Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Jessica Garvin, R–Duncan, has filed legislation to increase the state penalty for carrying an illegal firearm onto school property. Senate Bill 1254 changes the already illegal infraction from a misdemeanor to a felony offense, increases the fine to $2,500 and allows

OKLAHOMA CITY – Dusty Deevers is now officially on the job as State Senator for District 32.  The Elgin Republican was sworn in during a ceremony at the Capitol on Wednesday alongside friends, family and other supporters

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, has filed legislation to attract military retirees from around the country to Oklahoma’s classrooms.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, and Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore, have filed a resolution to affirm support of Israel and to condemn Hamas. The resolution can be considered by the Oklahoma Legislature when it convenes in February.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Young issued the following statement Thursday in response to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s executive order on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education and state agencies.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd announced Wednesday her caucus has elected Sen. Julia Kirt to follow Floyd into that leadership role for the 60th Oklahoma Legislature. Sen. Michael Brooks was chosen to succeed Sen. Kevin Matthews as Democratic caucus chair. Due to term limits, the 59th Oklahoma Legislature will be the last for both Floyd and Matthews, who will continue to serve in their Senate leadership roles until they leave office in November of 2024.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, filed legislation recently to better protect the Second Amendment rights of Oklahomans when purchasing firearms.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Democratic lawmakers representing the communities of Norman and Stillwater, home to the state’s two largest public universities, the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, issued the following statements Wednesday regarding the governor’s executive order on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs in state agencies and higher educa

OKLAHOMA CITY – In the wake of Senator Standridge’s Interim Study on October 18, looking at DEI practices in our universities and colleges, Standridge has filed four pieces of legislation to adopt laws that will stop this discrim

OKLAHOMA CITY- On Wednesday, Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, filed Senate Bill 1228, a measure that would outline a pathway to eliminate the Oklahoma state income tax.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, served as the Senate author of House Bill 1542 in the 2023 legislative session, which allows school cafeterias and restaurants to donate their extra food without the fear of civil liability. The bill took effect on Nov.

OKLAHOMA CITY- On Monday, Sen. Micheal Bergstrom, R-Adair, filed Senate Bill 1217, a critical initiative aimed at fortifying oversight and accountability within state agencies.

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

OKLAHOMA CITY –Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd issued the following statement Monday regarding Senate leadership’s plan for a new budget process.

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 regarding Senate leadership’s plan for a new budget process.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Monday, December 4, 2023.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the Senate’s plan for more budget transparency and an estimated timeline for the Senate’s new budget proposal.

The Senate appropriations subcommittee members will begin analyzing agency budgets and program performance measures beginning tomorrow in open meetings. This process will go through the end of January. All meetings will be open and livestreamed on the Senate website.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today expressed frustration after the Oklahoma Tax Commission delayed the application start date for the Parental Choice Tax Credit.  

The application start has been moved from today, Friday, Dec. 1 to Wednesday, Dec. 6.