Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – The full Senate has given bipartisan approval to Senate Bill 186, by Sen. Mark Mann.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate has unanimously approved legislation expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard. Senate Bill 31, by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Monday unanimously approved Senate Bill 595, authored by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore. The legislation creates the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act and establishes comprehensive standards for the operation of detention and lockup facilities in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, has been honored by the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS). Dossett was presented with OHS’s 2025 Guardian of History award, given annually to legislators who have advocated to preserve the mission and advance the work of the agency.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements in reaction to the president’s executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, who lead the Senate Education Committee, issued the following statements about President Donald Trump’s executive order to return education to the states.

Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, Chairman of the Senate Education Committee:

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate has passed legislation from Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after the Senate approved SB 1027, placing multiple restrictions on the public’s ability to use initiative petitions to change state law.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today received passage of Senate Bill 640 on the Senate Floor.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has approved 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate today advanced legislation to enhance literacy education and ensure future educators receive training in the science of reading.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House and Senate passed a concurrent resolution today honoring and thanking firefighters and first responders who have been and continue to fight widespread wildfires across the state.

High winds, low humidity and ongoing drought conditions brought high fire chances last week and those conditions continue into this week.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, issued the following statement in response to the devastating wildfires impacting communities throughout Oklahoma, including areas of Senate District 17.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, received the Senate’s approval for Senate Bills 96 and 603. Both measures were approved unanimously in the Senate and will now advance to the House of Representatives for further consideration.

WELLSTON – Senator Grant Green, R-Wellston, today issued the following statement and expressed his deepest condolences to the families affected by the devastating wildfires that have swept through the state, claiming at least one life. 

PERRY – Senator Chuck Hall, R-Perry, issued the following statement regarding the ongoing wildfires affecting communities across the state and District 20.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton today issued the following statement regarding the devastating wildfires affecting communities across Oklahoma. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, and Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement honoring the life and service of Billie Floyd, a Democrat from Ada who served in the Senate from 1984 to 1988. She was 95 when she passed earlier this week.