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Harris Bill Increasing Maximum Amount for Adoption Tax Credits Signed

Friday, June 20 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill helping reduce the financial burden brought by adoption has been signed into law. Rep. Erick Harris, R-Edmond, authored House Bill 2610, which increases a tax credit for nonrecurring adoption expenses. The bill increases the maximum credit amount to 15% of qualified expenses, up to $3,000 for single filers and... Read More.

Historic Fee Elimination Signed into Law

Friday, June 6 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 income tax cut signed by Gov. Stitt

Thursday, May 29 by News 6

OKLAHOMA CITY -Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced he has signed another income tax cut for Oklahomans Wednesday afternoon.Sitt posted a video on his X account announcing the cut.LATEST FROM OKLAHOMA'S GOVERNOR: Oklahoma Gov. Stitt holds weekly press conference: 4 takeaways"It has been a priority for the Stitt administration to lower taxes for... Read More.

Bill to Prevent Men from Being Housed in Women’s Prisons Signed into Law

Wednesday, May 21 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill protecting the privacy rights of incarcerated women has been signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt.Senate Bill 418 requires the Oklahoma Department of Corrections to designate restrooms, changing areas and sleeping quarters exclusively for either female or male inmates.This legislation was authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader... Read More.

Sterling Bills Signed Into Law Strengthen Youth Protections and Expand Educational Access

Wednesday, May 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two measures authored by Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, aimed at improving educational access for justice-involved youth and strengthening child protection laws, have officially been signed into law.House Bill 1940, signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on May 9, modifies charter school sponsorship provisions to allow the Statewide Charter School Board to... Read More.

Lauria and Ashley’s Law Signed by Governor

Wednesday, May 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, Tuesday thanked the governor for signing into a law a bill that adds accessory to murder in the first or second degree to the list of crimes requiring an offender to serve 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for consideration for parole. Those convicted now... Read More.

Bill Allowing Property Owners to Reclaim Seized Land Signed into Law

Tuesday, April 29 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, commented on the governor's signing of House Bill 1103, which requires the Oklahoma Transportation Commission to notify a previous property owner if the land they sold to the Commission is going to be offered for sale. "This was a constituent request bill," Gann said. "This person experienced... Read More.