Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Blake Stephens, R-Tahlequah, joins Our Blood Institute (OBI) in encouraging healthy individuals over the age of 16 to donate blood at the Legislators for Life Blood Drive on May 1. The drive will be hosted on the second-floor rotunda of the State Capitol from 7:30 a.m.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Blake Stephens, R-Tahlequah, received Senate approval Wednesday for House Bill 2684, which establishes fines for those who endanger emergency workers by failing to slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles. The fine schedule is based on the structure of current state laws and penalties for exceeding the speed limit in a construction zone.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, received unanimous approval in the Senate Monday for a bill that establishes a notification system for missing persons that are not covered by Amber or Silver Alerts.

Senate Democrats held a press conference on April 27, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. 

Speakers included:

Sen. Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City

Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City

Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa

Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman

Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY— The full Senate approved House Bill 2746 Tuesday. The bill, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, received unanimous approval Wednesday for a bill aimed at regulating opioid substitution treatment programs. House Bill 2686 is named for Hannah McKenzie, who died of a methadone overdose in 2017.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, was joined by fellow legislators and other state officials to celebrate Micronesian Day at the Capitol Wednesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to provide some financial assistance to victims of domestic violence passed the Senate Tuesday and will next be considered by the governor. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given approval to a bill that would modernize Oklahoma’s 911 services. House Bill 1590 is named for Haiden Fleming, a 22-year-old Oklahoman who died after suffering a cardiac incident. Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, is the Senate principal author, Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darrell Weaver has won full Senate approval of a measure which, for the first time in Oklahoma, would address the demand side of human trafficking.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate approved House Bill 1368 Tuesday, which provides a tax credit to caregivers who provide many hours of unpaid care each year. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate passed legislation Tuesday to provide families more support when it comes to protecting the mental health of their children. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, issued the following statement Monday in response to Pottawatomie County being approved for federal disaster assistance.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, issued the following statement Monday, responding to McClain County being approved for federal disaster assistance.

Sen. Greg McCortney, Rep. Jon Echols, and Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready held a press conference to discuss misinformation from CVS Caremark.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, said he appreciates the support of Gov. Kevin Stitt after Senate Bill 913 was signed into law Thursday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, has won approval for two measures that call for amending the U.S. Constitution.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Shane Jett spent Thursday back in his district surveying the damage after a tornado struck his hometown of Shawnee and the nearby community of Bethel Acres.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:15 p.m.