The Senate has now joined the House in approving a compromise measure for displaying the Confederate flag at the new State History Center, rather than the State Capitol south flag plaza.
Senate author Angela Monson said House Bill 00 was overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday.
Its been about years since this debate began a debate that at times has been very emotional and divisive. I believe HB 00 presents a sensible and appropriate compromise, explained Senator Monson, DOKC. read more.

State Senator Glenn Coffee has won approval from the governor on a bill aimed at unsolicited commercial Emails, also known as spam. Senate Bill 0 was signed into law by Governor Brad Henry on Tuesday.
This is really a consumer protection measure. The Internet has created a new way of staying in touch and sharing important information. Unfortunately, having your inbox filled with dozens of unwanted sales ads has turned this convenience into a headache for many users, explained Senator Coffee, ROKC. read more.

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Senate Republican Leader James A. WIlliamson, flanked by other Republican legislative leaders, answers questions about tort reform
Republicans Offer Minimum Standards read more.

Senator Keith Leftwich, author of Senate Bill 3, cleared the final legislative hurdle today. The Democrat from South Oklahoma City enabled final passage of the bill on the Senate floor. The bill will change the date of the Presidential Primary to the first Tuesday in February and is now on its way to the Governors desk for his approval. By making the primary election date so early in the game, SB 3 will place Oklahoma at the forefront of the Presidential Primary and will also draw candidates to campaign in our state, said Senator Leftwich. read more.

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Senate President Pro Tempore
Cal Hobson
Senator Hobson Comments on Investigative Audit read more.

A bill to protect money Oklahomans put aside for their childrens education is now law, after Governor Brad Henry approved Senate Bill 32 by Senator Mike Morgan, DStillwater and Representative Debbie Blackburn, DOKC on Tuesday.
Senator Morgan explained that without SB 32, if an individual were sued and a court handed down a judgment against them, funds set aside in an Oklahoma College Savings plan could have been seized to help pay that judgment. read more.

For years, raffles have been a tried and true fundraiser for many nonprofit organizations throughout Oklahoma. However, under current law, its illegal. But that could be changing now that the State Senate has given final approval to SB 3.
The bill, which was written by Senator Frank Shurden, DHenryetta, and coauthored by Senator Johnnie Crutchfield, DArdmore, and Representative Don Armes, RFaxon, would make charitable raffles legal in Oklahoma. read more.

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LR Rep. Tad Jones, Sen. Mike Johnson, Senate Republican Leader James A. Williamson and Rep. Susan Winchester talk about education funding levels for FY 0
Public Education Funding Increasing by read more.

State Senator Daisy Lawler says a bill aimed at teaching inmates to read is headed for the House of Representatives. Thats after Senate Bill cleared the full Senate last week. Senator Lawler said the program could give inmates the skills they need to stay out of prison once their time is served. Study after study shows us the same thing theres a link between crime and illiteracy. Here in Oklahoma, 0 percent of all inmates read at or below the th grade level. The research says if a person cant read, theyre much more likely to wind up either on welfare or in prison, explained Lawler. read more.

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