Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY — Landmark legislation by Sen. Aaron Reinhardt, R-Jenks, to strengthen Oklahoma’s response to human trafficking and expand support for survivors has advanced through both the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate advanced a measure by Senator Tom Woods, R-Westville, this week to declare emergency medical services provided by public entities as essential services for the purpose of qualifying for federal funding.

Senate Bill 206 provides that ambulance services provided by a municipality, county, ambulance service district, or other public entity shall be considered essential services.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislation by Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, to ensure the timely testing of sexual assault evidence kits has unanimously advanced through both the Senate Public Safety and Senate Appropriations Committees and is now eligible for consideration on the Senate floor.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has won approval in two committees for legislation to help communities with water infrastructure for housing development. Senate Bill 1332 creates THRIVE: the Targeted Housing and Responsible Infrastructure for Vital Economies Program. The legislation gained approval by the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday, after prior approval in the Economic Development, Workforce, and Tourism Commi

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, has been honored by two organizations for her public service and leadership in government.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Judiciary Committee has passed legislation from Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, that would make property owners aware of their rights and the value of their land ahead of eminent domain proceedings.

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 1366 on Tuesday. The bill, authored by Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, would establish a statewide high-dosage tutoring program to serve students in grades K-8 who are falling behind.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, has won the approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee for legislation to ensure public voices can be heard before public bodies vote on agenda items. Senate Bill 1420 was approved on Tuesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Today, Senate Bill 1895, authored by Senator Aaron Reinhardt R-District 37, received unanimous approval (10-0) from the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee, advancing to the next stage of the legislative process.

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, released the following statement Tuesday regarding the tragic collision involving a school bus and a semi-truck on I-44 near Medicine Park.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt was backed by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Monday. Senate Bill 1836 will help Oklahomans maintain good mental health and prevent crises.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, has advanced legislation that would create a Teachers’ Bill of Rights to enshrine classroom protections for all Oklahoma educators.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Business and Insurance Committee, led by Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, passed four bills on Thursday to crack down on unfair practices by pharmacy benefit managers and address inequities between PBMs and independent pharmacies.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Legislation designed to protect Oklahomans’ pocketbooks and access to their local pharmacies and ensure fair, transparent reimbursement standards advanced this week with strong bipartisan support, passing committee on a 10–0 vote.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has won unanimous passage in the Senate Education Committee for Senate Bill 1432, repealing the sunset date on the innovative pathways to teaching program, making the program permanent and no longer subject to regular legislative reauthorization.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1428, creating a new office in the State Department of Health to help Oklahomans more easily access information and services for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, has been approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 2159 to name wheat the official crop of the State of Oklahoma.