Statement from Senate Democratic Leader on new absentee voting restrictions

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, D-Okl

Sen. Scott praises passage of absentee voting measure

On Thursday, the Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 210 allowing alternative procedures for absentee ballots during elections held in 2020.  The bill allows anyone who requests an absentee ballot to attach a photocopy of certain identification cards with their ballot instead of having the ballot notarized.

Sen. McCortney wins Senate passage of bill to assist first responders/law enforcement during pandemics

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has approved legislation to better protect law enforcement and other first responders du

Oklahoma Senate sends election integrity bill to Governor’s desk

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Thursday to protect election integrity in the absentee ballot process and now the bill heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.

Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, is the author of the bill, which protects the integrity of the absentee ballot process while granting exemptions during the course of the coronavirus health pandemic. The bill passed 38-9.

Bill allowing collaboration between physicians and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists signed into law

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation modernizing how Oklahoma regulates Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) has been signed into law.  Senate Bill 801, authored by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, and Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan, was signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday.

Senate approves measure aimed at limiting liability for health care providers and facilities during pandemic

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

Statement from Senate Democratic Leader on FY ’21 budget vote

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, D-Okl

Sen. Treat and Sen. Thompson May 5, 2020 closing remarks
Oklahoma Senate advances FY’21 budget bills

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday advanced a series of bills as part of the Fiscal Year 2021 budget agreement announced earlier this week.

Sen. George Young comments on his decision to vote remotely as the Second Session of the 57th Legislature reconvenes at the Capitol

State Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, released the following statement on Monday regarding his decision to remain home and vote remotely while the Senate convenes in session.

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