Week In Review

• The Senate met Monday, but did not approve any legislation.

• Senate committees approved the following bills Monday:

-HB 2228 by Rep. Joe Dorman, creates the Protect Against Pedophiles Act.

-HB 1914 by Rep. T.W. Shannon, creates the Public Agency Fee and Moratorium Justification and Disclosure Act.

-HB 2077 by Rep. Randy McDaniel, creates the Sooner Save Special Act.

-HB 1908 by Rep. T.W. Shannon, creates a public service announcement campaign to promote marriage as a tool against poverty.

• The Senate met Monday, but did not approve any legislation.

• Senate committees approved the following bills Monday:

-HB 1294 by Rep. Ben Sherrer, requires that information regarding school dropouts be made available to the Military Department for use in its youth education programs.

• The Senate met Monday, approving a number of bills including the following:

-SB 585 by Sen. Mike Mazzei, reduces the top income tax rate.

-SB 37 by Sen. Patrick Anderson, amends language related to the transportation of dead bodies.

-SB 101 by Sen. Patrick Anderson, creates the Task Force on State Services for Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism.

-SB 268 by Sen. Gary Stanislawski, increases the amount of time schools must be in session.

• The Senate met Monday, approving the following legislation:

-SB 959 by Sen. Rob Standridge, requires that an arresting peace officer upon the arrest of any person for a drug-related offense ask the arrested person if they are receiving public assistance.

-SB 72 by Sen. Mark Allen, would make it a felony to kill a police dog.

-SB 16 by Sen. Mark Allen, requires persons who hunt and take black bear to attach a tag to a killed black bear.

• The Senate met Monday, approving the following legislation:

-SB 1015 by Sen. Dan Newberry, prohibits the use of foreign law in Oklahoma courts.

-SB 70 by Sen. Gary Stanislawski, permits highways, bridges and other facilities that are part of the state highway system to be considered for dedication in honor of individuals deserving of commendation for their active involvement in the project or for outstanding service to the nation, this state, or their community.

• The Senate met Monday, approving the following legislation:

-SB 64 by Sen. Don Barrington, makes it unlawful to sell or use aerial luminaries.

-SB 422 by Sen. A.J. Griffin, removes the requirement that all applicants for licensure as electrologists be required to possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major course of study and the satisfactory completion of college courses as determined by the State Board of Electrology pursuant to its rulemaking authority.