Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Business and Insurance Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced legislation from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, to recruit more people into the plumbing industry and make it easier for individuals to get licensed in the field.

OKLAHOMA CITY – As Chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, today successfully amended a colleague’s bill to revive legislation that could permanently ban the land application of sewage sludge and biosolids on farms and ranches.

Green worked with Sen. Jack Stewart, R-Yukon, to amend a House bill that would create the Oklahoma Biosolids Land Application Research Pilot Program at Oklahoma State University.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, co-chair of the Legislative Diabetes Caucus, invites Oklahomans living with diabetes, their families, and all who are concerned about this disease to come to the state Capitol on Tuesday, April 14 for Diabetes Awareness Day.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, has been named Legislator of the Year by Oklahoma Care for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of Oklahoma’s most vulnerable children.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Tom Woods, R-Westville, issued the following statement after a federal judge declined to approve proposed settlement agreements between the State of Oklahoma and poultry companies following two decades of litigation in Oklahoma v. Tyson.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, issued the following statement after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday claimed the life of a member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol from Logan County, as well as two civilians.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, released the following statement after the principal at Pauls Valley High School was injured during a shooting at the school.

“I’m relieved that Principal Kirk Moore is in stable condition and recovering after the shooting at Pauls Valley High School yesterday. It’s truly a miracle that his injuries were not more severe. I’m grateful for the quick response from local law enforcement and first responders who got the situation under control.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Kendal Sacchieri, R-Blanchard, recognized the lives and service of Goldsby Fire Department volunteer firefighter Todd Pendleton and Fire Administrator Bryan Jenkins, who were honored on the Senate floor following their tragic loss in the line of duty.

Pendleton, 62, and Jenkins, 64, lost their lives on March 20, 2026, while responding to a structure fire in McClain County when their tanker truck overturned.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, is advancing House Bill 3831, a measure to formally establish Oklahoma Task Force 1 as the state’s official urban search and rescue team, ensuring long-term support and readiness as the legislation now moves to the next stage of the legislative process.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, released the following statements after the state budget bill for Fiscal Year 2027 passed off the Senate floor today. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after the Senate approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget bill.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) and Oklahoma Legislature leaders today announced the formation of the bipartisan RUSO Caucus, a new legislative caucus comprised of lawmakers who are alumni of RUSO institutions or who support the RUSO system’s mission to prepare students to lead Oklahoma into the future.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, issued the following statements after voting no on proposed constitutional amendments on Monday morning’s Senate Rules Committee agenda.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, legislative leaders in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Oklahoma Senate, along with the Governor, announced they have reached an agreement on the state budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The agreement marks the earliest a comprehensive budget deal has been reached in recent state history.

The FY27 budget prioritizes fiscal discipline while making strategic investments in critical areas of state government.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt and Assistant Leader Carri Hicks released the following remarks after Senate Republicans announced their budget agreement at the Capitol on Wednesday.  

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, was recently presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education during the annual Higher Education Day at the State Capitol. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – With no public meetings to discuss plans for the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, GOP leaders have reversed course on a two-year effort to promote transparency in the state budget process and reverted to meeting behind closed doors. Senate and House Democratic leaders said the secretive negotiations are leaving Oklahomans with no opportunity to speak out about how the budget will impact their lives.

Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton was unanimously elected as pro tem-designate for the 61st Legislature

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed legislation from Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, to financially penalize pharmacy benefit managers that undercut reimbursement rates for local pharmacies.