Oklahoma
State Senate
For Immediate Release: April 30, 2009
Sen. Charlie Laster
Statement from Democratic Leader Charlie Laster on Governor Henry’s
Veto of HB 1975
Says the Bill did Nothing but Protect the Powerful
Insurance Industry
“We knew in January when Senate Republicans
changed the rules to include special protection for one specific
industry—the powerful insurance industry—we would
be faced with a barrage of bills that would make it harder to
make health care more affordable for Oklahoma families.
“House Bill 1975 is just one of many bills Republicans have
shoved through the legislative process that would provide cover
for insurance companies on the backs of Oklahoma families who
are desperate to see the insurance coverage they pay for work
for them.
“We are grateful to Governor Henry for vetoing this bill
that did nothing more than make it harder for the Oklahoma Legislature
to bring true insurance reform to this state.”
For more information contact:
Sen. Laster's Office - 405-521-5539
