Oklahoma State Senate

The Oklahoma Senate and House today adopted resolutions recognizing the vital contributions of local linemen for their work maintaining Oklahoma’s power grid 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Read more: bit.ly/48e4L1U

Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell announced today that they will move forward with a new version of a bill to legalize sports betting after securing support from key stakeholders. Read more: bit.ly/4u0ZUcH

Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, on Monday advanced legislation to better protect Oklahoma children at summer camps in the event of unprecedented severe weather. Read more: bit.ly/3Qpxvi8

Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, has advanced legislation that would maintain local control of funds raised by county extension offices across the state. Read more: bit.ly/428uEg6

Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, has advanced legislation solidifying a historic agreement between mineral owners and the oil and gas industry after decades of political disagreements over the interest accrued on royalty payments. Read more: bit.ly/4vF658i

The Senate on Wednesday easily passed legislation from Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, to permanently keep cellphones out of Oklahoma schools. Read more: bit.ly/4dSdr1z

Legislation authored by Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, that will restore fairness and transparency in dental insurance practices has been signed into law by the governor. Read more: bit.ly/3QboYiK

Senator Casey Murdock, R-Felt, will present House Bill 3660 in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee on Thursday in spite of rhetoric from a deeply misinformed lawmaker who continues to spread blatant lies about this legislation. Read more: bit.ly/41vyj7r

The Senate Business and Insurance Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced legislation from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, to recruit more people into the plumbing industry and make it easier for individuals to get licensed in the field. Read more: bit.ly/4tJNiXz

Sen. Kendal Sacchieri recognized the lives and service of Goldsby Fire Department volunteer firefighter Todd Pendleton and Fire Administrator Bryan Jenkins, who were honored on the Senate floor following their tragic loss in the line of duty. Read More: bit.ly/4sGouil

Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, is advancing House Bill 3831, a measure to formally establish Oklahoma Task Force 1 as the state’s official urban search and rescue team, ensuring long-term support and readiness. Read More: bit.ly/48n5AW9

The Regional University System of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Legislature leaders today announced the formation of the bipartisan RUSO Caucus. Read more: bit.ly/4e7BauE

The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed legislation from Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, to financially penalize pharmacy benefit managers that undercut reimbursement rates for local pharmacies. Read more: bit.ly/4bBYuzh

Sen. Gollihare secured Senate passage of SB 1618, legislation to modernize Oklahoma’s pretrial system by equipping judges with validated risk assessment tools to better protect communities and ensure consistent, informed release decisions. Read More: bit.ly/3NEbECF

The legislation — Senate Bills 1913, 1894, and 592 — addresses specific gaps in current law while reinforcing a more transparent and accountable system for Oklahoma families, schools, and employers. Read More: bit.ly/4ddJf0I

Gollihare stated: “This legislation is about making sure we are protecting taxpayer dollars while preserving access to care for those who truly need it.” Read More: bit.ly/4bOlLfY

Sen. Aaron Reinhardt, R-Jenks, stated: "We’re making sure survivors are connected to the right resources, in the right way, so they have a real path forward — not just in the immediate aftermath, but meaningfully in the long term." Read More: bit.ly/4m2J0I3

The Senate on Wednesday passed legislation from Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, aimed at speeding up and making the pretrial release process more efficient. Read more: bit.ly/3Q1XxYr

The Senate has passed legislation from Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, to protect free speech on public college and university campuses. Read more: bit.ly/4lO32G1

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. Read more: bit.ly/4lMZNil