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Mark Lawson — Republican State Representative for Oklahoma District 30 (official headshot)

Mark Lawson Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

OK Representative

District: 30 • Republican

2024 DEM Alignment:

62.22%

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Rep. Mark Lawson (R-OK-30) earned a 62% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing moderate alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Mark Lawson voted on 45 of the 58 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Mark Lawson represents the 30th District in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

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Lawmaker Position

HB 1105House 20241x

Protecting the State''s Proposition Process from Abuse by Extending the Timeframe for Certain Protests to Citizen-Led Initiatives.

With DEMs
This bill extends, from 10 business days to 90 days, the timeframe in which citizens may protest a citizen-led petition to enact a law or constitutional amendment on the grounds that it is unconstitutional. This timeframe also applies to challenges to the Secretary of State''s count of the required signatures. This measure helps protect the citizen-led proposition process from abuse by special interests and other groups that seek to grow the size and scope of government. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 1449House 20241x

Reducing Frivolous Litigation Under State Non-Discrimination Law by Clarifying the Definition of "Sex" as One''s Biological Sex at Birth.

With DEMs
This bill, the "Women''s Bill of Rights," establishes a legal definition of "sex" for use in statutes and state code. The bill defines "sex" as "a natural person''s biological sex at birth." The bill provides that the state and local governments "shall not be prohibited from establishing distinctions between sexes when such distinctions are substantially related to an important government objective," such as "biology, privacy, safety, or fairness." All individuals - regardless of their sexual identity - should be treated with respect and have the same freedoms, rights and opportunities under the law. This bill helps strengthen safety and privacy in restrooms and locker rooms at educational facilities, prisons and other locations across the state. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Faith. The US Constitution affords all people equal protection under the law, not extra protection. ACI opposes gender policies that provide unequal rights or protections, unfair competition in sports, or allow irreversible sex changes of minors who have not reached the age of consent. ACI is opposed gender affirming care for minors.
HB 1712 (Veto Override)House 20241x

Increasing Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating Policies Provide Coverage for Durable Medical Equipment.

Against DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that prohibits health benefit plans or networks from refusing to provide coverage for prescribed durable medical equipment and supplies," which includes items such as wheelchairs and oxygen systems. This includes healthcare providers who are in-network or out-of-network, unless an in-network provider is available within 15 miles. Out-of-network providers must also be reimbursed at the same rate as in-network providers. Each and every health insurance mandate prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternative to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
HB 2330House 20241x

Expanding Access to Mental Healthcare by Slightly Reforming the State''s Draconian Certificate of Need Laws.

With DEMs
This bill repeals the certificate of need requirement for psychiatric and chemical dependency facilities, which prohibited any "psychiatric or chemical dependency facility or unit" unless a certificate was issued. Certificate of need laws prevent individuals from opening or expanding healthcare facilities unless they can prove to the government there is a "need" for the expansion and additional competition. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternative to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
HB 2730House 20241x

Strengthening Government Transparency and Accountability by Requiring the Reason be Provided if a Public Records Request Will Exceed 10 Business Days.

With DEMs
This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act by requiring that if a public records request is not able to be completed within 10 days, the requesting person must be provided with the reason and an estimated completion date, which must be "within a reasonable time." Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. ACI supports strengthening transparency to combat government overreach and growth. Government transparency helps reduce corruption, strengthen accountability, and ensure government is accountable to the people. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
HB 2872House 20241x

Hiking Health Insurance Premiums by Establishing Minimum Reimbursement Rates for Out-of-Network Ambulance Services and Restricting Cost Sharing.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Out-of-Network Ambulance Service Provider Act," sets minimum allowable reimbursement rates for out-of-network ambulance services under health care benefit plans. Under the bill, the rate is to be set by localities. If a locality does not establish a minimum rate, the rate is equal to 325% of the Medicare rate, or the amount charged by the ambulance service, whichever is less. Additionally, the bill imposes price controls, providing that any cost sharing, such as a deductible, coinsurance, or copayment, may not be greater than for in-network ambulance services. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternative to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
HB 2975House 20241x

Increasing Food Freedom and Protecting Privacy of Homemade Food Producers Through an Optional Alternative to Listing Personal Information on Product Labels.

