Ever since I began my first campaign in the summer of 2010, I have fought every day to bring accessibility and accountability to this office. I believe this is the best way that I can serve my constituents. Making sure that everyone is up to date and well informed in my district is a goal I strive for. In an effort to continue this practice, I have listed below a short explanation of each bill I have filed this year. I realize that we won't all agree on every issue, but I believe that as we work through each issue we can find solutions that benefit everyone. The most enjoyable part of my job is to talk with you and work through the things that you are concerned about while working towards a common goal; making Oklahoma better.
Click on the links below to view complete language of each measure.
2013 Legislation:
- HB2012 - Makes certain firearms and firearms accessories exempt from federal law or federal regulations.
- HB1887 - Changes all school board election dates to a regular November election cycle in odd numbered years. Changes all school board members terms to four year terms.
- HB1888 - Creates a one stop initiative website for all Open Records requests. Allows the Chief Information Officer to consolidate all Open Records requests to one website for the public to access.
- HB1889 - Changes current ethics rules to allow a county party to contribute to a candidate or candidate committee apart from the State political parties.
- HB1890 - Modifying the Sex Offender "Zone of Safety" and changing certain age limitations. Also, prohibits certains offenders from entering a State park. A request from members of the Pott. County Sheriffs Department and the Oklahoma Department of Tourism.
- HB1891 - Changes voter ID laws. Requires proof of U.S. Citizenship to register to vote. Also requires verification of signature for individuals requesting an absentee ballot.
- HB1892 - Allowing for philosophical/conscientious exemption to all employees who object to vaccination against influenza.
- HB1893 - Modifies manner in which handguns may be transported on certain public properties.
- HB1894 - Allows firearm training and qualification course providers to determine course fee. Provides certain provisions for immunity from civil liability.
- HB1895 - Provides for legislative intent to reduce appropriations to the Oklahoma Arts Council.
- HB1896 - Provides requirement for certain students to earn a career and technology education credential to graduate.
- HB1897 - Designates the Sergeant Bret Daniel Isenhower Memorial Highway on Hwy 59 in Macomb/St. Louis. Honors Sergeant Isenhower for his ultimate sacrifice.
- HB1898 - Allows for awards for certain vocational-technical courses or programs under OHLAP (Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program)
- HB1899 - Requiring elections for the office of County Sheriff to be conducted on a non-partisan basis.
- HB1900 - Requiring elections for the offices of certain County Elected Officials to be conducted on a non-partisan basis.
2011 - 2012 Legislation:
Click on the links below to view complete language of each measure.
2013 Legislation:
- HB2012 - Makes certain firearms and firearms accessories exempt from federal law or federal regulations.
- HB1887 - Changes all school board election dates to a regular November election cycle in odd numbered years. Changes all school board members terms to four year terms.
- HB1888 - Creates a one stop initiative website for all Open Records requests. Allows the Chief Information Officer to consolidate all Open Records requests to one website for the public to access.
- HB1889 - Changes current ethics rules to allow a county party to contribute to a candidate or candidate committee apart from the State political parties.
- HB1890 - Modifying the Sex Offender "Zone of Safety" and changing certain age limitations. Also, prohibits certains offenders from entering a State park. A request from members of the Pott. County Sheriffs Department and the Oklahoma Department of Tourism.
- HB1891 - Changes voter ID laws. Requires proof of U.S. Citizenship to register to vote. Also requires verification of signature for individuals requesting an absentee ballot.
- HB1892 - Allowing for philosophical/conscientious exemption to all employees who object to vaccination against influenza.
- HB1893 - Modifies manner in which handguns may be transported on certain public properties.
- HB1894 - Allows firearm training and qualification course providers to determine course fee. Provides certain provisions for immunity from civil liability.
- HB1895 - Provides for legislative intent to reduce appropriations to the Oklahoma Arts Council.
- HB1896 - Provides requirement for certain students to earn a career and technology education credential to graduate.
- HB1897 - Designates the Sergeant Bret Daniel Isenhower Memorial Highway on Hwy 59 in Macomb/St. Louis. Honors Sergeant Isenhower for his ultimate sacrifice.
- HB1898 - Allows for awards for certain vocational-technical courses or programs under OHLAP (Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program)
- HB1899 - Requiring elections for the office of County Sheriff to be conducted on a non-partisan basis.
- HB1900 - Requiring elections for the offices of certain County Elected Officials to be conducted on a non-partisan basis.
2011 - 2012 Legislation:
- HB3038 - Implements a ten-year phase out of the Oklahoma State Personal Income Tax. A complete comprehensive overview of this plan can be viewed here.
- HB1544 - Changes all school board election dates to a regular November election cycle. Changing all school board members terms to four year terms.
- HB2379 - Creates a one stop initiative website for all Open Records requests. Allows the Chief Information Officer to consolidate all Open Records requests to one website for the public to access.
- HB2380 - Allows correctional officers with the Office of Juvenile Affairs to be served the same meals served to the youth within the institution. No charge to the officer.
- HB2381 - Requires physicians to be present when prescribing, dispensing, or otherwise providing the drug mifeprestone(RU-486). Prohibits "Webcam Abortions" and defines penalties.
- HB2382 - Modifying provisions of the Ambulance Service District Act. Deleting requirement of emergency medical services plan, decreases percentage needed for petition to create district.
- HB2383 - Allows firearm training and qualification course providers to determine course fee. Provides certain provisions for immunity from civil liability.
- HB2384 - Modifies manner in which handguns may be transported on certain public properties.
- HB2385 - Creating the "Emergency Medical Service Survival Act". Permitting the Trauma Care Assistance Fund to be used for establishing the Rural Emergency Medical Technical and Paramedic Scholarship Program.
- HB2437 - Modifying the Sex Offender "Zone of Safety" and changing certain age limitations. A request from members of the Pott. County Sheriffs Department.
- HB2438 - Designating the portion of State Hwy 39 between Asher and Konowa as the "Deputy Mike Roberts and Tim Lowery Memorial Highway". Honoring the lives of these men who gave our community so much.
- HB2439 - Creates the "Volunteer Firefighter Protection Act". Prohibiting public and private employers from terminating employment of employee if employee is late or absent due to a first responder call.
To view all legislation filed by House and Senate members, visit: http://www.oklegislature.gov/tomshell.aspx.
What are the benefits to reducing appropriations to the Oklahoma Arts Council in your opinion?
ReplyDeletePlease refer to the link below for the official response from my office. Thanks for your concern! God bless!
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Reducing appropriations to the Oklahoma Arts Council will have a direct negative effect on our economy as well oas our ability to retain and attract young professionals in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Arts and Culture are one of the TOP 3 things that young professionals look for when determining where they want to live. Jobs follow those young professionals, cutting funding for the organizations that create the arts and culture for our state results in brain drain and lost business opportunity. Things that our fragile state can not afford. Will you go on record stating support for legislation that will do that? This is non-debatable issue. Those points above are empirical facts.
ReplyDeletein addition the 2012 State of Oklahoma Budget was 6.4 B-b-billion dollars. The appropriation for this was 4 million. Eliminating the money for arts and culture can not be about the money.
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DeleteThank you for your contact and sharing your concerns! I really do appreciate it. I completely agree with you on the value of our Arts Council and all the good that it has and is doing for our State. Nothing in this bill would change that. Please refer to the link below for the official statement from my office. Thanks and God bless!
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