Senate Approves Bill to Strengthen Child Pornography Laws
On Wednesday, the Senate passed House Bill 3642 by a measure of 42 to zero to strengthen the state’s child pornography law. The… 0
Marijuana Packaging Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill which requires growers to package medical marijuana before they sell the product to dispensaries. House Bill… 0
Senate Administrative Rules Committee Reviews Education Dept Rules
While questions were limited, the Senate Administrative Rules Committee reviewed some of the proposed permanent rules from the Oklahoma Department of Education. They… 0
McCall, Treat Set to Introduce “Impermissible Occupation” as a Crime
Legislative leaders are proposing creating the crime of “impermissible occupation” as a way for Oklahoma law enforcement to address illegal immigration. House Speaker… 0
Employment Verification State Contracting Bill Passes Senate Committee
House Bill 3623 passed through the Senate General Government Committee on Thursday. It would increase the penalty for a contractor or subcontractor to… 0
Standoff Over Budget Continues between Legislative Chambers
Wednesday’s Senate Appropriations Committee was slated to hear dozens of House bills. That did not happen due to the budget standoff between the… 0
Kidd Decides Against Running for Reelection to Senate
Senator Chris Kidd decided he would not run for reelection, but instead return home when his term expires in November. Kidd served as… 0
Affordable Housing Commission Bill Moves Forward
The Senate Business and Commerce Committee approved House Bill 2724, setting up the Oklahoma Affordable Housing Commission. It would oversee the planning, coordination,… 0
Hassink Steps into HD 79 Race for Republican Nomination
Engineer Paul Hassink has thrown in his lot into the House District 79 race. If he wants the seat, he will need to… 0
McDugle Steps Away from Campaign, Endorses Chapman for House District 12 Seat
There won’t be a need for a Republican primary for the House District 12 seat because current office holder Representative Kevin McDugle is… 0