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Historic Fee Elimination Signed into Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two measures reforming Oklahoma's fines and fees systems have been signed into law.Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, authored House Bill 1460 and House Bill 1462. The measures arose from an interim study held in October to understand the current scope of... Read More.

Oklahoma dispensary reacts to pre-packaged medical marijuana law

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As of Sunday, a new Oklahoma law says dispensaries can only sell pre-packaged marijuana.The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) says there is a grace period for this, as dispensaries have until November 1 to stop selling deli-style weed.Melanie Brown with The Farmacy Dispensary tells Fox 25 she'll be out of her... Read More.

Service Animal Protection Bill Becomes Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1178 became law after Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, successfully led an override of the governor’s veto. The bill strengthens Oklahoma’s laws regarding service animals, ensuring greater protection for individuals with disabilities. The new law clarifies that only animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities qualify as... Read More.
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Leader Munson bill to increase compensation for wrongfully convicted Oklahomans becomes law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – HB 2235 by House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, was signed into law. The bill increases compensation for wrongfully convicted Oklahomans based on the number of years they were wrongfully incarcerated. “This is a big win and step in the right direction for reforming Oklahoma’s criminal justice system,” Leader Munson said.... Read More.

Governor Signs “Protect Our Kids Act” into Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Protect Our Kids Act, authored by Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, has been signed into law. The measure is designed to strengthen transparency and accountability in cases involving alleged abuse or sexual misconduct by school employees.The Protect Our Kids Act, House Bill 1075, closes long-standing gaps in how... Read More.

Hamilton’s Bill Raising Age of Consent Becomes Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, issued the following statement after House Bill 1003 became law this week.The measure implements additional protections for Oklahoma youth by raising the age of consent from 16 to 18.“Raising the age of consent to 18 is a crucial step in closing dangerous loopholes that have allowed predators to... Read More.
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SB 912 Becomes Law, Securing Oklahoma’s Future as Leader in the Space Industry

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY- Senate Bill 912, by Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, became law last week. The measure aims to meet the evolving needs of the space industry and position Oklahoma as a national leader in space exploration and innovation by merging the responsibilities of the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) within the Oklahoma Department... Read More.

Bill to Recruit Foster Parents Becomes Law

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation from Senate Majority Floor Leader Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, to recruit more foster families to serve the thousands of Oklahoma children in need of loving foster homes has become law.Senate Bill 658 has been signed into law to ensure that eligible foster or adoptive parents aren’t excluded from... Read More.
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House Remembers Fallen Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week

by Ponca City Now
 The Oklahoma House of Representatives paused to remember the lives of two Oklahoma law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year.The House held a moment of silence in remembrance of Corporal Robert William Sumner, who served with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, and Brian Keith Herbert,... Read More.
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