Sen. George Burns’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator George Burns, R-Pollard, filed legislation Thursday to update Oklahoma’s groundwater permitting process by requiring applicants to provide basic identity verification when seeking a permit to use groundwater.

The bill would require individuals applying for a groundwater permit to submit documentation showing a valid, unexpired Oklahoma driver license or a valid United States passport as part of the application process with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Burns, R-Pollard, filed legislation today to require health benefit plans in Oklahoma to cover medically recognized cooling systems used during chemotherapy treatment.

The bill would require coverage for cooling caps and other therapeutic cooling devices designed to reduce common chemotherapy side effects, including hair loss and nerve damage affecting the hands and feet. Under the measure, coverage for these cooling systems would not be subject to annual deductibles, co-payments, or coinsurance limits typically applied to covered benefits.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Burns filed legislation Tuesday to update Oklahoma law governing the submission, testing, and long-term retention of sexual assault evidence kits, with the goal of ensuring evidence is handled promptly, consistently, and with clear accountability across the system.

Senator Burns’ SB 132 establishes phased timeline to improve energy stewardship

Senate Bill 130 aims to explore feasibility of nuclear power generation

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, welcomed Haworth FFA member Jalyn Lundry to the Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday, recognizing her exceptional accomplishments in agricultural education and public speaking.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, recently welcomed members of Leadership LeFlore County to the State Capitol as part of their ongoing curriculum to develop the next generation of community and business leaders.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, issued the following statement after the Senate Education Committee voted this week to confirm two of his executive nominations to the Carl Albert State College Board of Regents.

Former State Senator Mark Allen and financial advisor Lavon Williams both received committee approval and will now advance to the full Senate for final confirmation.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator George Burns, R-Pollard, today recognized two young students from McCurtain County for their award-winning entries in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s 2025 Trash Poster Contest.

First grader Alyla Gribnitz of Lukfata Elementary School in Broken Bow and fifth grader Lydia Bundy of Bundy Homeschool in Idabel each placed third in their respective grade levels out of nearly 4,000 entries submitted from across the state across all grade levels.

Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener (left), and Sen. George Burns, R-Pollard, pose for a photo with Virginia “Jenny” Oliver in the Oklahoma Senate lounge. Senator Burns recognized Oliver for her 50-year career at Pocola Public School.