OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure authored by Sen. Micheal Bergstrom that regulates self-driving cars in the state was signed by Governor Stitt this week. 

Senate Bill 365 creates the Oklahoma Driving Automation System Uniformity Act. The measure preempts local laws and asserts that only the state may enact laws or regulations regarding the use of motor vehicles equipped with driving automation systems in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY –   State Sen. Micheal Bergstrom is commending the Senate’s approval of Ann Neal’s reappointment to the Oklahoma Arts Council. Neal will serve a three-year term ending July 1, 2022.

“It is an honor and a pleasure to carry Ann Neal's nomination to the Oklahoma Arts Council for the Governor,” said Bergstrom, R-Adair.  “The governor clearly sees the legacy of her years of service in Arts and Humanities and wants to continue to bring her expertise to the state level.  Ann will continue to be a great ambassador for northeastern Oklahoma on the state Arts Council."

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure authored by State Sen. Micheal Bergstrom aimed at stronger consumer protections in regards to meat labeling was recently signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A bill to stop county sheriffs from being charged to house inmates before they can be transferred into the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) was signed by the governor this week.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Edmond Day is scheduled to be held at the state Capitol on Tuesday, April 30th from 10am to 3pm, according to State Sen. Adam Pugh.

Pugh, who was elected in 2016 to represent the Edmond district, said it’s been a pleasure to plan the event with the help of the Edmond Chamber of Commerce.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – State Senator Micheal Bergstrom attended the Oklahoma National Guard Legislative reception on Tuesday, April 9th at the 45th Infantry Division Museum in Oklahoma City.  The informal reception highlighted the homeland defense and disaster relief response capabilities of the Oklahoma National Guard, and featured equipment and weapon displays, museum tours and the opportunity to visit with Oklahoman National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.  The evening reception followed the 29th annual joint legislative session to recognize the Oklahoma National Guard and the 45th Infantry Thun read more.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – State Senator Micheal Bergstrom and his legislative colleagues convened on Tuesday morning for a joint session in the House Chamber to celebrate and recognize the Oklahoma National Guard and the 45th Infantry Thunderbird Division.   Speaking at the ceremony was Gov. Stitt and Maj. General Michael C. Thompson, adjutant general.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation failed 24-18 Tuesday that would fairly compensate state employees for lost annual leave they are not able to use.  House Bill 1953, by Sen. Ron Sharp and Rep. Dustin Roberts, seeks to allow state agencies to voluntarily buy up to 200 hours of an employee’s unused annual leave as long as the employee maintains at least 120 hours after payment.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation failed 24-18 Tuesday that would fairly compensate state employees for lost annual leave they are not able to use.  House Bill 1953, by Sen. Ron Sharp and Rep. Dustin Roberts, seeks to allow state agencies to voluntarily buy up to 200 hours of an employee’s unused annual leave as long as the employee maintains at least 120 hours after payment.