With DEMs
This bill allows homemade food producers the option of listing a registration number on product labels instead of their name, phone number, and the address where the product was made. The registration number requires a fee of $15 annually. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
HB 3002House 20241x

Protecting Life by Expanding Battery and Aggravated Assault and Battery to Include an Unborn Child.

With DEMs
This bill amends the definitions of battery and aggravated assault and battery to include unborn children as victims. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Life. ACI supports pro-life solutions that acknowledges life begins at conception, that individuals are created in the image of God, and have inherent dignity regardless of development or ability. Therefore, we oppose laws that support abortion, including the use of medical abortion drugs. ACI is committed to supporting a culture of life in the United States. We support policies and community solutions that ensure families do not feel forced to choose abortion due to financial hardship or lack of support. ACI supports returning abortion law to the states as a step towards ensuring unborn children receive legal protection under the Constitution.
HB 3013House 20241x

Protecting Life by Creating the Felony Offense of Trafficking in an Abortion-Inducing Drug.

With DEMs
This bill creates the offense of "trafficking in an abortion-inducing drug," which includes delivering or intending to deliver abortion drugs to a person "to cause an unlawful abortion." Under the bill, violations are a felony and punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $100,000. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Life. ACI supports pro-life solutions that acknowledges life begins at conception, that individuals are created in the image of God, and have inherent dignity regardless of development or ability. Therefore, we oppose laws that support abortion, including the use of medical abortion drugs. ACI is committed to supporting a culture of life in the United States. We support policies and community solutions that ensure families do not feel forced to choose abortion due to financial hardship or lack of support. ACI supports returning abortion law to the states as a step towards ensuring unborn children receive legal protection under the Constitution.
HB 3015House 20241x

Reducing Employment Barriers for Social Workers by Reducing an Unnecessary Experience Mandate for Licensure.

With DEMs
This bill reduces the post-graduate experience requirement to be licensed as a social worker, from 2 years of full-time experience to 3,000 hours. This bill serves as a step in the right direction to reducing unnecessary employment barriers. Ultimately, the private sector, via certifications, rating systems, and the free market, is much better equipped to provide consumer protection while also ensuring competition and low consumer costs. Most government licensing entities are overly restrictive and are largely advocated by special interests seeking to restrict competition in the marketplace. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 3156House 20241x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Banning the Use of Ranked Choice Voting in Oklahoma

With DEMs
This bill prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting in determining the election or nomination of any candidate in any local, state, or federal election. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 3159House 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights by Providing Property Owners the First Opportunity to Purchase Back Their Property Seized by Eminent Domain.

With DEMs
This bill amends the Landowner''s Bill of Rights to include the right of first refusal or first offer to purchase property that was seized by the state through eminent domain, if the government later sells the property. Under the bill, a property owner whose property was seized, and their "first generation of heirs," may purchase the property at the current value or the compensation paid when the property was seized, whichever is less. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. The abuse of eminent domain infringes private property rights in favor of government interests.
HB 3194House 20241x

Expanding Government Overreach by Mandating Flow Meters on All Water Wells.

Against DEMs
This bill requires the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to mandate that all water wells that require a permit have "water well flow meters or an alternative measuring system." Previously, the board was allowed to require water meters if requested by a majority of the property owners in a basin or subbasin. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
HB 3351House 20241x

Growing Cronyism and Central Planning Through an Income Tax Credit for Medical Professionals who Provide Training Services.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes a "preceptorship training" income tax credit, granted to medical professionals who provide training for medical students, through 2035. The credit may be claimed for up to 10 training rotations annually, and the amount of the credit for medical students and residents is $290 for the first three training rotations, then $590, and for APRNs and physician assistants is $165 for the first three training rotations, then $340. The tax credits are paid for using funds from licensure fees. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Lower rates of taxation spur investment, hiring and economic growth. The tax code should be structured in a simple and broadly applied manner with rates as low as possible for everyone. ACI opposes tax hikes and cronyism within the tax code that provides select individuals, businesses or industries with special benefits or carve outs at the expense of the rest of the population.
HB 3388House 20241x

Strengthening School Choice by Exempting School Choice Tax Credits from Income Tax Liability.

