Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, February 15 at 1:15 p.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, issued the following statement after Wednesday’s Appropriations Subcommittee on Education meeting where education agencies discussed their budgets with members. Every agency initially requested additional resources for Fiscal Year 2025 to meet increased demand. No agency had requested a flat budget prior to Wednesday’s meeting. The meeting gave those agencies an opportunity to amend their budget request.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 1253 to make State Parks in Oklahoma more accessible and affordable for state residents.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 1275 to safeguard the future of state parks across the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 1953, a measure aimed at ensuring compliance with Oklahoma law regarding the leasing of agricultural land by aliens.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks has received approval from the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee for Senate Bill 1581, requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to make patients and their insurance companies the top consideration when negotiating prescription drug plans.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1215 was unanimously approved by the Senate Tuesday. The measure, authored by Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, removes the deadline for 100% disabled veterans to submit their information to the Oklahoma Veterans Registry in order to receive a sales tax exemption.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, highlighted the January report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released today showing food prices rose nearly 4% over the last year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced SB 1537, a bill aimed at enhancing safety measures and accessibility for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts across the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, introduced a measure aimed at addressing healthcare needs in rural communities.