Sen. Julia Kirt’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong, chairman of the Williams Companies, to serve as a U.S. senator for Oklahoma on an interim basis. Under state law, he cannot run for the seat, which will be decided by Oklahoma voters in November.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democrats issued the following statements after the full Senate approved a bill promoting censorship in school libraries.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has won Senate approval for legislation to improve voter access in Oklahoma. Senate Bill 1362 would add Saturdays to every early voting period before elections.  

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has won approval in two committees for legislation to help communities with water infrastructure for housing development. Senate Bill 1332 creates THRIVE: the Targeted Housing and Responsible Infrastructure for Vital Economies Program. The legislation gained approval by the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday, after prior approval in the Economic Development, Workforce, and Tourism Commi

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt was backed by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Monday. Senate Bill 1836 will help Oklahomans maintain good mental health and prevent crises.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, Assistant Leader Carri Hicks, and Sen. Mark Mann made the following remarks after Senate Republicans announced their education proposal at the Capitol on Tuesday.