by Nicole Baumann | May 2, 2023 | Blog
With both chambers of the legislature working late into the night throughout the week, our state government saw some ugly discourse and a commitment to stave off progress with the power of a pen. Late last Wednesday, Gov. Stitt vetoed over a dozen bills as a punitive...
by Nicole Baumann, Advocacy Coordinator | Apr 28, 2023 | Blog
Have you ever wondered how bills travel through the legislative process? I know many of us remember the “I’m just a bill” song, but here is a real-life example of one of my least favorite bills (and now new laws) in Oklahoma! What is it? Every year in Oklahoma,...
by Nicole Baumann | Apr 25, 2023 | Blog
With only a few days left for bills to be heard, the past week saw several bills and actions occur in both chambers. One such measure that can (and did) occur is for a bill to be sent directly to a floor vote (even if it did not meet a deadline. A motion called...
by Nicole Baumann | Apr 18, 2023 | Blog
Week 10 at the Capitol, another deadline week! This past week was the final chance for (most) bills to be heard in a committee in the opposite chamber. For those who did not make it to a hearing, they are now dormant for the session, unless they are related to the...
by Nicole Baumann | Apr 11, 2023 | Blog
Elections! Oklahoma gets a bad reputation (not entirely undeserved) for low voter turnout. This year, voters also have been faced with an election Every Single Month, with special elections, propositions, and/or runoffs occurring throughout the year. While this may...
