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…
State Government
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…
Bill to increase poll worker pay passes committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Judiciary Committee met on Tuesday and unanimously passed Senate Bill 290, which would increase pay for election day poll workers. “This…
State Rep. pushes to ease access to driver licenses for inmates leaving incarceration
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, is pushing for driver licenses to be restored for certain inmates preparing to leave incarceration. Stark is the author…
Senate approves bill prohibiting gender transition procedures for minors; Democrat proclaims attack on freedom
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has approved a measure prohibiting gender transition procedures for children under the age of 18. Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville,…
Vehicle Excise Tax Savings Bill passes in committee
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that would modify the formula for determining motor vehicle excise tax on vehicle purchases passed unanimously in the House Appropriations &…
House Republicans announce education plan; Democrats oppose $250 million in public funds to private schools
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Republicans on Thursday announced an education plan designed for every student, parent and teacher in the state. House Bill 2775, authored…
Bills pass committee to revise State Education Board
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Common Education Committee on Tuesday passed two bills that would change the composition of the State Board of Education. House…
Sports betting bill authored in both Oklahoma chambers
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Bill Coleman announced Wednesday that he will be signing on as the Senate author of fellow Ponca City Republican Rep. Ken…