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- [Over 30 Reviews now for 2084](https://robstandridge.com/over-30-reviews-now-for-2084/) - WIth an overall rating of 4.3, I am very proud of the reviews I have been receiving for 2084. Here are just a few of the most recent: I so much appreciate all that have purchased and/or read 2084. I enjoyed the year it took me to write this book, something I had been thinking
- [Meth Cartel Completed](https://robstandridge.com/meth-cartel-completed/) - I am very excited to announce my second novel, Meth Cartel, is now complete. I am now working through the publishing process, and will hopefully have it in print within a few months. I plan to put some teasers up to give you an idea of the story and our heroes and villains in the
- [Fantasy Trip](https://robstandridge.com/robs-poetry/) - Thought I would start sharing some of my poetry and short story writing here on my website. I realize some of it is a bit silly, but I enjoy throwing together these little poems and riddles on occasion so thought I would share a bit as I am between books. This first little poem I
- [Reviews Are Pouring in for 2084](https://robstandridge.com/reviews-are-pouring-in-for-2084/) - My previous post highlighted a review that was not very positive for 2084, but it did allow us to analyze some of the constitutional and legal principles I put forward in the book. To follow up on this post, I think it is only fair that I share with you a sampling of the reviews
- [All agree our Constitution has been abused and misused - Can this be corrected?](https://robstandridge.com/all-agree-our-constitution-has-been-abused-and-misused-can-this-be-corrected/) - The short answer is YES. I wanted to write about this briefly as I recently received the following review on my first book, 2084, which expresses serious doubt about my inclusion of constitutional principles like those that led to the adoption of our original Bill of Rights. I am not trying to be argumentative with
- [Full Circle Bookstore Signing](https://robstandridge.com/full-circle-bookstore-signing/) - Please join me this Saturday, January 11th, between 3PM and 5PM at the Full Circle Book Store (https://fullcirclebooks.com/) in Oklahoma City for a book signing. I will be there to autograph any books. Please come by if you can. Full Circle is an awesome book store, so I would welcome you to come take a
- [2084 Now Available in all Formats](https://robstandridge.com/2084-now-available-in-all-formats/) - CLICK TO VIEW OR PURCHASE A BOOK ON AMAZON
- [Standridge Bill to Combat Squatting Passes Senate](https://robstandridge.com/standridge-bill-to-combat-squatting-passes-senate/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – On Thursday, Senate Bill 1994, authored by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, was passed by the Senate. The measure seeks to strengthen laws against squatting. “In my district over the last year we have seen a home owner arrive home only to find a stranger in their shower, unwilling to leave until they
- [2084 - eBook now available on Amazon](https://robstandridge.com/2084-ebook-now-available-on-amazon/) - A year of writing and nearly six months of agent-hunting/publisher-hunting, my first book is now on Amazon. If you have Kindle-Unlimited the eBook is free, or it is just $6.99 otherwise. The paperback should be out soon, as I just approved the proof. Click here to see on Amazon. Here is my description from Amazon:
- [2084 Cover Art Finished](https://robstandridge.com/2084-cover-art-finished/)
- [Title changed back to original title - 2084](https://robstandridge.com/title-changed-back-to-original-title-2084/) - I know I have been a little delayed in getting my first book published, but I have been working on artwork, struggling over the title, and the million other things that occupy our lives. That being said, after much thought and prayer, I am changing the title back to the original and working title, 2084
- [Senator Standridge comments on SB1409, driver's licenses for illegal aliens](https://robstandridge.com/senator-standridge-comments-on-sb1409-drivers-licenses-for-illegal-aliens/) - If anyone questions the real purpose of legislation like this, they need do no more than look at the debate on this same bill back in 2021. Here is a link to that debate, and should begin where I find all the indicators in this bill that show without question that it is a bill
- [SENATOR ROB STANDRIDGE ENDORSES DONALD TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT](https://robstandridge.com/senator-rob-standridge-endorses-donald-trump-for-president/) - Oklahoma State Senator Rob Standridge (R-Norman) today announced his official endorsement of Donald J. Trump for President of the United States. “My endorsement for President Trump to return to the White House is a no-brainer,” Senator Standridge said. “The most obvious reason is that everyone’s lives were better, and everyone’s bank account was fuller, when
