Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation authored by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, to increase pay for election day poll workers took effect July 1, 2024. Senate Bill 290 increased election inspector pay from $110 to $225, and doubled pay for election clerks and judges, from $100 to $200.

MILWAUKEE, WIS. – Senator Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, this evening issued the following statement while in attendance at the Republican National Convention (RNC), after President Donald Trump and his Vice Presidential pick, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, accepted their official nominations by the Republican Party for the upcoming presidential election. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Mary Boren said legislation that took effect July 1 doubling precinct official pay will not only help address poll worker shortages seen in recent years, but also points to the positive impact of bipartisan efforts to address pressing issues facing the state. Boren was a co-author to her colleague Sen. Warren Hamilton’s Senate Bill 290, which was approved during the 2023 legislative session.

OKLAHOMA CITY — On Saturday, a 20-year-old shooter attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, wounding his ear, killing one man, and injuring two more. Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, released the following statement condemning the attack and encouraging citizens to follow Trump’s exhortation immediately after being shot to “fight” for our principles.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, released the following statement after the Senate adopted SR 1XXXX Monday. The resolution condemns political violence and recognizes the victims who were killed and injured when a shooting occurred at President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Julia Kirt, Senate Democratic Leader-elect, extended congratulations Monday to Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, after he was named President Pro Tempore Designee by the Republican Caucus.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today congratulated Senator Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, on being named Senate Pro Tem designee after the Senate Republican Caucus voted on his nomination.

Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat held a press conference on Monday, July 15.

Resolution presented during special session in reaction to assassination attempt over the weekend

OKLAHOMA CITY – During a special session today, the Oklahoma Senate presented and passed a resolution condemning acts of political violence.

The resolution honored the innocent victims and President Donald Trump after he sustained injuries during an assassination attempt at his rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Young, D-Oklahoma City, issued the following statement after Monday’s Senate passage in special session of a resolution condemning acts of political violence.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, issued the following statement on the Oklahoma Senate’s July 15 Pro Tem election coinciding with the Republican National Convention.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, issued the following statement on the Oklahoma Senate’s July 15 special session coinciding with the Republican National Convention.

OKLAHOMA CITY –  Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, released the following statement after a shooting occurred earlier today during President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, released the following statement after learning about a shooting at President Donald Trump's rally earlier this afternoon.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement after learning about the violent incident at President Donald Trump's rally earlier this afternoon. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Republican National Committee's (RNC) platform committee adopted their 2024 platform on Monday, with their recommendations set to go before the full convention in the coming days. Notably, the opposition to abortion and support for a Christian definition of marriage present in previous platforms were removed. Senator Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, issued the following statement condemning the committee and calling on RNC delegates to amend the committee’s recommendations at the convention next week.

OKLAHOMA CITY –  Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, released the following statement after the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe. 

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, and Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statements mourning the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, a dedicated public servant who played a pivotal role in strengthening national security and supporting military facilities across the state of Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Kay Floyd, D-Oklahoma City, has spent much of her legislative career championing efforts to better support survivors of sexual assault and bring predators to justice.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt ceremonially signed Senate Bill 426 Tuesday. The measure was authored by Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, and aims to protect Oklahomans from the enforcement of mandates and recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations (UN), or the World Economic Forum (WEF).