By Madi Alexander, Web Editor The Senate Agriculture and Rural Development Committee voted 9-0 to pass a bill legalizing the slaughter of horses in Oklahoma. House Bill 1999 upholds the ban on the sale of horse meat for human consumption, but overturns the ban on slaughtering horses. The bill has already passed the full House…
Oklahoma House approves bill to nullify Affordable Care Act
The Oklahoma House voted March 14 to declare the Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional.
Oklahoma legislature continues limits on women’s reproductive health
Oklahoma ranks among the 10 worst states for women’s health in the nation, according to TIME and Health Magazines.
Bill to ban texting while driving stalled in committee
A bill that would ban texting while driving has been stalled in committee.
Oklahoma state Senate passes workers’ comp reform bill
Senate Bill 1062, which proposes a complete overhaul to the current workers’ compensation system, passed the Senate 34-12.
Anti-smoking legislation dies in committee
A bill to allow municipalities to impose stricter smoking laws died in committee Feb. 18.
Columnist addresses Oklahoma ridicule in legislative session
Like a train wreck, the opening weeks of the Oklahoma legislative session often cause me to stare even as I cringe, unable to tear my eyes away from the spectacle.
Bill allowing armed teachers passed through committee
The House of Representatives Public Safety Committee voted 8-3 to pass a bill allowing public school teachers and administrators to carry loaded handguns on school property.
Senator abandons bill to permit dog breed bans
By Madi Alexander, Web Editor State Sen. Patrick Anderson will abandon his legislation that would allow municipalities to ban certain breeds of dogs. Senate Bill 32 states, “any incorporated municipality of this state may upon approval by its governing board, restrict the ownership of any breed of dog by citizens residing within the limits of the…
State representative aims to eliminate funding for Oklahoma Arts Council
Rep. Josh Cockroft filed a bill to eliminate state funding for the Oklahoma Arts Council within four years.
Medical marijuana bill filed by Okla. senator
Sen. Constance Johnson has filed two bills regarding marijuana possession and usage.