- [President Trump Receives 20 New Endorsements from Oklahoma State Legislators](https://robstandridge.com/president-trump-receives-20-new-endorsements-from-oklahoma-state-legislators/) - Mar-a-Lago, FL — President Trump is honored to receive 20 new endorsements from Oklahoma State Legislators. These additional endorsements strengthen President Trump's robust leadership team from the Sooner State. Oklahoma's Republican Primary is on Super Tuesday, March 5, and President Trump looks forward to competing for its 43 Delegates to the Republican National Convention. New Endorsements
- [Sen. Standridge files legislation to stop harmful DEI practices in Oklahoma universities and colleges](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-files-legislation-to-stop-harmful-dei-practices-in-oklahoma-universities-and-colleges/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – In the wake of Senator Standridge’s Interim Study on October 18, looking at DEI practices in our universities and colleges, Standridge has filed four pieces of legislation to adopt laws that will stop this discriminatory process. At the study, Standridge (R-Norman) hosted guests from the Heritage Foundation, Goldwater Institute, and OCPA, along
- [Sen. Standridge leads study on DEI in higher education](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-leads-study-on-dei-in-higher-education/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – On Wednesday, Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, led a pivotal Education Committee interim study on the effects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education. This comprehensive examination of DEI in higher education was requested by Standridge. The interim study consisted of highly respected authorities from around the country, from the Goldwater
- [Sen. Standridge officially becomes a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-officially-becomes-a-member-of-the-oklahoma-bar-association/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, has officially become a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association. This significant achievement underscores his unwavering commitment to better serve the people of Oklahoma. With his admission to the Oklahoma Bar, Standridge gains another invaluable tool to further his goals. His focus on supporting the citizens of Oklahoma
- [Sen. Standridge comments on Israel attacks](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-comments-on-israel-attacks/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, released the following statement Thursday regarding the terrorist attacks on Israel. “Our hearts go out to the nation of Israel and her people, who have been attacked by the cowardly Hamas regime, and to our local Jewish communities who are also suffering. As a state and nation, we
- [Sen. Standridge statement on special session](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-statement-on-special-session/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, released the following statement Thursday regarding the special session. “This week I was very disappointed, but not surprised that the Oklahoma State Senate met in special session, with billions of dollars hoarded away for tomorrow’s politicians’ newest pet projects, for not even a full day, only to say
- [Oklahoma legislators file resolution calling for elimination of DEI in any state-funded institutions of higher education](https://robstandridge.com/oklahoma-legislators-file-resolution-calling-for-elimination-of-dei-in-any-state-funded-institutions-of-higher-education/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, and Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, along with legislators from across the state, filed a concurrent resolution on Thursday to defund any state-funded institutions of higher education that do not immediately eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) from every vestige of their institution. “DEI is better understood by the
- [Oklahoma legislators file resolution rejecting any attempts to silence Tucker Carlson](https://robstandridge.com/oklahoma-legislators-file-resolution-rejecting-any-attempts-to-silence-tucker-carlson/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, and Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, along with legislators from across the state, filed a concurrent resolution on Tuesday to reject the recent alleged attempts by Dominion Voting Machines to silence Tucker Carlson. “These leftist attempts to silence one of the greatest voices for truth today should not be
- [Sen. Standridge denounces recent indictment of President Trump, calls on Oklahoma GOP to join him](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-denounces-recent-indictment-of-president-trump-calls-on-oklahoma-gop-to-join-him/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, is calling on the Oklahoma Republican Party to join him in denouncing the recent indictment of 45th President Donald J. Trump. “Oklahoma’s GOP is dedicated to upholding equal justice for all and the rule of law, as well as restoring faith in our Constitutional Republic,” Standridge said. “I’m
