Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has won committee approval for her bill expanding access to federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved four tort reform measures aimed at strengthening legal protections for businesses and ensuring fairness in civil litigation.

The bills, authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Senate Judiciary Chairman Sen. Brent Howard, R-Altus, now move to the full Senate for consideration.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Recently, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library became available to children in Wagoner County. This early childhood literacy program has been made available through a partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and Broken Arrow Neighbors.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Retirement and Government Resources Committee approved Senate Bill 97 Tuesday to codify Executive Order 2023-30 and prohibit state agencies from entering into or renewing contracts with lobbyists. The measure, by Sen. Kendal Sacchieri, R-Blanchard, also prohibits state agencies from hiring a legislative liaison without prior written approval from the cabinet secretary who oversees the agency.   

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Retirement and Government Resources Committee gave approval Tuesday to Senate Bill 997, which creates the Procurement Protection Act. The measure by Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, prohibits state-owned enterprises of foreign adversaries, companies domiciled within foreign adversaries, and federally banned corporations from bidding on state or municipal contracts.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, on Tuesday said the Office of Management and Enterprise Services lied about the cost of his bill to streamline government by having state agencies provide information technology services in-house.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Brian Guthrie, R-Bixby, has secured committee approval for Senate Bills 20 and 944, marking the first bills advanced by the freshman lawmaker.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoman City, made the following comments Tuesday after the governor appointed three new members to the Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE).

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks has won unanimous approval from the Senate’s Retirement and Government Resources Committee for legislation to encourage greater use of American-made products, including iron, steel, and aluminum.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after the governor named three new members to the Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE).

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday passed legislation to eliminate distractions in the classroom by prohibiting students from using their cellphones during the school day.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today advanced legislation that would add discharging a firearm at or into a dwelling or building used for public or business purposes to the state’s list of 85% crimes.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has won committee approval for her bill incentivizing the use of firearm safety devices. Senate Bill 50 would provide a state sales tax exemption to encourage more Oklahomans to take advantage of such equipment. The measure was approved by the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee on Monday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 365, a measure that expands the authority of the State Board of Education to regulate the certification process for head coaches in Oklahoma’s public schools.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced legislation to transfer the management and operation of Hugo Lake Park to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. Senate Bill 121 proposes transferring all properties currently held for Hugo Lake Park to the department by January 1, 2026.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 123 to revise provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act regarding the use of ammunition.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed Senate Bill 124, a measure designed to exempt Oklahoma-made firearm suppressors and their basic materials from federal laws and regulations.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, spoke at the 2025 Abolition Day rally held at the State Capitol Tuesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, released the following statement Wednesday following the resignation of Oklahoma State University’s 19^th President, Dr. Kayse Shrum.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today released the following statement after the resignation of Oklahoma State University President Dr. Kayse Shrum.