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House Recognizes National Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (167+ words) The Oklahoma House of Representatives has adopted House Resolution 1058, recognizing Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week and honoring the law enforcement officers who protect communities across Oklahoma." Authored by Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, HR1058 acknowledges the courage, sacrifice and…...
Law Strengthening Law Enforcement Retirement Benefits Signed Into Law
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (108+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Rep. Mark Chapman, R-Broken Arrow, today commented on the signing of House Bill 1739, a measure relating to the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System. HB1739 updates provisions within the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System to strengthen benefits for those who…...
Gann Calls for an 'Elector Bill of Rights'
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (406+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, is calling for an'Elector Bill of Rights'to affirm that every Oklahoma voter has the right to be fully represented by the elected official they sent to the Capitol. Gann said the proposal is aimed…...
Bill Protecting Parental Right to Affirm Biological Reality Signed by Governor
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (158+ words) 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…...
House Sends Burial Freedom Bill to Governor's Desk
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (199+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " A measure that would give Oklahoma families an additional end-of-life option while ensuring the process is governed by strong commonsense safeguards is now headed to the governor's desk for final approval. House Bill 3660, authored by Rep. Eddy Dempsey,…...
Woolley Urges Senate Action on Foreign Legal Code Ban Measure
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (235+ words) 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…...
Birth Certificate Accuracy Bill Sent to Governor
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (342+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, today commented on a bill being sent to the governor that would require every Oklahoma birth certificate to contain an accurate biological sex designation of either male or female as identified at the time…...
House Speaker Applauds Governor Stitt's Executive Order to Ban Illegal Immigrants on Welfare Benefits
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (184+ words) Oklahoma House of Representatives (. gov) House Speaker Applauds Governor Stitt's Executive Order to Ban Illegal Immigrants on Welfare Benefits House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, applauds Governor Stitt's executive order to ban illegal immigrants on welfare benefits. The executive order comes…...
Stinson Applauds Legislature for Sending Blake Burgess Act to Governor
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (299+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY- Legislation that will improve awareness and prevention of dangerous blood clots is now in the hands of the Governor. Authored by Rep. Preston Stinson, R-Edmond, House Bill 3644, titled the'Blake Burgess Act, would require hospitals with emergency departments and…...
OK Legislature Advances Data Center Ratepayer Protection Bill to Governor
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (153+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " The Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026, which aims to shield Oklahoma families and small businesses from higher utility costs tied to large-scale energy users like data centers, is one step closer to becoming law. Rep. Brad…...