With DEMs
This bill contains several provisions related to the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act. Most notably, the bill provides that tax credits received under that act are exempt from income taxes. Under that act, parents may receive tax credits for certain educational expenses for their child, such as tuition and fees to attend a private school. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Community. Education is fundamental to upward mobility and overall success. ACI supports school choice policies (including charter schools, vouchers, education savings accounts, and homeschooling) and that parents should have the right to choose the best educational solution for their children.
HB 3428House 20241x

Reducing Overreaching and Costly Regulations on Tattoo and Body Piercing Businesses.

With DEMs
This bill reduces regulations on tattoo and body piercing businesses. Under the bill, businesses are no longer required to have a $100,000 surety bond on file with the Secretary of State. The bill also eliminates the prohibition on tattoo and body piercing businesses within 1,000 feet of churches, schools, and playgrounds. Finally, requirements for public notice of license applications and renewals are reduced. Previously, tattoo and body piercing businesses were required to publish a notice in a newspaper each week for three weeks for license applications or renewals. Under this bill, this requirement no longer applies to license renewals at the same location, and the requirement is reduced to one week. Support is the Limited Government Position.
HB 3449House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism and Government Central Planning Through a New Behavioral Health Workforce Development Fund.

Against DEMs
This bill establishes the University Hospitals Authority Behavioral Health Workforce Development Fund "to provide for behavioral health workforce development and access to behavioral health professionals." This includes facility renovations, "mental health nursing scholarships," "private-sector workforce innovation grants," and other uses. The bill also expands the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Behavioral Health Workforce Development Fund to include additional uses. College and university-level education should be funded through user fees (i.e., tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path. These enormous costs should not be imposed on individuals who elect to pursue activities other than higher education, such as those who start their own businesses or work in the trades. Furthermore, the private sector is best equipped to advanced workforce development. Lawmakers should instead repeal overly restrictive licensing regulations that merely serve to limit competition in the workplace. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
HB 3594House 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights by Protecting the Right of Individuals and Businesses to Mine Digital Currency.

With DEMs
This bill prohibits the state and local governments from imposing certain regulations on digital assets (such as Bitcoin and others). Under the bill, the state may not prohibit or restrict the use of digital assets for purchases or impose taxes specific to payments made with digital assets. The bill also declares the right "to participate in home digital asset mining" and to operate "a digital asset mining business" in industrial-zoned areas. Local governments may not impose sound pollution restrictions that do not apply generally, and may not "impose any other requirements" that do not also apply to data centers. The bill also contains other protections related to digital assets, such as ensuring a money transmitter license is not required. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
HB 3694House 20241x

Strengthening Law and Order by Reducing the Felony Threshold for Shoplifting.

With DEMs
This bill reduces the value threshold of merchandise stolen from stores to be considered a felony, from $1,000 to $500. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
HB 3782House 20241x

Strengthening Public Safety by Establishing a Rebuttable Presumption Against Bail for Violent Offenses Committed While on Bond.

With DEMs
This bill establishes a rebuttable presumption against bail for individuals who are arrested for committing a "violent crime," such as murder, kidnapping, or child abuse, while already released on bond for another "violent offense." As ensuring public safety is an important role of government. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
HB 3959House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism Through a New Fund to Provide Millions of Dollars to Professional Sports Teams Based on the Number of Employees.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Oklahoma Five Major Sports Leagues Rebate Program Act," establishes a fund to provide rebate payments to professional sports teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS. Under the bill, a team is eligible to receive up to $10 million annually, based on the number of full-time equivalent employees. A team must have a total payroll of at least $10 million annually and at least 80% of the employees must be full-time equivalent positions, work an average of at least 30 hours per week, and be subject to state income taxes. The rebate payments are funded using income tax revenue. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Lower rates of taxation spur investment, hiring and economic growth. The tax code should be structured in a simple and broadly applied manner with rates as low as possible for everyone. ACI opposes tax hikes and cronyism within the tax code that provides select individuals, businesses or industries with special benefits or carve outs at the expense of the rest of the population.
HB 4070 (House Version)House 20241x

Growing Government Central Planning Powers and Interference in the Private Sector Through New County-Level Economic Development Entities.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Rural County Economic Development Act of 2024," allows counties with a population of 100,000 or less to establish "a County Economic Development Organization" to support "economic development programs and initiatives." Such counties may impose a sales tax of up to 0.75% to be used for these purposes, if approved by voters. Lawmakers should not further expand the size and scope of government to engage in "economic development". Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Lower rates of taxation spur investment, hiring and economic growth. The tax code should be structured in a simple and broadly applied manner with rates as low as possible for everyone. ACI opposes tax hikes and cronyism within the tax code that provides select individuals, businesses or industries with special benefits or carve outs at the expense of the rest of the population.
HB 4156House 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Prohibiting Illegal Immigrants from Entering the State.

