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.

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.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, commended the Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee for voting today to confirm the nomination of Jerrod Lundry of Haworth to serve on the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission.

OKLAHOMA CITY –Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1778 into law, strengthening Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act and making historic investments to help ensure every student can read by the end of third grade.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate and House today adopted resolutions recognizing the vital contributions of local linemen for their work maintaining Oklahoma’s power grid 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell announced today that they will move forward with a new version of a bill to legalize sports betting after securing support from key stakeholders.

After years of negotiations, the Ponca City Republicans said this new legislation that supports public education and economic growth has support from the Oklahoma City Thunder, a supermajority of the tribes that are members of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association and the state’s leading public universities.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator George Burns and Senator Warren Hamilton offered condolences to the family of LeFlore County Sheriff's Deputy Thomas "Walker" LeMay, who was killed in the line of duty Sunday.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, presented a legislative Citation of Honor recognizing Dr. Jay Craig for a lifetime of extraordinary service to his country, his community and the State of Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, on Monday advanced legislation to better protect Oklahoma children at summer camps in the event of unprecedented severe weather.

PONCA CITY – Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, issued the following statement today in response to severe storms that caused damage across the Ponca City area overnight.