OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has secured unanimous committee approval of Senate Bill 1733, legislation strengthening reporting requirements for allegations of sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual misconduct involving students.

Senate Bill 1733 strengthens mandatory reporting requirements by ensuring schools report any allegation of child sexual abuse to law enforcement within 24 hours. 

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Senate Public Safety Committee today unanimously approved legislation by Chairman Darrell Weaver to allow expert testimony in human trafficking cases.

OKLAHOMA CITY–Support for the total abolition of abortion reached historic levels Monday as hundreds of abolitionists gathered at the capitol for the annual Abolition Day rally.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, recently received the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Legislative Advocacy Award. Hamilton was selected for his consistent support of AFR Cooperative policies during the 2025 legislative session.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today secured committee approval for legislation aimed at clarifying who has the authority to issue burn bans in Oklahoma counties.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator McIntosh has introduced Senate Resolution 24 commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States and reaffirming the foundational principles expressed at the nation’s founding. The resolution complements statewide commemorative activities being organized by the Oklahoma Semiquincentennial Commission as Oklahoma prepares to mark America’s 250th birthday.

The Semiquincentennial will be observed nationwide on July 4, 2026, marking 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after Friday’s Board of Equalization’s certification for Fiscal Year 2027, showing there will be 4.5 percent less to appropriate compared to Fiscal Year 2026, in addition to the state facing federal cuts as well.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The chairman and vice chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee released the following statements regarding the state revenue figures certified Friday by the state Board of Equalization.

Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry:

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Tom Woods, R-Westville, issued the following statement Thursday after the State of Oklahoma finalized settlements totaling $25.5 million with Tyson Foods and Cargill, resolving two decades of litigation in Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, today secured passage of Senate Bill 1942, legislation aimed at preventing insurance companies from setting fees for dental services they do not cover.

If signed into law, the measure will restore greater pricing authority to dentists and limit insurers’ ability to dictate charges for procedures outside a patient’s coverage.