With DEMs
This bill creates the offense of "impermissible occupation," which applies "if the person is an alien and willfully and without permission enters and remains in the State of Oklahoma without having first obtained legal authorization to enter the United States." Under the bill, a first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and/or a fine of up to $500. A second or subsequent offense, or if committed during another crime, is a felony punishable by up to 2 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Additionally, "the person shall be required to leave the state within seventy-two (72) hours following his or her conviction or release from custody, whichever comes later." The bill also provides that it is a felony for an alien who has been denied entry into the U.S. or deported to enter the state, unless certain criteria apply. Finally, the bill prohibits probation, delayed sentencing, or community sentencing for violations. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left’s promotion of an open-border immigration system places an immense drain on U.S. infrastructure and taxpayer resources ranging from welfare to the education system, while also creating serious law enforcement and national security issues. ACI supports the rule of law including strong border security and the enforcement of federal immigration law. ACI supports the cooperation between law enforcement jurisdictions which creates safer communities.
SB 1134House 20241x

Fueling Out-Of-Control Spending Through $30 Million in Provider Reimbursement Increases to Intellectual Disability Facilities.

Against DEMs
This bill directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (Medicaid) to use $30 million of the funds appropriated in the annual budget bill "to increase reimbursements to longterm care facilities and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities." The state must pursue every available avenue to rein in its out-of-control spending, which, when coupled with the over $185 trillion federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
SB 1155House 20241x

Fueling Wasteful and Out-Of-Control Spending Through $18 Million for the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture.

Against DEMs
This bill appropriates $18 million to the Oklahoma Historical Society for the Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture. An additional $18 million must be raised from other sources before the funds may be used. Taxpayers should not be forced to fund wasteful and unnecessary initiatives which do not pertain to the core functions of government. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
SB 1184House 20241x

Fueling Wasteful and Out-of-Control Spending by Appropriating $12.5 Million for State Parks.

Against DEMs
This bill appropriates $12.5 million to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department for state parks. The state must pursue every available avenue to rein in its out-of-control spending, which, when coupled with the over $185 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
SB 1259House 20241x

Enriching Comcast and Other Woke Corporations by Forcing Taxpayers to Continue to Provide "Broadband Equity" Through a Government Central Planning Scheme.

Against DEMs
This bill extends the rebate for the sales tax exemption for broadband equipment "to establish or expand broadband services in underserved or unserved areas." Previously, the exemption only applied to purchases made in 2022 and 2023. Under this bill, the tax credit is available annually. This measure forces taxpayers to enrich woke corporations such as Comcast for infrastructure which may soon be unnecessary due to significant advances in satellite technology from Comcast''s competitors, such as Elon Musk''s Starlink. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Lower rates of taxation spur investment, hiring and economic growth. The tax code should be structured in a simple and broadly applied manner with rates as low as possible for everyone. ACI opposes tax hikes and cronyism within the tax code that provides select individuals, businesses or industries with special benefits or carve outs at the expense of the rest of the population.
SB 1319House 20241x

Growing Government Dependency by Creating a Fund to Provide Grants for Vision Screenings in Public Schools.

Against DEMs
This bill creates the Public School Vision Screening Modernization Revolving Fund to provide grants to public schools for "obtaining vision screening equipment, collecting vision screening data, and obtaining related services." According to the bill''s fiscal note, this is estimated to cost over $2 million, including the "cloud-based platform and data management system." It is not the role of government to provide healthcare services. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
SB 1334House 20241x

Increasing Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating Policies Provide Coverage for Fertility Preservation for Individuals with Cancer.

