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House passes bill to challenge unconstitutional federal actions - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill establishing an intra-branch legal process to guard against federal overreach in Oklahoma passed the House today. House Bill 1237, by House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka,...
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Virgin: Legislation Focused on Political Points Not Oklahomans - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY -- House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, D-Norman, released the following statement after House Resolution 1026 passed the House. The legislation creates special rules that allow the ...
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Abortion restriction bill sent to governor - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to restrict abortions in Oklahoma by ensuring only board-certified obstetricians and gynecologists can perform them passed the Senate Tuesday. Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Dunc...
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Bill Requires Vote before Local Funds Redirected - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House today passed a measure that will assure when local residents vote to increase their taxes for specific purposes – such as police department budgets – those funds are ...
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Bicycle safety measure approved by Senate - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has approved legislation to better protect bicyclists in Oklahoma. Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, and Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, are the principal authors of H...
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Senate approves religious freedom bill - April 20, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure passed through the Senate Tuesday to better protect the religious freedoms of Oklahomans. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, carried the bill in the Senate protecting churche...
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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...
