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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | OK | HB 2163 | Expands the Attorney General's Authority to Enforce the Oklahoma Open Records Act | Veto Override Passed - Senate (37 - 8) |
| May 22, 2025 | OK | HB 2766 | Appropriates Funding for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Oklahoma State Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 19) |
| May 15, 2025 | OK | SB 995 | Requires Legislative Approval for Final Rule Adoption | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 8) |
| May 1, 2025 | OK | HB 2728 | Establishes Regulations for the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025 | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7) |
| May 1, 2025 | OK | HB 2728 | Establishes Regulations for the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025 | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7) |
| March 27, 2025 | OK | SB 870 | Increases Accountability and Reporting Mechanisms for Incidents of Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Juveniles in State-Run Facilities | Bill Passed - Senate (46 - 0) |
| March 26, 2025 | OK | SB 995 | Requires Legislative Approval for Final Rule Adoption | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0) |
| March 25, 2025 | OK | SB 991 | Requires the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition of Antisemitism be Adopted into State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15) |
| March 18, 2025 | OK | SB 1027 | Limits Petitions for Ballot Measures | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7) |
| March 18, 2025 | OK | SB 1027 | Limits Petitions for Ballot Measures | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 7) |
| May 29, 2024 | OK | SB 473 | Establishes Judicial Offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City for Business Courts | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 6) |
| May 29, 2024 | OK | HB 2923 | Amends Salaries for Members of the State Board of Judges | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 2) |
| May 28, 2024 | OK | SB 1155 | Establishes the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture Supplemental Revolving Fund | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15) |
| April 25, 2024 | OK | HB 1105 | Increases the Challenge Period for Initiative Petitions and Referendums from 10 to 90 Days | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 7) |
| April 25, 2024 | OK | HB 1105 | Increases the Challenge Period for Initiative Petitions and Referendums from 10 to 90 Days | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 7) |
| March 11, 2024 | OK | SB 1536 | Authorizes the Attorney General to Mediate Disputes Between the State Treasurer and Pension Plan Administrators | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 1) |
| March 11, 2024 | OK | SB 1200 | Requires Year Round Daylight Savings Time if Approved Federally by Congress | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9) |
| May 25, 2023 | OK | SB 377 | Amends Voter Registration Policies and Regulations to Prohibit Undocumented Individuals | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 5) |
| May 23, 2023 | OK | SB 375 | Amends Date for Upcoming Primary Elections and Deadlines for Declaring Candidacy | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 5) |
| April 18, 2022 | OK | HB 3543 | Requires Toleration of Free Speech on College Campuses | Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 2) |
| March 8, 2022 | OK | SB 176 | Extends Leave Benefits for State Employees | (43 - 1) |
| Nov. 17, 2021 | OK | SB 4 | Specifies the Application of Certain Reapportioned Districts to Certain Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (47 - 0) |
| May 25, 2021 | OK | SB 959 | Establishes Procedures for Filling U.S. Senate Vacancies | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 10) |
| May 25, 2021 | OK | SB 959 | Establishes Procedures for Filling U.S. Senate Vacancies | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 10) |
| April 22, 2021 | OK | HB 2663 | Authorizes Early In-Person Absentee Voting | Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 2) |
| April 21, 2021 | OK | HB 2564 | Amends the Election Recount Process to Require Recounts on Statewide Issues or Question Elections | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8) |
| April 19, 2021 | OK | HB 2939 | Requires the County Election Board Record Every Voter's Ballot History | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 12) |
| April 13, 2021 | OK | HB 1752 | Establishes a 30-Day Time Limit for a County Election Board to Remove Deceased People from the Central Registry | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8) |
| Feb. 11, 2021 | OK | SB 834 | Authorizes Cities and Towns to Paint Blue Lines and Post Signage Supporting Law Enforcement | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6) |
| May 15, 2020 | OK | HB 3967 | Prohibits State Contracts with Companies that Boycott Israel | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 7) |
| May 13, 2020 | OK | HB 2877 | Increases the Role of Victim Impact Panels to Prevent Future OWI Offenses | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 13) |
| March 12, 2020 | OK | SB 1081 | Prohibits Localities from Enacting "Red Flag" Firearm Ordinances | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 9) |
| March 6, 2019 | OK | SB 456 | Authorizes the Governor to Hire and set the Salary for the Director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9) |
| March 6, 2019 | OK | SB 456 | Authorizes the Governor to Hire and set the Salary for the Director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9) |
| March 6, 2019 | OK | SB 457 | Authorizes the Governor to Remove Heads of Certain State Agencies | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9) |
| March 6, 2019 | OK | SB 457 | Authorizes the Governor to Remove Heads of Certain State Agencies | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9) |