Against DEMs
This bill, "Corinne''s Law," requires all health insurance policies offered in the state to provide coverage for "standard fertility preservation services" for individuals with cancer, if a necessary treatment may cause infertility. The bill also prohibits preauthorization requirements for such coverage. The bill does contain a provision allowing religious employers to submit an exemption request. However, each and every health insurance mandate prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need. This can result in lower-income or younger individuals choosing to purchase no insurance plan at all due to the high cost. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternative to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
SB 1447House 20241x

Growing Government Central Planning Powers and Interference in the Private Sector Through New Economic Development Bureaucracies.

Against DEMs
This bill, the "Creating Oklahoma''s Modern Plan for Economic Transformation and Effectiveness (COMPETE) Act," creates two economic development divisions in the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Under the bill, the Division on Economic Development, Growth, and Expansion (EDGE) is "the state''s lead economic development point of contact" and "shall have duties pertaining to the economic development of the state." The Division on Community Outreach and Revitalization Enterprise (CORE) is "to focus on the long-term development of local communities to increase competitiveness and enhance economic opportunities" and "shall have duties pertaining to local economic opportunities and community development." Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
SB 1450 (House Version)House 20241x

Strengthening Law and Order by Creating the Offense of Organized Retail Crime and Extending the Timeframe for Combining Multiple Retail Theft Offenses.

With DEMs
This bill creates the offense of "organized retail crime." Under the bill, this applies if two or more conditions are met, such as "The property is taken for resale," "Such property is taken by two or more persons acting jointly," and "The persons taking such property have a means of getaway to evade capture or arrest." The bill provides for a sentence of up to 5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000, if the value of the items taken is less than $15,000. The maximum sentence is increased to 8 years if the value is greater than $15,000. Additionally, the bill extends the timeframe in which multiple thefts of merchandise from stores may be combined, and reduces the value to be considered a felony, from $1,000 to $500. Previously, if a person committed theft three or more times within 90 days, the value of the stolen items could be combined to determine the severity of the offense (ex. for a first offense, if the value is $500 or more, it is a felony). The bill extends the timeframe to 1 year. Finally, the bill also establishes the Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force to advise lawmakers and the Governor. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
SB 1491House 20241x

Expanding Access to Healthcare by Authorizing "Expedited Partner Therapy" Which Reduces Barriers to Treatment.

With DEMs
This bill authorizes "expedited partner therapy," which allows healthcare providers to prescribe medications to a patient''s partner to treat sexually transmitted diseases without examining the partner, if the healthcare provider believes they are "unlikely or unable" to seek treatment. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternative to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
SB 1513(House Version)House 20241x

Strengthening "Right to Work" Protections for Teachers by Prohibiting School Districts from Forcing Employees to Attend Union Presentations.

With DEMs
This bill prohibits school districts, employees, and employee organizations from requiring "public employees to meet, communicate, listen to, or otherwise interact with an employee organization or statewide professional educators'' association." The bill also prohibits "Distributing communications or membership solicitations on behalf of" such groups. The House version was limited to working hours and provided an exception for "student career events or presentations." Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Community. Education is fundamental to upward mobility and overall success. ACI supports school choice policies (including charter schools, vouchers, education savings accounts, and homeschooling) and that parents should have the right to choose the best educational solution for their children.
SB 1520 (House Version)House 20241x

Hiking Unfunded Pension Liabilities by $147 Million by Increasing the Ability of Retired Educators to "Double Dip".

Against DEMs
This bill increases the maximum earnings that retired teachers may earn by returning to work while continuing to receive retirement benefits (aka "double dip"). Under the bill, the maximum earnings amount is increased from $15,000 to $30,000 for retirees ages 55-55 ½, and eliminates the $30,000 maximum for retirees 59 ½ or older. These changes are effective until July 1, 2027. According to the bill''s fiscal note, this is estimated to increase state unfunded liabilities by $147 million. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
SB 1705House 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Prohibiting U.S. Foreign Adversary Governments from Owning Land in the State.

With DEMs
This bill prohibits any foreign government designated "as hostile or a Country of Particular Concern" from owning land in the state. This includes countries such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Iran. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left’s promotion of an open-border immigration system places an immense drain on U.S. infrastructure and taxpayer resources ranging from welfare to the education system, while also creating serious law enforcement and national security issues. ACI supports the rule of law including strong border security and the enforcement of federal immigration law. ACI supports the cooperation between law enforcement jurisdictions which creates safer communities.
SB 1786House 20241x

Strengthening Individual Liberties by Reducing Restrictions Related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Compensation for College Athletes.

