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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 21, 2021 OK HB 2564 Amends the Election Recount Process to Require Recounts on Statewide Issues or Question Elections Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8)
April 20, 2021 OK HB 2648 Specifies the Free Exercise of Religion During an Emergency Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
April 19, 2021 OK HB 2939 Requires the County Election Board Record Every Voter's Ballot History Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 12)
April 14, 2021 OK HB 1643 Authorizes Law Enforcement and Other Officials to Make Certain Personal Information Confidential Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
April 13, 2021 OK HB 1752 Establishes a 30-Day Time Limit for a County Election Board to Remove Deceased People from the Central Registry Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
March 11, 2021 OK SB 383 Expands Legal Recourse Options for Oklahomans Censored by Social Media Platforms Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 12)
March 10, 2021 OK SB 647 Authorizes Parental Funeral and Burial Rights for First Trimester Miscarriages Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6)
March 10, 2021 OK SB 612 Establishes Further Restrictions on Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9)
Feb. 11, 2021 OK SB 834 Authorizes Cities and Towns to Paint Blue Lines and Post Signage Supporting Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
Feb. 10, 2021 OK SB 239 Increases Regulatory Requirements for Groups Seeking to Launch Public Charter Schools Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 16)
May 15, 2020 OK HB 3967 Prohibits State Contracts with Companies that Boycott Israel Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 7)
May 15, 2020 OK HB 2587 Prohibits Denying Healthcare or Adjusting Coverage or Cost Based on Age or Quality of Life Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 6)
May 13, 2020 OK HB 2741 Reduces Contributions to Teachers' Retirement System Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 12)
May 13, 2020 OK HB 2742 Reduces Contributions to Retirement Systems for Police and Firefighters Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
May 13, 2020 OK HB 2877 Increases the Role of Victim Impact Panels to Prevent Future OWI Offenses Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 13)
May 13, 2020 OK SB 1046 Amends the Supplemental Hospital Offset Payment Program Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 17)
May 12, 2020 OK HB 2760 Reduces the Annual Affordable Housing Tax Credits Offered by the State Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 20)
May 11, 2020 OK SB 1946 Exempts from Civil Liability Any Individual Who Potentially Exposes Another to COVID-19 Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
May 5, 2020 OK SB 1073 Expands Oklahoma's Medicaid Program Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
March 12, 2020 OK SB 1081 Prohibits Localities from Enacting "Red Flag" Firearm Ordinances Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 9)
March 11, 2020 OK SB 1674 Increases Penalties for Selling or Possessing Drugs Near Schools Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
Feb. 26, 2020 OK SB 1606 Amends Responsibility for Transport for Individuals in Custody Experiencing Mental Distress Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
Feb. 12, 2020 OK HB 2336 Authorizes Handguns on the Premises of Schools Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
May 23, 2019 OK HB 1269 Amends Criminal Sentencing Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
May 21, 2019 OK HB 2765 Authorizes State Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 11)
May 17, 2019 OK SB 252 Amends the State Cash Bail System Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 12)
April 25, 2019 OK HB 1269 Amends Criminal Sentencing Laws Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 5)
April 24, 2019 OK HB 2591 Requires Healthcare Providers Report Statutory Rape Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8)
March 11, 2019 OK HB 2612 Establishes State Medical Marijuana Rules and Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 5)
March 6, 2019 OK SB 456 Authorizes the Governor to Hire and set the Salary for the Director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
March 6, 2019 OK SB 457 Authorizes the Governor to Remove Heads of Certain State Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9)
March 6, 2019 OK SB 1001 Prohibits Cities from Banning Plastic Bags Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 9)
May 2, 2018 OK SB 1212 Establishes a State Firearm Constitutional Carry Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 9)
May 2, 2018 OK SB 893 Amends Taxation of Zero-Emission Facilities Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
April 26, 2018 OK HB 3036 Authorizes the Governor power to appoint the State Commissioner of Health Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 11)
April 17, 2018 OK HB 2692 Amends Child Care Licensing Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
April 6, 2018 OK HB 3375 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
March 28, 2018 OK HB 1010 Increases Taxes to Provide More Funding for Education Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
March 15, 2018 OK SB 1086 Repeals Capital Gains Deduction Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
March 13, 2018 OK SB 1140 Authorizes Child-Placement Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 9)
March 7, 2018 OK SB 888 Repeals Wind Industry Tax Credits Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 5)
Nov. 17, 2017 OK HB 1085 Increases Tax Rates on Oil and Gas Wells Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15)
May 24, 2017 OK SB 845 Establishes a Fee for Cigarette Purchases Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18)
March 13, 2017 OK SB 170 Repeals Automatic Income Tax Cut Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
March 8, 2016 OK SB 1552 Prohibits State from Issuing or Renewing Physician Licenses Following the Performance of an Abortion Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7)
March 1, 2016 OK SJR 68 Authorizes the Public to Vote on Beer and Wine Sales Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 16)
April 16, 2015 OK SB 782 Authorizes Charter Schools in All Districts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 7)
April 15, 2015 OK HB 1614 Establishes Regulations for Transportation Network Company Services Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
