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Humphrey Files Legislation to Extend Health Liability Claims

Wednesday, February 4 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed legislation that would extend the period of time for people to file health care liability claims based on a good faith belief that a federal procedural bar was in place when a cause of action arose. Supporters of House Bill 3119 say it could remove... Read More.

Miller Files Bill to Protect Veteran Property Tax Exemptions

Monday, February 2 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, has filed a bill that would make it easier for 100% veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses to maintain property tax exemptions when moving to a new home. While Oklahoma law allows these exemptions to transfer when a veteran relocates, gaps in the current process can cause... Read More.

Norwood files bill to create 988 Trust Fund as federal support set to expire

Thursday, January 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Freshman lawmaker Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has filed legislation to create the 988 Trust Fund to help ensure Oklahoma’s mental health crisis hotline remains available to those in need as federal funding is set to expire later this year. "Oklahomans need to know that when they make that call, someone will answer,"... Read More.

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Norwood Files Fireworks Tax-Free Weekend Bill for America’s 250th

Wednesday, January 28 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has filed legislation to create a temporary sales tax exemption on fireworks as Oklahoma and the nation prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. House Bill 4093 would establish a four-day, tax-free period for the sale of fireworks beginning at 12:01 a.m. July 2.... Read More.

Speaker Kyle Hilbert Files Legislation to Give Oklahoma One of the Strongest Early Literacy Laws in the Country

Tuesday, January 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, has filed legislation to strengthen Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act, reinforcing the state’s commitment to ensuring every child can read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. “Reading is not optional, it is foundational,” Speaker Hilbert said. “If a child cannot read,... Read More.

Jenkins Files Bills for Voters to Decide Legislative Pay

Tuesday, January 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, has filed three bills she says are aimed at giving voters a direct voice in decisions about pay raises for legislators and statewide elected officials. Jenkins said she introduced the three pieces of legislation after the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board met in executive session late last year before... Read More.

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Maynard Files Trio of AI Safeguards

Monday, January 19 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, has filed a three-bill legislative package establishing commonsense safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in Oklahoma. The measures seek to clarify that artificial intelligence systems are not persons and cannot hold legal rights, ensure state agencies use AI responsibly with human oversight, and protect minors from... Read More.

Rep. Boles files bill to protect Oklahomans from utility rate increases due to new data centers

Wednesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow, has filed legislation with the intent to protect Oklahomans from having to pay increased utility rates by ensuring data centers pay their share of infrastructure costs as they expand across the state. House Bill 2992, titled the Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026,... Read More.

Senator Seifried Files Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk, Denouncing Political Violence

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at a campus event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old activist devoted his career to getting young people involved... Read More.

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Drummond files suit to protect Oklahomans’ genetic information

Monday, June 23 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a federal lawsuit to block genetic testing company 23andMe from selling the private DNA information of 15 million customers without their permission. He joined attorneys general from 27 other states in the legal challenge, arguing that the company's plan to auction off customers' genetic data... Read More.

Fugate Files Lawsuit Addressing Governor’s Work-From-Home Executive Order

Monday, February 24 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Friday, Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, held a press conference announcing a lawsuit he is filing in opposition to the Governor and Executive Order 2024-29. “I have grown increasingly concerned at the scope and breadth of the Governor’s executive orders and the ways they supersede legislative authority,” Fugate said. “It is... Read More.

Humphrey Files Bill to Rename Dept. of Corrections

Thursday, January 30 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, has filed House Bill 1310 to rename the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) to the Oklahoma Department of Corruption. Humphrey is vice chair of the House Public Safety Committee. "The Oklahoma Legislature has published all the bills for our upcoming 2025 session," Humphrey said. "It is not... Read More.