With DEMs
This bill amends the state''s college athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws. Specifically, the bill eliminates the prohibition on athlete "compensation in exchange for his or her athletic performance or participation in intercollegiate athletics or sports competition." Prospective students are also no longer prohibited from receiving compensation for their name, image, and likeness. Existing law limited the length of name, image, and likeness contracts signed while the athlete is at the college or university. Previously, these contracts could "not extend beyond the student athlete''s participation in the sport at the institution." This bill eliminates this restriction if the contact is between the athlete and the college or university or an authorized third-party. Support is the Limited Government Position.
SB 1877House 20241x

Strengthening Public Safety by Extending the Timeframe for Combining Multiple Retail Theft Offenses.

With DEMs
This bill extends the timeframe in which multiple thefts of merchandise from stores may be combined. Previously, if a person committed theft three or more times within 90 days, the value of the stolen items could be combined to determine the severity of the offense (ex. for a first offense, if the value is $1,000 or more, it is a felony). This bill extends the timeframe to 180 days. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
SB 1959House 20241x

Protecting Children by Requiring Websites that Contain Sexual Content to Allow Parents to Block Access.

With DEMs
This bill requires any website that "publishes or distributes material harmful to minors," such as sexual content, to offer internet and cellular users the ability to block such sites before allowing access. This applies to "a website that contains a substantial portion of such material." Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Faith. ACI believes in traditional family values and the role of faith, marriage, and parental responsibility in fostering a stable society and brighter economic outcomes. ACI supports a parent’s fundamental right to direct the upbringing and care of their children and supports policies that promote parental consent or notification related to minor children.
SB 1994House 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights by Creating New Penalties for Falsifying Real Estate Documents and Establishing a Legal Process for Property Owners to Remove Squatters.

With DEMs
This bill strengthens property rights by allowing homeowners to have an unauthorized individual removed by law enforcement from their property if the homeowner provides a sworn affidavit. Additionally, the bill creates penalties for falsifying real estate documents claiming to be a lease agreement or deed. The bill also criminalizes unlawfully occupying a home and intentionally causing $1,000 or more in damage, if the person is removed through the provisions in the bill. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
SB 426House 20241x

Protecting Individual Liberties and Reducing Government Overreach by Declaring that United Nations, World Health Organization, and World Economic Forum Mandates Are Unenforceable in the State.

With DEMs
This bill declares that "The World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum have no jurisdiction in this state" and that "requirements or mandates issued by" those groups may not serve as the "basis for action" or be used to impose requirements that violate state law, such as those related to "masks, vaccines, or medical testing." Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
SB 458House 20241x

Expanding Access to Healthcare by Allowing Certain Nurses to Prescribe Medications without Physician Oversight.

With DEMs
This bill allows advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), certified nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse-midwives to prescribe medications without a supervision agreement with a physician. To be eligible, the nurse must have 6,240 hours of supervised practice with prescribing authority or complete an accredited residency program. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternative to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
SB 538House 20241x

Protecting Life by Expanding Pro-Life Grants Under the "Choosing Childbirth Act".

With DEMs
This bill amends the "Choosing Childbirth Act," which provides funds to a "grant-supervising entity" that provides grants to organizations for pro-life services, such as healthcare services for women and infants. This bill allows the Department of Health to now also provide grants "both directly to the private organizations and to one or more grant-supervising entities." The bill also expands the eligible uses of grant funds to include additional services, such as ultrasounds and mental healthcare, and provides that postpartum services to reduce mortality rates extend for 3 years postpartum. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Life. ACI supports pro-life solutions that acknowledges life begins at conception, that individuals are created in the image of God, and have inherent dignity regardless of development or ability. Therefore, we oppose laws that support abortion, including the use of medical abortion drugs. ACI is committed to supporting a culture of life in the United States. We support policies and community solutions that ensure families do not feel forced to choose abortion due to financial hardship or lack of support. ACI supports returning abortion law to the states as a step towards ensuring unborn children receive legal protection under the Constitution.
SB 556House 20241x

Imposing Unnecessary and Draconian Criminal Penalties on Notaries by Making it a Misdemeanor to Fail to Verify a Person''s Identity.

