Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Legislative Evaluation and Development (LEAD) Committee held its first meeting Wednesday. The committee was formed through Senate Bill 1447, authored by Edmond Republicans Sen. Kristen Thompson and Rep. Mike Osburn in the 2024 legislative session. The inaugural meeting was hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, where members were briefed on upcoming agency projects.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A new legislative oversight committee examining economic development proposals held its first meeting on Wednesday. Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, was one of 10 lawmakers appointed to serve on the new bipartisan, bicameral Legislative Evaluation and Development (LEAD) Committee.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Council of State Governments has announced that Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, has been chosen to participate in the 2024 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship. Bringing together 49 individuals representing 34 states and U.S.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has announced his strong opposition to the proposed hydroelectric power plant along the Kiamichi River in Pushmataha County.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A ceremonial bill signing was held at the Capitol on Wednesday for legislation honoring Sgt. Meagan Burke, an Oklahoma City police officer killed in the line of duty. Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, was principal Senate author of the legislation naming a bridge in southwest Oklahoma City in her memory. Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City was principal House author.

OKLAHOMA CITY- House Bill 1795, the Sergeant CJ Nelson Legacy Act, was signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt Wednesday. Sen. Kristen Thompson served as the Senate author of the measure, named in honor of Edmond’s first officer lost in the line of duty.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1200 by Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, was ceremonially signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt Wednesday. The measure provides that the State of Oklahoma shall adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST) upon approval of federal legislation to allow states to choose whether or not they change their clocks twice a year.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren issued a statement Wednesday saying the State Board of Education has continued to ignore state law allowing her to observe executive sessions and questioning whether the superintendent and board members also violated open meetings law.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today issued the following statement after participating in a ceremonial bill signing at the Oklahoma Capitol with Governor Kevin Stitt. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, received a perfect score on the 2024 Oklahoma Conservative Index. The annual rating by The Oklahoma Constitution evaluates lawmakers' votes on key conservative measures.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation authored by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to increase pay for election day poll workers took effect July 1, 2024. Senate Bill 290 increased election inspector pay from $110 to $225, and doubled pay for election clerks and judges, from $100 to $200.

MILWAUKEE, WIS. – Senator Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, this evening issued the following statement while in attendance at the Republican National Convention (RNC), after President Donald Trump and his Vice Presidential pick, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, accepted their official nominations by the Republican Party for the upcoming presidential election. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren said legislation that took effect July 1 doubling precinct official pay will not only help address poll worker shortages seen in recent years, but also points to the positive impact of bipartisan efforts to address pressing issues facing the state. Boren was a co-author to her colleague Sen. Warren Hamilton’s Senate Bill 290, which was approved during the 2023 legislative session.

OKLAHOMA CITY — On Saturday, a 20-year-old shooter attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, wounding his ear, killing one man, and injuring two more. Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, released the following statement condemning the attack and encouraging citizens to follow Trump’s exhortation immediately after being shot to “fight” for our principles.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, released the following statement after the Senate adopted SR 1XXXX Monday. The resolution condemns political violence and recognizes the victims who were killed and injured when a shooting occurred at President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Julia Kirt, Senate Democratic Leader-elect, extended congratulations Monday to Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, after he was named President Pro Tempore Designee by the Republican Caucus.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today congratulated Senator Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, on being named Senate Pro Tem designee after the Senate Republican Caucus voted on his nomination.

Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Monday, July 15.

Resolution presented during special session in reaction to assassination attempt over the weekend

OKLAHOMA CITY – During a special session today, the Oklahoma Senate presented and passed a resolution condemning acts of political violence.

The resolution honored the innocent victims and President Donald Trump after he sustained injuries during an assassination attempt at his rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, issued the following statement after Monday’s Senate passage in special session of a resolution condemning acts of political violence.