Sen. Roland Pederson’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Monday, the Emergency Drought Committee approved a new program to deliver critical drought relief for Oklahoma agricultural producers. The application period opens on Nov. 12 and will remain open through Jan. 31, 2025.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Thursday, the Energy and Telecommunications Committee approved the nomination of Jeff Wilber, carried by Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, to the Oklahoma Air Quality Advisory Council.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Thursday, the Energy and Telecommunications Committee has approved the reappointment of Robert L. Stallings, carried by Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB).

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, and Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, held an interim study Monday to investigate rural development through industrial hemp production.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roland Pederson participated in a ceremonial bill signing at the state Capitol Tuesday. The Burlington Republican joined Gov. Kevin Stitt and guests in the Blue Room for photos of the ceremonial signing of Senate Bills 682 and 706.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 706 by Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, will help Oklahoma children establish permanency more efficiently when it takes effect on July 1. Gov.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, was joined by fellow legislators and other state officials to celebrate Micronesian Day at the Capitol Wednesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 8 Wednesday, which celebrates the longstanding sister-state relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate approved Senate Bill 706 Thursday. Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, authored the measure that removes jury trials in proceedings to terminate parental rights.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved Senate Bill 681 Tuesday, which requires any backseat passenger that is 16 years old or younger to wear a properly fastened seat belt. Sen.