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Oklahoma State Sen. (R) Jessica Garvin.

Oklahoma State Sen. (R) Jessica Garvin.

My part-time gig

State Sen. Jessica Garvin
Thursday, September 23, 2021
When I tell people the full story of the journey to get to where we are today, I do realize I sound a little crazy to some.
OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

Tim Farley
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Blood drive bill signed by governor Legislation was signed into law May 26 to incentivize Oklahoma businesses to host blood drives for their employees. Senate Bill 905’s author, Sen.
OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

News Staff
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Electronic monitoring changes signed into law More of Oklahoma’s nonviolent offenders will soon qualify for the state’s Electronic Monitoring Program thanks to legislation signed into law May 5. Sen.
Rhys, Everett, Neely and Lily Gay were introduced in the Senate gallery after “Everett’s Law” was approved last week. The bill, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Okla- homa City, would prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or mental disability.

Rhys, Everett, Neely and Lily Gay were introduced in the Senate gallery after “Everett’s Law” was approved last week. The bill, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Okla- homa City, would prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or mental disability.

Everett’s law passes Senate

Tim Farley
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Rhys and Neely Gay are being proactive in their attempt to pass a state law that would prohibit discrimination against a potential organ transplant recipient based solely on the person’s physical or mental disability.
OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

OKLAHOMA SENATE ROUNDUP

News Staff
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Senate bill would allow city workers to carry weapons The Senate approved a measure on Tuesday to give municipalities local control to adopt policies allowing their employees to carry concealed firearms. Senate Bill 644, authored by Sen.
City of Lawton, file Sgt. Chris Tally of the Lawton Police Department displays a Zebra eCitation electronic ticket-writer.

City of Lawton, file Sgt. Chris Tally of the Lawton Police Department displays a Zebra eCitation electronic ticket-writer.

Bill to end ticket quotas moves forward in Senate

Tim Farley
Thursday, February 11, 2021
A state Senate bill that passed its initial hurdle would prevent Oklahoma law enforcement agencies from rewarding or punishing officers based on the number of traffic tickets written. Senate Bill 346, authored by Sen.
Left: Sen. Dave Rader Caucus Chair Right: Sen. Greg McCortney Caucus Vice-Chair

Left: Sen. Dave Rader Caucus Chair Right: Sen. Greg McCortney Caucus Vice-Chair

Senate GOP picks caucus leaders

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Senate Republicans elected Sen. Dave Rader caucus chair and Sen. Greg McCortney caucus vice-chair. “Caucus chair and vice-chair are important leadership roles, and I know Sen. Rader and Sen.
Seat Belt Laws for Children

Seat Belt Laws for Children

Sen. Hicks announces studies on child seat belt laws

News Staff
Monday, September 9, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY - Members of the Senate will examine current seat belt laws for children this week at the state Capitol. “Last year, Oklahoma had 29 fatalities involving minors who were not restrained,” said Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, who requested the study.
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