OKLAHOMA CITY – In the wake of recent harassment and disruptions at places of worship across the country, Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, announced today that his legislation to protect religious worship services will be heard on the Senate floor during the first week of the upcoming legislative session.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks issued the following statement in reaction to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to utilize a southwest Oklahoma City warehouse as a detention center.

OKLAHOMA CITY – In an effort to return local control to Oklahoma schools, Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, recently filed legislation to repeal the state’s minimum salary schedule for teachers.

Senate Bill 1864 would eliminate the state’s set minimum teacher salary schedule, which sets a floor for compensation based on a teacher’s years in the classroom.

OKLAHOMA CITY- On Friday, Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, announced the introduction of a slate of five America First immigration bills aimed at curbing illegal immigration and protecting Oklahoma workers from visa program abuses.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, has filed legislation to restore balanced instruction in Oklahoma classrooms and promote critical-thinking skills by ensuring students are not subjected to one government-mandated ideology about the origins of life.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has filed a slate of legislation for the 2026 legislative session to strengthen protections for Oklahomans, underscoring his commitment to defending Oklahoma values and constitutional rights, and protecting the state’s most vulnerable citizens.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has filed a slate of bills to increase available affordable housing in the state. Oklahoma is 77,000 housing units short statewide for current workforce, even without increases in population. Almost a third of Oklahomans are cost-burdened when trying to pay for renting or owning a home, which holds back economic growth.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator George Burns, R-Pollard, filed legislation Thursday to update Oklahoma’s groundwater permitting process by requiring applicants to provide basic identity verification when seeking a permit to use groundwater.

The bill would require individuals applying for a groundwater permit to submit documentation showing a valid, unexpired Oklahoma driver license or a valid United States passport as part of the application process with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, filed legislation today that requires state agencies to use the historically accurate name of “Judea and Samaria” instead of the term “West Bank” in official government materials when referring to the region in the heart of Israel.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leaders of the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee today unveiled a comprehensive package of education initiatives introduced for the upcoming legislative session aimed at strengthening schools, supporting teachers and staff, equipping students for success and empowering parents.