March 26, 2015 OK HB 1749 Prohibits Payroll Deductions for Public Employee Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 16)
March 12, 2015 OK SB 298 Requires Insurers to Check Policies after an Insured Individual's Death Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 12)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/21 HB 2564 Amends the Election Recount Process to Require Recounts on Statewide Issues or Question Elections Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 8)
4/20 HB 2648 Specifies the Free Exercise of Religion During an Emergency Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
4/19 HB 2939 Requires the County Election Board Record Every Voter's Ballot History Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 12)
4/14 HB 1643 Authorizes Law Enforcement and Other Officials to Make Certain Personal Information Confidential Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
4/13 HB 1752 Establishes a 30-Day Time Limit for a County Election Board to Remove Deceased People from the Central Registry Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
3/11 SB 383 Expands Legal Recourse Options for Oklahomans Censored by Social Media Platforms Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 12)
3/10 SB 647 Authorizes Parental Funeral and Burial Rights for First Trimester Miscarriages Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 6)
3/10 SB 612 Establishes Further Restrictions on Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 9)
2/11 SB 834 Authorizes Cities and Towns to Paint Blue Lines and Post Signage Supporting Law Enforcement Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
2/10 SB 239 Increases Regulatory Requirements for Groups Seeking to Launch Public Charter Schools Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 16)
5/15 HB 3967 Prohibits State Contracts with Companies that Boycott Israel Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 7)
5/15 HB 2587 Prohibits Denying Healthcare or Adjusting Coverage or Cost Based on Age or Quality of Life Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 6)
5/13 HB 2741 Reduces Contributions to Teachers' Retirement System Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 12)
5/13 HB 2742 Reduces Contributions to Retirement Systems for Police and Firefighters Veto Override Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
5/13 HB 2877 Increases the Role of Victim Impact Panels to Prevent Future OWI Offenses Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 13)
5/13 SB 1046 Amends the Supplemental Hospital Offset Payment Program Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 17)
5/12 HB 2760 Reduces the Annual Affordable Housing Tax Credits Offered by the State Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 20)
5/11 SB 1946 Exempts from Civil Liability Any Individual Who Potentially Exposes Another to COVID-19 Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
5/05 SB 1073 Expands Oklahoma's Medicaid Program Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 8)
3/12 SB 1081 Prohibits Localities from Enacting "Red Flag" Firearm Ordinances Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 9)
3/11 SB 1674 Increases Penalties for Selling or Possessing Drugs Near Schools Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 12)
2/26 SB 1606 Amends Responsibility for Transport for Individuals in Custody Experiencing Mental Distress Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
2/12 HB 2336 Authorizes Handguns on the Premises of Schools Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
5/23 HB 1269 Amends Criminal Sentencing Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 11)
5/21 HB 2765 Authorizes State Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 11)
5/17 SB 252 Amends the State Cash Bail System Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 12)
4/25 HB 1269 Amends Criminal Sentencing Laws Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 5)
4/24 HB 2591 Requires Healthcare Providers Report Statutory Rape Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 8)
3/11 HB 2612 Establishes State Medical Marijuana Rules and Regulations Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 5)
3/06 SB 456 Authorizes the Governor to Hire and set the Salary for the Director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
3/06 SB 457 Authorizes the Governor to Remove Heads of Certain State Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 9)
3/06 SB 1001 Prohibits Cities from Banning Plastic Bags Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 9)
5/02 SB 1212 Establishes a State Firearm Constitutional Carry Program Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 9)
5/02 SB 893 Amends Taxation of Zero-Emission Facilities Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 8)
4/26 HB 3036 Authorizes the Governor power to appoint the State Commissioner of Health Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 11)
4/17 HB 2692 Amends Child Care Licensing Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
4/06 HB 3375 Authorizes Sports Gambling Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 16)
3/28 HB 1010 Increases Taxes to Provide More Funding for Education Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 10)
3/15 SB 1086 Repeals Capital Gains Deduction Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 9)
3/13 SB 1140 Authorizes Child-Placement Agencies to Deny Services Based on Religion Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 9)
3/07 SB 888 Repeals Wind Industry Tax Credits Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 5)
11/17 HB 1085 Increases Tax Rates on Oil and Gas Wells Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 15)
5/24 SB 845 Establishes a Fee for Cigarette Purchases Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 18)
3/13 SB 170 Repeals Automatic Income Tax Cut Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
3/08 SB 1552 Prohibits State from Issuing or Renewing Physician Licenses Following the Performance of an Abortion Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 7)
3/01 SJR 68 Authorizes the Public to Vote on Beer and Wine Sales Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (28 - 16)
4/16 SB 782 Authorizes Charter Schools in All Districts Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 7)
4/15 HB 1614 Establishes Regulations for Transportation Network Company Services Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
3/26 HB 1749 Prohibits Payroll Deductions for Public Employee Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 16)
3/12 SB 298 Requires Insurers to Check Policies after an Insured Individual's Death Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 12)

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