State Attorney General: Ending corruption, scandal in Oklahoma government
As I approach the end of my first year in office, it seems appropriate to reflect on what has been a very active time for…
State Government
State Rep.’s bill would remove sales tax on motor vehicle purchases
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed a bill for the upcoming special session that would remove the 1.25% sales tax on motor…
State Rep. to study permanent standard time
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, has scheduled an interim study to discuss the potential benefits of moving the state to permanent Standard Time….
State Rep. pushes for open carry at State Fair
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, recently released a statement following the shooting at the Oklahoma State Fair and advocating to allow Oklahomans to…
Interim study examines for-profit mugshots
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, presented an interim study to the Senate Public Safety Committee Monday afternoon looking at the predatory practice…
Ceremonial signing held for legislation increasing poll worker pay
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, attended a ceremonial signing of his legislation to increase compensation for election day inspectors, judges, and clerks. Senate Bill…
Interim study on revenge porn convictions approved
OKLAHOMA CITY – An interim study by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, to examine convictions and sentencing for distribution of non-consensual pornography has been approved. Known as…
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…
Farm driving permit signed into law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, this week thanked the governor for signing into law a bill that will allow teens as young as…
House approves travel allowance increase for County officials
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, this week secured passage of a bill that would raise the monthly travel allowance by $300 for county…
Governor signs bill to ban gender transition surgeries for minors
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt signed SB 613 into law banning all irreversible gender transition surgeries and hormone therapies for children under the age…
School safety measures move to House Floor
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two pieces of legislation designed to help improve school safety have been approved by their House committees and could be heard on the…
House passes legislation that would compensate teachers for additional students
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House on Tuesday passed a bill that would grant additional compensation to elementary school teachers whose classrooms exceed size limits. House…
Teachers, certified personnel to get up to $6,000 pay raise under plan approved by Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to provide an across-the-board pay increase for Oklahoma’s teachers and certified school personnel received overwhelming support in the Senate Tuesday….
House approves sports betting for Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives gave the stamp of approval Tuesday to legislation to legalize sports betting and potentially bring in over $9…
Senate approves bill tor require backseat passengers under 16 to wear a seat belt
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate approved Senate Bill 681 Tuesday, which requires any backseat passenger that is 16 years old or younger to wear a…
House passes bill to offer mental health coverage to first responders
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation to offer mental health coverage to first responders. Rep. Neil Hays, R-Checotah, filed House…
Municipalities to gain greater control over marijuana business zoning under bill passed by Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s cities and towns would have greater control over what marijuana businesses are allowed within their municipal limits thanks to legislation approved…
House passes Duel’s legislation to establish Neil’s Law
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House of Representatives today approved legislation that would establish Neil’s Law and enact the Oklahoma Elder Exploitation and Abuse Act. Rep….
Rep. Duel: Bill would ban transgender surgeries
The House has a fundamental responsibility to protect the safety of Oklahoman children, which is why I support House Bill 2177, authored by Rep. Kevin…