State Sen. Micheal Bergstrom files measure requiring high school remediation for students that fail the ACT or SAT

With the goal of increasing student outcomes, State Sen.

Sen. Standridge files social media bill in response to censorship of political/religious speech

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen.

Budget Break Down by Sen. Roger Thompson, Senate Appropriations Chair

In the weeks leading up to the legislative session, the spotlight is on budget hearings, so this week, I’d like to focus on the appropriations process, including the work of the appropriations subcommittees.

Sen. Boren files resolution to create state question requiring equitable funding of public schools

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, has filed legislation to allow Oklahoma voters to raise the standard for public school funding in the state constitution. Senate Joint Resolution 9 would create a state question to require the legislature to “make suitable provision for the support and maintenance of an efficient and equitable system of free public schools”.

Sen. Pederson invites public to Enid redistricting town hall

As the Legislature is set to tackle state and congressional redistricting, Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, is encouraging citizens to get involved in the process by attending a redistricting town hall in Enid on Jan. 21.

Pugh files bill to join 30 states in exempting military retirement from income taxes

OKLAHOMA CITY – While Oklahoma has one of the highest active and retired military populations in the nation, it has been ranked as one of the least tax-friendly states for military retirees. Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, believes one way to help make Oklahoma more attractive to military veterans is to eliminate the income tax on their retirement. With Senate Bill 401, Oklahoma would join 30 other states in exempting military retirement from state income tax.

Sen. Julia Kirt files trio of voter registration and participation bills

On the heels of record voter turnout nationally for the 2020 election, Oklahoma ranked last in the country in voter turnout rate. To combat this statistic, Sen. Julia Kirt filed a trio of election bills to boost voter registration and participation in the state.

Sen. Rosino files bill to prevent organ transplant discrimination against disabled

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen.

Owasso lawmakers invite citizens to attend town hall meeting on redistricting

Sen. J.J. Dossett, D-Owasso, and Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso, are inviting citizens to attend an upcoming town hall meeting on redistricting.  The town hall will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Tulsa Technology Center’s Sycamore Room, 10800 North 140 East Avenue in Owasso.

Bullard files legislation to require online access to legal and government meeting notices

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, has filed legislation to improve transparency and access to legal and government meeting notices. Senate Bill 254 would require legal notices and meeting notices of government proceedings to be published online.

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