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Legislative Update

Expansion to Caring for Caregivers Tax Credit Filed

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, is aiming to expand eligibility and qualifying expenses for a first-in-the-nation tax credit. West’s House Bill 4118 would eliminate the current age minimum for eligible family members. Currently, eligible family members must be at least 62 years old. Additionally, the bill would add mileage for medical appointments…

Norwood files bill to create 988 Trust Fund as federal support set to expire

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Freshman lawmaker Rep. Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has filed legislation to create the 988 Trust Fund to help ensure Oklahoma’s mental health crisis hotline remains available to those in need as federal funding is set to expire later this year. “Oklahomans need to know that when they make that call, someone will answer,”…

Bill to protect Veteran Property Tax Exemptions

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, has filed a bill that would make it easier for 100% veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses to maintain property tax exemptions when moving to a new home. While Oklahoma law allows these exemptions to transfer when a veteran relocates, gaps in the current process can cause…

Bill to abolish Abortion filed in Oklahoma

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma State Representative Gabe Woolley filed the Abolition of Abortion in Oklahoma Act this week to completely abolish abortion in the state. House Bill 3038, which is co-sponsored by Oklahoma State Senator Warren Hamilton, would acknowledge the sanctity of life made in the image of God and the protections that must…

New law ensures supplemental breast cancer services covered

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OKLAHOMA CITY –  Beginning Nov. 1, a new law updated existing diagnostic mammography law to ensure diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs under health benefit plans. Services covered are recommended by medical experts for early detection of breast cancer. The law’s House author is Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa. “Early…

Aggravated DUI Expansion Law Takes Effect November 1

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Bill 54, a measure championed by Senator Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, during the 2025 legislative session, will soon take effect on November 1 and expand the definition of Aggravated DUI under Oklahoma law. The new law strengthens Oklahoma’s efforts to protect motorists and families by including additional offenses such as causing a…

New legislation goes into effect on November 1

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Property Owners Can Reclaim Seized Land OKLAHOMA CITY – After Nov. 1, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission will be required to notify previous property owners if the land they sold to the Commission is going to be offered for sale. The property owners would then have the right to repurchase at their original selling price. The…

Banning Issues Statement on Bixby Students’ Apparel

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, today released a statement following reports that multiple Bixby students were asked to remove or turn their shirts inside out for wearing apparel referencing conservative public figures. According to reports, staff told two students to adjust their clothing under the district’s dress code policy, which allows intervention when…

Sen. Seifried, Rep. Caldwell Host Interim Study on Classroom Technology, AI

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, and Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, on Tuesday hosted a joint interim study to explore whether the use of technology and artificial intelligence in the classroom helps or hinders student learning. The study, held before the Senate Technology and Telecommunications Committee, which Seifried chairs, comes after the two legislators…

Hall Appointed to Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Board

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Rob Hall, R-Tulsa, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) Board. He was appointed by Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, effective immediately. “As we look to a more technologically advanced future and compete on a global academic stage, institutions such as OSSM…