Pro Tem Paxton Bill to Strengthen Penalty for Drive-By and Shooting into Buildings Advances

 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today advanced legislation that would add discharging a firearm at or into a dwelling or building used for public or business purposes to the state’s list of 85% crimes.

Sen. Dossett clears first hurdle for bill incentivizing gun safety devices

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has won committee approval for her bill incentivizing the use of firearm safety devices. Senate Bill 50 would provide a state sales tax exemption to encourage more Oklahomans to take advantage of such equipment. The measure was approved by the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee on Monday.

Burns Introduces Bill to Strengthen Oversight of School Athletic Programs

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 365, a measure that expands the authority of the State Board of Education to regulate the certification process for head coaches in Oklahoma’s public schools.

Burns Files Bill to Transfer Hugo Lake Park Properties

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced legislation to transfer the management and operation of Hugo Lake Park to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. Senate Bill 121 proposes transferring all properties currently held for Hugo Lake Park to the department by January 1, 2026.

Burns Files Bill to Remove Penalty for Certain Ammunition Under Oklahoma Self-Defense Act

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 123 to revise provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act regarding the use of ammunition.

Burns Introduces Bill to Protect Oklahoma-Made Firearm Suppressors

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed Senate Bill 124, a measure designed to exempt Oklahoma-made firearm suppressors and their basic materials from federal laws and regulations.

Senator Hamilton Speaks at Abolition Day

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, spoke at the 2025 Abolition Day rally held at the State Capitol Tuesday.

Sen. Darcy Jech Responds to Resignation of OSU President Dr. Kayse Shrum

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, released the following statement Wednesday following the resignation of Oklahoma State University’s 19th President, Dr. Kayse Shrum.

Pro Tem Paxton Comments on OSU President Dr. Kayse Shrum Resignation

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today released the following statement after the resignation of Oklahoma State University President Dr. Kayse Shrum.

Thompson Bill Works to Put Fresh, Local Food in K-12 Lunchrooms

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has filed legislation to support Oklahoma agriculture producers through an initiative to get locally sourced produce and other food into K-12 schools.

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