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February 14, 2024 | 12:04pm

Burns Introduces Bill to Increase Oversight of State Parks

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 1275 to safeguard the future of state parks across the state.

February 13, 2024 | 03:36pm

Burns Introduces Bill to Ensure Compliance in Agricultural Land Leasing

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 1953, a measure aimed at ensuring compliance with Oklahoma law regarding the leasing of agricultural land by aliens.

February 13, 2024 | 03:08pm

Sen. Hicks wins committee approval for legislation putting financial interests of patients first in Rx pricing

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks has received approval from the Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee for Senate Bill 1581, requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to make patients and their insurance companies the top consideration when negotiating prescription drug plans.

February 13, 2024 | 01:07pm

Senate unanimously approves Stanley’s bill removing deadline to qualify for veterans sales tax exemption

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1215 was unanimously approved by the Senate Tuesday. The measure, authored by Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, removes the deadline for 100% disabled veterans to submit their information to the Oklahoma Veterans Registry in order to receive a sales tax exemption.

February 13, 2024 | 09:54am

With New Inflation Report, Pro Tem Treat Doubles Down on Grocery Tax Cut

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, highlighted the January report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released today showing food prices rose nearly 4% over the last year.

February 13, 2024 | 09:21am

Burns Introduces Bills to Enhance Safety and Accessibility for All-Terrain Vehicles

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced SB 1537, a bill aimed at enhancing safety measures and accessibility for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts across the state.

February 12, 2024 | 04:22pm

Burns Introduces Bill to Create Rural Hospital Replacement Grant Program

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, introduced a measure aimed at addressing healthcare needs in rural communities.

February 12, 2024 | 03:30pm

Pro Tem Treat Announces Sen. McCortney as Pro Tem Designee

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today announced the Senate Republican Caucus convened and voted for Sen. Greg McCortney, R-Ada, to be the Pro Tem Designee after Pro Tem Treat terms out of office in November of this year.

Pro Tem Treat was elected in a special election in 2011 to represent District 47. He has been the leader of the Senate since 2019 and was re-elected Senate President Pro Tem in 2021 and 2023.

February 12, 2024 | 10:56am

Burns Introduces Bill to Protect Firearm Suppressors Manufactured in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 1551, a measure aimed at safeguarding firearm suppressors manufactured within the state from federal regulations.

February 9, 2024 | 10:33am

Senator Weaver's Bill to Combat Fentanyl Manufacturing Unanimously Passes Senate Public Safety Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Darrell Weaver's proposed legislation, Senate Bill 1280, aimed at addressing the alarming rise in fentanyl-related incidents, took a significant stride forward yesterday as it passed unanimously from the Senate Public Safety Committee.

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