Rep. Duel: Medical Marijuana
State Question 820 failed, sending a clear message that Oklahoma opposes unfettered access to marijuana. The House has worked diligently to uphold the will of…
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Senator Hall: Bottom line is our rural hospitals need help
Access to health care is one of the most serious challenges facing many states, including Oklahoma.. We have shortages in all areas of medical providers,…
House passes bill to hold drunk drivers accountable
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today passed legislation allowing courts to order drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a…
Rep. Duel: I voted yes on the Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act
We had a busy week hearing 163 measures on the House floor. My first bill, House Bill 2737, passed on the House floor on Wednesday….
Rep. Pfeiffer: Pace quickens toward third-reading deadline
Last week was busy in the House as we considered 163 measures in advance of our third-reading deadline. Many of these bills garnered questions and…
Sen. Hall: Local artist celebrated on Senate floor
The first two weeks of the legislative session have been incredibly busy – at this point, much of the attention is focused on bills shaping…
Rep. Duel: House announces education plan
The second week of session was filled with committee meetings and legislation. This week I presented two bills, House Bill 2737 and House Bill 2739,…
Rep. Pfeiffer: State of the State Address
The governor last week delivered his annual State of the State Address during the first day of the legislative session. There was much to applaud…
Rep. Duel: 59th Legislature officially underway
The first session of the 59th Legislature has officially started. We will spend the next four months moving bills through the legislative process and finalizing…
Sen. Hall: Preparation for session has been ongoing for months
The official beginning of the 2023 legislative session is literally just days away – we’ll convene the session at noon on February 6. But the…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Preparing for the Legislative Session
The First Session of the 59th Legislature begins at noon Feb. 6 with the governor delivering his annual State of the State Address. The governor…
Senator Chuck Hall visits Meridian Technology Center
Sen. Chuck Hall visited the Meridian Technology Center campus this week as part of the Sophomore Showcase which introduces all district sophomores to programs at…
Duel named Vice Chair of the Judiciary Criminal Committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Duel, R-Guthrie, will serve as vice chair of the Oklahoma House of Representatives Judiciary Criminal Committee for the 59th Legislature. House…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Taking part in Inauguration and Organizational Day
This past week I was privileged to take part in Gov. Kevin Stitt’s second inauguration. Also sworn into public office were returning officials Lt. Gov….
Rep. Duel: Organizational Day
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year! First and foremost, I am thankful and honored that the constituents of House…
Sen. Hall: Excited for additional committee leadership positions
We recently received our committee assignments for the 59th Legislature, and I am very excited about the additional committee leadership positions I’ve been given, as…
Sen. Hall takes oath of office, begins second term
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, was sworn in for a second term in the Oklahoma Senate last week in a ceremony presided over…
Collin Duel takes oath of office for House of Representatives
Collin Duel was one of ninety-four members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives that took their oaths of office on Nov. 16, in the House…
Sen. Hall: Funds to benefit Oklahomans for decades
A couple of weeks ago, we concluded work on the special session we convened to vote on the distribution of federal funds allocated to our…
Logan County OK2A Chapter to host House District 31 candidate forum
With less than a month until the Primary Election, candidates from House District 31 will share their vision in a public forum on Thursday evening….