Category Archives: Weekly Updates

A friend texted me this weekend happy to see all of the good things coming out of the state legislature. I asked her to explain as I am frustrated to see so many bills stalled for one reason or another. She said, “They made Oklahoma a 2nd Amendment sanctuary state, rid our schools of criticalContinue reading “Week 15”

“The policy of American government is to leave its citizens free, neither restraining them nor aiding them in their pursuits.” -Thomas Jefferson to M. L’Hommande, 1787 An understanding of the proper role of our unique American government is necessary when considering proposed legislation. Often while sitting on the House floor, I find myself agreeing thatContinue reading “Week 14”

The Senate Bill deadline week ended April 22nd, but the busy session continues. I was excited and honored to see many familiar faces this past week as well as meeting new ones. Roads and bridges are a legitimate use of taxpayers’ money. Congratulations Billie Roane on being appointed to the Bartlesville City Council! http://m.bartlesvilleradio.com/pages/news/291332021/roane-appointed-to-ward-4-council-seat MissContinue reading “Familiar Faces”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 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”