- [Sen. Standridge files legislation to protect minors from gender transition medications, surgeries](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-files-legislation-to-protect-minors-from-gender-transition-medications-surgeries/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, has filed four pieces of legislation to protect minors from life-changing gender transition hormones and surgery that could render them unable to have children as adults. The bills also allow lawsuits to be filed against health care providers and adults who violate the provisions of these measures. Standridge
- [Sen. Standridge files bill defining community standards for material made accessible to minors](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-files-bill-defining-community-standards-for-material-made-accessible-to-minors/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, has filed Senate Bill 1056, which would create a special definition of “contemporary community standards” in Oklahoma statutes to better address the issue of obscene material being made accessible to minors. Standridge said case law has resulted in the concept of contemporary community standards in the determination of
- [Sen. Standridge files bill requiring parental consent before kids can access explicit material](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-files-bill-requiring-parental-consent-before-kids-can-access-explicit-material/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, has filed legislation to ensure parental control over materials children can access at their schools. Senate Bill 95 would require informed parental consent before any book or other medium containing sexually explicit material can be given to their children. “Over the past several years, I’ve worked with my
- [Anti-bullying Presentation at the Capitol for Civics Day](https://robstandridge.com/674-2/)
- [Sen. Standridge wins leadership post, begins new chairmanship](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-wins-leadership-post-begins-new-chairmanship/) - State Sen. Rob Standridge has been elected to a top leadership position for the 57th Legislature. During the 2019 and 2020 legislative sessions, Standridge, R-Norman, will serve as Majority Whip for the Senate Republican Caucus. “This is a tremendous honor. We’ve worked hard to strengthen Oklahoma’s budgeting process and promote economic growth as
- [Community Christian School Participates in Mock Legislative Session](https://robstandridge.com/community-christian-school-participates-in-mock-legislative-session/) - Each year, Community Christian School in Norman brings their 4th graders to the Capitol for a tour and mock legislative session. This year, Mrs. Cara King, Mrs. Melanie Randolph and Mrs. Tammie Snow brought 48 enthusiastic students along with many parents. We met in the Senate Assembly Room. Prior to their arrival, 10 students were
- [Senators Thank ODOT for Addressing Dangerous Intersection](https://robstandridge.com/senators-thank-odot-for-addressing-dangerous-intersection/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – Senators Rob Standridge and Paul Scott recently reached out to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation after receiving numerous inquiries from residents in Norman and the surrounding area about the I-35/SH-9W intersection. “This is a particularly dangerous intersection. Drivers’ confusion has led to several near misses and I’m pleased that ODOT is
- [LeMonde International Public Charter School is Innovative and Exceptional!](https://robstandridge.com/lemonde-international-public-charter-school-is-innovative-and-exceptional/) - In September, I requested an interim study on innovation within our educational systems in Oklahoma. There are a lot of good things happening for our students. LeMonde International School in Norman is one of them. They are a Spanish/French language immersion school whose approach to education is outside the box. This is their first year
- [Proud of Hailey Couch, Kindergarten Teacher at Madison and winner of the 2018 Milken Educator Award](https://robstandridge.com/proud-of-hailey-couch-kindergarten-teacher-at-madison-and-winner-of-the-2018-milken-educator-award/) - I spent yesterday morning with Oklahoma dignitaries, students and teachers at Madison Elementary. We had such a fun morning surprising kindergarten teacher, Hailey Couch with a $25,000 check from the Milken Foundation. They monetarily gift outstanding teachers across the nation. Norman can be very proud of Hailey's accomplishments and national recognition. Educator Profile
- [Bullying Presentation by Parent Child Center of Tulsa](https://robstandridge.com/bullying-presentation-by-parent-child-center-of-tulsa/) - Click on the image below to read the pdf.
