Sen. Jessica Garvin’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, on Tuesday released the following statement after voting in favor of House Bill 4156 to crack down on illegal immigration.

This bill creates the crime of “impermissible occupation,” which is when someone who has not obtained legal authorization to enter the United States comes to Oklahoma and remains in the state.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed the Women’s Bill of Rights, which updates state law to ensure all statutory references to women refer to a person’s biological sex and, specifically, individuals who were born female.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape in certain situations.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Members of the Oklahoma Women’s Legislative Caucus are helping bring attention to Women’s History Month, observed each March, celebrating the outstanding contributions women have made throughout the nation’s history.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, on Thursday passed a trio of bills to improve pension benefits for retired police officers, firefighters and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, was recognized this week by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for her conservative voting record while serving in the Oklahoma Senate.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation to give local school boards more leniency in deciding how best to protect their districts will be up for consideration before the Senate Education Committee this month. Senate Bill 1767 by Sen.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Jessica Garvin, R–Duncan, has filed legislation to increase the state penalty for carrying an illegal firearm onto school property. Senate Bill 1254 changes the already illegal infraction from a misdemeanor to a felony offense, increases the fine to $2,500 and allows

The Oklahoma Hispanic Institute recently named Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, as one of their “Top 40 Oklahoma Hispanic Leader” Award recipients. The Duncan Republican was the first Hispanic woman ever elected to the Oklahoma Legislature, an honor she does not take lightly.

OKLAHOMA CITY – In the final days of the legislative session, the Senate and House passed additional reforms to Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry through Senate Bills 437 and 813. Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, and her House authors released the following statements Friday.