2023 Oklahoma Legislative Session

The U.S. House of Representatives last week voted on a bill that could overturn the Endangered Species Act listing of the lesser prairie chicken following the Senate’s decision in May.

As the special session nears an end, conflict over state-tribal compacts arises, involving the legislature, governor, attorney general, and prominent tribal nations.

Oklahoma legislators have until the end of July to act on gubernatorial vetoes and budget bills in a special session before the session adjourns.

With the deadline for the end of the special session coming June 30th, Oklahoma lawmakers are wrapping up their legislative work for 2023.

Governor Kevin Stitt has been taking action on various bills passed during the 2023 regular session, including vetoing two bills related to state-tribal compacts.

With one special session underway and another one possible, the Oklahoma House and Senate reached agreement on a budget and adjourned Sine Die on Friday afternoon.

Lawmakers override 13 of Gov. Kevin Stitt's vetoes.

Farm kids in Oklahoma as young as 14 can apply for a special driver’s license later this year.

With education funding bills now approved, the House and Senate are working quickly to draft the state budget for the next fiscal year.

Oklahoma lawmakers are buying themselves some extra time by calling for a concurrent special session.