OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1239, authored by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, seeks to exempt Oklahomans who meet certain criteria from the provisions of the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks has filed legislation for the 2024 session to help address the unique challenges facing Oklahomans with rare diseases. Senate Bill 1772 would establish the Oklahoma Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) within the State Department of Health.

Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Monday, January 29, 2024.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R–Edmond, today released the following statement on reports of the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) attempting to clawback up to $50,000 in teacher bonuses.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed a concurrent resolution to support Gov. Greg Abbott and the state of Texas against the foreign invasion on the Southern border. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R – Oklahoma City, today announced the Oklahoma Senate will gavel into Monday’s special session and adjourn immediately following, taking no action. 

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, recently visited Ketchum Elementary School to present a citation to Braylin Rochell, a standout 5th-grade student, in recognition of his exceptional leadership. Braylin was selected as the Student of the Month and recently stood out during the school’s Veterans Day festivities.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, has filed Senate Bill 1xxx for the upcoming special session. This legislation outlines a strategic pathway to gradually eliminate the Oklahoma state income tax while protecting state revenue. Gov.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, introduced legislation aimed at increasing Oklahomans’ access to the state’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). Senate Bill 1857 increases the price of hunting licenses for nonresidents and decreases their bag limit.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, has authored Senate Bill 1326, adding domestic violence crimes to the state’s Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act. Brooks filed the measure at the urging of constituents.