Senate Democratic Leaders comment on Tax Commission efforts to claw back private school voucher payments

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leaders of the Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements after the Oklahoma Tax Commission said it was attempting to claw back about $5 million in private school vouchers provided to individuals whose children did not attend those schools for the entire period the payments were supposed to cover.

Senate Appropriations chair, vice-chair comment on revenue figures certified by Board of Equalization

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee released the following statements on the state revenue figures certified Friday by the state Board of Equalization.

Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry:

Senator Gollihare Comments on Senate Bill 352 Advancing

Legislation aims to strengthen oversight of electric transmission projects

Bullard passes bill to prevent deed theft

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, on Tuesday passed legislation to crack down on deed theft across the state.

Alvord Secures Committee Approval for Common Sense Reforms on Medical Marijuana Labels and Business Licenses

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Senate Business and Insurance Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 518, which requires warning labels on medical marijuana products to educate consumers about the dangers of driving after use. Sen.

Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt media avail 2-13-25
Coleman touts committee passing multiple bills to legalize sports betting

OKLAHOMA CITY – In an unprecedented move, the Senate Business and Insurance Committee on Thursday passed three bills to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma.

The panel approved bills from Committee Chairman Sen. Bill Coleman, Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, and Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt.

Bill to expand access to TANF clears Senate committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has won committee approval for her bill expanding access to federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits.

Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Four Key Tort Reform Bills

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved four tort reform measures aimed at strengthening legal protections for businesses and ensuring fairness in civil litigation.

The bills, authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Senate Judiciary Chairman Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus, now move to the full Senate for consideration.

Haste Applauds Launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Wagoner County

OKLAHOMA CITY – Recently, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library became available to children in Wagoner County. This early childhood literacy program has been made available through a partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and Broken Arrow Neighbors.

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