Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt said that although the 2026 legislative session included some good initiatives for helping more Oklahomans thrive, there were many more missed opportunities to put people over politics.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation to better support teachers and staff following the death of a spouse or child, including miscarriage, has become law. Senate Bill 1204, by Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY— Senator Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, applauded Senate Bill 1644 becoming law, legislation she authored to designate Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) as a reportable disease in Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate Thursday, adjourned the Second Session of the 60^thLegislature sine die, marking the official end to this year’s Legislative Session. 

Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, said it was a successful year with meaningful laws passed and signed into law for all Oklahomans. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Tom Woods, R-Westville, released the following statement Thursday in response to misleading information circulating on social media referring to legislative action on HB 4423.  

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 504 by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, became law this week, officially prohibiting marriage in the state of Oklahoma before the age of 18.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, and House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, today applauded the unanimous Senate passage of Senate Bill 633, also known as Leo’s Law, legislation designed to strengthen protections for children who are exposed to the dangers of fentanyl.

The measure passed the Oklahoma Senate on a 47-0 vote and now goes to the governor for consideration.

OKLAHOMA CITY— Senator Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, welcomed the high school bands from Tecumseh Public Schools, North Rock Creek Public Schools, and Meeker Public Schools to commemorate the United States Semi quincentennial at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill giving Oklahoma dairy producers more freedom to sell raw milk has been signed into law.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Appropriations Chairman Chuck Hall, R-Perry, and Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, played an integral role in the Oklahoma Senate advancing legislation today to lower gasoline prices.

As prices at the pump spike, Hall and Green worked diligently to find a timely solution to ensure that Oklahomans see tax relief when filling up their gas tanks. 

Pro Tem Paxton Calls on House to Stop 'Waiting' and Pass Measure Immediately 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate has amended legislation to ensure Oklahomans will see lower prices at the pump if the federal government suspends the federal gasoline tax.

OKLAHOMA CITY— Senate Bill 540 by Senator Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, was signed into law Wednesday, enacting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact in Oklahoma. The compact is a multi-state agreement designed to improve access to dental care by streamlining licensure portability for dental professionals.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Nearly 39 years ago, Cheryl Genzer and Lisa Pennington vanished from the State Fair – their bodies were later discovered in a shallow grave, but the crime has never been solved. That could change now that Senate Bill 1636, by Sen. Carri Hicks and Rep. Ross Ford, has been signed into law by the governor after passing unanimously in both chambers.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 2067, by Senator Jerry Alvord, R-Wilson, has been signed into law, creating stronger safeguards to help financial institutions identify, report and prevent suspected financial exploitation of protected adults.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation to better help parents who experience a stillbirth or miscarriage has been signed into law by the governor. Senate Bill 1436, by Sen. Nikki Nice, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus invites the public to attend the 10^th annual Hispanic Cultural Day at the state Capitol on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, released the following statement today recognizing a nurse and veteran from her district who was invited to be the Senate's Nurse of the Day earlier this week, on a day when the Senate didn't conduct any business. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 1427 ensuring parents have access to Type 1 diabetes (T1D) screening for their children has become law. Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, and Rep. T.J. Marti, R-Broken Arrow, are the principal authors of the measure, which gives parents the option of having their children tested.