Sen. Standridge touts successful 2021 session

OKLAHOMA CITY – As principal Senate author of 17 bills signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt, Sen. Rob Standridge said he’s extremely gratified by all he was able to accomplish during the 2021 legislative session.

“I’d like to express my thanks to the governor and colleagues for supporting my legislation, which deals with a range of subjects from public safety to government modernization, as well as legislation promoting personal freedoms,” said Standridge, R-Norman.  “It was an extremely productive session and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to achieve.”

Among Standridge’s bills signed into law from the 2021 session:

-SB 658, prohibiting schools from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and barring schools, including higher education institutions, from requiring students who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine to wear masks.

-SB 825, will require a vote of the people before local governments reduce law enforcement budgets if citizens had previously approved a tax increase to fund public safety.

-SJR 23, calls for an Article V Convention of States to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.  Possible amendments could be congressional term limits and a balanced budget requirement.

-SB 998, allowing the use of electronic titles and liens for vehicles, boats, trailers and farm equipment.

-SB 624, naming a section of U.S. 287 from Boise City to the Texas line for former President Donald J. Trump.

-HB 1674, giving civil and criminal liability protection to drivers who may unintentionally cause injury or death while fleeing a riot and imposing penalties for those who unlawfully obstruct streets or highways, blocking vehicles.

For more information, contact Sen. Rob Standridge at 405-521-5535 or email Rob.Standridge@oksenate.gov.

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