Oklahoma State Senate Democrats

09/30/2026

Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, led an interim study in the Senate’s Health and Human Services Committee investigating Oklahoma’s foster care reimbursement rates. Learn more: bit.ly/4xR1NKz

09/29/2026

The next Fall Capitol Conversation is coming up on October 13 at 5:30 PM, and it is virtual! Sign up online at https://bit.ly/4i9GH6e.

American Sign Language interpreters will be provided upon request. If you need an ASL interpreter, please contact Senator Julia Kirt at [email protected] by October 6 at 4:30 PM.

Individuals who sign up to speak will be given two minutes to share public comment.

09/28/2026

Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City, will hold an interim study on engaging guardians in mental healthcare. This study will examine the importance of guardians in ensuring quality care for their loved one with serious mental illness, gaps in ex*****on of current guardianship laws in healthcare settings, and ways to improve quality across the continuum of care.

09/28/2026

Sen. Boren congratulates State Auditor and Inspector on receiving highest rating possible by national association. Read the full statement: bit.ly/4hqqN5f

09/25/2026

Foster care reimbursements have remained the same since 2018. Sen. Jo Anna Dossett's study looks at increasing those payments.

09/25/2026

Sen. Nikki Nice presented an interim study Thursday to the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on providing a benefit to help Oklahoma National Guard members cover the cost of a memorial marker. Learn more: bit.ly/4yc3jIf

09/25/2026

Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt's podcast "The Big Picture" takes a look at how the 14(c) Task Force she leads with Rep. Ellyn Hefner is examining how our state helps connect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with jobs, anticipated changes in federal policy, and how Oklahoma can make sure we're creating the best possible opportunities.

09/24/2026

Oklahoma currently has the nation’s third highest rate of veteran su***de. Sen. Jo Anna Dossett, D-Tulsa, led an interim study in the Senate’s Veterans and Military Affairs Committee exploring Oklahoma’s response. https://bit.ly/4z0l6lY

09/23/2026

Sen. Nikki Nice will hold an interim study to look at creating a fund to honor Oklahoma National Guard members who have served at least six years and died in Oklahoma with a stipend to aid in securing a headstone for burial.

09/18/2026