The Tulsa World perused through many of the 2800 new pieces of legislative proposals. Very few of them had any repealing language. Most of them are an attack on liberty and prosperity. Bills proposed for 2019 in Oklahoma: Constitutional carry, opioid prescription changes and punishing striking teachers
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Here are some that the news team at Tulsa World believes stood out.
House Bill 2214 by Todd Russ A Cordell Republican wants to withhold teachers' pay if they participate in a strike or walkout. Senate Bills 2 and 6 by Kim David and Julie Daniels The measures would reverse course on Oklahoma's automobile sales tax, introduced during last year's budget crisis. Senate Bill 11 by Greg McCortney The measure would prevent 4-year-old children from being enrolled in kindergarten. Senate Bill 12 by Nathan Dahm Sen. Dahm, R-Broken Arrow (right), wants to allow the carrying of a firearm, openly or concealed, as a constitutional right. Senate Bill 13 by Joseph Silk would redefine homicide to include any abortion. House Bill 1182 by Jim Olsen would revoke the licenses of doctors who perform abortions, if the mother’s life is not endangered. Senate Bill 17 by JJ Dossett would prohibit the use of mobile devices on the road within school zones. Senate Bill 21 by Casey Murdock A Republican rancher from Felt wants to add ribeye to the list of "official state" products for Oklahoma. Senate Bill 33 by JJ Dossett The Owasso Democrat and former teacher seeks to ban vaping at all educational facilities. It also applies to school vehicles and any school-sponsored or -sanctioned event or activity House Bill 1432 by Ben Loring would prohibit vape sales to those under 21. Senate Bill 38 by David Bullard allowing licensed residents to bring their handguns into the Capitol. Senate Bill 40 by Paul Scott A Duncan Republican wants to eliminate the state’s Soon-to-Be-Sooners program, part of SoonerCare, Senate Bill 43 by JJ Dossett would give public school support employees a $1,500 raise. Senate Bill 45 by Ron Sharp would require public school boards to codify principles for appropriate text message/social media interactions between teachers/school employees and students. Senate Bill 50 by George Young An OKC Democrat proposes a measure requiring public school districts to provide annual communication training for students (grades 6-12) and their parents. Senate Bill 51 by JJ Dossett An Owasso Democrat targets straight-party voting with a measure that would strike the option from Oklahoma election laws. Senate Bill 282 by Kevin Matthews A Tulsa Democrat's bill would let convicted felons become eligible to vote once released from incarceration, Senate Bill 111 by Micheal Bergstrom An Adair Republican wants to make Oklahoma Native American Day fall on Columbus Day. House Bill 1040 by Colin Walke An Adair Republican wants to make Oklahoma Native American Day fall on Columbus Day. HB 1104 by Mike Osburn also would make this change. An Adair Republican wants to make Oklahoma Native American Day fall on Columbus Day. | Senate Bill 72 by Allison Ikley-Freeman The bill from the Tulsa Democrat would prohibit schools from using restraint or seclusion as a disciplinary method. House Bill 1117 by Kevin West The measure would exempt Oklahoma from daylight saving time. Senate Bill 96 by Darrell Weaver would expand Oklahoma’s hate crimes to include actions against law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 64 by Rob Standridge Adds domestic assault and battery to the list of the 85 percent rule for serving time. House Bill 1055 by Marcus McEntire would require prescribers of opioids to perform a full tox screen on patients Senate Bill 112 by George Young The bill would ban life-without-parole sentences for defendants younger than 18. Senate Bill 195 by Dave Rader The measure by the Tulsa Republican would define a fetus as a person. House Bill 1072 by Daniel Pae The Republican from Lawton wants to move general elections from Tuesday to Saturday. House Bill 1197 by Republican Tom Gann The measure clarifies that zoos, bus stations and public buses are among places concealed or open carry would be lawful. House Bill 1413 by John Waldron Would hold legislators financially responsible for laws they authored if those laws are later challenged in court and found to be unconstitutional. House Bill 1323 by Kelly Albright Would mandate that Oklahoma’s per-pupil expenditure meet or exceed the regional average. Senate Bill 206 by Mary Boren Would increase from $55 to $200 the state’s per-pupil spending on curriculum HB 1036 by Johnny Tadlock would increase the per-pupil curriculum amount by $50. House Bill 1071 by Daniel Pae A Lawton representative wants to allow for 80 mph speed limits on toll roads. Senate Bill 102 by George Young The measure would increase the minimum wage in Oklahoma to $10.50 per hour. Senate Bill 325 by Casey Murdock Wants to change State Question 788 to allow counties to return to a full felony ban on Marijuana Medicine. House Bill 1149 by Jim Grego The Republican from Wilburton seeks to stop the move of a veterans center from Talihina to Sallisaw. House Bill 1359 by Tony Hassenbeck Would allow teachers to claim up to a $500 tax credit for classroom expenses. Senate Bill 901 by President Pro Tem Greg Treat Would extend to homeless students eligibility for the state’s voucher program for special-needs students. House Bill 1153 by Jim Grego It would allow non-partisan county and district attorney elections. |