Sen. Blake Stephens’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, called for Congressional action to allow states to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time. Stephens served as the author of a trigger bill in the 2024 legislative session to adopt permanent DST in Oklahoma. The provisions of Senate Bill 1200 will take effect immediately following the passage of federal legislation allowing states to discontinue bi-annual time changes.

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. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, released the following statement after a shooting occurred earlier today during President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania.

OKLAHOMA CITY –  Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, released the following statement after the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, released the following statement after the Senate approved House Bill 2914 Thursday. Stephens co-authored the bill that appropriates $18 million for the creation of the Oklahoma Sheriff's Office Funding Assistance Grant Program.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate overrode the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 922 Wednesday. The legislation, authored by Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, provides that at least 90 percent of hunting tags be issued to Oklahomans for hunting seasons with a limited number of tags available.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, encourages the public to visit the Capitol on Tuesday, May 14th, to participate in the Legislators for Life Blood Drive, hosted by Our Blood Institute (OBI). The drive will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the second floor rotunda.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1200 by Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, was signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt Friday. 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 – Senate Bill 1200 received approval from the House of Representatives Tuesday. The bill’s author, Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, extended his appreciation to the Legislature for their support, and to Speaker Charles McCall for carrying the measure in his chamber.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1200 received approval from the full Senate Monday and provides that Oklahoma remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round should Congress pass legislation allowing states to choose whether or not to take part in the bi-annual time change. The bill’s author, Sen.