Hamilton comments on special session

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

“I am disappointed that we adjourned from special session without providing tax relief to Oklahomans. We have put historic amounts in state savings, and it is time to give back to hard-working taxpayers. In addition, poor national economic policies have caused inflation that is making it difficult for Oklahomans to afford basic necessities. It is time to provide a personal income tax cut to our citizens and eliminate the grocery tax. Today, we missed the opportunity to answer the governor’s special session call and provide real relief to the Oklahomans we represent.”

“Oklahomans should be using their dollars at local businesses and supporting the state’s various industries rather than sending more to the government. On a positive note, I look forward to revisiting tax cuts and reform in the public meetings and open discussions that have been proposed under Senate leadership’s declared plan to increase budget transparency.”

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For more information, contact: Sen. Warren Hamilton at 405-521-5604, or email Warren.Hamilton@oksenate.gov.