- ['This is Me' (Epic Charter School video on Bullying)](https://robstandridge.com/this-is-me-epic-charter-school-video-on-bullying/) - At our recent interim study on bullying, Epic Charter School presented a powerful video that allowed several Epic students to share their personal experiences with bullying. Alexis Russell and her mom, Tiffany Odom, (from the video) both appeared before the Senate Education Committee and personally shared their pain. https://www.facebook.com/epiccharterschools/videos/1837556986276225/
- [Oklahoma Students, Parents testify at School Bullying Study (by Staci Hensley)](https://robstandridge.com/oklahoma-students-parents-testify-at-school-bullying-study-by-staci-hensley/) - Hard statistics and program options, interspersed with moving personal stories from victims, were featured during an interim study on school bullying conducted on Sept. 11 in the Senate Education Committee at the request of state Sen. Rob Standridge (R-Norman). A broad range of speakers addressed the complex issue, providing information on state and national research
- [Interim Study:  Innovations in Education](https://robstandridge.com/interim-study-innovations-in-education/) - Tuesday afternoon we looked at Innovation in Education, highlighting some very impressive programs around the state that are working very hard to give the absolute best to all the children in our schools in the state. We heard from public schools, both traditional and charter, and private schools that took the time to tell those
- [Interim Study: Stomp Out Bullying](https://robstandridge.com/interim-study-stomp-out-bullying/) - Had three very informative interim studies this week. The first was on integrating state workforce development under one one-stop-shop entity. Several states, including Texas and Florida, have done this and based on testimony during the study it has performed better for the citizens of those states who are seeking employment or training for employment. On
- [SB1600 General Appropriations Bill passed 4/25/18: Highlights](https://robstandridge.com/sb1600-general-appropriations-bill-passed-4-25-18-highlights/) - FY’19 Budget Highlights $7.6 billion budget Approximately $745 million increase over FY’18 $365 million for teacher pay raises $54 million for state employee raises $260 million in growth revenue No cuts for any agency Bond payments for Native American Cultural Center shifted from Commerce to OMES - why Commerce appears to be cut 25 percent
- [Education matters to me](https://robstandridge.com/education-matters-to-me/)
- [Senate Session Update ~ week 13](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-13/) - Week No. 13 of 56th Legislature Total Senate Bills and SJRs introduced in 2017: 877 Total reported from committees: 412 Total reported out of the Senate: 347 Total House bills & HJRs reported to Senate: 320 Total House bills reported to the full Senate: 245 Total House bills reported out of the Senate: 232 BUDGET
- [Senate Session Update ~ week 12](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-12/) - Week No. 12 of 56th Legislature Total Senate Bills and SJRs introduced in 2017: 877 Total reported from committees: 412 Total reported out of the Senate: 347 Total House bills & HJRs reported to Senate: 320 Total House bills reported to the full Senate: 245 Total House bills reported out of the Senate: 232 BUDGET
- [Senate Session update ~ week 11](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-11/) - Week No. 11 of 56th Legislature Total Senate Bills and SJRs introduced in 2017: 877 Total reported from committees: 412 Total reported out of the Senate: 347 BUDGET  The Senate continues work on the FY18 budget o Senate Republicans are meeting regularly to discuss different aspects of the budget o Senate Appropriators are looking
- [Minimal Savings for 4 day school weeks](https://robstandridge.com/minimal-savings-for-4-day-school-weeks/) - Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Study: Minimal cost savings for 4-day school weeks, increases for majority of districts OKLAHOMA CITY (April 13, 2017) – A recent study by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) casts doubt on the assumption that switching to a four-day school week
- [Senate Session update ~ week 10](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-10/) - Week No. 10 of 56th Legislature Total Senate Bills and SJRs introduced in 2017: 877 Total reported from committees: 412 Total reported out of the Senate: 347 House Bills and HJRs on Senate General Order (as of 4/13/17): 208 WIND TAX CREDITS  The zero-emissions tax credit did what it was supposed to do—help the
