SR 14 Oklahoma Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Resolution; commemorating the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday; and reminding Oklahomans of the continuing need to protect and conserve our soil, water and other natural resources.

This resolution commemorates the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday (April 14, 1935), a devastating dust storm during the Dust Bowl era that profoundly impacted Oklahoma. It formally recognizes Oklahoma's historical commitment to soil conservation and land management practices developed after the disaster. The resolution aims to remind all Oklahomans of the ongoing importance of protecting soil, water, and natural resources, highlighting the state's legacy as a leader in conservation partnerships. (Note: As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect or direct policy changes.)
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action Apr 15, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled (final version) · 4 edits
MODERATE
This document shows the progression of Senate Resolution 14 from its introduction to its enrolled (final) version. The primary change is the addition of numerous co-sponsors to the resolution, expanding from a single sponsor (Paxton) to 40+ sponsors. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged - it commemorates the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday (April 14, 1935) and calls for continued soil conservation efforts. The enrolled version includes standard legislative formatting elements like adoption date, signatures, and official filing information that are added when a bill becomes law.
TECHNICAL

Added 40+ co-sponsors to the resolution, expanding support from one sponsor to over 40 legislators

Added official enrollment formatting including adoption date, Secretary of State filing sections, and presiding officer signature lines

Removed introduction formatting elements including 'AS INTRODUCED' header and page numbering from the original draft

Changed document title from 'SENATE RESOLUTION 14' to 'ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14' to indicate final passage

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2025
Introduced
Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted, referred for enrollment
upper
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Lonnie Paxton
Lonnie Paxton
RRepublican
OK
23