OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has filed legislation aimed at incentivizing the use of firearm safety devices. Senate Bill 1476 would provide a state sales tax exemption to encourage more Oklahomans to take advantage of such equipment.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has one of the shortest eviction timelines in the United States, and the majority of those facing homelessness are families with children. Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, has filed legislation to give people more time to come up with rent money or find a new place to live.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Kristen Thompson, R–Edmond, has filed legislation that will create the Oklahoma Office of Economic Development, Growth and Expansion (OkEDGE) that aims to revolutionize and transform economic development and business retention in Oklahoma. 

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today commented on the conclusion of today's regular session that began in February.

The pro tem said the Senate Republican caucus was more united than ever before and built momentum going into the summer, which he hopes to carry into next year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed legislation creating a pilot program to allow Oklahoma public schools to create phone-free school sites.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Dusty Deevers is now officially on the job as State Senator for District 32.  The Elgin Republican was sworn in during a ceremony at the Capitol on Wednesday alongside friends, family and other supporters

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Jessica Garvin, R–Duncan, has filed legislation to increase the state penalty for carrying an illegal firearm onto school property. Senate Bill 1254 changes the already illegal infraction from a misdemeanor to a felony offense, increases the fine to $2,500 and allows

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, has filed legislation to attract military retirees from around the country to Oklahoma’s classrooms.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, have filed a resolution to affirm support of Israel and to condemn Hamas. The resolution can be considered by the Oklahoma Legislature when it convenes in February.