Rep. Talley: Session begins
Session officially began on Monday at noon! Shortly afterward, members of the Senate joined us on the House floor to hear the Governor’s fourth State…
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Sen. Hall: Making the legislative process more efficient
The 2022 legislative session began on Feb. 7. Nearly 800 pieces of legislation were filed by members of the Senate for consideration this year, with…
Sen. Hall: Customer experience for Oklahomans seeking tags, licenses and other services with a standardized approach
The pandemic has highlighted a variety of challenges in our state and helped us to prioritize those through working groups, tasks forces and legislation. One…
Rep. Talley: The Role of Caucuses
An important, but often underdiscussed, aspect of the legislative process is legislative caucuses. A caucus is a political group that meets to further a specific…
Rep. Talley: Preparing for session
The next legislative session is just around the corner, and we’re working hard to ensure we are ready. Session begins Mon., Feb. 7, but our…
Sen. Hall: Oklahoma ranks low for access to broadband services
Work continues at the state Capitol ahead of the 2022 legislative session. Friday, Dec. 10, marked the deadline for members to notify staff of their…
Rep. Pfeiffer: Redistricting plans signed by Governor
The House and Senat both passed legislative and congressional redistricting plans in special session the week of Nov. 15-19. The bills have been signed into law…
Sen. Hall: Busy time of year at the state Capitol
Work continues at the state Capitol ahead of the 2022 legislative session. For the past several weeks, various Senate committees have been holding interim studies. …
Sen. Hall: Need to invest in digital transformation
About 40 states in the U.S. have waiting lists for individuals with developmental disabilities who need home and community-based services, and our state is among…
Combat veteran enters State Representative race to defend liberty
Collin Duel, an Army Ranger veteran, announced today that he is a conservative Republican candidate for state House District 31. “I enlisted in the Army…
Sen. Hall: Bluegrass Festival a yearly highlight
One of the yearly highlights here in Senate District 20 is the annual Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival in Guthrie, a festival founded by one of…
State Rep. requests study on ending state grocery tax
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, filed an interim study request Tuesday to examine the benefits of ending the state sales tax…
Sen. Hall: Work as your state Senator continues year-round
The legislative session may only last four months, but my work as your state Senator continues year-round. That’s certainly the case this interim as we…
Sen. Hall: The budget directly impacts every single person in our state
We’re now entering the final month of the 2021 legislative session. Under Oklahoma’s Constitution, the Legislature must conclude its work no later than 5 p.m….
Chamber to host Legislative Luncheon
The Guthrie Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Luncheon with Senator Chuck Hall, Rep. Garry Mize and Rep. John Pfeiffer on Friday, May 7….
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…
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…