OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given bipartisan approval for legislation modernizing Oklahoma’s eviction statutes. Democratic Leader Julia Kirt is the author of Senate Bill 128.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 1114. The measure by Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, submits to a vote of the people a constitutional amendment that provides a property tax credit on the homestead of an individual head of household who is at least 65 years of age and qualifies for the limitation on the growth of fair cash value.

OKLAHOMA CITY – In a decisive stand against human trafficking and illicit massage operations, the Oklahoma Senate has passed Senate Bill 644 by Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, reaffirming the right of cities and counties to regulate where and how massage businesses operate.

The bill passed with strong bipartisan support in a 43 to 3 vote.

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday voted 46-0 in favor of Senate Bill 445. The measure, by Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, raises the age of consent from 16 to 18.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has advanced Senate Bill 132, authored by Sen. George Burns, to address the growing number of shut-in gas wells across the state. The measure now heads to the House for consideration.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate today advanced two landmark measures authored by Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, aimed at protecting Jewish students and combatting antisemitism in schools and on college campuses.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday advanced legislation from Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, to prohibit new homeless shelters from being located within 3,000 feet of any school.

OKLAHOMA CITY – In a move to create a more predictable and accessible voting process, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today passed Senate Bill 652 off the Senate Floor.  

Senate Bill 652 is a measure aimed at increasing voter turnout through a more consistent and targeted election schedule.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements after the Senate approved two measures limiting free speech and providing inadequate protections for religious minorities.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, on Monday passed legislation to make it easier for Oklahomans to become plumbers, growing the number of workers in this critical trade.