Sen. Brenda Stanley’s Press Releases

A Senate bill aimed at ensuring teachers receive due process is now on it’s way to the House of Representatives for further consideration.  Senate Bill 13, by Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, was approved unanimously by the full Senate on Monday. Stanley said the bill addresses a loophole in current statutes that can result in a teacher being fired without due process.

The full Senate voted unanimously Tuesday for a measure requiring standardized investigations following sudden, unexplained infant deaths. Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, is the principal author of Senate Bill 95.

“Oklahoma’s infant mortality rate has been higher than the national average since 1992,” Stanley said.  “Having accurate data from thorough, standardized investigations would help us be proactive with policies and statutes that can help save lives.  That’s exactly what SB 95 would do.” 

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate Health and Human Services Committee approved legislation Wednesday to require standardized investigations following the sudden, unexplained deaths of infants in Oklahoma.  

Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, is the principal author of Senate Bill 95 which cleared the committee with unanimous approval.

State Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City, has been chosen to serve as vice chair of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee for the next two years.  Stanley represents Senate District 42 in the Legislature, which includes Tinker Air Force Base.  Stanley was named to the post by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation creating a system for licensing midwives has been signed into law.  Senate Bill 1823, creating Shepherd’s Law, was signed into law Monday by Gov. Kevin Stitt.

The Senate has given full approval to legislation that will provide for state licensure of midwives.  Senate Bill 1823 creates “Shepherd’s Law,” by Sen. Brenda Stanley.  The bill was approved by a wide margin and with bipartisan support on Wednesday, 41 to 5.

            State Sen. Brenda Stanley has been chosen for a new committee assignment for the 2020 legislative session.  Stanley, R-Midwest City, has been given a seat on the Senate Education Committee, tasked with addressing public policy legislation impacting education throughout the state. read more.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Brenda Stanley presented her first two bills of the Senate term in the Health and Human Services Committee Monday morning, with both measures receiving approval.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Brenda Stanley was appointed by incoming Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat to serve on four Senate committees for the 57th Legislature. The Oklahoma City Republican will serve on the Senate standing committees for Retirement and Insurance, Finance, and Veterans and Military Affairs. She will also serve on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education.