Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate gave final approval Thursday for Senate Bill 290, which increases pay for election day poll workers. The bill is by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

OKLAHOMA CITY –Appropriations Chair Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, has won Senate approval for Senate Bill 11X, restoring powers to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission, including the ability to hire and fire the agency’s executive director and restoring oversight of contracts and financial expenditures.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved Senate Bill 16X during special session Wednesday to provide six weeks of paid maternity leave for Oklahoma’s full-time state employees following the birth or adoption of a child. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democrats issued the following statements Tuesday regarding the GOP’s budget proposal.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation to improve the safety and security of Oklahoma’s public and private school districts, and CareerTechs was unanimously approved Friday by the Senate. Senate Bill 100, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – In an overwhelming vote Friday, the Senate gave its final approval to Senate Bill 212 to strengthen the state’s fight against illegal purchases of Oklahoma land by aliens and non-U.S. citizens. Sen.

Senate Democrats held a press conference on May 19, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. 

Speakers included:

Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City

Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City

Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate gave final approval to legislation Thursday to ensure Oklahomans have access to mental and behavioral health care in a timely and more affordable manner. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY –  Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, and Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Captain John Weber and Officer Wesley McGuirt of the Sallisaw Police Department were recognized on the Senate floor Wednesday for their recent heroism.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, recognized the outstanding accomplishments of Oklahoma’s top ranked school, Santa Fe South Pathways Middle College, and its 2023 graduating class Wednesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Lawmakers in the Oklahoma House and Senate have called for a concurrent special session that will begin meeting tomorrow.

OKLAHOMA CITY –  Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, and Rep.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate recently honored a special group of veterans for their vital contributions to U.S. forces during the Vietnam War.  Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, welcomed the Hmong American Association of Oklahoma Inc.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved a resolution by Sen. Chris Kidd, R-Waurika, Thursday, honoring the life and service of Navy veteran Delbert D. Black.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On the 92^nd day of the 2023 Legislative session, with ten working days remaining, Democratic leaders in both chambers called for transparency and accountability in the state budget process.