By Rep. RICK WEST
Now that the legislative session is over, it’s a good time to take a look at some of the legislation that will now become law.
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Historic weapons will be preserved per new state law
By Rep. RICK WEST
My House Bill 1185 got signed into law last week. This will prohibit law enforcement agencies from destroying weapons considered to have historic military value. The weapons are instead to be donated to local units of veterans’ organizations where they can be used for honor guard salutes at veterans’ funerals or other memorial ceremonies.
Rep. Rick West recognizes Howe Lady Lions at State Capitol
Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, recognized the Howe Lady Lions basketball team at the State Capitol in celebration of their seventh state title. After facing a loss to Kingfisher in the Bertha Teague Classic in December, the Howe Lady Lions pushed through the rest of the season and won their last 21 games, including the Leflore … Read more
Budget announced
By Rep. RICK WEST House and Senate leaders got together with the governor on April Fools Day and announced they’d reached a budget agreement. It wasn’t a prank. They’ve come up with a plan to appropriate almost $12.8 billion to state agencies for Fiscal Year 2027, which starts July1. This is a 1.27 percent increase … Read more
Another Day, Another Deadline
By Rep. Rick West Last week was another significant milepost in the House. If bills or joint resolutions didn’t pass by March 26, they’re dead in the water this session. We heard about 250 bills in the four days leading up to the deadline. Here’s a look at a few of those measures: House … Read more