- [Senate session update ~ week 9](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-9/) - Week No. 9 of 56th Legislature Total Senate Bills and SJRs introduced in 2017: 877 Total reported from committees: 412 Total reported out of the Senate: 347 BUDGET  Despite any criticism you may hear, the Senate is hard at work on the FY18 budget o The budget process is practically year round in the
- [Senate Session Update ~ week 8](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-8/) - Week No. 8 of 56th Legislature Total Senate Bills and SJRs introduced in 2017: 877 Total reported from committees: 412 Total reported out of the Senate: 347 WIND TAX CREDITS  The Senate Appropriations Committee this week approved HB 2298 (McCall and Schulz) which implements an earlier sunset date of the zero-emissions tax credit o
- [Senate Session Update ~ week 7](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-7/) - Week No. 7 of 56th Legislature Total Senate Bills and SJRs introduced in 2017: 877 Total reported from committees: 412 Total reported out of the Senate: 347 EDUCATION  Education is a key part of the Senate Republicans’ legislative agenda, and this week we passed several measures dealing with teacher pay, teacher recruitment, and reducing
- [2017 Senate Session Update - Week 6](https://robstandridge.com/2017-senate-session-update-week-6/) - March 16, 2017 Week No. 6 of 56th Legislature Total Senate Bills and SJRs introduced in 2017: 877 Total reported from committees: 412 March 23 deadline for Senate bills to advance to House VETERANS  The Oklahoma Senate this week passed measures relating to our veterans and military families.  The Oklahoma Senate – like
- [Senate Session Update - week 5](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-5/) - Week No. 5 of 56th Legislature Total Senate Bills and SJRs introduced in 2017: 877 Total reported from committees: 412 March 23 deadline for Senate bills to advance to House WIND The Senate Pro Tem and House Speaker are the authors of two significant reform bills dealing with the wind industry SB 593 fixes problems
- [Senate Session Update - Week 4](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-4/) - March 2, 2017 Week No. 4 of 56th Legislature Total Senate Bills and SJRs introduced in 2017: 877 Total reported from committees: 412 Total acted upon by full Senate: 36 Total remaining for March 23 deadline: 376 measures REAL ID This is an issue the vast majority of Oklahomans wanted us to solve quickly It’s
- [Senate Session Update - Week 3](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-3/) - February 23, 2017 Week No. 3 of 56th Legislature Senate Bills introduced in 2017: 831 SJRS introduced in 2017: 46 Budget Shortfall/Revenue Failure • It’s not surprising the budget shortfall increased – Oklahoma’s economy continues to suffer from the effects of huge slumps in the oil/gas industry and the agriculture sector o Fortunately those two
- [Senate Session Update - Week 2](https://robstandridge.com/senate-session-update-week-2/) - February 16, 2017 Week No. 2 of 56th Legislature Senate Bills introduced in 2017: 831 SJRS introduced in 2017: 46 TEACHER PAY RAISES  Oklahoma Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education passed 6 teacher pay raise bills o The slate of bills offer a variety of options in implementing a pay raise  We respect teachers
- [Week One - 56th Legislative Session](https://robstandridge.com/week-one-56th-legislative-session/) - Oklahoma’s Constitution establishes the first day of the Legislative session as the first Monday in February and mandates all work, including writing and passing a balanced budget, must be concluded no later than 5 p.m. on the last Friday in May. Between the House and the Senate, more than 2000 pieces of legislation were filed
- [Sen. Standridge awaiting governor’s signature on key finance reform](https://robstandridge.com/sen-standridge-awaiting-governors-signature-on-key-finance-reform/) - State Sen. Rob Standridge said he is hopeful the governor will soon sign a measure aimed at helping the state better weather economic downturns in the future. Standridge is co-author of Senate Bill 1030, which won final passage in the Senate on a 45-0 vote and was sent to Gov. Mary Fallin’s desk for consideration.
