OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape in certain situations.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks issued the following statement Tuesday announcing she would not carry forward an executive nomination to the State Board of Education and another to the Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board of Directors.

OKLAHOMA CITY- On Monday, Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, released the following statement after a meeting of the Senate Administrative Rules Committee which gave members an opportunity to challenge proposed permanent rules from any agency. Most of the rules that were under review were from the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, issued the following statement after the Senate Administrative Rules Committee held a hearing on Monday to provide more information about agency rules, including those passed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the Board of Education. Such rules can be approved by the Legislature or rejected. If the Legislature does not act, the governor can make that determination.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate General Government Committee approved House Bill 3623 Thursday. Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, is the Senate author of the measure that ensures state dollars are not used to employ undocumented immigrants. HB 3623 requires businesses contracting with the state to sign an affidavit stating they are in compliance with the state’s electronic verification laws.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Leaders and educators from the Senate and House Democratic Caucuses are calling on the Legislature to reject State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ rules before the 2024 legislative session ends.

Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, April 11 at 1:15 p.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, commented on his decision to cancel Wednesday’s Senate Appropriations Committee meeting.

OKLAHOMA CITY — With a legacy of dedicated service and significant legislative achievements, Senator Chris Kidd, R-Waurika, has announced his intention not to seek reelection and retire from the Oklahoma Senate in November, at the end of his current term.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, joined the American Heart Association, NFL Smart Heart Sports Coalition, and dozens of other organizations and individuals to advocate for the implementation of cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs) in all Oklahoma public schools.