Week In Review

• While attention remained focused on committee activity, the Senate approved two measures on Monday:

-SB 158 by Sen. Randy Bass, would order the court to delay final determination or modification in child custody cases until after a parent engaged in active duty in the armed services completes his or her term of active duty.

-SR 2, by Sen. Cliff Branan, commemorates the life and achievements of Edward C. Joullian III.

• Several measures were approved by Senate committees Monday.

• With attention focused on committee activity, the Senate approved one resolution on Monday

-SR 5 by Sen. Debbe Leftwich, D-Oklahoma City, congratulates 2006 Jim Thorpe Award Winner Aaron Ross of the University of Texas.

• Several measures were approved by Senate committees Monday.

-SB 70 by Sen. Roger Ballenger, would create the Feral Swine Control Act, specifying permit and license requirements for hunting feral swine.

• Monday, February 5, marked the first day of the 2007 Legislative session, with Lt. Gov. Jari Askins presiding as President of the Senate. Several measures were introduced and the Senate gave unanimous approval to a resolution honoring Pres. Gerald R. Ford who died on December 26, 2006.

• Following the session, members of the Senate reconvened in the House for a joint session which featured Governor Brad Henry’s State of the State address.

• Several measures were approved by Senate committees Monday.

• The Senate met Monday, approving a number of measures in a lengthy session. Among the bills approved were the following:

SB 1934 by Sen. Kenneth Corn, would establish a five-year probationary period for sheriffs’ deputies, after which time their employment could only be terminated with just cause.

SB 266 by Sen. Cal Hobson, encourages any special maintenance projects under $250,000 to be performed by state maintenance crews.

• The Senate met Monday, approving a number of measures in a lengthy session. Among the bills approved were the following:

SB 990 by Sen. Bernest Cain, would create the Genetic Counseling Licensure Act, giving administrative authority to the Board of Health. The amended bill prohibits genetic counselors from discussing abortion with patients.

• The Senate met Monday, approving a number of measures in a lengthy session. Among the bills approved were the following:

SB 1089 by Sen. Kathleen Wilcoxson, would prohibit the sale of lottery tickets by check cashing businesses, pawnshops and payday loan centers.