OKLAHOMA CITY – Freshman lawmaker Kevin Norwood, R-Owasso, has passed his first piece of legislation off the House floor, a measure that updates the governance structure of the Oklahoma 211 Collaborative.

House Bill 4095 passed the House floor with an 84-4 vote and would provide that the Oklahoma 211 Collaborative oversees call centers that connect Oklahomans with services such as food, housing, clothing, transportation and medical assistance. The measure also would reduce the collaborative’s governing board from 15 members to nine members and establish staggered initial terms to help maintain continuity.

"I am proud to champion this bill and see it pass the House," Norwood said. "I appreciate my colleagues for their support and for recognizing the importance of 211 services. It is my goal to keep connecting Oklahomans with critical resources by ensuring that 211 can continue to serve our community."

The measure now moves to the Senate for further consideration, where Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, is the Senate author.