This Senate Resolution congratulates the 2025 University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team and their coach for winning a national championship and representing the state with distinction. The document formally recognizes specific athletic achievements, including the team's seventh national title, individual awards won by team members, and record home attendance. It expresses appreciation for how the team and coach exemplified the values of the University of Oklahoma and the State of Oklahoma. The resolution serves as an official commendation without creating new laws or requiring any administrative action.
This symbolic resolution celebrates Oklahoma's 46-year sister-state relationship with Taiwan and expresses support for strengthening economic ties between Oklahoma and Taiwan. It references Oklahoma's 2025 establishment of a Taiwan Regional Trade Office to facilitate business partnerships and highlights U.S.-Taiwan trade reaching $201.1 billion in 2025. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges these economic partnerships and Taiwan's role in global trade.
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SR 27 is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the Oklahoma Senate to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in 2026. It encourages all Oklahomans to spend at least 250 minutes (about 4 hours and 10 minutes) visiting Oklahoma state parks as a way to celebrate the anniversary. The resolution highlights the connection between outdoor recreation, public health, and honoring America's founding, but does not create new requirements or funding.
SB 1798, the "Medical Ethics Defense Act," grants medical practitioners (like doctors and nurses), health care institutions (hospitals, clinics), and health care payers (insurance companies) the right to refuse participation in or payment for specific medical procedures or services that conflict with their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. The law prohibits discrimination against these entities for such refusals, including actions like termination, demotion, loss of licensure, or denial of contracts. It defines "discrimination" broadly to cover nearly all adverse employment or operational actions taken due to conscience-based objections. The bill specifically limits this right to objections against particular procedures, not general patient care, and requires that providers still offer other services not conflicting with their beliefs.
SB 2012 removes a restriction that previously limited prosecution for abortions performed in medical emergencies. The bill maintains Oklahoma's core rule that abortions are only permitted to save a pregnant woman's life in a medical emergency, with violations punishable by up to $100,000 in fines or 10 years in prison. It specifically removes the phrase "notwithstanding any other provision of law" from the prohibition section, clarifying that medical providers can be prosecuted for unauthorized abortions even in emergency contexts. The bill also explicitly states it does not criminalize pregnant women for outcomes related to their pregnancy or affect access to contraceptives. The emergency clause ensures immediate implementation upon passage.
SB 2032 sets specific timeframes for holding special elections on initiative and referendum measures in Oklahoma. It requires statewide special elections to occur between 70 and 250 days after being called, while local elections (including school districts) must be held at least 60 days (or 45 days for school runoff elections) after the call. The bill clarifies that the Governor must set election dates within these ranges after petitions are validated, and it makes related election language gender-neutral. These changes directly affect voters, election officials, and school districts by standardizing how and when initiative/referendum votes are scheduled.
SR 26 is a resolution supporting Senate Bill 1640, which aims to strengthen existing rules prohibiting alcohol consumption or intoxication during Oklahoma Senate sessions. It directly affects Senate members and staff by urging swift committee and floor consideration of SB 1640 to enforce Senate Rule 5-5 D. and the Oklahoma Constitution (Article 2, Section 11), which already ban intoxication in the chamber. The resolution affirms the Senate’s commitment to professional conduct and condemns intoxication during sessions as incompatible with legislative duties. This procedural resolution does not change laws itself but advocates for expediting SB 1640’s passage.
This resolution (SR 25) is a formal statement by the Oklahoma Senate condemning the failure to enforce rules against intoxication in the chamber and the Oklahoma Constitution's provisions on drunkenness in office. It specifically denounces the lack of action regarding apparent intoxication among senators during the 2025 session and condemns retaliatory measures taken against Senator Shane Jett for raising concerns about rule adherence. The resolution calls for Senate leadership to immediately reinstate Senator Jett to his roles as Vice Chair of the Committee on Administrative Rules and as a Presiding Officer. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but expresses the Senate's position on these specific matters.
This is a symbolic concurrent resolution (SCR 13), not a bill with policy changes. It honors Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, as a "martyr" for free speech and Christian faith following his assassination on September 10, 2025. The resolution commits Oklahoma's legislature to perpetuating Kirk's legacy of defending free expression and faith, and directs copies to his family and Turning Point USA's board. It has no legal effect or impact on policy, laws, or funding.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 23), not a bill with policy changes. It honors Charlie Kirk, cofounder and CEO of Turning Point USA, for his work connecting with young people, promoting conservative values on campuses, and emphasizing faith-based leadership. The resolution specifically recognizes his legacy and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to values like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as stated in the Declaration of Independence. It has no legal effect or direct impact on any individuals or policies.
SCR 14 is a resolution passed by Oklahoma's legislature to formally withdraw all previous requests it made to Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It rescinds every existing Oklahoma application for such a convention, regardless of when or how it was submitted, and urges other states to do the same. The resolution states that while Article V allows for convention applications, a "runaway" convention could threaten constitutional rights, and it emphasizes that informed voters are the best way to hold government accountable. This action directly affects Oklahoma's participation in the national process for amending the U.S. Constitution. The bill is procedural and does not change federal law.
