Sen. Julia Kirt’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt responded to the governor’s State of the State today, saying the state needs a new plan that focuses on solving real problems for Oklahomans, not just political talking points.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has filed a suite of bills to increase availability of homes in communities across Oklahoma. She filed bills focused on keeping home development economically viable in all parts of the state and to encourage local leadership to address the housing shortage. SB275 would create the Workforce Housing Commission to inform state strategies for the housing market. SB938 would create a grant program for municipalities to establish comprehensive housing strategies. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has filed legislation for the 2025 session to modernize Oklahoma’s eviction

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Senate Democrats have released their legislative priorities for the 2025 session – their blueprint to create prosperity, improved health, greater educational opportunities, and more fair government for all Oklahomans.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt issued the following statement after the members of the Senate Democratic Caucus nominated and unanimously supported her as president pro tempore during Tuesday’s Organizational Day meeting.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt and Sen. Carri Hicks issued the following statements on Thursday mourning the loss of Oklahoma business and civic leader Gene Rainbolt.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has filed a pair of bills for the 2025 legislative session providing meaningful tax relief to working Oklahomans struggling with rising costs and stagnant wages. Senate Bill 72 would modernize the state’s sales tax relief credit.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, has announced her leadership team for the 60^th Oklahoma Legislature. Kirt and Democratic Caucus Chair Michael Brooks, D-Oklahoma City, were previously elected to their leadership posts by their fellow Senate Democrats.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, and Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, hosted a public forum Wednesday examining how Oklahoma could improve health outcomes by taking a public health policy approach to HIV, instead of continuing to criminalize those living with the virus.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow lawmakers, four members of the Senate Democratic Caucus were formally sworn into office during a ceremony held in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday for new and reelected members. New members of the Democratic Caucus include Sen. Regina Goodwin, D-Tulsa, Sen.