reax from Sen. Jolley after Finance committee passed 2 income tax measures.
Senate Pro Tem Brian Bingman's Weekly Q & A with Capitol Press (Week 2)
State Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, principal author of SB 1433, issued the following statement after the full Senate approved the measure on Wednesday.
“With this bill, Oklahoma law will follow what Missouri has done for the last 23 years. It will not stop stem cell research. It will not prohibit birth control. It does make a very simple, yet profound statement that life begins at conception.
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Sen. Crain explains SB 1433.
Senate Pro Tem Brian Bingman's Weekly Q & A with Capitol Press (Week 1) - Sen. Bingman was out of the state so Majority Floor Leader Mike Schulz did the week's Q & A.
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would help public housing authorities recoup financial losses caused by irresponsible tenants. Senate Bill 1019, by Sen. Earl Garrison, would allow housing authorities to garnish former tenants’ personal income tax refunds for any monies owed for rent or property damage.
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The Senate Republican Caucus on Tuesday released their agenda for the 2012 session. Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman said this agenda continues the priorities outlined in the 2011 session, which focused on jobs, streamlining government, and protecting core services.
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Audio from press conference
