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Governor Henry signed a bill Thursday that requires all Oklahoma drivers license applicants to have their fingerprints scanned by a computerized fingerimaging device.
SB 23, which was authored by Senator Robert M. Kerr, DAltus, requires the Department of Public Safety DPS to implement a fingerimaging procedure for those who apply for an original, renewal or replacement drivers license or an identification card at state tag agencies. read more.

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Senator Jim Reynolds
SB 30 Would Authorize Temporary Fishing Permits A measure that passed the Senate Wednesday would make it possible for Oklahomans to purchase temporary fishing permits, according to Senator Jim Reynolds, ROKC. read more.

A measure aimed at ensuring disabled Oklahomans wont lose their homes because of unpaid property taxes has been signed into law. Senator Jim Reynolds, ROKC, is principal author of Senate Bill 23, which was coauthored by Representative Kevin Calvey, RDel City.
Senator Reynolds explained that while the measure doesnt exempt those individuals from property taxes, it does ensure their homes wont be sold to pay property taxes. read more.

State Capitol, Oklahoma City The Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association again flexed its muscles Monday, using its influence over the Democratcontrolled state Senate to defeat the reconsideration of SB 3, the School Protection Act, by Senator Scott Pruitt, RBroken Arrow and Rep. Fred Morgan, ROklahoma City. read more.

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Senator James A. Williamson and other Senate GOP leaders discuss
House Democrats Tax Proposal
Senate Republicans Oppose House Dem Sales Tax Increase, read more.

A measure creating a zone of safety for Oklahoma children has been sent to the governor for his consideration. Senate Bill by Senator Jonathan Nichols, RNorman, and coauthored by Representative Kevin Cox, DOKC, would prohibit any person convicted of lewd molestation, rape or sodomy from being within three hundred feet of a school, child care facility or playground.
Schools and playgrounds are considered to be safe places for our children, but we need to be sure of this. With this new law, were telling child molesters to keep out and stay away, explained Senator Nichols. read more.

Senator Keith Leftwich DOklahoma City author of two important election bills that will work to improve the election process in our state announced that Senate Bill 20 and Senate Bill 3 were signed into law by Governor Brad Henry.
Both bills deal with Oklahomas election process with SB 20 dealing with statewide elections and SB 3 addressing the date of the Presidential Primary. read more.

A measure to increase public awareness of Hepatitis C has been signed into law by Governor Brad Henry. Senator Angela Monson is principal author of SB which was coauthored by Representative Opio Toure. The legislation directs the State Commissioner of Health to convene a task force on the disease. read more.