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Senate sends marital sexual assault bill to governor’s desk - April 23, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill clarifying the definition of rape to include acts within or without the bonds of matrimony is on its way to the governor’s desk. House Bill 2666, by Sen. Jessica Garvin,...
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Governor Signs Bill Updating Motorist Protections during Riots - April 23, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Stitt on Wednesday signed into law a bill that will protect motorists fleeing a riot from criminal and civil liability. House Bill 1674 by Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, creates a...
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State Senator files bill on Earth Day to ban paper straws - April 23, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – In honor of Earth Day, Sen. Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed Senate Bill 1065 to ban paper straws in the state. “You have states, like California, where the leftist loons h...
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Ponca City man accused of strangling cashier - April 23, 2021
PONCA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – A man is in jail, accused of strangling a gas station cashier with a cord. Luciano Cerda was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The suspect, Cerd...
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Lily’s Law signed protecting rights of grieving families - April 23, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation was signed Wednesday to better protect the rights of grieving families after the loss of a pregnancy. Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, are...
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Third-Party Drivers License Examiners Bill Signed - April 22, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation allowing for state, county and municipal government agencies to utilize third-party examiners for commercial drivers license (CDL) exams and other similar tests has be...
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Long-term Transportation Infrastructure Funding Addressed - April 22, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor today approved legislation that will ensure all vehicles – fuel-powered and electric – that use Oklahoma’s state highways are equally contributing to the cost of...
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Standridge thanks fellow members for supporting HB 1775 - April 22, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, released the following statement Thursday after the Senate voted Wednesday in favor of House Bill 1775. Standridge, R-Norman, is a coauthor of th...
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What’s next? by Sen. Bill Coleman - April 22, 2021
We’re nearing the end of our third month of legislative work. This week, we finished consideration of House bills in our chamber. Two weeks ago, we started with nearly 330 House bills, a...
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Senate approves early voting measure; sends back to House - April 22, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation Thursday to allow voters more time to cast early ballots. Senate Floor Leader Kim David, R-Porter, said House Bill 2663 is needed to ...
