Senate Review: The first formal session of 2021
Get the latest update from the Senate, regarding bills, budgets and new policy from state legislature.
Senate Review by Senator James Leewright
Read about what triggered the special session this week and what the state did to take precautions to keep everyone healthy.
Lawmakers Call for First Responder Coverage
A group of Republican lawmakers from the Oklahoma House of Representatives are sending a letter self-funded municipalities and related groups asking them to cover and provide workers’ compensation benefits to any first responder testing positive for COVID-19. Read the full letter inside.
Capitol Connection: The latest update on COVID-19 from State Representative Mark Lawson
The latest updates from State Representative Mark Lawson regarding testing, supplies, sheltering and closures and task forces.
State Legislature working to reduce the spread of COVID-19, get resources to those who need them
Leewright talks about legislation going into effect to combat the spread of the Coronavirus. Plus, a new website for resources for health information, unemployment aid, and more.
Sapulpa homeschooled senior serves as page for Senate
Sapulpa homeschooled senior Grant Cuellar has completed a week of service as a page for the State Senate, Sen. James Leewright, R-Bristow.
“Please don’t fail us!” parents implore legislators at inaugural Sapulpa PLAC meeting
The Sapulpa Parent Legislative Action Committee (PLAC) is an effort to “inform and engage parents and the community in advocating for a strong, equitable public education system for ALL children”
Bill to better protect domestic abuse victims passes Senate
This bill will allow the courts to hold domestic violence offenders in custody for 24 to 72 hours to allow victims to be able to clear out of their homes and apply for emergency victim protective orders before their abusers are released.
Senate Review: More than 400 bills made it through committee
There were more than 400 bills that made it through the committee process this session. Here’s a look at a few of them.
Senate Review: the Barbara E. Hoover Act and Anti-Red Flag Act
Senator Leewright talks about bills passed providing additional rights regarding the family of nursing home residents, and a new bill that would nullify any attempt to bring “red flag laws” to Oklahoma.