- [From the desk of Sen. Rob Standridge - Week 14](https://robstandridge.com/from-the-desk-of-sen-rob-standridge-week-14/) - May 6, 2016 From the desk of Sen. Rob Standridge Under Oklahoma’s constitution, the Legislature must complete its work by no later than 5 p.m. on the last Friday in May. That means we have three weeks left to complete all action on measures dealing with state laws, proposed state questions and pass a
- [2016 Senate Summation - week 8](https://robstandridge.com/2016-senate-summation-week-8/) - March 21-23 EDUCATION AND CORRECTIONS SUPPLEMENTAL The governor this week signed into law the legislation providing supplemental funding for common education and corrections The Senate quickly acted on the supplemental request after an agreement was reached with the House and governor’s office $51 million for EDU and $27.5 million for CORRECTIONS Supplemental funds helps the
- [2016 Senate Summation - week 5](https://robstandridge.com/2016-senate-summation-week-5/) - March 3, 2016 BUDGET and TAXES Senate leadership has been warning for months of the severity of the budget crisis, and that it’s likely to get even worse Today’s revenue numbers from OMES are proving us right – and we can’t even be sure that we’re yet seeing the bottom of this financial cliff. The
- [2016 Senate Summation - week 7](https://robstandridge.com/2016-senate-summation-week-7/) - March 16, 2016 EDUCATION AND CORRECTIONS SUPPLEMENTAL The Senate this week unanimously approved supplemental funding for common education and corrections We are leading the way and were the first to act on these important issues $51 million for EDU $27.5 million for CORRECTIONS This amount from the Rainy Day Funds helps the agencies weather the
- [2016 Senate Summation - week 6](https://robstandridge.com/2016-senate-summation-week-6/) - March 10, 2016 DEADLINE WEEK: The Senate continues to lead the discussion of real reforms at the Capitol. The full Senate approved: 273 bills The House approved 296 bills EDUCATION AND CORRECTIONS SUPPLEMENTAL We’re not taking this issue lightly. We understand next year’s budget situation could be worse But the Rainy Day Fund is
- [Feb. 12, 2016 - "The State That Oil Built"](https://robstandridge.com/feb-12-2016-the-state-that-oil-built/) - Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division State Capitol Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 February 12, 2016 From the desk of Sen. Rob Standridge If you visit the State Capitol, there’s an oil derrick right across the street from the south entrance to the building. It marks the location of an oil well known as Petunia
- [Feb. 26, 2016 - Domestic Violence](https://robstandridge.com/feb-26-2016-domestic-violence/) - Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division State Capitol Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 February 26, 2016 From the desk of Sen. Rob Standridge Historically, domestic abuse was not treated as a crime—communities and local law enforcement often looked the other way, viewing it as a private family matter. It has taken far too long, but
- [2016 Senate Summation - Week 4](https://robstandridge.com/2016-senate-summation-week-4/) - February 25, 2016 BUDGET and TAXES This week was the deadline for Senate bills to make it out of committee to the full Senate. Among the measures headed to the Senate are a variety of options to help us deal with the $1.3 billion budget crisis The Senate Republican Caucus (SRC) is taking a look
- [2016 Senate Summation - week 3](https://robstandridge.com/2016-senate-summation-week-3/) - February 18, 2016 BUDGET The Senate Republican Caucus is ready to take leadership on the state budget. We will take this opportunity to set spending priorities so we can limit the impact on core government functions like education, public safety and transportation Oklahoma is facing a historic budget crisis. With a $1.3 billion budget
- [Standridge Against Medicaid Plan](https://robstandridge.com/standridge-against-medicaid-plan/) - Oklahoma State Senate Communications Division State Capitol Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 February 5, 2016 From the desk of Sen. Rob Standridge Oklahoma is ranked among the bottom states in the nation when it comes to several areas of public health, including diabetes, obesity, cancer, heart attacks and stroke. These conditions shorten life-spans, diminish quality of
- [Capitated Managed Care for Medicaid Would be 'Disastrous' for State](https://robstandridge.com/capitated-managed-care-for-medicaid-would-be-disastrous-for-state/) - Immediate Release: February 2, 2016 Sen. Standridge says capitated managed care for Medicaid would be ‘disastrous’ for state (For digital audio, go to www.oksenate.gov and select “Media”) The chairman of the Senate’s Health and Human Services Committee has filed legislation to put the brakes on implementation of a capitated managed care system for Medicaid in
