Rep. Pfeiffer’s ICE legislation signed into law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, commented on the governor signing legislation that will require Oklahoma law enforcement to comply with U.S. Immigration and…
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Rep. Pfeiffer: Weeding out the bad actors in medical marijuana
BY: State Representative Joh Pfeiffer (R-Orlando) In June 2018, Oklahoma voters passed State Question 788 that legalized medical marijuana in our state. While the question…
Sen. Hall: We did not appropriate all the funds available
We’re now approaching the next big deadline for policy bills moving through the legislature. April 22 is the final day for the Senate to vote…
Sen. Hall: Complex issues with obtaining a Real ID
When it comes to getting a driver license renewed, purchasing a tag or getting a REAL ID compliant driver license or identification card, this past…
Sen. Hall: 450 bills bills make it to the floor
During the first six weeks of the session, the Senate and House both focus on the bills introduced in their chambers. They’re introduced, and then…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Half-Time
House members endured hearing a flurry of hundreds of bills on the floor over the past two weeks as we reached our third-reading deadline for…
Sen. Hall: Production crews has spent over $32 million directly to Oklahoma
In just the past couple of weeks, we’ve hit two major deadlines for moving bills through the Legislature and we’re quickly approaching a third. Feb….
Rep. Pfeiffer: First session of the 58th Legislature
The first session of the 58th Legislature convened Feb. 1. The first month of session is generally devoted to committee work, which we just wrapped…
Logan County Democrats to hold Precinct and County Organizational Convention
The Logan County Democrats Precinct and County Organizational Convention is scheduled to convene on April 3, 2021, virtually at 10 a.m. For details on how…
Sen. Hall: Ranchers efforts were heroic
Once again, Oklahomans have pulled through another “unprecedented” bout of winter weather. Last October it was the unusually early ice storms. During the past two…
Sen. Hall: 2021 legislative session now under way
Monday, Feb. 1 marked the first day of the 2021 legislative session, and the spotlight of the first day is always the governor’s State of…
Watch: Stitt delivers 2021 State of the State Address
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt delivered his 2021 State of the State Address on Monday afternoon to begin the 2021 legislative session. In his third address,…
Sen. Hall: LOFT to give an impartial look at agency finances
I am a member of the bicameral, bipartisan Legislative Oversight Committee for LOFT, the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency. This agency was the vision of…
Sen. Hall: Keeping health care workers protected is a priority
This past week, Oklahoma received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines and frontline health care workers began to receive their shots as part of the…
Sen. Hall tapped to serve as vice chair of Senate Appropriations Committee
Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, has been tapped to help lead the Senate’s most important committee. For the next two years, Hall will serve as the…
Rep. Garry Mize named ‘Rising Star’ by State Chamber
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Garry Mize, R-Edmond, received the Rising Star Award from the State Chamber of Oklahoma in a virtual forum on Wednesday,…
Sen. Hall: Making the redistricting process as open and transparent
With the 2020 U.S. Census completed, the population data will be used to guide legislators as we set about a very important task—redrawing the boundaries…
Sen. Hall files first bill of session; legislation named for fallen officer
Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, has filed the first Senate bill for the 2021 session. The measure, aimed at strengthening Oklahoma statutes on scrap metal theft,…
Pfeiffer to revive legislation on ICE
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando, today said he intends to refile legislation that would require Oklahoma law enforcement to comply with U.S….
State House Democrats call for special session, mask mandate
OKLAHOMA CITY — House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, today called for the Oklahoma Legislature to convene a special session to extend an exemption that…