Copied from: News Story – Oklahoma House of Representatives (okhouse.gov) View the proposed map here: Legislative Redistricting (arcgis.com) House Announces Redistricting Plan4/21/2021 1:54:00 PM OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives today announced its legislative redistricting plan. By law, the Legislature must redraw its legislative district boundaries to reflect changes in population every tenContinue reading “Proposed House Districts”
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Two Good Bills
Two important bills were passed off the House floor today. SB658 will require that school districts provide to parents information regarding vaccine exemptions. This does not add an exemption. It simply notifies parents of their options. It will require schools to provide relevant scientific studies and specific guidelines before instituting a mask mandate. SB2 prohibitsContinue reading “Two Good Bills”
OKGOP 2021
It was a pleasure to attend two OKGOP events with good friends and a great speaker. Candace Owens was superb as she challenged everyone listening to simply speak up. Bravery in our current society requires only the willingness to speak the truth. More than 1,200 delegates from across the state attended the GOP convention SaturdayContinue reading “OKGOP 2021”
April 10, 2020
“Our cause is the cause of all mankind…we are fighting for their liberty in defending our own.” -Benjamin Franklin This day, one year ago, I declared my candidacy for the office of Oklahoma State Representative. I needed to vote for a candidate who viewed the Constitution of the United States as the greatest governing documentContinue reading “April 10, 2020”
Week 10
This was the final week for moving bills through the various committees. The Public Health committee was busy hearing fifteen bills dealing with several areas of health in Oklahoma. There were bills in support of parental rights and the sanctity of life. LIFE The bills in support of life were SB612 and SB779 and bothContinue reading “Week 10”
Be of Good Cheer
There is a Risen Savior in the world today. HE LIVES! Jesus offers the free gift of life to any who will accept. He requires nothing of us but to believe in Him. John 17:33- “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall haveContinue reading “Be of Good Cheer”
Parents Be Aware
God gives the responsibility of rearing children to the parents and not to the state. Parents are the ultimate authority in the lives of their children. Parents determine how best to guide their own children. Be aware that there are members of our Oklahoma legislature who question whether parents should be entrusted with such anContinue reading “Parents Be Aware”
Week 9
This week in OKC the “Tip of the Spear” exhibit was officially opened at the Oklahoma History Center on Monday. The outdoor exhibit features a Bell UH-1 helicopter, better known as the Huey, which become an iconic symbol of the Vietnam War. It sits atop a representation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Wall, whichContinue reading “Week 9”
Week 8
Committee meetings are in full swing again as the Senate bills make their way to the House. The entire process of hearing bills in committee before sending them to the House floor which we just completed with House bills is repeated with each of the Senate bills. As a member of the Administrative Rules committee,Continue reading “Week 8”
Redistricting Fun
The 2020 Census is followed by drawing new district maps for legislative seats. If you want to try your hand at drawing House and Senate lines, visit the website below and click on Dave’s Redistricting link. Be prepared to redraw the entire state. A small change in one area can affect districts in other partsContinue reading “Redistricting Fun”
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