Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Could the state’s evaluation system for ranking the performance of public schools be improved? That was the topic of an interim study held Monday in the Senate Education Committee, requested by former educator, Sen. Jo Anna Dossett.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Chairman of the Senate Aeronautics & Transportation Committee and General Government & Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, joined his House colleagues Tuesday for an interim study to examine the challenges facing the state’s transportation, construction  and en

OKLAHOMA CITY –The Senate Business and Commerce Committee held an interim study Monday looking at Oklahoma’s Quality Jobs Program and how the job-creation incentives could better serve Oklahomans and the economy. The program offers qualifying companies quarterly cash rebates equal to up to five percent of newly created taxable payroll for up to 10 years. The study was requested by Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY– Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, held an interim study Tuesday to evaluate how to best educate students on human trafficking and prevent them from becoming a victim.

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to prohibit gender transition procedures on minor children is now in effect in Oklahoma thanks to the decision of the federal district court in Tulsa.

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, today issued the following statement after the weekend terrorist attacks on Israel. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, released the following statement Friday on the federal ruling upholding the legality of Senate Bill 613 on gender-affirming care.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Finance Committee held an interim study Thursday looking at incentivizing greater voluntary use of gun safes through tax exemptions. The study was requested by Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Blake “Cowboy” Stephens, R-Tahlequah, released the following statement Thursday regarding the special session.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Darcy Jech, R-Kingfisher, held an interim study Thursday in the Finance Committee to evaluate fees, penalties and interest imposed by the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) as well as agricultural tax exemptions and their applications. Presenters included representatives from the OTC, Carolyn Sanders (Anadarko) and Mitch McAbee (Weatherford), both certified public accountants who regularly interact with both the commission and taxpayers.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, released the following statement Thursday regarding the special session.

“This week I was very disappointed, but not surprised that the Oklahoma State Senate met in special session, with billions of dollars hoarded away for tomorrow’s politicians’ newest pet projects, for not even a full day, only to say the financial challenges of millions of hard-working Oklahomans is not worth our time.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Cody Rogers, R-Tulsa, released the following statement regarding the Senate’s adjournment from special session Tuesday.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Post-pandemic workforce shortages continue in Oklahoma. The Senate Business and Commerce Committee held an interim study Monday requested by Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, to determine why that’s happening, and what’s needed to get Oklahomans back in the job market.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, released the following statement after the Senate’s Sine Die adjournment from special session Tuesday.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Contact: Democratic Leader Kay Floyd
Capitol: (405) 521-5610
Kay.Floyd@oksenate.gov 

OKLAHOMA CITY –Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd issued the following statement Tuesday on the governor’s push to further reduce taxes.