Week In Review

• The Senate met Monday, approving the following legislation:

-SCR 6 by Sen. Brian Bingman, establishes joint rules of the Senate and House for the 54th Legislature.

• Senate committees approved the following measures on Monday:

-SB 447 by Sen. Clark Jolley, changes references to criterion reference tests to formative assessments and requires that the State Board of Education administer a series of formative assessments.

Monday, February 4

• The Senate met briefly Monday, before joining the House of Representatives in joint session for the governor’s state of the state address.

• Senate committees took no action on bills Monday.

• The House convened Monday, approving the following resolution:

-HR 1003 by Rep. T.W. Shannon, outlines the rules of procedure for the House of Representatives during the 54th Legislature.

• House committees met Monday, and approved the following resolution:

Monday, May 21

• The Senate approved the following bills on Monday:

-SCR 22 by Sen. Josh Brecheen, approves the transfer of real and personal property of the area known as Boggy Depot State Park owned by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to the Chickasaw Nation.

Monday, May 14

• The Senate approved the following bills on Monday:

-SR 62 by Sen. Clark Jolley, affirms Oklahoma’s support for marriage between one man and one woman.

-HJR 1112 by Rep. Jerry McPeak, approves permanent rules at the State Board of Cosmetology.

-SB 1865 by Sen. John Ford, removes legislative authorization for the budget of the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools.

-SB 1131 by Sen. Patrick Anderson, updates language regarding county assessors in Oklahoma.

Monday, May 7

• The Senate approved the following bills on Monday:

-SB 1465 by Sen. Brian Bingman, modifies sales tax requirements regarding direct payment permits for tangible personal property stored in state temporarily for fabrication, repair, testing, alteration, maintenance or other services.

-SB 1053 by Sen. Harry Coates, allows for repair and improvement of public and private buildings using public funds for specific projects.

-SB 1628 by Sen. Brian Bingman, modifies language related to the Interstate Oil Compact Fund.

Monday, April 30

• The Senate approved no bills on Monday.

• Senate committees took no action on bills Monday.

• The House met Monday, approving the following measures:

-HB 2902 by Rep. Danny Morgan, requires each county’s reapportionment to be recorded in a resolution adopted by the board of county commissioners.

-HB 1910 by Rep. Mike Jackson, allows the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to prepare examinations in order for those involved in the installation of water well pumps to be certified and obtain a license.