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Oklahoma Senate
In an effort to continue growing the state’s economy and address the teacher shortage, the Senate approved two reciprocal licensing reforms Wednesday. Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, is the author of the measures to recognize the out-of-state occupational licenses and teaching certificates of qualified individuals moving to Oklahoma.
read more.The Senate has voted to strengthen penalties against those who sell intimate images or videos without the subject’s knowledge or consent. Sen. Kim David, R-Porter, said Senate Bill 1462 will protect victims from continual embarrassment and other negative impacts from the public sharing of such private pictures and videos.
read more.Home-based bakeries and other types of food businesses are one step closer to being able to continue growing their small business without having to rent or buy a commercial property. Sen. read more.
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The Senate has given full approval to legislation that will provide for state licensure of midwives. Senate Bill 1823 creates “Shepherd’s Law,” by Sen. Brenda Stanley. The bill was approved by a wide margin and with bipartisan support on Wednesday, 41 to 5.
read more.The full Senate voted in favor of legislation strengthening laws dealing with violence against people who work in hospitals and health care facilities. Senate Bill 1290, the Medical Care Provider Protection Act, by Sen. Darrell Weaver, was approved on Thursday and now moves to the House of Representatives.
read more.The Senate approved the Unborn Person Wrongful Death Act Thursday to address the pain and suffering of family members of babies whose lives are ended through abortion. Sen. read more.
The Senate has approved a measure that would modify the calculation of sales tax applied to vehicles.
read more.Legislation aimed at better supporting disabled veterans who work for the state has cleared the full Senate. State Sen. J.J. Dossett, D-Owasso, is principal author of Senate Bill 1434, which gives an additional 16 hours of sick leave each year for veterans with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more. The bill was approved on Monday.
read more.A program to encourage Oklahoma children to become better readers is one step closer to becoming a reality. Senate Bill 1803, by Sen. read more.
