Looking at the numerous Oklahoma laws that go into effect on July 1

6.26.24 – KOCO Below is a look at some of the more high-profile laws that go into effect on July 1, 2024 Numerous laws go into effect on July 1 in Oklahoma. The best-known bill that goes into law is a controversial immigration bill that gives local law...

Raises for judges, money for sheriff’s department among bills signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt

6.20.24 – The Oklahoman – Barbara Hoberock – Oklahoma Voice  The veto figures do not include line-item vetoes, where Stitt only objected to certain sections of a bill but approved the remainder. By the time the dust had settled on the legislative...

Gov. Stitt signs 2025 budget into law, bolsters infrastructure and business

6.12.24 – KOKH OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — On Wednesday, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the budget for the 2025 fiscal year into law. After eliminating grocery tax, the budget lowered state spending compared to last year while investing in infrastructure. “This was...

Oklahoma schools to get more choice in panic alert systems with new bill

6.7.24 – KTUL- Tulsa By adopting HB 4073, the Oklahoma Legislature also has ensured local school choice and free market competition for school mobile panic button systems. The legislation tasks the State Board of Education with adopting a list of approved mobile...

Oklahoma Governor to decide fate of nearly 100 bills as legislative session ends

6.1.24 – OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) The Oklahoma legislature is wrapped up for the session, and it’s up to the Governor to decide what becomes law. There’s more than 350 bills that were signed into law so far this session, and still nearly one...

Gov. Stitt gives up on income tax cut, Oklahoma lawmakers strike budget deal

From right to left, Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, Governor Kevin Stitt, and House Speaker Charles McCall take a selfie following finalized budget agreements, May 22, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Capitol. 5.23.24 – KOSU An income tax cut isn’t happening this year....