Senator Hall: What we think the state budget should look like
The Senate cleared its second major deadline of this legislative session last week, and the chamber hit a pivotal point in the state budget process….
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Senator Hall: Reduced number of bills eligible to be heard
The Oklahoma Legislature is back in session, and lawmakers have hit the ground running. The Legislature recently cleared its first deadline of this legislative session…
Rep. Duel: Disabled veterans sales tax exemption
We had a productive week passing bills off the House floor. Of the 2,600 House Bills eligible to be heard in committees before the deadline,…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Recovering from fires
Our House district and much of western Oklahoma has been hard hit over the last few weeks with wildfires burning homes, barns, crops and even…
Rep. Talley: Legislature passes grocery tax reduction
On Thursday, the Senate passed the House’s measure to get rid of the state grocery tax! Oklahoma is currently one of only 13 states that…
Rep. Duel: Equalization Board certifies funds for legislative appropriation
Last week, the Board of Equalization certified the Legislature will have the authority to appropriate up to $13.96B toward the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget,…
Rep. Pfeiffer: FFA Day held at the Capitol
I got a chance this week to address FFA chapters from across the state during FFA Day at the State Capitol. I met separately with…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Board of Equalization certifies revenue
The state Board of Equalization met last week certifying revenue the Legislature will have to appropriate for Fiscal Year 2025, which starts July 1. The…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Session starts
The Second Session of the 59th Legislature got underway Feb. 5. Before a joint session of the House and Senate, Gov. Stitt delivered his sixth…
Rep. Duel: House passes tax cuts in Special Session; regular session begins
Our legislative session officially began on February 5, but the State Capitol has been busy preparing all month. We had a January 18 deadline to…
Rep. Talley: To tax or not to tax
This week, the House answered the Governor’s call and convened in a special session to pass a 0.25% income tax rate cut. House Bill 1002…
Logan County GOP releases upcoming precinct meetings
Logan County GOP officials recently released the upcoming precinct schedule, and just last month were recognized for their representation in all their precincts. Nathan Dahm,…
Sen. Hall: The most important job is to pass a balanced budget
As members of the Legislature, the most important job we have is to write and pass a balanced budget. Our responsibility is to be the…
Senator Hall: Session ends but work continues year round
Even after legislative sessions end, our work continues year-round. I have multiple weekly meetings at the Capitol, and events here in the district, and I’m…
Rep. Duel: Legislature finalizes FY24 budget
The Legislature officially finished business on Friday, May 26, at 5 p.m. The Oklahoma Constitution states that the Legislature’s regular session shall be “adjourned sine…
Rep. Duel: Public school funding; National Police Week
I have great news to share. I am excited to announce that state leaders have agreed to a historic public education funding package. Throughout negotiations,…
Rep. Duel: Honoring Oklahoma’s Veterans
We had a joint session this week to honor Oklahoma’s veterans of the Armed Forces. Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and the Senate joined us on…
Rep. Duel: Education Plan
The House knows a good education is the key to future success, so we’ve been focused on passing an education plan that benefits every student,…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Bills move to Governor or back to Chamber of origin
Last week was the third-reading deadline for legislation to pass from its opposite chamber in order to stay active this legislative session. By the deadline,…
Rep. Duel: Remembering the OKC Bombing
April 19, the Oklahoma House of Representatives remembered the 28th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing with a presentation and the reading of a resolution….