OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to prohibit public school employees from using corporal punishment on disabled students.

In a 31-11 vote, the Senate passed House Bill 1028 from Rep. John Talley, R-Stillwater, and Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, that prevents school personnel from hitting, slapping, paddling or inflicting any kind of physical pain on disabled students.

OKLAHOMA CITY— Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, released the following statement after the Senate approved House Bill 4156 Tuesday. The measure aims to crack down on illegal immigration in Oklahoma by creating the crime of impermissible occupation and requiring individuals to leave the state within 72 hours of their conviction or release from custody.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1959, by Sen. Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson, has successfully passed through the House of Representatives and now awaits the governor's signature to become law.

Senate Bill 2035 was authored by Pro Tem Treat after son’s near-deadly accident

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today applauded the Oklahoma House of Representatives for passing Senate Bill 2035, legislation he authored after his son’s near-deadly accident.

The bill passed off the House floor by a vote of 89-2.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, today released the following statement after he voted in favor of passing House Bill 4156 that aims to crack down on illegal immigration in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, on Tuesday released the following statement after voting in favor of House Bill 4156 to crack down on illegal immigration.

This bill creates the crime of “impermissible occupation,” which is when someone who has not obtained legal authorization to enter the United States comes to Oklahoma and remains in the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, released the following statement after the full Senate approved House Bill 4156, creating misdemeanor and felony crimes aimed at Oklahoma’s immigrant populations.

Treat: Legislation necessary due to federal inaction to protect Oklahomans

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today commented on the Senate passage of House Bill 4156 by a 39-8 vote. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, serves as the Senate author of House Bill 1010, which received approval from the full Senate Monday. HB 1010 streamlines central purchasing processes for state agencies, resulting in cost savings and increased government efficiency.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed the Women’s Bill of Rights, which updates state law to ensure all statutory references to women refer to a person’s biological sex and, specifically, individuals who were born female.