Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 2159 today to designate wheat as the State Crop of the State of Oklahoma. Having now cleared both chambers with unanimous support, the bill now advances to the governor’s desk for final review.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, issued the following statement after severe weather and likely tornadic storms on Tuesday damaged homes and businesses in Atoka and Pushmataha counties.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate today passed legislation from Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, to crack down on fraud and identity theft by imposing harsher penalties for these crimes.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate today unanimously passed legislation from Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, to protect Oklahomans from higher utility costs as a result of the growing number of data centers across the state. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, issued the following statement on the passing of former Oklahoma State Regent and

OKLAHOMA CITY - Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today secured final Senate passage of House Bill 3151, legislation to increase the minimum number of school days for all public school districts, sending the measure to the governor’s desk for consideration.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, issued the following statement after a damaging tornado hit Enid Thursday evening, causing widespread destruction and numerous injuries. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate and House Democrats continue inviting the public to their Capitol Conversations series this coming Monday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m., in room 535 of the state Capitol. Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt said people of all ages and political interests are welcome to attend.

PONCA CITY – In the wake of recent severe weather in Ponca City, Newkirk, Braman and other parts of northern Oklahoma, Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, is urging residents to be wary of roofing contractors knocking on doors across Senate District 10.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, commended the governor’s approval of House Bill 1411, which establishes the True Grit Trail in eastern Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, secured unanimous approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee for House Bill 4227. The measure provides that any settlement agreement that conceals the details relating to a claim of child sexual abuse or child sexual exploitation is void and unenforceable. The provisions of HB 4227 maintain confidentiality for victims’ identifying information.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, commended the Senate Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee for voting today to confirm the nomination of Jerrod Lundry of Haworth to serve on the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission.

OKLAHOMA CITY –Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1778 into law, strengthening Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act and making historic investments to help ensure every student can read by the end of third grade.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate and House today adopted resolutions recognizing the vital contributions of local linemen for their work maintaining Oklahoma’s power grid 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell announced today that they will move forward with a new version of a bill to legalize sports betting after securing support from key stakeholders.

After years of negotiations, the Ponca City Republicans said this new legislation that supports public education and economic growth has support from the Oklahoma City Thunder, a supermajority of the tribes that are members of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association and the state’s leading public universities.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator George Burns and Senator Warren Hamilton offered condolences to the family of LeFlore County Sheriff's Deputy Thomas "Walker" LeMay, who was killed in the line of duty Sunday.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, presented a legislative Citation of Honor recognizing Dr. Jay Craig for a lifetime of extraordinary service to his country, his community and the State of Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, on Monday advanced legislation to better protect Oklahoma children at summer camps in the event of unprecedented severe weather.

PONCA CITY – Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, issued the following statement today in response to severe storms that caused damage across the Ponca City area overnight.