OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tim Turner, R-Kinta, on Tuesday passed legislation in the House that would increase punishments for foreign terrorists or non-citizens who commit crimes in the state.

House Bill 3764 would double the time and fine for individuals convicted of committing a crime who were a member of a foreign terrorist organization, as designated by the U.S. Department of Justice, at the time of the crime.

Under House Bill 3765, any non-citizen convicted of a felony would face a five year term in prison and a fine of at least $1,000. Additionally, they could be required to forfeit any land they own.

"These measures put on notice anyone associated with a foreign terrorist organization or anyone illegally owning property in the state, that they will face enhanced fines, prison time and loss of their property," Turner said. "Any non-citizen in our state should either be here through legal method or be applying for citizenship through the proper process."

HB 3764, titled the "Foreign Terrorist Organization Felony Enhancement Act," would provide penalty enhancements for anyone convicted of a felony offense who are proven to be a member of or acting on behalf of or supporting a designated foreign terrorist organization. The sentence would be at least twice the maximum sentence that could be imposed for a first offense, while the fine is to be at least twice the maximum fine for the underlying felony offense.

HB3765 specifies that any non-citizen who unlawfully acquired title to or owns land through a business entity, trust or foreign government enterprise could be required to forfeit any land or property if convicted of a felony crime.

Both bills now advance to the state Senate. HB3764 is authored by Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain. HB3765 is authored by Sen. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee.