Sen. George Burns’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 365, a measure that expands the authority of the State Board of Education to regulate the certification process for head coaches in Oklahoma’s public schools.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced legislation to transfer the management and operation of Hugo Lake Park to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. Senate Bill 121 proposes transferring all properties currently held for Hugo Lake Park to the department by January 1, 2026.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has introduced Senate Bill 123 to revise provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act regarding the use of ammunition.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has filed Senate Bill 124, a measure designed to exempt Oklahoma-made firearm suppressors and their basic materials from federal laws and regulations.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, recently held a meeting with multiple state agencies and Southeastern Oklahoma residents to discuss critical water resource issues in Southeastern Oklahoma. The meeting focused on concerns surrounding the environmental and public health impacts of water permits being issued for commercial use in the region, specifically for a poultry farm and a marijuana grow operation.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, has announced his strong opposition to the proposed hydroelectric power plant along the Kiamichi River in Pushmataha County.

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 – 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).

OKLAHOMA CITY – Recently, Senate Bill 426 successfully passed through the Senate and House. The bill, authored by Sen.