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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has won unanimous committee approval for legislation updating the eviction timeline. Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, said Oklahoma has one of the fastest eviction processes in the country. Senate Bill 1209, which was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, would exclude Sundays and federal holidays from the filing schedule. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, has won the support of the Senate Education Committee for legislation to better support teachers and staff following the death of a spouse or child, including miscarriage. Senate Bill 1204 was approved unanimously on Tuesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, has won approval from the Senate’s Retirement and Government Resources Committee focusing on nondisclosure agreements (NDA) between state employees and the state agencies.

OKLAHOMA CITY – With bipartisan approval from the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee, legislation to encourage and promote more local farming throughout the state, including urban areas, is now headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 2061 by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to increase the availability of housing in Oklahoma has cleared its first legislative hurdle. Senate Bill 1393, by Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, creates the Revitalizing Empty Structures Through Ownership, Renovation, and Enterprise (RESTORE) Program. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued a statement following the governor’s final State of the State address and commenting on the beginning of the 2026 legislative session. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Democratic Senate and House Caucuses have announced a legislative slate called Oklahoma’s Commitment – a multi-year plan to improve reading skills for Oklahoma children, and support and retain highly-trained professional educators.