OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democrats issued the following statements after the full Senate approved a bill promoting censorship in school libraries.

OKLAHOMA CITY- The full Senate has given approval to a measure to make it easier for Oklahomans to access information and services for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Senate Bill 1428, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed legislation from Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, that modifies an established tax incentive program that has been proven to attract key industries and businesses to the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has won Senate approval for legislation to improve voter access in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1362 would add Saturdays to every early voting period before elections.  

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday overwhelmingly passed legislation from Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, that aims to break the cycle of abuse caused by domestic violence.

Coleman passed Senate Bill 1238 42 to 3 to increase penalties for domestic abuse in the presence of a child by making the first offense a felony crime. Currently, the first instance of this crime is a misdemeanor offense. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, won 24-0 passage in the full Appropriations Committee for Senate Bill 1290, creating the 211 Hotline Revolving Fund, taking the first step toward restoring critical funding to 211 Oklahoma, a hotline available to Oklahomans in need of assistance with bills, rent, food, transportation, healthcare, and more.

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Regina Goodwin issued the following comments after walking through areas with Mayor Monroe Nichols in Senate District 11 in north Tulsa that were impacted by Friday night’s storm.

BURLINGTON, OKLA— Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, released the following statement after severe storms moved through western and northwestern Oklahoma late Thursday night, causing damage across the region and loss of life in Major County.

BEGGS, OKLA. — Senator Bryan Logan, R-Paden, released the following statement after severe storms moved through eastern Oklahoma late Friday night, causing damage and loss of life in Okmulgee County and surrounding communities.