Senate Sends Bill to Prevent Identity Theft, Fraud to Governor

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate today passed legislation from Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, to crack down on fraud and identity theft by imposing harsher penalties for these crimes.

Senate Passes Data Center Ratepayer Protection Act with Added Transparency Requirements

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate today unanimously passed legislation from Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, to protect Oklahomans from higher utility costs as a result of the growing number of data centers across the state. 

Senator Coleman Comments on the Passing of Ponca City Banker Carl Renfro
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Carl Renfro was a longtime banker in Ponca City and a former State Regent. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, issued the following statement on the passing of former Oklahoma State Regent and

Senate Approves Measure to Increase Classroom Instruction Time

OKLAHOMA CITY - Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today secured final Senate passage of House Bill 3151, legislation to increase the minimum number of school days for all public school districts, sending the measure to the governor’s desk for consideration.

Senator Pederson Comments on Enid Tornado Damage

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, issued the following statement after a damaging tornado hit Enid Thursday evening, causing widespread destruction and numerous injuries. 

Legislative Democrats to host Capitol Conversation this Monday

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate and House Democrats continue inviting the public to their Capitol Conversations series this coming Monday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m., in room 535 of the state Capitol. Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt said people of all ages and political interests are welcome to attend.

Senator Coleman Urges Caution When Hiring Roofing Contractors After Storms

PONCA CITY – In the wake of recent severe weather in Ponca City, Newkirk, Braman and other parts of northern Oklahoma, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, is urging residents to be wary of roofing contractors knocking on doors across Senate District 10.

Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt week 12 media avail for the 2026 session
Hamilton Commends Approval of Bill Establishing True Grit Trail Across Southeastern Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, commended the governor’s approval of House Bill 1411, which establishes the True Grit Trail in eastern Oklahoma.

Committee Approves Weaver Bill Strengthening Protections for Child Sexual Abuse Victims

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, secured unanimous approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee for House Bill 4227. The measure provides that any settlement agreement that conceals the details relating to a claim of child sexual abuse or child sexual exploitation is void and unenforceable. The provisions of HB 4227 maintain confidentiality for victims’ identifying information.

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