Against DEMs
This bill makes it illegal for a notary public to notarize a document "without first making in good faith the required determination of the identity of the person appearing before the notary." Under the bill, violations are a misdemeanor punishable by up to 10 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. While preventing fraud and maintaining the integrity of the notarial system is important, this measure imposes unnecessary criminal penalties. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
SB 859House 20241x

Strengthening Public Safety by Increasing Penalties for Theft of a Firearm and Other Grand Larceny.

With DEMs
This bill increases the maximum penalties for grand larceny of a firearm, property "taken from the person of another," and if property has a value of between $1,000-$2,499. Under the bill, the maximum sentence is increased to 5 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $2,500 (previously up to 2 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000). Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
SJR 16House 20241x

Competing With the Private Lending Industry Through a Constitutional Amendment Authorizing "Public Infrastructure Districts".

Against DEMs
This resolution proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow the creation of local "public infrastructure districts." Under the amendment, municipalities could create districts and issue bonds (debt) to finance the "public improvements," which are then repaid through an additional assessment on their property. All property owners must agree in order to create a district. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
HB 1002 (3rd Special Session)House 20241x

Expanding Economic Growth by Reducing Income Tax Rates by .25%.

Neutral
This bill reduces the state''s income tax rates for each income bracket by .25% for single and married filers, beginning in 2023. Support is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Lower rates of taxation spur investment, hiring and economic growth. The tax code should be structured in a simple and broadly applied manner with rates as low as possible for everyone. ACI opposes tax hikes and cronyism within the tax code that provides select individuals, businesses or industries with special benefits or carve outs at the expense of the rest of the population.
HB 1600House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism Through a Sales Tax Exemption for Digital Asset Mining Equipment.

Neutral
This bill exempts "sales of machinery and equipment" that are "used for commercial mining of digital assets" (i.e., Bitcoin and other digital currencies) from the state''s sales tax through 2029. To be eligible, the equipment must be used "in a colocation facility" and the facility must have "entered into a load reduction agreement" with the electricity provider to reduce usage during certain situations, such as inclement weather. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Lower rates of taxation spur investment, hiring and economic growth. The tax code should be structured in a simple and broadly applied manner with rates as low as possible for everyone. ACI opposes tax hikes and cronyism within the tax code that provides select individuals, businesses or industries with special benefits or carve outs at the expense of the rest of the population.
HB 2724 (House Version)House 20241x

Paving the Way for Additional Regulations and Spending on Affordable Housing Initiatives.

Neutral
This bill establishes the Oklahoma Affordable Housing Commission "to promote a condition in which suitable housing is available to as many persons as possible." The bill establishes the Oklahoma Affordable Housing Commission Revolving Fund to be used by the commission, in part, for an initial comprehensive Oklahoma Affordable Housing environmental scan and needs assessment, a comprehensive Oklahoma Affordable Housing annual report and action plan, and to make recommendations to the Legislature on abatement and exemption incentives to "support the development of more affordable housing." Instead of growing government and central planning, lawmakers should empower the free market to make housing truly "affordable" by reducing stringent zoning regulations which significantly drive-up housing costs. Oppose is the ACI’s position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
HB 2891House 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through $80 Million for Science and Math Facilities at the University of Oklahoma.

Neutral
This bill allows the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to use $80 million for "the University of Oklahoma to construct, refurbish, or expand teaching and research laboratories and facilities for chemistry, biosciences, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees." While it is a necessary role for government to provide quality K-12 education - ideally through school choice - college and university-level education should be funded through user fees (i.e. tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path. These enormous costs should not be imposed on individuals who elect to pursue activities other than higher education, such as those who start their own businesses or work in the trades. The state must instead pursue every available avenue to rein in its out-of-control spending, which, when coupled with the over $185 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
HB 2895House 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through $27.5 Million for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Headquarters.

Neutral
This bill allows the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to use $27.5 million for "the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to construct, refurbish, or expand the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation headquarters and related facilities." While ensuring public safety serves as an essential component of government, this bill represents out-of-control spending. The state must pursue every available avenue to rein in its out-of-control spending, which, when coupled with the over $185 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country. Oppose is the Limited Government Position.
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