Senate District 34 saw incumbent Republican Sen. Dana Prieto running against three challengers in the June 16 primary – Brent Driskill, Aaron Forst and Kent Taylor. There was no candidate that received 50 percent of the vote so the top two candidates from the primary will go to a runoff election. Prieto earned the most…
OKLAHOMA CITY — House and Senate lawmakers joined Gov. Kevin Stitt on Thursday for the ceremonial signing of two laws protecting Oklahoma utility customers and groundwater resources as large-scale data centers expand across the state. Stitt ceremonially signed House Bill 2992, the Data Center Customer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, authored by Rep. Brad Boles,…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today applauded Governor Kevin Stitt for signing Senate Bill 1806, legislation extending foster care services from age 18-to- 21 to help provide stability and support for young adults transitioning into adulthood. Senate Bill 1806 allows eligible individuals currently receiving services through Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) to…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A ceremonial bill signing held at the state Capitol on Tuesday included Senate Bill 1725, from Sen. Ally Seifried, which protects First Amendment rights on public college and university campuses. “Part of the college experience is being exposed to new ideas, openly discussing difficult topics and hearing unique perspectives that challenge your…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill making it a felony crime to traffic abortion pills has been signed into law by the governor. Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont, is the author of House Bill 1168. The measure creates a felony offense for anyone to knowingly possess or deliver abortion-inducing drugs — including mifepristone, misoprostol and methotrexate…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill requiring all youth camps and outdoor programs to conduct a site-specific hazard assessment and develop an emergency action plan by the end of the year has become law. Rep. Josh Cantrell, R-Kingston, is the author of House Bill 1675. “Camp should be a fun time for our kids,” Cantrell said….
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that eliminates the state’s five-year manufacturer ad valorem tax exemption for solar generation and battery storage facilities has advanced to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 237 from Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, and Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, sets a Jan. 5, 2028, sunset date for this tax exemption. Hall said this change…
A legislative session dominated by education issues reached its end on May 14, with legislative leaders saying much was accomplished this year. “The House entered this session committed to protecting taxpayers, defending conservative values, and delivering results for the people of Oklahoma,” said House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow. “While not every priority reached the finish…
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure defending the fundamental rights of parents across Oklahoma has been signed into law by the governor. Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, authored the “Right to Raise Act” to ensure that no Oklahoman is denied the opportunity to adopt or foster children simply for using biologically accurate language or for raising a…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Gabe Woolley, R–Broken Arrow, urges the Oklahoma State Senate to consider House Joint Resolution 1084, which he said the measure is intended to ensure that Oklahoma courts remain grounded solely in the Oklahoma Constitution and the United States Constitution. HJR1084 would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. Woolley says it…