Because of Chike’s courage and a united coalition, there is now Supreme Court precedent warning government officials that, if they violate our rights, they will be held accountable to the victims. And that’s good news for every single American.
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Week 7
Having completed Deadline Week, this slower week gives us a chance to get some rest and to visit folks in our districts. On Monday, I was able to attend the monthly Washington County GOP meeting. WOW! What a turnout! This was the first meeting with the new leadership and they did a great job managingContinue reading “Week 7”
Week 6
Deadline Week: All bills must be heard by Thursday, March 11th. This. Was. A. Long. Week. Tuesday was the longest day. We voted to suspend rules and stayed on the floor until 1:00 am Wednesday. There were several bills presented in support of our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms. And ALL OF THEM PASSEDContinue reading “Week 6”
Week 5
Week 5 begins the two week process of hearing bills on the House floor. This occurs after all bills have been heard in committee(at least, all the bills that were given a hearing in committee). All bills that will be sent to the Senate must be heard by midnight on Thursday, March 11. We hearContinue reading “Week 5”
Week 4
Week 4 was a busy week at the Oklahoma Capitol and back home in District 11. Week 4(the week of February 21st) had some fun highlights. I was excited for the opportunity to be a judge of the 2021 State Aviation Art Contest. Students of all ages submitted artwork to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission focusingContinue reading “Week 4”
Week 3
Another week of weather delays. Most of my committee meetings were cancelled due to road conditions. We were able to hear HB1236 in the States Rights Committee. This is a 10th Amendment bill that gives the Oklahoma Legislature authority to review any Presidential executive order to determine if it is Constitutional. A much needed protection!Continue reading “Week 3”
Week 2
This week began with treacherous roads due to unexpected ice. After attempting to drive to Oklahoma City on Monday, I slowly made my way home passed many wrecked and stranded vehicles. I was frustrated to miss the first vote on the House floor to extend the virtual meetings provision of the Open Meetings Act. MyContinue reading “Week 2”
Week 1
“Oklahoma, the state of our state is strong because we are resilient and well-positioned for a bright future.” – Governor Kevin Stitt The first week of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature began with a Joint Session of the House and Senate to receive Governor Stitt’s State of the State address. It was an honor to sitContinue reading “Week 1”
And so it begins
As I prepare to join the 58th Oklahoma Legislature, I find myself reflecting hopefully on the opportunity we see before us in the form of a substantial Republican majority in all three branches of Oklahoma government. I am profoundly encouraged by the increased number of conservatives entering with me, even as at the same timeContinue reading “And so it begins”
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