Matthews files bill taking next step in creation of state’s Civil Rights Trail

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, has filed legislation taking the next step in creating Oklahoma’s Civil Rights Trail.

Weaver proposes legislation to designate strangulation as an 85 percent crime

OKLAHOMA CITY –Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, recently filed Senate Bill 1236, a measure aimed at addressing strangulation offenses.

Bessie Coleman After School Aviation Program To Be Field-Tested In Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Executive Director, Grayson Ardies, and Senator Adam Pugh, the Chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced a partnership with the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars Program, and Gigi Coleman Brooms, President of the Chicago-based aviation education 501 (c)3.  

Sen. Kristen Thompson comments on Chesapeake merger

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kristen Thompson, R–Edmond, today released the following statement regarding Chesapeake’s merger with Houston, Texas-based Southwestern Energy Company. 

Sen. Dossett files tax incentive bill for firearm safety devices

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has filed legislation aimed at incentivizing the use of firearm safety devices. Senate Bill 1476 would provide a state sales tax exemption to encourage more Oklahomans to take advantage of such equipment.

Sen. Kirt files bill to give tenants more warning before evictions; measure aimed at preventing homelessness, additional costs to taxpayers

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has one of the shortest eviction timelines in the United States, and the majority of those facing homelessness are families with children. Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, has filed legislation to give people more time to come up with rent money or find a new place to live.

Sen. Kristen Thompson Files Bill Creating New Entity to Revamp State’s Economic Development and Business Retention Model

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kristen Thompson, R–Edmond, has filed legislation that will create the Oklahoma Office of Economic Development, Growth and Expansion (OkEDGE) that aims to revolutionize and transform economic development and business retention in Oklahoma. 

Senate Pro Tem Treat Comments on Conclusion of the 2023 Regular Session

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today commented on the conclusion of today's regular session that began in February.

The pro tem said the Senate Republican caucus was more united than ever before and built momentum going into the summer, which he hopes to carry into next year.

Sen. Seifried files legislation to create pilot program to limit student phone usage in schools

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed legislation creating a pilot program to allow Oklahoma public schools to create phone-free school sites.

Deevers takes oath, begins first Senate term

OKLAHOMA CITY – Dusty Deevers is now officially on the job as State Senator for District 32.  The Elgin Republican was sworn in during a ceremony at the Capitol on Wednesday alongside friends, family and other suppo

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