Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has won full Appropriations Committee approval for her bill rewarding the use of gun safes and other firearm safety devices. Senate Bill 50 provides a state sales tax exemption when a gun owner purchases such equipment. The measure was approved by the committee on Wednesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Retirement and Government Resources Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 432. The measure by Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, increases pension benefits for volunteer firefighters who retire after the effective date of the act.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday approved legislation to prohibit teachers and other school personnel from using corporal punishment on students with disabilities.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, today advanced several education priority measures in the Senate Education Committee.

The policies were part of Senator Pugh’s education agenda and aim to improve school accreditation and due process for districts and educators. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, Senate Bill 513, authored by Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, successfully passed out of the Public Safety Committee. SB 513 aims to protect the constitutional right to religious freedom during declared states of emergency.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Education Committee has unanimously approved legislation expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard. Senate Bill 31, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, has filed Senate Bill 701 to enhance educational opportunities for student

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, has secured committee approval for four key measures.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation to help Oklahoma families keep more money in their pockets ahead of the new school year cleared its first hurdle Monday as Senate Bill 231, authored by Sen. Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Revenue and Taxation with an 11-0 vote.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Two measures authored by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, were unanimously approved by Senate Committees.

The Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 96 Monday. The measure requires cell-cultured meats or insect-protein food products to be labeled as such.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma stands at a critical juncture in the fight against antisemitism, and two groundbreaking bills by Senator Kristen Thompson have successfully passed Senate committees, marking a decisive step forward in confronting hate on college campuses.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Brian Guthrie, R-Bixby, received committee approval for four key pieces of legislation this week. With the passage of Senate Bills 1092, 653, 547, and 945, the freshman lawmaker has now advanced a total of six bills through Senate Committees.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren issued the following statement following the passing of former Governor, State Representative, U.S. Senator and President of the University of Oklahoma, David L. Boren.

Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton held a press conference at 1:30 p.m. on February 20, 2025.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, won unanimous, bipartisan support from the Senate Retirement and Government Resources Committee for legislation to help storm trackers travel Oklahoma roads and highways more safely during severe weather.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, has won unanimous approval from the Senate Education Committee for legislation aimed at better identifying and helping children with dyslexia, a learning disorder that can hinder a child’s ability to read.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson, has secured approval from the Senate Public Safety Committee for Senate Bill 636. The measure prohibits any state entity or political subdivision from using public funding to distribute any pamphlet or kit that opposes the rights granted by the 2nd Amendment.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 79 Wednesday. The measure by Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, creates the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act, which authorizes a court to order abduction prevention measures in a child custody proceeding if the court finds that the evidence establishes a credible risk of abduction of the child.