- [Week 1~ Senate Summation 2016](https://robstandridge.com/week-1-senate-summation-2016/) - WEEK 1 – 2016: The Senate this year filed 704 Senate bills and 42 Senate Joint Resolutions. A total of 636 Senate Bills and 31 Senate Joint Resolutions carried over from the 2015 session. The governor on Monday delivered her State of the State Address and executive budget. President Pro Tempore Bingman released the following
- [2015 Senate Summation - week 5](https://robstandridge.com/2015-senate-summation-week-5/) - WEEK 5 – 2015: The full Senate has advanced Sen. Bingman’s incentive review proposals. Senate Bills 806 and 815 would establish a process to provide lawmakers with independent evaluations of economic incentives, and a clear picture of those that encourage growth and those that do not. It’s time for us to give greater scrutiny to
- [2015 Senate Session Overview](https://robstandridge.com/2015-senate-session-overview/) - Budget We believe we have delivered a fiscally responsible budget that includes strategic spending cuts and much-needed apportionment reform The Senate this year emphasized a more comprehensive examination of state spending to identify efficiencies, and structural reforms to give the Legislature greater flexibility in the appropriations process We also met with state agencies for months
- [2015 Senate Summation - week 1](https://robstandridge.com/2015-senate-summation-week-1/) - Session begins, Fallin delivers State of the State address Senate The Senate filed a total of 814 bills and 32 joint resolutions. The Senate just finished the first of its four weeks of committee work. As expected, committee work was light in the first week of session, and will pick up considerably in the coming
- [2015 Senate Summation - week 2](https://robstandridge.com/2015-senate-summation-week-2/) - Bugdet reform bill clears Senate committee SJR 30 would send to a vote of the people a proposal to dedicate every other legislative year exclusively to drafting the state’s budget This reform would bring increased transparency and scrutiny to the budget process Crafting the state’s budget is one of our most important responsibilities, and this
- [Marriage strengthening bill signed by Governor](https://robstandridge.com/marriage-strengthening-bill-signed-by-governor/) - Tulsa World article on new divorce education bill.
- [Senate Update from Sen. Rob Standridge; week of 5/12-16](https://robstandridge.com/senate-update-from-sen-rob-standridge-week-of-512-16/) - On Monday, the House Conference Committee on Utility and Environmental Regulation heard amendments to my proposal to encourage water districts and municipalities to undertake water reuse projects. Earlier in the session, committees removed a provision requiring the Department of Environmental Quality to approve or deny permit applications within 90 days. For many cities and
- [Senate Update from Sen. Rob Standridge; 5/19-23](https://robstandridge.com/senate-update-from-sen-rob-standridge-519-23/) - The 2014 legislative session has come to an end. In the final weeks of the session we forged an agreement that balances Oklahoma’s budget in the midst of a $188 million shortfall. Our budget provides important funding increases for education and pay increases for high-need state employees like front-line corrections workers and state troopers.
- [Senate Update from Sen. Rob Standridge; May 5-8](https://robstandridge.com/senate-update-from-sen-rob-standridge-may-5-8/) - With just three weeks remaining in this year’s legislative session, conference committees will soon begin to meet as we attempt to reach compromise on legislation. Budget negotiations have begun in earnest, as legislative leaders and the governor must reach an agreement in principal on the state’s fiscal year 2015 budget prior to the Legislature’s
- [Senate Review by Sen. Standridge April 28-May1](https://robstandridge.com/senate-review-by-sen-standridge-april-28-may1/) - A number of proposals I authored or sponsored advanced in the Legislature this week, and several were signed into law by the governor. Senate Bill 1143 was approved unanimously by the full Senate this week and will advance to the governor’s desk. The bill would require that public schools give students the opportunity to recite
- [Senate Update by Sen. Standridge for week of 4/21](https://robstandridge.com/senate-update-by-sen-standridge-for-week-of-421/) - 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
- [Senate advances proposal to regulate synthetic drugs](https://robstandridge.com/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](https://robstandridge.com/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](https://robstandridge.com/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](https://robstandridge.com/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
- [Senate Week in Review:  March 17-19](https://robstandridge.com/senate-week-in-review-march-17-19/) - Monday, March 17 The Senate met briefly Monday, approving several resolutions including the following. -SCR 32 by Sen. Jerry Ellis, Allows Congress to direct the United States Geological Survey to conduct a master multi-state study of the Red River Watershed Basin. -SR 46 by Sen. Brian Crain, celebrates the centennial anniversary of YWCA Tulsa.
