OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Senate honored the legacy of women who played a critical role in America’s war effort during World War II by commemorating Rosie the Riveter Day. Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, led the Senate floor recognition, celebrating the contributions of female aircraft technicians and support personnel as well as the lasting impact of women in the aviation and aerospace industries.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, released the following statements after a federal court has declared that the Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) has fulfilled its obligations under the Pinnacle Plan.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate passed Senate Bill 209 Thursday, a measure by Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington. SB 209 creates the Taiwan Regional Trade Office under the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, received the Senate’s approval for Senate Bill 633 Thursday. The measure authorizes public school superintendents, or a designated district employee, to access data through the Juvenile Online Tracking System (JOLTS), an online record keeping system operated by the Office of Juvenile Affairs.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Oklahoma Senate has successfully passed legislation from Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, to prohibit cellphones in schools from “bell to bell” for at least one full year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, won bipartisan support from the Senate for her legislation expanding the state’s professional sports tax rebate program to include women’s professional sports. Senate Bill 820 was approved on Wednesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Senate today passed 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate has passed legislation from Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, to increase voter turnout in school board races by moving these contests to coincide with Oklahoma’s general election.

Seifried’s Senate Bill 6 moves the general election for school board races from April to November, when Oklahoma holds general elections for other elected positions.