State Policy
Oklahoma's regular legislative sessions are annually February through May. OKPCA maintains a regular presence at the Capitol during session to advocate for policies that fosters access to affordable, community-based health care for all Oklahomans.
The 2nd Regular Session of Oklahoma's 53rd Legislature will convene February 6, 2012. View a schedule of anticipated legislative deadlines here.
State Policy Hot Topics
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In December of 2011, Gov. Fallin signed emergency rules allowing insurance companies to offer child-only policies. However, many lawmakers are seeking alternatives to the provisions put in place by the rules...
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Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City, has filed legislation to make the Oklahoma Legislature subject to the Open Meetings and Open Records Acts...
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(OK House – 01/16/12) – State Rep. Danny Morgan (District 32) announced that he has decided not to seek another term in the Oklahoma House of Representatives...
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(OK Senate - 01/04/12) - State Senator Frank Simpson filed legislation to provide local communities more control over smoking standards. Currently, cities and towns cannot enact smoking ordinances that are more stringent than state law...
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(OK Senate 01/05/12) - State Sen. Tom Adelson said Wednesday’s denial of State Insurance Commissioner John Doak’s request for a waiver to a new federal health law is good news for Oklahoma consumers...
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