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Mar 18, 2024
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Speaker McCall, Rep. Moore Comment on Passing of Gen. Thomas P. Stafford

OKLAHOMA CITY – Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, and Rep. Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, today issued a statement commenting on the passing of General Thomas P. Stafford. "Today is a sad day for our state and nation as we mourn the loss of Gen. Thomas P. Stafford," McCall said. "His service to our country inspired generations who came after to dream big and reach for the stars. His commitment to public outreach through the Apollo Program allowed millions of Americans to experience the wonder of space, something that has continued at the Stafford Air & Space Museum that shares his name. My sincere condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. He was a truly great Oklahoman and will be missed." Gen. Thomas P. Stafford was an American Air Force officer, test pilot and NASA astronaut, and one of 24 astronauts who flew to the Moon. He also served as Chief of the Astronaut Office from 1969 to 1971. "General Stafford played an instrumental role in leading humanity to the stars," Moore said. "As a little boy growing up in western Oklahoma, he had no idea the immense impact he would eventually have on space exploration. His storied career opened unprecedented horizons of scientific exploration and brought a new understanding of our universe. His hometown of Weatherford and all of western Oklahoma have remained and always will be eternally proud to call him one of our own, and I pray that his loved ones find peace during this time." After graduating from the United States Naval Academy, Stafford was commissioned in the United States Air Force, flying the F-86 Sabre before becoming a test pilot. He was selected to become an astronaut in 1962, and flew aboard Gemini 6A in 1965 and Gemini 9A in 1966. In 1969, Stafford served as the commander of Apollo 10, the second crewed mission to orbit the Moon. On the mission he, along with Gene Cernan, became the first to fly an Apollo Lunar Module in lunar orbit, descending to an altitude of nine miles. Born in Weatherford, OK on Sept. 17, 1930, Stafford attended Weatherford High School and went on to play football at the University of Oklahoma and attend the United States Naval Academy. He was 93. -END- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Speaker Charles McCall Phone: (405) 557-7412 Contact: Rep. Anthony Moore Phone: (405) 557-7325



Mar 15, 2024
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Humphrey Comments on Dead Legislation

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, today commented on his legislation that did not advance from the House of Representatives by the March 14 third-reading deadline for bills from their chamber of origin. One of Humphrey's bills that did not get a vote, House Bill 3086, would have required all Oklahoma school and university board members to be United States citizens. "I received credible reports that China is working to place Chinese nationals on our major university boards," Humphrey said. "I authored a bill to require boards members to be U.S. citizens, but the bill was not heard. This makes it harder for us to stop foreign nationals form serving on our school boards." Another bill that failed to get a floor hearing, House Bill 3133, would have resulted in cartel and gang members trafficking in fentanyl being charged as terrorists. "Cartels are intentionally distributing fentanyl to kill Americans," Humphrey said. "I received reports that approximately 107,0000 Americans were killed last year due to fentanyl. I am truly mystified why anyone would oppose legislation that would declare cartel or gang members trafficking fentanyl terrorists." Humphrey said House Bill 3083, a measure that would have cut excise tax on the sale of motor vehicles, was not heard. "This bill would have reduced excise tax significantly, but it did not get a hearing," Humphrey said. He also filed a bill to allow elected officials to tour state prisons without prior notification or approval, a move he said is necessary with all the reports of rape, assaults, stabbings, and staff shortages. "This would have allowed those elected to serve the people the ability to determine the real condition of prisons," Humphrey said. "It is disappointing for public safety that this bill was not heard." Humphrey also filed House Bill 3024 to prevent homeless people from dominating the state's critical infrastructure. "I don't want to have people defecating on the sidewalks and streets," he said. "I don't think we need drug paraphernalia in our public places. I ran a bill to ensure that we maintain and protect our public facilities and infrastructure. However, this bill was not allowed a hearing on the House floor." Humphrey also introduced House Bill 3084 to stop students from coming to schools dressed as or acting as animals, commonly referred to as furries. "Schools across the state have some asking for animal accommodations," Humphrey said. "It is sad this issue was not addressed." He said his biggest disappointment, however, was a bill that would have created a data system that would connect all criminal justice agencies. "Presently we have many claiming that State Question 780 has been a success," he said. "However, we have zero data to verify these claims. I submit that due to McGirt we have had many cases removed from state court dockets. No one is able to establish how many cases have been removed from the state tribal court. State question 780 reduced numerous felony charges to misdemeanors. Despite the reduced felonies and the numerous case removed by McGirt, it is my understanding our prison population continues to significantly increase. This would certainly indicate that we have huge issues in our criminal justice system. That is why I am tremendously perplexed why such a critical piece of legislation was not considered."



Mar 15, 2024
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Rep. Kevin West's Medical Right-of-Conscience Bill Passes House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore, on Thursday passed a bill in the House that would ensure nurses, doctors, and other health care professionals and organizations in the state are not forced to participate in specific procedures or pay for services that violate their deeply held beliefs. House Bill 3214 would protect Oklahoma’s health care providers from civil or criminal liability or discriminatory actions. The measure does not, however, override the requirement to provide emergency medical treatment to all patients, and health care professionals would still be expected to provide a patient with any other services that do not conflict with the professional’s conscience. "There are instances when doctors or other medical professionals are pressured to perform procedures or provide services that violate their personal conscience and that may even be harmful to the patient," West said. "This measure would protect them from facing retaliatory actions because of their sincerely held beliefs." West said similar legislation is already in place in seven states and has been in place since 1977 in Illinois and 2004 in Mississippi. He said it builds upon laws already in place that protect against religious discrimination in the workplace. HB3214 also provides protections for the First Amendment rights of health care professionals, ensuring that they can’t lose their license when they speak out on matters of public importance. It further protects health care professionals who report unlawful or unethical conduct to the appropriate authorities.