Sen. Lisa Standridge’s Press Releases

Senator Says Public Safety is Paramount as 17 Arrested After Recent Sweep

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, today praised law enforcement for clearing the Reed Avenue encampment in Norman and taking action against individuals who returned to the state-owned property despite repeated warnings that doing so violates state law.

NORMAN — Sen. Lisa Standridge today issued the following comments on yet another Operation SAFE sweep of an illegal encampment along Reed Avenue near downtown Norman as state and local officials continue working to address the ongoing public safety concerns surrounding this property.

Standridge, R-Norman, said the priority must remain a firm commitment to public safety while the state-owned property is cleared and kept free from future illegal encampments.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, today congratulated Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, on his appointment as Cleveland County Sheriff.

NORMAN – Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, is encouraging Oklahomans to stretch their legs on a newly renovated trail system at Lake Thunderbird State Park.

Standridge was among the speakers at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday at Lake Thunderbird to unveil nearly 14 miles of professionally reworked trails.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, issued the following statement today commending Gov. Kevin Stitt for expanding Operation SAFE (Swift Action for Families Everywhere) to clear a homeless encampment from state-owned property in Norman.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, released the following statement today recognizing a nurse and veteran from her district who was invited to be the Senate's Nurse of the Day earlier this week, on a day when the Senate didn't conduct any business. 

Senate Bill 80 reverses legislative authorization for 21 of 35 turnpike projects codified in state law

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Senate on Monday overwhelmingly passed legislation from Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, that would undo legislative authorization for some turnpike projects that were previously approved by the Oklahoma Legislature but never built.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Senate Judiciary Committee has passed legislation from Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, that would make property owners aware of their rights and the value of their land ahead of eminent domain proceedings.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Senator Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, has advanced legislation that prohibits someone from boarding a school bus without receiving permission from a school district employee.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, has advanced legislation to temporarily freeze property taxes for Oklahomans displaced by the construction or expansion of turnpikes.

Senate Bill 2001 would freeze property taxes for three years for Oklahomans who must relocate because of a new turnpike. The freeze would take effect once a homeowner is settled into their new home, ensuring they don’t pay more in property taxes than they did at their previous residence.