Sen. Kirt’s bill to support affordable housing construction heads to floor

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has won approval in two committees for legislation to help communities with water infrastructure for housing development. Senate Bill 1332 creates THRIVE: the Targeted Housing and Responsible Infrastructure for Vital Economies Program. The legislation gained approval by the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday, after prior approval in the Economic Development, Workforce, and Tourism Commi

Nice receives double honors for public service, leadership

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, has been honored by two organizations for her public service and leadership in government.

Senator Standridge Advances Property Rights Bill

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Judiciary Committee has passed legislation from Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, that would make property owners aware of their rights and the value of their land ahead of eminent domain proceedings.

Deevers’ High Dosage Tutoring Bill Passes Education Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 1366 on Tuesday. The bill, authored by Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, would establish a statewide high-dosage tutoring program to serve students in grades K-8 who are falling behind.

Sen. Mann wins committee approval for bill expanding Open Meeting Act

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, has won the approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee for legislation to ensure public voices can be heard before public bodies vote on agenda items. Senate Bill 1420 was approved on Tuesday.

Reinhardt Bill Enhancing Transparency on School Meal Program Opt-Outs Advances Committee Unanimously

OKLAHOMA CITY — Today, Senate Bill 1895, authored by Senator Aaron Reinhardt R-District 37, received unanimous approval (10-0) from the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee, advancing to the next stage of the legislative process.

Senator Deevers Issues Statement on Tragic School Bus Collision Near Medicine Park

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, released the following statement Tuesday regarding the tragic collision involving a school bus and a semi-truck on I-44 near Medicine Park.

Bill increasing access to mental health care clears Health and Human Services Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt was backed by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Monday. Senate Bill 1836 will help Oklahomans maintain good mental health and prevent crises.

Bullard Bill to Make ‘Grooming’ a Felony Crime Awaits Senate Floor Vote

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, recently advanced legislation to make “grooming” a felony crime in Oklahoma.

Senate Education Committee Passes Bullard’s Teachers’ Bill of Rights

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, has advanced legislation that would create a Teachers’ Bill of Rights to enshrine classroom protections for all Oklahoma educators.

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