OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation by Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to prohibit marriage under the age of 18 in the State of Oklahoma. Senate Bill 504 eliminates current provisions in state law that allow 16- and 17-year-olds to marry with parental consent.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, has advanced legislation to temporarily freeze property taxes for Oklahomans displaced by the construction or expansion of turnpikes.

Senate Bill 2001 would freeze property taxes for three years for Oklahomans who must relocate because of a new turnpike. The freeze would take effect once a homeowner is settled into their new home, ensuring they don’t pay more in property taxes than they did at their previous residence.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has advanced Senate Bill 1833, legislation aimed at strengthening the integrity of Oklahoma’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by promoting healthier food purchases and reducing waste, fraud and abuse.

OKLAHOMA CITY – With bipartisan approval from the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee, legislation to encourage and promote more local farming throughout the state, including urban areas, is now headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 2061 by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1317, modifying the definition of a career teacher, was unanimously approved Tuesday in the Senate Education Committee. The bill, by Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, updates language to recognize the mobility of teachers who may need to change school districts over the course of their career.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to increase the availability of housing in Oklahoma has cleared its first legislative hurdle. Senate Bill 1393, by Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, creates the Revitalizing Empty Structures Through Ownership, Renovation, and Enterprise (RESTORE) Program. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, has advanced legislation to ease the transition for Oklahoma’s foster children as they move placements.

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Monday unanimously passed Senate Bill 1377, which would require the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to provide a duffel bag to foster children who lack luggage for their personal belongings.

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee approved Senate Bill 2108 on Monday. The bill, authored by Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, would repeal burdensome licensing requirements related to the hunting of feral hogs, streamlining and simplifying the process.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Logan, R-District 8, is commending the passage of Senate Bill 743, a measure addressing the intentional disruption of religious worship services. The freshman lawmaker and pastor issued the following statement:

"Look, I have widows and families in my congregation. I’ve got folks who come to church looking for peace, not confrontation. As a pastor, I take seriously the responsibility to make sure people can worship without fear — in my church and anywhere else across our state.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Sen.