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Updated Protection for First Responders Moves to Governor - May 16, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill modifying Oklahoma statute related to protection of first responders passed the House on Friday with a vote of 75-3. House Bill 2938, authored by State Rep. Sheila Dills, R-...
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Bills Approved to Increase Special Ed Teachers and Teacher Shortage - May 16, 2020
House Approves Bills to Increase Special Ed Teachers in Classrooms, Address Teacher Shortage OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today gave approval to two bills designed to incr...
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Athletic Emergency Act Sent to Governor - May 16, 2020
Riley Boatwright Act, Requiring Plans for Athletic Emergencies, Sent to Governor OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle, today secured final passage of the Riley Boatwright Act, a b...
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COLA Approved by Senate, Heads to Governor - May 16, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate approved House Bill 3350 on Friday that gives a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to state retirees. State Sen. Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, was a co-author for t...
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Oklahoma Passes Nation’s First Anti-Red Flag Bill - May 16, 2020
Steagall Wins Passage of Nation’s First Anti-Red Flag Bill OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon, on Friday won passage of the nation’s first anti-red flag bill in the Oklahoma House...
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Standridge Statement: SoonerCare 2.0 in July - May 16, 2020
Sen. Standridge issues statement on final passage of SB 1046; measure supports launch of SoonerCare 2.0 in July OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, applauded House pass...
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Pro-Israel, Anti-BDS Legislation Goes to Governor - May 16, 2020
McBride’s Pro-Israel, Anti-BDS Legislation Goes to Governor OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation that recognizes Israel as one of Oklahoma’s top trade partners and the nation’s greatest ally in the M...
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Schools Allowed Carryover with No Penalty if Bill Signed - May 16, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill that grants a one-year exemption from penalties for school districts that have excess carryover dollars due to the COVID-19 pandemic won final passage in the House of Represen...
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Line of Duty Disability Act Approved by Senate - May 16, 2020
Senate approves Sgt. Schoolfield Line of Duty Disability Act OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate unanimously approved legislation Friday to ensure police officers seriously injured in the line of duty...
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State Employee Bill Approved – Sent to Stitt - May 15, 2020
Kiger Announces State Employee Bill Approved OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to assist state employees who owe back state income taxes has been sent to the governor for his consideration to be signed into l...
