Pro Tem Treat Comments on the Passing of Community leader and Philanthropist Judy Love

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today issued the following statement on the passing of Judy Love, a community leader, visionary philanthropist and beloved member of the Oklahoma community. 

Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail historical marker to be unveiled in Boley

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, announced the first of a number of historical markers designating the Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail will be unveiled on Highway 62 in Boley this Saturday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. Matthews was principal author of legislation, along with Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, Rep.

Sen. Stephens Calls for Federal Action on Permanent Daylight Saving Time

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, called for Congressional action to allow states to adopt permanent Daylight Saving Time. Stephens served as the author of a trigger bill in the 2024 legislative session to adopt permanent DST in Oklahoma. The provisions of Senate Bill 1200 will take effect immediately following the passage of federal legislation allowing states to discontinue bi-annual time changes.

Pederson, Patzkowsky Bill Leads to Emergency Drought Committee’s New Program

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.

Sen. Kirt Comments on Lack of Accountability within State Department of Education

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, commented on the report on public school money controlled by the State Department of Education by the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency today.

Deevers Comments on Trump’s Reported Consideration of Federal Income Tax Repeal

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen.

Pugh, Seifried hold in depth interim study on crisis of cell phones in schools

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sens. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, hosted a robust, two-day interim study this week to examine the detrimental effects of cell phone use among K-12 students in schools.

Bergstrom, Kendrix Lead Interim Study on Administrative Rules Process

OKLAHOMA CITY- On Wednesday, Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, alongside Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, chaired an interim study with the Administrative Rules Committee to examine the current process agencies use to submit rules and how those rules are reviewed by the committee.

Jech’s Interim Study Evaluates Invasion of Woody Species on State-Owned Properties

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, held an interim study in the Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on Monday to evaluate the management of invasive woody species on state-owned properties.

Sen. Jech Holds Interim Study Evaluating Social Media Regulations to Protect Children

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, held an interim study in the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday to evaluate how to protect children from the harmful effects of social media use and analyze potential regulatory solutions.

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