- [Senate Week in Review, March 10-13](https://robstandridge.com/senate-week-in-review-march-10-13/) - Monday, March 10 The Senate met Monday, approving numerous measures including the following. -SB 1445 by Sen. Susan Paddack, modifies the definition of “primary place of use” for mobile communications service under the Nine-One-One Wireless Emergency Number Act. -SB 1023 by Sen. Dan Newberry, establishes that the Legislature occupies and preempts the entire
- [Senate Update from Sen. Rob Standridge  week of 2/24/2014](https://robstandridge.com/senate-update-from-sen-rob-standridge-week-of-2242014/) - The Senate this week advanced several measures aimed at combating Oklahoma’s epidemic of prescription drug abuse, including legislation I have authored to strengthen regulations on controlled substances in nursing homes. Senate Bill 1243 would require nursing homes and home care services to obtain a registration from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
- [Senate Review from Sen. Rob Standridge](https://robstandridge.com/senate-review-from-sen-rob-standridge/) - A Senate committee this week advanced legislation to establish a new retirement system for state employees hired beginning Nov. 1, 2015. The Legislature in recent years has streamlined government, reduced waste, and approved a number of reform proposals to strengthen our state’s fiscal foundation. Legislation providing the next generation of state employees with a modern
- [Standridge Files Welfare Cash Cards Legislation](https://robstandridge.com/standridge-files-bill-to-prohibit-use-of-welfare-cash-cards-in-strip-clubs-liquor-stores-and-casinos/) - Sen. Rob Standridge has filed legislation that would disallow the use of any welfare cash cards in strip clubs, liquor stores, and casinos. Senate Bill 667 states that no electronic benefit transfer card containing state or federal funds from programs including, but not limited to, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), may be used in
- [Welfare Cash Cards Legislation Clears Committee](https://robstandridge.com/committee-clears-legislation-banning-use-of-welfare-cash-cards-in-strip-clubs-casinos-liquor-stores/) - The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services today gave unanimous approval to legislation that would ban the use of welfare cash cards at strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores. Senate Bill 667, authored by Sen. Rob Standridge, would ensure that funds provided through programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are used to
- [Senate Approves Safe Compounding Act](https://robstandridge.com/senate-approves-safe-compounding-act/) - The state Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that will require out-of-state compounding pharmacies that deliver, dispense, or distribute prescription drugs in Oklahoma to submit an affidavit and pharmacy site inspection form to receive a license. Sen. Rob Standridge, author of Senate Bill 522, said the legislation was authored to prevent the sort of tragedy that
- [Combating Prescription Drug Abuse](https://robstandridge.com/oklahoma-can-be-a-leader-in-combating-prescription-drug-abuse/) - Sen. Rob Standridge this week said the state of Oklahoma has an opportunity to establish itself as a leader in addressing the growing problem of prescription drug abuse. While many studies show prescription drug abuse is a growing trend across the country, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) rank Oklahoma among the top states for
- [Reducing Abuse in ‘Obama Phones’ Program](https://robstandridge.com/senate-approves-regulations-to-reduce-abuse-in-obama-phones-program/) - The Senate this week approved legislation establishing regulations for the Lifeline Program – a federal program administered by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The program, widely known as ‘Obama phones’, provides phone service for qualifying low-income individuals. Sen. Rob Standridge, Senate author of House Bill 2165, said the bill would require that phone service providers participating
- [Limiting Use of Welfare Cash Cards](https://robstandridge.com/senate-advances-bill-barring-use-of-welfare-cash-cards-in-strip-clubs-casinos-liquor-stores/) - The state Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that would prohibit the use of welfare cash cards in strip clubs, liquor stores, and casinos. Authored by Sen. Rob Standridge, Senate Bill 667 would help ensure public assistance is ultimately being used to support families and children who need it most. “If the funding distributed through programs
- [The Impact of Divorce - Interim Study](https://robstandridge.com/interim-study-to-examine-impact-of-divorce-on-oklahoma-children-taxpayers/) - On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee will hold an interim study on reducing the divorce rate in Oklahoma. Sen. Rob Standridge, vice-chair of the committee, requested the study to examine how reducing the divorce rate can help the state’s children succeed while saving taxpayers millions of dollars. “Oklahoma continues to

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