OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday unanimously approved Senate Bill 595, authored by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore. The legislation creates the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act and establishes comprehensive standards for the operation of detention and lockup facilities in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has been honored by the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS). Dossett was presented with OHS’s 2025 Guardian of History award, given annually to legislators who have advocated to preserve the mission and advance the work of the agency.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements in reaction to the president’s executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, who lead the Senate Education Committee, issued the following statements about President Donald Trump’s executive order to return education to the states.

Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, Chairman of the Senate Education Committee:

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate has passed legislation from Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after the Senate approved SB 1027, placing multiple restrictions on the public’s ability to use initiative petitions to change state law.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today received passage of Senate Bill 640 on the Senate Floor.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has approved 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate today advanced legislation to enhance literacy education and ensure future educators receive training in the science of reading.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House and Senate passed a concurrent resolution today honoring and thanking firefighters and first responders who have been and continue to fight widespread wildfires across the state.

High winds, low humidity and ongoing drought conditions brought high fire chances last week and those conditions continue into this week.