OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislation from Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, would save taxpayers millions of dollars by preventing state agencies from double-charging taxpayers for the cost of state employees’ labor.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, wants more Oklahomans to know about the life and legacy of Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American woman to earn a pilot license.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has introduced legislation to protect Oklahoma citizens from laws that are contrary to the provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, the rights outlined in the U.S. Constitution, or the shared values of Judeo-Christian Western civilization.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Senator Kendal Sacchieri (R-Blanchard) has introduced Senate Bill 1488, legislation that would establish a moratorium on the construction of new data centers in Oklahoma until November 1, 2029 and direct the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to study the long-term effects these large facilities may have on state infrastructure and resources.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, has filed legislation to support local farmers, dairy producers and homesteaders by expanding raw milk sales and adding a sales tax exemption for home-baked bread.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – In the wake of recent harassment and disruptions at places of worship across the country, Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, announced today that his legislation to protect religious worship services will be heard on the Senate floor during the first week of the upcoming legislative session.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks issued the following statement in reaction to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to utilize a southwest Oklahoma City warehouse as a detention center.

OKLAHOMA CITY – In an effort to return local control to Oklahoma schools, Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, recently filed legislation to repeal the state’s minimum salary schedule for teachers.

Senate Bill 1864 would eliminate the state’s set minimum teacher salary schedule, which sets a floor for compensation based on a teacher’s years in the classroom.

OKLAHOMA CITY- On Friday, Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, announced the introduction of a slate of five America First immigration bills aimed at curbing illegal immigration and protecting Oklahoma workers from visa program abuses.