Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has advanced Senate Bill 1833, legislation aimed at strengthening the integrity of Oklahoma’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by promoting healthier food purchases and reducing waste, fraud and abuse.

OKLAHOMA CITY – With bipartisan approval from the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee, legislation to encourage and promote more local farming throughout the state, including urban areas, is now headed to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 2061 by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1317, modifying the definition of a career teacher, was unanimously approved Tuesday in the Senate Education Committee. The bill, by Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, updates language to recognize the mobility of teachers who may need to change school districts over the course of their career.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to increase the availability of housing in Oklahoma has cleared its first legislative hurdle. Senate Bill 1393, by Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, creates the Revitalizing Empty Structures Through Ownership, Renovation, and Enterprise (RESTORE) Program. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, has advanced legislation to ease the transition for Oklahoma’s foster children as they move placements.

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Monday unanimously passed Senate Bill 1377, which would require the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to provide a duffel bag to foster children who lack luggage for their personal belongings.

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee approved Senate Bill 2108 on Monday. The bill, authored by Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, would repeal burdensome licensing requirements related to the hunting of feral hogs, streamlining and simplifying the process.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Logan, R-District 8, is commending the passage of Senate Bill 743, a measure addressing the intentional disruption of religious worship services. The freshman lawmaker and pastor issued the following statement:

"Look, I have widows and families in my congregation. I’ve got folks who come to church looking for peace, not confrontation. As a pastor, I take seriously the responsibility to make sure people can worship without fear — in my church and anywhere else across our state.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, and Sen.

"Yesterday afternoon in Okmulgee County, two of our sheriffs’ deputies were shot while responding to a disturbance and were injured in the line of duty. Both deputies have been treated at a local hospital and are reported to be in stable condition, and a suspect is in custody.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Senate advanced Senate Bill 743, legislation authored by Sen. Todd Gollihare to strengthen and clarify protections for religious worship services in response to coordinated activist disruptions targeting congregations.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Bryan Logan, R-District 8, successfully advanced his first two pieces of legislation today, with both measures passing Senate committee hearings.

Senate Bill 1980 passed the Senate Public Safety Committee, and Senate Bill 1948 passed the Senate Local & County Government Committee, marking an early legislative milestone for the freshman senator.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, has introduced legislation to put an end to the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association's unchecked authority over students’ ability to participate in school sports.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued a statement following the governor’s final State of the State address and commenting on the beginning of the 2026 legislative session. 

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, has filed legislation to address Oklahoma’s teacher shortage by creating more pathways for students to pursue education careers earlier in their schooling.

Standridge’s Senate Bill 1893 would create the Teacher Shortage Reduction Act, a new initiative to identify high school students who show an early interest in education and help guide them toward becoming certified teachers or working in classroom support roles. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, today criticized recent actions by State Senator Shane Jett, saying his actions and recent statements undermine the goals of the Senate Republican Caucus and hinder productive governance.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, announced today that he would be withdrawing Senate Bill 1774 from consideration for the 2026 Legislative Session.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Democratic Senate and House Caucuses have announced a legislative slate called Oklahoma’s Commitment – a multi-year plan to improve reading skills for Oklahoma children, and support and retain highly-trained professional educators.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement honoring Bernice Shedrick, a Democrat from Stillwater, who served in the Senate from 1980 to 1996. She was 85 when she passed on Jan. 20, 2026.