| March 6, 2019 | OK | SB 1001 | Prohibits Cities from Banning Plastic Bags | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 9) |
| April 26, 2018 | OK | HB 3036 | Authorizes the Governor power to appoint the State Commissioner of Health | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 11) |
| April 26, 2018 | OK | HB 3036 | Authorizes the Governor power to appoint the State Commissioner of Health | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 11) |
| March 13, 2017 | OK | SB 170 | Repeals Automatic Income Tax Cut | Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6) |
| March 11, 2015 | OK | SJR 4 | Requests Constitutional Convention | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (26 - 20) |
| March 11, 2015 | OK | SB 809 | Amends Local Municipalities' Ability to Regulate Oil and Gas Production | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 7) |
| March 11, 2015 | OK | SJR 4 | Requests Constitutional Convention | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (26 - 20) |
| March 11, 2015 | OK | SJR 4 | Requests Constitutional Convention | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (26 - 20) |
| March 3, 2015 | OK | SB 315 | Amends Absentee Ballot Application Procedure | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 7) |
| May 23, 2014 | OK | HJR 1092 | Authorizes School Districts To Issue Bonds For Improvements in Building Safety | Conference Report Rejected - Senate (16 - 25) |
| May 23, 2014 | OK | HJR 1033 | Authorizes Bonds for Capitol Repairs | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 8) |
| May 22, 2014 | OK | SB 1848 | Amends Standards for Abortion Facilities | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (34 - 9) |
| March 12, 2014 | OK | SB 1848 | Amends Standards for Abortion Facilities | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 8) |
| March 10, 2014 | OK | SB 1023 | Prohibits Any Municipality from Establishing a Minimum Wage | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 9) |
| April 25, 2012 | OK | HB 3061 | Reduces Income Tax Rates | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 16) |
| May 16, 2011 | OK | HB 2145 | State House Redistricting | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (43 - 4) |
| May 16, 2011 | OK | HB 2145 | State House Redistricting | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (43 - 4) |
| May 3, 2011 | OK | HB 1527 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 5) |
| May 3, 2011 | OK | HB 1527 | Congressional Redistricting | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 5) |
| April 12, 2011 | OK | S Amdt 1 | Removes Provision Authorizing Legislators to Carry Firearms | Amendment Adopted - Senate (29 - 19) |
| March 14, 2011 | OK | SB 91 | Proof of Presidential Candidates' Citizenship | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 10) |
| March 14, 2011 | OK | SB 91 | Proof of Presidential Candidates' Citizenship | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 10) |
| May 24, 2010 | OK | HJR 1056 | Prohibits Use of International and Sharia Law in State Courts | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (41 - 2) |
| May 21, 2010 | OK | HJR 1054 | Prohibiting Federal Health Care Mandates | Veto Override Failed - Senate (29 - 16) |
| May 5, 2010 | OK | SB 1685 | Oklahoma Firearms Freedom Act | Veto Override Failed - Senate (28 - 16) |
| April 29, 2009 | OK | SB 834 | Increased Local School Board Control | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 22) |
| April 22, 2009 | OK | HB 1603 | Tort Law Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 19) |
| April 22, 2009 | OK | HB 1602 | Attorney Fee Limits | Bill Failed - Senate (23 - 23) |
| April 8, 2009 | OK | HB 1601 | Regulating Attorney Election Contributions | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 22) |
| April 8, 2009 | OK | HB 1601 | Regulating Attorney Election Contributions | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 22) |
| March 10, 2009 | OK | SB 4 | Voter Identification | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 21) |
| March 10, 2009 | OK | SB 834 | Increased Local School Board Control | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 21) |
| March 4, 2009 | OK | SB 748 | Independent Performance Audit of State Department of Education | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 20) |
| March 4, 2009 | OK | SB 318 | Repeal of the Grocery Sales Tax | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8) |
| March 3, 2009 | OK | SB 315 | Top Marginal Income Tax Rate Reduction Postponement | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 20) |
| May 6, 2008 | OK | SB 1150 | Voter Identification Requirement | Concurrence Vote Failed - Senate (24 - 23) |
| April 15, 2008 | OK | SB 1819 | Tax Rebates for Sports Franchises | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (27 - 21) |
| April 19, 2007 | OK | SB 507 | Comprehensive tort reform-Provide | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 23) |
| March 13, 2007 | OK | SB 861 | Sales Tax Holiday | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5) |
| March 13, 2007 | OK | SB 507 | Firearm Injury Liability and Tort Reform | Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 5) |
| May 24, 2006 | OK | SB 1807 | Prohibiting Death Sentence For Mentally Retarded Defendant | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (35 - 10) |
| April 26, 2006 | OK | HB 2351 | 2006-2007 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 19) |
| April 12, 2006 | OK | HB 2177 | Higher Education Appropriations | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 10) |
| March 14, 2006 | OK | SB 2022 | Income Tax Rate Adjustments | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11) |
| March 1, 2006 | OK | SB 1471 | Establishing the Oklahoma Innocence Commission | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 20) |
| Feb. 28, 2006 | OK | SCS SB 1993 | Financial Aid Eligibility | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10) |