I’m very pleased that the House of Representatives this week gave final approval to my proposal to require that public schools give students the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance each school day. Senate Bill 1143 is a proposal that underscores the value of the pledge as a tradition, and an act that brings […]
Legislation
Senate advances proposal to regulate synthetic drugs
The state Senate this week approved legislation designed to combat the sale of dangerous synthetic drugs. House Bill 2666, by Rep. David Derby and Sen. Rob Standridge, would bring a number of synthetic drugs under the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act. Standridge explained that the sale of such drugs, particularly synthetic marijuana, has emerged […]
Senate Update from Sen. Rob Standridge
After passing one of the final legislative deadlines of the year, the Senate will turn its attention to floor activity. 270 House proposals have cleared Senate committees and are eligible to be heard by the full Senate. I’m very pleased that one of my proposals was among the first to be signed this year by […]
Senate Update from Sen. Rob Standridge; April 7-10
After passing one of the final legislative deadlines of the year, the Senate will turn its attention to floor activity. 270 House proposals have cleared Senate committees and are eligible to be heard by the full Senate. I’m very pleased that one of my proposals was among the first to be signed this year by […]
Senate Week in Review – March 24-27
The Oklahoma Senate Monday, March 24 The Senate met Monday, but took no action on bills. Senate committees approved several measures Monday, including the following. -HB 1378 by Rep. Emily Virgin, amends the Dustin Rhodes and Lindsay Steed CPR Training Act. -HB 3399 by Rep. Jeff Hickman, removes all references to PASS standards and replaces […]