Sen. Lisa Standridge’s Press Releases

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, today issued the following statement after the Senate failed to bring House Bill 1220 up for a full chamber vote before Thursday's floor deadline.

HB 1220 would protect utility ratepayers by prohibiting municipalities from passing franchise fees or taxes related to the Winter Storm Uri securitization onto ratepayers. Standridge is the bill’s primary Senate author.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, on Thursday successfully advanced legislation to prevent utility customers from being burdened with additional fees and taxes as a result of Winter Storm Uri.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, successfully secured unanimous committee passage of legislation that reinforces property owners' control over their land, even in cases involving easements.

This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 1060, which allows property owners to relocate an easement on their grounds at their own expense by pursuing civil action. HB 1060 does not apply to utility easements.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday advanced legislation from Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, to prohibit new homeless shelters from being located within 3,000 feet of any school.