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Senator Merrick takes oath, begins service - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jake Merrick, R-Yukon, is officially on the job after taking the oath of office in a ceremony held on Wednesday at the state Capitol. Family, friends and fellow members ...
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Apprenticeship Bill Passes House - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that extends high school apprenticeship programs to include sophomores that are at least 16 years old passed unanimously in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Senate ...
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Everett’s Law, Banning Organ Transplant Discrimination, Moves to Governor - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that would prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or mental disability passed the House ...
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House Passes Bill Protecting Private Foundations and Charitable Trusts - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 961, a bill that will protect private foundations and charitable trusts from new filing and reporting requirements. ...
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Senate approves bill giving protections to drivers trying to escape riots - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has approved legislation by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, and Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, to give legal protections to drivers trying to escape from riots. House B...
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Lily’s Law Moves to Governor’s Desk - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today gave approval to Lily’s Law to ensure all families can have a say in the disposition of remains of a child who was stillborn or miscar...
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Rep. Lowe: Medical Care Should Be Prioritized in County, State Facilities - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY -- State Rep. Jason Lowe, D-OKC, released the following statement after a 65-year-old woman died in the custody of the Oklahoma County Jail. “Our correctional facilities have an o...
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House Approves Bill Protecting Lactating School Employees - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation protecting the rights of lactating school employees was approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives today. Senate Bill 121, authored by Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Okla...
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Bill to protecting LEOs & county officials from online harassment passed - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate voted Wednesday to strengthen penalties against those who purposely try to bring harm to law enforcement officers and county officials online. House Bill 1643, by Sen. D...
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Senate passes National Guard employment anti-discrimination legislation - April 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation passed off the Senate floor Wednesday to protect members of the Oklahoma National Guard from employment discrimination. Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee...