Senate Unanimously Approves Bill to Raise Age of Consent

OKLAHOMA CITY- The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday voted 46-0 in favor of Senate Bill 445. The measure, by Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, raises the age of consent from 16 to 18.

Senator Burns Bill to Address Shut-In Gas Wells Passes Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has advanced Senate Bill 132, authored by Sen. George Burns, to address the growing number of shut-in gas wells across the state. The measure now heads to the House for consideration.

Senator Thompson’s Landmark Antisemitism Legislation Passes Senate Floor

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate today advanced two landmark measures authored by Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, aimed at protecting Jewish students and combatting antisemitism in schools and on college campuses.

Senate passes Standridge bill to create ‘buffer zones’ to prohibit new homeless shelters near schools

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday advanced legislation from Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, to prohibit new homeless shelters from being located within 3,000 feet of any school.

Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Secures Passage of Senate Bill 652 to Enhance Election Consistency and Voter Turnout

OKLAHOMA CITY – In a move to create a more predictable and accessible voting process, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today passed Senate Bill 652 off the Senate Floor.  

Senate Bill 652 is a measure aimed at increasing voter turnout through a more consistent and targeted election schedule.

Senate Democrats comment on bills that fail to protect all faiths in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements after the Senate approved two measures limiting free speech and providing inadequate protections for religious minorities.

Senate passes Bullard bill to bolster Oklahoma’s plumbing workforce

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, on Monday passed legislation to make it easier for Oklahomans to become plumbers, growing the number of workers in this critical trade. 

Full Senate approves Sen. Mann’s ‘Emergency to Permanency’ bill to address teacher shortage

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given bipartisan approval to Senate Bill 186, by Sen. Mark Mann.

Sen. Hicks’ bill providing CareerTech tuition assistance to Oklahoma National Guard members clears full Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate has unanimously approved legislation expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard. Senate Bill 31, by Sen.

Senate Advances Oklahoma Jail Standards Act

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday unanimously approved Senate Bill 595, authored by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore. The legislation creates the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act and establishes comprehensive standards for the operation of detention and lockup facilities in Oklahoma.

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