Senator Casey Murdock, R-Felt, will present House Bill 3660 in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee on Thursday in spite of rhetoric from a deeply misinformed lawmaker who continues to spread blatant lies about this legislation.
The Senate Business and Insurance Committee on Thursday unanimously advanced legislation from Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, to recruit more people into the plumbing industry and make it easier for individuals to get licensed in the field.
Sen. Kendal Sacchieri recognized the lives and service of Goldsby Fire Department volunteer firefighter Todd Pendleton and Fire Administrator Bryan Jenkins, who were honored on the Senate floor following their tragic loss in the line of duty.
Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, is advancing House Bill 3831, a measure to formally establish Oklahoma Task Force 1 as the state’s official urban search and rescue team, ensuring long-term support and readiness.
The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed legislation from Sen. Jonathan Wingard, R-Ada, to financially penalize pharmacy benefit managers that undercut reimbursement rates for local pharmacies.
Sen. Gollihare secured Senate passage of SB 1618, legislation to modernize Oklahoma’s pretrial system by equipping judges with validated risk assessment tools to better protect communities and ensure consistent, informed release decisions.
The legislation — Senate Bills 1913, 1894, and 592 — addresses specific gaps in current law while reinforcing a more transparent and accountable system for Oklahoma families, schools, and employers.
Gollihare stated: “This legislation is about making sure we are protecting taxpayer dollars while preserving access to care for those who truly need it.”
Sen. Aaron Reinhardt, R-Jenks, stated: "We’re making sure survivors are connected to the right resources, in the right way, so they have a real path forward — not just in the immediate aftermath, but meaningfully in the long term."
