Senate Democrats Press Conference 5_19_22

Senate Democrats held a press conference to give an update on the 2022 legislative session. Speakers included:

Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa

Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City

Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa

Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman

Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City

Sen. Daniels calls passage of bill to reinstate motor vehicles/tractor trailers sales tax exemption a huge win for Oklahomans

OKLAHOMA CITY – Calling it an important win for Oklahoma consumers, Sen.

Legislature to call concurrent session for ARPA funding

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature will call a concurrent legislative session to allow public input to continue to drive how $1.8 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are spent.

Senate approves bill eliminating motor vehicle sales tax

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, the Senate approved Senate Bill 1075 to reinstate the full sales tax exemption on motor vehicles and tractor trailers. The Legislature removed the 1.25% of the exemption in 2017, but Sen. Kim David, R-Porter, said with revenues at record highs, it’s time to restore the much-needed tax relief for Oklahomans.

Dahm files Senate Resolution to create President Donald J. Trump Day

Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed Senate Resolution 47 to memorialize June 14, 2022, as President Donald J.

Statement From Senate Democrats on passage of FY 2023 budget

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate Democratic Caucus released the following statements after passage of the FY 2023 General Appropriations bill:

State budget agreement reached Republicans prioritize savings, inflation relief, police, economy & more

OKLAHOMA CITY – Historic state savings deposits and more money returned to taxpayers highlight the Fiscal Year 2023 state budget agreement, which also funds law enforcement at record levels, eliminates the years-long developmentally disabled services waiting list, fights federal overreach, and makes generational investments in economic development.

Elimination of Oklahoma’s waiting list for developmental disabilities services lauded as one of the most important accomplishments of session

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Fiscal Year 2023 state budget agreement includes $32.5 million to completely eliminate the 13-year waiting list for some 5,000 individuals seeking developmental disability services.  Sen.

Hamilton welcomes McAlester girls’ basketball team to the Senate

Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, honored the Class 5A Girls State Basketball Champions, the McAlester Lady Buffaloes, on the Senate floor last Monday to recognize their outstanding achievements on and off the court.

Hamilton honors Stigler speech, debate and drama teams in the Senate

Sen. Warren Hamilton welcomed Stigler’s speech, debate and drama teams to the State Senate and recognized them on the chamber floor for their recent state championship wins.

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