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Governor Signs Bill Adding Tribal Affiliation Data Collection - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill requiring the State Board of Education to collect information about a student’s tribal affiliation was signed into law by the governor Tuesday. House Bill 1104, authored ...
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House passes “Second Amendment Sanctuary State Act” - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill creating the “Second Amendment Sanctuary State Act” passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday. Senate Bill 631, authored by Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, s...
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Members of Legislative Black Caucus React to Chauvin Verdict - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus chair and vice-chair released statements today after Derek Chauvin was convicted for murdering George Floyd. Black Caucus Chair Rep. Regina...
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Senate advances Pro Tem Treat’s bill to fight federal overreach - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate advanced a measure from Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat to protect Oklahoma from federal overreach. The Senate adopted House Bill 1236 on a 33-14 vot...
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Oklahoma COVID-19 Update for 20 April 2021 - April 20, 2021
As of this advisory, there are 445,725 (75 new today) cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. Kay County is reporting a total of 5,283 confirmed cases, with 125 deaths. Osage County has had a total...
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Lawmakers Give Details on Redbud School Funding Act - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow; Rhonda Baker, R-Yukon; Mark McBride, R-Moore; Dick Lowe, R-Amber; and Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, and Sens. Zack Taylor, R-Seminole; and John Michael Mo...
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Bill to preventing unnecessarily in-custody punishment signed into law - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A bill that prevents some Oklahomans from being unnecessarily punished while incarcerated or detained by law enforcement has been signed into law. Sen. Carri Hicks wrote S...
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Bill speeding up renewal of CDLs signed into law - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A measure that would help speed up the process of issuing and renewing commercial drivers licenses has been signed into law. On Monday, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill ...
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Bill to pay for funerals of fallen National Guardsmen heads to governor - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate unanimously approved legislation Monday to honor members of the Oklahoma National Guard who are killed in the line of duty. Sen. David Bullard said House Bill 2374 will ...
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Governor Signs Bill Addressing Use of Antipsychotic Drugs in Care Centers - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The governor on Monday signed into law a bill that addressed the use of antipsychotic medication for residents of assisted-living facilities or long-term care centers. House Bill ...