OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Retirement and Government Resources Committee on Tuesday passed legislation that would allow Oklahoma to establish a transactional gold and silver depository.

Sen. David Bullard advanced House Bill 1197, which would allow the state treasurer to establish a local, transactional depository whereby Oklahomans could spend their gold and silver like money through a debit card system.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, received unanimous approval from the Senate Education Committee for House Bill 1484 Tuesday, legislation aimed at expanding fentanyl awareness and prevention education in Oklahoma schools.

OKLAHOMA CITY – In a solemn joint session of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate on Monday, state lawmakers gathered to mark the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, honoring the 168 lives lost and recognizing the strength and resilience that emerged in the wake of the tragedy.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, on Thursday, honored an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper for rescuing an eight-year-old boy who was believed to be a victim of human trafficking.

In front of the full Senate, Murdock recognized Trooper Cody Creswell for going above and beyond the call of duty to reunite the young boy with his family. Creswell was named an OHP Trooper of the Year for 2024 for his actions.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, successfully secured unanimous committee passage of legislation that reinforces property owners' control over their land, even in cases involving easements.

This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 1060, which allows property owners to relocate an easement on their grounds at their own expense by pursuing civil action. HB 1060 does not apply to utility easements.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Avery Frix was sworn into the Oklahoma Senate during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday. The Senate’s Chief Presiding Officer, Sen. Brent Howard, presided over the ceremony, and Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice M. John Kane IV administered the oath of office.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Aaron Reinhardt was sworn into the Oklahoma Senate during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday. The Senate’s Chief Presiding Officer, Sen. Brent Howard, presided over the ceremony, and Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice M.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Spencer Kern was sworn into the Oklahoma Senate during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday. The Senate’s Chief Presiding Officer, Sen. Brent Howard, presided over the ceremony, and Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice M. John Kane IV administered the oath of office.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Brian Guthrie was sworn into the Oklahoma Senate during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday. The Senate’s Chief Presiding Officer, Sen. Brent Howard, presided over the ceremony, and Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice M. John Kane IV administered the oath of office.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Kendal Sacchieri was sworn into the Oklahoma Senate during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday. The Senate’s Chief Presiding Officer, Sen. Brent Howard, presided over the ceremony, and Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice M.