Sen. Jessica Garvin’s Press Releases

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 – The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse recently honored Sen. Jessica Garvin with their 2023 Prevention Pioneer Award.

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. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, issued the following statement Monday, responding to McClain County being approved for federal disaster assistance.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, represents some of the areas hardest hit by Wednesday night’s tornadoes. As of Thursday morning, two of the state's three fatalities had been reported in Cole and others were injured. After the storms hit, she immediately went to the communities of Cole, Goldsby, and Washington.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate continued their efforts Thursday to improve public safety within the medical marijuana industry. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate overwhelmingly passed a pro-family measure Wednesday that protects women’s freedom to access birth control. Senate Bill 368, by Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, and Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved legislation Monday to protect seniors living in nursing homes from sexual predators. Senate Bill 369, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate overwhelmingly gave its bipartisan support Tuesday to the first round of major education reforms that will be moving through the process this session.

OKLAHOMA CITY - On the heels of Oklahomans’ overwhelming defeat of State Question 820 that would have legalized recreational marijuana, Sen.